Chapter 271 Wedding - Worship Heaven and Earth!
Qin Qingyuan and Gu Yunfei got married, and the clan leader led the people of Qinjia Village to Beijing ten days in advance.
Whether it was the Qin brothers passing the imperial examination or marrying the princess, both were top-notch events within the clan. The emperor granted the marriage and bestowed unlimited honor and favor.
Today, Qin Zhizhi ordered all shops to close and suspend business for three days. The eldest brother's marriage is a big event for the Qin family.
When Gu Yunfei's wedding sedan landed steadily in front of the Qin residence, the bridesmaid sang loudly: "The bride has arrived - please invite the groom to come and welcome her!"
After Qin Qingyuan dismounted, he adjusted the big red flower on his chest and the wide sleeves of his bright red wedding gown, then strode towards the wedding sedan.
Today, Qin Qingyuan looked particularly handsome against the backdrop of his bright red wedding suit, and the surrounding guests held their breath in concentration.
"Please, Lord, kick the sedan chair—" the bridesmaid shouted in a long voice.
Qin Qingyuan felt that he had never been so nervous. He raised his cloud-patterned brocade boots and tapped them lightly three times under the sedan door.
This is a rule passed down from ancestors, which represents the ability to dispel evil spirits that the bride may have picked up along the way, and also symbolizes the husband's majesty.
Qin Qingyuan was very gentle in every move. He didn't want to be a majestic husband. He just wanted his wife to follow his lead.
The onlookers looked at the groom's gentle actions, what else could they not understand? This prince was clearly telling everyone that he didn't want to be dignified in front of his wife.
The discussions of the onlookers reached the sedan chair, and Gu Yunfei was deeply moved.
Her Lord Marquis was giving her face again and showing his appreciation for her. The corners of Gu Yunfei's mouth curled up slightly under her veil.
"Please ask the prince to lift the curtain of the sedan chair and welcome the princess into the mansion." The matchmaker reminded with a smile.
Qin Qingyuan took a deep breath and reached out to gently open the curtain of the sedan chair.
What caught his eye was the bright red dragon and phoenix veil, and then he saw a pair of slender hands folded on her knees. On her wrist was the bracelet he had given her, which made her skin look as white as snow.
"Please, Princess, get out of the sedan chair!"
Gu Yunfei felt her eyes brighten.
Through the peripheral light of the veil, she vaguely saw the other end of the red silk held in Qin Qingyuan's hand, and her heart suddenly beat violently.
"Princess, be careful with the doorstep." Qin Qingyuan reminded gently, his voice as clear as jade, which made Gu Yunfei's heart tremble.
She felt that Qin Qingyuan should be as nervous as she was at this moment.
The bridesmaid was singing auspicious words loudly, but she could only hear her own rapid heartbeat.
As she stepped onto the red carpet-covered steps, she subconsciously clenched the red silk in her hands.
A copper basin had already been prepared in the middle of the Qin family's yard, and the charcoal fire was burning brightly.
"The bride jumps over the fire basin, and the family will have a prosperous life!" the emcee sang loudly.
Gu Yunfei took a deep breath, lifted the hem of her wedding dress with both hands, and prepared to step over, but she couldn't see the location of the brazier, and she couldn't help feeling nervous.
Qin Qingyuan looked at Gu Yunfei's tightly clenched hands and felt distressed.
He bent down and picked up Gu Yunfei, then strode over the brazier, causing cheers from the crowd.
Gu Yunfei was suddenly picked up and her arms were directly around Qin Qingyuan's neck. Qin Qingyuan's mouth corners raised.
Crossing the brazier, Qin Qingyuan gently put Gu Yunfei down. After she stood firmly, the two of them continued to move forward, holding the red silk.
Next is worshiping heaven and earth.
"Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
The bridesmaid supported Gu Yunfei, and she knelt on the thick brocade cushion that had been prepared in advance. Qin Qingyuan beside her also knelt down.
This thick brocade cushion was specially prepared by the Qin family to ensure that kneeling on it will not be uncomfortable.
The princess is a wealthy woman and doesn't have to kneel, but Gu Yunfei is willing to complete one of the important ceremonies in her life with Qin Qingyuan.
As she knelt down, she silently said in her heart, "I wish to marry Qin Qingyuan and stay together till we grow old together."
