In the blink of an eye, it was seven days later, February 29th, the wedding day of Ye Zelin and Hua Fushu.
The south of the city is where dignitaries gather. Many dignitaries have their mansions in the south of the city, and Ye Shiheng’s general’s mansion is also in the south of the city.
Today the General's Mansion is decorated with lights and there is an endless stream of people coming to the wedding banquet, and the dignitaries are bringing their beautiful wives and families.
The male guests were in the front yard, hosted by Ye Yunlu, and the female guests were in the back yard, hosted by Dugu Lanxi.
Most of the female guests were wives of officials. They gathered in groups of three or five and talked about the bride. Everyone was curious about where the bride came from and what she looked like.
Ye Zelin is one of the most talented young men among the children of officials. No one has ever heard of him getting married. Suddenly receiving an invitation from the Ye family made the other officials' wives even more curious.
Dugu Lanxi spoke and smiled warmly, and greeted all the officials and their families warmly.
She ordered the maid to serve tea and snacks, greeted this lady and talked to that lady, and shuttled back and forth among the crowd.
A beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes called out to her, "Madam Dugu, I've never heard of your second uncle getting married before. Why is he getting married all of a sudden?"
Dugu Lanxi said, "Madam Wen, this isn't sudden. My second brother's wife is the daughter of my father's good friend. She and my second uncle have been engaged since childhood. Now that my second uncle and my second brother's wife have grown up, they are a match made in heaven, with their talent and beauty. My father and mother will naturally arrange their wedding."
A hint of disappointment flashed across the eyes of the lady in gorgeous clothes, and she continued, "I see. No wonder I haven't heard anything about your second uncle's marriage proposal."
Dugu Lanxi and Madam Wen smiled at each other. At this time, several more officials' wives came. Dugu Lanxi ordered the maid to take good care of Madam Wen and the other ladies, and she went to greet the newly arrived officials' wives.
On the day of her son's wedding, Madam Ouyang was supposed to greet the guests with Dugu Lanxi. At that time, she was in Rongli Courtyard, wearing a maroon long dress, her hair tied up in a bun, and a golden hairpin in her hair. Although it was quite old, it still radiated luster.
She paced back and forth until Ye Shiheng came back. She hurried over and asked, "Zhongping, has the old man agreed to come back?"
Ye Shiheng's face was filled with disappointment. "The old man refused to preside over Ze Lin's wedding, and he also said that there would be no need for tea and greetings tomorrow."
Madam Ouyang said, "The old man still refuses to acknowledge that Ze Lin is his grandson."
Ye Shiheng said, "Rongyue, even if the old man doesn't want to attend Zelin's wedding, with our parents' blessing, Zelin and Huaer can live happily together."
Madam Ouyang added, "In the end, it's because I, as a mother, am not recognized by the old man, and I have implicated Ze Lin in vain."
Ye Shiheng said: "Don't talk about this, the auspicious time is approaching, and Zelin will be here to pick up Huaer soon. Let's go to the front yard and take a look."
Madam Ouyang and Ye Shiheng left Rongli Courtyard together, while the Hua family, a few lanes away from the General's Mansion, was bustling with the sound of gongs and drums.
A wedding sedan was parked in front of the Hua family's door. It was bright red and exquisitely constructed. The door curtains and window curtains were embroidered with patterns of blooming flowers and prosperity, and were embellished with gold and silver. It was magnificent and exquisite.
Hua Fushu was wearing a wedding dress, but covering her face with a fan. She was carried on Hua Feimo's back and got into the wedding sedan surrounded by people.
Ye Zelin was wearing a bright red wedding gown. She got into the wedding sedan chair amidst lush flowers and then got on the decorated white horse.
Wujing said: "Lift the sedan chair."
The joyful music sounded again, and eight bearers in wedding attire carried the wedding sedan, walking behind Ye Zelin to the sound of drums and music. The welcoming party was in front, followed by the farewell party. The dowry carried in piles and boxes was dazzling to look at, and countless people lined the streets to watch the excitement.
And at the moment when the wedding procession set off, Mrs. Qidie, who was at the door, suddenly hid behind the door and burst into tears.
Hua Mingqian held her in his arms. Madam Qidie grabbed Hua Mingqian's clothes and buried her head in his arms. "Gentleman, I can't bear to leave my daughter. She has grown up, and I can't keep her forever."
Hua Mingqian said, "I will be back home in three days, and then I will be able to see my daughter."
The General's Mansion was packed with guests, bustling with people.
The towering old tree in Feiyuan Courtyard extends to Penglai Residence, with several bright pink flowers on its branches.
It’s spring time, everything is reviving, and a group of new swallows are chirping, which is moving and pleasant to the ears.
The Hua family was not far from the General's Mansion, and the wedding procession quickly returned to the General's Mansion.
Ye Zelin got off the horse, and Hua Fushu was asked to get out of the bridal sedan by the matchmaker. Hua Fushu put down the fan that was covering her face and was annoyed with Ye Zelin. Seeing this, the matchmaker hurriedly pulled up the fan to cover Hua Fushu's face, and said that it was unlucky for the bride not to cover her face.
The auspicious time was approaching. Hua Fushu stepped over the fire basin, stepped on the saddle, and the bridesmaid muttered something as she and Ye Zelin entered the main hall.
Ye Shiheng and Madam Ouyang sat upright, their faces beaming with joy. The master of ceremonies said, "The auspicious time has arrived. The bride and groom should pay homage to heaven and earth."
Madam Ouyang straightened her clothes, and Ye Shiheng straightened his collar.
The master of ceremonies said loudly: "The bride and groom bow to heaven and earth!"
Ye Zelin turned around, but Hua Fushu hesitated. Thinking of his mother's earnest words before he left, he also turned around and stood side by side with Ye Zelin.
Ye Zelin clasped his palms together, with his left hand outside and his right hand inside, his thumbs erect, his arms pushed forward, his body folded, and he bowed to the sky.
Hua Fushu held the handle of the fan in both hands, knelt down and bowed to the sky.
He bowed twice to his parents, and did the same to Ye Shiheng and Madam Ouyang who were sitting there.
After three bows, the ceremony was completed and Hua Fushu was sent to the bridal chamber, which was Penglai Residence.
Several of the guests were Ye Zelin’s close friends. Hua Fushu was sent to the bridal chamber, and Ye Zelin went to entertain his friends.
After entering Penglai Residence, Hua Fushu left Xiniang outside the house, and only she and Sanqiao were inside.
Hua Fushu casually threw away the fan she had been using to cover her face, walked towards the bed, pounded her arm, and muttered, "I'm so tired. Getting married is such a hassle."
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