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Chapter 795 After the wedding... [4400]

After reading the oath, Qing Deng suddenly understood why Boss Kiryu wrote the oath in ancient Japanese.

Compared with simple and direct vernacular, the elegant ancient language is undoubtedly more stylish and solemn.

"San San Jiu Degree" and "Reading the Vow" are the most important ceremonies in a Japanese wedding.

Its status is similar to the exchange of rings in a Western wedding and the mutual greetings between couples in a Chinese wedding.

With the completion of these two ceremonies, the next step is basically the conclusion.

When Qing Deng put away the oath in his hand, the priestesses who had been waiting nearby immediately came forward and prepared to hold the "Family Cup".

Under the guidance of the witch, the bride and groom and their relatives and friends stood up and raised their glasses.

The shrine maiden poured in the sacred wine and everyone drank it all in one gulp - this was a ceremony to deepen the bond between the two families.

The next step is called "Worship".

The witch held a piece of very precious silk in both hands, walked slowly, and handed it to Qing Deng respectfully.

The bride and groom who received the silk stood up, went to the temple and placed the silk there, then performed "two bows, two claps, and one bow".

Two bows, two claps, and one bow - a very classic Shinto worship etiquette.

As the name suggests, this etiquette consists of three parts:

Second ritual: Face the deity and bow deeply twice.

Double Clap: Clap your hands twice, then put your hands together and make a wish to the gods, then put your hands down when you are done.

First Respect: Finally, make a deep bow to complete the entire worship process.

The matchmaker and relatives and friends of both parties also have to pay homage to the gods.

After the ceremony, everyone returned to their seats.

Then comes the final ceremony: "The host's speech".

The wedding is about to end, but the bride and groom cannot relax at this time - once they relax, this rare sacred atmosphere will be wasted.

Although the Shinto wedding is very complicated and full of fancy details.

But to be honest, these various rituals and events have invisibly elevated the atmosphere of the scene.

The clergy of Inari Taisha are very dedicated, so dedicated that Qing Deng wants to give them more money.

No matter whether it is the master of the ceremony who presides over all the ceremonies, the purification master who is in charge of the purification, or the shrine maiden who steps forward to perform the dance, they all keep their facial lines tense and their expressions solemn, performing every movement and perfecting every detail in a methodical manner.

At first glance, it looked more like a solemn worship ceremony than a wedding.

Thanks to these numerous rituals and the hard work of the clergy, the scene was always filled with a sacred feeling that made people subconsciously hold their breath.

Under the influence of this atmosphere, the three women's timidity and nervousness gradually faded away.

They unconsciously straightened their backs, raised their necks, and crossed their hands in front of their abdomens.

Almost at the same time, the solemn look on Qing Deng's face became even more intense.

He stood straight, with his hands hanging naturally, looking majestic without being angry.

Coincidentally, they all had the same thought at the moment - to spend the last second of the wedding in the best condition!
The so-called "host's speech", to put it simply, is the "host"... that is, the host who is responsible for presiding over the entire wedding, offering blessings to the bride and groom, saying things like "I wish you eternal happiness", "a long-lasting marriage", and "have a baby soon".

When the host finished speaking and left... at this point, today's unprecedented grand wedding of "one groom, three brides" was officially declared over!

This couple... uh, no, these four newlyweds, under the witness of the gods, embarked on a new life from then on!

From this moment on, the three women were no longer Chiba Sanako, Kinoshita Mai, and Okita Tsukasa, but Tachibana Sanako, Tachibana Mai, and Tachibana Tsukasa.

Describing the wedding process in such a brief manner, it seems as if time passed very quickly and the wedding was over in a short while.

But in fact, from the "entering" into the shrine to the final "blessing speech" by the master, a total of nearly 2 hours passed!

"Purification", "dance performance"... these are large projects that are extremely time-consuming.

Because the bride and groom and their "relatives and friends" have to stand up and stop frequently instead of just sitting there, their situation is slightly better.

On the other hand, the guests watching the ceremony outside were in a miserable situation.

This is a Shinto-style wedding, and it is the Shinto-style wedding of "Niou" Tachibana Aoto, so naturally, rude actions such as "crossing legs" or "squatting on the ground" are not allowed.

If one does not sit properly and shows no humility, then it is not only disrespectful to the gods, but also to Qingdeng.

No one wants Qing Deng to have a bad impression of them.

Therefore, the guests could only kneel down and sit upright respectfully.

Even if my legs become numb and I lose feeling from sitting, I dare not move. It is as torturous as it can be.

Fortunately, the weather today is very good, with clear skies.

Although there were occasional cold winds, there was no snow.

