"First bow to heaven and earth!"
"Second bow to the parents!"
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
"Send them to the bridal chamber!"
"Ceremony complete!"
With a loud shout from the master of ceremonies.
The flower hall, filled with guests, suddenly became lively.
The young married women of the family cheerfully approached, escorting the bride joyfully to the new room.
Yang Chenyi was surrounded by a group of his comrades from the army.
Everyone was clamoring to drink until they dropped!
Sitting high were Old Master Yang and Madam Yang, who also rose with smiles to entertain guests.
Old Master Yang had to entertain his colleagues from the Ministry of War.
Madam Yang had to entertain the womenfolk of the family and their close friends.
Everyone had their circle.
As for Xia Ruqing, in the corner, she had no circle.
She had come in secret.
After joining in the fun and sampling some fresh pastries from outside the palace, she took a carriage back.
