The host of the quick travel is lacking in virtue for eight generations

"The essential principles of marriage are to uphold ancestral traditions, harmonize human relationships, unite two surnames, and foster harmony among relatives."

A deep, resonant baritone voice rang out in the brightly lit, red-decorated hall with its carved beams and painted pillars, instantly silencing the previously noisy space.

A middle-aged man wearing a gauze hat, a maroon official robe, and with a long beard stood on the stage, holding a scroll, and addressed the guests in the hall.

The people already seated around the round table, some following his movements with their gaze, others taking photos of the stage with their phones, preparing to capture this unprecedented scene.

Seeing that everyone's attention was on him, the person on the stage continued: "Today we have a groom, whose spirit is imbued with the essence of the five elements and whose mind is in harmony with the spirit of all things. He has the heart of a gentleman seeking a beautiful and virtuous woman."

Then a tall figure dressed in a bright red groom's suit slowly walked up from the side, his posture upright and his steps steady and unhurried. It was not like he was making an entrance, but rather like he was being crowned.

When the man turned around to face the guests below the stage, his handsome face made everyone below the stage momentarily stunned. For a moment, it seemed that words like "handsome" and "charming" had become a reality.

The groom held his hands out in front of him and bowed deeply to the guests, his movements fluid and graceful, as if he had done it since childhood.

After completing the action, he stood up straight, his eyes fixed on the direction of the main gate, his face filled with undisguised anticipation, which made everyone smile knowingly.

Then the deep voice rang out again: "Here is a bride, whose beauty rivals that of mountains and rivers, whose virtue surpasses that of orchids and magnolias, whose appearance is graceful and whose voice is gentle. It is said that two hearts are in perfect harmony, that marriage is preordained, that she is fortunate to have a peaceful and prosperous family."

As soon as the words were spoken, the two heavy doors slowly opened, and the spotlight shone on them. Four people slowly walked out from behind the doors. In front of them was a middle-aged woman wearing a light gold, diagonally-fastened ancient-style ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). Her hair was styled in an exquisite bun, and her makeup was delicate. In her hand, she held an exquisite bronze openwork incense burner, from which wisps of smoke were rising.

The woman walked slowly ahead, leading the way, followed by the bride in a bright red wedding dress and two beautiful bridesmaids in light purple and beige ruqun (traditional Chinese dresses).

At first glance, the most eye-catching thing is the bride's headdress and wedding dress. Her black hair is piled high, with a phoenix holding a pearl in the middle and a peony vine inlaid with gold hairpins on each side. The workmanship is so exquisite and intricate that you can't help but want to take a closer look at every engraving.

The wedding dress was similar to the hairpin-embroidered robe of the Tang Dynasty empress, but more conservative than the kind that exposed most of the chest. It was not the kind with an outer robe draped over the shoulders and a strapless inner dress, but a high-necked, open-front style, which made her look more dignified and composed.

It's not just adorned with various sequins and beads; it's almost entirely embroidered! Especially the auspicious cloud pattern on the hem—the material of the silk thread used is hard to discern, but when it sways gracefully under the light, it emits a dazzling seven-colored radiance. The phoenix, meticulously embroidered with gold thread, seems almost alive, as if it will spread its wings and soar into the sky at any moment.

As they drew closer, everyone couldn't help but gasp – she was simply too beautiful! Her eyebrows were like dark ink, her face like a peach blossom, her skin as white as snow and as smooth as cream. Her large, watery eyes were like a pool of clear autumn water, full of charm and allure, captivating everyone's heart. The bright red and gold flower hairpin adorning her forehead further accentuated her dignified elegance, while also exuding a captivating and alluring charm.

At this moment, she was gracefully and lightly stepping onto the stage. Once she stood still, the handsome groom gazed at his beautiful bride with undisguised admiration and deep affection in his eyes, a slight smile involuntarily playing on his lips…

After the two had firmly established themselves on the high platform, the elder, dressed in an ancient official robe, slowly unfurled the marriage certificate he held and loudly recited the solemn and profound marriage vows: "Today, two families have entered into a marriage, a match made in heaven. Behold the peach blossoms today, so beautiful and delicate, just like the bride and groom's lovely and gentle appearance; may their descendants be numerous and abundant, like the spreading vines, their family prosperous and thriving. Therefore, this covenant of lifelong commitment is hereby established, inscribed on this brocade paper; and this vow of love, conveyed on red leaves, is engraved in the image of mandarin ducks."

