In ancient times, there were strict regulations on ancestral temple sacrifices, and concubines like Wu Meiniang were actually not qualified.

The identity of the concubine cannot be sacrificed to the ancestral temple in the family, nor can it be included in the genealogy, nor can it be included in the family tree after death.

But as the modern soul, Yang Fan naturally does not pay so much attention to it.

Wu Meiniang, Xiao Shiyun, Xu Hui and other concubines were also brought to worship their ancestors.

This unusual behavior not only shocked the servant's chin, but also moved Wu Meiniang and the girls to make a mess.

After the ancestor worship, the family gathered in the main hall for the New Year’s Eve dinner. After the New Year’s Eve dinner, they must stay up to the New Year.

The custom of staying at the New Year rose in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and many literati of the Liang Dynasty had poems and essays that kept their eyes on their spirits.

"One night, two years, five hours a day..."

People light candles or oil lamps and watch all night, which symbolizes the elimination of all evil plagues and epidemics, and look forward to auspiciousness and good luck in the new year.

This custom was passed down to later generations.

In fact, there is also a legend about staying up to the New Year.

When staying up to the New Year, it was actually called "bearing the evil spirit" in ancient times.

It refers to the custom of not sleeping on the last night of the old year and staying up late to welcome the arrival of the new year.

Later, it was also called "Keep the New Year's Eve", commonly known as "Keep the New Year".

Exploring the origin of this custom, an interesting story circulated among the people:

In ancient times, there was a kind of ferocious monster that lived in deep mountains and dense forests. People called them "Sui".

It has a hideous appearance and is cruel by nature. It specializes in eating birds and animals, and it changes its taste every day. It starts from kowtow insects to eating them all the way to living people, making people feel terrified when talking about "Senior".

Later, people gradually mastered the activity rules of "六", which rushes to the crowds to taste fresh every 365 days.

Moreover, the time for the appearance is after dark. When the roosters crow and dawn, they return to the mountains and forests.

After calculating the date of the "shen" raging, the people regarded the last night of this terrible year as a pass, calling it "year-end".

And came up with a complete set of ways to celebrate the New Year:

Every night, every household prepares supper in advance, turns off the heat and cleans the stove, ties all the chicken pens and cow pens, seals the front and back doors of the house, and hides in the house for the "New Year's Eve dinner".

Because this dinner is of uncertainty, it is very rich. In addition to having the whole family gather together to show harmonious reunion, you must also offer sacrifices to your ancestors before eating, pray for the blessings of the ancestors' gods, and spend the night safely.

After dinner, no one dared to sleep. They sat together and chatted to make their courage, and gradually formed the habit of staying up and staying up with the New Year's Eve.

The ancients lacked entertainment, so staying up to the New Year was naturally boring.

However, it became interesting in front of Yang Fan.

While everyone was chatting, Yang Fan asked Yang Laifu to lead a dozen young and strong people, drive a few carriages, and transport dozens of square carriages.

Trucks of fireworks piled up into small hills.

In the third year of the Tang Dynasty, Yang Fan prepared to have an unprecedented fireworks performance.

The dusk is getting deeper, and the noisy Chang'an City is gradually quieting down.

Although the "curfew" that has been strictly enforced, it will be cancelled from the beginning of the New Year and the end of the Shangyuan period.

For the people of the Tang Dynasty, family reunion on New Year's Eve is an eternal tradition. Even the playboys who are usually the most happy, stay at home tonight.

Family affection is the most refined foundation of Chinese culture and a kind of consciousness that penetrates into the bone marrow.

Scattered sounds of firecrackers came from time to time in the quiet night sky, giving the entire capital a hint of New Year atmosphere.

At this time, the imperial city was also brightly lit, and big red lanterns were hung high.

The bright lights enveloped the entire imperial city in a layer of orange-red halo, adding a bit of joy to the solemn and solemnity.

In His Majesty Li Er's Nectar Hall, laughter and joy were heard at this moment.

Since His Majesty Li Er ascended the throne, it seems to be to hide his cold-blooded cruelty towards his biological brothers and sisters, and he pays more attention to the maintenance of family affection.

All the unmarried princesses and princes who have not yet won the imperial examination, as long as they stay in the capital, will come to Tai Chi Palace to have a New Year's Eve dinner and stay together.

Of course, there are also many concubines.

A group of Yingying and Yanyan came to Li Er's bedroom at the same time. The sisters who were usually intriguing each other sat together, and were laughing and laughing at this time.

No matter whether you fight to the death or even get tired of each other, at this time, you will let go of your prejudices and show a warm picture of deep sisterly love in front of the emperor.

Concubine Wei sat sideways in front of His Majesty Li Er's bed, gently stroked his hair on his temples with his fingers. In every move, there was a gentle charm of young women. No wonder he still had the favor of His Majesty Li Er.

Changsun Wugui sat quietly beside him holding Xiao Yizi, as if the concubines turned a blind eye to His Majesty Li Er's attentiveness.

However, even if you sit alone, a unique charm continues to emanate from your body, and the temperament of Mo Yi Tian is unobstructed.

Today she was wearing a simple and elegant big red palace dress, with a graceful figure and beautiful appearance. Such a beautiful woman always makes people feel inexplicably close.

