On January 20, 2919 A.D., according to the Yingxian Spiral Arm Interstellar Chinese Traditional Culture Protection and Inheritance Federation sent to the Earth Observation Spacecraft to observe the operation of the Earth-Moon system, it was found that this day belonged to the 15th day of December in the year of Wuxu in the lunar calendar, which was a good day. (This book is reprinted from the Κxs Literature Network)

The large hall of the village hall in the Bailin community in the eastern hemisphere of the new Byzantine planet was crowded with guests and neighbors who had come to watch the ceremony. Are people coming to participate in Jiang Ziyue and Lotta? Stoldt's wedding ceremony.

Although the love between the two seems to be developing smoothly, the difference in their cultural backgrounds still caused some minor troubles when it came to the marriage. Jiang Ziyue believes in traditional Chinese religion like his mother, and even his father, who has pure Western blood, also worships his ancestors and worships God and Buddha. Lotta? Staudette came from a Methodist family, she was baptized after birth, and marrying Jiang Ziyue was undoubtedly equivalent to marrying a pagan, so the Staudette family once insisted that the wedding must be held in the sect. However, the in-laws considered it unacceptable for their unbelieving sons to marry in church.

Finally, Gao Xianming, chairman of the Bailin Community Residents' Committee, came forward to coordinate. Quoting the teachings of the Methodist denomination, the director exhorted the mother's family who had come all the way from the planet of Africa: "God loves the world, and of course not only the Westerners, but also the Orientals. In the end, both sides accepted his offer of a compromise ceremony. That is, as most citizens of the empire with different religious beliefs get married, and hold a "universal wedding" that does not involve religion or even politics. Weddings are held in public halls that do not contain religious colours, with local celebrities or community officials rather than priests officiating, and couples taking vows in accordance with the common vows in the Marriage Act.

A band of community residents is playing festive music. Because the Bailin community is mainly Chinese, and the man's life and culture are completely Chinese, most of the celebration music is traditional Chinese music. In addition to the traditional folk music "Luohan Awakening Lion", "Heavenly Destiny", "Universal Celebration", "Four Seas Shengping", "Dragon and Phoenix Matching", etc., there are also orchestral pieces such as "Golden Snake Dance", "Beijing Good News to the Border Village", "Peacock Dance", "People Singing and Dancing", "I Wish You Happiness" and other orchestral pieces that combine Chinese and Western music in the new era.

The auspicious day has arrived, and Gao Xianming, who is wearing a gray 'colored' tunic, which is the standard of an imperial civil servant, took his wife, who is also the main marriage, as well as Jiang Ziyue's father and Luota's mother to the auditorium stage. After the father-in-law and the mother-in-law separated the two sides of Gao Xianming's husband's 'wife', Gao announced loudly: "Fathers, elders, sisters and brothers of the Bailin community, as well as friends from afar, we are gathered here today for our glorious member Jiang Ziyue and his beautiful and healthy wife Rota?" Stoldt, a wedding celebration. We will have the privilege of witnessing this couple embark on a new journey in life. Now that the auspicious time has come, please stand and welcome our bride and groom in. ”

The crowd immediately rose from their seats, and the orchestra played the "Marriage March" by 'Gate' Delsson. Jiang Xiaoqi, who was dressed in a red cheongsam with gold trim, walked in with her son Jiang Ziyue. Jiang Ziyue, who is still an active military officer, wears a gorgeous black 'colored' imperial double-breasted high-necked dress, wears all the medals and medals in front of his left 'chest', and also carries a red 'color' ribbon with gold trim on his right shoulder, which looks majestic. But he still took his mother's hand and followed her half a step to the beat of the music, and walked through the central passage of the red carpet to the stage like a humble child.

Jiang Xiaoqi dragged her son to the front of the stage, let go of his hand, walked on the stage by herself, and stood beside her husband Dawny Smarck. Dorniersmark is one of the most peculiar figures of the day, with a typical Western face, but wearing a long gold-trimmed red 'colored' horse coat emblazoned with a variation of the word "Shou".

