1RomanceEB Chapter 1308 - 1306: The Grand Wedding
Chapter 1308 - 1306: The Grand Wedding
The three young ladies of the Tang Family were already aware of their mother’s plight.But given their father’s actions over the years, they dared not plead for her, not even having the courage to argue.
Mother and daughters parted ways in such a manner.
Moreover.
They had to follow their father’s orders.
On Tang Xun’s wedding day, they had to play the role of good sisters, suppressing their anger and sadness, gently praising and keeping cheerful smiles.
No matter how jealous, unwilling, and resentful they felt.
They had to maintain smiling faces, not daring to show the slightest grievance or carelessness.
Tang Xun listened to their hypocritical praises and saw the forced smiles in the mirror, and suddenly felt a twinge of irony and a tiny bit of sympathy.
Actually... weren’t they quite pitiable too?
But she quickly shook off the thought, chuckling to herself.
To pity them, but who would pity her then!
As she was lost in thought, a Wedding Matron suddenly shouted outside.
"The auspicious time has arrived! The bridegroom enters the door!"
As soon as the words fell, a Wedding Matron immediately took the large red bridal veil from the tray and covered her.
Then Xiao Chuan and the Wedding Matron helped her up, leading her from the dressing table to the bedside.
The room was quickly tidied, as everyone held their breaths and waited for the bridegroom to come in to seek the bride.
Under the veil, Tang Xun was also quite nervous.
Holding a large red apple in her sweaty hands, her mind blank.
She had only one thought in her mind.
’Marry him, and quickly escape from this place!’
Her excited chest rose and fell, her arms trembling slightly!
Her heart was full of longing for the future.
The experiences from the past few years flashed in her mind one by one.
From first meeting, to developing feelings, to finally pledging their hearts to each other.
Their journey was not smooth, even sometimes bumpy.
When she learned he held a high position, she even hesitated.
It was he who always led her out of difficulties, embracing happiness.
He...
That tall, graceful gentleman, that handsome, charming man, that learned and courteous man.
He was so precious, not despising her origins; he was so radiant, like he could glow.
She felt like she was living in a dark, damp crevice of stone, never seeing sunlight.
Only with him could she be free, growing uninhibitedly.
Such goodness, such goodness!
As she was reminiscing bit by bit, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, along with... many laughter sounds from onlookers.
A sweet smile appeared on her lips.
’He’s here!’
"Xunxun!"
The voice came before the person.
He opened the door, immediately coming to her side.
Through the large red veil, she could only see his boots and hems.
It was him, it really was him!
Tang Xun’s shoulders trembled slightly with excitement, her mind felt hit by lightning, blank.
She barely knew how the subsequent events unfolded.
When she came to her senses, she was already on the back of a cousin from the clan.
According to custom, the bride cannot touch the ground, she can only be carried out by an unmarried brother.
Meanwhile, Xia Jingfeng walked alongside, holding one end of a large red flower cluster, with the bride holding the other end.
He wore a red groom’s robe, with a large flower cluster tied at the chest, his tall figure perfectly complementing the attire with style.
His long hair was tied high, adorned with a pure black jade crown, his face like sculpted jade, walking with swift steps.
He originally had the aura of a gentleman’s elegance, coupled with such a handsome visage, making the surrounding ladies blush.
The few sisters accompanying the bride eyed him with envy, almost burning their eyes.
Alas... as soon as they stepped out, they were scattered on the perimeter by those brought by Xia Jingfeng.
Despite their efforts, they could not squeeze forward again.
Not just them, even other people from the Tang Residence couldn’t easily approach the bride.
This was Xia Jingfeng’s plan all along.
From today on, Xunxun would be his wife!
The Tang Family people should let her go, he wouldn’t allow them to hurt her one bit!
Tang Xun didn’t notice any of this; she got out the residence and into the sedan.
The celebratory music started playing, the carriage and horses began moving.
She relaxed within herself and quietly exhaled.
’Finally leaving, this lifetime, she’ll never set foot in this place again!’
Looking at Xiao Chuan seated beside her, she felt even more comforted.
’All is well, no worries left!’
’Tang Family, farewell, never again!’
...
The wedding procession circled around Jinling City two or three times before stopping.
Xia Jingfeng almost wished to announce to everyone that he married today.
He was usually quite approachable.
So now the city people weren’t afraid upon seeing him, they instead smiled and congratulated him.
Even those who received favors from him.
Had heard early news, waiting by the roadside.
Waiting for the Prefectural Governor’s wedding procession to pass, they threw boxes of food, fruit gifts, and other offerings into the carriage.
After two or three rounds, the carriage originally holding the dowry was piled with gifts, almost with an air of overflowing, making one laugh and cry.
Xia Jingfeng naturally didn’t bother with these.
After circling two or three rounds around the city, he rode back home with his bride.
Servants dressed in red awaited at the entrance.
Soon fireworks crackled, as guests poured out of the residence, jovially eager to see the bride.
After a flurry of activity, the newlyweds managed to hold the red brocade cluster and arrived at the hall for bowing ceremonies.
The hall was beautifully decorated by Lady Wen and Ni Manxue.
The finest red silk, the Persian tribute red carpet, and exquisite sandalwood chairs, each item exudes the expensive fragrance of Silver.
Old Master Xia and Lady Wen sat at the head.
Xia Tingfeng and Ni Manxue, being brother and sister-in-law, sat to one side.
Other attending kin and colleagues sat on another side, everyone happily gathering together.
"First bow to heaven and earth!"
"Second bow to the high hall!"
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
"Enter the bridal chamber!"
The classic ceremony quickly completed, the bride was escorted to the bridal chamber accompanied by several Madams and young ladies.
Xia Jingfeng was dragged by colleagues to the front yard to drink.
Everyone went their separate ways, promptly commencing the meal.
...
Time passed quickly, evening arrived.
Though Xia Jingfeng was dragged by colleagues and force-fed alcohol all afternoon, he managed to keep some reserve.
At the banquet, he swayed, hiccupped a few times, then slumped asleep at the table.
No matter how they tried, he wouldn’t wake up.
Seeing the groom drunk, everyone cheerfully drank a while longer before gradually leaving.
Finally, when Xia Jingfeng saw most had departed, he dared to slowly rise, wobbling toward the rear courtyard.
Feigning drunkenness, he drove away those prepared for bridal chamber pranks.
He staggered through the door, bolting it securely.
Seeing no fun was to be had, and not daring to offend the Prefectural Governor, everyone quickly left.