"A little to the left. Yes, a little to the right of this piece of wood, it's aligned."
"Hey, Yicheng, you little idiot, if you can't do the work, then don't do it."
Early the next morning, Qin Shou led everyone on the mountain to start working. He planned to build a grand and elegant courtyard, since he was getting married and couldn't be without a decent house.
The sun sets in the west.
After a day of work, the house was finally completed.
It has pavilions and towers, and twenty or thirty rooms of various sizes. They are bright and airy, with an antique charm. The entire structure is built of ancient peach wood and chaotic bamboo, with a focus on luxury.
Qin Shou also personally selected many exotic flowers and rare herbs to be used as bonsai, which he planted in the courtyard and on many pavilions.
"Oh! Oh! The big house is finished!!"
Yi Cheng and the others happily bounced around the big house.
evening.
The mountaintop was bathed in the glow of the setting sun.
After a busy day, the group sat on small stools under the peach trees on the hilltop, roasting dragon meat while enjoying the sunset.
"Master, the goose did the most work today."
Yi Cheng seized the opportunity to claim credit.
"Yes, yes, I saw it."
"Hmph~~" Baby's bamboo, so much bamboo~~
Da Bao sat to the side, watching swathes of bamboo fall, his heart aching all day.
"Dabao, don't worry, the bamboo will grow back."
Yi Cheng comforted Da Bao.
"Hmph~" Hey, you should eat less meat.
"That won't do, ah—"
Yi Cheng's mouth opened even wider.
Qin Shou chuckled.
"Alright, we'll go propose tomorrow."
......
The next day.
The courtyard was filled with betrothal gifts, hundreds of boxes of all sizes, enough to fill more than a dozen carts.
"Master, let me help you carry the box."
Little Fatty wore a small flower wreath woven by Da Mei on his head and a festive little red flower tied around his belly. Almost all the little guys on the hill were dressed like this. Even Da Bao's overalls were changed to red ones, with two little ducks embroidered on them.
These weren't Qin Shou's ideas; they were Yi Cheng and the others' own ideas. They pestered Da Mei to prepare these things for them according to their wishes.
The great demons from the foot of the mountain also arrived.
Carrying musical instruments and carrying gongs and drums, some revealed their true forms, pulling gift carts and following behind the Qin beast.
The main force then leisurely descended the mountain.
......
Qingzhou, the Marquis's residence.
As the deafening sound of gongs and drums rang out, a long, strangely shaped procession floated down from the sky and stood in front of the Marquis's mansion.
"Greetings, Father-in-law."
Qin Shou smiled and bowed.
Creak!
At this moment, a dignified middle-aged man stood in front of the mansion gate, his fists clenched, staring at Qin Shou with gritted teeth.
"Good man Qin, I hired you as a teacher and we became sworn brothers, and you ended up dating my daughter!"
"Oh, Father-in-law, you flatter me. To be precise, it's your daughter who's got me! I'm crying, hahaha..."
"You silver-tongued little thief..."
"Father-in-law, please calm down. Don't be angry. You've forgotten, you can't beat me, and your entire clan can't beat me."
Qin Beast blinked.
The middle-aged man was speechless.
Because what he said was true.
"Hmph, if you dare to bully my daughter after we're married, I'll risk my old life to... make sure you're covered in blood."
The middle-aged man flicked his sleeve and snorted coldly.
However, these words took on a completely different meaning when heard by Yi Cheng.
"What! You don't agree to Master Goose getting married!"
"Hahaha... Little Fatty, Black Rabbit, they're trying to steal the bride!"
With a "bang," Yi Cheng dropped the box he was carrying on his shoulder, rolled up his sleeves, and looked very excited. He shouted "Wow!" and instantly grew to a size of several thousand feet, and was still growing. The shadow under his belly was enough to cover a marquis's mansion.
What the heck?!
I didn't say I disagreed!
I'm just saying a couple of words as a formality...
A look of unease appeared on the middle-aged man's face.
This chubby kid looks really strong...!
No, these people all have incredibly strong auras!
"Yi Cheng, they didn't say they disagreed."
Qin Shou raised an eyebrow, took a deep breath, and smiled as he told Yi Cheng.
"Okay... alright."
Yi Cheng shrank back to a smaller size, her little face still showing a hint of regret.
"Sigh...we can't steal the bride now."
Middle-aged man: "........."
After some friendly discussions, the marriage was arranged.
The middle-aged man invited Qin Shou and his group to stay for lunch. After lunch, Yi Cheng and the others rushed to do the dishes. Da Mei said that when visiting someone's family, you should be polite and hardworking so that they know you are from a wealthy family. That way, they will feel comfortable marrying their daughters into your family.
When Qin Shou left in the evening, he left behind a marriage certificate.
