Xiao Jinyan led Shen Chuwei, walking slowly into the entrance of the Jinluan Hall and stopped.
The master of ceremonies called out loudly, "Drink the nuptial cup together."
A little eunuch dressed in red garments brought over the nuptial cup to the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, bowing his head and offering it with both hands.
Xiao Jinyan and Shen Chuwei, as if by some unspoken agreement, reached out to take the cups and each brought them to their lips before tilting their heads back to drink it all.
After finishing the nuptial wine, the cups were placed back on the tray, which the little eunuch then took away.
The master of ceremonies called out once more, "The newlyweds' ritual, first bow to heaven and earth."
Xiao Jinyan and Shen Chuwei turned together to face the civil and military officials and bowed in salute.
The master of ceremonies then called out loudly, "Second bow to the ancestral hall."
