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"Ah Chen, you're back!"
"Brother Chen, now that the Holy Maiden is gone, does that mean you're single forever?--"
dusk.
Heiwu Village looks exceptionally beautiful under the setting sun.
As soon as Mu Achen and his group entered the village from the east path, the younger brothers who were playing around started teasing him.
The group consisted of about twenty people, led by Mu Achen.
Tang Abao and Ayin stood guard on both sides, leading their warhorses into Black Crow Village.
The aunties kept greeting Ah Chen, while the brothers took their warhorses to feed them.
The mischievous younger brothers were just joking with him.
Heiwu Village was once an ancient Miao village, but it was destroyed by fire.
Although the fire was discovered in time and no one perished, a third of the village was burned.
Otherwise, it should be called Black Crow Ancient Village.
However, the third that was burned down has long been rebuilt, and besides, that was several hundred years ago!
Today, Heiwu Village remains as ancient and rustic as ever!
The buildings are mostly wooden stilted houses, which are built against the mountainside.
Layer upon layer, arranged in a staggered and orderly manner.
It showcases the Miao people's superb architectural skills and their reverence for nature.
Mu Achen and his group of over twenty people were on their way to Azhuang's house.
The alleyways they passed through were filled with the charm of history and culture, and every step they took seemed to echo the past.
Ah Chen and the others slowed down, strolling through the ancient alley, as if they had traveled through a time tunnel spanning a thousand years.
Especially when you walk out of the alley, you can see the old building of the clan patriarch's house from afar.
Every brick and tile over there seems to tell an ancient story.
Perhaps it was because A-Zhuang got married yesterday that the noise from over there disturbed the original tranquility and peace of the alley.
"Ah Chen is here---"
"Grandpa, Achen is back."
Before Achen even got close, shouts came from the gate of the clan patriarch's house.
A moment later, all the Miao people at the entrance turned to look at them.
Mu Achen appeared dressed in Miao clothing embroidered by the Holy Maiden. From the Miao knife at his waist to the plain silver ring around his neck, everything about him accentuated the imposing presence of the future Miao King.
Moreover, the Miao guards accompanying him were Tang Abao, one of the Eight Great Jackals, and Ayin, one of the Holy Maiden's chief guards.
"Mu Achen, you've finally decided to come back."
As soon as Achen arrived at the gate of his patriarch's house, his patriarch ran out carrying a stick.
but--
When the old Miao man saw Mu Achen's Miao attire and the Miao guards around him, his expression immediately changed.
Clang--
The clan elder hurriedly threw down the stick in his hand, stepped forward, and pulled Ah Chen inside.
Although Ah Zhuang's wedding was yesterday, the joyful atmosphere still lingers.
The wedding party has not yet left.
Everyone gathered together, singing Miao songs, beating drums and gongs, and dancing flower-patterned dances, creating a lively atmosphere.
In particular, the Miao relatives on both sides of the marriage exchange Miao songs and words of greeting and gratitude.
The appearance of the future Miao King Mu Achen has reignited that lively atmosphere.
The new bride has already changed out of her wedding dress.
She also changed her headdress, and the Miao clothes she wore were the same as when the Holy Maiden Amo changed them for the first time. However, because of their different statuses, Azhuang's new bride's Miao clothes were more plain.
Mu Achen entered through the middle gate and was invited by the clan elder and several village elders of the Black Miao branch to sit in the only central position in the main hall.
Uncle Adong's mother, or grandmother, stepped forward and whispered in accordance with the customs of their Miao people.
About two minutes later, Ah Zhuang, who had been standing to the side, finally stepped forward with his new wife.
Holding cow horns in their hands, they walked together to Mu Achen under the watchful eyes of countless Miao people, offering gifts and toasts.
The person Ah Zhuang and the girl were paying homage to was not Mu Achen of Black Crow Village, but the future Miao King.
At this moment, Ah Chen looked at Ah Zhuang with a sense of emotion.
In just half a month, A-Zhuang not only snatched a wife, but also got married.
This girl was probably a bit younger than Ah Zhuang. Her face was as clear and bright as the blue sky and white clouds, and her skin was fair and smooth.
In particular, her updo subtly conveyed a sense of elegance.
Mu Achen drank the wine, and according to custom, he naturally had to give red ribbons.
No matter how much red ribbon is given, it's just a gift.
When Mu Achen took out two silver ingots, the Miao people were surprised and secretly clicked their tongues in amazement.
The clan elder's face darkened.
Ah Zhuang's wife was at a loss; this was a silver ingot!
"One for each of you, together they'll bring double happiness! This is a token of our affection, the Holy Maiden. Take it."
The ceremony is over.
As soon as Achen moved into the side room, the clan elders and several other village elders came in.
As soon as the door closed, the clan elder began to berate him.
Mu Achen remained silent. The seat he was sitting in was the same one he had taken last winter when he came to see the clan patriarch.
A wave of emotion washed over me.
"You little brat, don't think that just because you're quiet I won't dare to scold you!"
"Grandpa."
Ah Chen looked up and said with a smile, "This is the Holy Maiden's wish. Clan elder, you can scold me all you want. I will definitely convey your gratitude to the Holy Maiden to you later."
The patriarch was speechless.
Mu Achen said again, "If you don't believe me, patriarch, I'll call Ayin in right now so you can ask her."
"Mu Achen, you--"
The clan elder was furious.
Just then, Ah Yin and Ah Bao pushed the door open and came in.
There were also Uncle Agan and Uncle Adong from Heiwu Village.
Ah Chen stopped smiling and said, "Alright, clan lord, let's talk about serious matters!"
"You have some important business with our Black Crow Village?"
Old Miao seems to be jealous.
Looking at his patriarch's appearance, Mu Achen chuckled and pretended to get up, saying, "Then I'll go find Brother Azhuang for a drink."
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