Chapter 56: Getting Married

  In the blink of an eye, three days passed and Qingfengju began to bustle with activity. Qin Yu's wedding was a top priority, so everything else had to be put aside. The servants worked hard to clean Qingfengju from top to bottom, inside and out, until it was spotless, all without needing Qin Yu's instructions.

  However, Qin Yu proposed year-end bonuses and medical benefits, two epoch-making welfare policies. All the servants of Qingfeng Residence can receive year-end bonuses and free medical treatment, as long as they work diligently, don't slack off, and devote themselves to Qingfeng Residence.

  The servants felt they had found a good master, and now they were even more grateful. They worked with all their heart, busily rushing about, hanging lanterns and decorating the place, setting out new tables and chairs, preparing food, washing dishes, no one had time to rest, but not a single person complained of being tired, everyone wore a happy smile on their face.

  The groom's attire was ready, and as Qin Yu looked at the suit laid out on the table, he felt quite excited. Whether in modern times or in the Tang Dynasty, getting married was a first for him, and it was impossible not to feel excited.

  The next day before dawn, Qin Yu put on his bright red wedding attire and rushed to the Qin Manor, but it was to pay respects to their ancestors before the wedding procession.

  After the ancestor worship, Qin Yu rode on a high-headed horse wearing red flowers and red silk, leading the welcoming team to set off. Along the way, the band played music, joyful beyond compare.

  Originally wanted to bring along a matchmaker, but the matchmaker was Qin Qiong, so had no choice but to give up.

  As for horseback riding, Qin Yu is not good at it. Sitting on a horse isn't that difficult, but after a long time, his butt and thighs start to ache.

  Welcoming the bride is not directly going to Cheng's house, but also touring Chang'an. This time Qin Yu was so uncomfortable, and he had to keep smiling all the time. You know that in ancient times there were no entertainment programs, someone got married, and the surrounding citizens naturally came to watch, they looked at you, you couldn't not smile, right?

  Arriving at the Cheng residence, Qin Yu paid his respects to Cheng Yaojin and his wife, going through another round of tedious formalities before finally helping the veiled Cheng Lingyun into the bridal sedan.

  The band played music and toured Chang'an again. Then they went to the Clear Wind Pavilion, where Qin Qiong and many others who had come to attend the wedding had already arrived.

  When they arrived at Qingfengju, it was already dusk. In ancient times, it was customary to set out early in the morning and hold the wedding ceremony in the evening. They could have arrived at Qingfengju earlier, but Chang'an was too big, and the procession moved slowly. However, it was just as well, for Qin Yu was really exhausted.

  Qin Yu held onto Cheng Lingyi's hand, clearly feeling that Cheng Lingyi was trembling slightly, unsure if it was from excitement or fear. Qin Yu applied a bit more force to comfort her, and only then did Cheng Lingyi relax.

  Entering the main hall, Qin Qiong sat high, and Qin Yu and Cheng Lingyun stepped forward together. At this time, the ancient master of ceremonies shouted loudly, "One bow to heaven and earth."

  Qin Yu and Cheng Lingyi knelt down to worship heaven and earth, at this time the three brothers Cheng Huai Mo, Cheng Huai Liang and Cheng Huai Bi in the crowd shouted "good" together, instantly causing laughter from many people, it's not like they can call out good either.

  "Bowing twice in front of the ancestral hall."

  Qin Yucheng Lingyun turned around and knelt down together with Qin Qiong. Qin Qiong was overjoyed, nodding his head repeatedly.

  Husband and wife bow together.

  Qin Yu and Cheng Lingyi bowed to each other, and the three brothers of Cheng Huai Mo started cheering again. The crowd also shouted along, because the next line was "Send them into the bridal chamber."

  "The bride is entering the bridal chamber." As soon as the host's words fell, Cheng Lingyun was led into the new room by a maid holding a red silk ribbon. Qin Yuge tried to make a move, but was caught by someone. It turned out that Zhang Sunchong grabbed Qin Yuge's hand and said with a sly smile, "Yunfei, why are you in such a hurry? You're the protagonist today, how can you run away?"

