Xiao Jingxi arrived on horseback to welcome his bride, followed by the Yanbei soldiers, also mounted on majestic horses, marching in unison with solemn expressions. That day, the streets of Yunyang City were deserted, with everyone rushing to the main thoroughfare to catch a glimpse of Yanbei's most distinguished young master. Because of that day, even years later, the Second Young Master Xiao remained the most handsome groom in the eyes of every Yanbei woman, bar none.
Ren Yaoqi's phoenix crown was covered with a red veil, so she couldn't see Xiao Jingxi as he approached her. She only felt the surroundings suddenly become quiet, and then a pair of boots appeared on the ground directly in front of her. Her hand was gently taken up by someone. The palm of the hand was dry and warm, with a familiar, heart-pounding electric current.
Ren Yaoqi subconsciously looked up, but her sight was still filled with red. The man, as if concerned about her discomfort, gently squeezed her hand, in a natural and intimate way. With his strength, Ren Yaoqi stood up and stood beside him.
"Come with me." Xiao Jingxi's unique voice sounded in her ears, with the same reassuring and convincing power as always.
Ren Yaoqi was led by him and walked out of her boudoir step by step.
As if to take care of Ren Yaoqi, Xiao Jingxi's steps were slow, but steady and resolute. Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but hold his hand tightly. Xiao Jingxi felt it and held her hand tighter.
The two of them bid farewell to Li and Ren Shimin together, and then Xiao Jingxi took Xiao Jingxi's hand and walked out of Ren's house along the red carpet. Every time they came to a step, Xiao Jingxi would stop and whisper a reminder to Ren Yaoqi.
The bridal sedan chair at the Yanbei Palace was larger than most other sedan chairs. It was made of the finest camphor wood, with a vermilion lacquer base and gold carvings. It was dignified and elegant, without any overly fancy furnishings.
When they reached the front of the sedan chair, the matchmaker came over and wanted to help Ren Yaoqi get in, but Xiao Jingxi waved his hand to refuse. He personally lifted the curtain and helped Ren Yaoqi get in the sedan chair.
"If you feel stuffy, lift your veil and get some fresh air. No one will see you." Finally, Xiao Jingxi leaned over and whispered in Ren Yaoqi's ear.
Ren Yaoqi felt a heat on his ear, and Xiao Jingxi had already let go of his hand and walked away.
Then, with the ceremonial officer's singing of greeting, Ren Yaoqi's sedan chair was lifted up and followed by Xiao Jingxi's horse out of Baoping Hutong.
As per custom, the wedding procession passed through the four gates of Yunyang City, east, west, south, and north. Along the way, they received blessings from all the citizens of Yunyang City. Some people had come from other prefectures and counties specifically to witness the wedding at the Yanbei Prince's Palace. In the past few days, business at the inns in Yunyang City has been booming.
Even though the hottest time of the day had already passed, Ren Yaoqi still felt stuffy sitting in the bridal sedan. She wanted to follow Xiao Jingxi's instructions and lift her veil to get some fresh air, but then she remembered that Nanny Zhou had said that the bride's veil should be lifted by the groom. It would be unlucky if someone else did it, so Ren Yaoqi hesitated for a moment before giving up.
Perhaps Xiao Jingxi had made some arrangements beforehand. The journey from Ren's house around the city to the Yanbei Palace was very smooth, without any obstacles or dangers.
The sedan stopped in front of the palace, and Ren Yaoqi was helped out by Xiao Jingxi again. This time, the two of them walked into the gate of Yanbei Palace together.
The incense table and altar had already been set up in the main hall of Chengde Hall in the Yanbei Palace. The first thing the newlyweds had to do upon entering was to worship their ancestors and obtain the approval of the ancestors of the Xiao family. Only then could they worship in the hall.
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