The lights gradually dimmed, as if night had quietly fallen, enveloping the entire stage in a tranquil and sacred atmosphere.
The wedding officiant, with her graceful figure and light, delicate steps, walked slowly onto the stage.
She held a delicate incense burner steadily in her hands, from which wisps of smoke rose, drifting lightly like celestial mist. The fragrance was serene and refreshing, gently caressing the hearts of every guest, washing away worldly troubles and bringing endless peace and tranquility.
This is the Purifying and Peaceful Incense, also known as the Spirit Incense. The best man and maid of honor, with solemn expressions, followed behind, each carrying a tray full of celebratory fruits.
The matchmaker approached the offering table, bowed slowly, and silently prayed for blessings from heaven and earth and protection from all relatives. With her gentle and ceremonial movements, the surrounding guests lowered their heads and quieted their minds, immersing themselves in the solemn atmosphere and joining in the prayers.
At this moment, the person offering the blessing slowly walked to the side, gently closed his eyes, and softly recited a prayer. His voice was deep and mellow, echoing in the air and touching people's hearts: "Fragrance wafts and lingers, adorn the branches with brocade robes, heaven and earth gather blessings and good fortune, and relatives protect and bestow auspiciousness."
After the three bows, the matchmaker rose and offered red dates, longans, lotus seeds, and other auspicious symbols, wishing for many children, wealth, good fortune, and family reunion. Every raised hand and every bow was imbued with sincere blessings, inspiring awe in all who beheld her.
The wedding attendants burned incense to warm the hall, and the ceremony concluded. The officiants quietly withdrew, disappearing silently to one side of the stage, leaving this space to the newlyweds who were about to appear.
"The auspicious hour has arrived, the bride and groom have arrived!" With this shout, all eyes in the room instantly focused on the entrance.
Liu Feng wore a red robe with gold embroidery and dragon patterns, and a scholar's hat, which made his handsome face look even more dignified and his eyes deep and bright.
Yu Jingya followed closely behind, draped in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, her phoenix shawl trailing on the ground. Though her face could not be fully seen beneath the red veil that resembled golden cicada wings, one could sense her gentleness and shyness from her graceful figure and light steps.
She moved slowly and gently, holding the other end of the red embroidered ball tightly in her hand. The red embroidered ball was like an invisible red thread, tightly binding the fates of the two of them, intertwined and inseparable.
They stepped over the brazier, symbolizing prosperity; shot red arrows to ward off evil spirits; and stepped over the saddle, signifying peace and safety. Step by step, they walked towards the center of the wedding hall.
Wherever the two went, everyone was amazed, as if time had turned back, gathering all the prosperity and beauty of a thousand years into this perfect couple.
The master of ceremonies said: "The son of the Liu family is marrying today, a proper and solemn marriage, faithful and unwavering. Raising his cup, he casts a disdainful glance at the blue sky, as radiant as a jade tree standing in the wind; the daughter of the Yu family is marrying today, like a peach blossom in full bloom, dazzling in her beauty. Among all the beauties in the crowd, all other colors pale in comparison."
Every word carried heartfelt blessings, touching the hearts of everyone present. As the words fell, thunderous applause erupted, and guests cast envious glances, further intensifying the festive atmosphere.
Next, the emcee introduced the officiant, Shi Hong, as the groom Liu Feng's senior from his academic program. Shi Hong went on stage and delivered a heartfelt wedding speech, offering the newlyweds his best wishes.
Then, the wedding ceremony officially began. The newlyweds each held one end of a red ball, symbolizing their impending marriage.
First, they bowed deeply to Heaven and Earth, expressing gratitude for the blessings of Heaven and Earth that granted them the chance to meet again. Second, they bowed to their parents, expressing gratitude for their nurturing and selfless dedication. Finally, they bowed to each other, their eyes filled with deep affection, promising to stay together for life.
After the newlyweds bowed and kowtowed three times, the best man, with a smile on his face, quickly presented them with a lucky scale.
The groom, Liu Feng, took the steelyard beam, held one end, and gently lifted the veil from the bride's head. The movement was gentle and slow, as if he were unveiling the most precious treasure in the world.
In an instant, Yu Jingya's shy and charming face was revealed to everyone, just like a blooming lotus, beautiful and captivating, making people feel affection for her.
At this moment, Liu Feng stared at her, mesmerized. In a daze, he seemed to return to the past, to those missed moments, to those past heartaches and regrets.
But now, he could finally make amends. He took Yu Jingya's hand and said affectionately, "I will not betray your love in this life, nor will I disappoint your wishes."
As Yu Jingya listened to his sweet words and gazed into his tender eyes, a strange feeling welled up in her heart, as if they had known each other in three past lives and that she had loved him in each one.
However, just as this moment of overflowing happiness arrived, a commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance of the wedding tent. Two men barged in, claiming to be from the Supernatural Abilities Investigation Bureau, and said in a harsh tone, "Liu Feng, come with us."
Upon hearing this, Liu Feng flew into a rage. He could not tolerate anyone ruining this most beautiful moment of his life with Yu Jingya. He coldly uttered, "Get out!" This concise and powerful statement, like a thunderclap, made the air tremble.
The two people were instantly struck as if by lightning. Their bodies were controlled by an invisible, powerful current, and their feet left the ground. They were forced to retreat continuously until they were out of the wedding tent. They were then thrown high into the air and fell into the fishpond with a "plop," splashing up a large amount of water.
Tong Miao, the junior disciple, who had been sitting at the table, immediately stood up upon seeing this, walked quickly to Liu Feng's side, and whispered, "Uncle-Master, I'll handle this matter."
After saying this, he strode out of the wedding tent.
Making trouble at his junior uncle's wedding hall shows that he doesn't take Wudang seriously. Tong Miao was also extremely angry. Since entering the Qi Refining Realm, he has been practicing his skills diligently. It's time for him to show his abilities.
The guests were initially in an uproar, with some bigwigs even more shocked, but they quickly quieted down; it was just a minor incident in the entire wedding ceremony.
Nevertheless, Liu Feng and Shi Hong exchanged glances, a profound meaning flashing in their eyes, as they already had a plan for their next move.
The wedding ceremony continued, and laughter filled the wedding tent once again, as if the recent commotion had never happened. Afterwards, the newlyweds would serve tea to their parents.
Yu Jingya respectfully addressed her parents-in-law as "Mom and Dad," her voice sweet and gentle. Her mother-in-law, He Qunfang, was overjoyed to see her son married and his sweet and lovely daughter-in-law.
She placed a gold bracelet around Yu Jingya's neck, a gesture brimming with affection that brought tears to Yu Jingya's eyes. She called out "Mom and Dad!" again, her voice filled with gratitude and happiness.
This scene moved everyone present.
The bride's family members were even more shocked, wondering why Yu Jingya's in-laws were so extravagant. Weren't a pair of gold bracelets enough? Why did they send such a whole string of them?
Seeing how much her mother doted on Yu Jingya, the eldest sister, Liu Yue, couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
She knew in her heart that her mother, He Qunfang, felt very guilty about her fourth brother's childhood paralysis and had always wanted to make it up to him. But as Liu Feng grew up, he became very sensible and lacked nothing.
So He Qunfang transferred this affection to her daughter-in-law Yu Jingya, making Liu Yue feel both warm and a little lost, worried that her status as her "little cotton-padded jacket" might be in jeopardy.
Everything went smoothly after that. The ceremony was complete, and the newlyweds distributed red envelopes and candies. All the children in the village and their guests cheered with joy.
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