"Haoyang mentioned marriage to me many times before his death, but I never agreed because I always felt that I was not worthy of him. Now that he has left alone, I have decided to marry him, be his wife, and complete his marriage. My last wish before I die.”
Although Shao Xi felt a little surprised, he didn't think there was anything wrong with this matter. The two of them had a deep love for each other. Now that Ruan Haoyang died fighting hard, the only concern in his heart should be Ye Zhiqiu, right?
If Ye Zhiqiu sends him off for the last time by marrying Ruan Haoyang, it would be reasonable for him to sweep his grave and offer incense as his late wife every Qingming Festival. Therefore, as long as Ye Zhiqiu is willing, Shao Xi will not No objection to this matter.
It was originally about organizing a funeral, but now it has become a wedding. Although it is not as festive as an ordinary wedding, it is still fulfilling the last wish of the deceased, so Shao Xi and Lao Wu started to organize it in a red event at the same time. Funeral.
They called in the local celebrants, officiants, and Dajin sisters who were responsible for organizing the wedding. These people rushed to the Zhiqiu Lake and were shocked.
In the past, I arranged marriages for other people, regardless of their family background or the size of the occasion. It was just two living people getting married. But now they saw a dead man lying on the boat. Some of them even recognized this man as the man who worked in the town. Ruan Haoyang, who runs a small business, was suddenly at a loss.
I have never received business like today before! A living person marries a dead person. How should the marriage be conducted?
Shao Xi pulled a few people aside, stuffed a piece of silver in each hand, and said politely: "I know that today's wedding is a bit difficult to organize, but after all, the matter is a bit special, so please give me a little more thought. .The two people getting married are not related, but they are considered friends. This is also to fulfill their wishes, so we have a happy funeral and skip the wedding ceremony, so that the two can go to the church to get married smoothly, with the proper etiquette. Yes, after all the things are done, the deceased still has to be buried, so it’s not advisable to make it too lively. You just need to satisfy Miss Ye’s request as much as possible. If things go well, I’ll give you a big thank you afterwards.”
When everyone heard what Shao Xi said, they looked at the money in their hands. No matter how difficult it was, they had to find a way to solve the problem now.
However, this is the first time that they have organized a happy event and a funeral together. They have helped people organize ghost weddings before, but the ghost wedding is a memorial ceremony for the bride and the deceased. Now that the deceased is still on the ship and has not been buried, there is no way to make a memorial tablet in advance. , but how should a living person and a dead person worship together?
The last discussion was that since the Zhiqiu Pavilion had been destroyed by fire, we simply put Ruan Haoyang's body into a wedding robe and covered it with a red cloth. Let Ye Zhiqiu worship him on the bank of Zhiqiu Lake, and then use flowers instead of paper money to get married. At the same time, it can be regarded as sending the deceased on his way. Finally, the person responsible for organizing the funeral will come to bury the deceased.
However, several people lamented that Ye Zhiqiu was so young and beautiful. Although she and Ruan Haoyang had a close relationship, now she could only marry someone after death. Getting married meant becoming a widow, which was really a pity.
In fact, most people in the town are more or less acquainted with Ruan Haoyang, and the neighbors also like this young man very much. Only now do they know that this seemingly modest, polite, and gentle young man is actually fighting with others. Death is really incredible.
However, everyone also knows that Ruan Haoyang and Ye Zhiqiu have a close relationship. Now that Ye Zhiqiu has made such a decision, everyone also expresses their understanding.
A wedding was held in this sad atmosphere. The awning boat where Ruan Haoyang's body was parked was covered with wedding silk and big red flowers tied with wedding silk. The undertaker arranged Ruan Haoyang's appearance on the boat. , put on the wedding robe and covered it with a piece of red silk.
Ye Zhiqiu also wore a wedding robe and boarded the awning boat. Under the auspices of the ceremonial officer and the lishi, he bowed three times to Zhiqiu Lake. The crowds arranged in advance threw flower petals on the boat, not only to express blessings to the two married people, but also to express farewell to Ruan Haoyang.
The wedding scene looked extremely solemn, with no laughter and laughter. Most people remained silent. Under the festive scene, there was an atmosphere of sadness.
Some elders in the town also came to attend this special wedding because they were so familiar with the two children getting married today.
Although people's hearts were full of grief, they still sent their own blessings to the two, although everyone knew that this blessing was destined to be impossible to realize.
While many people expressed pity for Ye Zhiqiu, they also admired her for making such a decisive decision, and were also moved by the loyal relationship between her and Ruan Haoyang.
Shao Xi, Lao Wu and Wu Qiu'er stood quietly aside, watching the entire wedding process proceeding in an orderly manner. At this time, Shao Xi's face was expressionless. He could not show joy in such a situation. At the same time, it is not appropriate to show too much sadness. You can only hide all your emotions in your heart.
Old Wu stood aside and just sighed softly, saying nothing.
Wu Qiu'er seemed to be infected by the depressing atmosphere around him. He held the big iron ball and stood behind Shao Xi and Lao Wu without saying a word. Although he was already a little hungry at this time, he was no longer as hungry as before. clamoring for something to eat.
