The next day, Li Xuan's grand wedding took place.
The bride, adorned in resplendent attire, held the embroidered ball with the groom, crossed the saddle, stepped on tiles, passed over the fire basin, drank the wedding wine together, bowed to heaven and their parents, and then to each other.
Red candles swayed slightly, and the large red lanterns scattered a gentle glow in the warm spring breeze.
Everywhere were the character for "double happiness" and window cutouts.
Guests and relatives filled seat after seat, while maidservants and servants bustled about, delivering dishes; the scene was even livelier than a marketplace.
Before long, the bride entered the bridal chamber.
The groom drank wine to thank the guests, and then was also assisted by maidservants into the bridal chamber.
The door creaked open, and inside, the candle flames remained steady.
