As dusk approached, the sun concealed its warmth and burning sensation and seemed to roll in the golden and red clouds, blooming with brilliant beauty like a magnificent oil painting.
The most beautiful time is near dusk!
“The orioles are singing on the river island. The beautiful lady is the ideal match for the gentleman…” Amid the simple, solemn and dignified singing, the wedding procession, against the setting sun and the fiery sunset glow, comes from far away and gets closer.
Walking in front was the maid who led the way, with her hands on her chest and hidden in her wide skirt.
Next came the long procession of lantern-holding dancers wearing pink Hanfu, showing their graceful figures.
It was not until the warriors guarding the chariot in black clothes and red collars came into view that everyone saw Si Jiu sitting on a tall horse, wearing a dark purple robe and a black crown.
Xuanxun: "Xuan" is red in black. The color of the sky is Xuan, which is the most noble and orthodox color of heaven and earth.
The crown is noble, with twelve chapter patterns embroidered on it. The shoulders of the black robe are woven with sun, moon and dragon patterns; the back is woven with stars and mountains patterns; the sleeves are woven with fire, Hua insects and Zong Yi patterns.
The purple skirt has two each of woven algae, pink rice, fu and fu patterns.
This is the black and purple crown with twelve emblems that only ancient emperors could wear.
Among the twelve emblems, the sun, moon and stars represent bright images, giving rise to and nurturing all things.
Mountain dragons create clouds and rain, and are able to adapt to the changing world and help the people in order to match the sky.
The fire is bright and rises, emphasizing the spirit of understanding reason and respecting propriety.
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"The uneven water chestnuts are picked from left and right. The graceful lady plays the zither and the harp to accompany her..." The song is soul-stirring in the sunset, and the ceremony to welcome the new year is getting closer.
When the horse reached the gate of the main hall, Si Yiyan jumped off the horse and looked at the bride who was wearing wedding clothes and sitting on the phoenix chariot, walking slowly towards him.
The majestic and dignified Hanfu has elegant and smooth lines, which makes people think a lot. In its solemnity, it is soft, comfortable, graceful, detached and flows indifferently. In its gorgeousness and elegance, it reveals implicit and tactful, and in its majestic and nobleness, it reveals enchanting charm.
The chariot gradually stopped.
"The water chestnuts are uneven, and they are shoveled left and right. The graceful lady is accompanied by the music of bells and drums..."
Behind the chariot, there was a group of men in white robes with red collars. Some of them were playing the flute, some were playing the zither, and some were singing while holding bamboo slips. The soul-stirring "Guan Guan Ju Jiu" came from them.
The whole scene was extremely solemn.
Wen Xinya stepped down from the noble and magnificent chariot. Her graceful demeanor instantly eclipsed the heaven and earth and amazed everyone present.
In front of her hair, she wore a large peony flower carved out of red gold, with red beads decorating her forehead under the petals. A Nine-Phoenix Crown stood on the top of her head, with nine red gold nine-tailed phoenixes holding pearls in their mouths. They looked arrogant and noble, and as she walked gracefully with lotus steps, the nine pearls swayed gracefully.
When Wen Xinya designed the nine-tailed phoenix crown, it weighed nine pounds and nine ounces.
In order to prevent the phoenix crown from being too heavy and putting a strain on her body, Si Yiyan made the production process even more ingenious. The nine tails of the phoenix were all made as thin as a cicada's wing, and were inlaid with tiny gems, agate, jade, coral, etc., and were finely polished and dazzling.
The long robe that dragged on the ground swayed gracefully on the red carpet. As she moved with her lotus steps, the birds paying homage to the phoenix embroidered on the robe shone faintly in the last rays of the setting sun, showing her nobility.
"It's so beautiful! This is the stunning beauty of Hanfu..."
"The robe of the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix is absolutely exquisite, comparable to the art in the museum. And the jewelry on Wen Xinya's body, the Nine Phoenix Crown is solemn and majestic, the red gold peony is magnificent, the red phoenix earrings are enchanting, and the double phoenix holding a pearl necklace is exquisite..."
"I heard that the gowns and jewelry used in the wedding were all designed by Wen Xinya herself. They are simply stunning."
"I suddenly thought of the young phoenix designed by Mo Yunyao back then. The nine-phoenix crown designed by Wen Xinya is no less impressive than Mo Yunyao's."
"It seems that after the wedding, Wen Xinya's reputation in jewelry design will reach a new level!"
In the solemn and dignified atmosphere, the guests below were dazzled by the magnificent scene before them and couldn't help but whisper a few words.
At this time, Wen Xinya walked slowly towards Si Yiyan on the exquisite red carpet. In the past, people thought that gray was the most suitable color for him, but at this moment, he was wearing a black and purple crown. The color of black with a hint of red was thick and majestic, which made him look tall and slender. He looked extremely noble, and exuded an air of dominating the world and looking down on everyone.
The sacredness and dignity of the black and purple crown, the solemnity and majesty of the twelve emblems, and the majestic aura of the whole body, highlight the breadth of his mind, the great strength, and the courage that encompasses the universe and sweeps the world!
This is her husband.
She could hardly take her eyes away.
With her warm and elegant watery eyes, she gazed at the love of her life. Her heart was surging, and she could hardly control herself. At this moment, she vaguely understood the biggest difference between getting a marriage certificate and holding a wedding.
Wen Xinya approached.
Si Yiyan took her hand and asked in a low voice: "Are you okay?"
Xinya's wedding dress and jewelry weighed more than ten kilograms in total. Although he asked Mr. Du and he was told that Xinya could afford it, he was still very worried.
"Don't worry, I'm fine!"
Wen Xinya's eyes became moist. The sleeves of her three-layer Hanfu dress, in white, red and dark purple, folded over her wrists.
She carried with her a secret medicine made by Grandpa Du himself, and among the attendants, there were several who were well versed in medicine. Grandpa Du was also at the wedding venue. Si Yiyan had made careful arrangements for everything, so there was no need to worry too much.
Si Yiyan looked at her with a smile, his eyes comforting: "If you feel uncomfortable later, be sure to tell me, don't worry, I'm here for you."
He held her hand, his palm was dry but slightly moist, and it was obvious that there was nothing wrong with her body, so he felt relieved.
Wen Xinya nodded.
At this time, the men holding flutes, harps and zithers began to sing "The Book of Songs - Zhou Nan - Peach Blossoms" again.
"The peach tree is young and tender, its flowers are bright and beautiful. The daughter is getting married, and she is a good wife and mother..." The singing is not as powerful and soul-stirring as before, but more graceful and elegant.
Listening to the elegant singing, Wen Xinya felt peaceful inside.
Following Si Yiyan all the way, the complicated etiquette made her feel more solemn and dignified.
"The newlyweds are welcome to enter the wedding hall!" the master of ceremonies shouted solemnly.
The lantern bearer holding a lantern gently opened the red veiled wedding door. Si Yiyan and Wen Xinya walked into the wedding door side by side. The long red carpet stretched forward, and the two walked in hand in hand.
Si Yiyan bowed and invited Wen Xinya to enter the wedding hall. When they reached the front of the hall, he bowed again, and then the two of them performed courtesies to each other.
The master of ceremonies shouted: "Zi Er is getting married. There is a banquet for the guests. Everyone gather to congratulate and wish you a happy marriage!"
Everyone knew that the wedding was about to begin.
Before the wedding started, everyone present was shocked by the sacred and solemn atmosphere and the complicated and dignified rituals, and they looked forward to the wedding even more.
After all, such a formal Han marriage is rare in life.