"Master, there really is a bunch. These two died dishonorably. It's said they contracted a contagious disease, so they were locked up together and left to die of illness and starvation without anyone caring for them."
After they died, they were both cremated together. Their ashes were intertwined, and buried together—just a pile of yellow earth!
Yue Fuguang glanced up at the three of them. Song Mingwei and Hong Feng were drinking and exchanging toasts, while Huang Lifan was drinking alone, looking sullen.
Logically speaking, on his friend's big day, he shouldn't have looked like he'd lost a loved one, with a sour face. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was drinking funeral wine instead of wedding wine.
"Bao Zihui is also bad at judging people. Huang Lifan's behavior today shows that this person is not worth associating with."
Standing outside the courtyard and listening for a while, Master Bao nodded inwardly. Indeed, his grandson still lacked experience. Not only did he lack the ability to recognize people, but he also kept making the same mistakes.
It seems that after the New Year, he will have to shamelessly beg General Wei to let Zihui join the army camp to keep the children of the second branch of the Yu family company.
I heard that the sons of Minister Cai and Minister Huo were also sent in a few days ago, so one more of their grandsons shouldn't be a problem.
Bao Zihui, who was riding a tall horse to greet his bride, was originally in high spirits when he suddenly swayed and felt a chill down his spine.
Wei Shouyi's hand, which was still holding up his glass, suddenly paused. His right eyelid twitched, and he had a feeling that someone was thinking about him!
The moonlight was already mostly full when suddenly the master of ceremonies shouted, "The auspicious hour has arrived!"
The noisy chatter of people clinking glasses and exchanging toasts suddenly fell silent, leaving only the band playing the elegant melody of "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" in the corridor.
The groom, dressed in a bright red wedding suit, entered the main hall from the east side. Bao Zihui's appearance was indeed very good, exuding the youthful vigor and spirit unique to young people.
His clear eyes gazed out at the red-walled, green-tiled corridor to the west, filled with joy and anticipation.
Contrary to Yue Fuguang's frivolous imaginings, the young man's expression was one of solemnity and joy.
It is said that Chu Qiuyue came from a scholarly family, and the two were betrothed since childhood, so they could be considered childhood sweethearts. It is likely that the two had a good relationship, otherwise Chu Qiuyue would not have sought revenge for him in that way, and then committed suicide after achieving her revenge.
At this moment, Bao Zihui walked steadily, but his gaze, which he inadvertently cast towards the outside of the corridor, still revealed a hint of anxious anticipation.
Finally, the tinkling of jade pendants rang out, like a clear spring gurgling through jade.
The bride, supported by the matchmaker, gracefully entered from the west side.
She wore a phoenix crown adorned with red gold and kingfisher feathers, with dense beaded curtains hanging down to obscure her beautiful face. Her wedding dress, embroidered with a hundred children motif, flowed gracefully, making it seem as if she were walking on clouds with every step she took.
The groom gazed at the approaching figure, his earlier anxiety vanishing instantly, leaving only tenderness in his heart and eyes.
He and Qiuyue were childhood sweethearts who loved each other deeply, and today he finally married her. This must be the happiest moment of his life.
But thinking of his grandfather's words yesterday, Bao Zihui's smiling face hid a hint of worry and deep apprehension.
He was so afraid that what came out from the west side wasn't Qiuyue, but...
Just then, the bride slowly walked to his side.
After a slight pause, their eyes met through the hazy beaded curtain, and the autumn moon trembled slightly, just like his.
He subconsciously raised his hand slightly, an inch, a silent yet firm reassurance.
The master of ceremonies' voice rang out again, loud and solemn: "First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
The two turned around, faced the star-studded night sky outside the hall, and bowed deeply.
This bow is a gesture of gratitude to Heaven and Earth for their harmony.
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
Because Bao Qianjun was absent, only his wife, Madam Lin, was seated in the main seat.
She gazed at the perfect couple with a look of comfort in her eyes.
This bow is an expression of gratitude for all the nurturing and inheritance within the gates of this mansion.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
This was the most solemn bow. Bao Zihui and Chu Qiuyue stood facing each other. At the moment of bowing, he saw her hands tightly clasped in front of her, her knuckles white. He also saw the cherry blossom-like corners of her lips quietly raised beneath the slightly trembling beads.
Bao Zihui's heart was also pounding and roaring in his chest.
This bow was not only a vow to grow old together, but also a pledge to weather storms and share both glory and hardship.
The sound of the ceremony concluding was like metal and stone falling to the ground.
The congratulatory shouts of the guests surged like a tide as they watched the newlyweds head towards the bridal chamber, the scene of tonight's mishap.
Outside, drums and music played loudly, officially starting the second half of the banquet. Wine glasses clinked, and laughter filled the air.
Yue Fuguang quietly tugged at Yu Chongshan's sleeve and whispered, "Grandfather, could you convey my merchant friend's words to Lord Bao?"
With a smile on his face, Yu Chongshan said to her in the same soft voice, "Don't worry, Fuguang. Grandfather has already spoken with Lord Bao, and he has assured us that he will make thorough arrangements. If those people dare to come, we will make sure they don't leave alive."
After thinking for a moment, Yue Fuguang couldn't help but ask, "Grandfather, are all the members of the You Tan assassin organization really highly skilled in martial arts?"
Yu Chongshan's expression turned serious, and he lowered his voice, saying, "The You Tan organization is mysterious and unpredictable. No one knows who its leader is."
No one has ever seen his true face. As for the people in the organization, there are likely many highly skilled individuals, but there are also talents in other areas.
"With such a capable person around, isn't the emperor afraid that one day someone will sneak into his room?"
Yu Chongshan thought to himself, "My granddaughter is really bold and outspoken. But she's still young, what bad intentions could she possibly have? She's just worried about His Majesty's safety!"
He said, "There are many experts in the palace. His Majesty, the Empress Dowager, the Empress, the Crown Prince, and other princes and princesses all have at least one secret guard by their side."
These people have secret guards by their side, so the other concubines in the palace certainly don't, otherwise Zhou Yunxin wouldn't have been able to successfully have an affair.
Yu Chongshan: As expected of the divine artifact, the way you think about problems is truly ingenious.
"Secret guards aren't like cabbages. The emperor has so many wives and concubines. If each of them had one by their side, how could they possibly fight in the palace?"
The imperial guards should be under the emperor's command, right? If the concubines make any small move, wouldn't they be exposed?
Yu Chongshan thought for a moment and then said, "Even families like ours have guards. You may not have noticed, but your grandfather has arranged for two people to protect you."
"I have some around me too?"
“Your older brother and sister each have one by their side, but you have one more when you go to court than them. Did Fu Guang not notice that?”
Yue Fuguang nodded. "Grandfather, who is my guard?"
Yu Chongshan said, "One is Cuizhu, and the other is hidden in the shadows. If you want to meet him, your grandfather will arrange it for you when he has time."
There is always green bamboo in the mansion, and the other person will not appear in the mansion.
【Master, no wonder I always see someone sneaking around following you to and from court. If I hadn't sensed no malice in him, I would have sent him flying long ago.】
"Then why didn't you tell me?"
Hey, it's not that this person's level is too low, I didn't even consider them a threat, and I forgot to mention it!
Yu Chongshan: That was one of the best bodyguards in my Yu family, yet the Divine Artifact Master said his rank was too low.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. There are probably only a handful of people in the entire Great Evolution who could catch the eye of the Divine Artifact Master.
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