xymnovel Chapter 118 The Big Wedding
Chapter 118 The Big Wedding
In the study, the candlelight flickered.
Lin Chen, Yuan Tiangang, Li Chunfeng, Zhao Zilong, Jing Ke, and Li Bai sat in a circle.
"Mr. Li," Lin Chen said, looking at Li Bai.
"I'll leave it to you to oversee things tomorrow."
However, try not to make a move. The cultivation level of a terrestrial immortal in the early stages is too terrifying; revealing it will attract too much attention.
Li Bai took a sip of wine and laughed:
"Rest assured, my lord, I will know my limits."
"Mr. Yuan will oversee the overall situation, and General Zhao will be responsible for the outer perimeter defense," Lin Chen continued, giving instructions.
"The Eight Vajras guard the eight directions, the Thirteen Protectors are on standby at all times, and the Eight Sword Attendants provide close protection for the ladies."
Mr. Li was in charge in the main hall, while Jing Ke was in the shadows providing support.
"Yes," everyone responded.
Li Chunfeng calculated with his fingers and frowned, saying:
"My lord, tomorrow's divination indicates that 'the dragon and tiger will fight, and bloodshed may be seen.'"
The people from Ziyi Tower and Yama Palace have arrived in the capital and are hiding in two strongholds in the east and west of the city.
Yin Jiuyou and Xue Sha were both present, along with a mid-stage Celestial Realm cultivator and at least twenty Grandmasters.
Knowing that Grandmaster-level experts were useless, Yin Jiuyou and Xue Sha were not brought along.
"Quite a lineup," Lin Chen sneered. "Looks like they're determined to cause trouble on my wedding day."
"My lord, should we eliminate it beforehand?" Zhao Zilong asked.
"No need," Lin Chen shook his head.
"Let them come, so that the whole world can see what happens to those who dare to cause trouble at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."
However… we need to make arrangements with Guan Yu and Senior Dugu; unless a terrestrial immortal intervenes, they absolutely cannot show themselves.”
"clear."
After discussing some more details, everyone dispersed.
Lin Chen sat alone in his study, gazing at the moonlight outside the window.
Tomorrow, he will officially marry his eight wives.
Although they had already consummated their marriage (except for Su Xiaoxiao), a ceremony was still necessary.
Moreover, this wedding is not just a wedding, but also a declaration to the world:
The Lin family has risen again.
As for those who want to cause trouble...
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"I hope you won't let me down."
……
The next day, at the beginning of the Mao hour (5-7 AM), just as dawn was breaking, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was already bustling with activity.
Officials from the Ministry of Rites arrived early, and the master of ceremonies, musicians, honor guards, and more than 300 others decorated the mansion in a solemn and festive manner.
At the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), guests began to arrive one after another.
Today's scene is even grander than the coming-of-age ceremony.
The Empress and the Princess arrived at 7:45 AM, still in the same nine-dragon-horse carriage, with the Imperial Guards leading the way.
The Empress changed into a bright red palace dress today, which made her look less majestic and more festive.
The eldest princess, on the other hand, was dressed in light purple, exuding gentleness and elegance.
"His Majesty has arrived—Her Highness the Eldest Princess has arrived—"
The crowd bowed, but the Empress waved her hand, indicating that she was exempt from the formalities, and took her seat on the throne.
At the beginning of the Si hour (9-11 AM), eight bridal sedan chairs set off simultaneously from the southern part of the city, converging on the main street of the capital to form a grand wedding procession.
Eight bridal sedan chairs, each in a different color—bright red, rose red, pink, orange red, purple red, blue red, cyan red, and light blue—symbolize the different identities of the eight brides.
The streets were packed with people, all eager to witness this once-in-a-century spectacle.
"Look! Eight bridal sedan chairs! It's truly a wedding with eight wives at the same time!"
"I heard that the seven hats in front belong to the seven widowed sisters-in-law, and the light blue one in the back belongs to the eldest daughter of the Su family in Jiangnan."
"Tsk tsk, the Duke of Zhenguo is truly blessed..."
"What good fortune? This is responsibility! To shoulder the burdens of eight families and continue the bloodline of seven elder brothers—this is the greater good!"
The bridal sedan chair arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion at 3:45 AM.
Lin Chen, dressed in a bright red wedding robe and wearing a golden crown, had been waiting for a long time in front of the mansion gate.
According to etiquette, he would need to be greeted one by one by a sedan chair.
However, due to the special status of the eight brides—seven of them were widowed sisters-in-law who remarried, and one was the legal wife—the etiquette was adjusted accordingly.
The master of ceremonies sang:
"Welcoming the Bride—"
Lin Chen walked to the first bright red sedan chair and lifted the curtain.
Liu Ruyan, adorned in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, her face veiled in red gauze, stepped out of the bridal sedan chair with his help.
