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It was noon.
The grand wedding procession appeared in front of the entrance to Jinyang Ancient Village.
On Gu Axiong's side, all the Miao people who came to welcome the bride greeted her with Lusheng (a traditional Miao reed pipe instrument) music.
In the Miao village, young women sing and dance, forming a long passageway.
Red petals were scattered across the passageway.
Meaning: Prosperous and thriving!
Mu Achen and the others, who were on the ancient building, couldn't help but sigh as they looked at the scene below.
"Gu Axiong, one of the eight great wolves of the Miao people, is getting married. Do you know what I'm thinking about this scene?"
The elderly women and young women nearby shook their heads, indicating they didn't know.
Ah Chen said, "When Ah Mo and I got engaged before, it seems we were still missing this step."
"Miao'er, you and the Holy Maiden are different from other Miao people and girls!" The old woman held Ah Chen's hand tightly.
Ah Chen felt that he was still one step away, and at this moment he looked enviously at the wedding procession that was gradually approaching below.
This is a traditional Miao wedding.
There are no gold medals, no betrothal gifts, no cars; only a thousand Miao relatives and friends carrying loads to see them off.
Mu Achen and the others could see clearly that the long line of people carrying loads resembled a long dragon.
The Miao men carried various items on their shoulders, including several large, fat pigs weighing several hundred kilograms each.
At the very front of the thousand-person procession was the bride's wedding procession.
The aunties and sisters dressed in their finest attire escorted the bride.
They wore silver ornaments on their heads and the traditional Miao clothing of their branch.
The wedding procession also included Lusheng (a traditional Miao reed pipe instrument) players and strong young Miao men carrying heavy gifts.
The atmosphere was very festive.
Noon, precisely on time.
Puff--Puff--
Puff puff puff---
As the newlyweds, Gu Axiong and the girl, crossed the first checkpoint of Jinyang Ancient Village, fireworks suddenly ignited on both sides.
Colorful fireworks burst forth, spraying out multiple ribbons of color.
Brightly colored ribbons fluttered under the blue sky and white clouds, like a colorful silk hanging in the sky.
Bang--
Bang bang--
Then, a burst of fireworks went off and exploded in the sky.
This moment shocked the wedding procession from the bride's family.
On the wedding side, Yang Ahu, Ashi, and Ayong, all members of the "Eight Jackals," understood what was going on.
In particular, the Miao people of Jinyang Ancient Village also turned their heads to look in the direction of the ancient building at this moment.
Because there--
The future Miao King has arrived and is witnessing all of this.
The fireworks were naturally brought over by several jackals arranged by the future Miao King.
"Greetings, future Miao King!"
Below, both the wedding procession and the welcoming procession are visible.
Thousands of people bowed to Mu Achen, who stood atop the ancient building.
The event was grand and the scene was electric.
Ah Chen above smiled.
The wedding procession below has already crossed the second wedding line.
According to custom, there are many ancient traditional ceremonies before a newlywed bride formally enters the groom's home.
The first one is "passing chopsticks"!
The people handing out chopsticks are all the elders with the highest status in the Miao village.
However, since Gu Axiong is one of the eight wolves of the Miao people, the person who hands him the chopsticks cannot be the chief of Jinyang Ancient Village, but rather the elder of the nine clans who has a higher status in the Miao people.
The meaning is to wish the Miao couple a long and happy marriage!
The character for chopsticks, "箸," is a homophone for "master" and "assistant."
Miao people wish that Gu Axiong and his newlywed girlfriend would help each other.
From then on, the two were able to advance and retreat together and work together wholeheartedly!
after--
It's a bridge for newlywed girls!
After that, Gu Axiong carried the girl to his doorstep.
Before the girl entered the main hall, the unmarried girl from Gu Axiong's side immediately stepped forward to take the red umbrella that was being held up for the newlywed girl.
Ah Xiong's mother was responsible for polishing the new bride's shoes, signifying that the girl would henceforth become a Miao woman of their Gu family.
This step in the process not only reflects the uniqueness of Miao weddings.
It also symbolizes the role and responsibility of a newlywed woman in her husband's family life.
Then, Ah Xiong's mother personally escorted the newlywed girl into the main hall of the Gu family.
The wedding ceremony begins!
Every step in this process must be flawless, down to the very smallest detail.
Not to mention that no one would dare to disrupt Miao wedding customs at this time.
After that, it was the newlywed bride's turn to toast the guests!
At this time, the bride's family also sang blessing songs at the Lusheng field in front of Gu Axiong's house.
The wedding party must also respond with folk songs to receive the blessings from the Miao relatives on the bride's side for the newlyweds, Gu Axiong and his wife.
soon--
The ceremony was completed, and it was past noon.
The elder of the nine clans quickly said to the chief of Jinyang Ancient Village beside him, "The future Miao King will be coming down soon. Give the order to prepare the feast immediately."
"We are ready and ready to welcome the future Miao King at any time."
Yang Ahu, Ashi, and Ayong have already gone to find the future Miao King.
Half an hour later--
"The future Miao King, Mu Achen, has arrived!"
A chorus of shouts, like thunder, resounded at the entrance of Gu Axiong's stilted house.
Counting seconds--
The future Miao King, Mu Achen, appeared, surrounded by elite war wolves personally led by several jackals.
At that moment, all the Miao people, whether they could see in that direction or not, bowed in unison to offer their respects.
Walking at the forefront, Mu Achen gripped his Miao sword in a reverse grip, striding forward—
His imposing presence and domineering aura were overwhelming!
With each step Mu Achen took, the crowd of young and strong Miao men greeted him with lusheng (a traditional Miao reed pipe instrument) tunes.
The girls gave gifts again.
After that, they sang and danced.
At this moment, among the thousands of people present, Mu Achen was the most dazzling.
The Ninth Elder stepped forward, offered his greetings, and then accompanied Mu Achen.
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