Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 34 The Grand Wedding, a Breakthrough (Seeking Further Reading)

Yang Mansion.

Yang Ronghua's boudoir.

"Miss, Miss, Young Master Xu is fighting with the young masters from the county town."

"Is Brother Mingwei alright?"

"Of course, it was Young Master Xu who won. He defeated Young Master Shihui, whom the family head praised, with a single punch!"

Yang Ronghua was overjoyed, her face blushing with shyness, "I knew Brother Mingwei was the best."

After a while.

Another maid ran in.

"Miss, Young Master Xu has composed a poem to urge you to get ready for your wedding."

"The brocade-draped carriage and fragrant carts stop at Willow Ferry; silver candles illuminate the auspicious day in the painted hall. New makeup is applied in the mirror; old dust is wiped from the tortoiseshell curtain."

"We should head out too."

Main hall.

Yang Zhao and his wife sat at the head of the main hall.

After a large group of people entered noisily, Xu Mingwei bowed to Yang Zhao and his wife, saying, "Your son-in-law greets your father-in-law and mother-in-law."

"Ah."

Yang Zhao stroked his short beard and nodded in satisfaction.

"The bride is here."

Someone shouted loudly, and the crowd parted to make way for them.

A woman dressed in a wedding gown of emerald green in varying shades walked slowly towards them.

She wore a phoenix hairpin adorned with kingfisher feathers, with jade hairpins on either side. She held a black lacquered, gold-painted round fan, partially obscuring her face; the fan surface was painted with delicate floral designs. Her exposed eyes were like obsidian immersed in a clear spring.

A jade belt cinched her waist, with emeralds adorning the hanging silk ribbons, which jingled melodiously as she moved.

The people around immediately fell silent.

The moment Xu Mingwei turned around, his eyes and heart were filled with nothing but the woman in front of him.

Yang Ronghua knelt on the prayer mat and bowed three times to Yang Zhao and his wife.

"Daughter bids farewell to Father and Mother."

Madam Yang lowered her head and wiped away her tears, laughing and crying at the same time.

"Go then," Yang Zhao nodded. "Now that you are married, obedience is paramount. Do not forget your family precepts; maintain chastity and self-restraint."

"A daughter should remember her father's teachings."

Yang Ronghua choked up and bowed to Yang Zhao.

Yang Zhao then looked at Xu Mingwei and said with a smile, "My dear son-in-law, I'm entrusting Hua'er to you now. Take good care of her."

"I will never forget my father-in-law's teachings and will cherish them dearly."

Afterwards, Yang Shichang carried Yang Ronghua out the door and into the bridal sedan chair.

The Xu family's wedding procession began its journey towards Dongxi Village.

Many members of the Yang family naturally went along as well, as was customary, to support the woman and prevent her from being looked down upon by the man.

It was almost noon.

The wedding procession returned to the Xu family home.

Then comes the wedding ceremony.

But the officiant sang:
"Bowing to heaven and earth, husband and wife are deeply in love and trust each other."

"Bowing to the parents for the second time, wishing them both longevity and good health."

"Husband and wife bow to each other, vowing to grow old together and never be apart."

The grand banquet begins.

Except for Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingxian, who were young, the rest stayed by Xu Mingwei's side, responsible for blocking drinks and pouring drinks.

After a round of toasts, Xu Mingwei was also half-drunk, partly because Xu Mingyuan had blocked the drinks for him.

With the help of Chen Daniu, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxuan and others, Xu Mingwei entered the bridal chamber.

Once you arrive at the cave dwelling, there are still a bunch of customary rituals to observe.

For example, they would tie their hair together, cut off a lock of their hair, tie it into a pouch, and keep it as a keepsake.

Scatter longan and red dates to pray for "early birth of a son".

The ritual of "joining the cups" involves splitting a gourd into a ladle, with the newlyweds drinking bitter wine together, symbolizing sharing both joy and sorrow.

Do you eat raw dumplings?

night.

"My wife, we should rest now."

"Ah."

Yang Ronghua's voice was barely audible, like the buzzing of a mosquito.

Her cheeks were rosy and translucent, giving her a beautiful and appetizing appearance.

Xu Mingwei pulled down the bed curtains and gently lay down with her in his arms.

Then--

The incense burner warms the silk curtains, and a jade hairpin falls askew, framing her cloud-like hair.

