Xinghui Dream Plaza
"Just now when I went to get the chicken, I saw Lao Xia and Yu Fu behind the crowd of people watching the ceremony."
With the five of them gathered together, they would be able to take care of each other no matter what happened later. Compared to the situation just now where his hands were sore from burning paper, Gao Wenwen now felt a lot more at ease.
He started burning paper at the grave the moment the bride left the house. It took more than an hour, and his face was blackened by the smoke.
He had stayed long enough just to deliver a chicken. In order to avoid suspicion, Gao Wenwen moved on to the next person.
Ding Can lowered his eyes and looked at the little yellow chicken in his hand. It was not big, just big enough for him to wrap it in his palm.
The basket I saw just now was actually big enough, but all the chicks were still huddled together. Moreover, after being there for such a long time, they hadn't made a single sound.
Perhaps all living things have spirits and are also afraid of the dark aura coming from this cemetery.
After suddenly leaving its companions, the chick's wings seemed to tremble a few times. Ding Can gently touched its soft fur to comfort it, trying to keep it warm with his not-so-high body temperature.
Gao Wenwen stayed in front of Shi Yan longer than the other brides, and it seemed that they communicated something.
After all the chicks were distributed, there was another long wait, waiting for the right time for Wong Tai Sin to start selecting.
The wedding shoes were too thin, and after standing on the lotus stone carving for a long time, my feet started to hurt, especially in the depression in the middle of the stone carving where water accumulated and the coldness kept rising from the soles of my feet.
Perhaps the atmosphere was too heavy, and under the dual torture of physical and mental strength, a sob was heard from someone nearby.
Like a catalyst, it is easy to be disturbed in such an environment. The psychological defenses of others are also broken, and they start to cry softly.
In the empty cemetery, low, suppressed cries were heard, layered together to form a miserable wailing like a song, which was a manifestation of the unfair fate imposed on them.
But even though they were crying, no one really stood up to resist at this time. It was more like a meaningless psychological venting.
The crying originates from the altar, but can also be transmitted to other places.
Ding Can turned his head slightly and looked at the guests who were invited and waiting to watch the ceremony under the altar.
There were several rows of seats on the ground in front of the altar, which were prepared for the guests. Everyone had already taken their seats and were waiting.
Some of their faces showed reluctance, some were numb, and some were avoiding sight, simply turning their eyes away and refusing to look at the altar at all.
It seems that by doing this, he can pretend that he has never participated in such cruel acts that harm living people.
Only the Lu couple sat on the first pair of Huanghuali armchairs, their expressions gentle and relaxed. There was anticipation in their eyes when they saw the brides, but no other emotion at all.
It had just rained during the day, and when the moon rose, it was covered by heavy dark clouds of varying shades.
Above the dark blue sky, with the faint light from outside the clouds, if you look carefully you can even see the clouds moving with the wind.
Ding Can kept the chick in his hand warm and was about to lose his patience when he finally saw someone start to move. That was the signal that midnight was approaching.
She looked at every part of the altar and saw no trace of the weasel.
It was not until just before the ceremony began that she saw Gao Wenwen carrying a black cage from a corner under the altar.
The black color is actually the cloth covering the outside of the cage, used to block the light.
Wong Tai Sin's vision will also be obstructed because of this, probably because he doesn't want it to be disturbed by any external factors before making its choice.
Ding Can also found Yu Fu and Xia Jialian in the crowd. All the members of the motorcade that had brought them here were standing behind the guests. The crowd looked dark and there were quite a lot of people coming to participate in the ghost marriage.
The two of them probably had some conversation, and their eyes were on her and Shi Yan.
Along the way, the brides came out of the reception hall and arrived here, and nothing happened. But just now, Ding Can still found something strange.
As the bride shivered in place due to the cold, something fell from her sleeve.
It was a dark red powder that flew onto her dress as it fell. The color was similar and it did not attract the attention of anyone else present.
If the angle at which I was standing wasn't so great that I was almost face to face with her, it would have been difficult for me to notice.
Ding Can guessed that it should be some kind of drug that weasels don't want to get close to, which would greatly reduce the chances of him being chosen by Wong Tai Sin.
It seems that there are countermeasures for every policy. Even if someone is unfortunately selected, some people who want to save themselves can still find a way.
"Please come in, Immortal!" The Taoist priest drew out the peach wood sword from the altar and performed a sword dance on the spot with flowing grace.
Only at the end did Gao Wenwen lift the cover of the cage on the grave, revealing the fat and strong weasel inside.
The small door of the cage was also opened and he took a small step back.
The cage was at the same distance from each bride, but Gao Wenwen always hoped that his companion would not be chosen, so he stood towards the two of them.
I hope this weasel is afraid of people and is walking in the opposite direction.
Logically speaking, weasels should indeed be creatures that are not close to humans.
But the one in front of him had been used by the Lu family for several years and had already been raised very well. He had even experienced such scenes several times.
