RPAGF Chapter 155 Farewell to Lord Buddha
Chapter 155 Farewell to Lord Buddha
The old Buddha looked at Song Qing in the bronze mirror, smiled and nodded: "You! You are always good at coaxing me!"
Taking the comb handed over by the palace maid, the old Buddha started from the forehead and combed Song Qing's hair while saying auspicious words.
"Combing once to the end, the couple will love each other without worries; combing twice to the end, the couple will hold hands even when their hair grows old; combing three times to the end, the couple will be healthy and worry-free; combing four times to the end, the couple will have children and grandchildren with happiness, wealth and longevity; combing five times to the end, the couple will be together forever.
If you comb your hair six times to the end, everything will go smoothly and you will have good luck; if you comb your hair seven times to the end, the gods will come down to earth to welcome you; if you comb your hair eight times to the end, the Eight Immortals will come to celebrate; if you comb your hair nine times to the end, you will live a long and happy life; if you comb your hair ten times to the end, you will live together till old age in this life and the next life.
Each time, the old lady combed Song Qing's hair from the forehead to the ends. She slowly combed her hair.
Looking at the old lady combing her hair, Song Qing's eyes were full of smiles.
Finally, the old lady finished combing her hair and handed the comb to Song Qing, who put the comb into the wooden box on the dressing table.
This comb was sent by Ertai through his mother, who said that he would use it to comb his hair when he got married. Now that the task was completed, Song Qing put it away.
After combing her hair, the old lady left the room. She would have to accept Song Qing's farewell later.
The palace maids tied up Song Qing's hair, and the matchmaker beside her picked up the crown and put it on Song Qing's head.
The moment the matchmaker's hand left, Song Qing felt as if there was a big iron mass on her head. It was too heavy! She thought it was outrageous when she wore the flag head for the first time, but now she realized that it was just an appetizer.
Song Qing couldn't help but raise her hand to adjust the crown.
"Now you know how tired I was that day!" Xiaoyanzi looked at Song Qing's movements and said quickly: "You just put on the crown, and you will have to put on the veil later! You have to keep this state all day, and you can only take it off after the ceremony is over in the evening and the groom lifts the veil. You will suffer."
"I comforted you that day, and you changed today!" Song Qing felt helpless when she thought about what she said to Xiaoyanzi that day and what Xiaoyanzi said in return today.
"Xiaoyanzi, you are quite experienced!" Saiya joked as she looked at Xiaoyanzi who looked understanding.
"Of course! Here, besides you, I am the one who has the most say!" Xiaoyanzi looked proud.
"The groom is here to pick up the bride!"
A message attracted everyone's attention.
The groom has arrived, and it’s time for Song Qing to go and pay her respects to the old lady.
With the help of matchmaker, Song Qing walked into the gate of Cining Palace. When she looked up, she saw the emperor.
Song Qing immediately showed a look of understanding. She had no parents, only the Empress Dowager. The emperor's move was to send her off on behalf of her parents.
My heart felt warm for a moment. Even though my parents have passed away, there are still so many people who love me in this world.
Song Qing wore clogs with high-heeled shoes on her feet and a large iron lump on her head, and walked to the center of the hall step by step and very steadily.
The matchmaker stepped aside, and Song Qing looked at the Empress Dowager and the Emperor and bowed.
"Qing'er, I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Buddha."
The emperor smiled and nodded, while the old lady looked at Song Qing with emotion.
"Qing'er came to the palace when she was five years old. Fortunately, the old Buddha took care of her and brought her up safely. Thank you for your nurturing over the past decade. Please forgive Qing'er for not being able to accompany you every day like before. I wish you a long life and good health!"
As she spoke, Song Qing choked up more and more. She still couldn't bear to leave the old lady, especially since the atmosphere was so set, she really couldn't help but want to cry.
Quickly holding back her tears, Song Qing looked at the emperor again.
"Your Majesty, thank you for coming today. Over the past decade, you have been like Qing'er's father. Even though you didn't say much, you always took good care of Qing'er. May you live a long life and be in good health."
Song Qing's words came from the heart. After all, the emperor was really good to her. Although he was not as indulgent as Xiaoyanzi, it was not much different. What's more, he gave her a mansion. How could she not thank him for such a kindness!
Seeing Song Qing finished speaking, the old Buddha hurried forward and held Song Qing's hand, "Qing'er, from today on, you will be married and become a wife. I hope you will live a peaceful and smooth life in the future."
The old lady held Song Qing's hand, her eyes unconsciously reddened. She looked at her child who had grown up, and finally was about to leave her.
The long days in the deep palace were not so hard to endure thanks to the company of Qing'er. Now that the child has grown up, it is time for her to leave.
"Yes! Qing'er will!" Song Qing also held the old Buddha's hand tightly, her eyes red.
"Qing'er, if you have any problems in the future, just come to me. Since you regard me as your father, then you are naturally my child. I will help you solve any problems you have."
The emperor, who was standing aside, felt warm in his heart after hearing Song Qing's words. Although he was not Qing'er's father, after years of living together, he naturally loved Qing'er as his own child.
Otherwise, she would not have been granted a mansion. She is the first person to receive such an honor!
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Qing'er got it!" Well! It feels so good to have someone backing you up! It's so great to have the support of the Emperor!
After saying her parting words, the old lady signaled the matchmaker beside her to pick up the veil, and the two of them, one on the left and one on the right, put the veil on Song Qing together.
There was a sea of red in front of Song Qing's eyes, and she could only see the ground beneath her feet.
At this time, Ertai, who was waiting outside the hall, was invited in.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager were sitting in the hall. After Ertai came in, he walked to Song Qing's side, knelt down directly, and saluted the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
With a thud, Ertai knelt down so hard that Song Qing felt pain just by listening to it.
"Your Majesty, Forté, pays respect to His Majesty, pays respect to His Majesty the Lord."
The Emperor and Empress Dowager both nodded. They were very satisfied with Ertai.
"Get up, and treat Qing'er well in the future." The old Buddha said with a smile.
"I will definitely put Qing'er first and take good care of her at all times! Your Majesty, please rest assured."
Ertai's voice was sonorous and powerful. Even through the veil, Song Qing could feel the joy emanating from Ertai. The corners of her mouth under the veil couldn't help but rise.
After Ertai finished speaking, he stood up, took the red silk handed over by the matchmaker, and he and Song Qing each held one, and bowed to the emperor and the Empress Dowager.
They turned around and left the Cining Palace together.