He Yunxiao was stunned when he saw Li Jin.
Where did this guy get his information? Why is he meddling in this? Is he hoping I die?
To be fair, although He Yunxiao assembled a large fleet of vehicles, he didn't get any of the things that could actually make a huge noise, such as gongs, drums, or street performers—the typical wedding setup.
Not to mention the deadly firecrackers.
He Yunxiao knew exactly what was going on. The purpose of having a motorcade was to create a grand spectacle, while the reason for forgoing gongs and drums was to ensure the grandeur was carried through to the end.
I did this behind my father's back. If he gets involved, I don't know how things will end.
He Yunxiao roared, "Li Jin, what the hell are you doing here!"
Li Jin said, "My father heard that you're getting married today, so he specially sent me to buy the most expensive firecrackers to celebrate for you! How about it, are they loud or not!"
You big jerk!
The firecrackers went off, creating a huge, crackling sound that startled many of the horses at the front of the convoy, causing them to neigh and squeal in panic, creating chaos.
A convoy was blocked not far from the gate of the Marquis's residence. With the sound of firecrackers, it was impossible to move forward, and there was even a risk of a stampede. If it weren't for the skilled horse trainer Ma Dekuai rushing from the middle of the convoy to the front to save the day, the convoy might have been unable to stay in place.
My aunt had just mentioned at noon that Li Jin's father had been beaten by my father, and by evening, the retaliation from the Li family had arrived as expected.
As for how the Minister of Rites knew about Jiang Wuyou, there's no need to ask; it must have been that wicked bastard with connections to the antidote who told him. Li Qingmeng and Li Gongqin both have the surname Li; they're family.
Firecrackers are extremely loud, especially on quiet nights, and can travel very far.
Zhang Jingxian stood at the door, only a few rows of firecrackers separating her from He Yunxiao outside. But once the firecrackers went off, that distance became like an insurmountable chasm, completely blocking the carriage from entering.
The fact that the carriage couldn't get in wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was that the commotion would definitely alert the master, and if the master came, then anything could happen.
Zhang Jingxian just hoped the firecrackers would stop soon.
"Xian'er, what happened?"
Zhang Jingxian turned around and saw He Yuanhao straightening his clothes as he walked towards her.
...
He Yunxiao is now forcing himself to calm down.
Now that things have come to this, beating Li Jin again might vent our anger, but it won't solve our predicament.
Is there any way to make Daddy accept Sister Jiang without any problem?
Trying to appeal to your father's emotions like you did with Nanzhu? Impossible. Your father has fought on the battlefield; what tragic things hasn't he seen?
Should we reason with our father like we did with Ziruo? Impossible. Our father has fought against Yan his whole life. If he finds out about Sister Jiang's true identity, it's hard to say whether Sister Jiang will even survive.
Before He Yunxiao could make up his mind, the sound of firecrackers had already stopped.
Li Jin, making a lot of noise, walked through the smoke from the firecrackers and brought a gift box to He Yunxiao.
"Old He, this is a chess set I've treasured for many years. The black pieces are made of black pearls, and the white pieces are made of Songshan jade—it's priceless. I'm giving it to you today as a wedding gift. When I get married, you'll have to give me something even more valuable!" (www.cascoo.net)
He Yunxiao originally wanted to beat Li Jin up, but seeing that he couldn't even wait for the choking smoke to dissipate before excitedly running over to give him a gift, he decided to let him go.
This guy was just being used; to him, whether it was setting off firecrackers or giving gifts, it was all out of kindness.
Well, at least this guy was the first person to send me a congratulatory gift, and such an expensive one at that; he really put his heart into it.
But... how come I've never heard of this type of Songshan jade before?
"Li Jin."
"ah?"
What kind of jade is Songshan jade?
Li Jin scratched his head. "I don't know either."
He Yunxiao's face darkened, and he asked again, "How much did you actually spend on this 'priceless' item?"
"Three taels and two mace of silver, what's wrong?"
He Yunxiao, who was initially quite moved, clenched his fists instantly upon hearing Li Jin's words.
Damn it, I shouldn't have trusted that kid!
He Yunxiao dismounted, patted Li Jin on the shoulder, and earnestly requested, "Brother Li, I need your help."
Li Jin said, "Old He, we're brothers. If you have something to say, just say it. I, Old Li, will never hesitate."
He Yunxiao nodded and said, "Go to the palace now and pass on a message to Li Qingmeng for me. Just say, 'The handkerchief is really useful.'"
Li Jin patted his chest and said, "That's easy, I'll go right now. I'll come back for your wedding later!"
He Yunxiao watched the hero depart, saying, "Brother Li, if you come back, I'll definitely treat you to a drink!"
As Li Jin was talking, the smoke from the firecrackers had already dissipated.
When He Yunxiao turned around, his father was standing at the entrance of the Marquis's mansion, as expected.
He Yunxiao hadn't yet figured out a way to get his father to accept Sister Jiang, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead the convoy to the front of the Marquis's mansion.
Older father He Yuanhao stood at the door with his hands behind his back, expressionless, while his aunt Zhang Jingxian kept giving him meaningful glances.
To be honest, He Yunxiao didn't understand what his aunt's expression meant.
Run? Or fight?
Zhang Jingxian couldn't resist any longer and slipped the answers to He Yunxiao in front of the "proctor".
She whispered, "Xiao'er, quickly bring that girl out."
He Yunxiao glanced at his expressionless father, then was overjoyed and ran to invite Sister Jiang.
Jiang Wuyou truly deserves to be called the female lead; at least in terms of appearance, she is impeccable.
The onlookers, who had been chattering and making a ruckus, were all speechless when the female lead appeared.
Jiang Wuyou's carefully crafted makeup and clothing all came into play at this moment.
Her youthful makeup made her look pitiful and fragile, while her pale yellow clothes made her appear lively and optimistic to others. Especially at night, her warm-colored attire gave her a warm and approachable look, maximizing her likability.
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