[He listens with interest, especially hearing they would use the stars to determine an auspicious date...wasn't there a posting about learning about the constellations?
But then he speaks of Kaveh and Alhaitham's wedding announcement, and he can't help but grin wryly......and then just stare at him incredulously. Oh...the things...he wants to say......... But just keeps mum because it...somehow worked out???
Yes. This venerable one did not propose properly, so he is planning on gathering the appropriate gifts. He does not have the resources to present a full twelve chests to Orchid at this time, but he believes he can provide six by the end of the month.
[Not because Orchid asked for them, but because she deserved to have them.]
After he has done so and an auspicious date has been found, we will begin preparations for a wedding and Orchid's coronation.
[Unless Orchid decided they didn't need to wait on a date and do all the traditional stuff. He didn't care about it himself. Just as with the betrothal gifts, he simply wanted to give Orchid everything she deserved.]
Only six. The other six will have to be obtained whenever we are both able to return to the Three Realms. It does mean that this venerable one will have less leeway in what is included in the betrothal gifts. Tradition has it's demands and Orchid should be honored the same as any other intended bride of the Moon Supreme would be.
[But less leeway just meant he would be much pickier about what was included.]
And yes, a coronation. This venerable one has told you. He is Moon Supreme of the Moon Tribe, ruler of Cangyanhai. As his wife, Orchid will be crowned as Moon Queen. It will have to be a much smaller ceremony. As the only two known to be from Cangyanhai in this world, there is no one else to witness it but us.
[A small sigh, because Orchid certainly deserved all the pomp and circumstance he could muster, but the realities of their situation was, well, the realities.]
This venerable one will see her recognized regardless.
However, he can tell that Daqiang is being genuine in his efforts and it's all for that love and care for her that he is going through such lengths. How can he not respect that? So as overwhelming as it all sounds, he still smiles.]
Is it possible to not have both the coronation and the wedding at the same time? Perhaps it's too forward to ask and I do not want to disrespect your culture, but if you already need to make adjustments, then merging the two ceremonies may work in your favor.
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But then he speaks of Kaveh and Alhaitham's wedding announcement, and he can't help but grin wryly......and then just stare at him incredulously. Oh...the things...he wants to say......... But just keeps mum because it...somehow worked out???
But good lord—]
So...you proposed after all that?
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[There was some crying involved, too, but the less that was spoken of, the better.]
She said that she loved this venerable one and wanted to marry him.
[He's back to being all smiles again.
...and looking more than a little smug about it, too.]
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Then that's all that matters. Congratulations again.
[And then another friendly shake of his shoulders. Possibly in answer to that smug look you bastard—]
And soon you'll be a married man! You'll have a lot of planning ahead of you.
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[Not because Orchid asked for them, but because she deserved to have them.]
After he has done so and an auspicious date has been found, we will begin preparations for a wedding and Orchid's coronation.
[Unless Orchid decided they didn't need to wait on a date and do all the traditional stuff. He didn't care about it himself. Just as with the betrothal gifts, he simply wanted to give Orchid everything she deserved.]
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Twelve chests? Of—gifts? [He's just going to stare at him wide-eyed.] And a coronation?
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[But less leeway just meant he would be much pickier about what was included.]
And yes, a coronation. This venerable one has told you. He is Moon Supreme of the Moon Tribe, ruler of Cangyanhai. As his wife, Orchid will be crowned as Moon Queen. It will have to be a much smaller ceremony. As the only two known to be from Cangyanhai in this world, there is no one else to witness it but us.
[A small sigh, because Orchid certainly deserved all the pomp and circumstance he could muster, but the realities of their situation was, well, the realities.]
This venerable one will see her recognized regardless.
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However, he can tell that Daqiang is being genuine in his efforts and it's all for that love and care for her that he is going through such lengths. How can he not respect that? So as overwhelming as it all sounds, he still smiles.]
Is it possible to not have both the coronation and the wedding at the same time? Perhaps it's too forward to ask and I do not want to disrespect your culture, but if you already need to make adjustments, then merging the two ceremonies may work in your favor.