At the grand wedding, celestial beings gathered in the hall, where bright drapery and floral decorations created a festive atmosphere, and many gods were present, except for the Jade Emperor, who organized the wedding. Erlang, in his shining armor, looked majestic, but his face showed dissatisfaction and anger as he looked at his new spouse—Sun Wukong. All of this was for the purpose of strengthening ties with this wild and restless being and controlling his actions.
Guests, holding mixed feelings, whispered among themselves. Many of the gods cast wary glances at Wukong, whose wild nature and unpredictability instilled a slight fear. They murmured about how the Monkey King, known for his explosive personality, would influence the order of the heavens. Nevertheless, the atmosphere resembled a vibrant carnival day, filled with laughter and music. Guests were intrigued to observe how the combination of calm and stern Erlang with the energetic and impulsive Sun Wukong created such an unexpected union.
After such a majestic wedding in the Celestial Kingdom, the Monkey King insisted on holding the ceremony at his Mountain Huaguo, where everything was calmer and more grounded.
The Waterfall Cave was decorated, a feast was prepared, and there were many monkeys around.
"I cannot say I am pleased with the wedding, but the fruits from your land are wonderful in their naturalness, tasting no worse than heavenly dishes," Erlang Shen said, glancing at Sun Wukong, who sat with him at the main table. He felt slightly awkward about the fact that he was now bound to a monkey by marital ties. He felt even more uncomfortable at the thought of what would happen on their wedding night.