577: Chapter 577 A Grand Wedding Ceremony in the Northern Frontier

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, slipping away quietly.

On this day, Northern Frontier City, which had been silent for a long time, completely erupted into a frenzy.

A piece of heavyweight news exploded like a thunderclap, spreading through every street and alley, sweeping across every inch of the Northern Frontier—City Lord of the Northern Frontier Situ Jun was scheduled to marry the ladies of the mansion in ten days, holding an unprecedented grand wedding ceremony!

As the news spread, the entire city was shocked.

The commoners were first stunned, standing frozen for a long time before they could process it; once they fully reacted, earth-shattering cheers instantly pierced the clouds, as shouts of joy and praise rose one after another, echoing continuously throughout the skies of Northern Frontier City.

"The City Lord is finally organizing a grand wedding! This is truly a momentous joyous occasion!"

"The ladies have followed the City Lord in guarding the Northern Frontier for many years, working tirelessly day and night without complaint. They should have been married off with great fanfare long ago, receiving the blessings of all the city's people!"

"Our City Lord is a man of deep sentiment and righteousness, never forgetting his old companions. His willingness to give the ladies such a grand wedding ceremony is truly moving and admirable!"

"Quick! Go home and get red silk and lanterns! Let's decorate the streets together to welcome the joy of the City Lord's wedding!"

In an instant, the people of Northern Frontier City moved spontaneously, with everyone throwing themselves into the wedding preparations.

Along both sides of the streets, brand-new red lanterns were hung high, swaying gently in the wind with flickering tassels, a sight full of festivity.

Above the lintels of every household, bright red silk was tied; the silk danced in the wind, passionate and eye-catching, dyeing half the city in its hue.

On the main streets of the city, commoners took up brooms and shovels of their own accord, meticulously sweeping the streets until they were spotless, even tidying up every nook and cranny.

Children held small pieces of red silk, skipping and jumping through the alleys, their crisp laughter and joyful voices adding a touch of liveliness to the celebration.

Street vendors closed their shops one after another to join the decoration teams. The entire Northern Frontier City transformed into a boundless sea of red, the festive atmosphere so thick it seemed inseparable.

Trusted generals such as Zhu Changpo, Tu Xiong, and Mo Chenggui personally oversaw the efforts, working without rest day or night to deploy personnel for decorating the City Lord's Mansion and coordinating all matters related to the wedding ceremony.

From the custom-tailoring of wedding robes and the procurement of rare pearls and jewels to the selection of delicacies for the banquet and the arrangement of complex rituals, they personally attended to every detail, striving for Perfection to live up to the City Lord's heavy trust.

Countless bolts of rare Cloud Brocade, dazzling jewelry, fine wines, and delicacies from land and sea flowed continuously from all directions into the Northern Frontier City Lords Mansion; treasures piled up like mountains, showcasing a magnificent scene.

Upon hearing of the wedding of City Lord Situ, who awed the Northern Frontier of Tianqi, various surrounding major powers, Sects, and noble families sent trusted aides to deliver heavy congratulatory gifts with haste, none daring to be the least bit negligent.

Ten days passed in a flash amidst the busy preparations and heartfelt expectations of the entire city.

The long-awaited wedding day finally arrived as scheduled.

Just as dawn was breaking, Northern Frontier City was already filled with the sound of gongs, drums, and firecrackers; the earth-shaking noise pierced the clouds, completely awakening the sleeping city.

Inside and outside the City Lord's Mansion, lanterns and streamers were hung, and red silk filled the air. From the mansion gates to the depths of the inner courtyard, every place was adorned in festive crimson, like a dazzling sea of red, radiating warmth.

The mansion gates swung open, and a vermilion embroidered carpet was laid straight from the entrance to the city's main street, stretching as far as the eye could see. The red carpet was flanked by clusters of flowers, their rich fragrance filling the entire street.

The ceremonial guard stood in neat formation, their banners fluttering in the wind. Suonas, gongs, and drums played together, performing festive and jubilant music with a spirited and cheerful melody that echoed through every street and alley in the city.

In the courtyard of the mansion, over twenty women, including Su Yunniang, Li Danying, Shen Xingwan, Jiang Yan, Xia Wei, the Embroiderer, Luo Yu, Nangong Xue, Liu Xuaner, Lin Suwan, and others, had all changed into custom-made bright red wedding robes.

Each wedding robe was exquisitely crafted from top-grade Cloud Brocade with fine, meticulous stitching and unique ingenuity. The skirts were embroidered with auspicious patterns of mandarin ducks playing in water, twin lotus flowers on a single stalk, and the dragon and phoenix bringing prosperity. Adorned with pearls and emeralds, wearing the Phoenix Crown and Embroidered Robe, their red skirts trailing on the ground as they moved gracefully, every step seemed to produce a lotus, showing peerless elegance.

