Chapter 118 Getting Married (3)
Chapter 118 Getting Married (3)
The gate of the general's mansion was crowded with people watching the fun. There was a wedding being held in the general's mansion today, and it was said that the man was marrying a country girl. Everyone was curious about what kind of person he was, who could make a general known as the God of War willing to give up so many ladies and marry a country girl.
Although most people were there to watch the fun, it did not stop them from sincerely blessing Mu Jintang. After all, this was the wedding of the Daqing God of War who had protected their stable life.
The General's Mansion didn't care whether they came to watch the fun or to offer blessings; they accepted them generously and scattered copper coins three times on the spot, sharing the joy and happiness together.
The people who came to watch the fun were even happier, and they all spread the word about how much Mu Jintang liked the new general's wife.
When the team arrived at the general's mansion, the people present all stretched their heads, wanting to catch a glimpse of the general's wife.
Tang Peipei listened to the sound of firecrackers and the bustling noise outside, and she began to feel inexplicably nervous.
Mu Jintang got off the horse and, under the instructions of the matchmaker, gently kicked the sedan door three times.
The matchmaker shouted happily: "The groom welcomes the bride down from the sedan chair."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Peipei saw through the veil, a large hand with distinct joints lifting the curtain of the sedan chair.
Tang Peipei knew that it was Mu Jintang's hand, so she gently placed her hand on Mu Jintang's hand and let him lead her out of the sedan.
A brazier had already been prepared at the door, and Mu Jintang took Tang Peipei to the brazier.
The matchmaker said loudly: "The bride and groom step over the fire basin, and live a happy life together."
Mu Jintang gently picked up Tang Peipei, and Tang Peipei's hands naturally wrapped around Mu Jintang's neck. The people around them began to laugh and congratulate them.
After Mu Jintang carried Tang Peipei over the brazier, he carried Tang Peipei all the way to the main hall where the ceremony was held.
Sitting in the main seat was Princess Qinghe.
Sitting on both sides are relatives of aristocratic families.
Tang Peipei was led to the center of Qinghe County Lord's lobby.
The clansmen on both sides were somewhat dissatisfied with the fact that Princess Qinghe chose such a village girl to be the wife of General Mu Jintang. Although they had come, they all looked unhappy.
Princess Qinghe ignored this group of old stubborn people and looked at Mu Jintang and Tang Peipei happily.
Once Tang Peipei comes home, she can hold her grandson and play with him every day.
She was thinking about how to take care of her grandson and make him the closest person to her as soon as possible.
At the signal of Princess Qinghe, the housekeeper shouted loudly: "Heaven and earth are in harmony, and the two beauties in the world are meeting at the bridge. Mu Jintang and Tang Peipei are reunited, and the wedding is auspicious. They worship their ancestors together, and the hall is auspicious and the beautiful words are loud. It is a good match given by heaven. They respect and love each other and live happily together for a hundred years. My ancestors are above, and I believe they are also happy. I hope my ancestors will bless the future generations, and the prosperity will continue for a hundred generations.
I bow to the heaven, earth, sun, moon and stars.
Second bow to the East Jia Yi Wood,
Three bows to the south, Bing and Ding fire,
Four bows to the western Geng and Xin metals,
Five bows to the northern Ren and Gui water,
Six bows to the central earth,
Seven bows to the three generations of ancestors,
Eighth, I bow to my parents for their kindness in giving birth to me.
The nine homages to the teacher are full of affection.
Ten bows to relatives and friends, one bow to each other."
With a series of greetings, Mu Jintang took Tang Peipei to pay their respects one by one.
For the last bow, Mu Jintang and Tang Peipei bowed together.
The housekeeper said: "The ceremony is over, send her to the bridal chamber."
Mu Jintang picked up Tang Peipei again and never put her down again. They walked along the way, and the matchmaker said auspicious words all the way.
Listening to the jokes and laughter of the people around her, Tang Peipei felt shy for the first time and buried her head in Mu Jintang's arms embarrassedly.
In this way, Mu Jintang carried Tang Peipei through the corridor garden and came to the new house.
Tang Peipei sat on the edge of the bed, and the room was also crowded with people.
The wedding lady stood by and looked at Mu Jintang and said, "General, it's time to choose your veil."
After saying this, he waved to the maid who was waiting on the side, and the maid brought a tray with a golden scale on it.
The matchmaker said: "Use the scale to pick the veil, and you will be happy and content until the end of your life."
After saying that, he gestured to Mu Jintang to pick up the weighing rod, and Mu Jintang did as he was told.
The matchmaker smiled and said, "The left side of the scale bar represents good fortune, the right side represents wealth."
Mu Jintang obediently lifted the left veil.
The matchmaker said again: "The right one is as good as your wish."
Mu Jintang lifted the veil on the right side again.
The matchmaker said again: "The one in the middle is full of gold and jade."
Mu Jintang lifted her head from the middle, revealing Tang Peipei's shy and tight face.
Everyone present took a deep breath and sighed in their hearts: No wonder Daqing's God of War General would be willing to marry a village girl. This is not a village girl at all; it would not be an exaggeration to say that she is a fairy.
Look at this fair skin, these bright big eyes, these tight facial features, how can a country girl look like this?
It was also the first time that Mu Jintang saw Tang Peipei put on makeup. Today, Tang Peipei's facial features looked even more beautiful under the tight makeup, and Mu Jintang was amazed.
He had always known that Tang Peipei was very beautiful, but he had never expected her to be so beautiful, especially in her red dress, her tight little face and fair skin made her look even more pure and refined.
Mu Jintang seemed to want to drive all these people away. He just wanted to keep such a beautiful wife for himself to admire and love her.
Mu Jintang immediately said to everyone: "If you have nothing to do, go to the front and have a drink and a feast." Then he was about to send everyone away.
The matchmaker said, "Wait a minute, the ceremony isn't over yet."
Mu Jintang immediately turned cold and asked, "Any other ceremony?"
The matchmaker asked, "General, you and your wife haven't had your wedding wine yet?"
Mu Jintang was a little embarrassed and said, "Then drink it quickly."
The matchmaker waved to the maid behind her, and the maid brought a tray, this time with two wine glasses and a pot of wine on it.
The matchmaker poured the wine and said to Mu Jintang and Tang Peipei, "The newlyweds, please drink the wedding wine and love each other forever."
Mu Jintang picked up the two glasses of wine on the tray and handed one to Tang Peipei.
Mu Jintang picked up the wine glass and said, "Madam, I toast to you."
Tang Peipei also raised his glass and toasted back.
After drinking the wedding wine, Mu Jintang could finally kick the person out.
At this time, a maid came in from outside and said to Mu Jintang, "General, the eunuch has come to the palace to announce the decree."
Mu Jintang stepped forward and pulled Tang Peipei over and said, "Someone has come from the palace and said there is an imperial decree. You have to go with me to receive it."
Tang Peipei nodded and let Mu Jintang pull her to the front yard.
Because it is an order from the palace, everyone who is in the general's mansion today, whether they are the host or the guest, must be present.
When Mu Jintang and Tang Peipei arrived, the lobby outside was already full of people. When they saw Mu Jintang and his wife coming, some people quickly made way for them.
Mu Jintang pulled Tang Peipei to kneel beside Princess Qinghe.
The eunuch who announced the decree took a closer look at Tang Peipei who was following Mu Jintang, and was secretly amazed in his heart that General Mu's wife was really extraordinary in appearance.
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