On this joyous day, the warm sunlight streamed through the windows into the main hall. Red candles burned brightly, flickering gently, and the red "囍" (double happiness) character hanging on the wall shone brilliantly in the candlelight.
Liu Feng stepped in and straightened his clothes.
The best man following closely behind carried a carved tray with two blue-and-white porcelain cups on it. The cups were delicately decorated with a pattern of mandarin ducks playing in the water, and the aroma of tea rose gently, accompanied by a faint mist of steam.
He knelt down, straightened his back, and respectfully offered a cup of tea to his father, who was sitting above him. He said in a loud voice, "Father-in-law, please have some tea. I am deeply grateful for your kindness in betrothing Jingya to me. I will take good care of her and live up to your expectations."
Yu's father took the teacup, took a sip, his eyes filled with satisfaction and expectation. After nodding slightly, he took out a longevity lock wrapped in red silk from his bosom and hung it around Liu Feng's neck, symbolizing the blessing of the newlyweds for a long and lasting love.
After offering tea to his father-in-law, Liu Feng turned to his mother and offered her tea with the same reverence. "Mother-in-law, please have some tea. Rest assured, I, Liu Feng, will not fail in my duty. I wish to treat Jingya with the utmost respect and grow old together with her!"
Yu's mother's eyes were slightly red. She took the tea and sipped it lightly, then instructed, "Good child, from today onwards, Jingya is yours. You must treat her well."
Liu Feng quickly replied, "Mother-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely love her and cherish her with all my heart."
Yu's mother nodded with a smile.
In the past, she always worried about her daughter's marriage, fearing that she would meet the wrong person and suffer. However, seeing Liu Feng's sincere eyes, she knew that her daughter had already found the right person to entrust her life to.
When she thought of the Liu family's attention and care for Jingya, and the strength the Liu family had shown, Yu's parents felt very gratified. They believed that their daughter would live a happy and fulfilling life after marrying into the Liu family.
Yu's father gently patted Liu Feng's shoulder and said earnestly, "Feng'er, Jingya has a spoiled temper. Even your mother-in-law and I can't always control her. Fortunately, she is devoted to you and listens to you. You should be more tolerant and patient with her in the future."
Liu Feng nodded solemnly and promised, "Father-in-law, rest assured, I will definitely cherish Jingya and be tolerant of everything about her."
The tea ceremony concluded successfully.
At this moment, the bridesmaid stepped forward, carrying a pair of exquisitely embroidered wedding shoes. The shoes were embroidered with twin lotus flowers, symbolizing the couple's love and eternal union.
Liu Feng took the wedding shoes, knelt on one knee, gently held Yu Jingya's ankle, and put the shoes, a symbol of happiness, on her feet.
His fingers inadvertently touched her delicate skin, and Yu Jingya's cheeks instantly flushed red. She lowered her head shyly, looking at Liu Feng's serious expression, her heart filled with sweetness.
The bridesmaids cheered from the sidelines: "Groom, now that you've put your shoes on, you'd better say a few sweet words to coax your bride!"
Liu Feng raised his head and looked at Yu Jingya tenderly, saying, "Jingya, from now on, no matter what the wind or rain, I will hold your hand and accompany you through every step of life."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingya's eyes welled up with tears, and she responded softly, "Okay."
Before leaving, according to custom, the bride and groom ate tangyuan (sweet rice balls) together. Relatives and friends gathered around and loudly asked, "Tangyuan, are they raw or not?"
The bride answered shyly, "Yes."
Then everyone pressed on, "How many children?"
Some laughed and shouted, "Let's have a third child!" Laughter echoed in the room, making the atmosphere even more joyful.
Everything is ready, and the auspicious time has arrived.
Liu Feng stood up, took Yu Jingya's hand, and the two smiled at each other...
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