Crackle!
The sound of firecrackers resounded over Zhaojiazhuang.
The smell of saltpeter and sulfur, accompanied by clouds of green smoke, filled the air.
Then the festive sounds of gongs, drums and suona rang out.
Seeing the huge wedding procession coming, the people of Zhaojiazhuang ran to the village entrance and looked up.
Little kids with pigtails and open-crotch pants climbed up to the treetops.
Zhao Wen was busy running around, spinning like a top.
Mother Zhao sat in the lobby, drinking the tea handed to her by Zhao Pu's wife, her face filled with happiness.
Her son's marriage made her proud. The clan leader came to pay his respects to Zhao's mother all day long, as if Zhao's mother was the clan leader in Zhaojiazhuang.
She asked Zhao Pu to notify all the relatives near and far.
No, there is no need to notify at all, these relatives have already heard the news.
When Zhao's mother and Zhao Pu returned to Zhaojiazhuang, they came to visit, hoping that Zhao Muyun could bring their sons and nephews to the army.
When Zhao Wen came back to renovate the wedding room for Zhao Muyun and prepare for the wedding, they stayed at Zhao's house and expressed their willingness to help.
Now, they were all standing in the lobby, looking enthusiastically at Zhao's mother, and vying to say a few words to Zhao Muyun.
Unfortunately, Zhao Muyun was surrounded by seven or eight murderous soldiers including Han Zhong and Tang Yanhai, so they could only watch from afar and dared not get close.
The only two people who were slightly friendly were Lin Feng and Yin Ji.
But the two of them ignored these relatives and even pushed aside those who squeezed over.
At this moment, Zhao Muyun recalled the scene of attending the wedding of a retired comrade in his previous life.
He and five or six of his comrades also stayed by his side to protect the retired comrade, forming the most hardcore and handsome groomsmen group, and became the most beautiful scenery at his comrade's wedding.
Now, except for Shi Yong and Tian Qing, all the brothers at Yanqingdun Beacon Tower have started families.
They all had fierce looks on their faces, especially Tang Yanhai. The scar on his face that looked like an earthworm made him look uneasy.
There is no such thing as the most handsome groomsmen group. It’s good enough that they don’t scare the children.
"Why hasn't Zhuzi come back yet?"
"Seven days ago, I heard that he took people to Xiazhou on official business. It's unlikely that he would be able to catch up with Zhao Tou's wedding."
"He's Zhao Tou's best friend. He'll definitely regret it if he doesn't catch up."
"It's not like we didn't attend his wedding to his wife Cuihua!"
"How can this be compared? Back then, weren't we all just pawns? We didn't have the time to go even if we wanted to!"
“…”
Hearing the noise outside, Tang Yanhai, Han Zhong and others were chatting, waiting for the bride to arrive.
Suddenly, a person with a panicked look squeezed over and whispered in Tang Yanhai's ear.
What!
Tang Yanhai's face changed drastically.
He hurriedly pulled Han Zhong aside.
"Old Han, something happened to Zhuzi. I'm afraid he won't be able to make it to Zhaotou's wedding." Tang Yanhai said in a low voice to Han Zhong with a serious face.
"What's going on!" Han Zhong's face darkened.
"Didn't Zhuzi lead his men to Xiazhou to assassinate Hou Zongmin, the general Li Jingang had left behind in Xiazhou? But the news leaked out, and Hou Zongmin set up an ambush. More than ten people died in the battle, and Zhuzi was also captured by Hou Zongmin."
Tang Yanhai said slowly, "Old Han, should we tell Zhao Tou about this?"
Zhao Muyun often told him and Wang Tiezhu that when conducting special operations deep inside the enemy, the mission is secondary, and the most important thing is to escape unscathed.
If the mission fails, you can try again, but a soldier who is carefully trained and capable of conducting special operations is invaluable.
Now, Wang Tiezhu and ten of his men were killed, and the loss was huge!
In particular, Wang Tiezhu was arrested and his life or death is uncertain.
Zhao Muyun had just set up his intelligence agency less than a month ago.
"We absolutely must not let Zhao Tou know. Let's talk about this after his wedding." Han Zhong immediately shook his head. "If he knew Wang Tiezhu was arrested, he might not even get married!"
"What should we say if Boss Zhao asks why Wang Tiezhu hasn't come yet?" Tang Yanhai asked.
"Just say Wang Tiezhu was delayed. Remember, don't let Zhao Tou know for the next two days!"
Han Zhong urged, "And send your people to Xiazhou right now to get a full understanding of the situation."
"Okay, I understand, Old Han!" Tang Yanhai nodded.
"What are you two doing hiding here?" Shi Yong came over and asked loudly.
Han Zhong and Tang Yanhai were startled and turned around: "No...nothing!"
"The bride has arrived. Let's go with Zhao Tou out of the yard to pick her up!"
Shi Yong was not very scheming and did not notice the panicked looks on the two men's faces.
After he finished talking to Han and Tang, he turned around and left.
......
The wedding procession entered the Zhaojiazhuang archway and marched in along the main road leading to the village.
There were more than a hundred people from the Bai family, and more than a hundred riders came from the Wuhuan tribe. With more than two hundred people plus carriages, dowries, etc., the team stretched for two miles.
In addition, Magistrate Ma and the county lieutenant also brought more than 30 officials to maintain order at the intersection and prevent outsiders from approaching.
The small village of Zhaojiazhuang is already overcrowded.
Zhao Muyun looked at these people and shook his head.
He wants to keep a low profile, but his strength doesn't allow it!
Fortunately, the wedding was held in Zhaojiazhuang. If it was in Shuozhou City, the streets and alleys would probably be crowded.
Except for the old brothers at the Yanqingdun Beacon Tower, Lin Feng and Yin Ji, all civil and military officials in Yanzhou, Shuozhou, Yinzhou and Weizhou are not allowed to leave their posts without permission.
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