The next day, Mu Yi'an and the others got up early.

Jiang's father and mother, his third and great-grandfathers, Jiang's eldest brother's family, Jiang Shuwen's family, his uncles... many people came to Jiang's village.

The reason Jiang's father arranged for Jiang Qi to marry into Shuyun's family was twofold: firstly, they were registered under the same household registration; secondly, Jiang Qi's dowry was too large, and he was worried about unforeseen circumstances on the journey, and even more so, he feared that the villagers would gossip if they saw so much dowry.

The house was bustling with activity, and the children were running around inside and outside.

Jiang Qi sat upright on the wedding quilt in the room, and Sister-in-law Song finally had a chance to use her skills to dress up the newlyweds.

Jiang Qi's dowry was delivered yesterday, and Mu Yi'an went over to make the bed.

The Jiang family was shocked to see the dowry being carried out one load after another.

Jiang Qi's betrothal gifts were thirty-eight tables, but more than thirty-eight tables were given away. Without asking further, it was clear that the extra tables were prepared by Mu Yi'an for Jiang Qi.

Jiang's sister-in-law thought that her second brother's wife was really rich. She wondered if Mu Yi'an, as the second aunt, would give her daughter a dowry when she got married.

Jiang Lan's teeth almost ached from the sourness; she felt like a million ants were biting her.

The dowry was carried by professionals specially hired by Mu Yi'an; similar wedding planning companies existed in this era.

Mu Yi'an didn't care whether others were jealous or what they thought.

"Mother, Mother, Uncle is here, the bridal sedan chair is here..."

Shao Yun jogged over and then jogged out again, disappearing like a gust of wind. He had come to deliver a message, and he also wanted to go out and watch the firecrackers.

"Quickly, put the veil on. Put on your shoes, hurry, hurry, get moving..."

Inside, things got busy, while outside, people blocked the door and watched the commotion, all laughing.

Doctor Chu handed out red envelopes along the way and recited poetry before walking up to Jiang Qi.

Jiang Shuyun did know some ways to prank the groom from her previous life, but they were a bit too advanced.

A newlywed couple bids farewell to their parents and embarks on a new life.

"Wah...waah...Auntie, where is Auntie going? Waaah...I don't want Auntie to leave."

Chuyue, who had been happily watching the bride, realized something was wrong when she saw her father carrying her aunt away, and burst into tears.

Mu Yi'an held Chu Yue in her arms and gently coaxed her.

Jiang Shuyun felt tears dripping onto her neck.

"Don't cry. You're getting married now. This is still your home. You can come back anytime."

"I know, I just can't bear to part with her," Chuyue cried.

Jiang Shuyun carried his younger sister on his back, walking step by step towards the bridal sedan chair. He silently blessed his sister, hoping that everything would go smoothly for her from now on, that she would have a happy marriage, a long and happy life together, and many children...

The suona horns sounded, the bridal sedan chair was lifted, and the bride left home.

Along the way, there was music and fanfare, and the servants of the Chu family would occasionally scatter a handful of copper coins, making everyone happy.

"This is Dr. Chu from Yuanshengtang getting married. Judging from the scale of the wedding, you can't tell at all that he's taking a second wife."

"I heard the bride was also divorced. Yesterday, when they sent her dowry, that was quite a sight. There were dozens of loads, carried by a whole bunch of energetic young men."

“I know that the bride’s previous husband’s family were distant relatives of my cousin’s wife. The family were all educated people, and they had been divorced for more than two years.”

"Yes, now that you mention it, I remember. There was a big fuss about it a while ago, and the other woman's family came to our door to fight."

...

Among the crowd, the Fan family mother-in-law and daughters-in-law watched the departing bridal sedan chair, and only they knew what they were thinking.

When the bridal sedan chair arrived at the Chu family's residence, the groom shot open the sedan chair door and helped the bride out.

Jiang Qi stepped down from the bridal sedan chair, but all she could see was red and she couldn't see anything.

However, the medicinal scent emanating from Doctor Chu reassured her considerably.

"Be careful, hold my hand, we're going to have to step over a fire pit in a bit."

"Yes, I'm not afraid."

Jiang Qi felt reassured and followed Doctor Chu, walking forward step by step.

After stepping over the fire basin and bowing to heaven and earth, Jiang Qi was led to the bridal chamber.

"Senior brother, quickly lift the veil! We can't wait to meet your sister-in-law!"

"For our senior brother to care so much, our sister-in-law must have something special about her."

"You bunch of mischievous monkeys, don't bother Nan Sheng or scare the bride."

"Ha ha……"

...

The relatives and friends of the Chu family were laughing and joking, but there was no malice in their words.

Doctor Chu picked up the wedding scale and gently lifted the bride's veil.

Wow, the bride is so beautiful!

"Senior brother is so lucky!"

"The bride's hair is so beautiful, how was it styled?"

...

With the veil no longer covering her face, Jiang Qi could see the people in the room clearly, most of whom she did not recognize.

The matchmaker came over, and the process continued.

After the wedding wine is drunk, the banquet outside will begin.

"Jiang Qi, I have to go out to entertain guests in a bit. I'll have your maid come in to keep you company. Take off your headdress first, it's too heavy. I'll have someone bring you some food later, so eat first and don't go hungry."

"Okay, go ahead, and don't forget to tell the cook to prepare some hangover tea."

Although it wasn't their first meeting, they were still a little embarrassed.

After giving his instructions, Doctor Chu left, and Jiang Qi's maid, Lin Wenwen, came in.

"Miss, let me help you remove your headdress. Aunt Song taught me how."

"Okay, this is putting so much pressure on me I can barely lift my head. What about your parents? Have they been taken care of?"

“My parents are taking care of Miss’s dowry, and the groom’s family is sending food over, so Miss doesn’t need to worry.”

With Wenwen's help, Jiang Qi took off her jewelry and cleaned her face, finally feeling comfortable.

"Squeak..." The door opened, and a small head peeked in.

"Auntie, where are you?"

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