Li Tianming also got somewhat into the spirit of it, putting on an invested and happy appearance as he completed the ceremony, sparing the Jiang family from becoming a laughingstock to outsiders. They still had to give the Jiang family its due pomp.
"Bow to each other as husband and wife! Escort them into the bridal chamber!"
The ceremony ended swiftly. Amid waves of congratulatory applause, it was time for Jiang Meng to make her exit. As the groom, Li Tianming naturally had to stay behind and drink heartily with the guests.
"Wait."
When Li Tianming heard those two words, he was slightly stunned.
They had already finished bowing before Heaven and Earth. Was someone still here to snatch the bride?
Turning around, he saw that it was the Second Prison Warden himself who had spoken. Li Tianming could not help laughing and crying at once. The scene was simply too chaotic, and he had not recognized the Second Prison Warden's voice at first.
The Second Prison Warden rose to his feet and stood between Li Tianming and Jiang Meng. Rather than sending Jiang Meng back to the bridal chamber first, he took her hand. Beaming at the assembled guests, he said joyfully, "Taking advantage of this auspicious day, with all our guests gathered here, this old man shall announce another major matter concerning the Jiang family!"
As soon as he spoke, the guests who had been jeering and laughing fell silent one after another, all looking toward the Second Prison Warden. With the other two Prison Wardens absent, he was now the highest-ranking person present. Naturally, everyone listened attentively when he spoke.
Some among them may already have guessed what the Second Prison Warden was about to say. For example, Tower Master Zhao of the Zhao family exchanged a