The couple kept their wedding simple, and only one invitation was sent out, which was then given to Fang Duobing.
So Di Feisheng also took on the role of emcee, although he was not very willing at first, he eventually compromised.
Fang Duobing has been extremely anxious these past few days, like an ant on a hot pan. Why does Li Lianhua like to keep everyone in suspense so much? Wouldn't it be better if she just told him sooner? She's driving me crazy with worry!
When the time came, Granny Qin arrived at the courtyard. Fang Duobing had been staying in the courtyard, looking at the sky and the ground, counting on his fingers, completely unaware that someone had come in. The closer one gets to the truth, the more anxious one becomes; this is a common human flaw.
Fang Duobing now has two very important and urgent questions he wants to know: one is who Li Lianhua really is and why he knows about Yunyin Mountain; the other is who A Fei is, who sealed his powers, and whether he can have another chance.
"Fang Duobing! What are you sitting there like an idiot for! You're in charge of cooking today!" Li Lianhua shouted at Fang Duobing, who was sitting in the yard, from the kitchen doorway.
After pondering for a moment, Fang Duobing finally sighed, stood up, and walked towards the kitchen. His task today was to prepare a table full of dishes. It was the first time he'd ever had to do all the cooking himself at a banquet.
Everyone in the courtyard has something to do today. Afei is in charge of the ceremony and cooking. Li Lianhua is in charge of decorating the wedding hall and tidying up her appearance. Even the fox spirit is still wearing her festive clothes. Lianxin is just responsible for dressing up in her wedding dress and appearing beautifully.
Fang, resigned to his fate, picked up the pot and spoon to cook.
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As night fell in the quaint courtyard, a festive atmosphere permeated every corner. Although the courtyard was small, it was decorated warmly and elegantly. Red silk hung from the eaves, the character for "double happiness" was pasted on the door, and exquisite paper-cuts adorned the window frames; everything appeared so harmonious and dignified.
As the wedding officiant, Di Feisheng took off his dark robes and replaced them with a festive red outfit, the bright red color highlighting his face and making him look exceptionally energetic. He also put down the knife that he always carried on his back.
Granny Qin sat in the head seat. Although she was quite old, time seemed to have left few marks on her face; she looked no more than forty or fifty years old. Beside her were the memorial tablets of Qi Mushan and Li Xiangxian.
There weren't many people watching the wedding; only Fang Duobing was there. He stood on one side of the room, a faint smile on his face, his eyes sparkling with excitement. The fox spirit also sat quietly at Fang Duobing's feet, and it really did look like she was smiling.
Li Lianxin wore a red wedding dress, a phoenix crown, and a fan covering her face. Her figure was graceful, her steps were light, and every movement revealed the shyness and anticipation of a bride.
Li Lianhua helped Li Lianxin in, his heart overflowing with uncontrollable joy. His eyes shone with excitement, and his smile was as warm and radiant as the spring sunshine. His spirits seemed to soar; every cell in his body was leaping with jubilation.
His heart raced, and his eyes welled up with tears. This was the moment he had dreamed of, the moment he had longed for. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited heart, but the joy flowed out like a spring.
Di Feisheng stepped forward and handed the red silk to the two people, then returned to his seat. He cleared his throat and loudly proclaimed, "First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Second bow to the parents!"
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
Guided by the sound of the flute, the two completed the ritual that all couples in the world should take. Qin Po sat on the platform watching this scene, tears welling up in her eyes. She turned her head to look at the memorial tablet beside her.
After Li Lianhua finished reciting the poem, the fan that had been covering their faces was removed. Her face, illuminated by the red candlelight, was like a blooming peony, delicate and beautiful beyond compare.
No one noticed Fang Duobing's current state while watching the wedding from the sidelines. He had seen them during the bowing ceremony; he might not recognize the people sitting on the altar, but the ancestral tablets on the table clearly showed Qi Mushan and Li Xiangxian's names.
Combining this information, the fact that Li Lianhua was indeed Li Xiangyi was undeniable. In fact, he had already suspected it; it was when his mother mentioned that Yunyin Mountain was where Li Xiangyi's master and mistress resided...
He had already guessed it, but he just wanted to confirm it. And today, for the sake of the wedding, A-Fei took off the mask that seemed to be printed on his face, revealing a face that was none other than Di Feisheng, the great demon of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance!
Fang Duobing's head was spinning. Li Lianhua was Li Xiangyi, and Afei was Di Feisheng, but... weren't they clearly enemies? But now it was clear that the facts were not as he thought. The world was in chaos, in complete chaos.
"Fang Duobing, why don't you come over and greet your master's wife and mistress?" Li Lianhua smiled. Fang Duobing was quite resilient; he would come to his senses.
Fang Duobing, who hadn't been called by name, looked completely bewildered. His feet, as if not obeying his brain, walked over with stiff steps and immediately kowtowed to Granny Qin, saying, "Grandma!"
"Hey, hey! Good child, get up quickly!" Granny Qin helped Fang Duobing up, patted his hands, and smiled with relief. Xiang Yi had told her about Shan Gudao and Fang Duobing in the past few days. This child looked kind and simple-minded, which was indeed unlike Shan Gudao.
"Go and pay your respects to your master and mistress, hurry!" Granny Qin said, releasing her grip on Fang Duobing's hand. Fang Duobing was utterly embarrassed at this moment. Paying respects to his mistress was one thing, but…
Although they hadn't known each other for long, he had considered them his good friends from the beginning. Now, suddenly being told that he was the Li Xiangyi he was looking for, he couldn't accept it right away; he needed time.
Li Lianxin could see Fang Duobing's dilemma, so she said, "It doesn't matter if it's a day sooner or later, we have to give him some time to accept it."
"Madam is right."
After the group finished their meal, the wedding officially came to an end. Fang Duobing returned to his room absentmindedly.
The wind outside was gentle and warm, softly rustling the treetops in the courtyard, accompanied by the occasional chirping of birds. Inside, however, was a room filled with warmth and tenderness.
Moonlight streamed through the window lattice, bathing the simple yet elegant room in its warm glow. The red candles inside flickered, and behind the red curtains, figures swayed and intertwined, creating a beautiful scene.
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