  Qin Yu had long noticed Chang Sun Chong, although he felt that this kid was not up to any good, but since he came to attend the wedding, he could only smile and say, "Alright, I won't run away, today I'll get drunk and return home."

  "Good." A group of young men followed with cheers. These people, Qin Yu didn't know any of them, but no one who could attend the wedding was simple.

  "Yun Fei, come here, let me introduce you." Qin Yong stepped forward to help Qin Yu out of the situation, and Chang Sun Chong had no choice but to release Qin Yu.

  "Yes, Uncle." Qin Yu secretly let out a breath of relief and spoke up.

  At this time, the servants of Qingfengju brought up the wine and dishes one by one. The originally lively scene suddenly became quiet, and almost everyone looked at the wine and dishes on the table. "Gulp, gulp." The sound kept coming, but some young people couldn't help it.

  "Good wine." Someone shouted, and with this shout of praise, the guests couldn't help but raise their cups and take a drink. A moment later, it brought on a round of applause.

  "This dish is also good." The first person to taste the dish exclaimed excitedly.

  The guests heard this and quickly moved their chopsticks. A moment later, another burst of applause erupted.

  Cheng Huai Mo and Cheng Hua Liang exchanged a glance, then chuckled to themselves. Judging from their expressions, it seemed like they were saying, "Gotcha, haha."

  Qin Qiong introduced guests to Qin Yu, but what he didn't expect was that the first person he saw was none other than Crown Prince Li Chengqian. Qin Yu muttered under his breath, "Damn it."

  "I pay homage to Your Highness, the Crown Prince." Qin Yu smiled and bowed slightly, then secretly took a glance at the legendary Li Chengqian, silently sighing, "Indeed, it's true."

  Just as Qin Yu thought, Li Chengqian was indeed as recorded in history, indulging in sensual pleasures, and his state could be seen from his appearance. At a young age, he was already so decadent, with a pale complexion, not to mention excessive indulgence in lust.

  Li Chengqian's expression was not quite right, but he still had a smile on his face and said with great enthusiasm, "Yun Fei's new marriage is a joyous occasion, I'd like to toast you a cup, wishing you a hundred years of harmony and eternal love."

  "Thanks, Your Highness." Qin Yu raised his cup in a toast and drained it in one gulp.

  "Yun Fei, this name is not bad. As the nephew of the Winged Nation's prince, you are considered family. From now on, if there's anything that needs to be done, just come find me and I will definitely lend my full support."

  "Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Qin Yu bowed slightly and muttered to himself, "This is clearly a signal to win over my uncle."

  Qin Qiong heard this, his face didn't change at all, still with a smile on his face, no one could tell what he was thinking in his heart.

  At this time, Qin Qiong spoke up and said, "Your Highness, I still need to introduce Yun Fei to someone else, so I'll leave for a moment."

  Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, go quickly and come back soon. I still want to have a good chat with the Duke of Yi."

  Qin Qiong nodded and immediately took Qin Yu away, introducing him to others.

  Qin Yu did not expect that, in addition to Li Chengqian, there were several heavyweight figures who came, the military god of the Tang Dynasty Li Jing, Wei Zheng, and also Hou Junji who followed Li Chengqian to rebel.

  These were basically military leaders, Qin Yu was not that strange, but the famous Wei Zheng actually came in person, which was beyond Qin Yu's expectations.

  The other guests were mostly children of various families, as well as relatives of Cheng Yaojin. Qin Yu greeted each one with courtesy, and after making the rounds, they had drunk a considerable amount of wine.

  Just as they sat down, Zhangsun Chong led a group of young men and rushed over in a swarm.

  "Newlywed officer, I wish you a speedy birth of a noble son. Here's to you, a toast from Fang Mou." Fang Yi Zhi said with a smiling face.

  Fang Yizhi is Fang Yiai's older brother. Qin Yu had already known about the matter of Fang Yiai being punished by Fang Xuanling. Qin Yu secretly sighed, "This is to avenge Green Hat Wang for your younger brother again?" He smiled and nodded, "Good, thank you Brother Fang, come on, let's drink."

