NCCnovel Chapter 308 The ceremony is completed
Chapter 308 The ceremony is completed
"Here he comes! Here he comes! My beloved is here!"
The young eunuch at the door spoke in a shrill voice, his voice full of excitement.
With this shout, the crowd that was originally whispering to each other suddenly quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on the two gentlemen.
Li Chengqian and Su Zhi sat upright.
He has an upright posture and graceful manners.
They had always attached great importance to this wedding, and when they heard that their beloved had arrived, they quickly and elegantly adjusted their clothes, then sat down steadily with solemn expressions.
As they moved, the atmosphere at the scene became more solemn, and a wedding ceremony that highlighted the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty began.
Look at Zhang Xianhuai and Qin Ruzhao, who usually maneuver and act decisively in the court, but now they have completely lost their former heroism.
The two of them stood at a distance, and it took a long time before they took the first step. Then their steps were as slow as a snail, and each step was extremely difficult.
A distance that usually only takes a few moments to walk took a long time today because of their "dawdling".
Li Chengqian sat on a high seat, looking at their sluggish appearance from afar. His brows could not help but furrowed slightly, and a feeling of anxiety surged in his heart.
There was a faint glint in his eyes of the urge to stand up immediately and personally drag these two "dawdling" guys to his side. If he had not taken into account the solemn occasion of the wedding, he would have probably put it into action long ago.
After a lot of effort, the two of them moved for a long time and finally arrived in front of Li Chengqian.
They forced themselves to calm down, took a deep breath, and bowed in unison, saying loudly: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, and your Majesty the Queen."
Although the voice tried hard to remain steady, one could still hear the tension in it.
Li Chengqian nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face, and said softly: "No need to be polite, today is your big day."
After saying that, he turned to look at Su Zhi, and their eyes met, conveying a silent understanding.
"Queen, let the bride come forward!"
Su Zhi nodded gently and gracefully.
She slowly raised the exquisite and gorgeous wedding fan in her hand, and with a slight flick of her wrist, the fan lightly drew three graceful arcs in the air.
With every wave, all the bad luck that may befall in the future will be swept away, leaving only auspiciousness and happiness to protect the future of the newlyweds.
The fan stopped, and a melodious and pleasant sound of musical instruments slowly sounded. The music was either as crisp as pearls falling on a jade plate, or as gentle as the singing of a nightingale.
Li Xueyan and Jiang Lai were wearing noble green wedding dresses. Supported by their maids, they walked lightly along the dark green carpet on the ground, step by step, steadily forward.
Zhang Xianhuai and Qin Ruzhao's attention was instantly attracted. There was amazement and obsession in their eyes, and their eyes were only on the two beauties walking slowly towards them.
The expressions of the two men were exactly the same, both with their mouths slightly open, their Adam's apples rolling unconsciously, and they kept swallowing the saliva in their mouths. They looked like two bewitched perverts, completely losing their usual calmness.
Li Chengqian was sitting on a high seat, and he had a full view of their disgraceful behavior. Seeing their "ugly" appearance, he couldn't help but sneer, with a hint of ridicule in his laughter.
The two matchmakers, with smiles on their faces, led their respective brides to their sides in the order of man on the left and woman on the right, and the core ceremony of the wedding officially began.
The young eunuchs moved among the crowd in a well-trained manner, holding cups of fragrant wine steadily in their hands, and respectfully distributed a cup to everyone present.
Around them, there were many young eunuchs carrying exquisite wine jugs, ready to refill the guests' glasses at any time.
Li Chengqian gently picked up the wine glass and shook the wine in the glass slightly.
The corners of his mouth turned up, with a somewhat mischievous smile, and he said jokingly: "You two rascals better be careful, don't take it back and take the wrong bride!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the two thin-skinned boys who were not easily teased turned red, and the blush quickly spread from their necks to their foreheads.
Su Zhi listened to Li Chengqian's words from the side, frowned slightly, and shouted in a somewhat annoyed tone: "Your Majesty!"
Although there was a hint of blame in that voice, it was more of an intimacy between husband and wife.
When Li Chengqian heard Su Zhi's words, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, and that laugh was hearty.
"Haha, you are still young after all."
"Alright, hurry up and finish the ceremony. The Queen and I are waiting to go to Xianyang to attend your wedding!"
After hearing Li Chengqian's words, the two couples woke up from their dreams. They quickly gathered their minds and stood up straight.
The old eunuch said "The ceremony begins" in a steady and long voice, and the whole place suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath and waited quietly for the ceremony to begin.
"The ritual of washing hands and body is the beginning of etiquette and morality, which lies in straightening the body, harmonizing the complexion, and speaking in a smooth manner."
The old eunuch's rhythmic voice echoed in the air, and two golden basins were steadily handed to the newlyweds by the young eunuchs.
The clear water in the basin shimmered in the sunlight, like bright mirrors, reflecting the slightly nervous yet expectant faces of the newlyweds.
The four of them slowly stretched out their hands and gently dipped their fingers into the water, feeling the cool touch. At this moment, their body and mind were baptized.
After their hands were wet, they gently shook off the water droplets on their hands, and the water droplets splashed in the air.
Get rid of all bad luck.
"Sharing the same lair and drinking the same wine, husband and wife are equal in status, from now on they are one, and together they bow to their parents!"
The old eunuch's voice sounded again
According to common sense, Zhang Xianhuai and Li Xueyan should have bowed to Li Daozon on the side, but in the etiquette system of the Tang Dynasty, Heaven and Earth are the parents of the emperor and the teacher, and Your Majesty and the Queen are the parents of everyone in the world.
The four of them picked up the wine glasses respectfully. Li Chengqian and Su Zhi also smiled and picked up the wine glasses in their hands.
Li Chengqian looked at the newcomer with gentle eyes.
"I wish you a long and happy life together, many children and good fortune."
"Come on, do it."
Those words contained expectations for the newcomers of the two teams.
The four responded in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
They raised their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.
Fortunately, the wine used today was not the spicy and strong Xiaobaigan, but a fruit wine with a sweet taste and rich fruity aroma. Otherwise, with the alcohol tolerance of the two women, Li Xueyan and Jiang Lai, they would probably not be able to bear it at this moment.
"Husband and wife bow to each other and respect each other like guests!"
The old eunuch's words rang out again on the scene.
The two couples slowly turned around and looked into each other's eyes. At that moment, it seemed as if they only had each other in their eyes.
Each other's faces were clearly reflected in each other's eyes. They lowered their heads slightly, a shy blush on their faces, but their eyes were full of love. They looked at each other shyly and expectantly.
As the four people slowly bowed, their figures, illuminated by the sunlight, looked like a beautiful painting, frozen in this moment in history.
As the old eunuch's long and solemn voice of concluding the marriage rang out, it meant that the marriage was officially concluded in the presence of everyone, including His Majesty and the Queen.