The two walked side by side down the red carpet to the stage.
Then came the second, the third, and so on, welcoming the seven sisters-in-law in turn.
Finally, the eighth sedan chair was a light blue one. Su Xiaoxiao, dressed in a light blue wedding gown, looked elegant and beautiful as she walked onto the platform with his help.
Eight brides, each with their own unique charm, stood on the stage, becoming the most beautiful sight of the entire event.
Among the guests, the expressions of the various factions were quite different.
The Empress looked at the eight figures on the platform and sighed inwardly:
Lin Chen, Lin Chen, you've truly created a legend by shouldering the responsibility of eight families.
The eldest princess whispered:
"Your Majesty, those eight ladies... each with their own unique temperament, none of them are ordinary women. It is Lin Chen's skill to win their hearts."
"Yes," the Empress nodded.
"But after this wedding, the status of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion will be even more difficult to shake."
Standing in the Hall of War Gods, Zhan Tianqiong stroked his beard and smiled:
"Eight phoenixes singing together, a good omen! The Lin family is about to prosper!"
Xuanjizi of the Tianji Academy kept his eyes closed, but a slight smile played on his lips:
"His destiny is extraordinary, and his fortune is like a rainbow... This child's future is limitless."
The Azure Dragon Sect Master, Elder Canglong, said to the young master Cangyun beside him:
"See that? That's power. Only with power can you have such a grand display and leave the world speechless."
"Grandson understands." Cangyun nodded.
The ceremony began on the altar.
The master of ceremonies sang:
"Bowing to Heaven and Earth—"
Lin Chen and the eight brides faced south and bowed in greeting.
"Bowing to the parents twice—"
He turned around and bowed to the old lady and Su Wanqing.
The old lady wept uncontrollably, and Su Wanqing's eyes also reddened slightly.
"Husband and wife bow to each other—"
Lin Chen and the eight brides exchanged greetings.
Because there were eight wives, the ceremony was somewhat complicated, but it also made it all the more solemn.
After the three bows were completed, just as the master of ceremonies was about to announce the completion of the ceremony, the old lady suddenly stood up.
"Ladies and gentlemen," the old lady's voice boomed, echoing throughout the hall.
"Today is the wedding day of my grandson Lin Chen, and also the day when all eight wives of my Lin family enter the family at the same time."
"I know there are some rumors going around, saying that the Lin family has broken moral order, that the seven sisters-in-law have remarried their younger brother, which is against the established order."
The entire room fell silent.
The old lady continued:
"But today I must tell you all, and the world—this marriage is a matter of the Lin family, and a fortunate event for the Lin family!"
She paused, tears welling in her eyes:
"Three years ago, my son Tianxiong and seven grandsons died in battle in the northern border, and the Lin family almost died out."
It was I who proposed the idea of "one person taking on eight roles," allowing Chen'er to marry seven widowed sisters-in-law and continue the bloodline of his seven brothers.
This isn't incest, it's taking responsibility! This isn't violating moral principles, it's doing this out of necessity for the survival of the family!
Fortunately, Chen'er lived up to expectations. He not only supported the Lin family, but also won the hearts of his seven granddaughters-in-law who were willing to marry him.
Today, eight brides are entering the house together, not because the Lin family forced them, but because they are mutually in love and it is what everyone has hoped for!
The matriarch looked at the eight brides on the platform:
"Ruyan, Yueyao, Shuyan, Yulou, Ruoxi, Qingying, Xue'er, Xiaoxiao, you are all good women. It is a blessing for the Lin family to marry into the Lin family."
From this day forward, you will be Chen'er's wives. You must live in harmony and work together to support Chen'er and bring prosperity to the Lin family!
The eight brides responded in unison, "Granddaughters-in-law will remember their grandmother's teachings!"
The old matriarch then looked at the guests:
"Your presence today is an honor for the Lin family, and I thank you all. I also ask that you bear witness—this marriage of the Lin family is upright and honorable, and has nothing to be ashamed of before heaven and earth!"
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted.
"The old lady is right!"
"The Lin family is loyal and righteous; this is only right!"
"Shouldering the responsibility of eight households is a noble act, a demonstration of commitment!"
The Empress nodded slightly.
The old lady's words vindicated the marriage and silenced the gossip of the world.
The eldest princess said softly, "This old lady truly lives up to her reputation as a descendant of a founding general; she possesses extraordinary spirit."
The ceremony continued, and the master of ceremonies sang:
"The ceremony is complete—offering them to the bridal chamber!"
The eight brides, supported by the matchmaker, were escorted to their respective courtyards.
According to etiquette, Lin Chen needed to visit each courtyard in turn.
But today's situation is special. All eight wives are legal wives, and he needs to host a banquet in the main hall before visiting each courtyard in turn later.
The banquet began, and the atmosphere was lively.
But lurking in the shadows, a deadly trap has already been set.