Travel To The World Of Ca Li
Nanbao Wedding Ritual

Xiu Qixuan and Sima Junke stood side by side in front of the large hall along with hundreds of Nanbao officials and nobles to await the arrival of the bride, the hustle and bustle of music and dance sounds so loud add to the excitement.

The colors are bright and sparkling when exposed to the sunlight of everyone present, the clothes they wear must show their status as one of the important people in the Nanbao region, make the clothes worn seem so luxurious and expensive.

Everyone lined up neatly beside the right and left then formed or gave way in the middle to the accompaniment of a pair of brides.

A small altar also stood firmly beside the row containing dance and music. The altar will also be used for the final ritual in the wedding procession.

Xiu Qixuan and Sima Junke were lined up close to the entrance of the large hall in order to be the first to pay their respects and welcome the arrival due to Sima Junke's high standing status over the others.

Suddenly the gong rang loudly signifying the arrival of the bride's accompaniment. Aisin Tianyi was at the end of the line wearing the Chief's oversized attire, he was there to greet the bride and they would step together to complete all the ritual processions.

Zhai XinXin spurred her horse and descended with great authority. Brides in the Nanbao region do not ride on horse-drawn carriages, but they will ride their own horses to symbolize the tenacity and strength of the Nanbao Tribe.

Xiu Qixuan tried to stomp her feet by continuously bending curious faces, these people blocking her sight. Or her who is too small compared to the people of the Nanbao Tribe who are high in gallant pus.

Sima Junke who saw that could only shake his face, he lowered his body to reach for the box-shaped stone pot decoration beside the hall wall and then placed it under Xiu Qixuan's feet.

"Go up to the rock and you can see more clearly" Sima Junke said with a smile of understanding.

Xiu Qixuan smiled happily and nodded then following Sima Junke's words, she looked very impatient as if she was waiting for an attraction.

'Ah,' Xiu Qixuan's stifled screams in shock as her limp body slipped down. The stone decoration was made of clay and slippery when climbed by his leather shoes.

'Hap,' Sima Junke grabbed her slender waist and whispered softly in her ear, "Be careful, don't mess up."

Xiu Qixuan only glanced sharply and snorted, then she kept her foot on the rock that was supposed to be an ornament. Sima Junke also held onto Xiu Qixuan's slender waist to support the girl's body so as not to fall.

Their position now made the people around them who were looking to be embarrassed and understood, just look at Sima Junke who was so possessive hugging Xiu Qixuan's waist.

But Xiu Qixuan did not notice that, this girl was only focused on Zhai XinXin who was raising luxurious clothes and makeup.

The dress was in red made of a layer of silk thread with gold and jewel accessories, and, also the horse whip is made of dried waru tree bark with its handle made of melted gold and red gemstone as decoration.

Slowly Zhai XinXin walked over carrying an authoritative and elegant impression, Aisin Tianyi stretched out an arm to grasp and was sweetly reciprocated by her. They hold hands and step together.

Guests making rows on the right and left throw yellow leaves at each step of the bride and the two bodyguards who continue to follow behind the bride's body will make a trail with tools such as a garden fork to collect leaves that's. Dance and music are getting louder as the bride steps.

Xiu Qixuan frowned and looked at Sima Junke who was beside her and enthusiastically asked, "What are they doing? Why is the music and dancing on the altar getting louder and smoldering?"

Sima Junke softly and painstakingly explained, "The two people will carve footprints on the road together and leave their memories to tell them to keep going straight. Meanwhile, for dance and music that is increasingly sounding loud as a form of respect also rejects the reinforcements of suffering and bring the blessing of the sky to the bride and groom."

Xiu Qixuan nodded in understanding and turned her gaze again to look at Zhai XinXin and Aisin Tianyi who were now stepping over the gravel of rocks arranged in the street.

"What does that much rock have to pass for?" Asked Xiu Qixuan again.

"To represent that there will be a descent and a rise in married life that they must go through." Sima Junke was patient.

"Why are you laughing?" Sima Junke asked with a confused frown.

Xiu Qixuan brought her face closer and whispered softly as if she wanted to reveal a big secret, "A Tian doesn't like complicated ritual traditions, look at her hiding her ugly face."

Sima Junke further tightened the hold on Xiu Qixuan's waist, he snorted in dislike and with a frown uttered, "Don't mind him anymore."

'Cup,' Xiu Qixuan peeked Sima Junke's cheek then looked at the man's face with a sweet smile and said, "No need to be jealous of him, alright?"

Sima Junke did not react he was stunned like he was hypnotized and his consciousness was manned.

Xiu Qixuan was already so bold and ungainly acting intimately, this girl was more open-minded than any other girl from the Shen Empire. He was indeed more suitable to be in Nanbao, but this instead made Sima Junke feel a sense of worry, in his mind the man felt like he had to increase his alertness and strictly guard his girl.

"Bound a blood covenant to walk together and accompany each other with a lifetime!" The loud shout interrupted the two lovebirds who were in this kasmaran.

Xiu Qixuan turned his face and saw the couple standing on the altar facing each other then a elder would walk over carrying a small knife, a cup and an antique bottle.

Zhai XinXin and Aisin Tianyi took turns wounding their hands to drip blood onto the same cup.

The blood of the bride and groom is mixed, everyone can watch the elder sprinkle a flower powder to scent and also freeze the blood, before the blood becomes frozen quickly the elder drains the droplets of blood into an antique bottle.

After that the elder lifted an antique bottle filled with frozen blood belonging to the bride and groom to show the audience.

"With this is proof that heaven and earth bless the destined lovers!" The elder shouted very loudly.

Everyone cheered back happily including the sparkling Xiu Qixuan and applauded enthusiastically.

A hue of excitement emanated on the couple's face, and they made a typical respectful posture of Nanbao then stepped towards the large hall.

While on the verge of the entrance of the large hall, the bride and groom turned their bodies and stood up with a radiance of authority. They looked ahead.

The line is still neatly arranged on the right and left, respectively, Sima Junke was on the right side who became the leader of the line and on the left was placed by Zhai Dawai as the leader of the line because of his status as a High Priest and the in-law of the Chief.

Sima Junke lifted Xiu Qixuan's body and lowered it from the top of the decorative stone slowly so that the girl would not fall. Then while making sure Xiu Qixuan stood upright and comfortable, she quickly moved her right hand and formed a cross-legged posture placing her hand on her left chest.

"Give homage to the Chieftain and the Great Mistress, may the descendants of the gods be blessed." Sima Junke's words loudly formed a reverence.

"Honor to the Chieftain and the Great Mistress, may the descendants of the gods be blessed!" The simultaneous remarks echoed in front of the large hall as they followed the instructions to pay their respects.

From this moment on officially the Chief of the Nanbao Tribe was Aisin Tianyi and the Great Mistress was Zhai XinXin. While in the Nanbao region, everyone would pay them their respects and obey orders.

Yu Chuchu as the former Great Mistress did not attend this sacred event, leading people to ask where the high-ranking important lady had gone. Whereas, no one asked where the old Madam Aisin Fei had gone, one would only think that the old madam was still sad and unwilling that Aisin Tianyi be crowned officially and legitimately.

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