It must be said that although Jiang Qianqian's words were straightforward, they comforted Jiang Shichen very well.
Meanwhile, Zhou Wan was also extremely nervous.
"Mother, would you please make an appearance as my mother tomorrow?" she asked, tugging at Xu Yuehuai's arm in a manner that was both coquettish and pleading.
“Zhou Wan, I don’t think this is appropriate.” Xu Yuehuai was somewhat reluctant: “Although you call me ‘Mother,’ I am not your biological mother, but your improper mother-in-law. No matter how you look at it, it is inappropriate.”
However, Zhou Wan insisted and tried her best to persuade her: "Mother, otherwise I won't have any parents. Tie Xiong is an official, after all. If I marry in such a shabby way, I will definitely be laughed at. Besides, Tie Xiong and I have no parents. The prince has agreed to appear as Tie Xiong's parents. You are the most suitable." As she spoke, Zhou Wan suddenly became disappointed.
"How could it be a joke? With the Duchess of Zhenguo as your witness, so many people would envy that." Xu Yuehuai still tried to be tactful.
As soon as San Niang returned, she heard them talking about paying respects to their parents. Seeing that Xu Yuehuai was unwilling and Zhou Wan was somewhat sad, she also spoke up to persuade her.
“Ah Yue, since Zhou Wan calls you Mother, you can’t let her get married alone without her parents.” Third Sister got to the heart of the matter.
In fact, Xu Yuehuai was also conflicted. On the one hand, he didn't want to be the one, but on the other hand, he felt sorry for Zhou Wan.
"Yes, Mother, how can you be so heartless?" Zhou Wan was also very sad.
A hint of heartache flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, and she immediately hugged her: "Alright, alright, Zhou Wan, I agree, but after you get married, you can no longer call me Mother."
“But you are, after all, my mother…” Zhou Wan choked up for a moment.
Regardless of the circumstances, the bond between Xu Yuehuai and her cannot be simply severed by her remarriage.
Xu Yuehuai brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and quickly said, "I understand what you mean, but if you marry Tiexiong in the future and still call me Mother, people will definitely laugh at you. Zhou Wan, we are in Chang'an now, so we must be careful in everything we do and absolutely cannot make a single mistake."
“Mother, I understand.” Zhou Wan naturally understood all of this.
But she always felt that once she left, she would no longer be a part of Tianxianglou, yet this "Mother" was their only connection.
Xu Yuehuai quickly reached out and hugged her, gently comforting her: "Even if you get married, you will still be in Chang'an City and will still have to come to Tianxiang Tower to help out. Our Tianxiang Tower business is already so big, and we will definitely start a new business in the future. I will open one next to your husband's house and ask you to be the manager."
"Okay." At this moment, Zhou Wan was completely relieved.
Seeing them hugging each other, Third Sister was overjoyed: "Alright, alright, quickly check if there's anything else to prepare, tomorrow is the big day."
"Okay, I'll go check on the preparations again." Xu Yuehuai got up to check.
Zhou Wan took Xu Yuehuai's hand, and they went to see it together.
That night, Zhou Wan felt nervous, excited, and reluctant. She didn't sleep a wink until dawn.
The two little devils, Jiang Shichen and Jiang Qianqian, couldn't sleep either, and kept making a fuss.
Seeing them like this, Xu Yuehuai and San Niang decided to come and keep Zhou Wan company. When it got late at night, the two little devils got sleepy and went to sleep. The three adults left behind chatted quietly, laughing and talking.
As dawn broke, San Niang and Xu Yuehuai busied themselves dressing Zhou Wan in her wedding gown and doing her makeup. Then they woke up the two servants and dressed them as well, preparing for Tie Xiong to come and fetch the bride for the wedding ceremony.
Xu Yuehuai asked someone to bring over some pastries: "You all should eat some quickly, you'll definitely get hungry later, and then there won't be time to eat."
Everyone ate a piece or two to fill their stomachs before quickly cleaning up.
They had just finished getting ready when firecrackers went off one after another outside. San Niang couldn't stop smiling: "It must be Tie Xiong coming to pick up the bride."
Xu Yuehuai was also very happy. He busied himself covering Zhou Wan's head with the veil, and didn't forget to tease her, "Zhou Wan, don't move."
"Okay, okay," Zhou Wan replied, but as the sounds of firecrackers and drums grew closer, she couldn't help but steal a glance.
Just as the sound of firecrackers outside grew closer, Third Sister suddenly patted her head and quickly handed Zhou Wan an apple: "You mustn't drop this apple, so that everything goes smoothly."
Zhou Wan was very happy to see a group of people working so hard for her.
The two little ones stood obediently at the door, waiting patiently.
"They're here! They're here to pick up the bride!" A waiter from Tianxiang Restaurant shouted from outside, and Third Sister went out to stop them, along with other waiters. Everyone was beaming with joy.
Tie Xiong was dressed in his wedding attire today, looking especially happy. When he saw the servants blocking the door, he took out the candy and money he had prepared in advance, and only then was he able to pass through smoothly.
When there was a commotion outside, Xu Yuehuai returned to the main hall and sat on the high seat. Then, Jiang Qianqian and Jiang Shichen helped Zhou Wan out from inside, one on each side.
Zhou Wan bowed to Xu Yuehuai to take her leave after receiving his instructions, and Xu Yuehuai also put a gilded jade bracelet on her wrist.
She felt sad and reluctant to part at this moment. Xu Yuehuai patted her hand, signaling her not to cry. On this joyous day, she should move forward with a smile.
Tie Xiong arrived at the main hall without incident. After bowing to Xu Yuehuai with Zhou Wan, he carried Zhou Wan to the bridal sedan chair.
Jiang Shichen followed Zhou Wan into the bridal sedan chair, and the two held hands, both extremely happy.
After finishing up here, Tie Xiong led the men to the Regent's Palace for the wedding ceremony, while Xu Yuehuai and San Niang also hurried over, as they had agreed to be the parents.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze sat on either side of the main hall, while the Duchess of Zhenguo presided over the situation.
Jiang Shichen was standing right next to Zhou Wan, holding onto her clothes, watching her and Tie Xiong get married.
First bow to Heaven and Earth,
Second bow to the parents,
Husband and wife bow to each other.
Sent to the bridal chamber
The ceremony is complete.
As soon as the Duchess finished speaking, cheers erupted from the crowd, who shouted, "Enter the bridal chamber! Enter the bridal chamber!"
Zhou Wan's face was already flushed, but thankfully she was wearing a veil. Amidst the cheers, Tie Xiong carried her back to the bridal chamber and then returned to toast the guests.
After toasting everyone, Tie Xiong went to see Zhou Wan, while the other guests had almost finished eating and drinking.
Xu Yuehuai quickly loosened her muscles and bones. She had been keeping a smile on her face all day, and now her face was stiff from smiling. She quickly made some funny faces to relax.
Lady Zhenguo, having experienced this herself, was more familiar with these things than others. Fearing that Xu Yuehuai might not be able to handle it, she quickly handed her a pancake: "You must be tired after a busy day. Eat something to tide you over."
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