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Chapter 784: Big wedding, twins competing for beauty

After a violent storm, the clouds closed and the rain stopped.

"Madam, no matter what happens, you will always occupy an important place in my husband's heart!" Su Xian took Liu Huixiang's little hand and comforted her with gentle words.

Liu Huixiang was very happy that the knot in her heart had been resolved. She put her jade arms on Su Xian's chest, her watery eyes curved into two crescents, and in turn comforted Su Xian and said:

"Husband, don't think too much. I'm fine. If your husband can accompany me today, my wish will be fulfilled."

"Besides, my background is not good. If I had never met my husband, I'm afraid...and now, although I am not my husband's wife, I am still named a fourth-grade respectful person."

"This is an honor that many women crave but cannot achieve!"

"I can stay with my husband in this life, and I will die without any regrets."

"Husband, don't feel any psychological burden. You can just marry sister Wan'er tomorrow without worrying about my concubine."

"..."

"Ma'am, you are really my good wife!"

Su Xian felt extremely relieved. What more could a husband ask for when he got a wife like this.

He suddenly turned over and started the next violent storm...

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The next day.

The 29th of the twelfth lunar month.

Today is the day to marry Tang Shuwan, and the wait has finally come!
Today is also a good day. The golden sunshine fills the entire city. The sky is clear and warm, giving people a good mood.

Su Xian got up early in the morning.

After changing clothes and washing, the "program" of the wedding has begun.

The first process is "worshiping heaven and ancestors". Marriage is a major event in life, and the ancestors of heaven and earth must be informed first.

Under the service of the maids, Su Xian first took a bath and burned incense, then changed into a bright red groom's dress, and finally went to the ancestral hall in the mansion.

In the ancestral hall, the wine ceremony for the three animals has been prepared.

The so-called "three animals" are a whole cow, a whole sheep, and a whole pig. However, cows cannot be slaughtered easily in ancient times, so a whole horse was used instead.

In addition, there were other sacrifices, such as wine, fruits and vegetables, millet and rice beams, brocade cloth, etc. There were many kinds of offerings, which showed the fullness and wealth of Fanyanghou Mansion.

Compared with the rich offerings, there are only two tablets on the altar table in the middle of the ancestral hall, one for Su Xian's father and one for his mother...

Su Xian strictly followed the etiquette, burned three sticks of incense, and worshiped again, which was considered to have completed the ritual of "worshiping heaven and ancestors".

Then, he returned to the living room of the main courtyard and waited for a while. A maid brought a bowl of glutinous rice balls. The glutinous rice balls were round in shape and sweet, symbolizing sweetness and perfection.

Su Xian finished eating the glutinous rice balls, rested for a while, and then immediately started the next ceremony - "bed laying ceremony".

The so-called bed-laying ceremony is actually the arrangement of the bridal chamber.

The things needed for the bridal chamber have actually been prepared, and only some items are left to be put in during the "bed laying ceremony", which has a symbolic meaning.

First, a maid brought a pair of long, red candles and inserted them into the candlesticks so that they could be lit when the wedding ceremony was held tonight.

Then, two maids brought a brand new, bright red wedding quilt, made of red silk, with a big word "囍" embroidered on it.

But the maids did not make the bed immediately, but waited quietly.

At this time, four more maids entered the bridal chamber one after another, each carrying a tray with four-color happy fruits such as red dates, peanuts, longans, and melon seeds.

After entering the house, they also stood aside without moving, as if they were waiting for someone.

Finally, the person they were waiting for arrived. This was an old lady. This person was the "Full Blessed Person" carefully selected by Liu Huixiang and Lin Youcai.

The so-called "well-prepared person" refers to a person whose parents are healthy, his brothers are healthy, his wife is harmonious, and his family is full of children and grandchildren. Having such a person make the bed can bring good luck to the newlyweds.

The "blessed man" laughed. After entering the bridal chamber, he first worshiped the "bed mother" and then spread the happy fruits symbolizing "early birth of a precious son" on the wedding bed.

Finally, he took the wedding quilt from the maid's hand, spread it neatly, and covered the four-color happy fruits underneath.

At this point, the "bed-laying ceremony" ends.

At this time, the sun had already risen, and guests from the mansion had come to the door one after another, so Su Xian and Lin Youcai came to the door of the mansion to welcome the guests...

Soon, the Hou Mansion became lively. Neighbors, major aristocratic families, government officials, and even civil and military officials arrived one after another, and it was like a bustling city.

In order to increase the lively atmosphere, the Hou Mansion also arranged many entertainment activities, including storytellers, opera singers, and song and dance performers, to meet the different needs of the guests.

It is worth mentioning that Lin Chuan, Qian Mian Hu, Zhou Wei, Yan Dashan and others were the first to arrive. Among them, Lin Chuan, Qian Mian Hu, and Zhou Wei were Su Xian's best men. They were all dressed up...

An hour later.

Most of the guests have arrived.

