Acai's Sky

Chapter 213 Chinese Wedding in Progress...

"Breaking~"

A deafening sound of firecrackers suddenly rang out, like a bolt of thunder splitting the sky.

It turned out to be the Taibai Village art troupe that had begun its performance! A group of young and old men in their finest attire, holding gongs, drums, suonas, and other instruments, enthusiastically began to play.

The cheerful melody and exciting rhythm immersed the whole village in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

"Mi Lai Lai So La Xi~"

As the wedding song started, the sound of the suona was passionate and high-pitched, like a clear spring flowing in people's hearts, and like surging waves, giving people a sense of strength to move forward courageously.

Ah Cai shuddered all over and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "The sound of this suona is so high-pitched, it really deserves to be called a music hooligan."

Grandma Ma smiled and nodded, her face full of satisfaction as she said, "Old Man Liao's apprentice has finally finished his apprenticeship, and he plays the flute really well!"

Ah Cai scratched his head, a puzzled expression on his face, and asked, "Who is this old man Liao? Why don't I have any impression of him?"

She raised her head and looked at Grandma Ma curiously, her eyes revealing curiosity and confusion about this unfamiliar name.

Grandma Ma smiled and explained, "He has been dead for almost ten years. In the past, his suona was always used as accompaniment for weddings and funerals in the village.

He’s a celebrity in our village! You haven’t seen him. Old man Liao was ill in his later years and basically never went out…”

Grandma Ma went on to say, "Although Mr. Liao has passed away, his disciples have inherited his legacy and carried forward this traditional art. Hearing this familiar melody now brings deep emotion."

Ah Cai nodded in understanding. She felt the charm of rural cultural heritage and understood why Grandma Ma was so emotional.

"From birth to death, I have been arrogant and miserable all my life!" said Grandma Ma with a sigh.

A Cai listened quietly to what Grandma Ma said, as if she saw the persistence and perseverance of Old Man Liao throughout his life.

Every note he plays on the suona carries his love for life and his persistent pursuit of traditional culture.

...

"Your green collar, my heart is filled with longing. Your green jade pendant, my thoughts are endless. One day without seeing you feels like three autumns. Now, let us play the auspicious and peaceful wedding music, open the gate of the grand hall, and respectfully invite the groom to meet the bride~"

With the congratulations from the emcee, Village Chief Rong, the wedding reception in Rao Village began...

The most eye-catching thing was an exquisitely decorated sedan chair, which was carried slowly by four strong bearers.

Inside the sedan sat a beautiful bride, dressed in a traditional phoenix crown and bridal robe. In her right hand she held a delicate round fan to cover her face, like a blooming flower.

As the sedan chair bumped, her light body swayed slightly, exuding a charming charm.

The bride's face was filled with a happy smile, her eyes were shining with bright light, and her heart was filled with longing and expectation for a better life in the future.

At this special moment, she felt extremely happy and satisfied.

The sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the groom was riding a tall and mighty white horse, walking heroically on the country road.

There were two people beside him, one was responsible for holding the horse, and the other was carefully holding the groom to prevent him from falling off the horse. Their faces were filled with joy and happy smiles.

Above the head, a small and exquisite drone was buzzing, busy filming the surrounding beautiful scenery and every move of the wedding party.

This modern technology makes the wedding more unique and interesting without feeling abrupt or discordant.

After all, it would be strange if someone followed you all the way with a camera!

The sedan chair moved slowly along the village road, and wherever it went, it attracted the attention of the villagers.

Everyone put down their work and stopped to watch this rare and lively scene.

Some people looked at the bride in the sedan curiously, some looked at the groom enviously, and some were infected by the festive atmosphere and couldn't help but smile.

Some villagers even couldn't help but follow the sedan chair, cheering for the newlyweds as they walked, as if they were also part of this grand wedding.

"Here comes my lover on his bamboo horse, and plays with green plums around the bed."

"A happy marriage will last a hundred years, and we will have a son soon!"

"We will be together forever and grow old together!"

