Xiao Cao raised her right hand, "Follow me..."
Jian Shu subconsciously raised his hand. "You go ahead."
"I, Jianshu, swear to heaven, to earth, and to all the guests..."
"I, Jianshu, swear to heaven, to earth, and to all the guests..."
"Today I marry Mu Yao, the daughter of the Zhen family, as my wife. In the future, we must respect and love each other, trust each other, encourage each other, understand and accommodate each other, support each other, and love each other for the rest of our lives." Xiao Cao spoke slowly and clearly, without raising his voice. However, in this quiet environment, people inside and outside the house could hear it clearly, causing many people to show strange eyes.
Jian Shu's pupils shrank slightly, then he slowly exhaled, straightened his back, and spoke solemnly and loudly.
When he finished speaking, Xiao Cao continued, "No matter good times or bad, no matter rich or poor, no matter healthy or sick, no matter happy or sad, I will stand by her through thick and thin, share weal and woe, and never leave her."
The further he went on, the louder Jianshu's voice became, almost like a roar. In the nearly 19 years of his life, he had never spoken loudly, let alone a roar like this. Now it seemed that it was not just a vow that Xiaocao asked him to say, but a true feeling from his heart.
"One last thing..."
Jianshu looked at Xiaocao, waiting for her to speak.
"One person for life, one pair, never two different colors."
"For a lifetime, we will be together till old age, and there will never be two different colors."
After finishing speaking, Jian Shu seemed to think it was not enough, "I, Jian Shu, swear to heaven, to earth, and to all the guests that today I will marry Mu Yao, the daughter of the Zhen family, as my wife... For the rest of my life, we will be together until we grow old together, and I will never change my mind."
Then I came for the third time. I didn’t say much at first, but by the end, my voice was a little hoarse.
"Okay." Xiaocao finally smiled.
Jianshu also laughed, sincerely, without any evil thoughts in his mind.
At this moment, many people were moved, and no matter what the other men present thought, the women, whether married or unmarried, were all envious and jealous.
As for the married ones, why didn't I meet a man like Jian Shu? - Now I don't despise Jian Shu for not being very capable and not being a man - when I got married, why didn't I have a close friend who cared about me like this
For those who are unmarried, they can’t help but ask themselves, will they have such a good life
Even those who are of a certain age can sigh to some extent.
It’s not that no one has malicious thoughts in their hearts that Jianshu was just “forced” and that any oath would be in vain in the end. However, one has to admit that at least Jianshu was very sincere when he made the oath.
Xiaocao returned to Muyao's room and saw Zhen Muyao with tears in his eyes.
"Sister Xuan..." Although it was just a few words, for Zhen Muyao, there was really nothing more precious than this. She had only known Sister Xuan for a short time, but she had done so much for herself. You know, those words were actually very rebellious in the minds of many people. Sister Xuan might even be disliked by many people, those pedantic and rigid ones, those who were about to become mothers-in-law, those who were philandering and lustful...
She didn't have to do this, really. It did her no good at all, but she did it without hesitation.
Zhen Muyao believes in Jianshu. Some things don’t need to be said. However, the feeling is still different when she says them. She believes in Jianshu at this moment, but her life is still long. Who can guarantee that there will be no accidents
Zhen Muyao had hardly ever cried since she could remember, but at this moment, she couldn't hold back her tears.
Xiao Cao gently pressed Zhen Muyao's eyes with a handkerchief, "Don't cry, be careful not to ruin your makeup."
Zhen Muyao sniffed, trying to hold back her tears, "It's all your fault, Sister Xuan."
"Okay, I was wrong. I will slowly make amends to you later, okay? - Are you afraid of sharing life and death with you?"
Zhen Muyao shook her head vigorously, "I'm not afraid." If she and Jian Shu could really spend their lives together without a third person, she would not be afraid of anything and could face anything bravely.
"Then live your life well. If Jian Shu breaks his oath today, I will help you deal with him."
This was the second time Zhen Muyao heard these words today. She was both crying and laughing. Sister Xuan was indeed too mean. How could she be so mean
"It's time to go out. Jianshu is waiting anxiously." Xiaocao personally covered half of the veil on the phoenix crown.
The bridesmaid took the shoes and helped her put them on, then completely lowered the veil.
He carefully helped her to stand up. The ground, all the way to the main room, was covered with red silk.
The bridesmaid led Zhen Muyao out.
"Oh, the bride is coming out."