Normally, they were either gentle and quiet, cold and ethereal, lively and spirited, soft and weak, or bold and resolute, each with her own charm; today, in full wedding makeup and attire, every one of them was breathtakingly beautiful, stunning the entire City Lord's Mansion.

Li Danying's fingertips gently brushed over the exquisite and luxurious phoenix crown atop her head; the pearls and emeralds swayed with a tinkling sound. Joyful tears unconsciously rolled down her cheeks; this was the appearance she had dreamed of, the wedding scene she had longed for countless times in her heart. Now, it had finally reached Perfection, and her wish was fulfilled.

Shen Xingwan, dressed in her well-fitting wedding robe, had eyes filled with the brilliant light of happiness. A gentle smile played on her lips, and her features were full of a young girl's shyness and heartfelt joy.

Jiang Ya lifted her skirt and spun gently, looking at the ornate and complex red dress she wore. Her eyes curved into crescents as she laughed, lively and bright. The sorrow of past partings was swept away, leaving only the sweetness and joy of the wedding.

The Embroiderer was full of nerves yet unable to hide her joy. Her curvaceous figure made the wedding attire look even more dignified, and her flushed cheeks added a touch of shy charm.

There was also the beautiful and enchanting Liu Xuaner, the stunningly graceful Chen Yufei, the gentle and dignified Lin Suwan... the group of women was like a hundred flowers in bloom, competing in beauty, each one radiant and breathtaking.

As the mistress of the inner court, Su Yunniang remained calm and composed throughout, gently adjusting everyone's makeup and smoothing the wrinkles in their skirts while speaking softly:

"Today is the great day for us and our husband. This is the honor our husband has given us. Everyone should be happy; do not cry and ruin your makeup, or you will fail to live up to this deep affection and kindness."

Everyone fought back the tears in their eyes and nodded one after another, striving to suppress the surging emotions in their hearts and blooming with their most beautiful smiles.

When the auspicious hour arrived, the sound of the ceremonial music suddenly rose, becoming even more resonant and spirited.

Situ Jun was dressed in a bright red wedding robe with a gold-inlaid jade belt around his waist. His posture was as upright as a green pine, and his brow brimmed with heroic spirit. The cold, murderous aura from his days on the battlefield had completely faded, replaced by a heart full of tenderness and solemn devotion.

With steady steps, he slowly entered the back courtyard, his gaze tenderly sweeping over each of the wives dressed in their wedding robes. He then gently took Su Yunniang's hand, and the red silk ribbon in Su Yunniang's hand was grasped in turn by the rest of the women.

"My dear wives, follow me outside to receive the blessings of all the city's people."

The group walked slowly, passing through the corridors hung with red silk. Wherever they went, ceremonial music played, festivity lingered, and the rooms were filled with warmth.

Arriving at the main hall, although no elders were still alive to sit in the high seats, ancestral tablets and curling incense were respectfully placed there. They paid respects to Heaven and Earth and sacrificed to the ancestors to witness this fine match, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Trusted generals including Zhu Changpo, Tu Xiong, Mo Chenggui, Bai Yu, Withered Bone Ascetic, and Bai Qingtian stood on both sides of the hall, all dressed in formal attire with faces full of joy and respect, quietly waiting for the marriage ceremony to begin.

Outside the hall, dense crowds of Northern Frontier commoners gathered in front of the City Lord's Mansion, packing it so tightly that not a drop of water could leak through. Everyone wore expressions of sincere and pure blessing, craning their necks in anticipation just to witness this unprecedented grand wedding ceremony.

The Master of Ceremonies, dressed in a bright red ceremonial robe and holding a ritual book, called out loudly, his resonant voice echoing throughout the main hall:

"The auspicious hour has arrived—!"

"Bow to Heaven and Earth—!"

Situ Jun led the women as they all faced Heaven and Earth, slowly bowing in a solemn and pious manner.

First bow to Heaven and Earth, to witness this love as solid as gold, living up to the grace of their meeting and the vow of staying together.

"Bow to the Ancestors—!"

They bowed again to the ancestors, praying for their protection and wishing for their fine match to endure forever, for their family's health, and for eternal peace in the Northern Frontier.

"Bow to each other—!"

Situ Jun and the twenty-odd women looked at each other in pairs, their gazes meeting. Each saw only the other in their eyes, hiding endless affection, myriad lingering feelings, and a vow that would never change in this lifetime.

Everyone leaned down together and bowed solemnly.

With the three bows completed, their destiny was set for this life, with a term of a thousand years, never to leave or abandon each other, staying together and relying on one another.