Chapter 263
"It might be a bit different," said Xu Xiuhe.0
In reality, he had already started preparing for their wedding. He just hadn't told Shen Yin.0
One night, everyone in the city knew that the president of Heyuan Group had rented all the big screens in the entire city for his wife, continuously looping messages of love.0
Most people were envious, saying, "So this is how the rich express their love." Despite being quite high-profile, it was very desirable.0
Shen Yin had no idea about the event at Qingfan Tower. Chen Siming hadn't discussed with her what he was planning to do. However, she was genuinely amazed when she arrived.0
The streets were filled with colorful lights and banners. Boats on the lake released floating lanterns, and many people strolled on the bridge in Song Dynasty costumes.0
Crowds bustling, peddlers calling…0
"Do you feel like it's similar to home?"0
"Did you get Chen Siming to do this?"0
Indeed, the bustling streets were very similar to their hometown.0
This Qixi Festival, Shen Yin was truly moved, by the omnipresent billboards in the city and the splendid scene at Qingfan Tower.0
Tree branches held the moon aloft, lanterns lit the way.0
Fireworks filled the sky, all meticulously prepared by Xu Xiuhe for Shen Yin.0
In late-August, as the weather cooled, Xu Xiuhe and Shen Yin held another wedding ceremony.0
A traditional Chinese wedding.0
Upon hearing the news, Shu Yi rushed back from the drama crew to attend Shen Yin and Xu Xiuhe's wedding.0
They chose Qingfan Tower as the location for the traditional wedding and hired the most famous (and most expensive) wedding planner in Rong City.0
Shen Yin wore the wedding gown from the Qinghe Street store to the wedding. Dasheng Dynasty wedding gowns were not like those from the Song Dynasty.0
In the Song Dynasty, women typically wore green while men wore red. Green was considered lucky in the Song Dynasty, but red is the color for both men and women in Dasheng Dynasty, so the rest of the ceremonies were similar.0
Normally, the groom would pick up the bride from her family's home, and after they arrived at the groom's home, they would perform a bowing ceremony. Afterward, they would perform the "spreading the coverlet" and "joining the hair-pins" rites.0
However, Shen Yin and Xu Xiuhe were unique. They merely wanted to go through the wedding ceremony and didn't feel the need to follow the previous wedding procedures exactly.0
Buildings near Qingfan Tower were already starting to spring up. They weren't high-rise, and it didn't take long to build. The whole street was a living snapshot of history.0
Red carpets lined the streets, and red silk hung in the grand hall of the Qingfan Tower. Everyone including Qi Ji, Xue Jingrui, Chang Zhiyuan, Shu Yi, Chen Siming, and Fang Ningning had arrived, all dressed in Song Dynasty attire, as if they had a common understanding or perhaps Xu Xiuhe had specifically instructed them.0
Even their makeup matched the clothing.0
On her wedding day, Shen Yin did indeed sit in a palanquin. Eight bearers in festive red attire carried Shen Yin from the entrance of the street to the front gate of Qingfan Tower.0
Xu Xiuhe, in his red wedding suit, paled in comparison to Shen Yin.0
Shen Yin's red wedding dress was too exquisite, whether it was the quality of the fabric or the craftsmanship, it was much more superior than any ordinary wedding dress.0
Shen Yin was lifted down from the bridal sedan chair by Xu Xiuhe. After they steadied their steps, the two hand in hand proceeded towards Qingfan Tower.0
Even Qingfan Tower had closed for a day, but many people had come to witness this wedding. They filled the streets on both sides. A Chinese wedding, Chinese wedding attire, Chinese architecture, and a group of friends dressed in Song Dynasty wear.0
Undoubtedly this wedding was special. It might not have been the grandest, but it certainly was a wedding that everyone would remember.0
Zhengzheng was also wearing Song Dynasty attire. He was initially standing beside Shu Yi and was led by her.0
However, the crowd was too large. When Xu Xiuhe led Shen Yin towards Qingfan Tower, the sides were filled with even more people.0
Being short-statured, Zhengzheng was constantly blocked by the people standing next to him. He had put up a tough fight, pleading others to make way for him.0
"You are blocking my view of my parents' wedding!" Zhengzheng's voice was rather loud as he said that to the people standing beside him.0
Hearing this, the people then noticed that standing right under their feet was the son of the two newlyweds.0
They naturally knew that the wedding of Xu Xiuhe and Shen Yin was a make-up ceremony. Previously they were just betrothed, married in secret. Now that the time had come, it was time for an elaborate wedding.0
"How lucky, to be able to witness your parents getting married and attend your parents' wedding," someone commented.0
"Lucky? Haven't you witnessed your parents getting married?" Zhengzheng lifted his head, questioning the person who spoke.0
People attending the wedding and standing so close to the couple were all high-status individuals from Rong City. Furthermore, they had a good relationship with Xu Xiuhe and were also acquainted with Shu Yi nearby.0
Shu Yi burst out laughing.0
How adorable is this kid's train of thought? Not many kids like him get a chance to attend their parents' wedding, yet he was counter-questioning others.0
"Haven't you ever attended your parents' wedding?"0
"I actually haven't."0
"Well, you are pitiful indeed for not witnessing your parents' wedding," Zhengzheng said with a saddened face, feeling sorry for the person who questioned him.0
But this only lasted two seconds, just two seconds. After all, it was his parents' wedding.0
"Godmother, I can't see them."
