Chapter 90 Getting married
Princess Anqing is Zhu Yuanzhang's daughter, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not treat his daughter badly. But Zhu Yuanzhang himself practiced frugality. Even if he is not frugal, many of the things He Xi provides are beyond the imagination of people of this era.
Princess Anqing herself was clearly the most favored princess in the empire, but in front of He Xi at this moment, she seemed to be a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.
Princess Anqing is obviously much richer than He Xi. He Xi's salary does not exceed one hundred taels. But Princess Anqing felt that He Xi was the rich one.
Princess Anqing previously felt that she had the initiative in this marriage. But what her parents meant, and He Xi's ability to deal with anything, made Princess Anqing feel that she was completely suppressed by He Xi.
The worry in her heart suddenly rose.
Princess Anqing said: "He Xi, I have always been worried. I worry that you will be just like when you came, and you will suddenly return to your era."
He Xi smiled and said: "Yuan'er, how can this be so easy? I don't know how I got here. I don't know how to go back. And -" He Xi leaned forward slightly, his eyes facing each other. Looking into Princess Anqing's eyes, the distance between the two sides was only ten centimeters. He Xi said: "Even if you let me go back, I won't go back."
Yes. He Xi didn't want to go back.
A large part of it is because of Princess Anqing.
How could He Xi marry such a virtuous, lovely and beautiful wife after he returned? It's simply impossible. He knew very well that he had no money and such a woman was not something he could get his hands on. Even if he has money, it is difficult to find a beautiful woman who is true to him.
Given the marriage rate in future generations, it is not impossible for He Xi to remain single all his life.
He Xi even thought that if his parents knew about his current situation, they might let him stay. Although they will not be able to contact each other in the future, how much contact will those who immigrated to the United States have with their families?
Of course, he was just comforting himself. It hurts him to never see his parents again, but one must always look forward.
On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang ignited his desire.
Yes. Here, it’s not just the Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. He was also able to accomplish great achievements that he would never even think about in later generations. But after returning home, he may not be able to gain financial freedom after struggling all his life.
Although, many things in this era are not as good as those in later generations.
But power, beauty, money. Career, achievement. These are no more addictive than some simple enjoyments.
The only thing that worries He Xi is the medical conditions in this era. However, although the medical conditions in this era were not high, as the top dignitary of the Ming Dynasty, he enjoyed the highest medical resources in this era. He is also prepared to put some effort into this.
Moreover, with the development of medical care in future generations, will everyone be able to enjoy it?
Do you have money?
Taken together. Even if he could go back, He Xi was not ready to go back.
I asked Daming if it was not good, but he said: This place of peace of mind is my hometown.
He Xi is willing to rest in the gentle waves of Princess Anqing.
In the increasingly ambiguous atmosphere, Princess Anqing slowly closed her eyes. However, there was no kiss from He Xi, but He Xi scratched Qiong's nose hard and said, "Why are you anxious? We are getting married soon. If you don't rush, you won't be able to run away by then."
He Xi also thought about Princess Anqing.
After all, He Xi and Princess Anqing had been in frequent contact during this period, and there had been a lot of gossip. For He Xi, this was nothing. But it doesn’t sound good if it falls on Princess Anqing.
Only then did He Xi keep her distance from Princess Anqing.
However, as He Xi said, it will be soon.
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The wedding of the Ming Dynasty nobles did not take place in one day.
After this day, He Xi started to get busy. Not just running a mansion. There is also a series of etiquette. In fact, if these etiquettes are carried out within half a year, it will not be too tiring. But Zhu Yuanzhang was quite anxious about this matter, and judging from this era, Princess Anqing was indeed old.
They are all seventeen or eighteen years old.
In addition, there is no one in the He family at all. There is no such thing as the He family. Therefore, some things that need to be done by brothers or parents must be done by He Xi himself. Fortunately, He Xi now has a few helpers. The eunuch Xu Baoer has been confirmed to marry with the princess. Luan Yi guards hundreds of households, and Wang Qianli is also sent to the princess mansion to take charge of the guards. Then there is He Xi’s disciple, Ge Tiangong.
Although what He Xi taught Ge Tiangong in the past six months was very little, almost nothing.
But because of He Xi's relationship, Ge Tiangong changed from a craftsman to a ninth-grade official today. Even after the wedding, he will probably be promoted because of his merit in repairing the princess mansion.
For such a big event as the teacher's marriage, Ge Tiangong organized both public and private matters.
He was busy for twenty or thirty days, even when others were celebrating the New Year, He Xi was not idle. It even made He Xi feel that he had done several important things in Ming Dynasty, and none of them was as tiring as getting married.
Fortunately, we finally made it to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
The mansion at this moment has a signboard, it is He Mansion.
