wedding banquet
The news of their marriage spread like wildfire, riding on auspicious clouds to all corners of the three realms.
The Dragon Palace of the East Sea, the Fox Clan of Qingqiu, the Tiger Clan of the Western Regions, as well as the celestial officials and colleagues of the God of Wealth's Mansion, and even the valley where the Old Man of Qihuang lives in seclusion, all received meticulously written, gold-embossed invitations.
The wording on the invitation was personally decided by Qian Jin, and a line of small print was printed in a conspicuous place: "Thanks to the matchmaker for bringing us together, this perfect couple is a match made in heaven."
At the Old Man of the Moon's residence, the Old Man of the Moon held the invitation card, turning it over and over, grinning from ear to ear. He proudly showed it off to the little matchmaker beside him, saying, "Look! Look! What does it mean to know how to be grateful! Qian Jin is a good match! I'm so proud of myself!" Although the mountain of unconnected red threads in his residence still indicated his heavy workload and long road ahead, being able to openly "show his face" on the God of Wealth's invitation card and in front of all the immortals was already a great satisfaction.
Upon receiving the invitation from the boy, the old man stroked his white beard and chuckled, "These two little fellows have finally achieved their goal." He turned and retrieved a pre-prepared gift from the depths of his medicine cabinet: several bottles of painstakingly refined life-saving elixirs and nourishing holy medicines. He instructed the boy, "Pack your things, and come with me to the God of Wealth's Mansion to ask for a cup of celebratory wine! While you're at it, see if that old ginseng fellow has gotten any fatter!"
The God of Wealth of the North Road had the deepest friendship with Qian Jin and Ao Ming, so he received the news first and prepared the most generous and timely gifts. In addition to the usual auspicious treasures, he also presented a special border trade permit granted to Luming Town, which was both practical and thoughtful.
The other gods of wealth also expressed their desire to join in the fun and share in the joy.
In the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, the Dragon King and Dragon Queen were extremely busy. Not only did they have to prepare the itinerary and gifts for attending the wedding at the God of Wealth's Palace, but they also had to make preparations for an even grander celebration in their own East Sea.
Seeing his parents making such a fuss, Ao Ming couldn't help but advise, "Father, Mother, there's really no need for such a complicated process. Simple and warm is enough."
The Dragon Queen immediately gave him a reproachful look, her tone filled with emotion and relief: "My son, how can we skimp on this? After all, back then, I thought your marriage would be... cough cough, quite difficult! Now that you've brought such a wonderful girl like Qian Jin home, our East Sea must hold a grand and glorious ceremony!"
The Dragon King nodded repeatedly, stroking his beard in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes! Your mother is absolutely right! This matter must be handled with great fanfare!"
Ao Ming: "..." He glanced helplessly at the turtle prime minister who was trying not to laugh, and silently swallowed back what he was going to say.
On Qian Jin's side, however, was a completely different, heartwarming scene. Having lost her father at a young age, and with her three masters asleep in the earth's veins, she couldn't help but feel a little somber when talking about her "natal home." Upon learning this, the God of Wealth waved his hand and said kindly, "Qian Jin, since you come from our God of Wealth's Mansion, this is your natal home! I will consider myself your family and send you off on your wedding!"
Old Man Shen, who happened to be drinking nearby, immediately put down his wine jar upon hearing this and exclaimed, "Wait! How could I miss out on such a good thing? I watched Qian girl grow up! Oh no, I mean, she got into trouble with me... Bah, she's the one I'm most connected with! I have to count myself! I'm also part of her family!"
Thus, Qian Jin's "family lineup" was determined: the God of Wealth as the main figure, and the Elder Shen as the auxiliary figure, making for a truly luxurious lineup.
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On the day of the wedding at the God of Wealth Mansion, the entire mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and celestial music filled the air, exuding "understated luxury" everywhere.
The pillars are entwined with strings of pearl beads imbued with pure spiritual energy, the tables for guests are adorned with cups and goblets carved from millennia-old warm jade, and even the fragrance permeating the air is the calming scent of ancient agarwood.
It can be said that the profound cultural heritage of the God of Wealth's Mansion and its respect for the newlyweds are revealed in silence.
The auspicious hour has arrived, and the two couples, dressed in specially designed wedding attire, walk side by side into the main hall.
Lan Jie'er and Ban Ge'er were a pair. Lan Jie'er wore the unique brocade of Qingqiu, her clothes fluttering like the morning glow reflecting on snow; Ban Ge'er wore a white outfit in the style of the Tiger Clan, embroidered with dark gold tiger stripes, looking majestic and upright.
The couple Qian Jin and Ao Ming were particularly eye-catching. Qian Jin didn't choose the traditional bright red wedding dress, but instead wore a light gold gown made of silk brocade, embroidered with auspicious cloud and coin patterns in gold and silver thread. It was both luxurious and unique, perfectly matching her "money-grubbing" nature. Her jeweled crown was also inlaid with teardrop pearls, shimmering brilliantly. Ao Ming, on the other hand, wore a deep blue brocade robe with dragon patterns, perfectly complementing Qian Jin's gown. He was exceptionally handsome, and his eyes were overflowing with tenderness as he looked at the radiant Qian Jin beside him.
The wedding was meticulously planned in every detail. The guests' seats were arranged according to the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams to ensure that every guest could feel the most comfortable flow of spiritual energy; the drinks were ancient wines from the East Sea and celestial dew from a hundred flowers provided by Shen Lao; and the dishes were delicacies from all corners of the world, carefully prepared by the best celestial chefs from the God of Wealth's Mansion.
The reactions from all sides were enthusiastic. The Dragon King and Dragon Queen looked at their son with pride; the elders of the Tiger and Fox clans nodded repeatedly as they looked at Ban Ge'er and Lan Jie'er; all the gods offered their blessings, with auspicious words such as "May you be forever united," "May you have a son soon," and "May your blessings be long and lasting" ringing out. The Old Man of the Moon even used his magic in front of everyone to tie a golden, exceptionally thick red thread between the two couples, drawing cheers from the crowd.
The God of Wealth's Mansion hadn't been this lively in a long time. Laughter and clinking glasses continued for an entire day. Only when night fell and the stars filled the sky did the newlyweds, amidst good-natured cheers and blessings, be led to their carefully decorated bridal chamber.
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Inside the bridal chamber, red candles burned brightly, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Ao Ming's heart pounded like a drum. He looked at Qian Jin, who was sitting upright on the edge of the bed, his palms sweating slightly. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited yet shy feelings.
Under the candlelight, Qian Jin's bright face came into view. Her cheeks were flushed from drinking and excitement, and her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, more dazzling than any star.
Looking at her like this, Ao Ming felt a surge of warmth in his heart, thinking that she, like him, was filled with boundless anticipation and excitement for their wedding night.
His cheeks flushed, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he leaned down, preparing to plant a deep kiss on those alluring lips—
But then Qian Jin suddenly stood up, grabbed his wrist with surprising strength, and spoke with barely suppressed excitement and urgency:
"Ao Ming! Come quick! Don't just stand there! Let's see how much money we collected today!"
Ao Ming: "…………"
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