Chapter 35: The Grand Wedding (Second Update)

  The mindset and decisions of the three families had predetermined Mao Fengzhi's success, as well as Lin Hu's control over Chaozhou. The commotion outside did not disrupt today's grand wedding of Mao Fengzhi. The wedding ceremony was not simple, but Mao Fengzhi did not attend in person, which was a custom in Chaozhou. He could only arrange for Lin Hu's wife to replace him and welcome the bride, accompanied by guards, to bring gifts to the Ding family. The Ding family did not make things difficult for this new noble, from opening the door to receiving Ding Xiaya, everything went smoothly. However, when Ding Xiaya walked out of her own front door, she shed tears, got into the flower sedan chair, and the sound of firecrackers immediately filled the air! The wedding procession then proceeded to Mao Fengzhi's residence in a grand manner.

  This mansion was given by Lin Hu to Mao Feng as his future residence, with four courtyards in front and back, which can be called a grand mansion! At this time, the front yard was filled with banquet tables, and most of the soldiers from the guard company temporarily took on the role of waiters, serving dishes, welcoming guests, and serving tea. The soldiers from the engineer company took over the task of sentry duty, responsible for guarding the surroundings, while the soldiers from the three battalions were responsible for guarding inside and outside the city.

  Don't think that just because it's Ma Feng's big wedding, his subordinates can drink at the happy occasion! At least they have to wait much later than the time when the banquet starts, and they take turns to replace each other.

  However, the commanding officers of each battalion all arrived on the scene, and Zhao Pingzhou also arrived. They were all very excited to see their own troops, and they were all secretly happy for their superiors. This was a joyful occasion for the independent regiment.

  When Mao Feng brought the bride in, there was thunderous applause. Everyone present, no matter what they thought, at least had a smile on their face, and they all congratulated Mao Feng with whispers.

  Ding Hua also listened to the congratulations of the guests, his face filled with smiles, he was somewhat relieved in his heart, at least this daughter is happy, what else can parents ask for?

  When Ding Hua and Lin Hu sat in the positions of the male and female leads, the ceremony began with a grand wedding prelude!

  "A bow to heaven and earth!"

  "Two bows to the high hall!"

  "Husband and wife bow together!"

  "Enter the bridal chamber!"

  The feeling of being on the scene was not tiring, but rather he felt very strange. He had previously only heard about it and seen it on TV in later generations. This was his first time experiencing it personally, and he was still in a state of excitement.

  Ding Xiaoya went to the bridal chamber first, while Mao Feng was surrounded by guests on all sides and said some congratulatory words, it took a while before he could extricate himself and head to the nuptial chamber.

  The dragon and phoenix red candles were lit, the red auspicious characters on the door and windows, the bride was also wearing a red Tang suit, red skirt, red shoes, and a red silk scarf on her head. The room was very quiet, making Mao Feng suddenly feel that he really was going to get married, it was truly real in this world, never had such a realistic feeling.

  "Dad, Mom! Your son is getting married! Your son is finally getting married, did you see that? You don't have to worry, you don't have to be stingy with money!"

  As he spoke, Maofeng's eyes welled up with tears and flowed uncontrollably. Soon, he had to close his eyes and let the tears flow freely.

  Ding Xiangya had a mix of emotions in her heart, she was both nervous and happy. She knew that she was married now, but she didn't know what happiness felt like. All she knew was that she had married a man who didn't make her feel disgusted, a man towards whom she still had good feelings. This man was truly worthy of being called a real man!

  She suddenly heard a sob, and she was slightly startled. She naturally knew that the sound came from Maofeng. Was he crying in pain because he didn't like himself? Only then did she recall what Maofeng had said earlier.

  She quickly came to her senses, realizing that she was thinking of her parents and family. Ding Xiaoya's heart was touched, and she had never thought that the fierce and powerful Mao Feng would have such an expression. Ding Xiaoya did not underestimate Mao Feng, but instead had a better impression of him. This is what a real man looks like, with flesh and blood, this is true.

  She wanted to get up and comfort her, but she found that her veil had not been lifted yet, so she could only sit there. She decided to wait until the veil was lifted before comforting her properly. From then on, he became her husband, her heaven, and the master of this household.

  Mao Feng wiped away his tears, feeling that he had lost his composure. He looked at the beauty in front of him and felt as if he owed her an apology. He relaxed a bit, took a step forward, sat down solemnly, and slowly lifted the red veil, revealing her beautiful face to himself.

  His heart floated up with a soft feeling, and he said softly: "I'm sorry to keep you waiting! I apologize."

  Being able to hear Mao Fengzhi's apologetic words, what more could one ask for? Ding Xiaya felt respected and felt Mao Fengzhi's care for her! Ding Xiaya looked at Mao Fengzhi very seriously and said: "From now on, you and I are one, we'll weather the storms together! I hope I can help you! May we be able to see each other's smiles and worries!"

  Mao Feng couldn't help but be moved, he tightly hugged Ding Xiao Ya's slender waist and pulled her into his arms. Mao Feng said calmly: "From now on, I'll take the wind and rain for you, whoever dares to bully you will have to step over my dead body! This is a promise I'll keep for the rest of my life."

