Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 5 The Grand Wedding, Ancestral Divine Skill

The 12th day of the fourth month of the fifth year of the Tiansheng era.

It is an auspicious day, suitable for all activities.

The wedding process in the Song Dynasty was quite complicated, involving more than a dozen steps. Before dawn, Li Zhaoting changed into a red robe and wore a red flower to go to the Feng residence to pick up his bride.

Inside the Feng residence, Feng Suzhen changed into a phoenix coronet and wedding gown. A woman is most beautiful when she gets married. Feng Suzhen, who already had a stunning appearance, was made up like a lotus flower in red makeup, and she was more beautiful than the flowers.

Mei Zhu's face was full of joy: "Besides a beauty as stunning as Miss, who is qualified to marry the young master? And besides the young master, who is qualified to marry Miss?"

Feng Suzhen said softly, "Aren't we there yet?"

Mei Zhu frowned slightly: "Master has found a few cunning little maids to block the door. They will definitely make things difficult for the young master so that he won't underestimate the young lady."

"Blocking the door" is a wedding custom.

To reflect on the past, one must either spend money or write poetry.

Feng Shaoqing was extremely satisfied with Li Zhaoting, but the proper procedures still had to be followed. Firstly, it was to bring good luck, and secondly, it was to demonstrate his wealth and status so that his son-in-law wouldn't look down on him.

As soon as Li Zhaoting arrived at the gate of the Feng residence, seven or eight young maids chattered and surrounded him, blocking the gate completely and forming a human wall.

Li Zhaoting had anticipated this.

On the left, Tang Zhuquan, a burly man weighing 300 pounds, cleared the way, while on the right, the "Smelly Hero" was frantically throwing red envelopes at Li Zhaoting. Li Zhaoting moved like a fish, nimbly passing through.

"If you want to marry my young lady, compose a poem first!"

"If you don't do it well, you can't go in!"

"Young Master Li is given seven steps to compose a poem!"

"Young Master Li, you cannot force your way in using martial arts!"

Four maids stood in front of Li Zhaoting.

They were Madam Feng's personal maids, each carrying a large flower basket filled with grains and copper coins. Li Zhaoting immediately stopped in his tracks.

The current process is called "welcoming the guest in person".

After the bride is brought out, grains and coins are scattered into the sedan chair to ward off evil spirits and disasters. This process is called "scattering grains and coins" and is meant to suppress evil.

Tang Zhuquan stepped forward, reached into his robes, and pulled out four large red envelopes, hoping that "money can move mountains." The four maids remained unmoved, indicating that they would never release him.

Li Zhaoting took four steps forward and laughed, “A first try on her red makeup surpasses the morning glow, a smile like a spring breeze intoxicates ten thousand homes. If you ask where to find such beauty, look at her radiant pearls and jade-like splendor.”

In the Song Dynasty, when literature flourished, this doggerel was nothing special, but it was enough to fool the maid!

The maids were dumbfounded and stood motionless. Li Zhaoting, protected by his two bodyguards, successfully broke through all the obstacles and carried the bride out.

Feng Shaoqing had originally prepared a welcoming drink, but upon seeing Tang Zhuquan, he immediately abandoned the idea.

Emptying the Feng family's wine cellar would at most allow Tang Zhuquan, that big wine barrel, to have a good burp. The Feng family needs to keep some wine for guests, not feed it all to the drunkard.

The ceremony included welcoming the bride, scattering grains and beans, mounting the saddle, sitting in the tent, exchanging vows, joining the hairpins, drinking from the same cup, scattering the tent...

The process was lengthy, but not tedious; on the contrary, it gave Li Zhaoting a feeling of being "transported into the void."

Some of the processes are quite novel.

For example, the wedding ceremony.

First, they bow to heaven and earth; second, they bow to their parents; the couple bows to each other; and then they are led to the bridal chamber—not directly to the bridal chamber.

Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen each held a red and green ribbon tied together in a love knot. Li Zhaoting walked backwards to escort Feng Suzhen to the bridal chamber, and then came out to greet the guests.

"Heji" is a custom where each person cuts a strand of hair and weaves it into a knot, symbolizing eternal love and commitment.

"Hejin" is a ritual where wine is served in a split gourd. The wine is sweet, while the gourd is bitter, symbolizing sharing both joy and sorrow.

"Scattering the tent" involves scattering money and colorful fruits on the tent, while female elders such as the second aunt and the third aunt recite blessings: "May we have five sons and two daughters, may we have many sons and grandsons."

Putting red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds in the quilt symbolizes the wish for an early birth of a son, which is indeed a very auspicious meaning. However, it can be quite uncomfortable, and one might be tempted to sneak a bite.

The Stink Hero was thoroughly enjoying the spectacle; he was quite satisfied to have witnessed so much excitement on his trip.

Tang Zhuquan originally intended to get Li Zhaoting drunk, so he brought a wine jar and challenged Li Zhaoting to a drinking contest. Li Zhaoting politely raised a glass of wine and offered it to Tang Zhuquan's eighth aunt.

Auntie Ba glanced at him casually, and Tang Zhuquan obediently shrank back, helplessly shrinking into the corner. He had a premonition that tonight would be very unlucky.

Besides "When are you going to lose weight?" and "When are you going to get married?", there will also be "Learn more from Li Zhaoting" and "Get married and have children as soon as possible".

