"First, bow to heaven and earth!"
Long Aotian called out, "Give thanks to the Heavenly Dao for granting this union, with the starry river as witness and the sun and moon as matchmakers."
Li Qingyuan wore a crimson gauze immortal robe, his hair bound beneath a jade crown and red gauze adorning his brow. Handsome and graceful, he seemed removed from the mortal world.
Luo Ling and Miao Le stood on either side of him. Both women were at the perfected early Mahayana stage, wearing matching phoenix crowns and bridal capes over brilliant scarlet robes woven with gold.
Immortal music from the eight classes of instruments rose beside the husband and his two wives, who stood on a star-strewn red carpet.
As the officiant's words fell, the three bowed respectfully toward heaven.
Long Aotian continued, "Second, bow to the Dao Ancestor and your ancestors!"
"Give thanks to the Three Pure Ones, the founding ancestors; give thanks to your sect for raising you; give thanks to your clans for their protection."
Li Qingyuan and the two women bowed again, paying their respects to the Azure Profound Immortal Sect, the Luoshen Ancient Ancestor, and the ancestral tablets of successive generations of the Li Immortal Clan.
"The final bow!"
Long Aotian continued, "Bow for mutual respect and love between dao companions, for unwavering devotion, for accompanying one another through life and death, and for never betraying one another."
Li Qingyuan looked at Luo Ling and Miao Le. Both were peerless immortal maidens blessed with nature's grace and intelligence, and both were his wives. He bowed solemnly. "My two wives, please accept your husband's respects!"
Luo Ling and Miao Le looked at Li Qingyuan together and solemnly returned his bow, speaking in unison. "Your wives greet you, Husband."
Long Aotian clapped his hands. "The