The band's playing style changed suddenly, and the gentle 'Gate' Delsson's "Wedding March" became the majestic Wagner's "Wedding March". This was specially requested by Jiang Ziyue in advance. The 'door' Delsson was commonly used in wedding ceremonies in New Roman society because it was more soothing and melodious. However, Jiang Ziyue thought that it was too 'feminine' and incompatible with his wife, who was as beautiful and brave as a 'female' Valkyrie, so he asked the band to transform into a more powerful and gorgeous version of Wagner when Lota appeared.

But in the grand march, the 'female' Valkyrie did not appear in military costume. Lotta? Staudt was going to be a complete bride at the wedding. She was wearing a snow-white 'colored' wedding dress, a jet-black wig, a transparent veil, and a long tail supported by two pairs of companions. She pulled up the skirt of her skirt with her right hand in an elegant posture, rested her left hand on her father's right hand, and slowly walked into the auditorium.

Presenting in the center of everyone's attention, Lotta is no longer the heroic and courageous bald 'woman' Valkyrie, but a handsome and enchanting bride. According to the favorite word used by fashion magazines nowadays, it is "amazing".

"That's when I realized that Captain Stoldt was ten thousand times more beautiful when he had hair." Among the crowd of spectators, Jerry, the damage management sergeant of the cruiser "Siegfried"? Sergeant Morris said in surprise.

"That hair is fake." First mate Joseph? Captain Dietrich said sourly.

"But in the end, there is still a full 'female' flavor." Navigator Benjamin? Lieutenant Alfryck looked fascinated.

"I think I'll have to learn from the captain and marry a pretty girl like Captain Stoldt as soon as possible." Communications Sergeant Abighiji? Cumanfur finally made up his mind to get married.

"It's easy to love a 'woman', but it's hard to marry a wife." Fire Control Sergeant Ralph? Turk sighed.

"To tell you the truth, Captain Staudett is a relatively strong 'woman', and I'm afraid our captain will be guilty of 'tracheitis'." Early warning sergeant Tang Xingyun said worriedly.

"Tracheitis?" Morris asked, puzzled.

"Shut up!" Next to them, the commander of their fleet, Gus? Colonel Whitehead shouted in a deep voice.

Albrecht? Retired Lieutenant General Stoldt wore a gorgeous general's dress and ushered the 'girl' onto the stage.

Jiang Ziyue immediately stepped forward, raised his right hand, and took Lotta's left hand from the old general's hand.

After General Staudett had given his daughter-in-law to his meritorious son-in-law, he went to the right of the officiant's wife and took her hand. Mrs. Stoldt, dressed in traditional Austrian costumes, was a little embarrassed, and she couldn't help but burst into tears when she watched her 'daughter' get married.

Gao Xianming announced: "Please sit down. Below we will witness the beginning of the happiness of a couple. Invite our bride and groom to the stage. ”

Jiang Ziyue and Lota held hands and walked on the stage together, standing in front of the officiant and his parents in a slightly higher position.

The music stopped, the audience fell silent, and the atmosphere became solemn and grand.

Gao Xianming asked in a serious tone: "Under the witness of your parents, fellow villagers, and friends, Jiang Ziyue from the Bailin community, are you willing to marry Lota, a compatriot from the distant planet of Africa and from the distant earth?" Stoldt? ”

"I do." Jiang Ziyue replied without thinking, and then glanced at Lota affectionately.

"Are you committed to caring and loving her for the rest of your life, whether she is healthy or sick?"

"I promise."

Gao Xianming turned to ask Rota: "Under the witness of your parents, fellow villagers, and friends, Lota from the planet Africa?" Stoldt, would you like to marry Jiang Ziyue, a fellow compatriot from the Bailin community? ”

"I do." Lota replied with a smile.

"Are you committed to caring and loving her for the rest of her life, whether she is healthy or sick?"

"I promise."

Since the 'exchange' rings were considered to have religious connotations, this part was omitted from the "universal wedding", where two platinum rings were placed on the middle fingers of the two couples before the wedding.

