Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

With that final salvo, the sound of cannons outside grew louder.

Liao Fang sat in the main seat of the hall, looking at the big red "double happiness" characters all over the courtyard and a row of brides with red veils.

She picked up a handkerchief and dabbed at the corner of her eye.

Master Zhang sat at the head of the table on the west side, stroking his beard with a hint of a smile in his eyes.

Song Yuanqiao sighed softly beside him.

"Master, this amorous prince is truly the first person to marry so many wives at once."

Master Zhang felt fine; although he had been a virgin for a hundred years, it didn't affect anything.

"Yuanqiao, as the saying goes, food and sex are human nature. What else can a man do if he doesn't enjoy women? Qingshu is already so old. We in Wudang don't have that many rules. Have you considered remarrying?"

Song Yuanqiao didn't expect his master to say that, and chuckled awkwardly.

"Forget it, Qingshu is already so grown up, why should I still be looking for someone?"

Yue Buqun sat on the east side, holding a teacup, and showed no signs of having practiced the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual.

Ning Zhongze chatted happily with Li Qingluo and Ruan Xingzhu, Qin Han's two mothers-in-law, and occasionally glanced towards the bride.

Zhou Zhiruo sat next to Yue Lingshan, her eyes never leaving Qin Han since he entered, her expression full of resentment.

Zhao Min sat at the other end, opening and closing the folding fan in her hand.

The Western Xia envoy, Ye Lichang, kept turning his head to wipe his sweat, fearing that his empress might impulsively run out from somewhere.

Yelü Chucai of the Liao Kingdom remained calm, treating it as an opportunity to attend a banquet and observe Princess Yelü Yan's life.

The brides were led to the backyard by the matchmaker, and only then did the main hall truly become noisy.

Dong Tianbao, carrying a wine jar in one hand and patting his chest with the other, squeezed his way to Qin Han's side.

"Brother, leave the brothers in the front yard to Junbao and me. Anyone who dares to try and force you to drink will have to ask my belly first!"

Zhang Junbao looked over helplessly.

"You should drink less. Every time you drink too much, you act crazy and wield your sword in the training ground. You're not ashamed, but I am."

These words made Dong Tianbao's face turn awkward, and he looked at him with annoyance.

"I call that being carefree, you wouldn't understand!"

The people around them started making a fuss after hearing this.

Qin Han smiled.

"You can do whatever you want today, just don't accidentally hurt the guests."

As he spoke, he approached Zhou Zhiruo and saw that the girl was turning her face away and not saying a word.

Dong Tianbao was very perceptive and quickly stopped some people who came forward to offer him a toast.

Qin Han walked over and lowered his voice slightly: "I'll come find you after this place is cleared up."

Zhou Zhiruo glanced at him and let out a soft hum.

"You still have time to see me tonight? You have a bunch of brides in your backyard."

Qin Han slapped her across the face in annoyance. Zhou Zhiruo blushed, but was relieved to find that no one was paying attention.

Zhao Min saw this scene through the crowd, snorted, and muttered something under her breath.

"All you do is seduce people."

Master Zhang walked over at this moment.

"Your Highness, this old Taoist priest offers you a toast. Today is a joyous occasion, and this old Taoist priest is happy for Your Highness as well."

Qin Han quickly clinked his hands together, bowed deeply, and dared not overstep his bounds in the slightest.

"Since you are here to attend my wedding, I'll drink this toast first."

The two tilted their heads back and drank the wine in one gulp.

Master Zhang put down his wine cup and slowly began to speak.

"The prince's first wife is no ordinary woman; there are only a handful of women with such a restrained aura."

Qin Han was not surprised that Master Zhang could see through it, because this person was only strong and not weak. Li Canghai usually kept his aura hidden, but today, standing in the main seat and bowing, he inevitably let out a little bit of it.

Qin Han cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"You flatter me, Master. My wife and I will definitely seek your guidance once we are done with things here in a couple of days."

This is exactly what Master Zhang was thinking. At their level, it's rare for them to discuss the Dao with others anymore.

