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One month before the wedding, the emperor and the empress are not allowed to meet each other. During this month, the emperor will send an envoy to the bride's home to discuss many things. After everything is confirmed, that is, three days before the wedding, it will be officially announced to the world, and an imperial decree will be read out, "The daughter of a certain official and a certain family is to be taken as the empress. The emperor orders the officials to hold the ceremonial flag and perform the ceremonies of accepting the bride price, etc."
After that, there are a lot of various ritual processes.
So, generally speaking, the emperor's wedding actually begins from the moment he sends his envoy to the bride's house.
but
Because Su Changan has been recuperating in the palace, his return home this time actually represents the official start of the wedding between the Emperor and the Empress.
However, the envoy from Linxuan would not return to the Su Mansion with Su Changan, but would go to the Su Mansion the next day.
Moreover, the matter between Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang had actually already begun to be negotiated, so Linxuan's order was actually just a procedure.
Therefore, the scene of big red lanterns hanging high on the streets came into being.
But this was not an order from the imperial court, but a spontaneous action of the common people.
First of all, the emperor’s marriage is a happy event, and the common people are happy.
Besides, the New Year is almost coming, so how can we not celebrate? Moreover, in the second half of this year, since the Queen Mother appeared, all good things have happened in Daxia.
Finally, and most importantly, many ordinary people have received the favor of Her Majesty the Queen and His Majesty in recent days, whether they have been seeing a doctor, getting cotton-padded clothes and quilts, and in the fight against organized crime and many other matters.
Now that the two are getting married, many common people are genuinely happy and wish the whole Luoan city would be bustling with activity. It's just that the imperial court has been very strict on gunpowder control in the past few months, otherwise they would have to set off firecrackers and fireworks all the time to make the place lively.
Just today!
In addition to the bright red lanterns that filled the city, there was also a scene that had never happened before: the imperial road in front of Chengtian Gate, the main gate of the imperial city, and the road from Chengtian Gate to Su Mansion.
The scene was unprecedented and made countless people sigh, but everyone was also having fun, as if it was supposed to be this way.
……
Inside Lingqi Pavilion, the hustle and bustle began early in the morning.
Although the things that Su Changan needed to bring back to the Su Mansion were prepared yesterday.
But early in the morning, when taking inventory, Xun Xia felt that something was missing, and it took another while to clean up.
Although Xunxia knew that the Empress' mother must have made all the preparations in the Su Mansion, and that the Empress would only stay away for a month and then come back.
But, the Queen's bedroom cannot be taken lightly!
Therefore, Xunxia, who was already very responsible, naturally took care of everything, no matter how big or small. In particular, Xunxia knew that the things written by the Empress on a daily basis were the most precious, so Xunxia packed these things personally and kept them close to him.
As for Qiu Shui, Xiang Luo and Ling Hua, they have changed their usual playful and playful nature and have become more meticulous about this matter. Qiu Shui even took out a list and counted some of the things that Su Chang'an would do when he had nothing to do. As long as it involved these things, they would make thorough preparations to avoid delays and make the Empress feel helpless.
Nowadays
It's not just Xunxia and the others.
Even Maomao dressed herself up nicely under the supervision of Shang Gong Sun early in the morning. Even the small shoulder bag that she always carried with her when she went out was carefully remade by someone from the Clothing Bureau, whom Shang Gong Sun had asked.
However, the cats were quite happy about these things. The only thing that made her unhappy was that she couldn't take her poisons, soup and other things with her. They had to be delivered to the Su Mansion later, which made the cats depressed.
Finally, Su Changan had no choice but to say that he could find a box to put them in, as he didn't need so many things. So, Xun Xia and the others made room for a box to put the cats and other things in.
And the cat also smiled happily.
In addition, Zhou Qianhong and other Chixia soldiers who were the first to follow Su Changan for personal protection also dressed up carefully. After all, they have now been clearly identified as the personal guards of the Queen. If they continue to just look passable as usual, that will not work.
Even Yan Ruyu had changed into the armor of the deputy commander of the Chixia Army, which she rarely wore, and was waiting beside the team's carriage early.
The person who is most relaxed is Su Changan himself, who has been helpless for a long time.
Su Changan was wearing a huge black woolen fur coat. He looked at the busy people and sighed in his heart.
Looking at the long line at the gate of the yard, Su Changan felt even more helpless.
In fact, according to his original intention, there was no need for such a big fuss. He was just going home, so he just took some things with him and went back.
However, his idea was immediately opposed by the Minister of Rites Cao Shen, the Minister of Honglu Temple Li Chunfang, and the Minister of Taichang Temple Cui Yu.
The three of them expressed their opinions, and Cao Shen said with a serious face, "How can the queen return to the palace so casually? Besides, all the people in the city are celebrating the queen's wedding. The people know that this return to the palace means that the wedding is in order. If the queen is allowed to return to the palace casually, the wedding between the emperor and you will be a joke!"
Su Changan was speechless, but still agreed.
But looking at the long team in front of him, not to mention the hundreds of Chixia soldiers, there were countless people from the Taichang Temple, Honglu Temple, and the Ministry of Rites.
