In her previous life, Chen Wenyi's parents passed away early, and she had long shouldered the responsibility of self-care. She had long forgotten what it felt like to be doted upon.
Thus, Chen Wenyi felt incredibly fortunate many times over to have encountered such wonderful parents after accidentally transmigrating to this small world.
This must be a gift from heaven!
Just as she finished comforting Madam Chen, an anxious voice from a maid outside the door rang out. "Madam, the auspicious time to board the bridal sedan is fast approaching. Master has sent me to ask if Miss is ready!"
Hearing the maid's reminder, Madam Chen quickly regained her composure. "Alright, alright! Quickly bring Miss Yu Shan the feather fan!"
Finally, it was time to leave. This was the first time marrying in two lifetimes, and at this moment, Chen Wenyi also felt a bit nervous.
Supported by the bridal attendant, she walked slowly towards the door. The instant the bridal chamber door opened, congratulatory shouts erupted all around her.
"Congratulations to Miss Chen on her wedding day!"
"Wishing Miss and the groom eternal happiness and many children!"
"Congratulations to Miss Chen on her happy union!"
...
The congratulatory voices continued for a long time. Most of these were the wives of the Chen family members, as well as ladies from other prominent families in Fen Shui Town.
They racked their brains, thinking of and speaking congratulatory words, hoping to gain favor with Madam Chen. Too many pleasantries were never a fault, especially since many of their family businesses relied on the Chen family.
Chen Wenyi walked step by step towards the courtyard exit. According to custom, Madam Chen could only escort her daughter to the courtyard gate.
Amidst the joyous laughter, Chen Wenyi's sharp ears caught the sound of her mother's soft weeping, and her heart immediately felt a pang, her eyes also becoming moist.
Madam Chen's tears felt like they were falling onto her heart, hot and bittersweet.
Chen Wenyi really wanted to turn back and look at Madam Chen. When she had first transmigrated, she hadn't been very familiar with the Chen family and felt embarrassed, so she had rejected Madam Chen's care and hugs many times.
But at this moment, Chen Wenyi truly felt the reluctance of a mother for her daughter leaving home.
How she wished she could run into her mother's embrace without a second thought!
The bridal attendant, with keen eyes, saw Chen Wenyi's toes turn in a new direction and immediately guessed her intention. She quickly began chanting auspicious verses again.
"The new bride departs! Walk forward, hand in hand with your beloved until old age. Forever and always, with a hundred sons and a thousand grandchildren, boundless wealth and prosperity, unchanging love!"
A string of auspicious phrases tumbled from her mouth, meant to remind Chen Wenyi that one must absolutely not look back on the way to the wedding, as it was considered very inauspicious.
Chen Wenyi's steps faltered for a moment, but she ultimately continued to walk forward.
Su Muqing, wearing a mask, stood beside Madam Chen. Seeing her crying so sadly, but knowing it was a joyous occasion, she didn't know how to comfort others, so she simply handed over a fragrant handkerchief, her eyes conveying a smile.
Everyone in the courtyard watched until Chen Wenyi boarded the bridal sedan. The groom, Leng Ren, dressed in a crimson robe embroidered with golden threads, sat majestically on a white steed. Leng Si and Leng Ao, also dressed impeccably, rode horses behind Leng Ren, looking somewhat like groomsmen.
Seeing the bride approach gracefully, Leng Ren leaped nimbly from his horse and, with a few quick strides, arrived beside Chen Wenyi.
Before the bridal attendant could remind him what to do next, Leng Ren swept the bride into his arms and strode towards the bridal sedan.
(Bridal Attendant: I was just about to remind you to carry her into the sedan, but there was no need to be so hasty!)
Seeing Leng Ren's eager actions and slightly nervous demeanor, laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd once more.
"Isn't the new groom too impatient!"
"Hahaha! Perhaps he's afraid the bride's feet will ache, and he can't bear to let her walk the last two steps."
"One must say, the new groom's skills are truly impressive! Master Chen is truly fortunate to have such an outstanding son-in-law!"
"Mr. Zhang, there's no need to feel regret. Did you see those young talents on horseback? I heard they are all the groom's sworn brothers. If you have any thoughts, you should hurry and ask Master Chen to help arrange an introduction."
"I heard that Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhou, and Mr. Zhu were already discreetly inquiring yesterday! These men are all still unmarried. If you're late, you might not get anything left..."
"Hey, hey, hey! Mr. Zhang, I haven't finished speaking!"
"We'll talk later! I need to have a good chat with Old Chen too!"
After the bridal sedan departed, before his old friend could finish speaking, the man called Mr. Zhang rushed to Master Chen's side, eagerly asking about Leng Si and the others.
According to the customs of Fen Shui Town, the bridal sedan would circle the town once. Since Leng Ren was an outsider and Chen Wenyi was designated as the future head of the Chen family, their wedding ceremony was ultimately held at the Chen residence.
In fact, long before the bride left, dowries piled high like mountains had already been carried out from the Chen mansion. The bridal sedan departed behind the groom when the auspicious time arrived, and the remaining dowry continued to be carried out.
The ten miles of red silk were truly extravagant! The people of Fen Shui Town were truly given a glimpse into the world of the wealthy today!
Not only did the Chen mansion decorate their residence with utmost festivity, but they also adorned all the streets that the wedding procession would pass through with colorful ribbons and red silk. This greatly delighted the business owners along the road!
Even after the dowry and the bridal sedan ahead had completed their circuit and returned, the dowry from the Chen mansion was still being continuously carried out from Chen Wenyi's courtyard!
Judging by this momentum, it was highly likely that the dowry would take all day to carry!
The onlookers, especially those who had participated in the throwing of the embroidered ball to choose a groom yesterday, seeing the endless stream of dowries, regretted it so much they wished they could gouge out their own eyes.
They clearly knew that the Chen family's wedding ceremony would be grand, yet they still came to watch the excitement, hoping to find some fault in the wedding to ease their heartache.
As a result...
They never expected Chen family's daughter's wedding to be this grand. Such a scale, to put it exaggeratingly, was entirely suitable for marrying a noble daughter from a prominent family, so now, besides regret, there was only regret! There were no other emotions left.
Around 11:25 AM, the vast Chen family courtyard was filled with guests, and even the courtyard itself was packed with people coming to witness the ceremony, making it incredibly lively.
About three minutes later, the guests and celebrants loudly announced, "The auspicious time has arrived! Please welcome the groom and bride!"
Leng Ren held a silk cloth tied with a red silk flower in one hand, and supported the bride's waist with the other, gazing at the young girl's profile with deep affection, offering her utmost care.
He tried his best to control himself; his slightly trembling hands revealed his extreme nervousness at that moment. At the same time, his steady steps expressed his restrained, hidden affection and inexpressible joy for the young girl.