"Very well, this old Taoist will stay in Chengdu for a few more days and soak up some of the joyous atmosphere."

Seeing the lively conversation, Yue Buqun brought Ning Zhongze over to offer a toast.

"Your Highness, the entire Mount Hua has been greatly fortunate to receive your patronage on numerous occasions. I, Yue, offer this toast in gratitude!"

Qin Han raised his hand and lifted his cup.

"Sect Leader Yue, you're too kind. From now on, we are all fellow martial artists. In the future, when Huashan disciples come to Sichuan, just mention my name."

Yue Buqun was moved by these words and toasted them three times.

Yue Lingshan hid behind her mother to peek at Qin Han, but Ning Zhongze pulled her back down.

Zhao Min got up and walked over to Qin Han, holding a wine glass and giving a cryptic smile.

"Your Highness, King Qin, you must have a drink with me today, at least?"

Zhou Zhiruo had somehow moved to the other side as well.

"Your Highness, since the Princess has come from afar, you should certainly drink this cup, shouldn't you?"

Zhao Min turned her head and glared at Zhou Zhiruo.

"Sect Leader Zhou, you're meddling too much! Do I, a princess, need you to answer my questions when I offer a toast?"

Zhou Zhiruo smiled politely.

"I'm afraid some people will come uninvited, drink too much, and make a fool of themselves."

Qin Han was flanked by the two women, one on each side. He raised his hand to rub his temples and pressed down on one shoulder with each hand.

"You two come out with me, and drink this glass of wine over there."

Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo exchanged a glance and followed him to the corner of the corridor.

Qin Han had someone bring a pot of wine and fill all three cups.

"I'll toast both of you, and nobody's going to cause any trouble tonight, okay?"

Zhou Zhiruo turned to look at him.

"What, are you afraid I'll spoil your wedding night?"

Zhao Min spoke softly.

"They're clearly afraid I'll come in and tear your roof off."

Qin Han tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp, then poured himself a second cup.

"I'm afraid you two will get hurt. If you two really fight, my palace won't be enough for you to tear down."

Zhao Min turned away without saying a word.

Zhou Zhiruo patted his collar.

"You better remember what I said tonight. If you dare forget, I'll make sure you never have a moment's peace again."

Qin Han escorted the people back to their seats, and then, along with Xiao Feng and the others, toured the tables of guests.

There were more than 300 tables set up in the main hall and courtyard, and even more outside. The commotion spread from the street to the end of the alley.

Various figures moved back and forth among the guests.

Yang Guo and Gongsun Lü'e sat at the middle table, watching Qin Han being toasted by everyone.

He breathed a sigh of relief as he touched the cup.

"Luckily, I didn't drag my mother along to this feast."

Gongsun Lü'e smiled slightly.

"You, you, just drink your wine and stop talking nonsense."

Yang Guo scratched his head awkwardly, then raised his cup and clinked it against hers.

The banquet lasted until late into the night. Qin Han spent the last few envoys in the front yard, his body reeking of alcohol.

The red lanterns on both sides of the corridor swayed slightly in the night breeze.

Qin Han arrived at a door, and three figures could be seen through the paper window.

When he pushed open the door, the room was filled with warm yellow candlelight, and the red silk wedding curtains in front of the bed hung neatly.

Li Canghai, Xiaolongnu, and Li Mochou sat side by side on the wedding bed, with red dates, longans, and peanuts scattered on the bright red brocade quilt.

As for why this arrangement was made, those who know, know.

Qin Han took the gold scale bar wrapped in red cloth from the table, stepped forward, and flicked it lightly with his wrist.

Li Canghai's face looked very gentle in the candlelight.

"What are you looking at? It's not like this is the first time we've seen this."

Qin Han smiled and replied, "But you look especially good today."

Li Canghai turned his head away, his earlobes turning slightly red.

Qin Han continued to lift the scales in his hand, aiming at the red veils of Xiaolongnu and Li Mochou.