Chapter 322 - 196: Marry This Girl Later_2
Everyone loudly praised the bride’s beauty and good fortune, making Qian Manxia even more bashfully shy.
The biggest difference from the day Qian Mandie got married wasn’t how much better the clothes or jewelry were, but rather, her eyes were filled with happiness. Although there was also a strong reluctance to leave her family home, there was no hint of fear or trepidation about her future.
This must be the difference between knowing each other well and a blind arranged marriage.
All of this made the young village maidens watching eagerly green with envy, and Qian Manting whispered to Qian Yixiu, "Auntie Xia is so beautiful, Auntie Xia is so fortunate."
Suddenly, sounds of drums, firecrackers, and men’s boisterous laughter came from the front courtyard.
"Oh my, the groom has come to pick up the bride!" a few of the older women laughed loudly.
Upon hearing this, Qian Manxia knew that she would be leaving her home of fifteen years in the next moment, and she began to cry. Qian Yixiu also shed tears, unable to bear parting with her young aunt.
Before long, Wan Dazhong, dressed in a red robe and adorned with a large red flower, led a group of young men into Cuizhu Garden, constantly bowing with a smile to the surrounding women. Amid the laughter and noise, he led a tearful Qian Manxia out.
Perhaps because the young aunt had "done more and eaten less from a young age," she wasn’t very tall, standing around 155 centimeters. Next to the tall and handsome Wan Dazhong, she appeared petite like a bird leaning on a person. Yet the two together didn’t appear mismatched at all, the man like a mountain, the woman like water, seeming like the most well-matched pair in the world.
Many of the women stopped at the Moon Gate, but Qian Yixiu and Duo Duo continued to follow outside, the village children not having as many reservations.
Qing Jiejie also wanted to follow, but was persuaded to stay by her maid. Qian Manting hesitated for a moment, then, like many women from prominent households, stayed in the inner courtyard.