Seeing nothing but the red color in front of her, Mingyue felt her heart beat faster, and her hand hidden under the sleeve sweat.
Although Mingyue always knew that she wanted to be with Yang Yun, there was a small part of her that was terrified. After all, marriage is a lifetime commitment. From now on, she will rely on her everything on Yang Yun. However, not knowing what will happen to them in the future frightened her. They were so in love with each other now, but will their feeling change later on?
Mingyue snapped out of her thought as she felt a warm hand on hers. She lowered her gaze and saw the familiar hand belongs to her mother.
"Don't be nervous," Han Yunyi spoke as she assisted her daughter to walk. "Take a deep breath."
Mingyue listened to her mother's word and took a few deep breaths to calm down.
"Good girl," Han Yunyi patted Mingyue's hands. "Now that you're getting married, there are not many things I can say. Mingyue, mother only wish that both of you will stay together happily. The most important thing is that you two need to trust each other. No matter what obstacle you two may face later on, I hope that you two will find a way to solve it together."
"Mother," Mingyue pressed her lips tightly as her eyes grew misty. "Don't worry. I will live happily with Yang Yun."
Han Yunyi smiled. "I've watched Yang Yun ever since your elder brother brought him home. I know that he's a good guy. He treated you well and will continue to do so later on."
Mingyue nodded. "I know."
Soon, someone came and announced that the ceremony would begin.
A female elderly helped Mingyue into the palanquin while the people around her cheered and spoke more auspicious words. Although Mingyue could not see anything, she could tell that the surrounding was lively with the sound of firecrackers and drums. Mingyue closed her eyes and took another deep breath.
Then the palanquin was lifted and began to move. A procession of musicians played joyful music along the way. The onlookers outside would cheer and discuss the wedding as the palanquin passed by.
After a while, the palanquin stopped and was set down. Someone from the outside, the palanquin shouted, "The new bride can now enter the door!"
Mingyue heard footsteps approaching, and then, the curtains were lifted slowly. Then, a familiar hand stretched towards her. Her lips bloomed into a smile as she placed her hands into Yang Yun's, and he helped her to get down from the palanquin.
The front door of Yang Yun's house was crowded with people. The surrounding was decorated with red lanterns and red silk. Yang Yun assisted Mingyue to walk forward.
"The groom and bride will step across the brazier," someone announced, followed by more auspicious words.
With the veil on her head, Mingyue was unable to see what was in front of her. She hesitated when she felt that they were getting closer towards the heat. She touched her skirt to lift it before crossing over. Before she could raise her dress, she felt a hand holding her waist, and her feet stopped touching the ground. Mingyue instinctively wrapped her arms around Yang Yun's neck.
For a brief moment, the two were very close; their nose and lips were almost touching. The crowd started to cheer and tease. Mingyue was grateful that her face was covered with the red veil or else; she would be too embarrassed to see everyone.
Yang Yun let out a small chuckle before he carried Mingyue to cross the brazier. The crowd continued to cheer. Yang Yun put Mingyue down gently and led her into the hall.
"The auspicious event has begun," someone announced. "The new couple may now carry out the ritual. Kneel!"
"First bow! The couple may now bow to the Heaven and Earth!"
"Second bow! The couple may now bow to your parents!"
"Third bow! The couple may now bow to each other!"
The two turn to look at each other. From her vision, Mingyue could only see Yang Yun shadow through her red veil. Slowly, the couple bowed to each other.
"The ceremony is complete! The couple may now enter the bridal chamber!"
Congratulatory words echoed all around them. Beside her, Mingyue could hear Yang Yun accepting the guests' flattering words. From his tone, Mingyue could tell how happy Yang Yun was.