After the couple solemnly signed their names on the marriage certificate, they then proceeded to the chapel in accordance with the steps indicated by the master of ceremonies.

A loud shout rang out: "First bow to Heaven and Earth!" The bride and groom immediately turned around, faced the open space, and respectfully bowed down.

"Second bow to the parents!" At this moment, the parents, who were already seated on the high platform, both wore kind and gratified smiles, watching the loving couple in front of them with great joy.

The bride and groom turned around again and bowed respectfully to their parents.

Finally, the most crucial and exciting part arrived – the couple bowing to each other!

The two looked into each other's eyes, their gazes filled with sincere and profound affection, as if they were trying to see the endless future through each other's eyes.

They slowly bent down, completing this profoundly meaningful bow. At that moment, their hearts were intertwined, and they made an eternal vow to stay together for life, never to be apart.

After the ceremony, the groom took the bride's hand, their fingers intertwined. The guests below applauded and offered their congratulations.

The two walked down the platform hand in hand, with the two bridesmaids behind them helping the bride lift the train of her dress.

That's right! This grand and solemn ceremony is the wedding banquet of Xiao Yun and Xiao Yu.

Although the overall style has a slight blend of ancient and modern elements, it is still quite outstanding, which broadened the horizons and amazed many guests who had never witnessed such a traditional ceremony before.

Especially among young people, as ancient Chinese culture gradually emerges and flourishes, their views on marriage are undergoing subtle changes—they no longer believe that wearing a white wedding dress is the only option for holding a wedding.

After all, as a nation with a long history, we have a rich and unique traditional cultural treasure; in comparison, Western wedding customs seem somewhat inferior.

Admittedly, the cost and effort required to hold such a classically elegant wedding would undoubtedly far exceed that of a conventional Western-style wedding. However, there is always a solution, as exemplified by Li Yunchao's unique wedding: it upheld traditional Chinese style and charm without being deterred by the high cost.

The key reason for this is that the expenditure is mainly focused on a highly professional wedding planning team and a carefully selected event venue, supplemented by exquisite costumes and other details.

If an ordinary family were to organize such a grand wedding, the cost of customizing the related items alone would easily reach millions or tens of millions to achieve the goal. After all, these items were all from the imperial court and were of the highest standard; they were all rare treasures!

All of these things were readily available to Xiao Yun, so in reality, it didn't cost much money.

Today, Xue Wenxi's former orphanage director and the aunt who took good care of him also came. Originally, they wanted them to represent the Xue family elders and accept their greetings with Xiao's parents, but the two firmly refused.

They said it was their job, they were just fulfilling their duty, and they couldn't accept such a big thank you. They felt it was disrespectful to Xue Wenxi's deceased parents, and that they should just treat them as elders attending a younger generation's wedding. They really couldn't accept such a gesture.

Since both of them had said so, they couldn't insist any further, so they arranged for them to sit at the main table where the groom's relatives were sitting, and that they would sit there after they finished making their toasts.

Besides the two of them and their spouses, the only other guests were the two childhood friends of the original owner of the body whom Xiao Yu had found as best men. One of them was named Zhang Hua, and the other was named Liu Fangqing. They had both come from Shenzhen, where they both worked.

Xue Wenxi's hometown is in Jilin Province, and the orphanage she attended was also there. Zhang Hua and Liu Fangqing were also from there, so they were good-looking and not short either, about the same height as Xiao Yu now. The three of them looked quite harmonious standing together.

The three of them had a good relationship since childhood, attending the same primary and secondary schools before separating for university.

Xiao Yun noticed that the people there seemed to be quite fair-skinned and didn't tan easily. She wondered if it was because the soil and water there were better. The two young men didn't have Xue Wenxi's delicate features, but their fair skin made them look quite handsome.

