After the absurd farce of searching hills and valleys for the bride, Guanjiangkou finally regained the festive cheer a wedding procession ought to have.
Surrounded by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and immortals from every quarter, Chen Wei took Yang Chan's hand and walked into the Main Hall.
"Hey, Groom!" Sun Wukong, never one to mind making a spectacle even bigger, came forward to tease him. "Did that tyrant's elbow feel good just now? From now on, I reckon your roof will get blown off every few days!"
Zhu Bajie rubbed his hands beside him and joined in. "What do you know, Brother Monkey? Beating is affection, scolding is love. That's a blessing!"
At that, the immortals burst into laughter.
Chen Wei beamed, not the least bit annoyed, and cupped his hands toward the assembled immortals. "Please don't tease me, colleagues. I've got thick skin and tough flesh. Getting beaten by my wife makes a fine tale too. Have a few extra cups at the wedding feast later!"
After all the joking, the auspicious hour arrived, and the immortals cheered as they urged the couple to perform their wedding bows.
Drums and music rang out inside the hall, while fairies scattered flowers overhead.
Just then, auspicious clouds and radiant colors spread across the sky. The Great Heavenly Venerable had actually arrived in person.
Across the long ages of the Three Realms, Chen Wei alone had enjoyed a wedding personally blessed and officiated by the Jade Emperor.
Seeing this, every immortal and god in the hall hurriedly fell silent and bowed, no longer daring the slightest breach of propriety.
Smiling, the Great Heavenly Venerable spoke slowly. "Qingquan, you understand the Heavenly Court's rules. From now on, stand united as husband and wife, and never betray the joy of this day."
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