In the blink of an eye, the Lantern Festival was over, and the wedding of Fuertai and Saiya was just around the corner.
Xiao Yanzi, Qing'er, and He Jing were invited to be bridesmaids. Xia Ziwei, because she had not yet recovered, could only sit on the sidelines and watch. Yongqi, Fu Erkang, Xiao Jian, and others were groomsmen.
Fuertai and Saiya's wedding was held on the grassland. Saiya was in a yurt, and Hejing was helping her with her hair and makeup.
Saiya was a little anxious, and He Jing comforted her, "Don't worry, Ertai still has to overcome many obstacles. It won't be so easy for you to marry him. Just relax and listen to how the bridesmaids are making things difficult for the groom."
Fu Ertai and his men arrived outside the yurt and called out, "Open the door! Open the door! The groom has come to welcome the newlyweds. How can you keep the door closed when you see us? Do you think we're not here enough? Or do you think we've missed the appointed time?"
Meanwhile, Mingyue, Caixia, Tan'er, Rong'er, and the palace maids stood guard outside the yurt, saying, "It can't be opened, it can't be opened. If you want to open the door, you have to ask the bridesmaid first."
Little Swallow smiled and looked at everyone, "If you answered our questions correctly, this door can naturally be opened. I will ask the first question: What are the Four Books?"
Fu Ertai frowned: "Isn't this a question that Master Ji asked in class?"
Yongqi laughed and said, "Given Xiaoyanzi's personality, this is definitely not the answer she would give in class."
Fu Erkang smiled and looked at Yongqi, "Knowing her as you do, what's the answer to this question?"
Yongqi shook his head. "I know, but I can't say! I don't want to sleep in the study!"
He knew very well that if he helped the best man today, he wouldn't be able to sleep with Xiao Yanzi tonight. He should just forget about loyalty because of her beauty!
Fu'ertai looked at Yongqi with resentment, "Fifth Prince, why do I have to be tortured by you all at my wedding?"
Qing'er said, "Do you want to answer?"
They couldn't figure out the answer, and the door was blocked. Xiao Jian asked, "Madam, what is the answer?"
Qing'er explained, "'The Four Books' refer to the fact that after marriage, you must lose to her in martial arts, in arguments, in games, and in jokes."
Upon hearing this, Saiya inside immediately shouted, "If he loses everything to me, I don't want him anymore!"
"Oh dear, the bride should be more tactful in her speech!"
Qing'er then looked at Fu'ertai and asked, "Groom, what are the Three Obediences and Four Virtues?"
The groom and his best man were all dumbfounded, except for Yongqi.
Little Swallow explained, "The Three Obediences are: obey her at home, follow her when you go out, and yield to her when you quarrel."
Qing'er continued, "The four virtues are husband's words, husband's virtue, husband's appearance, and husband's achievements."
"A husband's tolerance means that he should be tolerant; a husband's skill means that he should have first-class ability."
Fu Ertai joked, "Can I still marry a wife like that?"
Fu Erkang laughed and said, "Isn't the man next to you already married? And he's a good role model for all of us?"
Inside, Saiya muttered, "That little swallow is bullying Ertai again."
"I couldn't understand any of those questions!" She had a good grasp of Mongolian knowledge, but her understanding of Chinese culture was only superficial.
"They are teaching the groom how to cherish you in the future, and how to be a good husband..."
The third question came up, and Little Swallow asked, "Groom, what are Big Hairy Man and Little Hairy Man?"
Having given up entirely, Voltaire simply asked, "What is the answer?"
Qing'er explained, "A stingy husband can't be a husband who doesn't give a penny, and a nitpicky husband can't be a husband who nitpicks."
"老公 is the Cantonese word for husband."
This word was completely unfamiliar to Fu Erkang and Fu Ertai.
For Xiao Jian, a man who had traveled all over the country, he had heard it many times.
Yongqi is the one caught in the middle. I know the term exists, but I've never heard anyone actually call someone that.
Little Swallow laughed and said, "Alright, you failed the three questions. You'll have to try harder for the second one."
"The second challenge is called 'talking to the cow.' You have to make this lovable cow make a sound. You can't hit it or touch it. You can talk to it or sing to it, just make it moo once."
Despite their best efforts, Fu Ertai and the others couldn't get the bull to make a sound. Saiya grew impatient and stepped out of the yurt. "Little Swallow, that's enough. Don't make things difficult for him!"
Seeing his chance, Voltaire rushed in and carried Saiya away.
Qing'er and Xia Ziwei were very surprised to see this scene. Benjamin explained to them, "Bride kidnapping is a custom in Mongolian weddings. This is the best man's secret weapon!"
Just then, He Jing's voice came, "Saya, your veil! You haven't put on your veil yet..." He Jing hurriedly took out the veil, but Saiya had already been lifted onto the horse by Fu Ertai.
Saiya nestled happily in Foltai's arms and laughed, "I'm all dressed up so beautifully, why should I cover myself with a veil? A bride is meant to be seen, what's there to be afraid of!"
Yongqi looked at Fuertai and Saiya walking ahead, then turned back to look at Xiaoyanzi, feeling extremely happy. It seemed that their regrets from their previous life had been fulfilled in this life.
Before Hanxiang arrived, they had all gotten married and had children. Now, Fuertai and Saiya had also finally become a couple. Once they had children, their group would be truly complete.
When Fultai and his entourage arrived at the Academy, Fultai carried Saiya off his horse and carried her all the way to the main hall before putting her down.
Although Fu Lun and his wife had already suspected something, they were still shocked to see that Saiya wasn't wearing a veil on their wedding day.
Fuertai and Saiya wanted to have a wedding that combined Manchu and Mongolian traditions, so the wedding ceremony at the yurt was in the Mongolian style, and then at the scholar's residence, it was a Manchu wedding.
"Bowing to Heaven and Earth!" the master of ceremonies announced, and Fuertai and Saiya knelt facing the gate.
"Second bow to our parents!" Furen and his wife, along with Ziker, who were sitting above, bowed in unison.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!" After bowing to each other face to face, the couple were led into the bridal chamber.
"Saya, if you're hungry, eat first. I have to go out and deal with them."
Before her marriage, Saiya had received many Manchu customs and etiquette, and knowing that this was unavoidable, she did not object.
She started eating by herself. "Princess, the prince consort is so good to you." The one who spoke was A-Lian, Saiya's personal maid. The little girl was a year younger than Saiya and half a head shorter than her, but her martial arts skills were not to be underestimated.
Seeing Alian looking at her with envy, Saiya teased, "If you're envious, this princess will find you a perfect husband too!"
Ah Lian shook her head, "I don't want to. Ah Lian just wants to stay by the princess's side, to see the princess and her husband living happily, and then have another baby."
"Fine, if A-Lian doesn't want to get married, then this princess will take care of you!"
"As long as the princess provides enough food, everything will be fine!" A-Lian, who grew up with Saiya, didn't have many hierarchical concepts. Instead, she would joke around with Saiya like sisters.
Upon hearing A-Lian's words, Saiya couldn't help but burst out laughing. "A-Lian, you really are a complete glutton! Little Swallow was absolutely right!"
Ah Lian said in a serious tone, "It's true that I'm a foodie, but I'm also a foodie with principles. I would never betray the princess!"
At this moment, Ah Lian naturally had no idea that she would be proven wrong later. As long as she was well-fed, what did it matter if she betrayed the princess? Anyway, the prince consort would treat the princess well! If the princess was well, it meant she was well, and if she was well, it meant she was well-fed!
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