0On hearing this, Shu Yi picked Zhengzheng up, and they followed the pace of Xu Xiuhe and Shen Yin into the main hall of Qingfan Tower.0
"Mutual respect and unity of two families result in this auspicious marriage. May the poetry of peace embellish your home, and tranquility bless the couple for a hundred years. Now, this is a vow!"0
Once the master of ceremony finished, Shen Yin and Xu Xiuhe stood face to face.0
"Bow to heaven and earth."0
After several bows, it was finally time for the couple to bow to each other.0
Shen Tianzheng and Fang Yue sat nearby, their faces full of joy as they watched their daughter and son-in-law pay respects to each other.0
Upon the conclusion of the rites, applause filled the room.0
Zhengzheng climbed down Shu Yi and rushed towards Shen Yin.0
Shen Yin, whose face was initially hidden behind the fan, put the fan down as Zhengzheng rushed towards her.0
Next was the entry into the bridal chamber. However, after the master of ceremony announced it, Shen Yin did not go in.0
She and Xu Xiuhe were already an old couple, even had their second child. To have or not to have a bridal chamber, she was no longer bothered about it.0
But this lively scene was indeed worth watching.0
There was joy and laughter at Qingfan Tower; it felt as if everyone there was getting married. It had been a long time since they last saw a wedding as grand as this.0
The entire hall was filled with happiness.0
“Thinking of having a little fun in the bridal chamber, huh, Xiuhe? You guys need to step it up,” Chang Zhiyuan joked from the side.0
People around them burst into laughter.0
"Zhiyuan, are you envious?" replied an elderly man. "You're the only one left among us who's not married."0
Zhiyuan scanned the crowd for Shu Yi. 0
Shu Yi, watching Xu Yunzheng, dared not meet the gaze she felt directed at her.0
Once the wedding ceremony concluded, guests filled Qingfan Tower, still entranced by the wedding.0
If one were to comment on this wedding, they'd say it was incredibly authentic. In Rong City, countless people had had traditional weddings over the years, but none quite as grand and heartfelt as this one.0
Many guests noticed the wedding outfit Shen Yin wore.0
Not only was the wedding outfit elegant, but its embroidery was also impressively luxurious. Su Jin sat in a nearby chair, her heart filled with satisfaction. She knew the outfit would be a hit.0
Su Jin, with her silver hair and leaning on a cane, startled Shen Yin. She didn't even realize that Su Jin had attended.0
"Mother-in-law," Shen Yin greeted.0
"I never expected that it would be you wearing this wedding outfit in the end," Su Jin said, smiling kindly.0
"Neither did I," Shen Yin admitted. She had never even imagined that she'd be a bride, experiencing a wedding of her own.0
In mid-August, Xu Xiuhe announced their plans to hold a wedding. By the end of the month, it took place.0
The planning was all done by Xu Xiuhe, who urged Shen Yin not to lift a finger, telling her all she needed to do was wear the bridal outfit from Yunyin Clothing Workshop.0
A dutiful bride, Shen Yin didn't expect Xiuhe to pull off a ceremony like this.0
The wedding was richly traditional, filled with charm. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't moved.0
Even the guests were intrigued; those unaware might even have thought they'd time-traveled.0
That night, the news about CEO of Heyuan Group's wedding hit the trending list again.0
The kind of comments showing up were like, "They are deliberately flaishing their joy in front of us. Knew that we've been deprived of 'sugar' for so long, so they quickly got married for us to see."0
Or, "Isn’t this outfit the treasure of Yunyin Clothing Workshop, rumored to be handcrafted by Shen Yin herself?"0
Also, "Didn’t you know? Shen Yin is the national champion of embroidery."0
However, all of these happenings were unbeknownst to Shen Yin.0
Xu Guimin stared at the news on his phone, falling into deep thought. When Xu Xiuhe got married the first time, he didn't go. Now, with this additional wedding, he still wasn't invited.0
“Honey, look, how could he treat us this way? We were so good to him back then, and now he’s forgotten all about us, didn’t even send us a wedding invitation.”0
Yang Cui said resentfully.0