  "Good, refreshing." Fang Yi straightened up his thumb and drank it all in one gulp. Qin Yu followed suit.

  The young masters, one by one, came forward, on the left saying "Congratulations on your wedding", on the right saying "A hundred years of harmony". Qin Yu was forced to drink no less than two catties of white wine.

  Cheng Huai Mo and his two brothers saw the situation, how could they bear it? On their sister's wedding night, who would be drunk to the point of being unconscious? They hastily came forward to block the wine, only then was Qin Yu rescued.

  It's amazing that Qin Yu can drink so much and still not get drunk, but what people don't know is that Qin Yu had already asked his servant to secretly prepare some low-alcohol white wine for him, or else he would have passed out long ago.

  There were too many people coming to toast, and the three of Cheng Huai could not hold back. Moreover, Cheng Huai had to guard the sweet potato and potato, so he couldn't get drunk. Before long, Cheng Hualiang and Cheng Huaiyi were unable to drink anymore.

  Qin Yu, seeing this, hurriedly pretended to be drunk, but Zhang Sun Chong was too cunning and didn't know where he pulled out a needle, pricked the pretending-to-be-drunk Qin Yu, and immediately tied him up.

  Qin Yu glared at Zhangsun Long with a look of urgent defeat, but Zhangsun Long didn't take it seriously. Shaking his head and swaying back and forth, he said, "Yun Fei, I've heard that you're well-read in poetry and have written several books yourself, so your talent must be extraordinary. On such a beautiful day with fine wine and delicious food, how can we not have some poetry to accompany us?"

  Chang Sun paused for a moment, then shouted at the group of rich young men surrounding Qin Yu, "Everyone says, should Yun Fei compose a poem?"

  "Ai." A group of young people followed with cheers and soon drew everyone's attention.

  Qin Yu's face stiffened at the sight, gritting his teeth as he thought to himself, "You bastard, Long Sun Chong, just you wait, I remember you mentioning a sister."

  At this time, Zhangsun Chong smiled and said, "Alright, let's make wine the topic. We'll ask Qin Yunfei to compose a poem. If it's good, he can enter the bridal chamber; if not, he won't be allowed in. How about that?"

  "Good." A group of people followed with cheers.

  Qin Yu took a deep breath, shook his body, looked up at the sky, and pretended to be drunk. Long Sun Chong glanced at Qin Yu's performance and immediately curled his lips. Others thought Qin Yu had too much to drink, but he knew Qin Yu wasn't drunk yet, or else he wouldn't have that look in his eyes.

  At this time, Qin Yu poured himself a cup of wine, picked up the wine glass and took a sniff, with a look of intoxication on his face. He then said, "It's just poetry, listen to me." After finishing speaking, he downed the wine in one gulp, then lifted his robe, put one foot on the stool, and shouted loudly.

  "Don't you see, the Yellow River's water comes from heaven, flowing to the sea never to return..." He recited a poem, finishing it in one breath, and directly stunned everyone.

  "Sister, I won't write it myself, but I can copy it. Do you think Tang poetry and Song lyrics are a joke?"

  At this time, Qin Yu playfully glanced at Chang Sun Chong, then fell towards Xiao Tao, and quickly moved to support Qin Yu. Qin Yu secretly winked at Xiao Tao, who understood and hurriedly supported Qin Yu back to the room.

  Chang Sun Chong, the one who started this, had discovered Qin Yu's plan to slip away, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything. Before, he had always thought that Qin Yu wouldn't write poetry, and his so-called talent was just a facade. Otherwise, how could it be that for such a long time not a single poem or verse had been passed down? But the actual situation had shocked Chang Sun Chong quite severely.

  This isn't being unable to make poetry, it's clearly hiding one's true abilities. Getting slapped in the face instead of slapping others, Long Sun's face is now burning with shame. Earlier, he had boasted that he would show off in front of Qin Yu, and so many people were waiting to see a joke. But the result was unexpected, to the point where the subsequent moves couldn't be continued.