Otherwise, several people might have frozen to death in the snow and wind.

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As we all know, eating at a banquet is an essential part of a wedding, both in ancient and modern times, in China and abroad.

Banquet, start!
At this time and place, the place is truly packed with guests and distinguished friends.

In such a situation, if a bland meal was served, it would undoubtedly make people laugh and would invisibly lower the style of Aoto, Qinjinhan and Shinsengumi.

Although "thrift" is a noble virtue, sometimes you absolutely cannot hold on to your purse - this is a truth Qing Deng learned after years of struggling in official circles.

Therefore, Qingdeng, who had never liked extravagance, gritted his teeth this time and made a big move after a long time.

Rice, sea bream, broth, matsutake mushrooms...all prepared!

Thanks to Qingdeng's lavish spending, the guests' plates were luxurious and filled with rare delicacies.

The so-called "dazzling array" is nothing more than this.

Although the guests present were mostly wealthy or noble, such luxurious cuisine really surprised many of them.

Some people even gasped, looking incredulous.

For example, the envoy of Yonezawa Domain, the "poorest domain in the world", quickly went through a process of "starting crazy, then crazy, and finally crazy" after seeing the sumptuous dishes in front of him.

He hurriedly picked up the bowl and chopsticks and ate the rice with great enthusiasm, like a starving ghost who had just been reincarnated.

According to custom, during the banquet, guests who are familiar with the bride and groom can come forward one by one to toast and wish them well.

Qing Deng straightened his clothes and composed himself, ready to "drink a lot".

The three women continued to sit side by side with him in the order of "Mai Kinoshita, Souji, and Sanako".

It is worth mentioning that they are all wearing new clothes now.

White wedding dress.

Now that the wedding is over, it is naturally inappropriate to wear it.

Therefore, as soon as the wedding was over, the three women temporarily retreated to the inner venue and changed into colored jackets with the family crest of their husband's family - gentian leaves - to show that they were influenced by the family traditions of their husband's family and were reborn in a new family.

【Note: Colorful gowns are usually used for weddings. Colorful gowns symbolize happiness and auspiciousness, so the small items that go with them are often colorful. There are many choices of colors such as red, gold, and black, and there are also rich variations of auspicious patterns such as phoenixes, cranes, plum blossoms, and pine, bamboo, and plum. 】

In general, the Sedaigo is one of the most gorgeous styles of kimono, comparable to the furisode.

It is no longer a uniform white color, you can freely choose your favorite color and pattern...

It is no exaggeration to say that the three women were gearing up for the event as early as two months ago!
Even Sanako, who usually presents herself as someone who is "out of touch with the world", has a strong interest in beautiful clothes.

While they were carefully preparing their respective colored jackets, they also kept Qing Deng in suspense.

They didn't let Qing Deng know the color and style of her colored jacket, saying they wanted to save the surprise for last.

Having said that...even if Qing Deng was thinking with his butt, he could roughly guess what the three women's colored jackets would look like.

He knew their preferences too well.

As expected - Sanako wore blue, Kinoshita Mai wore red, and Souji wore purple...

However, the Sedak is indeed a first-class gorgeous garment.

For example, Sanako's blue dress is dotted with many green, white, blue and other colored lines, which looks particularly gorgeous.

From a distance, the three women, with different colors and patterns on their clothes, had a sense of beauty that made people linger. Qing Deng felt that the jealous gazes falling on him were getting heavier and heavier...

In this way, the three women sat side by side with Qing Deng and accepted the blessings from those who came forward to toast them.

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"Ju-kun! Congratulations!"

Arima Hideyuki raised his glass with a smile and offered his sincere blessings to Qing Deng.

Beside him, Hanjiro Ito and Masaji Ushiyama both raised their glasses soon after.

The three of them drank it all in one gulp.

At the same time, Qing Deng also raised his glass and drank until water dripped from the corners of his mouth.

After putting down the wine glass, Arima Hideyuki murmured with mixed feelings:
"If Longzhi saw you getting married, he would definitely be very pleased..."

Takayuki—that is, Tachibana Takayuki, Ayoto’s deceased father.

Qing Deng chuckled a few times when he heard this.

About a month ago, although he knew that this invitation would not receive any response, Qing Deng still asked someone to deliver his wedding invitation to Tachibana Takashi's grave.

Itoya Hanjiro, who had drunk a lot of alcohol and was already somewhat unconscious, stammered while burping:

"Ju-Ju-kun... hiccup...! You must have a baby soon!"

After hearing these words, the three girls blushed slightly.

Qing Deng laughed in silence and jokingly changed the subject:

"Well, I'll try my best."