What is the most terrifying enemy?
Of course, it's...someone else's child!
Especially when it comes to the "other people's outstanding children" who meet the elders' preferences, even if they have a thousand eloquences, they will be rendered speechless by the rebuttal and run away like a defeated dog.

Tang Zhuquan was in a deep state of emo.

Li Zhaoting whispered, "Do me a favor. I can't drink too much tonight. Can you help me fend off the drinks? I'll help you get through this tomorrow and get your aunt's praise."

"Happy cooperation!"

Tang Zhuquan instantly regained his full strength. When it comes to drinking, Tang Zhuquan is unmatched!
After seeing off the guests, Li Zhaoting went to the bridal chamber with a smug look on his face. The wedding night is one of the four great joys in life. Getting married is not only getting married, but also starting a family and growing up.

From a young girl to a bride.

From a playboy to a pillar of support.

Li Zhaoting circulated his inner energy to dispel the smell of alcohol, and holding a scale rod in his hand, he gently lifted the red veil.

Feng Suzhen raised her head slightly.

Their eyes met, and a second felt like an eternity.

Feng Suzhen, dressed in her wedding gown, possesses a breathtaking beauty that captivates and enthralls the viewer, making any praise seem superfluous.

Even more breathtaking than unparalleled beauty is the reunion that transcends time and space, fate, mountains and rivers, lakes and seas, and the netherworld.

Even if time and space are out of sync and fate is uncertain, at the moment Li Zhaoting and Feng Suzhen meet, everything around them seems to disappear, leaving only tender feelings.

"My lord~~"

Feng Suzhen looked at Li Zhaoting shyly.

A single address, a single call, and Li Zhaoting's unwavering resolve crumbled in an instant.

His blood and qi were burning hot like molten lava, and white smoke emanated from his body. His intense emotions erupted like a raging torrent, transforming into a raging torrent.

In the blink of an eye, the elegant and refined young man of the world turned into a bull, unable to utter a single sweet word, only remembering one palm technique.

This is the "divine skill" that Li Zhaoting painstakingly learned while cultivating in seclusion in Dali. He went to great lengths to deceive his master and ask for his help.

The Northern Darkness Divine Skill, Lingbo Steps, One Finger Divine Skill, Six Meridian Divine Sword, and Eternal Youth and Longevity Skill can all be abandoned, but this palm technique is the only one that must be learned.

This palm technique is the most skilled technique of Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, and time travelers must learn it.

The palm technique is called... Five Luo Light Smoke Palm!

Duan Zhengchun roamed the world freely, with countless lovers. Besides his family background and knowledge, this palm technique played a crucial role in his success.

The Five Luos are:

Silk robe, silk shirt, silk blouse, silk skirt, silk stockings.

The smoke is:

The wisps of smoke rising as the red candle goes out.

The so-called "Five Luo Light Smoke Palm" is a palm strike that removes the silk robe, silk shirt, silk blouse, silk skirt, and silk stockings, extinguishes the red candles, and leaves only tenderness and affection in the room.

Is there any more elegant martial arts technique than this?
With a gentle wave of his right hand.

The palm strike was light and airy, like swaying bamboo, like plum blossoms unfurling, red robes fluttering, and wisps of smoke rising.

Feng Suzhen shyly nestled into Li Zhaoting's arms.

"Whoosh!"

A red date flew out, and the smelly hero, who was peeking from the window, covered his head and ran away...

"Please...please, my husband, have mercy on me..."

Feng Suzhen's voice was barely audible, and she was too shy to speak.

...Bridal Chamber Divider...

"My lord, do you know that when I first saw you, I felt the stars of love were about to move me, as if we were destined to be together through a past life, a bond that I will never forget."

“Suzhen, I have the same feeling. I once had a dream in which I offended a powerful person, and that person plotted against me and imprisoned me at the bottom of the Heavenly Prison.”

To save me, Suzhen rushed to the capital, disguised herself as a man, participated in the imperial examination, passed with flying colors, and stood out from the crowd. She caught the emperor's eye, and he made Suzhen his son-in-law..."

Li Zhaoting tells stories with tenderness and gentleness.

Feng Suzhen, embarrassed and angry, said, "My lord, where did you hear such nonsense? How can a woman take the imperial examination? How can a woman become a prince consort? Does the current emperor have any princesses?"

"The emperor may not have a princess, but the princes do!"

Perhaps due to the effects of a time-space distortion, there were quite a few princes and marquises in the royal family. Most of these imperial uncles had treasures bestowed by the late emperor, making Zhao Zhen question his life.

This prince bestowed upon her a golden mace, that prince bestowed upon her a purple-gold hammer, a coiled dragon staff, and a king-beating whip, and the old lady of the Yang family of Tianbo Mansion had a dragon-headed cane.

Li Zhaoting clearly remembered the scene of the four princes and Old Lady She ganging up on the emperor. At this moment, Zhao Zhen really wanted to paint a picture of "filial sons pulling tubes from their sickbeds".

Li Zhaoting's mind became unusually active, and he couldn't help but let his thoughts wander, connecting the four princes to the Big Bang, and then to philosophical speculation.

Following Li Zhaoting's story, Feng Suzhen felt increasingly embarrassed. Unable to contain her shame and anger any longer, she bit Li Zhaoting's shoulder hard.

Li Zhaoting seemed to have been triggered, reaching out to hug Feng Suzhen and starting a new round of fierce fighting.

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