“Mom, Dad, is it Xu Zhengyang’s brother who’s getting married today?”0
Ge Xinxin asked, sitting on the sofa nearby.0
“Yes, Xu Zhengyang’s brother is getting married and didn’t even let us know. And why decide to have the wedding now? Didn’t they already get married before? And who has a wedding in such hot weather?”0
“It’s simple, the bride is pregnant. If they waited until the weather cooled down, she’d be showing.”0
Ge Xinxin suddenly remembered seeing them at the hospital before. At the time, she hadn’t thought much of it, but now it made sense why they were in such a hurry to have the wedding.0
“Are you saying Shen Yin is pregnant?” Xu Guimin asked.0
Yang Cui suddenly gave Ge Xinxin a look. Was this woman foolish? Why blurt out everything? If Shen Yin was pregnant, so be it. Why announce it?0
Realizing Yang Cui’s displeasure, Ge Xinxin quickly waved her hands and said, “I’m not sure, just guessing.”0
Xu Guimin didn’t say anything else and took his phone upstairs.0
“Ge Xinxin, talk less in the future. You don’t have much say here, and you better hope the child you’re carrying is a boy.”0
After saying that, Yang Cui also went upstairs.0
Xu Guimin didn’t go straight to his room but entered his study instead.0
He had been pondering what Xu Xiuhe had told him before, especially about why he had nearly drowned recently. He had checked the swimming pool’s surveillance footage, and there was indeed no one around him at the time.0
It didn’t seem like foul play.0
Business at the company had been declining day by day, and he was feeling his age, truly struggling to keep up. Yet, he couldn’t just hand over the company to Xu Zhengyang.0
He felt more and more that Xu Xiuhe was suitable, but Xu Xiuhe had always been reluctant to engage with him.0
“Husband.”0
Yang Cui knocked on the study door.0
“What are you doing here?”0
“I wanted to remind you, you haven’t taken your medicine today.”0
Yang Cui held a water glass in one hand and the medicine in the other.0
Xu Guimin took them, drank some water, and swallowed his pills.0
“You, what are you thinking about? Don’t overthink things. Xiuhe will understand eventually. You mean well. Now, it’s time to sleep.”0
Yang Cui watched Xu Guimin take his medicine and didn’t leave, waiting for him to join her back in the bedroom.0
At Ziyue Manor.0
It was late when Xu Xiuhe and Shen Yin returned.0
Although Shen Yin was pregnant, she hadn’t felt tired at all that day. Xu Xiuhe had taken such good care of her, not letting her worry about anything. She just followed the proceedings and completed the wedding.0
“Tired?”0
“Not at all.”0
“You should still rest properly; it’s been a tough day.”0
“We still have something left to do.”0
After saying this, Shen Yin hugged Xu Xiuhe’s neck.0
“Get it? There’s no wedding without the bridal chamber.”0
“Cough, isn’t it a bit risky now?” Xu Xiuhe said, looking at Shen Yin’s belly.0
His face was full of concern.0
“It’s fine, we’re past the first three months.”0
After speaking, Shen Yin leaned in for a kiss.0
They spent the night peacefully.0
Early the next morning, Xu Xiuhe brought breakfast upstairs from the ground floor.0
"Let's have breakfast."0
"Mmm, did you see Grandma Su yesterday?" Shen Yin asked.0
"You saw her, of course, I saw her too," Xu Xiuhe responded.0
"I always feel that Grandma Su is extraordinary, there's a story in her eyes, I even feel that she can see right through me."0
"What makes you think so?"0
"When I first saw her, she gazed at me so kindly, as if she wasn't looking at the Shen Yin she knew. Yesterday, she told me that this type of wedding was indeed special, and that it suited me perfectly."0
Shen Yin, in her red wedding dress from yesterday, noble yet unapproachable, coupled with the grand bridal makeup, truly dazzled everyone present.0
"Maybe she thinks you're good at embroidery, so it's fitting for you to wear a wedding dress she embroidered," Xu Xiuhe suggested.0
"Maybe, I might be overthinking."0
In the afternoon, Su Jin came to Ziyue Manor. Upon seeing Shen Yin, she asked, "Are you adapting well to this world?"0
"Grandma?"0
Shen Yin was surprised. Her sixth sense was indeed very strong.0
"Don't be afraid, I'm just like you. From the beginning, when I saw the wedding dress, I had a feeling it might end up this way."0