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Since the banquet started, there has been a constant stream of people coming to toast the bride and groom.

The generals of the Shinsengumi, the daimyo of the domain headed by Matsudaira Yoshiyasu, old acquaintances headed by Arima Hideyuki... one after another. There were so many that Qing Deng couldn't remember the specific ones.

Anyway, as long as someone comes over,

When faced with a toast from a guest, the woman can get away with it by simply sipping the wine.

The man can't do that.

Whenever someone came to toast him, he would drink the same toast readily...and this cycle would repeat over and over again.

Before he knew it, a large number of empty wine bottles had accumulated around his legs.

After drinking so much, even with the blessing of "Bacchus +3", he couldn't help feeling a little dizzy.

Finally, the flow of people coming forward to toast gradually died down.

Qing Deng waited for a while, but still no one came forward.

Most of the familiar relatives and friends have already toasted.

It's quite boring to just sit there like this all the time.

So Qing Deng stood up and took a pot of wine with him - he was going to walk directly among the guests to see if there were any relatives or friends who had not yet drunk with him.

The current shrine no longer has the solemnity it once had.

Everywhere I looked, I heard shouting and laughter.

Under the influence of alcohol, everyone gradually took off their "disguise" and showed their true side.

Some people who were drunk even performed funny dances in public.

Thanks to the noisy and chaotic environment, Qing Deng was able to hide himself cleverly and not be discovered by too many people.

Just as Qing Deng was scanning his surroundings for familiar faces——

"Jujun, congratulations! Happy wedding!"

Qing Deng was stunned for a moment, then looked excitedly in the direction of the voice - what caught his eye was a middle-aged couple holding each other's arms.

"Mr. Gu Mu! Ms. Gu Mu!"

Qing Deng greeted him while walking towards him in two steps.

This middle-aged couple was none other than Goro Komaki and Machi Komaki.

"Mr. Gu Mu, I knew you would come!"

Komaki Goro smiled slightly:
"There's no way we wouldn't come, right? After all, this is your wedding with Mai Kinoshita."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ah-Ming followed up:
"I love attending other people's weddings the most. Whenever I see a beautiful woman in a white wedding gown, I feel happy."

Looking at the couple in front of him, Qing Deng couldn't help but laugh.

In fact, his time with them was far from long.

It’s hard to say whether they are friends or not.

However, strangely, Komuki Goro always gives Qing Deng an indescribable sense of familiarity.

Under the influence of this strange emotion, Qing Deng had a very good impression of the couple.

Seeing that they also came to attend his wedding, Qingdeng felt sincerely happy.

At this moment, suddenly, Gu Mu Goro changed his tone to something meaningful, and said quietly:

"Tachibana-kun, to be honest - I have heard many times before that you have a very ambiguous relationship with Chiba Sanako and Okita Souji."

"I once wondered: Who will you choose to be your legal wife in the end?"

"I never thought... you would choose 'I want them all'."

"I am a well-informed person."

"However, a wedding that 'marries three brides at the same time'... this is the first time I've seen one."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Deng said in a joking tone:

"Then, from today on, our life experiences will become richer!"

Qing Deng originally wanted to chat a little more with the Gu Mu couple.

But at this moment, his sharp eyes suddenly discovered a petite figure that looked particularly familiar.

This figure was wandering not far away, quite conspicuous.

He looked carefully and quickly confirmed the other person's identity.

Petite body, cute looks, tsundere expression—there’s no doubt that this is Aoto’s predecessor in the Shin-Omachi-ban: Yae.

Yae seemed to have let Qing Deng discover her on purpose.

She stood not far from Qingdeng with her hands on her hips, staring at Qingdeng.

When Qing Deng noticed her, she immediately waved to Qing Deng and turned away.

Yae and her sister Sae are Tenshoin's trusted aides and personal bodyguards.

Since Yae appeared here... Qing Deng understood something instantly.

"Sorry, Mr. Gu Mu, I have to excuse myself first!"

After leaving these words, Qing Deng bypassed Gu Mu Goro and chased after Yae with big strides.

Komu Goro turned his head and glanced at Qing Deng's quickly receding back.

Suddenly, he seemed to sense something, raised his eyebrows sharply, and then said slowly with a strange expression:

"Jiulang, long time no see."

A second ago, there was no one beside Goro Komaki.

But at this moment, Boss Kiryu suddenly appeared beside him and stood shoulder to shoulder with him!

"Well, it's been a while. How are you guys doing?"

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The next chapter is the wedding night, so next... "Apricot Love Chapter" starts! (豹傻.jpg)

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