Gao Xianming then announced: "In the name of your parents, I officially declare you to be husband and wife. May love and happiness always be with you. Please accept your parents' blessings now. ”

After Jiang Ziyue and Lota hugged their parents one by one, they shook hands with Gao Xianming's husband and thanked him.

Then, Gao Xianming made a final declaration: "Please turn around and face your father, elders, fellow villagers, relatives and friends." To prove your love and commitment to each other, please show the world your determination and courage to face life together with a passionate kiss. ”

Wagner's "Wedding March" sounded again, and Jiang Ziyue and Lota turned to face the crowd below.

They put their arms around each other tenderly.

"It's a little embarrassing to be in front of so many people." Jiang Ziyue said in a low voice, looking a little shy.

"Fool." Lota said with a smile, and then took the initiative to put her mouth up and enjoy the other party's love to the fullest.

Countless 'flower' petals and colored paper were immediately sprinkled on the top of the auditorium, enveloping the newlyweds who enjoyed happiness. The spectators immediately burst into applause and blessed them.

After the wedding, Jiang Xiaoqi's family held a wedding banquet in the Lingnan Restaurant in Bailin Community in accordance with the traditional customs of Chinese to entertain hundreds of guests and neighbors.

Lota changed into a purple cheongsam and toasted the guests with Jiang Ziyue, who was wearing a horse coat of the same color. Jiang Ziyue is not good at drinking, although he drinks liquor with a very low content of liquor, but after a few rounds, his face is red and red. However, Lota is very massive, and all those who come up to toast are blocked by her, and her face does not change her 'color' from beginning to end, and she is sober.

Mrs. Stoldt was not accustomed to the Chinese wedding customs, especially the behavior of a large number of people who poured alcohol on their 'daughters' and 'daughters-in-law' in different ways, and she even felt disgusted. She said to her husband beside her rather unhappily: "In addition to drinking, isn't there a more civilized way for Chinese wedding banquets?" ”

"Don't say that, Cornelia." General Stoldt generously said to his wife, "This is just a continuation of an old tradition, a fascinating culture." Besides, our 'daughters' can use this occasion to cement their position in this new home in the future. Don't you see? Lota was in complete control at the table. ”

After her husband reminded her of this, Cornelia had some understanding, and couldn't help but say happily: "I haven't noticed much about this. ”

"The facts, which have proven my inference, are correct." Tang Xingyun, who returned to the banquet after the toast, said proudly, "The chief is very good at fighting, but he can't even drink as much as Captain Stoldt, and he will definitely be enslaved by her in the future." ”

"You're going too far." Alflake smiled and said, "People are happy, but you and I don't have this blessing yet." ”

"Don't joke about them, sir." Dietrich said coldly.

"Yes, I've found something more important." Alfreck said, shifting his gaze to the side of the banquet opposite.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw Chen Weiyin sitting in Gus? Next to Whitehead, there was a lively talk.

"Dr. Chen? And the commander? They exclaimed in surprise.

Then the sergeants began to talk about it:

"Could it be that the commander has taken a fancy to Dr. Chen?"

"It's not bad for Dr. Chen, it's a good deal to lose a bald captain and pick up a white-headed commander."

"Yes, Commander Whitehead has a bright future. Well, Dr. Chen will soon become the general's wife. ”

"No, no. None of this is the point. Alfryk clarified loudly. But he didn't continue, but picked up his wine glass and walked straight in the direction of Chen Weiyin.

"This guy wouldn't want to take advantage of the opportunity to 'plug' in the foot, would he?"

"Robbing a 'female' person with the commander? It's never a good idea. ”

But Alfleck didn't 'plug' between Chen Weiyin and Gus, as his comrades expected, but walked to their left. There sat a rather lonely 'female' private.

She wore the red-trimmed black 'colored' boat-shaped hat of a clerical soldier of the National Defense Headquarters, a curled blonde hair thrown over her shoulders, and a pure face. But she seemed a little lonely, and the people at the table only cared about eating and drinking and chatting with her, and completely left her aside.

"Is that the point?" Tang Xingyun muttered to himself suspiciously.

"I guess so. The direction of fire is already obvious. "Ralph? Turk said.

