Chapter 57: Bowing to Heaven and Earth
After handing over the congratulatory gifts, Gu Yu did not linger at the entrance but led Mengyao Gu towards the inside.
They were preparing to witness the wedding ceremony of Chengfeng Shan and Lin Yue Bai, and to personally see what the ancient tradition of bowing to heaven and earth was like.
Speaking of the bowing ceremony, Gu Yu had seen it quite a bit in movies and TV dramas, and he never expected that one day he would transmigrate to the Linfeng Kingdom and witness it firsthand.
It was a pity that his and Mengyao Gu’s wedding was too perfunctory.
However, even if it had been grand, Gu Yu would not have known about it before he transmigrated…
So, there was no point in dwelling on these things; it was better to quietly watch from the sidelines!
“Yu, a lot of people have come! It seems that Chengfeng Shan’s business in the capital is doing well, and his relationships are quite good.”
“It’s not just the guests invited by Chengfeng Shan, but also from the Bai family! Most of the Bai family members are officials in court, so it’s normal to invite many high-ranking officials. When leaving home, I heard Auntie Fei say that Father-in-law will also attend this wedding!”
“I see.”
As they walked deeper into Chengfeng Shan’s house, Mengyao Gu looked at the bustling crowds around them and couldn’t help but sigh. Gu Yu couldn’t help but chuckle when he heard this.
Afterwards, Gu Yu explained to Mengyao Gu.
Based solely on Chengfeng Shan’s status as a merchant in the capital, he was not that important.
Even though Chengfeng Shan’s business in the capital was doing well, he had only been in the capital for a few years and his foundation was not yet stable, which was why Gu Yu said that.
It was precisely because the Bai family’s foundation was stable that they could easily summon so many dignitaries to add to the excitement of the wedding.
However, this was only the surface.
If you thought about it more deeply, this was also the Bai family hinting at their influence in the capital, telling Chengfeng Shan to be careful and not to do anything that would wrong the Bai family, otherwise he would face severe consequences.
It was best for him to support the Bai family more after marrying Lin Yue Bai.
Given how much Chengfeng Shan doted on Lin Yue Bai, he would definitely not cheat after marriage.
As for supporting the Bai family… Chengfeng Shan now lacked nothing but money.
Therefore, it was not a problem even if he had to support the Bai family.
However, Chengfeng Shan was not the kind of fool who would sacrifice selflessly; he would only gain benefits in return for what he gave.
The marriage between Chengfeng Shan and Lin Yue Bai also brought him many benefits.
At least with the connection to the Bai family, he could act with more peace of mind in the capital and no longer had to be so cautious.
In short, this wedding was beneficial for everyone.
Thinking about these things silently, Gu Yu did not say them directly, so as not to dampen Mengyao Gu’s good mood.
After spending a considerable amount of time together, Gu Yu had already figured out his little wife’s personality.
She was unwilling to overthink things that required mental effort.
However, when it came to crucial moments, even if things were difficult and troublesome, Mengyao Gu could resolve them very well.
This showed that Mengyao Gu was just too lazy to get involved in these mentally taxing matters.
She preferred activities like wielding swords and spears, which suited her better.
“Yu, that’s where the wedding ceremony will be held, right? Let’s hurry and get a spot, so we don’t get squeezed out later.”
“There are quite a few people there now…”
“Don’t worry, I’m here.”
Then, when Mengyao Gu suddenly spoke, Gu Yu sensed a bad premonition when he saw the excited expression on her face.
And when Mengyao Gu directly reached out and pulled Gu Yu forward, Gu Yu personally saw his little wife raise her hand to part the crowd and, with a simple and violent approach, pushed her way to the very front.
This made Gu Yu helplessly twitch the corner of his mouth, thinking that his wife’s innate divine strength was really convenient!
In such situations, there was no need to worry about not being able to squeeze in.
Because of the crowd, even though they felt a strong force coming at them, they couldn’t find the reason in the crush of people.
Thus, when Mengyao Gu brought Gu Yu to the front, there was already a red rope blocking both sides, leaving a certain space in the middle, so that the couple could have enough room for bowing to heaven and earth and other rituals.
Otherwise, with so many guests around, if they all snatched up the good spots, would they be able to bow to heaven and earth?
Although Mengyao Gu brought Gu Yu to the front row, it was still very uncomfortable due to the crowded conditions.
Especially since there were no other women around, Mengyao Gu, wearing a skirt, looked even more out of place.
And when Mengyao Gu realized the situation, she felt a bit of regret…
She was still too impulsive.
With no other women around, being the only one made her too conspicuous.
Seeing this, Gu Yu quickly stood behind Mengyao Gu, blocking any contact with others.
Who dared to touch his wife!!!
Gu Yu proactively stood behind her, and as he opened his arms and Enfolded Mengyao Gu’s body, Mengyao Gu was stunned.
Then she couldn’t help but smile, and hidden by Gu Yu’s long sleeves, Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu’s hands were tightly clasped.
Her little husband was so good!
“The auspicious hour has arrived, please welcome the newlyweds.”
