Chapter 662: Chapter 662. Happy News....
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Giant red lanterns hung on both sides of the gate of the Zhong Manor. The majestic stone lions had red silk around their necks. The palace band was playing cheerful music on both sides of the gate. The big red word “happy” on the gate was particularly eye-catching.
Su Qing and Xiao Zeyu had arrived at Zhong Yong’s house early in the morning. Li Daniu had only arrived yesterday and had already woken up to help Zhong Yong out. After all, he had been married once, so he knew more than Zhong
Yong.
Zhong Yong was very impressive today. He looked radiant when he wore his red wedding robe and the groom’s hat. His mouth was wide open from ear to ear, and his eyes were smiling as he waited wholeheartedly to pick up Jiang
Yuyan.
They had been engaged for three years, and it was finally a happy ending.
Yuyan was so nice, waiting for him willingly.
“Zhong Yong.”
Su Qing and Xiao Zeyu arrived with their two children in a dragon carriage and a phoenix carriage. To give Zhong Yong a face, they didn’t wear casual clothes but came dressed up.
“Big Brother, Master.”
When Zhong Yong saw Su Qing and Xiao Zeyu, he was so touched that his eyes turned red.
Su Qing looked at her disciple, who was going to be the groom and had mixed feelings. The silly brat from before was tall and mighty in the groom’s uniform.
He looked pretty manly.
It was unprecedented for the Emperor and the Empress to bring the Prince and Princess to attend the wedding of their officials. However, they were in the first dynasty, and the etiquette of the old dynasty could not restrain them. These two people did not care how the censor recorded it.
Zhong Yong had no parents, but the entire Tang Empire admired his wedding.
The Emperor and Empress personally presided over the wedding. Who in the world had this honor?
The bride was not a princess and could not get married in the palace. Therefore, the Jiang family had moved from the palace to the relay station last night. The line to welcome the bride was one mile away, and proceeded to the relay station in a mighty manner.
The commoners on the street stood on both sides of the road and watched.
Who was this? The wedding is so grand!
Jiang Yuyan had already dressed and was waiting for Zhong Yong with a red veil over her head. Her heart was so excited that it was about to jump out of her chest. She had been looking forward to the day she would marry Zhong Yong. Thinking about how the couple would be able to stay together every day, Jiang Yuyan smiled blissfully.
She didn’t care how high Zhong Yong’s position was or if he had money. As long as he was safe and sound, she was happy to be able to eat and wear warm clothes.
That was why it was said that one would be satisfied only when one did not have too many extravagant demands. Only when one was satisfied would one feel happy.
As the City Lord, Seventh Master Jiang was willing to go out to give away his sister. He gave his sister a dowry of ten miles so that she wouldn’t have to worry about money after marriage.
‘■ Little sister, you must take good care of Zhong Yong after marriage. He’s very unfortunate to have no parents. You must not be willful and unruly.”
Auntie Jiang was lecturing her daughter. The older generation of women thought taking care of their husbands and raising their children was necessary. The man was the sky, and everything had to be done with him.
“Mother, I understand.”
Jiang Yuyan nodded in agreement. The red veil blocked her vision; she could only see the sky and earth under it. Auntie Jiang handed her daughter a peeled egg-
“Eat a little to fill your stomach. You can only eat when it’s dark!”
The married woman needed to sit on the bed after praying to heaven and earth and entering the bridal chamber. She could not move. In order not to urinate, she could not eat or drink from last night. She could only change her clothes in the morning after she was clean.
It was also because Auntie Jiang cared about her daughter that she secretly gave her an egg to eat.
Jiang Yuyan hadn’t eaten the night before, so she was drooling when she smelled the fragrance of the eggs. It felt like she was starving on the road to escape famine, and an egg was more or less enough to fill her stomach.
Jiang Yuyan ate it in small bites, afraid she would smudge the lipstick on her lips.
This lipstick was given to her by the Empress. Not only did she give her lipstick, but she also gave her rouge, makeup, and something called lotion. The Empress also sent two nannies to help her put on makeup!
Jiang Yuyan was stunned when she saw herself in the mirror after her makeup was done. She couldn’t wait to see how Zhong Yong would look when he lifted her veil and saw her.
After finishing the egg, the auspicious time was almost up. Eldest Brother came over and lectured her for a while. It was similar to what Mother said, asking her to care for her husband and raise her children.
Jiang Yuyan obediently agreed. She didn’t know what time it was, so she was a little anxious. It wasn’t until she heard the honking of the bride’s horn that Jiang Yuyan felt relieved. She placed her hands on her knees, her left hand below and her right hand above. She was sitting very elegantly.
“Big Brother, I’m here to pick up my wife.”
When he entered, Zhong Yong strode into the courtyard and shouted with his unique loud voice.
Seventh Master Jiang came out to greet him with a smile.
“Yes, my master has prepared it for me.”
Zhong Yong took out a few red packets from the sleeve pocket of his wedding robe and picked a big one for his brother-in-law.
“Enough, let’s go inside!”
Seventh Master did not even look at it. He was just trying to keep a good picture. He could not block the groom out because of a red packet.
When he saw the red packet, Seventh Master Jiang was stunned. A thousand taels of silver was too much.
Zhong Yong impatiently strode into Jiang Yuyan’s room and saw the person he had been thinking about day and night sitting quietly by the bed with a red veil over her head and a bridal gown on. The corners of his mouth curled up to his ears, and he said in a sweet voice,
“Yuyan, your husband is here to pick you up.”
Seventh Master Jiang entered the house behind his brother-in-law. When he heard Zhong Yong speak in such a mushy voice, he could not help but rub his arms and suck in a breath of air.
“A beautiful day, a beautiful couple…”
After the matchmaker said a series of auspicious words and went through the process of picking up the bride, she asked her brother-in-law, Jiang Laoqi, to carry the bride to the bridal sedan chair personally.
Zhong Yong had brought an eight-legged sedan chair that was very spacious and comfortable. Jiang Yuyan was placed in the sedan chair by her brother. She could see a line of heaven and earth under the veil and saw a pair of feet wearing new boots standing in front of the sedan chair. Those big feet must belong to Zhong Yong. Jiang Yuyan pursed her lips and smiled. This was the last time Big Brother Zhong would wear shoes made by others. In the future, his shoes will be made by herself.
When Zhong Yong went to put down the curtain, he whispered to Jiang Yuyan,
“Yuyan, let’s go home.”
Jiang Yuyan nodded her head lightly, feeling sweet inside.
The procession to pick up the bride went back. This time, it was even longer. The procession to pick up the bride had already arrived at the Zhong Manor, and the dowry had not been completely taken away.
This imposing ten miles of red dress made the people of the capital envious. How big of an official’s daughter was this? The groom was so blessed to have such a large dowry.
The bridal sedan arrived at the entrance of the Zhong Residence. After Zhong Yong kicked the curtain, the bridal granny helped Jiang Yuyan off the sedan.
A brazier was placed at the entrance, and the moment the bride got off, the brazier lit up. This was also a necessary relief for marriage in ancient times. After crossing the brazier, there was no bad luck, and the days were prosperous.
Jiang Yuyan covered her head with a red veil and was helped to the brazier by the matchmaker. She didn’t know what was going on. The fire in the brazier was burning too high, and Jiang Yuyan was so scared that she didn’t dare to step over when she saw the rising flames from under the veil.
The matchmaker sang at the side,
” The bride will cross the fire and smoke when she passes through the door. She will have more money and children next year. She will not be angry if she is respectful to her in-laws.. Everything will be happy if the family is harmonious!”