"What a beautiful wedding dress."
"It would be great if I had a wedding dress like this when I get married."
"Wouldn't it be better to have a husband like Mr. Jian?"
In the hustle and bustle, some private conversations were covered up.
They are envious, but after the exciting moment just now, some people don't care. Perhaps in their hearts, it is normal for incompetent people to be loyal. If a man is capable, powerful, wealthy, and good-looking, his loyalty will probably make people truly envy, jealous and hate him. After all, there are actually quite a few "loyal" people in the world, such as ordinary people, who just don't have the ability to be "lustful".
Jian Shu was waiting at the door of the main house, watching Zhen Muyao being supported and walking step by step. He was extremely excited, his eyes were sparkling, and his face was flushed. He unconsciously took a few steps forward and held Zhen Muyao's hand.
Someone nearby couldn't help but laugh.
Jianshu didn't care. Now all he had in his heart and eyes was Yaoyao. He couldn't hear what other people said at all. He just kept grinning like a fool.
Jian Shu helped Zhen Muyao into the house, then knelt respectfully in front of Mrs. Zhen.
However, the other chair was empty, which was somewhat regrettable. Zhen Muyao's father was originally going to come back to see his daughter off to get married, but because of some things he encountered, he was hampered and delayed, and now he is still on the way.
Madam Zhen lowered her head slightly and looked at her daughter, "Mu Yao..."
The way this mother and daughter get along with each other is strange, and there is really not much warmth and affection between them. Mrs. Zhen didn't know what to say, and she didn't want to say a word of the usual admonition.
Zhen Muyao suddenly lifted her veil and looked up at Madam Zhen, "Mother..."
This was against the rules, but Mrs. Zhen held the handkerchief and did not move or speak.
The mother and daughter just looked at each other, and Mrs. Zhen suddenly tilted her head and raised her face slightly.
"Mom doesn't have anything to tell you. You should cherish your blessings."
This was not the first time that Zhen Muyao heard her mother say this. She used to say with a smile that she understood, but in fact she did not. But at this moment, she vaguely understood it.
Madam Zhen didn't need her to understand before, and she didn't need her to understand now. She reached out and put down the veil for her, slowly blocking each other's sight. Madam Zhen cast her eyes on Jian Shu, "From now on, Mu Yao will be handed over to you."
"Don't worry, mother-in-law. I will definitely treat Mu Yao well."
Mrs. Zhen didn't say much, just nodded. She was one of the few people who would express everything on her face.
Zhen Muyao and Jian Shu kowtowed three times to Madam Zhen.
Then, Zhen Muyao was carried out of the house by her biological brother.
"Brother..."
"Um?"
"No one will bully you anymore. Aren't you happy?"
"Um."
"You must be filial to your mother. After all, I always make her angry."
"Um."
"You have to take good care of your sister-in-law, learn more about Jianshu, and don't make a mess in the house."
"Nonsense, what's the mess in my room?"
"One more would be a mess, and no objection is allowed."
"Okay, okay, you have the final say."
Zhen Muyao was silent for a moment, then he started to talk a lot, saying that she had hidden something of his somewhere before and he could go look for it, and that she had deliberately framed him and made him suffer the punishment, so he didn't think of her at all.
"Since you are such a troublemaker and won't lower your eyelids in the future, I will forgive you. From now on, just focus on harming Jianshu and do whatever you want."
"No, I can't bear to leave. There are so many people in the Jian family..."
Big Brother Zhen, who had been able to remain calm before, finally couldn't hold back his expression and silently apologized to the Jian family, saying sorry for raising this scourge and marrying her into your family. There is really no hatred between our two families and it was not intentional. Perhaps, maybe your Jian family deserves this disaster
It was quite a long distance from Zhen Muyao's yard to the gate, so Zhen Muyao could say whatever she wanted to say. In fact, there were some things she wanted to say to her mother, but she didn't want to say them in front of her mother, and it seemed she couldn't say them. Perhaps her mother didn't want to hear them, or perhaps she couldn't bear to hear them.
Finally, the bridal sedan was delivered. Brother Zhen wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't open his mouth.
As an elder brother, it is natural that he not only helps people get on the bridal sedan, he must also be part of the group that sends the bride away. In other words, among the group that sends the bride away, others may not be there, but he, the elder brother, must be there.