Not long after, someone shouted loudly. When the surrounding guests heard the voice, Chengfeng Shan, dressed in wedding attire and with a red embroidered ball tied to his chest, and Lin Yue Bai, with a red veil covering her head, slowly walked over.
After the two stood in their designated positions, the matchmaker quickly invited Chengfeng Shan’s parents onto the high platform so that the subsequent ceremonies could proceed smoothly.
However, instead of proceeding directly to bowing to heaven and earth, they began an activity called throwing the celebratory ball, where the bride would take off the groom’s red embroidered ball from his chest and then, while still covered by the red veil, throw it directly.
Those who caught the red embroidered ball would have a harmonious relationship with their partners in the coming year, and if they were single, they would find their other half.
When Gu Yu heard about this custom, he couldn’t help but be surprised.
This was not the same as the procedures he had seen on television!
However, even the Linfeng Kingdom was a fictional dynasty, so it was best not to overthink these details, as he wouldn’t find any answers anyway.
“Yu, I will catch the red embroidered ball.”
“Do you want it that much?”
“Yes, I will definitely get it!”
As Lin Yue Bai reached out to take the red embroidered ball from Chengfeng Shan’s chest, Mengyao Gu also spoke with determination, her words filled with determination to win. Gu Yu raised his eyebrows, wondering why his little wife wanted the red embroidered ball?
Although it was good luck to get the red embroidered ball, Gu Yu did not believe in these things; it was more reliable to rely on oneself.
Otherwise, when he forwarded various lucky carp images before his transmigration, why did none of them come true!
However, seeing how much Mengyao Gu wanted it, Gu Yu decided to also compete for it later to satisfy his little wife’s wish.
But…
Gu Yu couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth, then looked at the red embroidered ball in Mengyao Gu’s hand, and then looked at Lin Yue Bai with great suspicion, wondering if Lin Yue Bai had poked two holes in the red veil…
Otherwise, how could she have thrown the ball so accurately directly into Mengyao Gu’s hand when she threw it?
Before he was even ready, it was over.
One had to say, the speed was too fast!
The surrounding people who had been eagerly preparing were also stunned, clearly not expecting the celebratory ball throwing to end so quickly.
Before they could even show off their skills, the red embroidered ball had already fallen into someone else’s hands.
Fortunately, the red embroidered ball was just a good omen. Even though they didn’t catch it, people could only sigh and continue to watch the newlyweds bow to heaven and earth.
After playing with the embroidered ball for a while, Mengyao Gu handed it over to Gu Yu, asking him to keep it well and not to lose it.
Actually, the facts were pretty much as Gu Yu had guessed.
Earlier, when Mengyao Gu went to accompany Lin Yue Bai, the matchmaker was explaining the wedding ceremony to Lin Yue Bai. Upon hearing about the throwing of the celebratory ball, Mengyao Gu mentioned it to Lin Yue Bai when no one else was around.
And when Lin Yue Bai heard Mengyao Gu’s request, she immediately said it was no problem.
She even showed Mengyao Gu the secret of the red veil, which made Mengyao Gu exclaim in surprise, she never expected it to be so useful!
The red veil looked very ordinary from the outside, but from the inside, one could vaguely see the outside scene.
Although the faces couldn’t be seen clearly, being able to see the general outline was quite amazing.
After demonstrating, Lin Yue Bai then talked about the origin of the red veil.
It turned out that before the wedding, Lin Yue Bai told Chengfeng Shan that she would be scared on the wedding day.
Hearing this, Chengfeng Shan quickly found this red veil and told Lin Yue Bai not to be afraid, because she could see him all day…
Seeing Lin Yue Bai speaking with a face full of sweetness, Mengyao Gu thought about how loving this soon-to-be-married couple was, but this red veil was really a lifesaver.
Therefore, Lin Yue Bai was able to throw the embroidered ball into Mengyao Gu’s hand so accurately, without any deviation.
Thinking of this, Mengyao Gu felt a little proud. When she received Gu Yu’s somewhat confused gaze, Mengyao Gu held back from speaking and planned to tell Gu Yu when they got home.
After all, there were many people and eyes around, and it would be bad if it was exposed.
“Please, newlyweds, begin. First bow to heaven and earth! Second bow to the honored elders! The couple bows to each other! And send them into the bridal chamber~”
Then, when the matchmaker’s voice rang out, Chengfeng Shan and Lin Yue Bai began to perform various bows, the specific procedures of which were similar to what Gu Yu had seen in dramas, so they would not be elaborated upon here.
After the couple was sent into the bridal chamber, not long after, Chengfeng Shan came out with an annoyingly sweet smile to accompany them for drinks, preparing to have a ‘not to get drunk, not to leave’ party with the guests.
He would return to accompany the bride after most of the guests had left.
Although this made Lin Yue Bai wait anxiously, Chengfeng Shan felt quite good about it. At least alcohol gave him courage, and what happened next would be a natural progression.
“The Empress has arrived!”
However, just as the wedding banquet was about to begin, a sharp voice suddenly rang out, causing everyone present to look surprised.
How could even the Empress have been invited???
