The eighth day of the fifth month in the nineteenth year of Tiansheng was an auspicious day, suitable for marriage.
The poem that An Yuan'er copied unintentionally on the peach blossom bookmark back then, which she didn't understand at the time, has come true today.
The peach tree is young and tender, its blossoms are bright and beautiful. This maiden is going to her husband's home, may she bring harmony to her family.
Little did they know that some destinies are predetermined from the very beginning. With a love poem, the girl seemed to have forged a lifelong bond from that moment on.
Before the bronze mirror, the girl wore a bright red wedding dress, her long, black hair styled into a bun and adorned with a ruby hairpin, which shimmered in the sunlight.
This wedding dress is no ordinary item; it was embroidered by thousands of embroiderers over eighty-one days, making it the most exquisite piece of red brocade in the world. Legend has it that a girl who wears this wedding dress will be cherished by her husband for the rest of her life and enjoy a happy and fulfilling life.
This wedding dress was specially found by Yi Chenli for An Yuan'er. He would give his girl the most exclusive favor and unparalleled love in the world. He would make her the envy of every girl in the world.
The girl had fair skin, and her long eyelashes fluttered beneath a pair of affectionate eyes. Her eyes were full of indescribable charm, adding a touch of allure and glamour to the originally elegant and dignified fiery red wedding dress.
Among all the crowds, every beauty paled in comparison to her; the girl alone stood out, her beauty beyond compare.
Guoguo combed An Yuan'er's hair. Although she had grown up with the young lady since childhood, the girl in the mirror was so beautiful that Guoguo almost didn't recognize her.
Outside, there was a lively commotion accompanied by the booming of firecrackers. The entire household was working together to prepare for the wedding, and everyone was extremely busy.
Amidst the festive atmosphere of a grand procession, with a red bridal gown stretching for miles and an eight-person sedan chair, Yi Chenli, the crown prince of the Southern Kingdom, dressed in a red wedding gown and riding a tall, fine horse, led a large and joyous wedding procession to marry his beloved girl.
The roadsides were packed with onlookers.
The women watching secretly observed the figure and demeanor of the Southern Kingdom's prince as he dismounted from his horse, and blushed with embarrassment.
The man beside her tugged at the woman's ear and muttered, "Sister, stop dreaming about the young master. Only our Princess Wushuang is worthy of someone as divine as him. Others can only envy him from afar."
The woman said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Hmph! You brat. I was just thinking about it. I also hope that the county princess and the prince will be happy forever."
The crowd of onlookers mostly offered their blessings.
This marriage was not only a union of handsome men and beautiful women, but also a friendly alliance between the two countries, which was a cause for celebration throughout Beijing.
Yi Chenli, who rarely smiled, couldn't hide his joy on this auspicious day. A smile would frequently appear on his usually aloof face, his happiness evident. Just across the street was the An residence.
This short street, not far apart, is where the paths of two people from two different generations meet. Though the journey was arduous, it finally yielded results.
Inside, Guoguo heard the sound of the wedding procession's carriages stopping outside. At that moment, the matchmaker rushed in and shouted, "They're here! They're here! Quickly help the bride put her red veil on!"
Guoguo took out the red veil and was about to put it on An Yuan'er when An Yuan'er reached out and stopped her.
Guoguo paused, then asked in confusion, "Miss?"
An Yuan'er's heart was pounding rapidly. She felt a mix of nervousness and unease.
Why? She felt uneasy; her right eyelid was twitching again.
Everything is clearly moving in a positive direction, so why would you have such concerns?
The matchmaker urged from outside, "Miss, come out quickly. It wouldn't be good if we missed the auspicious time!"
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