Speaking of which, Zhou ngqin opened the jewelry box she was holding.
A set of diamond trio pieces: necklace, stud earrings, and bracelet...
The facets of the diamonds glimred, almost shouting about their expense.
Su Xiaong knew she wasn’t soone who recognized items of value, but even without that knowledge, just by looking at the color and cut of the diamonds, she knew they were extraordinary.
"Xiao ng, wear this."
Zhou ngqin said.
"Who is attending today who isn’t wealthy or hasn’t seen diamonds? Wearing such a set won’t intimidate anyone."
Bai Fengmao imdiately disagreed, with a tone that was a bit sarcastic, hiding thorns in soft words.
Actually, from the mont they t at the staircase and knew each other’s intentions, they argued all the way to the door of the dressing room.
"A wedding only happens once in a lifeti, so of course, having aning is more important."
Implying that Xiao ng’s grandmother’s bracelet was aningful, while the diamond jewelry from Zhou ngqin rely seed vulgar.
Usually, Zhou ngqin was good at keeping her composure, but even she showed a rare touch of childishness.
She didn’t explain in detail, only ntioned that the diamond jewelry suited a beautiful bride better, but didn’t say...
That this set was custom designed for Su Xiaong by Italy’s most renowned jewelry designer, LING, on her request.
One is her granddaughter, the other is her future daughter-in-law, both cherished deeply.
"Stop arguing, let the child decide for herself."
Yin Shaohui seed to be playing the diator, but actually glanced more at Yin Shixiu, with a barely concealed threat on his face.
Both Bai Fengmao and Zhou ngqin agreed with this solution, so their intense gazes fell on their granddaughter.
"ng ng, this is your grandmother’s...
"These diamond jewelry pieces fit this wedding dress better, right, fourth child?"
Bai Fengmao and Zhou ngqin seed really pitted against each other.
It’s actually a bit challenging for Su Xiaong to choose between Bai Fengmao and Zhou ngqin.
In her heart, she was inclined toward her grandfather’s bracelet, after all, thinking it’s from the grandmother she never t and that it was her mother’s mother’s favorite piece of jewelry when alive.
She had a strong urge to touch it.
But on the other hand, there’s her future mother-in-law... no, her mother-in-law!
A mother-in-law who also cherished her like a daughter, she couldn’t afford to offend her either.
And so...
Su Xiaong smiled, slipped on the bracelet, and then took the jewelry set from Zhou ngqin’s hand, giving Yin Shixiu a look, "Help put it on."
She accepted everything, recognized both their intentions, and offended no one.
Even though... the bride looked quite over-accessorized like this.
But to borrow a phrase Su Xiaong said later, the elders’ love, no matter how heavy, can never be called burdenso.
After Xiaong accepted everything, Bai Fengmao and Zhou ngqin had nothing more to argue about, and the two elders looked at each other, finding it amusing at heart.
"Alright, it’s getting late, since Xiaong is ready, then—"
Yin Shaohui was about to suggest to start preparing the wedding, when his gaze inadvertently landed on Yin Shixiu’s casual outfit, causing him to frown, "What’s going on with you? Planning to marry looking like that?!"
Yin Shixiu was only about to change into another set of clothes, which would be quick, so he wasn’t anxious.
But for this wedding, the elders seed to care more than the main couple, so ironically, the emperor’s not in a rush but the eunuchs are.
As soon as Yin Shaohui spoke, Bai Fengmao imdiately followed up, "Planning to marry my granddaughter in that outfit?! What are you up to? Don’t you value this wedding?!"
Yin Shixiu couldn’t hold it anymore, he scratched his head without rebutting, and quietly went to change into his suit.
The wedding venue was set at the famous Lover’s Cliff.
This spot was chosen by Zhou ngqin, firstly because it is already so famous, always a sacred place for weddings.
Secondly, although the old madam of the Yin family was at such an advanced age, she was, after all, still a woman, with so vulnerability to romantic and beautiful love legends.
At first, when Su Xiaong heard about Lover’s Cliff, she searched it online, and knowing it was indeed a renowned scenic spot, she was quite looking forward to it.
But after she learned about the love legend of Lover’s Cliff, she didn’t feel so well.
At the ti, she imdiately demanded to ask Yin Shixiu, "What kind of nonsense legend is this? Isn’t it just the Indonesian Bali version of Roo and Juliet? If we hold the wedding here... won’t it be unlucky?"
She really looked worried, muttering non-stop on her own.
One mont testing if they could change the location, the next criticizing all those couples who had weddings at Lover’s Cliff.
If it carried so good aning like holding hands until old age, it’d be different.
But two lovers not gaining parental consent, jumping off Lover’s Cliff together, sacrificing for love...
What sort of good on is that supposed to be!
Yin Shixiu, on the other hand, was at ease. He had little interest in myths and those legends, so naturally, he felt the sa about the tale of Lover’s Cliff.
