Everyone's faces were alight with smiles as they watched the bride and groom.
"Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Bow to your parents!"
"Bow to each other as husband and wife!"
"Escort to the bridal chamber!"
After the ceremony, the bride, assisted by the two ladies, was escorted to the bridal chamber to sit on the wedding bed, which was scattered with peanuts, longans, red dates, and other auspicious items.
"Ruyue, wait here for a bit. The groom will soon come to lift your veil."
"Ok."
The ladies left the bridal chamber, leaving Shen Ruyue alone. No one else was allowed to enter the room before the groom.
As night fell, the room was lit with four large red candles, casting a soft, orange glow. Shen Ruyue touched the auspicious items on the bed, her lips curling into a smile.
Holding the big apple in her hand under the veil, Shen Ruyue's face was filled with shy anticipation.
In the future, she would have a home.
