Another Liu Di passed by a residence on a hillside.
From afar, he saw festive red silk and red lanterns hanging from both the entrance and courtyard.
People streamed in and out without pause, all wearing joyful smiles.
"Is there a celebration here?"
The instant Liu Di stopped, the sound of suonas, gongs, and drums came from behind him. On the mountain path, four sedan bearers carried a bright red bridal sedan, followed by a wedding matron and wedding children. The whole procession was filled with celebration.
The sedan stopped beside Liu Di. A fair hand lifted the curtain, and a beautiful bride wearing powdered makeup and phoenix ornaments poked her head out.
With a charming smile, she said, "Sir, since you happened upon my wedding, it must be fate. Why not come into the courtyard for a cup of wedding wine before you leave?"
Liu Di nodded slightly. "It is indeed fate that I have the good fortune to share in your joyous occasion, but there is no need for me to rest. I still have matters to attend to. I wish the two of you a harmonious union for a hundred years."
The bride covered her mouth and smiled. Two jade pendants hung from her wrist as she said, "We aren't accepting gift money."
Liu Di clasped his hands slightly. "I won't disturb you further. My congratulations once again."
The bride lowered the sedan curtain. The gongs and drums sounded, and the grand procession entered the small courtyard.
Liu Di walked a few steps forward, then suddenly spotted ivy growing by the roadside.
This plant was beautiful, representing longevity and devotion.
Liu Di took a section and wove it into the character for double happiness. He then turned back to the hillside residence, found a sheet of red