Early the next morning, Zhao Kuo, dressed in a scarlet royal robe and a twelve-pointed crown, boarded a six-carriage. Following Ben's loud shout, the huge team, surrounded by countless people, slowly drove towards the house where the Queen of Qi's daughter lived.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
"Congratulations to the king."
Whether they knew him or not, they all held their hands in congratulations. Zhao Kuo was completely submerged in the sea of voices and could only nod his head in response.
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Tian Shu was sitting in front of the dressing table. A beautiful face was reflected in the bronze mirror. She was draped in auspicious clothes and her silky hair was draped over her shoulders and down to her waist.
"Sister is so beautiful." Tian Yi praised.
She is a dowry concubine.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, when nobles married, the marrying party had to choose a girl from the clan as a dowry, and the dowry girl was a concubine. This method could protect the interests of the marrying party to the greatest extent.
The relationship between the concubine and the head wife is complementary to each other. If the head wife does not have children, the son of the concubine will be the son. If the head wife dies, the concubine Teng can become the head wife as a 'substitute' to maintain the relationship with the 'natal family'. Therefore, the concubine Teng often has a higher status than ordinary concubines.
"Really?" Tian Shu opened her red lips lightly and raised her hand to touch her face. As the sister of the King of Qi, she was already the most beautiful fairy flower in the Qi Kingdom. After being carefully dressed up, she looked even more elegant. How could she not be beautiful.
"Has sister seen King Zhao?" Tian Ti asked curiously.
Tian Shu recalled the majestic figure she saw a few months ago in her mind, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up slightly.
As a daughter of the royal family, Tian Shu knew that her marriage would not be decided by herself since she was a child. Ever since she was born, the number of suitors almost broke through the palace threshold every day.
The reason why she is still in the boudoir is not because the Queen Mother of Qi and the King of Qi feel sorry for her and want to keep her for a while, but because they have not yet waited for the person who can bring enough benefits to the country of Qi.
On the better side, you may marry an outstanding person of your age. It's almost possible that she might even be like Nanzi and marry a man who is decades older than herself.
This man may even like men.
"At least it's not something I hate. Maybe...maybe I like it a little bit." Tian Shu held a white feather fan in her hand, lightly covering her face, and thought shyly.
So, she is satisfied!
At this time, there was a loud noise outside, and then the old woman came in and said, "Please get on board, Princess."
Zhao Kuo watched Tian Shu, dressed in fine clothes, slowly walk out of the room, her skirts fluttering in the breeze, like a fairy falling into dust.
Zhao Kuo had to admit that Tian Shu at this time was the most beautiful woman she had ever seen.
Zhao Kuo picked up Tian Shu's catkins. Tian Shu's body stiffened and she did not dare to take it back. She followed Zhao Kuo closely until Zhao Kuo carried her to the carriage, then rushed to An Mansion and took it back from An Zong. An Ning.
Back at the palace, Zhao Kuo held Tian Shu in one hand and An Ning in the other, and walked into the hall calmly. Tian Ti looked at the backs of Tian Shu and An Ning from behind, her face full of envy. If possible, she also hoped that she could be married by a matchmaker.
The customs of Zhao State and Qi State were different. Tian Shu followed Zhao Kuo cautiously. She did not dare to speak for fear of making mistakes, and walked the entire journey with trepidation.
An Ning on the other side was also very nervous, but better than Tian Shu.
"Don't be nervous." Zhao Kuo said softly, and his voice seemed to have a magical power, which gradually calmed down the nervousness of the two of them.
"There are locust trees in the south, and the kudzu and weeds are exhausted. A gentleman is happy, and he is blessed to wear them. There are locust trees in the south, and the kudzu is depleted. Only a gentleman is happy, and he is blessed to wear them..." Zhao Bao stepped forward and read.
Zhao Kuo felt dizzy after hearing this, as if he was reciting sutras. When he was about to fall asleep, Zhao Bao finally finished reciting all the praising poems.
"The same prison." Zhao Bao said.
Immediately, servants brought up the eucalyptus and the bronze tripod containing food, and they wanted to eat together.
After eating a full meal, drink Hexin wine.
Na means to cut a gourd into two gourds, and each husband and wife hold one, pour wine and drink it, which means that when they are divided, they become two, and when they are combined, they become one, and the husband and wife are one.
The gourd used to make the gourd is bitter, while the wine is made from grain and tastes sweet and delicious. Pour the sweet wine into two bitter gourd gourds and let the two newlyweds drink it, which means that the couple will share the joys and sorrows from now on.
Mrs. Yan watched Zhao Kuo and his two daughters-in-law drink Hexin wine, her face burst into laughter, and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes unknowingly.
After eating and drinking, the two newlyweds were sent to their new house.
As for the groom, he also has to deal with guests, even as a king.
This is a rare moment when ministers can 'bully' the monarch, and everyone has been waiting for it.
Not to mention that there are three kings, King Chu, King Wei, and King Han. Others may worry about the difference between kings and ministers, but they will not.
Anyway, it is impossible for Zhao Kuo to settle a score with them over this trivial matter.
"Hahaha, King Zhao married three beauties all at once today. He is so envious. He must drink three glasses of wine in a row."
As soon as Tian Shu and the others disappeared, everyone's wine masters came over. King Chu stood at the front. No matter how others squeezed in, his tall and heavy body always firmly held his place. Even Lian Po was not using his inner energy. He couldn't move him at all.
As the first glass of wine was consumed, the rest of the wine was handed over to someone unknown. After a while, Zhao Kuo was drunk and staring.
Seeing this, Zhao Sheng quickly pulled Zhao Kuo over and arranged for Li Mu and Zhao Mu to help Zhao Kuo ward off the wine. In any case, the bride should not be left alone in an empty room on her wedding night.
"Thank you, uncle." Zhao Kuo whispered.
"You're not drunk." Zhao Sheng looked at Zhao Kuo in surprise.
"hey-hey."
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In the new house, in addition to Tian Shu, there was also Tian Xi, the dowry girl. She was even more nervous than Tian Shu, her face was red, her hands were clasped together, and her clothes were almost wet.
Tian Shu sat quietly by the bed, her body motionless, just waiting silently.
I don't know how long it had passed, maybe a quarter of an hour, or maybe an hour, but the sound of footsteps came from outside. Tian Shu was startled, and she quickly picked up a fan to block her face, staring nervously in the direction of the door. When he saw clearly that it was Zhao Kuo, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Tian Yi retreated with relief and quietly closed the door outside.
"You must be tired." Zhao Kuo took off the fan from Tian Shu's hand, looked at the bride, and said softly.
Tian Shu curled up nervously and nodded slightly.
"Then let's rest." Zhao Kuo held up her small chin, pointed it at himself, and kissed her deeply.
Both hands reached to her waist, deftly untied her skirt and stripped off her clothes one by one.
"Your Majesty, blow...blow out the candles..." Tian Shu said softly.
"I like to keep it bright."
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