The moonlight pierces through the curtains, peering at their intertwined necks; the crane's cry echoes through the sky, mingling with its panting. A hidden spring surges, its waves rippling like peach blossoms; true essence flows freely between them, connecting the Ren and Du meridians.

The most joyful moment comes from a red lotus blooming in the heart.

Yang Mansion.

"Shihui, you were defeated by Xu Mingwei of the Xu family this morning," Yang Zhao's cousin, Yang Hua, said calmly.

“Father, Xu Mingwei is indeed as Uncle said, exceptionally talented, with the potential to become a grandmaster, and seemingly possesses superhuman strength, far exceeding that of ordinary people,” Yang Shihui said respectfully.

“Cousin, you’ve certainly picked a good husband for Ronghua.”

"Prepare well. In about a month, your father will be able to smooth things over and get the transfer documents approved."

"Thank you, cousin."

"No need to thank me, we're all family. Just remember to work hard for the benefit of the family."

Yang Zhao nodded in agreement.

However, he also knew in his heart that the reason why the Yang family chose him was because he was the most outstanding and had the best political achievements among the Yang family officials.

When people have similar networks, those with outstanding political achievements naturally have a better chance of success.

The next day.

The Yang family members returned to the county town one after another.

Another month or so has passed.

Xu Chuan and his wife Xu Mingwei came to see Yang Zhao and his family off.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, I will definitely take Ronghua with me to visit you in the county town when I have time in the future."

"There's no rush. Focus on helping your father expand the Xu family. The waters of Qingjiang County are too shallow; they will never be able to contain your Xu family."

"Right, Brother Chuan?" Yang Zhao looked at Xu Chuan with a smile.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said nothing more.

"Let's stop here. If we continue, we might have to go all the way to the county seat."

Hearing Yang Zhao's joke, everyone smiled.

"Parting is inevitable after a thousand miles of farewell. Magistrate Wu, Lieutenant Fang, and Brother Chuan's family, please continue to help us out."

"Haha, Brother Yang, that's for sure."

The Yang family had deep roots in the county town, and if they had no other choice, Magistrate Wu and his men would naturally not risk offending the Yang family by dealing with the Xu family.

Moreover, the Xu family is meticulous in their business dealings, like an ironclad fortress.

They also couldn't easily find a reason.

Two months later.

As dawn breaks, auspicious purple clouds appear in the east.

Xu Mingwei sat cross-legged in the courtyard, practicing breathing exercises and silently reciting the general principles of the "Little Dragon Elephant Kung Fu".

Dragons soar and elephants tread, dividing Yin and Yang.
Water and fire in harmony refine true qi.

The three gates and nine orifices connect to heaven and earth.
With each breath, one perceives the mysteries of nature.

With his five centers facing the sky, his Baihui acupoint opened like a skylight, allowing him to perceive the power of heaven and earth.

Suddenly.

When the mind is emptied, thoughts and consciousness are like a mirror, reflecting the whole body. The pores open like lotus petals, and the power of heaven and earth transforms into shimmering white light that seeps into the skin.

Half an hour later.

Xu Mingwei opened his eyes, his eyes filled with joy.

"I have finally mastered the ability to perceive the universe and draw energy into my body!"

"After twelve years of arduous training, I have finally lived up to my father's expectations!"

Just then, a maidservant walked through the arched gate into the courtyard, her face beaming with joy.

"Young Master, the doctor came this morning and said that the young mistress is pregnant."

Xu Mingwei's eyes widened, and then he burst into laughter, even happier than when he broke through to the Innate Realm. He immediately got up to visit Yang Ronghua.

The news spread throughout the entire Xu residence immediately.

Xu Chuan was overjoyed. With a wave of his hand, he immediately rewarded all the servants, maids, and guards with half a month's wages.

“Hua’er is pregnant, Shitou, you can’t be so impulsive anymore.”

Xu Chuan glared at Xu Mingwei, seemingly implying something.

Xu Mingwei scratched his head.

He had a criminal record; on the second day of the wedding, Yang Ronghua was unable to get out of bed because she had been exhausted the night before.

The tea ceremony was specially moved to the afternoon.

He was ridiculed by his brothers for quite a while.

Bai Jing sat beside Yang Ronghua, beaming from ear to ear, holding her hand and constantly asking about her well-being.

Xu Mingwei pulled Xu Chuan aside and whispered, "Father, your son broke through to the Innate Realm this morning."

"real!"

Xu Chuan looked delighted. "Come, follow me to the study to search carefully."

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