A few moments later, the auspicious hour arrived. The firecrackers set off a boisterous atmosphere and the thump of galloping horses could be heard in the distance.
"The groom has arrived!"
The bridal room descended in chaos. Ouyang Xueqing hurriedly hid Ma Meiying's shoes behind the cabinet and in between the mattress. After the servants drew a finishing line on the vermilion mark on Ma Meiying's forehead, they covered her head with the red veil and supported her to sit atop of the bed.
Then, they waited.
Ma Meiying only had Ouyang Xueqing as her bridesmaid thus the servants participated to liven the atmosphere. The former's fingers fiddled around nervously on her knees. Ouyang Xueqing giggled at her nervousness. This kind of Ma Meiying was very adorable.
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