Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 261 Welcoming the Twin Sisters

Chen Hong leaned close to their ears and whispered an explanation.

The two women's cheeks flushed instantly, even their ears turned red, and they spat.

"You old rascal, I'm ignoring you."

"It's not the wedding yet, you can't go into our sisters' rooms, get out, get out."

"Wait, wait, there's something else for you."

Chen Hong quickly took out a large pile of pills.

"These are two Yijing Pills, two Bugu Pills, six Huozang Pills, ten Qixue Pills, and one jin of Jianjin Paste."

Remember to take one pill every hour.

Also, you should apply the muscle-strengthening ointment to all the muscles, tendons, and joints throughout your body.

"I know, I know."

The two women kicked Chen Hong out.

She blushed with embarrassment and closed the door.

They looked at each other and smiled.

Then they started researching elixirs.

Chen Hong left the Lü residence and returned to his own mansion to prepare for the wedding.

With his wedding just around the corner, he wasn't in a hurry.

I'll deal with those two girls on our wedding night.

Upon returning to the Chen residence, Gao Yao stepped forward to greet him.

"Sir, you are back."

"Hmm, Gao Yao, has anything happened at your residence?"

Gao Yao lagged half a step behind Chen Hong, following behind him to report.

"There's nothing serious going on at the manor. Everyone is doing their job and everything is running smoothly."

"Oh, by the way, Young Master Fusu sent someone to bring the Xiaoyue sisters over."

"Sir, just as you said, Xiaoyue really does look exactly like Gao Lan."

Gao Yao was somewhat excited, "Sir, when I first met Xiaoyue, I simply couldn't believe it."

It's amazing that there are people in this world who look exactly alike, without any difference.

Just as they arrived at the garden, Xiaoyue was leading a group of maids to trim the grass and tend the flowers.

Gao Yao waved and called out, "Xiao Yue, come here quickly."

Xiaoyue looked up, quickly wiped her hands on her apron, and stopped watering the flowers.

She came running over with quick, light steps.

"Xiaoyue, this is the master, who is also the owner of this mansion."

"Quickly, greet the master."

Xiaoyue dared not be negligent and quickly bowed to Chen Hong.

"Xiaoyue, the maid, greets you, sir."

"Hmm." Chen Hong nodded in satisfaction.

Xiaoyue is hardworking, kind, and beautiful. The key is that she will be very loyal as long as you treat her even slightly well.

"Xiaoyue, how does it feel to come from the palace to work at our residence?"

Xiaoyue showed her gratitude, "Thank you, sir, for getting the three of us sisters out of the palace."

Otherwise, if we sisters were separated, in the vast palace with tens of thousands of people, in the sea of ​​humanity, and with our lowly status, we might never be able to reunite as sisters in this lifetime.

What's more, my brother now takes good care of us sisters.

This is all thanks to your kindness, sir.

"There are many rules in the palace. Xiaoyue is of lowly status and is often subjected to harsh treatment and beatings by the eunuch in charge."

Upon arriving at the Chen residence, the atmosphere was wonderful; everyone worked together harmoniously, chatting and laughing as they went about their tasks.

Xiaoyue was very content and never wanted to leave the Chen residence.

We earnestly request that you take in Xiaoyue and her family and not send us away.

If Xiaoyue has made any mistakes, please point them out, and Xiaoyue will definitely correct them.

I will certainly work diligently and conscientiously, and never let you down, sir.

As she spoke, Xiaoyue was about to kneel down, clearly afraid that if she lost such a good job and went to the cruel and unfamiliar Qin Xianyang City, she would basically not be able to survive.

"Hey, what are you doing? I didn't scold you."

Chen Hong quickly pulled Xiaoyue up.

“You did a good job and did nothing wrong. There’s no need to kneel down all the time.”

"Get up, get up."

Xiaoyue was pulled up by Chen Hong.

"Alright, now give me a report on the situation at your residence."

Xiaoyue began to ramble on, recounting the situation in the household as if it were her own, and even suggesting some areas for improvement.

Chen Hong nodded in satisfaction, looking at the capable young woman with admiration.

"Xiaoyue, you're very good."

"From this day forward, I promote you to head maid."

"Work hard, study hard, learn more accounting and management skills, and ask your older brother to teach you more."

Once you've mastered the skills, I'll promote you to housekeeper.

The Chen mansion is quite large; there are many things to handle.

Xiaoyue immediately showed a grateful look and bowed to Chen Hong with some excitement.

"Thank you for your promotion and important position. I will study hard, share your burdens, be loyal and devoted, and never let you down."

"Hmm... I'm getting married in three days. You and Gao need to come with me."

Let's discuss the supplies to be purchased and the arrangements for the Chen residence.

We need to decorate festively; there will be a three-day banquet, and we'll have to buy quite a few things.

"Yes, sir."

Xiaoyue happily followed Chen Hong into the hall to discuss wedding preparations.

Gao Yao, the imperial chef, also had to prepare many ingredients and lead the kitchen to create a series of special banquets that would amaze the guests' taste buds.

Three days passed quickly.

everything's ready.

At dusk, the welcoming ceremony officially begins. The ceremony is held at dusk to symbolize the alternation and harmony of yin and yang.

This can be seen from the original meaning of the character "婚" (hūn), which means "to perform a ceremony at dusk".

Chen Hong put on his groom's attire, "Juebianfu," which is a black and red formal suit with a deerskin knee cover.