They witness this beautiful love together with their most sincere blessings.

Today, the whole Taibai Village is filled with a festive atmosphere. The villagers are dressed in traditional quju, men and women, young and old, with bright smiles on their faces.

Such a scene is both warm and beautiful, giving people a strong sense of rural style.

...

Ah Cai stared at the drone with sparkling eyes, muttering to herself, "Great! Great! This wedding is so well-organized!"

Her eyes swept across the crowd, finally landing on the groom. Her brows furrowed slightly as she said, "But this groom looks a little nervous."

Grandma Ma beside him nodded and agreed, "Yeah, his expression is too stiff, in stark contrast to the others. Maybe he's afraid of falling off his horse?"

Ah Cai nodded. "I guess he has never ridden a horse before. He is completely frozen on the horse's back."

After hearing this, Grandma Ma smiled slightly and explained, "It's not his fault. After all, we haven't had a Chinese-style wedding for a long time.

Young people nowadays like to follow the Western world and think that Western-style weddings are more romantic and fashionable.

But in fact, our own culture is the most beautiful and unique." As she spoke, she sipped her tea and smiled warmly.

Ah Cai gave Grandma Ma a thumbs up and said, "Grandma Ma is very insightful. However, everyone has entered the dungeon this time. In the future, we will have a lot of contact with ancient people, and there will be changes."

Grandma Ma nodded deeply, and said with emotion, "Yes, after entering the dungeon this time, everyone realized that they had missed out on so many wonderful things before. Only by experiencing it firsthand can you truly appreciate its charm."

...

After the sedan chair finished circling the village, the newlyweds and their relatives and friends finally arrived at the wedding venue.

This place has been carefully decorated into a place full of festive atmosphere.

Red carpets covered the ground, red lanterns hung overhead, and red wedding characters were pasted all over the walls...

At the entrance of the Fairy Tale Hotel, Village Chief Rong continued his congratulations, "Guests line the streets playing music and singing, and joyful laughter fills the ears. Please, my fairy lover, pay the fan gift, and then the fairy will cross the Milky Way. Welcome the newlyweds!"

(Please ask the groom to untie one end of the red silk and hand it to the bride. Please bow.)

Village Chief Rong said, "A piece of red silk, two people holding an embroidered ball, the matchmaker has decided three lives, holding hands until old age."

"Stepping over the fire basin: borrowing fire from the sky, evil spirits hide on both sides, the newlyweds pass by the fire, and the good days are prosperous and prosperous"

(Ask the bridesmaid to place the apple on the saddle)

Village Chief Rong continued to sing the congratulatory song, "A piece of sandalwood, carved into a jade saddle. The newlyweds step over it, and every step is safe. The falling apple symbolizes peace."

The crowd escorted the newlyweds into the hotel's largest banquet hall, where the parents of both parties sat on the stage.

"My heart is filled with the pure joy of China

The beauty of the clothes and the splendor of the name

My heart is filled with nostalgia for the ancient China

The Calm and Elegant Xia Shilixing

Carrying on the past and the present

Long-lasting Chinese love

Heaven, Earth, Emperor, and Parents

Witness this scene together!"

"Fire the cannon and play the music!"

Firecrackers are blasting and drums are playing!

Ah Cai covered her ears and watched the firecrackers roar! "How many firecrackers are there? Wow, they can even blow up a mountain!"

“…The newlyweds turn around and bow to heaven and earth together!”

"Bow and thank the heaven for the auspiciousness!

Second bow, may the world last forever!

Three bows, wishing happiness and health!

"The newlyweds pay their respects to their parents together~"

"A greeting on Zhien Festival!

Second bow, remember the kindness of parents!

Three bows to repay the kindness of parents!

"Couple greeting~"

"One bow, tie the knot!

Second bow, love remains unchanged!

Bow three times, respect like a guest!

Village Chief Rong turned around and looked at the guests.

"Knotting the hair: The dragon is tied with a golden cloud ring, and the groom also has elegant hair. Find a place where no one is around, tie it into a heart knot, and invite the newlyweds to perform the hair-tying ceremony together.

