Under the guidance of his family elders, Liu Feng knelt devoutly before the ancestral tablets. The altar in front of him was filled with abundant offerings, including three kinds of sacrificial animals, fruits and vegetables, and fine wine.
He held three incense sticks in his hand, slowly raised them above his head, and bowed three times to the ancestral tablet, praying for the ancestors' blessing for a smooth wedding and a happy marriage.
Below the wedding hall, a large bridal sedan chair was ready. The sedan chair was mainly vermilion, and its body was intricately carved with various auspicious patterns, including pomegranates symbolizing many children and blessings, cloud patterns symbolizing good fortune, and pairs of mandarin ducks.
The sedan chair curtains were made of brocade embroidered with dragon and phoenix patterns, swaying gently in the wind and exuding luxury. The four corners of the sedan chair roof were upturned high, each with a small golden bell hanging from it, which jingled crisply in the breeze.
At this time, the wedding procession was ready to depart.
The groomsmen consisted of six men, including Liu Fei and Lin Hao, all of whom were handsome single men with tall and slender figures.
They were dressed in matching red outfits, with black leather belts around their waists, and each held a folding fan with the Four Gentlemen (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum) painted on its surface, exuding elegance.
"Bang--"
A loud cannon salute rang out, followed by a series of firecrackers, and the wedding procession set off in a grand procession.
Two Maybachs led the way, with large "double happiness" characters on their hoods and decorated with colorful ribbons and flowers, creating a festive atmosphere.
Following closely behind were four young men holding up red lanterns, with the large character "柳" (Liu) on the lanterns indicating the groom's surname.
Next came eight musicians and two lion dancers.
The musicians played joyous music with skillful techniques, the melodies melodious and uplifting. The two lion dancers leaped and tumbled majestically, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.
Following them were eight sedan chair bearers, who moved forward steadily and uniformly with brisk steps.
In front of the bridal sedan chair stood two young Taoist disciples, Yunyi and Fengling, leading a tall white horse.
The groom, Liu Feng, rode a white horse. The horse seemed to understand him perfectly, taking each step steadily and powerfully, its hooves making a crisp sound.
At this moment, Liu Feng and Bai Ma became the most dazzling sight in everyone's eyes.
Every movement and every glance of his was dashing and elegant, as if all the beauty and brilliance in the world were concentrated on him.
In the procession, some people held red flowers for their weddings, while others held grains symbolizing peace and prosperity, signifying a future filled with abundant harvests and happiness.
Zhang Kaitai, dressed in a dark green robe and holding incense, represented the groom's elders. He was accompanied by Liu Xiaoling and other family members. They led the wedding procession slowly along the red carpet.
The accompanying musicians played melodious ancient music, with a slow and solemn rhythm. The entire procession moved slowly and orderly, with polite manners, creating an atmosphere full of classical wedding atmosphere.
Following behind the procession were a group of waiters carrying flowers and gift boxes, and a long, winding motorcade, resembling a giant dragon in motion, which was quite spectacular.
At each village they passed, the procession would stop to watch and chatter. The best men and attendants would then hand out wedding candies and red envelopes, offering blessings and happiness.
The children cheered and jumped around at the back of the procession, shouting, "The groom is getting married!"
Such a grand traditional Chinese wedding is unprecedented; it can only be seen in movies and TV dramas.
However, upon seeing it today, the crowd was excited and cheered.
Three days ago, the full occupancy of hotel rooms in the county and city, along with the appearance of luxury cars, had already attracted the attention of many people.
A group of reporters and paparazzi, alerted by the news, flocked to the scene and dropped a series of shocking revelations: a certain hidden tycoon and a certain big star appeared together in Xianshan County to attend a wedding.
These news items quickly made it onto the local television station and were broadcast, sparking heated discussions...
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