  Ding Xiaoya's eyes were dazed, she nodded silently, Mao Feng gently kissed her cheek, looking at Ding Xiaoya's red face, he said softly: "Come on, let's drink!"

  Ding Xiangya blushed but nodded definitely and drank the cross-cupped wine with Mao Feng. After finishing, Mao Feng said: "Are we taking a rest or going out to see some guests?"

  Ding Xiaoyan said in a soft voice: "You handle it!"

  Mao Feng said: "Then let's go out and have a drink together! It can also be considered as returning courtesy."

  When Mao Feng and his wife appeared together at the banquet, the atmosphere suddenly reached a climax! Celebrities and military officers took turns toasting. Mao Feng was also straightforward with one mouthful of dryness, and such heroic spirit made him look even more joyful.

  Huang and Dong, the two heads of households, couldn't help but admire Mao Feng's charm after finishing their wine. They both thought to themselves, "What a talented person!" As long as he isn't foolish, this new noble will surely become a superior man! He will definitely have a place in the domestic political arena.

  They couldn't help but look at Ding Hua, whose smile had never faded from her face. They all cursed in their hearts: "Good luck! Born a good daughter!"

  Previously, among the four families, the Ding family was the most dangerous and likely to be destroyed. However, now it seems that the Ding family is actually the most stable, as long as Mao Feng doesn't fall, the Ding family will be as solid as a rock! After witnessing Mao Feng's ruthlessness, both of them knew that Mao Feng was not a kind person, if they could make friends, then they must never become enemies.

  Several subordinates of the independent team were happy to toast with the team leader, they initially didn't get a turn, now it's finally their turn, they naturally seized the opportunity to toast with the team leader!

  Maofeng excitedly said to them: "Drink big mouthfuls of wine, eat big mouthfuls of meat, don't worry about anything, today is a grand happy day for Mao, let's get drunk with abandon!"

  Dead drunk, even if he had a good capacity for liquor, he would still get drunk! When he opened his eyes again, it was not yet dawn. However, looking at the beautiful woman sleeping beside him, he suddenly remembered that he was already married! The woman beside him was his wife, the lady of this life, and also the only wife in two lifetimes!

  Mao Feng's current state is one of impulsiveness, how can the wedding night be wasted? Before long, moans and gasps for breath were heard in the bridal chamber, all the way until dawn!

  Ding Xiangya naturally picked up the white handkerchief with the fallen red, and looking at this scene made Mao Feng feel very emotional. The ancients were like this, it was related to a woman's chastity, and also related to how much this woman valued her husband.

  Her hair was already styled high up, Ding Xiangya had changed her role, from today on, she was no longer the young lady of the Ding family, but the mistress of the Mao family, Mrs. Mao!

  On that day, Ding Xiangya's elder brother sent over a bowl of wood ear and pig heart soup, which is also a Teochew custom. This surprised Mao Fengzhi greatly. It was only when chatting with Ding Xiangya's elder brother, Ding Zheng, that Mao Fengzhi fully understood the Teochew wedding customs and realized that his own wedding had been simplified by quite a bit, although it was still very grand!

  As for returning to the girl's home, it wasn't on the second or third day as Mao Feng thought, but four months later. This is what is called "returning to the girl's home three times", also known as "first return", "second return" and "third return". On the first two returns, the bride eats lunch at her parents' home and must leave before seeing the smoke from their kitchen. Only on the third return can she stay for a few days with her relatives, reunite with them, express her nostalgia, tell them about the love between her and her husband, and let her family feel at ease.

  This is not all, in the second year, when the bride celebrates her first Lantern Festival at her husband's home, whether she is pregnant or not, she must dress up as on the wedding day and invite guests to visit again. In some rural areas, all the brides in the village are gathered in a row at the village head well, allowing villagers to watch. In some mountain towns, on this night, young men can form gangs, drumming and drumming to the newlyweds' home "making trouble", regardless of three or five o'clock in the morning, the bride and groom must open the door and warmly entertain. This is a nostalgic ceremony for the wedding, so that the couple can relive their honeymoon and cherish their happy and fulfilling new life.

  Mao Feng was taken aback, he couldn't help but sigh and said: "I didn't expect that I would actually hear it for the first time."

  Ding Zheng said indifferently: "It's not too late to know now! I just hope the commander will treat Xiaoya well, and here I entrust you!"

  Looking at Ding Zheng holding his hands up and over his head, his body still half-bowed, Mao Feng naturally responded, saying: "This is natural, I am not an unfeeling person, and I also hope that brother will be at ease!"

  When Mao Feng called himself an elder brother, Ding Zheng returned to normal and smiled: "Little sister has been loved by the whole family since childhood. If there's anything she doesn't understand, please forgive her, younger brother Feng!"

  Mao Feng immediately said: "Don't mention this, now Xiao Ya is already my wife, and we are in the same boat. How can I mistreat her? If I mistreat her in the future, brother, feel free to scold me severely, I won't have a second word."