Chapter 2516 - 2490: Kicking the Sedan Door

Upon hearing that it was Zhou Man from the Imperial Hospital getting married, many people followed the bridal procession, saying, "This is a divine doctor, we follow to get a bit of good fortune."

"Who is she marrying?"

"Who else would it be? Naturally, it’s the Bai Family with whom she filed a petition. I heard he’s also a very talented Young Master, who early on passed the imperial examinations and is now an official."

Those who heard were amazed and exclaimed, "A match made in heaven..."

"They are childhood sweethearts too."

Everyone followed the bridal procession, and as they walked, more and more people joined in. Many children ran into the joyous procession, laughing and playing around the horseback riders and those carrying the bridal sedan, as the attendants from the Bai Family and the Zhou Family grabbed candies from baskets to distribute to them, hoping they would leave, but they were unwilling. They followed the bridal procession, running and singing children’s songs in tune with the festive music, circling the inner city.

Bai Shan, riding on horseback, couldn’t help but turn back, then smiled and said to Bai Erlang, "Send someone back to notify them to prepare more sweet wine, to be distributed outside the alley to those coming to join the celebration."

He added, "Prepare more candies too."

Bai Erlang passed down the order, and a servant left the leisurely bridal procession, took a shortcut, and went back first.

Bai Shan sat on the horse, responding with a fist salute to the overwhelming congratulations, feeling the breeze on his face, full of pride.

Lord Tang, riding on his horse, saw him and secretly laughed, muttering "brat," then turned and instructed Mingli, "Go back to the County Governmental Office and dispatch some manpower to prepare in Changqing Alley, there are many people coming, ensure nothing goes amiss."

Mingli agreed and sneaked off as well.

Someone in a restaurant by the roadside saw Bai Shan’s smile and couldn’t help but say, "The bridal chamber candlelight is one of life’s three great joys, the ancients really didn’t deceive us."

Some outsiders who didn’t know Bai Shan asked upon seeing, "Which noble family is this Young Master from? Handsome and elegant, not only looks good but has a great demeanor too."

Bai Shan, leading the bridal procession, circled the inner city once more, then headed back to Changqing Alley, which took over an hour. From a distance, the Bai Family relatives waiting at the alley couldn’t help but feel a bit bittersweet, "Bai Shan is indeed blessed; today is enough for him to feel proud."

The ones in charge at the alley entrance were all of the same generation as Bai Shan, roughly the same age, who had studied together in the clan school back in the day.

They volunteered themselves to help, as Old Madam Liu held the philosophy of not letting good things go to waste and wanted to further boost Bai Shan’s prestige, thus she put these people to use.

As the bridal procession got closer, someone gave the clan brothers a push, saying, "Quickly set off the firecrackers."

Only then did the several brothers step up to set off the firecrackers, amidst the crackling sounds, the procession drew nearer, and upon hearing the firecrackers, the people inside the Bai Family courtyard knew the bridal procession had returned, immediately began preparations, and someone ran to notify Old Madam Liu and Ms.Zheng.

Old Madam Liu immediately asked, "How long until the auspicious time?"

"Four quarter-hours left." Seeing her worried, Mrs.Bai, who was helping her, smiled and said, "Auntie, rest assured. The matchmaker we hired is the best official matchmaker in Chang’an County, she definitely knows the timing, won’t be early or late."

Right, after the bridal procession slowly arrived at the Bai Family’s main entrance, the matchmaker began to put Bai Shan in a spot, holding his hand and reminding, "There’s a rule about kicking the sedan door, the person sitting inside is not just the emperor’s trusted doctor, but also a little divine doctor of the capital and your Senior Sister, so groom, how will you kick this sedan door?"

Everyone, hearing this, immediately started making a fuss, some shouted to "kick hard," while others called for Bai Shan not to kick the door but directly welcome the bride out.

This time, the matchmaker didn’t stop the merriment, waited for everyone to give their advice to Bai Shan, then slightly raised a hand, after everyone quieted down, she pulled Bai Erlang, who was chuckling so hard his eyes almost disappeared, over and jokingly asked, "Why not let Young Master Bai Er suggest an idea, one is your Senior Brother, the other is your Senior Sister, how do you think this door should be kicked?"

Bai Shan looked over, pressuring him with his gaze.

Bai Erlang was momentarily stunned, what did this have to do with him? Wasn’t he just here to watch the excitement?

But...

Bai Erlang, his eyes rolling, remembered how he had been targeted and oppressed by Zhou Man long ago, and so, emboldened by impulse, he covered his mouth with his hand, leaned between the matchmaker and Bai Shan, and whispered conspiratorially, "Kick it hard, don’t chicken out!"

He said, "It only happens once in a lifetime."

Everyone perked up their ears to listen, most didn’t hear, but Yin Huo next to him and Zhao Liulang, who was curiously leaning over, did hear, and Zhao Liulang immediately shouted loudly, "Bai Erlang said to kick it hard, it only happens once in a lifetime!"

Those who agreed with the suggestion immediately clamored loudly, encouraging Bai Shan to follow through.

Bai Erlang was displeased, shouting, "I didn’t say that, don’t frame me!"

Zhao Liulang: "I heard it clearly!"

"Whose words are more credible, yours or mine?"

"Yin Huo’s words are credible, if you don’t believe it, ask Yin Huo."

Everyone turned to look at Yin Huo.

Yin Huo nodded slightly, "Yes."

"Oh oh oh, Bai Erlang, you’re finished, wait until your Senior Sister comes out, hahaha..."

"Don’t worry about the future, take care of the present. Editor Bai, your Junior Brother said to kick it, which shows he supports you, so kick it."

Bai Shan lifted his foot, turned and kicked towards Bai Erlang’s backside, didn’t say a word, but silence spoke louder than words, causing even more uproarious laughter.

"Turns out Editor Bai is really afraid of his wife."

"Oh dear, it seems the next jealous husband will be Lord Zhou."

Manbao sat in the sedan chair waiting, as she heard these words, she wasn’t anxious. Seeing that there seemed to be no intention of getting out immediately, she checked the time in the system and understood that they had arrived a bit early.

So she took out a small snack from the pouch in her sleeve, taking small bites to fill her somewhat hungry stomach, then dusted off the crumbs and sat patiently waiting.

Finally, the outside quieted down, she heard a light sound at the sedan door, then a synchronized shout of "Hoo—" from outside, the sedan curtain was pulled open, and the matchmaker, beaming, stuck her head in and said, "Oh my, you young folks are just jealous, this groom knows how to cherish, the bride is so lucky, the groom only gently touched the sedan door, henceforth, the husband’s intentions will match the wife’s desires, living together in harmony..."

The matchmaker’s words were pleasing to the ear, Manbao pursed her lips and smiled.

Bai Shan, also smiling broadly, reached in to help her out, everyone again shouted "Hoo—", but faces were all smiling broadly, ushering the newlyweds towards the main gate.

The matchmaker stood aside to guide them, letting Manbao step over the brazier before entering the gate...

The servants inside, upon seeing this, quickly ran to the main courtyard to announce, shouting, "The bride has entered the gate, the bride has entered the gate—the auspicious time has arrived—"

As Zhou Man and Bai Shan walked to the main hall, it was just the right auspicious time, the matchmaker masterfully timing it not too early nor too late, truly the top official matchmaker of Chang’an County.