Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 2096

Only Wu Xianwen, Wang Yi and other envoys knew that their Emperor Yu might break the regulations of the three palaces and six courtyards, which would disappoint the ministers.

Two pleasure boats sailed into the center of the river, heading for both banks.

Those with good eyesight will notice that there is a thin red line connecting the two boats. In fact, the red line is connected to the two jade cups.

A cup was presented to Emperor Yu of Liang.

The other cup was presented to the Princess of the North Wing.

It's time to drink the wedding wine.

Zhuo Qiran had stood aside for a long time, and now he stepped forward steadily. He tapped the jade cup with his fingertips to judge the quality by the sound; he also tested the wine with a silver needle and observed the color to test the smell. After he was sure that it was correct, he nodded to Xiyue.

Xiyue held the gilded wine jug in both hands, her expression solemn. This jug of wedding wine was opened at the hour of Mao, and Zhuo Qiran personally tested it and affixed a cinnabar seal on it, and then held it in Xiyue's hands all the time, never letting it go.

Emperor Yu was also equally cautious.

Every step of this marriage ceremony had been rehearsed and prepared for many times. Every step was absolutely precise.

The emperor and empress raised their glasses across the river, drank them together, and then threw the glasses into the river, meaning "sharing the joys and sorrows".

Afterwards, Nan Yan held up a pair of golden scissors wrapped with colorful silk and cut off a strand of Shi Anxia's black hair. Wei Yuzhi then used a specially made arrowheadless ceremonial arrow to shoot it steadily towards the center of the vermilion lacquered target on the opposite bank.

The Feather Emperor raised his hand and drew the jade sword from his waist. A flash of sword light flashed, and a fragment of his red robe embroidered with dragon patterns fell off. The ceremonial officer leaned over and placed the torn robe on the lotus river lantern. The wick was soaked in pine resin, so it would not extinguish when exposed to water.

Cutting hair means saying goodbye to the past years of separation and never being separated from you in the future.

The broken robe is a pledge of clothing, and the lantern is a date of return. It is the marriage vow of the Feather Emperor: My heart is as firm as a rock, and will never change. Even if gold and stone can be melted, I will never betray you.

The arrow breaking through the air is Yang, and the river lanterns following the water are Yin, which implicitly conforms to the auspicious sign of "harmony between heaven and earth".

The ceremonial officer sang in a loud voice, "The auspicious time has arrived. Princess, please board the boat and cross the river!"

The attendants on both sides of the river moved upon hearing the sound, and simultaneously spread out scarlet brocade, laying a ten-mile-long carpet along the river bank.

Thirty-two boys and girls, holding golden bells and flower baskets, walked slowly along the shallows. The petals from the flower baskets fluttered in the river breeze, reflecting dots of golden light in the sun, creating a beautiful contrast with the sparkling water.

A vermilion-painted ship slowly approached the north wing shore. The bow of the ship was carved with a golden phoenix holding a pearl, and the hull was covered with red silk brocade curtains.

The deck is covered with five-colored soil, bronze bells are hung on the mast, and the steering wheel is inlaid with jade.

Sixteen boatmen dressed in indigo-colored arrow-sleeved uniforms, with red silk belts tied around their waists, stood solemnly beside the boat, holding long poles wrapped in gold threads. The middle of each pole was embedded with a green jade ring, on which the hydrological patterns of the Huaixing River were engraved.

Shi Anxia gently took Bei Hui's arm and slowly stepped onto the sandalwood springboard. Zhai Yi's skirt swept over the edge of the springboard, casting a golden reflection on the river.

Hong Que followed closely behind, holding the upright Yi Yi firmly in her left hand, and the black dog Ye Bao Er with a scarlet ribbon around its neck in her right hand. The black dog walked solemnly, and the golden bell rang with each step.

Dong Xi leaned over to help Er Er adjust the jade pendant on her waist, then took her hand. The little girl jumped for joy and then was gently pulled back to his side.

Nan Yan half-knelt down and smoothed San San's clothes, then took the little hand she timidly offered and led her onto the boat.

The vermilion lacquered ship let out a long, clear cry, and the boat moved, and the sounds of ritual music from both sides of the river began again.

Soon after, several ships came to the north wing to pick up the princess's wedding party and cross the river.

Huang Wanqian led the way aboard in high spirits. She was able to witness Mr. Huang's wedding and coronation ceremony with her own eyes, and felt that her life was complete.

Before the vermilion lacquered ship docked, the Feathered Emperor had already arrived and was waiting.

When An Xia finally came out after much anticipation, he personally stepped forward and helped her off the boat in front of everyone.

The moment he took her hand, he was suddenly overwhelmed with mixed emotions, as if he had been waiting for this moment for thousands of years.