There were only six of them in total, not enough to fill a table, so Xiao Yu simply had his agent, Brother Zhai, Chu Yun, and Fu Chengye sit at the table as well.

Through this period of time, Xiao Yu's relationship with the two of them has improved a lot. Since they are both under the same agent, she will definitely invite them to the wedding.

Chu Yun has a cheerful and straightforward personality; it's not a persona he's created, it's just how he really is. He's usually a bit carefree, and if he hadn't been signed to Jiuxiao Entertainment and placed under Brother Zhai's management, he would never have become famous and would have been suppressed by the people he offended.

Fu Chengye is also a bit bad at socializing. He focuses on honing his acting skills, so although he is a talented actor, he is not very famous. Even when he plays the lead role, people can't remember his name or even recognize him because he is a versatile actor who can play any role convincingly, but he is never himself.

The personalities of these two were also a major reason why Xiao Yu was placed under Brother Zhai's command. After all, he was a relative, and one with the strongest connections. If someone had a bad personality, they would easily be jealous of him, which would not only lead to a bad relationship but could also cause trouble.

Xiao Yun had greeted Xiao Yu and Zhang Hua during their video chat before, so although they had only met for the first time yesterday, they were not strangers.

Both of them were good people, and after they started working, they consistently sent money to the orphanage every month without fail, something that not all children from orphanages could do.

Of course, Xue Wenxi had sent money before, but his salary as a trainee wasn't high, so he didn't send much. Later, when Xiao Yu came, Xiao Yun sent money to him, which can be considered as the cause and effect of returning to his original form.

Xiao Yu also sent an electronic invitation to the original Xue Wenxi's university class group, which received many likes, but no one came to attend.

That's true. Although Xiao Yu has some fame now and married a movie queen, it really doesn't have much to do with them. Xue Wenxi didn't attend a drama school or a music school, but a university of economics and trade. She's not in the entertainment industry, so they might not have any chance to interact with her.

Besides, you have to give money when you attend a wedding. Giving too little makes you lose face, and giving too much makes you feel bad. And if you come to the wedding, won't you have to come again for the baby shower? If you don't come later, how will you feel about sending invitations to other people's weddings? It's not worth it, really not worth it. It's better not to have any contact at all.

Leaving aside Xiao Yu, Xiao Yun didn't invite any of her former classmates except Liu Ran. She only invited three of her college classmates from the drama academy: Chen Jiarou, Zou Qian, and Xia Xueying.

Although our relationship didn't develop into something as close as best friends, we lived together for four years and saw each other all the time, so we must have developed some kind of acquaintance.

Moreover, the three of them were of good character. Because of her poor family background, she couldn't often go out to eat and shop with them, but the three of them didn't isolate her. They tried not to talk about these topics in the dormitory and would share some audition opportunities they got through connections.

The original owner also had feelings for the three of them, but due to some inferiority complex and a reluctance to owe them favors, she didn't keep in touch much after graduation.

Xiao Yun didn't have such concerns. They were all in the same circle, so mutual benefit was normal. She had even thought about asking Zhao Yaqi to recruit the three of them into Jiuxiao, but since the three's agency had a good reputation in the industry, she didn't bring it up again.

So all three of them came to her wedding and gave her wedding gifts. Xiao Yun also chatted with them for a while before the ceremony started and invited them to act in her next film.

The three actors have decent acting skills and distinctive appearances. Given the opportunity, they could certainly become moderately popular, if not superstars.

All three readily accepted, saying they would inform their agents upon returning, as the company and agents ultimately decide how their schedules are arranged.

The wedding was a great success and unsurprisingly became a trending topic. Besides the couple's good looks, which amazed many netizens, their wedding attire, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and the traditional costumes worn by their parents were also widely discussed. These clothes were so exquisite and made of such high-quality materials that it was clear at a glance that they were not chemically synthesized products but genuine silk.

Experts have also come forward to say that if these techniques are genuine, they might be lost crafts. Some have even publicly expressed their desire to study them online.

Xiao Yun, of course, could not agree to this. These were genuine antiques, so he removed the trending topic and only left those praising their good looks.

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