Su Xian and Lin Youcai returned to the back hall.

They are the hosts and must not only welcome guests but also accompany them.

Since there were too many guests in the mansion, Su Xian interacted with the guests all the way from the door of the mansion, the front hall, the middle hall, and the back hall.

The smile on his lips almost froze, but he could only hold on.

The guests in the back hall were all distinguished guests, such as the current prime ministers, princes and nobles, etc. Su Xian and Lin Youcai hurried to the back hall mainly to accompany these distinguished guests.

"Congratulations, Lieutenant, on your happy marriage!" This was the blessing from the prime minister and senior officials to Su Xian.

"Congratulations to the Marquis on your wedding and your son!" This is the blessing of the princes and lords.

"We are happy together, we are happy together!" Su Xian saluted everyone, smiling all the time.

"..."

The entire Hou Mansion was very lively.

Whether it is the high-ranking officials of the imperial court in the back hall, the government officials and wealthy families in the middle hall, or the neighbors and wealthy businessmen in the city in the front hall, they all have their own small circles.

They were either gathering together to discuss, or they were concentrating around the "storyteller", the "opera troupe", and the "singing and dancing stage"...

The guests' discussions, the storyteller's voice, the voices of opera singers, and the melodious sounds of silk and bamboo mixed together to create a noisy atmosphere, which was no less lively than a busy city.

Among them, "singing and dancing" was the most popular among the guests.

Because the dancers dancing on the stage are all beautiful and world-famous dancers. Their makeup and clothes are bright and gorgeous, and their singing voices are melodious. It is rare for ordinary people to see them no matter how much money they spend.

The guests all lamented that only Su Xian had such influence and invited the legendary top dancer to feast their eyes.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the courtyard outside the back hall.

Many guests were booing and cheering.

It even attracted the attention of the prime minister and senior officials in the hall.

Su Xian also looked sideways——

Then, the smile at the corner of his mouth finally froze completely, his expression changed slightly, and he was stunned.

What did he see?
I saw the dancer on the stage, with a graceful figure, a bright and beautiful face, and a sweet smile. Who is that if not Chen Keyan? !
Chen Keyan actually sneaked into the Hou Mansion!

She also "returned to her old business", pretending to be a dancer and performing on stage!

Su Xian fainted.

Didn't he order Chen Keyan not to step out of the restaurant a few days ago?
This little goblin is so disobedient!

Just at this moment, a young boy ran over quickly and said:
"Princess Lanling has arrived!"

"The princess is here!" The prime ministers stood up one after another with happy faces, especially the prime ministers of the Sixth Department of Shangshu. Of course, Qian Zhongshu's face was not very good-looking.

"The princess has arrived!?"

Su Xian also stood up, his eyes widened, but his expression was slightly different from that of the prime ministers.

Lin Youcai was nearby. Seeing that Su Xian was sluggish, he quickly reminded him: "My dear nephew, hurry up and greet Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Only then did Su Xian come back to his senses, glared secretly at Chen Keyan on the stage, and warned her to be quiet, but Chen Keyan responded with a bewitching wink, and the smile on the corner of her mouth remained undiminished.

Su Xian rubbed his face and had no choice but to go out to greet him.

As soon as he reached the gate of the mansion, Princess Lanling's carriage was already parked on the street in front of the door. Behind the carriage was a long motorcade, full of gifts.

"Chen Suxian pays homage to His Royal Highness the princess. The princess is here in person, the humble house is really full of splendor!"

Su Xian quickly greeted him.

The curtain of the carriage was opened by a fat-like wrist, and then a beautiful face of the most beautiful woman was revealed. That was Princess Lanling, who smiled and said:
"There is no need to be polite, Lieutenant. Today is your special day, and I naturally want to come to celebrate in person."

After Princess Lanling was helped out of the carriage by Qiu and Dongdian troops, Su Xiancai realized that Princess Lanling was dressed up today!
She already has an all-powerful appearance, and her carefully dressed face looks really overly beautiful, and the jewelry on her bun looks so much like... a phoenix crown?

She was still wearing a purple palace dress, but today's palace dress was a little different. No matter how Su Xian looked at it, she looked a bit like... Xia Pei!
Fengguan Xiapei?

What does she mean?
Competing with the bride?
Su Xian raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Lan Ling helplessly.

Princess Lanling was calm and composed, as if she didn't see Su Xian's eyes, and said with a smile: "Why are you so dazed, Taiwei? Let's enter the palace quickly, so as not to delay the auspicious time to welcome the bride."

"Princess please come in!"

Su Xian led the way.

Princess Lanling moves lightly, her skirt touches the floor, her steps are elegant and dignified, and she is indescribably noble. If she puts on the green dress worn by the bride, she and Su Xian will really look like a perfect match...

After the two entered the mansion, the guests in the front hall and the middle hall bowed their heads to pay respects. They did not dare to raise their heads to see the princess's beauty for fear of offending.

