Reap What You Sow

Chapter 19

The weeks flew by fast, and it was finally the day of the wedding. The Cloud Recess was adorn in red silk with soft cloud motifs. The air around and in the Cloud Recess was filled with hush but excited voices. The guests have been arriving since two days ago. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, and last-minute preparation was being made.
No, she had waited too long for this day to come and to be finally Lan Zhan's wife.

Caihong was being assisted by Wen Qing in the Gentian house. After their were wed, she would move into the jingshi. Her stuff has already been moved there. To say she was very anxious and nervous did not come close to what she was feeling. She was excited. Happy. Nervous. Anxious. She felt all sorts of emotions all at once. But the once that stood out. Was happiness and excitement.

"Would you hold your head still if you do not want me to stab you with all this damn hair pins."

Wen Qing said behind her, and Caihong pouted.

"So mean Wen Qing. I am nervous, ohk. You would too be if it was you. Show a little sympathy, would you."

Caihong said as she looked at Wen Qing through the mirror.

"Then sit still. Would you. The last one. They are all done. Now let's do your face and then get you dressed. Remind me never to get married."

Wen Qing said as Caihong gave a small chuckle at her last words.

"Thank you for doing this, Wen Qing. I really appreciate it so much."

Caihong said as tears formed in her eyes.

"It's my honor to dress my little sister. Getting her ready for her big day. Because that's what family do. You are my family now, and I would do anything for you to see you happy."

Wen Qing said as she wiped the tears away that were falling down Caihong cheeks.

"So stop crying and let me finish, please."

She said with a smile, and Caihong nodded her head. Wen Qing, apply the rogue on her face. Red rogue on her lips and a dust of red on her cheeks. Caihong was a beauty, so everything was being applied lightly.

She pulled her up and started to dress Caihong in her wedding attire. Layers of red silk with soft cloud motifs. When she was done, she let her sit down and put on the crown with the veil. Stepping back, she gave Caihong a thumbs up, and Caihong gave her a thankful smile.

Lan Zhan was helped by his brother. Feeling the same feelings as his bride to be. Lan Xichen could not stop smiling as he looked at his baby brother. After all these years, his brother and his fiance will finally be married.

"Wangji, how are you feeling? Are you excited to finally make Caihong your wife little brother."

He asked with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes.

"Nervous, very nervous, brother. I just want this day to be perfect and nothing to ruin it. Yes, brother, I am very excited. "

Lan Zhan said, and Xichen pats him on the shoulder.

"Everything will be fine, Wangji. I won't allow anyone to spoil this important day for the two of you. I promise."

Xichen told him with a hint of steel in his eyes, and Wangji gave his brother a smile of thanks. Making sure his brother looks absolutely dashing in his red wedding robes. His forehead ribbon, which was also red, of course, for this special occasion, was perfectly placed on his forehead. Sure, nothing is amiss or out of place, he spoke.

"Ready Wangji?".

Lan Zhan nods, and the two brothers make their way out of the jingshi towards the ancestral hall where the wedding will take place. Nearing the hall. They saw two men standing outside in the courtyard.Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen's hands go for their swords in unison, but before they could unsheath it. They realise that they know one of the men but not the other. The other men whom they could feel were also very powerful. Were dress in white robes with a bamboo hat on his head and white rogue around his neck.They both bowed waiste deep.