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dusk.
The last rays of the setting sun shone on Heiwu Village, its golden light dazzlingly bright.
The entire village became lively and bustling with the arrival of Amo.
But this time, Black Crow Village welcomed not the Holy Maiden, but the future daughter-in-law of the Mu family.
The uncles and aunties from each household all returned first.
Amo was pulled by Achen to appear at the entrance of the village, and the scene was quite impressive.
From the village entrance to the door of Achen's old house, in addition to the fireworks all around, there was also a constant barrage of firecrackers.
According to custom, after a man has won a girl's hand in marriage, he takes her home to meet the family. He always sets off firecrackers at his doorstep to welcome her.
Ah Chen is the future Miao King, so his rank will naturally be raised to the highest level, starting directly from the village entrance.
Following behind, Lin Bei and Su Qian, these business tycoons, along with other Han Chinese, all looked on with envy at this Miao custom.
At the entrance of Achen's house, the old woman herself led more than a dozen old women from the village to wait there.
As soon as Amo stepped across the threshold, the old woman immediately went up to her, muttering something under her breath, and pinned a black flower to Amo's chest.
If Ah Chen's parents were still alive, he naturally couldn't wear it.
But now---
Amo was pulled by Achen and entered through the middle door, going directly to the main house. First, they paid their respects to their grandfather, who had passed away less than a year ago, and then kowtowed to the memorial tablets of their father and mother.
At that moment, Ah Chen's eyes reddened as he watched the devout Ah Mo perform this ritual for the deceased elders of the Mu family.
"Ah Chen, kneel down, and bring your future wife with you."
The old woman spoke up to remind her.
Amo's parents were also invited in to witness the event.
Grandpa Clan and Grandpa Tang, who had just arrived, were also present.
The two elderly men, the two most respected elders in the village, were also looking on with kind faces.
Grandpa was relieved, and Grandpa Tang was also very pleased.
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After a series of tedious customs and rituals, night had begun to fall.
In Heiwu Village, almost all the core Miao people have moved to the orchards on the mountaintop.
According to custom, tonight's grand event must be held at Mu Achen's house.
But Ah Chen also has a home on the mountaintop, so he had already suggested going to the mountaintop, which naturally did not violate tradition.
Besides, Ah Chen said that going to the house on the mountaintop in the dark would be even more meaningful.
As for its meaning, Ah Chen said he would tell Ah Mo on the way.
The relocation of a thousand Miao people from Heiwu Village involved the elderly being picked up by Tangtang Capital's convoy and taken to the Quedong Village intersection to ascend the mountain.
The rest of them accompanied Mu Achen from the Black Crow Village side, up the path that had been widened by a meter later.
The procession of a thousand people was a grand and impressive sight.
No one was using a flashlight.
because--
Centered on Heiwu Village, this area of starry night with a radius of at least ten kilometers has long been illuminated by colorful starlight.
Beams of light shot into the sky.
There was no sound, but there was refreshing music playing nearby.
Mixed with the dazzling light spreading across the night sky, it presents a different kind of beauty.
Achen, who was walking in front, held Amo's hand with one hand and Duoduo's hand with the other.
Behind them were Tang family relatives and Miao people from Heiwu Village.
Arui helped the old woman.
Using the twinkling lights in the starry night, almost everyone was watching Ah Chen ahead, chatting and laughing.
Amo let Achen pull her along. She didn't know why Achen didn't say a word, and she wouldn't ask.
Silently staying by the young prince's side, letting him hold my hand, under such a beautiful and dazzling starry night, is also a kind of happiness.
Ado didn't say anything either.
But not long after, Ah Chen finally turned his gaze to Black Crow Village.
His gaze swept across the ancient village, finally settling on the location of his own home.
Then--
As he walked up, he said, "Six months ago! On the day my grandfather was buried, I was ridiculed mercilessly by Mu Laoda in the old house, and beaten half to death by Mu Laosan."
"Or rather, after Grandpa passed away, the cowardly Mu Achen from before also died."
"Amo..."
Ah Chen's profile.
Amo nodded slightly and tightened her grip on the hand that Achen was holding.
Achen continued, "Black Crow Village holds so many of my Miao relatives, so many memories, and also a cowardly and incompetent Mu Achen."
"I can't bear to leave Heiwu Village, but I hate the person I used to be."
"Besides, the old house holds the shame that Mu Laoda and Mu Laosan left in my heart."
"Therefore, I refuse to get engaged to the girl I love in a place that has been defiled by Boss Mu and Boss Mu!"
"The memories of having my grandfather are unforgettable, but I have to let them go! It's too humiliating."
"Now that I'm alive again, everything has to start all over again."
"And the orchard on the mountaintop is where my life began."
"I have a beloved girl and a younger sister. This life is enough."
Although Duoduo couldn't understand the deeper meaning hidden in her brother's words, she knew how Elder Mu and Third Elder Mu treated him.
Now that her brother has mentioned these things, Duoduo doesn't know how to respond, but she has already made a vow in her heart.
Strive hard!
Protect the prince!
In the future, they will shield their brother from all the storms and hardships.
As for Amo, she might not understand all the hidden meanings in Achen's words, but she could sense how depressed and distressed the young prince was at that moment.
All this suffering was caused to him by those two damned ingrates from the Mu family.
"Achen, from now on, no matter where you are, whether you are rich or poor, Amo will always be there for you and will always be with you."
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