While walking, Lan Ling looked at the scenery in the mansion. He saw red silk everywhere and the word "囍" could be seen everywhere. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Yes, it is really festive!"

Soon, the two came to the back hall.

At this moment, Su Xian was shocked to realize that the fairy Chen Keyan was still on the stage. What if...

He was really frightened, and there was a buzzing in his head.

Princess Lanling and Chen Keyan are both princesses, and they both dislike each other. If they meet, it will be like sparks hitting the earth!

If something like that really happened, would this wedding still be held?

Su Xian's balls ached extremely.

When he comes back, he must "teach" this little devil Chen Keyan a good lesson. It's so uncomfortable!
"The princess has arrived, and the singing and dancing won't stop!"

Suddenly, Lin Youcai's cry sounded in his ears.

Su Xian was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, and cast an approving look at Lin Youcai. Wonderful, this was tantamount to avoiding the dangerous situation of "Mars hitting the Earth".

"Don't be so troublesome, let's continue with the singing and dancing." Princess Lanling waved her hand lightly, ordering the singing and dancing to continue, and then said with a smile to the prime ministers and senior officials who came to see the ceremony:

"You don't need to be polite. Today, the Taiwei is the master of the house. You can't overwhelm the guest and usurp the master. Everything remains as usual!"

"Yes." The prime minister and senior officials bowed and returned to their original positions.

"..."

Su Xian twitched the corner of his mouth and felt a headache. As expected, the singing and dancing on the stage did not stop, and the person dancing on the stage was Chen Keyan!

He took a deep breath, quickly calmed down, and hurriedly invited Lan Ling: "Princess, please come in!"

"Yes." The princess nodded and moved her steps lightly.

Su Xian breathed a sigh of relief. Once he entered the back hall, he should not be able to see the stage.

However, who would have expected that as soon as Lan Ling walked to the middle of the courtyard, closest to the stage, she suddenly turned her head and looked towards the stage!
Su Xian was beside her, her heart almost jumped out!
Finished!

The most feared thing finally happened.

He really didn't want today's wedding to turn into a mess.

Su Xian's heart suddenly felt cold...

Fortunately, Lan Ling didn't seem to recognize Chen Keyan. He only looked at her twice and then looked away, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if he felt some kind of threat.

But in the end he praised:
"That dancer has an extraordinary appearance, and her temperament and figure are both excellent. Where did the captain invite her from?"

Su Xian breathed a sigh of relief, as long as he didn't recognize her, he quickly replied: "It's just a stage effect. When it comes to beauty, no one in this divine capital city can compare to Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

As soon as Lan Ling heard this, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously, and said: "You can't talk nonsense, in this city of gods, your majesty is the most beautiful."

"What His Highness said is absolutely true!" Su Xian felt relieved again.

"However, the dancer looks...somewhat familiar, as if I've seen her somewhere..." Lan Ling changed the topic and turned around to continue looking.

Su Xian's nerves tensed up in an instant, and he hurriedly turned around to block her sight, saying: "The princess must be dazzled... she's just a dancing girl, and she can't even catch the eye of the princess. Please come inside."

"Ah."

Lan Ling did not insist, and after a quick glance, he and Su Xian entered the back hall side by side.

Before entering the back hall, Su Xian breathed a sigh of relief, and turned his head to stare at Chen Keyan on the stage.

At first, Chen Keyan was dancing while glaring at Lan Ling's back with a look of disdain. After Su Xian glared at her, she calmed down slightly and returned the look with a passionate wink.

Su Xian twitched the corner of his mouth, and while glaring at Chen Keyan again, he suddenly realized that she was also extremely beautiful today.

Her makeup was obviously carefully crafted, and the colorful dance skirt was added to her body. Her style was infinite, and she was comparable to today's Princess Lanling!
Princess Lanling has a plump figure, a convex half-body, and skin like gelatin. She has a noble and lazy temperament all over her body. Her every word, action, and smile are all "thrilling" and beautiful, just like a rich but not greasy peony. , many people will lose their minds after just one look at her. This is also the reason why "princess should be avoided by mortals when traveling".

Due to years of dancing practice, Chen Keyan has a beautiful and coordinated figure, a delicate and perfect face, and an impeccable face. Her smile is natural and sweet, and has a magical power that touches people's hearts. She is addicted to it and cannot extricate herself. The most important thing is that Chen Keyan Enthusiastic, bold and proactive, always gives people a pleasant experience.

The beauty of the two of them belongs to two completely different directions, but they are both top-notch existences. It is difficult to distinguish them as high or low. They each have their own merits.

So, what do these two women really mean?
Attending his wedding to Tang Shuwan in full makeup, "competing with the bride"?Want to compare yourself to the bride?

Thinking of this, the corners of Su Xian's mouth could not help but twitch slowly.

Although Tang Shuwan is not one of the "four beauties in the world", it does not mean that her beauty is not enough. She is just inferior in status. If she is just beautiful, Su Xian thinks that Tang Shuwan is not inferior!

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