The Confucian Rites summarize the internal logical evidence in the social norm system before 771.BC.The externalization of propriety in legal rules and social relations is manifested in etiquette,while the internalization is manifested in the form of righteousness.Ritual system is the most basic requirement and direct manifestation of self-discipline,respect for others,and prudence in behavior;Righteousness are the ideals and beliefs of individual life,as well as the basic program of na-tional governance.They are spiritual principles embedded in various systems,and both play a role together from the outside to the inside.Confucian Rites is the source and cornerstone of the ancient Chinese social legal system.The rite inherits the natural law and becomes the source of legitimacy of the secular law.Confucian Rites provides a basic paradigm for the creation of social order,and becomes the bond for maintaining social order.Confucian Rites provides basic paradigms and implicit guidance for the creation and maintenance of social order.They can not only keep up with the times,but also adhere to long-term values in the changing times.As the foundation of individual standing,Confucian Rites cultivates humanistic sentiments and serves as the political foundation for educating the people.Confucian Rites play a fundamental role in the three aspects of the natural law,order,and education,constructing the system of etiquette and law in ancient society,becoming the source and guiding principle of law,thereby transforming the laws of the natural law into specific rules in the world,and promoting the exquisite combination of the natural law and governance.