Xiaocao was the person "named" by Zhen Muyao to be her wedding companion, so she was naturally in the wedding procession, together with Zhen Muyao's sister-in-law. This was also a very kind woman. Xiaocao had only met her twice before and simply greeted her. At this moment, she pulled Xiaocao aside to talk, and was quite enthusiastic.
I think it was because Xiaocao had blocked the way for Zhen Muyao before.
I just don't know how the conversation ended up turning to the topic of her marriage. Some things cannot be said openly, so Xiaocao changed the subject.
In fact, maybe someone has taken a fancy to Xiaocao, but after all, she is old and grew up in the city, so no one knows what happened to her. Basically, people will give up after getting a general understanding of her.
Seeing that Xiaocao avoided the topic, Mrs. Zhen considerately did not ask any further questions.
Since they had to stick to an auspicious time, and also because they wanted to "tour the city" and seek "blessings from thousands of people", they naturally would not go straight to the Jian family.
"Blessings of Ten Thousand People" is a special wedding custom of the Qi Dynasty. When people in the city get married, they "tour the city", and those in the countryside "tour the villages". In front of the sedan chair of the newlyweds, there will be several wide and flat baskets. The baskets will be decorated according to the different situations of each family. Some are decorated with flowers, and some are covered with pearls and jade. The onlookers along the way will throw things into the baskets, all kinds of them, such as peanuts, dates, longans, some scraps of cloth, or fruits. If you want, you can also throw things made of gold and silver. In short, they are things with good meanings, which are the blessings from the world to the newlyweds.
Of course, you may encounter troublemakers at this time, but they are always a minority.
When Xiaocao first learned about this wedding custom, she found it quite novel. She had followed others to throw dumplings once or twice before. It was both a blessing to the newlyweds and also for the sake of festive atmosphere.
But today is particularly lively. After all, Madam Zhen is wealthy and perhaps she has spent a lot of money on her daughter. The basket of "Ten Thousand Blessings" is in the front, and copper coins are scattered on both sides of the back. The more "Ten Thousand Blessings" are thrown, the bigger the copper coins scattered. It's just some ordinary things, but they can get a lot of money. For the common people, they are naturally very enthusiastic. It seems that this is just like spending money to buy "blessings", but who cares
After all, Mrs. Zhen actually didn't believe in these things, but she was willing to do this for her daughter.
Xiaocao was sitting in the carriage at the back. When she heard the noise in front, she wasn't too curious. She just smiled faintly. No matter what, she sincerely hoped that Muyao could be happy all his life.
When they arrived at Jian's house, the sound of firecrackers could be heard from far away. When they were closer, it felt like their ears were about to be deafened. The sound lasted for an unusually long time.
The bride was welcomed down from the sedan chair and escorted into the gate at just the right time, the auspicious hour had arrived.
When worshipping heaven and earth, Xiao Cao saw Jian Shu's parents for the first time. Both of them had genuine smiles on their faces. Zhen Muyao had said before that the Jian family liked her very much, which should be true. Of course, although the Jian family did not have as many masters as the Zhen Chengen Mansion, they were not few. Some liked Zhen Muyao, and some did not. Otherwise, Zhen Muyao would not be reluctant to harm Jian Shu. If she wanted to harm the Jian family, with her temper, she would not take the initiative to do anything unless she was provoked. As for playing a prank on her brother, that was close to her. Obviously, she had expected that someone in the Jian family would do something to her. Since she came to her on her own, she would not be polite. Did they think that she was a daughter-in-law who married in, so she had to be humble to the original Jian family? Haha, thinking too much.
She was sent to the bridal chamber, and after some commotion, the veil was taken off.
It is said that the bride is the most beautiful, and this also applies to the Qi Dynasty. The makeup they put on is completely in line with the aesthetic standards of later generations, and because of the "introduction" of Concubine Kou's makeup technology, it has reached a higher level in this regard.
Jianshu was staring at Zhen Muyao in a trance, and Zhen Muyao, even though there were other people watching, still didn't know what shyness was. He just stared at Jianshu with his lips curled. This made Jianshu, who had been extremely excited today and didn't know what timidity and shyness were, "reflect back to his true colors". His face flushed with shame, his eyes dodged, and he didn't dare to look Zhen Muyao in the eye. To be honest, they should really switch their positions now.
As others followed suit, Jianshu became more and more uncomfortable. His every move was stiff and he looked really stupid.
"Don't go too far. Be careful or I'll catch you when you turn around." Zhen Muyao declared to protect her husband.