In fact, apart from him, various forces either planted spies in the mansion or sent people to guard outside the Duke's mansion, all eagerly waiting for news of the two consummating their marriage.
Seeing the brightly lit room not far away, Jian Taiding stroked his mustache with satisfaction: "This is why I told Zhang Ji to keep the lights on, so that the imposter wouldn't get away with it after turning off the lights."
"Second Master is wise!" Uncle Ming smiled as well. It seemed that although the other party occasionally acted strangely, he was still a wise choice for the position.
After planning for so long, things will finally be settled today.
"Why hasn't he come out yet?" As the saying goes, worry makes one anxious. After a while, seeing no movement, Uncle Ming couldn't help but become a little anxious.
Jian Taiding, who had been somewhat impatient, became extremely calm. He poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Uncle Ming, why are you so impatient? Don't panic, everything is under control. Let me play a tune on the flute to calm you down."
After saying that, he took out an exquisite jade flute, put it to his lips and began to play, while looking at the courtyard not far away.
The sound of the flute was actually a secret signal he and Zhang Ji had agreed upon, implying that she should hurry up, or that if anything unexpected happened, she should send a signal for them to go in and rescue people, etc.
The trusted subordinates standing to the side watched Jian Taiding smiling under the moonlight, playing his jade flute with a dashing and elegant air. He was simply a handsome young man in this turbid world, and his demeanor was the envy of all. They all thought that if they could have even a tenth of the Second Master's charm, they would be able to kill any girl they went out to.
Only Uncle Ming frowned secretly, feeling that Jian Taiding's approach was too pretentious, something useless that was popular among young masters from aristocratic families.
The melodious sound of the flute resounded throughout the Duke's mansion, even impressing the leaders of other factions waiting outside. Jian Taiding was clearly confident of success.
This was clearly the message Jian Taiding wanted to convey: he wanted to use this opportunity to declare to all the forces in Yunzhong County that he was still in charge here!
However, as time went by, his smile gradually froze.
He had been playing the flute for half a day, and his mouth was dry, but why hadn't Zhang Ji come out yet?
Seeing the puzzled look in Uncle Ming's eyes, he forced a smile: "It's alright, he was probably held up by something. After all, that guy was quite good at pretending. How about I change the song?"
When the music ended, Zhang Ji still hadn't come out.
Jian Taiding was truly flustered now, wanting to salvage his reputation but unsure what to say.
His face was grim as he continued to wait. How could he possibly be in the mood to play a tune now? His eyes were fixed on the courtyard gate.
But even as the sky began to lighten, Zhang Ji still did not emerge.
"These adulterous couple, they wouldn't be using my flute playing as entertainment, would they?"
The rooster crowed, and Jian Taiding finally broke down. He couldn't stay any longer and stormed off with a livid face.
Long after daybreak, Zhang Ji finally came out of the courtyard.
Seeing her rosy cheeks, all the resentment that had accumulated between her brows over the past year had vanished, replaced by a sweet and satisfied smile, those around her knew the outcome without even asking.
The news quickly spread throughout Yunzhong County.
Zhang Ji personally tested it, and it is indeed the genuine Duke of Yunzhong!
Upon hearing this news, the entire officialdom of Yunzhong County was shaken to its core.
However, a different version circulates among the people: the Duke and his concubine reunited after a long separation, their reunion like dry wood meeting a raging fire.
His second brother, Jian Taiding, stayed outside the window all night, playing the flute to entertain him.
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