After it came out of the cage, it jumped off the grave and did not rush to make a choice. Like a human, it stood up with its two front legs in the air and only used its hind legs to support its body.
He even turned around in place, as if trying to see the bride's figure clearly.
Seeing Gao Wenwen still standing there, the Taoist couldn't help but scold him, "Why don't you come back? Don't let this affect the Immortal's judgment."
Gao Wenwen had no choice but to nod and return to the Taoist priest as there was no reason for him to stay here any longer.
Compared to other anxious brides, Ding Can didn't think anything of it. After staring at the thing for a while, she finally saw it move.
He actually circled around the brides and ran behind them.
"What do you mean, Immortal?" Mrs. Lu was already standing at the steps of the altar entrance and spoke in shock. This had never happened before.
The Taoist priest only spoke in a mysterious voice: "Madam, please be patient."
The weasel was running right at their feet, and many brides saw it through the gaps in their red veils.
Girls in the boudoir rarely show their faces in public, and even under normal circumstances they would be frightened if they saw a living creature, let alone in this kind of environment.
Some people saw a dark figure running past and were so frightened that they fell to the ground, but they still did not dare to leave their position.
When she threw the little yellow chicken out, everyone looked in the direction of the chicken.
When the weasel saw its prey running away, it let it go away and did not chase it.
The bride looked visibly relieved for a moment, and even laughed as if she had survived a disaster. At least the chicken was lost and the weasel ignored her, which meant she was safe.
Watching the weasel running past him again and again reminded Ding Can of the game of dropping the handkerchief he had played.
However, in that game, the person who was chosen still had the chance to choose the next person, but for these brides, it was a direct choice of death.
In full view of everyone, the weasel suddenly stopped running, stopped at Shi Yan's feet, and bit the corner of her clothes.
When the Taoist priest was about to raise his arm and announce the result, he found that the immortal had moved again.
Ding Can looked at the living creature that was getting closer and closer, and knew it was heading towards him.
The weasel stopped beside him and showed no intention of leaving. Instead, it licked its front paws and began to wash its face.
Then, its two front legs grabbed her calves, and its black bean-like eyes stared at her, flashing in the candlelight.
The weasel opened its mouth, and its protruding teeth were a little yellow, as if it could bite off a person's neck in the next second.
Ding Can resisted the urge to kick it away and remained standing still.
The altar was illuminated by a sudden flash of lightning. A few seconds later, rumbling thunder was heard in the sky, indicating that the rain was coming again.
The Lu family master couldn't help but ask: "Master, what does this mean?"
Originally, after the weasel selected a person, it would bite the corner of the bride's clothes and wait for food, which was considered the selection ceremony.
But this time it was different. Judging from the weasel's appearance, he had chosen two brides.
The Taoist priest was stunned for only a moment before his expression brightened with joy: "Congratulations, Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu. Your Excellency has chosen two brides. Your family and business will surely flourish next year."
Mr. Lu looked very happy. He had been in business for a long time and was naturally sensitive to numbers.
Since the number of brides has doubled, does that mean that the assets earned from the family business can also double? It is indeed a great joy.
"Okay, okay, then I'll have to trouble you, Taoist Priest, to continue with the rest of the wedding ceremony for my son."
Except for Ding Can and Shi Yan, the rest of the brides lifted their veils and ran down the altar like flying horses.
They also had to watch the ceremony before they could return, but after returning to the crowd, they took off their wedding dresses and changed into casual clothes that had been prepared in advance.
This is also to prevent ghosts who come to the ghost marriage from mistaking the bride for someone else.
"Sure enough, they are coming for the two of us." Shi Yan was now close to her, standing next to her, with helplessness evident in her tone.
I was wondering if there would be some unexpected changes along the way, but it seems like they are going to take this final step.
The Taoist priest stepped forward, took the chicks from the two men's hands, bowed to Wong Tai Sin, and then put the chicks on the floor.
Seeing its natural enemy right in front of it, the chick's feathers stood on end and it ran forward with its two tiny legs twitching.
But how could they have a chance to escape?
The weasel first grabbed the one closest to it in its mouth, and then ran and pressed the other one under its body with its front paws.
Biting the neck before eating is a basic quality of a hunter.
The two chicks stopped struggling at its feet, and the weasel began to feast on the altar. Some of the broken animal tissues splashed, and the blood spread all over the stone slabs.
A cool feeling fell on the few fingers exposed outside. Ding Can lowered his head and realized that it was really drizzling.
After finishing his meal, Wong Tai Sin was asked to leave again. The bloodstains on the ground were gradually blurred by the rain, turning lighter into a pink liquid.
Now that the bride has made her choice, a servant will come up and transform the previous altar into a wedding table that can be used at the wedding.
Because of the rain, a four-cornered roof was put up.
The wedding table was placed with dragon and phoenix wedding cakes, various pastries and fruits. There were no wedding candles, but three incense sticks were burned in an incense burner instead.
This is also a way to worship the gods, hoping that they can bless this ghost marriage to go smoothly.
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