The reason why the Shen family wanted to recruit a son-in-law was actually very simple, that is, the Shen family had "no male offspring". The entire family only had Shen Yourong, a precious only daughter! In the country of Dazhao, ordinary people generally believed that if a family had no male offspring, then the family would not be able to bear the social responsibility of continuing the bloodline, and might also face the huge risk of extinction.
Therefore, many such families choose to let their daughters marry a son-in-law.
It can also be seen from here that when there are indeed no male heirs in the family, it is completely understandable to let the daughter continue the family bloodline and support the entire family by marrying a son-in-law.
It is for this reason that the ancients believed that a family with many male members was a symbol of prosperity; and if male members were relatively scarce, then marrying a son-in-law would be a convenient way to obtain strong labor force.
At this moment, the matchmaker had already led the etiquette officer into Luo Lingliu's room. They both took out the marriage certificate, symbolizing their marriage contract, and handed it to Luo Lingliu, asking him to sign it. After all, with the marriage certificate as proof and the seal as a token of trust, it signified the two people's commitment to stay together for life!
Luo Lingliu slowly put on her vibrant red wedding gown, carefully fastening each button before gently putting on her wedding hat. His movements were graceful and solemn, as if he were completing a sacred ritual.
At this moment, a clever and well-behaved maid walked up to him lightly and asked in a low voice, "Sir, the young lady asked me to ask you, if you don't want to ride in the wedding sedan, the young lady said she can give you her horse!"
Luo Lingliu smiled slightly and replied firmly, "It doesn't matter! Since you've decided to be a son-in-law, then everything should be done according to the etiquette of a son-in-law!"
The little maid couldn't help but frown and whispered in a concerned tone, "But the young lady is worried that you, my son-in-law, will be wronged!"
However, Luo Lingliu's face was always filled with a gentle smile. He gently comforted her, "Rong'er, you really worry too much! This is the path I voluntarily chose, and I don't feel wronged at all!"
Luo Lingyue, standing nearby, watched the scene unfold and laughed happily, "Haha, today we're getting our brother married!" Her laughter was as clear and melodious as a silver bell, filled with joy and blessings. The entire scene was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere, as if everyone was delighted by this special wedding.
Under the gaze of the crowd, Luo Lingliu, dressed in a gorgeous wedding gown, looked heroic and valiant! She was surrounded by the crowd and sent to the bridal sedan.
The wedding procession marched towards the Shen family's residence in a grand procession, attracting the attention of countless passersby along the way. The Shen family's servants happily followed the bridal sedan, constantly scattering wedding money, spreading the festive atmosphere to everyone.
Along the way, the deafening sound of suona and gongs and drums filled the air! The clamor of firecrackers echoed endlessly, creating a joyful wedding march. The entire street was enveloped in a festive atmosphere, and people stopped to watch, their faces filled with smiles of blessing.
The sedan chair gradually moved away and eventually disappeared from people's sight. However, this grand wedding became a hot topic among people and was passed down for a long time.
The wedding procession paraded through Jiangning City with great fanfare for quite a while, and before they knew it, it was already noon. At that moment, a fair little hand reached out from outside the bridal sedan, holding a bright red apple.
"Husband! It's noon now. Have an apple to fill your stomach first! We probably won't arrive home until dusk." Shen Yourong's gentle voice came from outside the sedan chair.
Luo Lingliu felt warm in his heart when he heard his wife's concern. He took the apple and took a bite without hesitation, muttering, "Thank you, my wife!" The apple was sweet and juicy, which lifted his spirits.
As Luo Lingliu took her first bite of the apple, the atmosphere around her seemed to lighten up. The wedding procession continued on its way, laughter and joy filling the air. As Luo Lingliu savored the delicious apple, she began to envision a happy future with Chen Yourong...
Luo Lingyue and Luo Lingfeng followed behind the wedding procession. Luo Lingfeng looked at Luo Lingyue with disdain: "Xiaoqi! You must not eat all the longans, red dates, and peanuts! These are to be sprinkled on Second Brother's wedding bed for good luck!"
Luo Lingyue smiled mischievously: "Oh, with a little genius doctor like you here, are you still worried that my second brother and his wife won't be able to have a baby soon? Speaking of which, where did that guy Xiao Jinghan go?"
Luo Lingfeng quickly replied, "He has some personal matters to attend to, but don't worry, he will definitely come to attend the wedding ceremony at dusk!"
Luo Lingyue couldn't help but curl her lips and mutter after hearing this, "Tsk~ He just keeps busy all day long. I wonder which unlucky guy he's planning to plot against this time!"
As the sun set and darkness deepened, a grand wedding procession arrived at the gates of the Shen Mansion. Luo Lingyue watched from afar as Xiao Jinghan, dressed in splendid attire, led a cavalcade of guards, waiting within the mansion. He chatted and laughed with the guests, his demeanor captivating, as if the entire world was captivated by his unique charm.
Then, Luo Lingliu, dressed in her gorgeous wedding gown, slowly stepped from the bridal sedan. Someone on the sidelines shouted, "The blazing fire celebrates the new marriage! Overcoming obstacles will bring you a good wife!" This is an essential part of the traditional Chinese wedding ceremony—jumping over the fire basin. This custom not only symbolizes seeking good fortune and avoiding danger, but also represents the couple overcoming numerous obstacles to embrace a happy and fulfilling future.
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