Most of the people who came to watch the ceremony were shocked by the big boss who came so close to the moment of the ceremony. He was even speechless on the spot. Just like the Qin family's father and son, they forgot to hide the shock on their faces for a long time.
If it was expected that people in the Xuanqing Guard system, including Pang Ban, would come to congratulate him, then the arrival of Zhuguo General Zuo Yuliang was really unexpected.
Since the end of the war between the imperial dynasty and the barbarians, Zuo Yuliang was transferred back from the border army by the emperor. After a heavy reward, he was awarded the title of General Zhuguo. This title used to belong to Yang Yansi, the first man in the army. Now Yang Yansi is dead. It fell on Zuo Yuliang.
Later, Zuo Yuliang also had a "nominal name" as Minister of the Ministry of War, but in fact he was isolated from the military system as unemployed.
This cannot be said to be the emperor's fear of Zuo Yuliang, it can only be said that the new emperor is cautious in his methods. After all, Yang Yansi had learned from the past, so the new emperor's approach was justified. Even this was within Zuo Yuliang's expectation.
After that, Zuo Yuliang honestly didn't show up in public. He even didn't show up at court meetings sometimes, and the emperor never asked. All the affairs of the Ministry of War fell on the head of Wen Mingju, the official minister of the Ministry of War. And Zuo Yuliang became a gradually disappearing figure in the temple.
Although both Zuo Yuliang and the emperor were deliberately downplaying his influence, Zuo Yuliang's magnificent achievements in this war against the barbarians are indelible, and his status is far beyond what his current position or real power can symbolize. Even though he was hiding his alienation from the temple, in everyone's mind, he would only be the number one person in the army.
So when Zuo Yuliang appeared at Shen Hao's wedding, the unexpected impact was huge. This shows that Shen Shaxing, whom everyone thinks is the "lone wolf", does not seem to have no connections except Xuanqingwei.
Even the first person in the army was present. How deep is the relationship between the man named Shen and the army?
The truth is actually not complicated. Maybe it's just that Zuo Yuliang is depressed and wants to go out for a walk; maybe Zuo Yuliang appreciates Shen Hao, a young man with great ideas; maybe he's attracted to Shen Hao's potential and wants to form a good relationship for the future?
Anyway, Shen Hao's current relationship with the military is not as deep as outsiders imagine. If you really count, Zhang Qian and Gan Lin, who are still guarding the south, can be regarded as his good friends, and they have a very close relationship with each other.
Everyone thought that Zuo Yuliang's arrival was just an accident, but who would have thought that this was just the beginning of the accident.
The emperor actually sent a steward from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reward him? !
When will someone from the fourth rank be directly cared for by the emperor to the point of getting married? ! You have to say that it is almost the same from the third level. This somewhat subverts the inherent rules in everyone's mind.
Thinking again about Shen Hao presiding over Ye Lansheng's major case and the purge of the family members a few days ago, could this really confirm that Shen Hao is not only being trained as Pang Ban's successor in Xuanqing Guard, but also in front of the emperor? Highly regarded?
Among the people who came, people from the Yu family naturally kept elevating the status of their new uncle and were happy in their hearts. Those who are close to Shen Hao, such as Tang Qingyuan, are also extremely excited. They can see the profound potential Master Shen has displayed in these scenes, and they will definitely get glory by following him.
But it was the last few people who arrived who were really shocked.
Fenghong Villa, Guishan Monastery, Wanjuanshu Mountain, and Mingshan Sect.
Many people here with these names have also heard of "Fenghong Villa". Fewer people know about the latter ones. After all, most of the official officials present must have heard of the "Fenghong Villa", the highest military force of Yu Guochao, but the following few may not be clear about it.
But those who knew it looked horrified.
Guishan Monastery is a first-class sect, and it is said that it has a close relationship with Shen Hao, so it is reasonable to come here. But what do the Wanjuan Shushan and Mingshan Sect behind them mean?
There were only two super sects in the Jingjiu Dynasty, and now they are all here? ! Or is he a big shot like an elder? !
When did the person named Shen get involved with the super sect? !
What's the saying? Those who understand naturally understand. What do you expect him to know if he doesn’t understand and has no idea about super sects?
Perhaps the emperor's reward was eye-catching, but the arrival of two super sects raised Shen Hao's status to another level. It is no longer limited to Xuan Qingwei's system.
Moreover, a place like Fenghong Villa, which rarely showed up in the country, also sent elders here, which also showed that the surnamed Shen was no longer just an evil star in the Xuanqing Guard.
"The auspicious time has arrived! Let the newlyweds enter the hall and bow!"
"Elders from both sides take their seats..."
Wearing a red robe and holding a red cloth in his hand, Shen Hao led the bride, who was covered with a hijab, and walked in under the attention of everyone in the lobby, all the way to the main room.
The tall "囍" literally means an incense table, and there are two tablets enshrined, which are Shen Hao's deceased parents as Shen Wentian said. Although Shen Hao was a little unhappy about this, he still endured it. After all, it was just a made-up character, so he just acted with Shen Wentian, an old liar.
Shen Wentian was sitting on the left side, representing Shen's elders, while Yu Qiao's father Yu Xin and his biological mother were sitting on the right side.
There are rules. Generally, when getting married, the husband's family is on the left and the natal family is on the right. But if you are marrying into a wife, the opposite is true: the husband's family is on the right and the mother's family is on the left.
After that, we started worshiping in accordance with the customs here. Etiquette actually means a lot. For example, worshiping parents and elders means that after getting married, one should not forget to show filial piety to the elderly and respect the elders first. Another example is worshiping each other, which means that after getting married, you should respect each other and treat each other with courtesy.
Finally, when the ceremony was completed, they were married according to customs, and then they signed the marriage certificate brought by the local Yamen officials, which was recognized by the laws of the old Jing Dynasty.
A husband and wife recognized by the law are a real husband and wife. The title is also determined under the law. For example, monogamy means that a man can only marry one legal wife. The legal wife enjoys absolute financial freedom and has the right to initiate "peace and divorce". And you can report your husband to the Yamen for reasons such as "the husband spoils his concubine and keeps his wife far away". Once the Yamen finds out, there will be corresponding punishments.
Therefore, the status of the head wife in the family is quite high. The more wealthy the family, the more so. On the contrary, ordinary people's homes are not so particular. Anyway, the couple lives a life without wives and concubines. If you have the money to take in concubines, why not build a new room for your family?
After the worship ceremony is completed, it is reported to the ancestors of the Shen family. This requires a new couple to work together under the leadership of the elders. Outside, guests can drink tea, listen to music, and wait for the wedding banquet that is about to start.
Then the bride will go into the bridal chamber first to wait, and the groom will come out to greet the guests. It is at this time that the wedding banquet reaches its peak atmosphere.
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