Chapter 463 - 302: Grand Wedding · Fan Poem
Today, neither Ran Pingyu nor Ran Yunsheng can attend openly, which makes Ran Yan feel somewhat downhearted. Since she came to the Great Tang, aside from her personal maids, the two people who have treated her the best are both unable to attend due to identity issues. Ran Yan herself does not care about status, but both Ran Pingyu and Ran Yunsheng firmly refuse.
Although they cannot escort her in the wedding procession, Ran Yan knows they will definitely be watching from a place where they can see her marry off.
As she was thinking this, the carriage gradually came to a stop. Outside, the noise was raucous, and Wan Lu hurriedly said, "Hurry, Wife, cover your face with the fan."
As she spoke, she hastily reached for the red gauze hanging on the wall of the carriage and draped it over Ran Yan’s head after she had completed the motion.
Firecrackers were then lit in front of the door, followed by lighting the fire basins.
From outside came the reminder from the ceremony official, "Lady Ran, you may alight from the carriage now."
Ran Yan was already well prepared and, with the support of Wan Lu and another maid, slowly got out of the carriage. Her jewelry and festive attire were layered upon each other, colorful and dazzling like the rosy clouds, evoking the envy of many unmarried ladies. Moreover, Xiao Song was approachable and exceptionally handsome today, prompting envy among many ladies from minor gentry families, who regretted not having a noble clan as maternal relatives!
Having studied etiquette with Xing Niang for three months, Wan Lu carefully assisted Ran Yan towards the main entrance. Upon reaching the door, they paused, waiting for the master of ceremonies to announce loudly, "The auspicious hour has arrived! The newlyweds bow in the hall!"