Early in the morning, the wedding procession set out from the King of Yi’s residence, with cannon fire resounding. Matchmakers led the way, followed by red date horses and eight-bearer soft sedan chairs, forming a grand procession nearly a mile long.
Citizens eagerly strained to catch a glimpse of the legendary King of Yi.
At the head of the procession, Si Zhan rode a red date horse, wearing a bright red wedding robe with gold embroidery. His long hair was neatly tied with a red gauze ribbon, its tails fluttering in the wind, making him appear like an immortal.
As the procession scattered candy, flowers, and coins, the crowd was electrified, following alongside.
At the Ning Marquis Mansion, Ning Wanwan, after paying respects at the family shrine, was dressed in her phoenix crown and rosy wedding attire by Fu Yi and Zhan Xiang, nervously awaiting Si Zhan’s arrival.
Zhan Xiang stood anxiously at the doorway, seeing Dian Cui run in with a bright smile, shouting, “They’re here! The wedding procession has stopped outside, and some relatives are blocking their entry!”
Zhan Xiang, worried, turned to Ning Wan Wan and said, “Miss, the distant relatives have come. What if they don’t let the young master in?”
Ning Wan Wan replied calmly, “Even if he’s weak, he has two top-tier experts by his side. Entering the Ning Guo Gong Mansion gate will be easy. Moreover, Grandmother instructed last night to let them play around but not make things too difficult for him.”
Relieved, Zhan Xiang asked Dian Cui to continue gathering information.
After a tea’s time, Dian Cui returned happily, saying, “The young master has entered! He paid respects to the old madam in the main hall. Now the old madam is requesting the miss to come immediately.”
Fu Yi handed Ning Wan Wan a fan, while Zhan Xiang arranged her dress from behind. Ning Wan Wan took a deep breath, wore a subtle smile, and, covering her face with the fan, was supported by the two as she left her chamber.
Entering the main hall, Ning Wan Wan lowered the fan and knelt three times to the seated Ning Old Madam, who nodded with a kind smile.
Ning Wan Wan rose, her voice choked with tears, “Wan’er bids farewell to grandmother.”
The old madam waved her hand, laughing, “Don’t say anything, go, go.”