Moreover, when he first went to the Su Mansion a few months ago, Su Changan felt that the team was luxurious enough.
But compared with what we have now, it’s nothing!
But just thinking about how so many people were trying to get him home, Su Changan curled his lips, sighed, and thought, why are so many people pursuing status?
This row of people is so grand that even if some vain people come, it won’t be full.
But Su Changan didn't really want this kind of display because it was too much trouble.
"Your Majesty, the auspicious time is approaching." Sun Shanggong came to Su Changan and spoke respectfully.
After hearing this, Su Changan nodded and walked towards the carriage.
As Su Changan got on the carriage, ceremonial music began to play.
After Su Changan sat on the carriage, the team officially headed towards the Su Mansion.
And just before the Zhonghe Hall
Xia Fengxiang learned that the team had started their journey. Originally, Xia Fengxiang was thinking of not watching it, as it was just a trip anyway!
So she got up early in the morning and went to court, just like any other day.
But after thinking about it, he felt very uncomfortable, and felt that this time was different from the usual times Su Changan went out of the palace.
After all, if you go out on weekdays, you will definitely come back.
But this time, I will be away for a month!
Even though Xia Fengxiang knew that Su Changan would climb over the imperial city wall and come in, he could sneak out and see, but it would be different after all!
so.
At that moment, Xia Fengxiang stood at the gate of Zhonghe Hall, looking at the long procession leaving the palace, and felt uncomfortable.
but
As Xia Fengxiang looked around, she saw Yan Ruyu getting off the horse and running towards her.
After approaching, Yan Ruyu presented the letter with both hands and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Queen asked me to give this letter to you."
Xia Fengxiang took the letter and opened it.
The handwriting is still extremely ugly, and now looking at it again, Xia Fengxiang is not surprised why the person's handwriting is so ugly. Instead, he thinks that the handwriting is quite cute.
And its content is.
'You see me or you don't. I am there. I am neither sad nor happy.
You miss me or not, the love is there. It doesn't come or go.
You love me, or you don't love me. Love is there. It doesn't increase or decrease.
You follow me, or you don't. My hand is in yours. I will never give up.
Come into my arms, or.
Let me live in your heart.
Silently, in love.
Silence, joy.'
Seeing this, Xia Fengxiang was stunned for a moment, then he pursed his lips and smiled, cursing Su Changan in his heart, "What an enemy! He would only write this kind of thing to cheer himself up!"
Then continue reading below.
'Why did you run so fast this morning? You were so energetic last night, but I didn't tell you much. First of all, you know that you should eat when you are hungry and sleep when you eat, so I won't tell you anything about eating and drinking well. It's mainly about our affair. I may not have told Aunt Yan to help clean the wall last night. Otherwise, what if I fall over the wall when it snows? I am the empress's daughter-in-law after all, so remember to ask Eunuch Feng to have someone clean the wall.'
Seeing this, Xia Fengxiang laughed out loud, then coughed and continued reading.
'It snowed these days, so I made a snowman. My wife said it was cute, and I thought about it and said I was cute too. But she scolded me. I felt wronged because I wanted to say I was cute and I loved you so much, so I made a note of it.'
Xia Fengxiang rolled his eyes: "That's all I can do."
But after saying this, Xia Fengxiang looked at the palace gate that was gradually walking out of Chengtian Gate with his eyes full of happiness and sweetness. After thinking for a while, he looked at Yan Ruyu and said, "Go and tell him to remember it for the rest of his life!"
Yan Ruyu was stunned for a moment, but still nodded respectfully.
But just when Yan Ruyu was about to go back, Xia Fengxiang suddenly thought of something and immediately said, "Tell everyone to walk slower. It's snowing and the ground is slippery."
Yan Ruyu clasped her fists and nodded again.
And at this time.
Su Changan, who was sitting in the carriage, naturally caught a glimpse of Xia Fengxiang in the Zhonghe Hall from afar, but he just smiled and said nothing more.
But looking at the snow that had not been swept away in the palace, he was stunned for a moment, and immediately looked at Xuanxia, who was not allowed to sit in the carriage today due to etiquette: "Xunxia, tell everyone to walk slowly. It's snowing and the road is slippery. Don't fall."
Xuanxia, several maids and the cat followed the carriage.
In fact, it was originally supposed to be a sedan chair, but Su Changan felt it was inappropriate, so he changed it to a large carriage pulled by six horses.
but.
Immediately, Xuanxia came back and said, "My lady, the snow outside has been swept away. Look outside."
Chapter 240 How to govern the world? Just win the hearts of the people!
Su Changan was a little surprised when he heard that the place was swept clean.
After all, he knew that there were people sweeping snow in the palace, and there were also people sweeping snow on the streets? Aren’t the merchants just sweeping the snow in front of their doors?
Thinking of this, Su Changan reached out and lifted the thick curtain in front of the carriage which was specially replaced for warmth.
But
Just as Su Changan lifted the curtain, his expression suddenly changed.
Because the street in front of me was very clean, the uneven road paved with bluestone slabs was exceptionally clean. Not to mention the snow, even the dust or other dirt that we usually see on a daily basis was not visible at all.
but.