From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 1057 - 1053: Don’t Miss the Auspicious Hour (Part 1)
Helping Mu Xiangxiang finish the makeup on her face, Mu Xiangxiang’s appearance was completely unrecognizable.
However, judging from everyone’s expressions, they were very satisfied with Mu Xiangxiang’s monkey-bottom-like appearance. Even Yu Si Niang quietly pulled Mu Shuangshuang over to Mu Xiangxiang’s side.
She whispered to Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, today your little aunt is getting married. You should stand closer to her to soak in the joy; the bride’s happiness will be good for you!"
Just as Yu Si Niang finished speaking, Mrs. Lin squeezed her aside and pulled her daughter Mu Qingqing over.
"Qingqing, look at your third aunt, she’s so clever. Even before your little aunt puts on her wedding dress, she wants Shuang to get a good spot.
Your mother should also learn from her third aunt and let you stand here!" said Mrs. Lin with a laugh, loudly.
Yu Si Niang blushed and gave Mu Shuangshuang a look.
As if telling Mu Shuangshuang that she must get a good position to soak in the joy.
Mu Shuangshuang felt quite helpless; she really didn’t understand the wedding customs of the Da Ning Dynasty. Previously, when Mu Dalang got married, she was busy at the stove and could see very little.
Finally, this time, having a chance to get close, all of a sudden so many customs popped up, and she found it a bit hard to accept.
What surprised Mu Shuangshuang most was Yu Si Niang’s overly enthusiastic attitude.
But this also made sense; she and Fengzi had been engaged for a while, yet they hadn’t mentioned marriage, so Yu Si Niang’s worries were normal.
Mu Shuangshuang tugged at Yu Si Niang’s sleeve, trying to dispel the worry in her heart: "Mom, it doesn’t matter where I stand; my little aunt’s happiness fills the room!"
This compliment just happened to be heard by Old Mrs. Mu.
Old Mrs. Mu’s mouth twisted in a rare compliment to Mu Shuangshuang: "What Shuang says makes sense. My daughter Xiangxiang is fortunate; her joy fills the whole place!"
After speaking, she gave Mrs. Lin a sidelong glance.
"What’s wrong with you, woman? Even the child understands, but you, being an elder, do not!"
Unjustly scolded, Mrs. Lin was extremely aggrieved. She wanted to explain to Old Mrs. Mu but feared being scolded more, so she just pouted and stood aside, secretly scolding Old Mrs. Mu for being biased and shameless!
With hair combed, it was time to wear the wedding dress.
Because the time from betrothal to marriage for Mu Xiangxiang was too short, it was rushed to have a wedding dress made, so Mu Xiangxiang’s wedding dress had to be borrowed from a village elder who was revered and virtuous.
However, this didn’t affect Mu Xiangxiang’s marriage. Generally, when Da Ning Dynasty girls marry, their wedding dresses are either hand-sewn more than a half-year in advance, custom-made, or borrowed from village older women over sixty who are virtuous and have harmonious families.
The Old Mu Family chose the last option for Mu Xiangxiang, after all, it’s a more than forty-year-old antique.
The wedding dress, when unfolded, carried an intense historical aroma.
Mu Xiangxiang was choked several times, and looking at the rustic wedding dress, she exclaimed, "I’m not wearing this, it’s so ugly, I want a new wedding dress, this one is old!"
Mu Xiangxiang twisted and turned, refusing to put on the wedding dress.
Old Mrs. Mu became anxious. Having already delayed time by waking Mu Xiangxiang up, further delays might miss the auspicious marriage hour.
"Xiangxiang, be good, listen to Mom. First, put on the wedding dress. Mom knows you feel wronged, but this is something everyone has to go through.
Your third sister-in-law, your fourth sister-in-law, your second sister-in-law, even I, your mother, have been through this, you have to wear this to get married."
Old Mrs. Mu persuaded earnestly, but it was useless.
Mu Xiangxiang still did as she pleased.
Until Mr. Mu came in to hurry them.
"Oh dear, what are you all doing! The Sun family is about to come to fetch the bride, yet the clothes aren’t on? The phoenix crown isn’t worn yet?
Are you all trying to make this old man here anxious? What are you waiting for, get moving!"
Mr. Mu jumped in anxiety as the whole village was waiting to watch the fun, yet the simplest things in the back courtyard were not ready.
"Alright, I know already! Today Xiangxiang’s getting married, what are you yelling about?"
Old Mrs. Mu had some dissatisfaction with Mr. Mu’s complaints.
Wasn’t she anxious for her daughter to be prepared quickly, not to miss the timing?
If a daughter won’t wear it, what can you do?
Can’t force her to wear it!
"I’m yelling because look at the time, good times don’t wait for people, miss it, and it’s gone!"
Mr. Mu pointed at the sun in the sky, speaking to Old Mrs. Mu.
Only then did Old Mrs. Mu continue to say to Mu Xiangxiang: "Xiangxiang, dear, put on the clothes, and Mom will get you something good to eat, okay?"
Seeing Old Mrs. Mu being so accommodating, Mr. Mu felt unhappy.
"Why talk to her like this? You think she’s a three-year-old child?
If she wants to wear the wedding dress, let her, if not, forget it! After all, it’s her that’s getting married, not us!"
"Enough, Xiangxiang is getting married today. As her father, you shouldn’t just stand by. If you can’t comfort, then don’t say sarcastic words. Get out!"
Not happy with Mr. Mu’s remarks about her beloved, Old Mrs. Mu pushed him out. When she turned back, she found Mu Xiangxiang putting on the wedding dress.
And Mu Shuangshuang was lowering her head, saying something to Mu Xiangxiang.
The wedding dress was finally on. Next was the phoenix crown and wedding dress, finished with all the adornments, and Mu Xiangxiang became the prospective bride.
Outside, the sound of drums and suona began, apparently, the wedding procession was arriving.
Mu Xiangxiang was to go to the Sun family in the morning, and then marry Sun Dali at dusk, known as "Cheng Hun"!
After a while, Matchmaker Sun arrived, said a few auspicious words outside, and came in to take the bride.
Old Mrs. Mu hurriedly helped Mu Xiangxiang to Matchmaker Sun’s side.
From Mu Xiangxiang’s room, neither of them could walk; she had to be carried by Matchmaker Sun from the Old Mu Family’s back courtyard to the sedan chair Sun Dali prepared in the front yard.
Before getting on Matchmaker Sun’s back, it was the Old Mu Family’s opportunity to be alone with Mu Xiangxiang.
Old Mrs. Mu cried uncontrollably, even Mr. Mu wiped his tears privately, changing his usual sternness.
"Xiangxiang, once married, you’re someone else’s wife; managing family duties and continuing the family line are unavoidable, respecting in-laws and taking care of your husband are also things you must do.
But don’t forget, the Old Mu Family is your family too, your support. No matter what difficulties you face in the future, remember to come to find your big brother, your parents, and siblings!"
Mr. Mu, as the head of the Old Mu Family, spoke with dignity.
First, he clarified Mu Xiangxiang’s responsibilities, then highlighted Mu Dade’s identity.
In this way, even though the Sun family is her in-laws, if they intend to bully her, they must think twice!