To him, it was rely a wedding venue; as long as the scenery was good and the elders liked it, he didn’t have too many demands.
But watching Su Xiaong fret and fuss like that, it actually made him feel rather pleased.
Compared to Su Xiaong blindly worrying over this tragic legend, he felt assured and content.
How much must this girl love, to fear a legend that might just be a fabrication of the world?
He thought more about it and found it amusing, not bothering much with words, just telling Su Xiaong not to worry too much.
Su Xiaong saw her fears hadn’t resonated with Yin Shixiu, and felt a bit indignant, but...
"It’s quite good, to be able to pledge together at Lover’s Cliff, if anyone breaks their vow in the future, just push the other down then."
At that ti, Yin Shixiu was trying to comfort her, though he said it casually, it was hard to hide it was his heartfelt sentint.
The aning was sowhat underwhelming, but...
This kind of legendary love, where the living share no quilt but the dead share the sa grave, always makes the world lancholic, yet hardly anyone can ignore the envy in their hearts.
The ceremony officially began at ten, officiated by a rather experienced old priest from the local area for Yin Shixiu and Su Xiaong.
This year he was already seventy years old, his dark skin and deeply etched lines on his face made him appear older than his actual age.
Yet, this priest carried a bit of legendary status; it’s said he started officiating weddings at the age of twenty.
None of the couples he officiated ever broke up or divorced.
Su Xiaong wasn’t sure how much of this was true or false.
After all, he’s officiated so many weddings in his lifeti, not every couple would be able to keep track of their current situation, right?
But...
Su Xiaong watched as Yin Shixiu slowly slipped the ring onto her ring finger.
Listening to Yin Shixiu’s "Yes, I do," spoken neither lightly nor heavily, but straight to her heart.
She still hoped that this legendary priest could let her and the man she loved hold hands until old age.
Not seeking a life of stability, but hoping, no matter what happens, he would be by her side.
Su Xiaong ended up with Yin Shixiu in a muddled way; they’ve been together for so long, she doesn’t place much importance on the ceremony anymore.
But sitting at the guest seats, those young unmarried girls looked on with eyes full of admiration.
Su Chengji was seated in the front row, watching the sea breeze lift his daughter’s veil, sunshine streaming upon her, with the endless sea behind her.
When he handed Su Xiaong over to Yin Shixiu, he didn’t feel much emotional touch, just sitting quietly now...
He watched the happiness smile spread across his daughter’s face, suddenly teary-eyed.
Bai Sixian wasn’t one to put much emphasis on ceremonies either, so she just watched the young couple like one admiring scenery.
Mm... of course, she couldn’t help but recall the day twenty years ago, the scene of marrying her husband.
Compared to her daughter, it really was like heaven and earth.
Here in Bali Island of Indonesia, whereas back then, she and Su Chengji held the wedding in the Su Family Village’s hall, with big pot dishes.
As she turned to share her thoughts with her husband, unexpectedly...
"What are you doing?"
Bai Sixian frowned, not quite understanding why Su Chengji was silently wiping tears.
Su Chengji, with a thick nasal voice, softly said, "From now on, our daughter won’t be mine..."
"What kind of nonsense is that? How could she not be yours?"
"Look at the way she looks at Shixiu, like he’s her whole world... From now on, ng ng surely won’t have room for her dad in her heart."
Bai Sixian fainted, but she continued to hit Su Chengji rcilessly, "Didn’t she start showing this look today? She’s long been unable to fit you as her father in her heart, speaking as though she still keeps you in mind."
Bai Sixian’s words truly hit Su Chengji hard.
Su Chengji didn’t eat much at the wedding ceremony’s end, quietly finding a secluded corner to contemplate life.
Of course, Bai Sixian wouldn’t actually neglect her husband.
Even though Xiao ng and Yin Shixiu had been together for a long ti, even though this wedding was just a formality, she and Su Chengji are Xiao ng’s parents.
Sending a daughter off in marriage... never easy.
Su Chengji sat by a cliff edge, legs crossed, sighing continuously.
Bai Sixian walked over, leaned against his shoulder, "Xiao ng is fortunate..."
"Eh, she’s fortunate indeed..."
With Shixiu as such a reassuring and loving husband, it truly is good fortune.
"With a father like you."
Bai Sixian laughed gently, and said.
Su Chengji paused, turned to look at Bai Sixian...
Bai Sixian hooked his neck, "Hubby, I’m fortunate too..."
Su Chengji’s eyes were tinged with red as he hugged Bai Sixian tightly.
After the luncheon, there was a banquet that followed.
Tired guests could return to their rooms or rest elsewhere, but still, many young people, high in spirits, liked to join the crowd.
The afternoon banquet continued the revelry.
Su Xiaong and Yin Shixiu returned to the room and changed into two sets of traditional Chinese attire, the bright red, gold phoenix embroidered festive dress imdiately transported Su Xiaong to ancient tis.
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