Sanggana Swordsman
152. The wedding of Joko and Princess Yuo Kai
*Holy Blood Ring*
Tirana and Puspa agree that they will only go in search of the Holy Blood Gem after Joko Calm is married to Princess Yuo Kai and through her first night. Because, the time they have is still quite a lot for a full moon.
However, Tirana was very attentive to Joko when her future husband went through his first night with Princess Yuo Kai later.
“We still have to go home, which it still requires Kakang's devotion. So please Kakang very guarding so as not to damage Kakang's virginity. If only limited to making out, it's okay, but do not let little Joko Kakang exposed to the virgin blood of Her Highness Princess. If that happens, then all the magic and energy in Kakang will be locked until the Eight Flower Goddesses materialize.”
That was Tirana's message to her future husband. Joko just nodded and smiled.
The same message was also conveyed to Princess Yuo Kai.
As for persuading Puspa, the wild woman had to be bribed with a plethora of delicious dishes every day. After getting a treat, Puspa will definitely go directly to the Southern Garden and eat under the empress tree. As a result, in those few days, the five empress trees were bald from her purple flowers. All the flowers are forced by Puspa who likes to rain flowers.
After the execution of the tribute ceremony for the fallen soldiers, the entire Palace began to be kept busy to repair the damage and decorate the entire side of the Palace as a great celebration.
All the servants were deployed for the wedding ceremony. How to make it in just three days all that is needed is ready to be available, so that the wedding ceremony of Joko Calm and Princess Yuo Kai takes place still full of grandeur and excitement.
With respect to Joko Tenang as a prospective bridegroom does not have a house, then Emperor Long Tsaw decided to make the Knight Palace as the house of the groom. The Knight Palace is a palace reserved for Prince Han Tsun if he is to be married. In the palace that later the process of prayer is carried out.
The first night will take place at the Knight Palace.
Before the wedding day, Joko and Princess Yuo Kai had to go through a number of rituals or ceremonies according to the customs of Jang Country, such as the ritual of brushing the hair of the two prospective brides by people who are married and have offspring, such as, the ritual of expulsion of evil spirits, to the ritual of eating 12 different types of vegetables.
Joko Tenang was forced to follow the ceremony customs and beliefs of the Jang Palace Family.
The bride was forced to give a number of leniency to the groom who could not present his parents.
Every day Tirana visits her honeymooners. In fact, he also served the princess in preparing for her historic day.
Within those three days, Tirana familiarized herself with Princess Yuo Kai. There was happiness in Tirana's face and attitude in serving Princess Yuo Kai.
Until the night before the wedding day, Princess Yuo Kai sat pensively alone on her bed that has been decorated with red beauty. The room was truly the bridal room.
The thing that Princess Yuo Kai thought about was not about her marriage or about her future husband, but she thought about Tirana.
If you see and think about the nature and attitude of Tirana to him and to this marriage, Princess Yuo Kai feels that he has done unfairly to the girl from a faraway country.
Tirana had saved her life from the Black Monk, Tirana renounced her rights as a first wife by allowing Princess Yuo Kai to be Joko Calm's first wife, Tirana so faithfully served her needs in the days leading up to the wedding, and Tirana was so happy with the marriage.
What was more surprising to the princess was the absence of any expression of hate or jealousy on Tirana's face. During these few days with Tirana, Princess Yuo Kai tried to look for a hint of jealousy on the face of the foreign girl. However, Princess Yuo Kai did not find what she was looking for on Tirana's beautiful face.
“Actually what is Tirana's heart made of?” ask Princess Yuo Kai inwardly. “But maybe I'm the ungrateful one. If Tirana has a heart like mine, maybe I don't have the slightest chance to love Joko.
On that night, Princess Yuo Kai finally decided to try to eliminate her jealousy. If Tirana can do it, then she will certainly be able to do it, even though she has previously felt the pain of jealousy.
On that very night he decided not to take Tirana's rights as a first wife candidate. He won't take Joko Calm's virginity tomorrow, especially it's dangerous for Joko.
Next day.
There was a loud shout from within the Knight Palace.
Joko Calm is currently in a red groom outfit. There is a scarf of red color that crosses on his body which in the middle is made a knot shaped red flower. Four steps on her left side, Princess Yuo Kai stood gracefully in an all-red dress. His face was covered by a thin red cloth that also covered his head. The vibrant range of jewelry was attached to the clothes and physique of the beautiful princess.
All the faces that watched the two looked happy smiles. The two immediately descended prostrate to honor the Sky God.
“Give respect to the Earth God!”
Joko and Princess Yuo Kai bowed down again.
“Give respect to ancestors!” shouted the prayer guide for the two brides who became the endorsement for both as husband and wife.
Joko Calm and Princess Yuo Kai bowed in honor of the sign of the late emperor Jang.
“Greet His Majesty the Emperor!”
This time the couple must move to change direction. Princess Yuo Kai had to move carefully. Tirana stood by her side holding the princess' hand so that her balance was maintained because the princess was wearing special shoes.
Joko Calm and Princess Yuo Kai kowtowed to Emperor Long Tsaw who sat down with an ever-blooming smile.
“Greet Her Majesty The Empress!”
The couple prostrated to Empress Fouwai again after raising her head.
“Last, both brides salute each other!”
Thus, Joko Calm and Princess Yuo Kai faced each other in directions. At that moment, there was a great sense of happiness in the hearts of both of them. A palpitating feeling that gives beautiful swishings, they enjoy in the sacred moments. The two slowly descended and bowed to each other.
So officially Joko Calm became the husband of Princess Yuo Kai and the princess became Joko's first wife.
“May the bride be blessed Heaven and be happy until old and until death separate!” emperor Long Tsaw exclaimed, followed by the prayers of everyone present and watching the historic wedding.
Other prayers were also said, giving an atmosphere of happiness that was very thick. Congratulations were spoken by the Emperor and the other Palace Families. Similarly, the officials who came after each other, they congratulated and gave many gifts.
Su Mai remained faithful to be the translator for Joko in such a busy time.
Tirana gently held onto Princess Yuo Kai's two hands. He smiled looking at the princess's face behind the red veil. Tirana patted once on the back of Princess Yuo Kai's hand.
“Congratulations, Your Highness Princess. Destiny has been set. Enjoy this beautiful and happy day with your beloved Kakang Joko. I will not bother you,” said Tirana translated by Su Mai.
Princess Yuo Kai only smiled and nodded once.
Tirana let go of her hand. With solemnity he then went down on his knees and became respectful.
“Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince who has become a whole man,” said Tirana to Joko Calm who just smiled. The attitude shown by Tirana made her even more in love with her guard girl.
Without waiting for the order, Tirana got up and stepped back while bowing respectfully. Then he turned around carrying his smile and walked away feeling happy. He has completed one-eighth of his mission. (BH)