"Bow to your parents twice!"
Qin He and Zhang's eyes were red with excitement. Their son finally found his beloved. They hoped that his family would last forever and he would have many descendants.
When she stood up, Qin Qingyuan held her firmly and then quickly let go.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
Through the light from under the veil, Gu Yunfei could see the shimmering jade belt around Qin Qingyuan's waist.
The two men bowed at the same time, but they bowed so deeply that they bumped into each other in the middle.
Gu Yunfei felt a little embarrassed, but at the same time she also heard Qin Qingyuan's almost inaudible laugh.
After the greetings, Gu Yunfei's heart was beating like a drum.
"The ceremony is over—sent to the bridal chamber!"
The bridesmaid supported her as she walked towards the bridal chamber, with the sound of guests chatting and laughing behind them.
The three bows were completed, and from then on she was a member of the Qin family, Qin Qingyuan's wife, and they would devote the rest of their lives to each other.
What Gu Yunfei didn't know was that Qin Qingyuan, who was walking beside her, was equally excited.
He finally worshipped the gods of heaven and earth, and their ancestors with his beloved, and from then on they became one.
When they arrived at their new house, they saw saddles already placed at the threshold, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
Qin Qingyuan helped Gu Yunfei cross the saddle, and the bridesmaid was chanting auspicious words beside her: "The newlyweds cross the saddle, and they will have peace for the rest of their lives."
After crossing the threshold, the red candles shine brightly, illuminating the entire room.
Gu Yunfei and Qin Qingyuan were arranged to sit on the east side of the wedding bed, and the wedding curtains were decorated with a pattern of hundreds of children and grandchildren.
The master of ceremonies brought out a lacquer tray filled with dried fruits such as red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds, and while singing the "Song of Spreading the Tent", he threw the fruits onto the bed and the clothes of the newlyweds.
The children would scramble for the dried fruits that rolled down from the corner of the bed, causing the guests to laugh.
At this time, the bride and groom just needed to sit down, but Qin Qingyuan was worried that the dried fruits would hit Gu Yunfei, so he blocked half of his body for her.
The onlookers were deeply moved by Qin Qingyuan's thoughtfulness. What more could they ask for in a husband like him?
After the wedding is over, the couple drinks the wedding wine, which symbolizes sharing the joys and sorrows.
The master of ceremonies shouted "Heqin" in a long voice.
Qin Qingyuan and Gu Yunfei linked arms and brought the wine glasses to their lips.
"The ceremony is over--" the bridesmaids cheered.
"I wish the Princess and the Master a long and happy marriage!"
As the ceremony ends, the bridesmaids leave the bridal chamber, leaving only the newlyweds.
The room suddenly became quiet, and the slight crackling sound of the burning red candle was particularly clear.
Qin Qingyuan took a deep breath, picked up the scale on the table, and said softly: "Princess, I am going to lift the veil."
Gu Yunfei's heartbeat accelerated, and she hummed softly.
The veil was slowly lifted up, and Qin Qingyuan couldn't help but stare in amazement, and the scale in his hand almost dropped.
Gu Yunfei's eyes, as clear as autumn water, were now a little shy, and under the soft candlelight, they looked even more charming.
"Husband..." Gu Yunfei called softly, her face turning even redder with embarrassment.
Qin Qingyuan felt warm in his heart when he was called "husband".
He sat next to Gu Yunfei and held her in his arms. He felt that he had no regrets in his life.
Qin Qingyuan used scissors to cut a strand of hair from each of their temples and put it into a brocade bag embroidered with the words "Forever Together".
Today, the princess and I "are married, and our love is unquestionable." Then I put the brocade bag under my pillow.
"Princess, please rest in your new room for a while. I'll have someone bring some food over later. I'll go to the front to offer some toasts. Wait for me to come back."
The wedding hall was hosting a banquet for guests. Although Qin Qingyuan was reluctant to separate from Gu Yunfei temporarily, he had to go.
"Husband, go with peace of mind. I'll wait for you to come back."
"What do you want to eat? I'll have it brought to you. Wait for your husband to come back. The night is still long!"
Qin Qingyuan whispered these words in Gu Yunfei's ear before leaving with a smile, but Gu Yunfei's face was as red as blood.
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