Originally, the Princess Anqing Mansion should be listed here. After all, most consorts are princesses, and they feel more or less like a son-in-law. Princess Anqing cherished He Xi, and of course Zhu Yuanzhang treated He Xi differently than ordinary consorts.
Otherwise, Zhu Yuanzhang would not be able to pass that test.
In He's house, Xu Da and his sons helped He Xi organize the affairs with a smile. This is what Zhu Yuanzhang meant, because there are no elders in the He family, and He Xi is busy getting married, which is not possible here in the He Mansion. There are only a few servants in charge.
So Xu Da was asked to act as the male elder.
This is also Zhu Yuanzhang's care for He Xi. Letting Xu Dalai act as the male elder is equivalent to giving He Xi a backer. From then on, He Xi also got in touch with Xu Da.
He Xi bowed to Xu Da and said, "Wei Guogong."
Xu Da smiled and said: "Today, you have to call me Uncle Xu."
Xu Da didn't know why Zhu Yuanzhang valued He Xi so much, but he also saw that He Xi had some extraordinary qualities. Apart from anything else, He Xi's accomplishments in making weapons were enough for the Xu family to associate with him.
Moreover, Xu Da is rich and noble, and does not ask for anything, making him more and more approachable. A lot of credit and stuff. Pass it on to others. I don’t mind supporting some juniors either.
Now that Zhu Yuanzhang has spoken. He will naturally take good care of He Xi.
He Xi immediately changed his mind and said, "Uncle Xu. I'll leave you here today."
Xu Da laughed and said, "Don't worry. Go and marry my niece. Don't let An Qing wait."
He Xi was wearing a bright red wedding robe. He took two steps back, bowed again, and hurried away.
It's not too far from He Mansion to Da Nei. All the Beijing camps on both sides are standing to keep out the spectators. After all, it is the Lantern Festival. The city of Nanjing was bustling with activity, and Zhu Yuanzhang was deeply benevolent to the city. Most of the people in Nanjing also loved the Ming Dynasty.
When the emperor marries his daughter, whether it is to send blessings or to watch the fun. In short, it was crowded and lively. Without these military guards, no one would be able to leave.
He Xi could only let people scatter wedding candies and coins over and over again.
Countless children followed the wedding procession and laughed happily. Chase and run back and forth.
All the way to the small east gate of the palace. But was stopped. The prince left King Qi here to greet the people welcoming the bride. And he himself took He Xi to the Ancestral Temple.
On the way, the prince said: "He Xi, from now on, we are really a family. From now on, you must treat my sister well. Otherwise."
"Please rest assured, Your Highness the Crown Prince. If something really happens, I will take off my own head without the Crown Prince taking action," He Xi said.
The prince said: "Don't be so scary. If I really take your head off, Anqing will take mine. I just hope that you can tolerate each other and live in harmony for a lifetime. As a brother, I will feel relieved."
While talking, the Ancestral Temple arrived.
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In the Ancestral Temple, there were only three people, Zhu Yuanzhang, Queen Ma and Princess Anqing.
This may be the only opportunity in Princess Anqing's life to enter the Ancestral Temple.
Because after leaving here, Princess Anqing is no longer the daughter of the Zhu family, but the wife of the He family. Of course I can’t come here again.
Zhu Yuanzhang first paid homage to the tablet in the Ancestral Temple, and then said: "Come, my son, burn incense to our ancestors."
Princess Anqing was dressed in a bright red wedding robe. She respectfully stepped forward to offer incense and worship devoutly.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Your mother has told me a lot. You also know these things. However, don't have any ideas. Even when I was in poverty, I, Zhu Yuanzhang, was not a person who sold his daughter for glory, let alone Now it’s time for you to marry He Xi. What’s more important is that He Xi is good and the two of you are suitable.”
"From now on, just live a good life with He Xi. Don't worry about other things."
Princess Anqing said with tears in her eyes: "I know my father."
Queen Ma said: "I put that computer and power bank in your dowry. As elders, we will not covet the things of the younger generation. You will study hard with He Xi from now on. Why Xi will have children and open branches." Sanye. Pass down the knowledge that He Xi brought to us properly. This is the top priority of the He family, and it is also what your father and I want to see the most."
Princess Anqing said: "My daughter knows."
Princess Anqing's emotions were complicated and difficult to explain for a while. I just don’t want to cry. I don’t know if I am saying goodbye to my past. But worry about the future. Maybe both.
But many things still have to come.
Queen Ma wiped Princess Anqing's tears and said, "Good boy, don't miss the opportunity. Go out quickly. He Xi is waiting outside."
Princess Anqing nodded. Under the watch of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, they slowly opened the heavy door of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. The sunshine outside was hitting Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been tough all his life, felt a little weak at this time.
