Eagle Byzantium

Just like the wedding moments of Gawain and Anna, their formal ceremony was also simple but peaceful - the Patriarch of Antioch, John Oakshilt, personally rode a donkey, surrounded by believers, and passed through. Danger-free and prosperous Syrian gate passage, Norman, Seleucia and Adana are all in quiet peace here - this old man who has suffered hardships and hardships has brought beautiful grape branches, green olives and various Antioch for the ceremony. The unique holy relics of the Orthodox Church came to the city of Tarsus.

In the early hours of the morning, Anna was in a separate room in the palace. The maids inside and outside were shuttling and busy silently. The little sunfish was wiping away her tears sadly while doing the bride's makeup in front of the mirror. "If you shed tears again, If so, you should leave here and go to the outer hall to clean up the groom's and bride's tableware." Mrs. Qise, who was helping, scolded the little sunfish unceremoniously.

"These are my tears of joy..." After saying that, the little sunfish didn't believe himself, and stretched out his fingers to wipe them.

"Mrs. Qise, let her cry. Crying can make your highness's child healthy." On the other hand, Hertomia calmly smoothed things over for the little sunfish, and then she leaned closer to Anna and said, "It's time to ask for help." Thank you, holy apostles.”

So Anna, who had been enjoying herself in her heart, said to the miniature statue paintings unfolded on the dressing table, "Thank you to the Virgin Mary for allowing me to get married, and thank you to St. Demitri for allowing me to cross over." The walls of the palace walked away with him, thanking St. Nicholas for giving us a healthy fetus, thanking St. Mary for not letting him change his mind about his marriage to me, and thanking St. Michael and St. Theodore for allowing him to survive the danger. The battlefield is intact, thank you..."

Gradually, Anna's mood became depressed again. She thought of her father and mother, but at the same time she was glad that her future marriage would not fail like her parents.

Soon the bells of churches throughout the city rang, waking Anna from her thoughts. Although Tarsus has not yet been revived, there are still 5,000 people, soldiers, craftsmen, merchants and craftsmen and citizens participating in the ceremony. They put on the costumes of the "Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord" and held the flags they made. The team, bustling around the old St. Paul's Church, sang loudly Hymns, the streets and city gates were filled with foreign pilgrims and merchants watching the excitement, and there were two teams slowly moving forward in the city: one team escorted the bride Anna, they set off from the palace of the Acropolis, solemn and festive, The twelve most loyal and brave warriors selected by Anna's armored cavalry regiment, Riding a horse holding a hanging scarlet flag at the front, followed by Anna's "Roman Guards" protecting the bride's carriage, all Anatolian warriors, carrying gold, silver and diamonds with a sword and various bright cloaks and cloaks. Behind them are Anna's maids and slaves. They were led by Staurachos, the cupbearer, holding garlands and flags, and followed suit; on the other side, to protect the Patriarch of Antioch, thirty Tarsus Post riders wore black shawls and rode on horseback. Clearing the way, the Patriarch was surrounded by cheering crowds and militia soldiers responsible for maintaining order.

The two teams walked for half an hour before meeting up in front of St. Paul's Church. In front of them stood Andodat, the county magistrate of Tarsus holding a mushroom head, and one hundred and twenty representatives. They are in the army, the Renewal Society, the Jince Brotherhood, large hospitals, the Sixth Division Yamen and the Chamber of Commerce. Waiting for the outstanding people selected from all walks of life, as well as Orson, Polybi, Dorus and other distinguished guests, they all sang songs praising the Virgin Mary and praising the purple princess, and stepped forward to introduce today's bride, who is also today's queen, Anna. Dukas took it out and went up the steps and door.

Gawain rarely wore an elegant Roman-style waisted dress and crimson boots. He stood under the dome next to the reading desk. He saw Anna walking towards him with the support of the patriarch. She was exactly what he thought was ideal. The bride, the only thing she thanks the Devil for is that he fell in love with and combined with such a perfect Anna: she wears a gauze cone on her head, a green porcelain pendant covering her beautiful eyebrows on her forehead, her eyes are brown, eyelashes glitter , her lips were as red as coral, and her black hair combed behind her ears contrasted with her snow-white neck and shoulders exposed outside her open-collar dress. Gawain's cheeks had two more cheeks than when they first met her. Healthy "Crimson", She had a distinct hint of pregnancy, which also highlighted her wise forehead. She was wearing a golden and loose dress, which was used to cover the slightly raised "crystals". Under it were silk shoes that were slightly tilted up on her head, and she was smiling with a lowered eyebrow. Walk towards him.

In front of the reading platform, the two of them knelt in front of the Patriarch according to the Orthodox ceremony (although Gawain did not convert to Orthodoxy, but he promised to give Anna an Orthodox wedding), and chanted the prayer loudly three times. The Patriarch then said seriously “Your marriage is committed into the hands of my Lord.”

"Yes, this is the arrangement and blessing of the Lord." Gawain and Anna bowed and replied at the same time. The patriarch handed two gold-inlaid icons to their hands as a sign of their marriage. 's patron.

The painters sent by Wright (he was unable to attend in person due to busy affairs in Sith City) are applying colors on various drawing boards in response to this scene.

Then, Gawain took Anna's right hand and gently led her to the table. They shared bread, salt, and honey from the same bowl. The former came from Seleucia's Sanctuary Farm, and the latter came from Seleucia. The Great Salt Lake of Cappadocia, honey is a gift from Branas. In addition, there is a small golden crown on the table - this is Andodat's gift, which was obtained by selling eggs and pork from the Tarsus Sanctuary Farm.

Gawain took off Anna's gauze and put the seven-ridge golden crown on her head with his own hands, and then Anna prepared to put the "egg and pork golden crown" on Gawain's head. At this moment, Brother Oden, the representative of Adana, laughed bravely next to him, "This golden crown is too small. If it is worn on the head of His Highness the Patron, it might as well be worn on his hand as a ring." After saying this, Oden Deng asked his attendants to open the box and took out a mighty golden crown of a lion. "This is Lord Baldwin and Goddess." Mrs. De's gift was owned by Reuben at the time, but now she said that she would give it to the real king of beasts. As for the Mrs., she did not dare to leave the palace before the spring cold was over due to the previous infection. That's what she wants. Mrs. Gottschild will not let her child's godfather be wronged."

In the end, Gawain accepted the gift, wearing a lion's crown and holding a silver horse-head scepter; while Anna wore a small golden crown of seven ridges, held a golden olive branch scepter, and held a small golden ball in her hand. They stood side by side in the church hall and accepted the congratulations and worship from everyone.

"From now on, the Princess in Purple is the 'Female Caesar of Tarsus' and the supreme ruler of the entire kingdom. Her descendants will undoubtedly maintain the sacred power over this land and it will never be easy." (To be completed.) Continued~^~)