Soon, the day of the marriage arrived. Given that it was Feng Mingyue's special day, Mei Hui and Li Qiu couldn't be absent. As her personal maids, their absence during the ceremony might raise suspicion.
At this moment, the entrance of the Marquis of Ushi Manor was adorned with red lanterns and silk banners, each inscribed with auspicious phrases and symbols of good fortune. The courtyard was meticulously decorated, with paper cuttings of dragons and phoenixes, symbolizing harmony and prosperity, adorning the windows and doorways.
Inside, the guest hall was transformed into a festive space. A large, ornately carved wooden table served as an altar, draped with red cloth and laden with offerings of fruits, sweets, and incense. These items were carefully chosen for their symbolic meanings—pomegranates and red dates for fertility, and lotus seeds for longevity and harmony.