Concubine Wei looked at His Majesty Li Er and kept amusing Princess Jinyang. She felt a little unhappy. She turned her eyes and said:

"Your Majesty, today's New Year's Eve, the other princesses and princesses sent blessings, but the Wannian County Duke had no news at all, it was really a bad guy."

"That guy offended our little princess yesterday, but you just punished him gently. Your Majesty is too magnanimous. I really feel worthless for Jinyang."

"That kid just said he liked the little princess of Jinyang yesterday, but when he turned around, he was romantic and happy with his three wives and four concubines. He forgot our little princess aside. It's really hateful!"

Her voice was soft, neither hurry nor slow, very nice.

Although the words said were to stand up for the Jinyang Gong, a discerning person could tell at a glance that he was trying to find out.

Changsun Wugui raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "This is wrong with Sister Wei. Why do you say that only Wannian County Duke did not send blessings to Your Majesty? I remember that your good son-in-law didn't even send blessings to you, right?"

Concubine Wei's daughter, Princess Linchuan, married Zhou Daowu, and was guarding the border at this time and did not return to the capital.

If you want to say that Zhou Daowu is also a good man with a strong heart, he seems to have some secret talk against Yang Fan...

Although Concubine Wei was also optimistic about Zhou Daowu, Zhou Daowu became a governor at a young age, and he was also very successful.

Unfortunately, compared with Yang Fan, the Grand Governor, is a little too bad.

After all, Yang Fan has the power to open a yamen and build a government office.

More importantly, the reason why Zhou Daowu became the governor was because he wanted to achieve something outside.

At this time, Changsun Wugui compared Yang Fan with Zhou Daowu, which immediately made Concubine Wei a little ugly.

However, Changsun Wugui is really strange today. This queen has never defended a junior like this. Now she looks at Yang Fan differently. Is it really just because Yang Fan is Changle's husband?

Although I couldn't figure out why Changsun Wugui helped, Concubine Wei's pretty face could not be stopped. She stared at Changsun Wugui with some shame and retorted: "The Taoist mission is far away from the frontier, so naturally we cannot send blessings to Your Majesty in a hurry, but Yang Fan is different. He is in Chang'an, but he deliberately turned a blind eye, which is obviously dissatisfied with Your Majesty's punishment."

"This Wannian County Duke is not only a bad temper, but also doesn't understand etiquette. He even says he misses our little princess. It's so hateful..."

Concubine Wei was sharp-tongued and put a hat on Yang Fan in a few words.

Yang, who was standing by, heard their conversation, said indignantly: "I really don't know what Your Majesty is thinking. Why did you marry Changle to such a good-looking man? Our Changle is extremely talented and beautiful, and her life is ruined!"

As the former Princess of the Cun, Yang naturally felt unhappy about Changsun Wugui, so of course he stood on the united front with Concubine Wei.

Concubine Yang was not willing to be outdone and immediately retorted: "Although the Duke of Wannian County is sometimes impulsive in doing things, he is both civil and military, and is a rare good man. How can Changle and his talented and beautiful women be said to be ruined? My sister talks too much!"

Seeing two completely different camps facing each other, there was a bit of a silence in the palace.

Then Yang Fan has a good personality, who is willing to provoke him?

Besides, neither Wei Guifei or Changsun Wugui could offend them?

When I heard someone say that Yang Fan, Princess Jinyang's mouth curled up and was about to refute.

But she was just about to speak, but Changsun Wugui stopped her.

Princess Jinyang turned her head and looked over, and saw her mother Xiu shook her head slightly. Princess Jinyang had to put away her killing weapon.

At this moment, Li Junxian walked in quickly, came to His Majesty Li Er's bed, bent down and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the guards of Chengtian Gate just sent Yang Fan a sentence, saying that it was the blessing of the Duke of Wannian County to Your Majesty and Princess Jinyang. I hope that the achievements of Your Majesty will be as bright as stars. I hope that Your Majesty's Highness Jinyang will always be happy and happy..."

As he said that, Li Junxian bowed his head and bent over, and retreated respectfully.

Concubine Wei sneered and said sarcastically: "Your Majesty, this Wannian County Majesty is indeed a stick. The New Year's Day only sent a blessing, which was not at all."

No one paid attention to her this time.

His Majesty Li Er looked up at Concubine Wei, pursed his lips, and did not speak, but turned his head to look at Xiao Yizi.

At this time, the corners of Xiao Yizi's lips curled up and shouted, "Father, my brother-in-law has indeed not made any mistakes. He said that when the blessings are sent, he will hang the poems I gave to Yizi yesterday in the sky!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused laughter.

Everyone thinks that Yang Fan is so swearing that he can do everything he can to deceive the children.

Do you really think you are a god if you hang your poems in the sky?

His Majesty Li Er was a little stunned.

Although Yang Fan is very powerful, who believes that he can do such a thing?

Before Li Er could question it, Concubine Wei chuckled: "My little princess, then Yang Fan was lying to you, how could poetry be hung in the sky?"

Little Siezi retorted angrily: "Brother-in-law won't lie to me. You don't believe me. My aunt is a bad guy."

Everyone's eyes looked at Xiao Yizi, and they were a little amused and crying.

I know that Yang Fan is good to you, but I can’t believe such a baseless thing, right?
To be continued...