The wedding procession departed from the Chen residence in a black lacquered carriage, accompanied by two other vehicles, with torches or candles lit in front of the carriages.

The group marched down the street in a grand procession, making a great fuss with gongs and drums, attracting the attention of many onlookers who inquired about which family was getting married.

When they arrived at the Lü residence, Chen Hong, as the groom, bowed outside the door.

Lord Lü set up a banquet on the west side of the main hall.

Chen Hong, as the groom, presented a gift and gave a speech, handing over strips of salted meat and bowing, saying, "Father-in-law, your humble servant Chen Hong has come to welcome your bride."

When the groom arrives to fetch the bride, it's time for the bride to leave her home.

Following proper etiquette, as a father, Lü Gong personally led out his two daughters, who were to be brides.

Two women, Lü Zhi and Lü Su, were seen dressed in their finest attire, wearing black dresses with red veils, and holding fans to cover their faces.

Even with the fan obscuring her face, the unintentional glimpse of her profile still amazed countless onlookers.

Even Chen Hong was surprised.

Thanks to Chen Hong's various potions and elixirs, the two women had become completely extraordinary and breathtakingly beautiful.

Her skin was fair and delicate, flawless, and her face was beautiful, stunningly gorgeous.

Three thousand strands of black hair, flowing like a waterfall.

She is tall and has a shapely figure.

Dressed in a black and red formal suit, she exuded a grand and imposing aura, so noble that one could not look directly at her.

Even a single glance would feel like a desecration of a fairy.

You can watch it from a distance but don't play with it.

Her appearance is so perfect that she seems otherworldly, as flawless as the beauties in Chinese animation.

She doesn't resemble a real woman at all. Upon closer inspection, you'll find various flaws: pores, blackheads, dark circles, wrinkles, and a high-tech look.

None at all.

Completely natural and flawless.

That's the magic of evolution!

"What a beautiful fairy!"

"She is truly a celestial maiden."

"No wonder Prince Fusu personally acted as matchmaker."

"What a perfect couple!"

“Look closely, the groom is also very handsome, just as perfect as the fairy.”

"What a perfect couple!"

"It makes us ordinary mortals so envious."

"What more could a husband ask for than to marry such a wife?"

"This young man is truly blessed!" all the men present exclaimed.

"This bride is so lucky to have such a handsome husband," all the women present exclaimed.

"I've heard that this young man is none other than Chen Hong, the legendary physician who cured the plague in Dang County!"

"What? This happened?"

"Not only that, I heard that Chen Hong also refused the First Emperor's offer of office, resigned from his post, and retired after achieving his goals."

"What? Such noble character?"

"He is truly a model for scholars and officials."

"Seeking neither fame nor fortune, but devoting himself solely to the people, what virtuous conduct! Truly a great sage."

The common people were abuzz with discussion. What a noble character and what a legendary figure he was for refusing the emperor's offer of service!

If an ordinary person were to be recruited by the emperor, wouldn't they be overjoyed and eagerly rush to become an official?
To refuse an official position and not dare to offend the emperor, resolutely declining the offer of service, must be the epitome of a gentleman and the epitome of virtue to do such a thing.

This topic is enough for them to talk about for three days and three nights.

However, others continued to leak information.

"I heard that Chen Hong is actually an immortal in the mortal world, which is why he is respected by Prince Fusu."

"What? An immortal? That can't be real, can it? There are no immortals in this world!"

"Who says there isn't? My aunt's cousin's maternal grandfather's niece saw it with her own eyes."

The majestic and heroic figure of the immortals riding their swords across the sky.

"Oh, if I could become a disciple of an immortal and learn even a move or two, what more could I ask for in life?"

"I saw it too. My grandfather's eyesight is failing when he sees things up close, but when he looks at distant objects in the sky, his eyes are like those of an eagle."

He saw it with his own eyes: immortals amidst the clouds, riding the clouds that were flying incredibly fast.

"Even Zhuangzi never experienced such a pleasant journey, traveling to the North Sea in the morning and Cangwu in the evening. It is truly enviable."

"Who says it's not?"

"You're just making this up! Immortals? How could there possibly be immortals in this world? Nonsense!"

"Hey! You still don't believe me? I heard that His Majesty personally went to Shouyang Mountain in the Qinling Mountains to seek immortality."

"real or fake?"

“How could this be fake? My uncle saw His Majesty’s carriage with his own eyes while he was working in the fields.”

"Hiss! Could it be..."

"Is this immortal Chen Hong?"

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"I do not believe!"

Ignoring the murmurs of the crowd, Chen Hong, under the watchful eyes of his elderly father, Lu Gong, took the hands of the two sisters.

He led them slowly to the frame of the black carriage and sat in the wedding car.

Then, according to etiquette, the husband symbolically drives the car for the bride, turning the wheels three times before switching to another vehicle, signifying "the husband guides the wife, sharing the responsibilities of the family."

Then a charioteer took over, and he rode his horse ahead to lead the way and escort the passengers.

The wedding procession was grand and impressive, with drums and gongs playing, and it proceeded along the main street.

Because he loved his daughter dearly, and also to ensure she had a better life in her husband's family, and to strengthen her position as a wealthy and influential man, Lu Gong wanted to secure Chen Hong as his son-in-law.

So he spent a fortune to prepare a huge dowry for his daughter.

(End of this chapter)