About half an hour later, a vehicle from the Ye family in Taoyuan Village drove into the place where the Ye family ancestral hall was located.

The Ye Clan Ancestral Hall is located west of Guanyin Temple in the neighboring town, and is a courtyard structure. The gate of the ancestral hall writes a couplet: "The clouds were originally created by people, and their flesh and blood are all derived from the sky. The ten Kuizi are for literature and martial arts, and the three Jinshi are for children and grandchildren."

Since there was a long queue of convoys parked on the road in front of the Ye Family Ancestral Hall, several people were responsible for arranging the parking of vehicles on the scene, and the vehicles from the Taoyuan lineage were arranged in order to be arranged behind the convoy.

When Ye Rongyao and his friends came out of the car, a man in charge of arranging the parking lot of the car posted a 139 number on Xiao Sier's car window, and gave Xiao Sier a small triangle red flag with a large yellow word "ye" on it.

"Brother Honor, what is this for?"

Ma Lin asked curiously. There is no such way to worship ancestors in the capital. Ma Lin is a little confused about what the old man is doing to Xiao Sier's flag.

"This flag is to be stuck on the car window, so that it can show people on the roadside that this is our Ye family visiting the tomb and worshiping ancestors, and it can also prevent the convoy from falling apart." Ye Rongrong said.

In fact, Ye Rongyao didn't say anything, that is, showing off. So many cars were hung with the flag of the Ye family and drove over swaggeringly, allowing people along the way to look up to the Ye family and know that the Ye family is full of people.

"oh."

Ma Lin nodded and replied. He understood.

"Brother Honor, let's go in."

Xiao Sier inserted the small flag on the car window and turned around and said to Ye Rongyao.

"Let's go."

Ye Rongyao took the lead in leading everyone to the Ye Clan Ancestral Hall in front. Now there are many people outside the Ye Clan Ancestral Hall, basically everyone from the Ye Clan Ancestral Hall. The ancestral hall is usually very quiet, and the most lively thing of the year is today.

When you enter, there is a large brick paved hall with towering pine and cypress trees. On both sides are wing rooms and the north is a three-bay lobby. Behind the ancestral hall is a small garden. There are apricot trees, fruit trees, walnut numbers, elm trees, holly, peonies, roses and hibiscus and other flowers and trees.

The lobby is the tallest building. On the north wall of the hall, there is a portrait of the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, wearing official uniforms. As long as you become an official, Ye Rongyao doesn't know. The next row of altars against the wall of the portrait are filled with ancestral tablets, which start to be discharged in turn from the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty.

In front of the altar are three bronze tripods that respect incense, and in front are seven rows of square cotton yarn mats, with a total of two rows in front and back.

The walls on the west side are ancestral teachings, nothing more than such things, such as not gambling, smoking, not being allowed to drink, not forgetting one's ancestors, value talents, find opportunities, do moderate things, be kind to others, be easy-going, do good deeds to others, believe in righteousness and profit.

On the east wall is a poem by our ancestors: a pool of water washes away the dust of generations; a monument on the half mountain protects and protects the younger generations. The clouds turn back, the sun sets and the sun sets in a slanting cloud. The square is tranquil and beautiful. Fame and fortune are diligent, and the ordinary life is not affected. Abide by the routine and make the meticulous and meticulous.

The expenses of the Ye clan ancestral hall are all supported by various branches of the Ye clan, and of course, there are also donations from people with strong financial resources in the Ye clan.

Ye Rongyao and four of them found a seat in the corner of the ancestral hall to sit down and wait for the sacrifice to begin.

At almost nine o'clock in the morning, there were already many people in the entire ancestral hall. Ye Rongyao estimated that at least there were no less than 800 people.

The Ye clan ancestral hall connects the seven branches of the Ye clan, mainly the seven sons below the first clan. The descendants below each son are a branch. Now there are too many people and are very scattered, and several small branches have appeared.

In the old era, there was also the division between the main meridian and the branch meridian. When we entered the new society, the population of the main meridian was not strong and was gradually covered by the branches. Now there is no distinction between the main meridian and the branch meridian.

At about nine o'clock, as the ringtone of the ancestral temple rang, the people who were already a little noisy and walking around all calmed down and waited quietly for the start of the sacrifice.

The main sacrificial priest of today's sacrifice is Ye Deyuan, the current head of the Ye Clan Ancestral Hall. He is the head of the entire Ye Clan Ancestral Hall and is highly respected. Ye Rongyao heard that he moved to the ancestral hall when he was fifty and had been in charge of the ancestral hall for twenty years. He is now in his seventies and is still very strong.

Before the sacrifice begins, the ancestral temple sent people to hang water from the well in the front yard, and then into the iron basin. Each tribe must wash his face and hands. After washing, the sacrifice begins.

First, the man in charge of each branch came forward and raised his hands forward to place the offerings on the table. The offerings were mainly fruits, food and drinks, paper money, meat, tobacco, wine and tea, etc.

The men in charge of each branch lit three incense sticks, knelt on the cotton mat in front of the ancestral tablet table, raised their heads and raised their incense high with their hands, Ye Deyuan spoke about the sacrifice to his ancestors:

"Our ancestors of Ye family, your descendants, gather together today, and all those who should come and those who can come are here."

"Everyone is here to honor you, come to visit you, send you money, bring you food and drink, and show you the filial piety of your descendants. We always care about your kindness and merits for raising us, and for cultivating us."

"Although future generations are not good, and have not done great things that will give you good face, we have not done anything shameful for you. Although we have not become pillars of the country, returned home in glory, and have not been like you who have been a Jinshi, a civil and military scholar, and have served as royal relatives, honorary guests, prefects, and county magistrates, and have done many great achievements and benevolent to the villagers, but we are also doing our best and are constantly working hard to create."

"Although future generations do not have as much energy and opportunities as you, we are also working hard, remembering your teachings every day, working hard, thrifty, strict self-discipline, treating others with ease, and strictly educating and demanding our descendants so that they will not forget the family precepts and wishes of our ancestors, and pass on the spirit and virtues of our Ye family from generation to generation and carry forward the spirit and virtues of our Ye family."

"Ancestors, you will be cared for by your underworld, and your descendants will live a down-to-earth life, have a prosperous population, be healthy and long-lasting life. You will not deceive people from other places who are poor and sick from other places, live in harmony with your hometown, and are not afraid of persecution by powerful and powerful bullies."

"But, the life of our descendants is not very good now, and we are far from great. Don't be angry, I hope that our ancestors will bless us in the underworld, pray for a good future for us in front of the gods of God, and hope that we will live a prosperous and happy life in the future."

"I've given you less money today, so don't be disgusted by simple food. If you live your life in the coming year, we will respect you more and better. Don't worry."

"Next, let your descendants tell you what they say in their hearts. Don't worry about it, no matter if you want to beat or scold, but you must not let your blessings. They will live their lives ahead of others, and that is what you have the face."

"We have the determination and ability to live a good life in the future. We believe that in the near future, we will confirm the hexagrams that our ancestors have obtained. The master checked the ancestral tombs. Your descendants will definitely use your east wind to make greater merits, live a better life, and add luster to your face."

"All things are all thanks to our ancestors!"
Chapter completed!