Chapter 425 Key figure Ⅰ

　　The next day, as dawn broke, Shen Huan checked out of his room and set off for the Fenglong Mansion in the center of the city. Just as he stepped out of the inn's front door, a burst of music and drumming filled the air.　　A procession approached from the north.　　Leading the way was a band playing music and beating drums, followed by a young man dressed in wedding attire riding a steed. The young man was somewhat ugly, but he smiled broadly as he bowed to the crowd from his horse.　　Behind him was a square table turned upside down, with its legs pointing upwards. Inside the table was a woman dressed in wedding clothes, her wrists tied to the table legs with red silk ribbons. Bamboo poles were attached to the sides of the table and carried by four men. The rest of the procession followed behind.　　Shen Huan had never seen such a wedding procession before and couldn't help but remark, "The customs are really different here..."　　The inn's attendant, who had followed Shen Huan out, said, "Shen, this isn't a custom. It's forced marriage."　　"Can something like this h