A wedding was held in such an atmosphere. After all the cutscenes were completed, the person responsible for the burial planned to go to the ship to move Ruan Haoyang's body to the shore to collect the coffin and bury him, but Ye Zhiqiu reached out and stopped him.
Ye Zhiqiu bowed to everyone present to express his gratitude, then walked to Shao Xi and said calmly: "Thank you, Master, for helping me handle this matter. After a fire, my daughter has nothing now. Master Shao has given me this gift." I'm afraid my daughter will never be able to repay my kindness. Master, please accept my respect."
Saying that, Ye Zhiqiu knelt down and kowtowed to Shao Xi in front of him.
Shao Xi quickly stretched out his hand to signal Ye Zhiqiu to get up quickly, but was too embarrassed to help Ye Zhiqiu, so he just watched Ye Zhiqiu kowtow to him three times.
After paying homage to Shao Xi, Ye Zhiqiu stood up and said again: "Haoyang and I met on Zhiqiu Lake. For the past four years, we have lived together on the shore of Zhiqiu Lake. Now that Haoyang is about to be buried, can I let my daughter take Haoyang to the final meeting?" A trip to the lake to take a final souvenir of the four years of getting along day and night and the mutual understanding between our hearts?"
Hearing Ye Zhiqiu's words, Shao Xi felt sad. Humans are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless? Ruan Haoyang and Ye Zhiqiu had a rough fate. They met and got to know each other. They just wanted to spend the rest of their lives together and grow old together, but they didn't want to be unlucky. In the end, they were separated by yin and yang. Now Ye Zhiqiu's wish is changed to Anyone can understand.
"Madam Sister-in-law, please give me my condolences. Since Madam-in-law's wish is to swim in the lake with Brother Ruan in the end, just go ahead. I will wait on the shore for Madam-in-law to come back and then bury Brother Ruan in the grave. I'll give you some money later to tell this story." Qiu Pavilion was rebuilt, thinking that Mrs. Sister-in-law would have a place to live in the future, and Mrs. Sister-in-law would not have to worry about her future life. As long as I am here, I will definitely take good care of Mrs. Sister-in-law for Brother Ruan to ensure that Mrs. Sister-in-law's life is safe, and I will never let Brother Ruan go. Peace of mind.”
Ye Zhiqiu smiled sadly and said softly: "Young Master Shao really has to worry too much about the affairs between the two of us. You don't have to worry so much. I have my own arrangements for the future. I thank you again, and I will go now." ”
After that, Ye Zhiqiu returned to the boat and personally paddled the awning boat toward the center of the lake.
Everyone on the shore looked at Ye Zhiqiu's actions and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. A woman with such an unfortunate fate sent her beloved man on his last journey in this way. She was indeed a rare infatuated woman in the world.
Shao Xi watched Ye Zhiqiu swing the boat towards the center of the lake, and sighed heavily at this time. He did not dare to show too much decadence in front of Ye Zhiqiu, because Ye Zhiqiu, who had lost Ruan Haoyang, needed a strong help at this time. Support her through this most difficult moment, so Shao Xi did not dare to show sadness.
Now that Ye Zhiqiu left by boat, Shao Xi finally released the sadness in his heart.
Old Wu looked at the awning boat in the middle of the lake, with a complicated expression and a frown on his face. He seemed to be worried about something in his heart, but he couldn't tell what he was worried about. He always felt that the matter was not over yet.
So he patted Shao Xi on the shoulder and said, "I don't know why, but I have an ominous premonition, don't you?"
Shao Xi didn't understand what Lao Wu was going to say for a while. He just shook his head blankly and turned to look at Ye Zhiqiu in the middle of the lake.
At this time, Ye Zhiqiu had already swung the boat to the middle of the lake, turned around and got into the boat canopy, knelt beside Ruan Haoyang and reached out to touch his face. His expression was surprisingly calm, without a trace of sadness, but with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. Giving up and cherishing.
"Haoyang, you and I have known each other for more than four years. You once said that you would spend the rest of your life hand in hand with me. We will grow old together by the Zhiqiu Lake, indulge in the mountains and rivers, and not care about the world. Now you have broken your promise, but I don't I blame you. We both swore that we would never be separated in this life. Since I can't keep you now, I can only let you go first. But don't go too fast. You must wait for me and wait for me to come to you. Together we can fulfill the vows we once made."
After saying that, Ye Zhiqiu leaned over and kissed Ruan Haoyang gently on the face. He glanced at Ruan Haoyang one last time, lifted the flower basket next to him and walked onto the bow of the ship. He grabbed the petals in the basket and threw them into the air with his hands, scattering the petals while doing so. He chanted loudly:
The vast mist buries your sorrow,
The whole building is filled with flowers as the skirts are raised and the sleeves are danced.
Knowing all the pain of separation in this world,
Autumn comes and we grow old together in the underworld.
"Haoyang, there are you and me in this poem, you and me on Zhiqiu Lake, how can there be only you and not me on the road to Huangquan? I'm here!"
After saying that, Ye Zhiqiu jumped up like a blood-red butterfly and flew towards the lake. With a "plop", he threw himself into the lake, causing a huge splash of water.
When the water splash disappears, when the circles of ripples disappear, only a bright red hijab is left floating on the water...
