Published at 6th of December 2020 02:25:05 AM
Chapter 1987: 1987
“It shows that you’re important,” Ye Zhenhua said cheerfully . “Its weight implies that you’re valued and treasured . It’s supposed to be an auspicious symbol . ”
But Western-style weddings don’t follow so many rituals and traditions .
Ye Qianqian mumbled under her breath .
Before long, someone came up to them and declared, “The bridegroom is here . Get ready, everyone!”
Ye Qianqian almost felt she was about to faint under the weight . But when she heard the announcement, her first thought was: I’m going to be liberated!
She rejoiced too soon .
Shen Zhilie was blocked at the door . The atmosphere outside was lively, but she remained in a quiet daze .
Before she knew it, Shen Zhilie was glancing up at her on bended knee, saying, “I’ll take you home, Qianqian . ”
The crowd cheered on, to her confusion .
She was led into the car . Then, the couple went to pay their respects to the gods .
She thought those old rituals and traditions had already become obsolete .
But she was wrong .
She was utterly wrong .
Not only did she have to pay respects to the gods, but she also had to step over a basin with a flame burning in it—an ancient ritual for newlywed couples .
She felt close to being burned by the heat that rose from beneath her as she crossed the flame .
She finally met the Shen family .
Ye Qianqian’s face was covered with the veil throughout the ceremony . She had to be guided around .
An elderly chaperone sang the marriage oath aloud in a raspy voice . The last stop was to pay their respects to the gods .
“Bow to the heavens and the earth!”
“Bow to your parents . ”
“Bow to each other as husband and wife!”
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Ye Qianqian felt like she was acting in a drama, performing all those rituals on television . But everything before her eyes was happening in real time .
She felt as though she had traveled back in time to experience a traditional wedding during the Qing Dynasty .
The feeling was uncomfortably jarring .
The jewelry on Ye Qianqian’s body weighed at least a dozen kilos .
She looked resplendent, but beneath all the finery was a suffering bride .
A few elders spoke, but Ye Qianqian couldn’t hear the details clearly .
In the end, an elder asked, “Do you remember?”
When Qianqian heard Shen Zhilie next to her answer in the affirmative, she hastily concurred, “Yes, I remember . ”
Ye Qianqian vaguely heard someone laughing in the background . Soon, the old lady approached her and took her hand in hers . She said, “You’re a fine child . From now on, you have to obey your in-laws and be a filial daughter-in-law . Do you understand?”
The faint fragrance emanating from the old woman smelled familiar .
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Ye Qianqian pondered for a while and recalled something .
The scent belonged to the old lady Dong Fang .
She was Mrs . Shen’s close friend .
“Yes . Thank you, Grandmother Dong Fang,” Ye Qianqian replied .
Dong Fang flashed a satisfied smile . “You’re such a clever child . ”
Without further ado, she shouted, “Send them to the bridal chamber!”
The music began to play . Ye Qianqian felt like she was in a dream .
She later learned that the old lady Dong Fang was of royal lineage .
Royal blood flowed in her . She was the descendant of an ancient princess .
To her, wedding rituals and traditions were meant to be followed properly .
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After the downfall of the Qing Dynasty, these archaic rituals and traditions had been preserved for future generations .
Mrs . Shen shared a close relationship with Dong Fang . Hence, she entrusted her with the responsibility of presiding over this important wedding .
The wedding looked presentable, but Ye Qianqian didn’t enjoy it much .
She felt as though her neck was about to snap when she was escorted back to her room .
She reached out to lift the veil, but was stopped by a wrinkled hand .
Ye Qianqian was shocked .
She assumed that she had been escorted into the room by a friend, not an elderly woman .
Who was it?”You’re not allowed to lift it by yourself . You have to let your husband do it . ”
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