(Bridesmaids enter with scissors and a gift bag)

Tie up your long black hair, tie up your lifelong love, hold your hand, and share a lifelong love. Please put your hair into the brocade bag.

Intertwined threads form dragons and phoenixes, herons weave clouds and mist, an inch of thread connects hearts, a hundred years of twin flowers bloom, today we are husband and wife, from now on we will be together till death’s end.

Village Chief Rong stood next to the newlyweds.

"Wedding wine: red leaves bring together hearts, wine is drunk from the yellow flower wedding cup. Please invite the newlyweds to perform the wedding ceremony together.

(Bridesmaids enter with wine and gourds)

The sweet wine is placed in a bitter gourd and sealed. It represents the sweetness within the bitterness, and symbolizes sharing joys and sorrows, as well as good and bad fortunes. Please ask the bridesmaid to pour the wine for the newlyweds.

"When the newlyweds drink the first sip together, happiness and love will last forever; when the newlyweds drink the second sip together, good fortune and health will always be with them; when the newlyweds drink the third sip together, happiness, wealth, longevity and joy will remain in the family. Lock the wine bottle, welcome the immortal guests, and express your true feelings. This wine, this love, will last a lifetime."

……

Ah Cai rubbed her face which was frozen from smiling, and helped Grandma Ma back to the garden on the rooftop.

She couldn't help but sigh, "This wedding has so many complicated etiquettes. It's really thanks to Village Chief Rong that he can remember them so clearly!"

Grandma Ma patted Ah Cai's hand gently and said with a smile, "This is just the beginning. Just like Jin Yuanbao said, it has been simplified a lot now. In fact, this wedding has only just been completed in a small part!"

Ah Cai was speechless for a moment. It turned out that this was only a small part. If all of it was to be completed, wouldn’t it be exhausting?

Seeing this, Granny Ma smiled and jokingly said, "It was you who suggested having a Chinese wedding. Why can't you handle it now?"

Ah Cai rubbed her cheeks helplessly and said with a wry smile, "How could I have known weddings would be so complicated and tedious! It's like I'm learning ancient customs all over again!"

A Cai pressed the button on the remote control, and the TV turned on and automatically switched to the hotel's closed-circuit channel, connecting to the live video broadcast in real time.

"Hey, the groom's father is stuttering while reading his congratulatory speech!" Jin Yuanbao jumped up excitedly, waving his little paws in the air, as if celebrating something interesting.

Ah Cai picked it up, held it in her arms, looked at it carefully, and said, "This congratulations is a bit confusing. He only got it an hour ago. You can't laugh at others, okay? Do you understand?"

There was a hint of severity and tenderness in her eyes, hoping that Jin Yuanbao could understand the importance of respecting others.

Tuantuan blinked its big eyes and asked sweetly, "Master, should we send them some blessings?" Its voice was clear and pleasant, with a hint of expectation.

Ah Cai thought for a moment, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she said with a smile, "Then let's wish them a happy marriage! And we also want to thank them for choosing the Fairy Tale Hotel to hold this grand wedding!"

Her eyes sparkled with sincerity and kindness, and she hoped the newlyweds would be happy.

...

"The food is finally being served~"

The golden raccoon dog was so excited that his saliva almost flowed out. His eyes were fixed on the direction of the kitchen, and he couldn't wait to taste the delicious food.

Ah Cai hurriedly comforted them: "Don't worry, don't worry. The staff will deliver the dishes to the room later. Don't go out and make trouble!"

She knew the little ones had an irresistible passion for food, but she was worried they might cause trouble.

During the entire wedding process, the bridal sedan paraded around the village and drums beat, immersing the entire Taibai Village in a festive atmosphere.

The villagers came to watch this grand wedding, their faces filled with joyful smiles.

Acai sat by the window, quietly admiring the lively scene outside, her heart full of emotion.

She thought of her past. The sadness and pain she had experienced had gradually faded away. Now she lived in this beautiful world, enjoying peace and tranquility.