"The lieutenant is too arrogant, he will definitely not have the results of the battle." Dietrich made a confident prophecy.

"Sir, what do you say?" Morris asked, puzzled.

Soon he would be seen fleeing. If you don't believe me, we'll bet 100 gold marks. ”

Dietrich, who was usually quite serious, actually made a bet at this time, and his subordinates were deeply surprised and actively participated.

Alfrec, who had always been pretty, did not know that he had been reduced to a comrade's gamble, but went his own way up to Gus, and boldly asked the commander of the detachment to make room for him, so that he could stuff the stools he had dragged from the side next to the 'female' soldiers.

Then, warmly and politely, he said to the blonde 'female' soldier: "Hello, Miss Private. ”

"Lieutenant, your wording is not standardized." Gus on the other side reminded his subordinates loudly, "Either you can only call privates, or you can only call Miss." ”

"Yes, sir." Alflake could only express obedience.

But the 'female' soldier listened to Gus's words, raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose, and laughed happily.

Alflake continued to maintain his demeanor, introducing himself: "I'm Benjamin? Lieutenant Alfryck, navigator of Lieutenant Colonel Jiang Ziyue. It is a great honor for me to meet you at the Lord's wedding. What's your name, please? ”

"Dana? Kira? Pontick. The other replied, still covering his nose and mouth. This way of answering is not very polite, but the expression of the 'female' soldier shows that she is also helpless.

Alfreck, however, did not care, or should say that he did not notice at all. He may have drunk a little too much, so much so that his head was a little hot and he became overconfident. He exclaimed, "What a beautiful name......

Gus, on the other side, couldn't take it anymore, and he was forced to stop talking to Chen Weiyin, patted Alfryk on the shoulder, and then whispered a few words in his ear.

An embarrassed smile immediately appeared on Alfry's face as soon as he finished. Pontik nodded and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Then, as his boss had expected, he ran back to his original banquet in a panic.

"God, sir." Tang Xingyun had to marvel at Dietrich's astonishingly accurate ability to predict.

"Let's pay for it." Dietrich said calmly.

The sergeants who participated in the bet had no choice but to take out their personal comprehensive information cards and transfer money to the commander.

"People are not as good as heaven." Alfryk lamented and returned to his comrades.

Dietrich said to him proudly at this time: "Since the last time I came out of the Lion and Tiger Club on the planet Iserlon, I suggested that you go to the hospital to have a look and cure the 'hairy' disease of bad breath from drinking, but if you don't listen, you regret it today." ”

I see. Now everyone understood why Alfreck fled in a panic so quickly, because everyone had drunk a lot of alcohol and didn't notice the bad breath he was drinking.

"I regret it, I didn't listen to the old man, and I suffered in front of me." Alflake was remorseful.

"It's good now, let that white head come to the right place." Dietrich sighed.

"I have to admit sadly that our pickling skills are not as good as their sir." Alflake shook his head.

"It's you who can't represent us." Tang Xingyun corrected his words solemnly.

As they see, Gus? Whitehead sits firmly in Chen Weiyin and Dana? Pontic, talking and laughing, made the "Siegfried" and his young men slanderous.

After Alflake left, Gus introduced Dana on the other side: "This is Dr. Chen Weiyin, the former 'girlfriend' of the man who married today. ”

"Don't be sarcastic." Chen Weiyin said with a wry smile.

"Hello, Dr. Chen." Dana smiled and greeted Chen Weiyin.

"Hello. Nice to meet you. ”

"I didn't expect Chief Jiang to get married so soon." Dana said unexpectedly.

"Two beautiful girls, don't care about a man who has gone to the grave." Gus smiled and said, "Sitting in front of you is a man who is more handsome and personable than the man you once cared about. There is no reason for you to dwell in the empty past, but to present to the real and wonderful reality. ”

"Colonel Whitehead, after talking to you for so long tonight, I have come to a conclusion." Chen Weiyin said with a smile.

"What? I'd like to hear about it. Gus pretended to be listening.

"Your language is more 'fancy' than your people." Chen Weiyin said coldly.

Dana immediately laughed.