This marriage certificate was meticulously written by him, using Red Tear Immortal Gold, the softest immortal gold in the world, capable of enduring through the ages. The ink was made of Boundless Gold, also a type of immortal gold, ground into powder and written with his mental power, which would also last for eternity and never fade.
The marriage certificate states:
Two families unite in marriage, a covenant is made in this hall. A blessed union is forever sealed, a perfect match celebrated together. May the peach blossoms bloom brightly the next day, a sign of a prosperous and harmonious family; may future generations bring abundant offspring and flourishing prosperity. With this vow of lifelong commitment, inscribed on red paper. May this pledge of love be recorded in the marriage register, this is our witness.
Qin Beast, Mu Qingyan.
He originally wanted to use a Taoist oath, but he was afraid of being struck by lightning.
......
The seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
Jia Chen year [Dragon] Ren Shen month Bing Wu day
Suitable for: weddings, travel, praying for blessings, setting up a bed, and praying for children.
Taboo: None
soon.
Then came the day for the wedding.
The entire Turtle Mountain was covered with red lanterns and red silk, and decorated with double happiness characters.
Three letters of appointment and six betrothal gifts, carried by eight sedan chair bearers.
Each sedan chair was meticulously decorated by Qin beasts.
A few people from Yicheng volunteered to carry the sedan chair.
Yi Cheng and Da Bao stood at the front of the sedan chair, carrying it on their shoulders, while Xiao Pang and Hei Tu stood behind the sedan chair, lifting the wooden beams with their hands above their heads.
Little Grape joined in, hovering on the top of the sedan chair, blasting its little trumpet at a deafening bang.
"The auspicious time has arrived, let's depart!"
Da Mei chuckled, scattering pink petals from her small flower basket. The petals fluttered down, landing on the mountains and rivers, imbued with ethereal beauty, bestowing blessings upon all things.
The other disciples and lesser demons either carried the sedan chair or followed behind scattering flower petals.
The sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors, a truly beautiful sight.
Upon arriving at the Marquis of Qingzhou's residence, the bride emerged amidst much fanfare, adorned in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, with golden hairpins and swaying ornaments, accompanied by a flurry of falling petals—a scene of dreamlike beauty.
"Lift the sedan chair!"
After a while, Yi Cheng and the others swiftly carried the sedan chair away, gliding among the clouds, laughing and chattering as they recited the wedding songs they had learned in the mortal world: "So beautiful, so radiant, this maiden is going to her husband's home, may she bring harmony to her family..."
It was evening.
The bride was welcomed up the mountain.
We paid our respects to Heaven and Earth in the ancestral hall.
Then they entered the bridal chamber.
Dragon and phoenix plate, auspicious cloud pillar, silk curtains and mandarin duck cups...
Qin Shou lifted the red veil and looked at the beautiful woman before him with great satisfaction.
Then, in the ambiguous candlelight, the newlyweds drank the nuptial wine, tied their hair together, and made vows that would last until the end of time.
"My lord, a moment of passion on this night is worth a thousand pieces of gold; let me undress you."
Mu Qingyan parted her red lips slightly, her face flushed with embarrassment.
"Please wait a moment, my lady."
Qin Shou bent down and lifted the bed sheet, his big eyes staring at the several chubby little boys lying motionless under the bed. Then he reached out and pulled them out one by one.
"Huh! Master, how did you find us?!"
Yi Cheng's little eyes were bright and clear.
"Master, you're so amazing! The goose didn't dare move even while lying here."
"Let's go out and have some fun!"
Qin Shou tossed the chubby kids out the door, then casually closed it and cast a protective barrier with a flick of his sleeve.
A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold.
......
Whoosh—Bang!
Fireworks filled the night sky on the hilltop outside the courtyard, dazzling and beautiful, while several little ones ran around below, having a great time.
When they got tired of playing, they each brought out their own little stools, lay down on them, and basked in the moonlight.
"Yi Cheng, I want to eat peaches," Little Fatty muttered.
"Let Siwu pick them, and the geese will eat them. If Master wants to beat the geese, they should all say that Siwu stole them."
"Squeak! Yi Cheng's method is great, I'll go call Si Wu to pick peaches."
The black rabbit darted away with a "whoosh" and ran off.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng walked over, patted Yi Cheng's head, and said, "Junior Sister, do you still remember our Master?"
*Whoosh!*
Yi Cheng jumped up and slapped Chen Changsheng on the head.
"Who are you calling 'junior sister'? No manners at all!"
"You're the youngest in the family, so you have to call her 'Senior Sister Goose,' understand?"
"Go, Xiao Liu, go pick a peach for the goose."
"Remember, if Master asks, just say you stole it yourself. If you dare report us, we'll trap you in the little canyon."
Chen Changsheng, “............”
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