I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

"This corner wasn't broken off by my second uncle as punishment. It was broken when I was a naughty child, tired of the palace rules, and wanted to see what the outside world was like, so I went to climb over the palace wall and fell."

"My second uncle even went to my grandfather's tomb and blamed himself for three days because of this."

"..."

Xi turned her head to the side, chuckling as she gently rubbed the baby dragon's head.

"You're quite lucky."

It only had a broken corner; it didn't get sick because of it.

“Hey, I’ve always been very lucky, sir.”

He gazed at her face during the day and whispered:

"Meeting Mr. is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me."

Returning to the 540-mile red bridal procession

"Sir, what would you like to eat for lunch?"

Having lingered in the painting for a while, Bai Zhou felt a bit hungry after returning to the inn. Looking at the time, it was almost noon, time for lunch.

"okay."

Xi casually agreed, still savoring what Bai Zhou had said to her, and therefore failed to hear Bai Zhou's question clearly.

"..."

So, what would you like to eat, sir?

Suppressing his doubts, Bai Zhou opened the window and glanced at the street. Soon he found a nearby and clean shop.

"Sir, let's eat at the restaurant across the street."

"……it is good."

■

The dishes of Wu and Yue are known for their freshness, with large crabs, fresh fish, shrimp and shellfish being frequent guests on people's tables in Wu and Yue.

However, because he was still suffering from the bitterness of the herbal soup during the day, he had to give up seafood this time and turn his appetite to another kind of fresh food.

"Tender bamboo shoots, fresh mushrooms, tofu, mixed vegetables... whatever you would like to eat, our chef can make it for you."

An Adaklis waiter proudly introduced his restaurant's signature dishes to Bai Zhou.

"Hmm...then...then let's have a stew of fresh mushrooms and pork, stir-fried bamboo shoots and mushrooms, and five-blessing pork and tofu puffs..."

After ordering four or five dishes, Bai Zhou finally looked at the staple food.

"...Would you like some cold noodles, sir?"

"can."

Xi is drinking tea.

She doesn't care what she eats, as long as someone is there to eat with her.

"Then give me two more bowls of noodles."

"Okay, wait a minute."

After noting these things down, the waiter, Crocodile Bro, quickly left.

"Sir... oh?"

Bai Zhou was preparing to speak with Xi when the sound of suona horns outside drew his attention.

The deafening sound of the suona horn seemed to open a melody, followed by the harmonious chorus of gongs, drums, and chimes, creating a joyful tune.

"What's going on here?"

During the day, he curiously peered out the window.

"Oh! Sir, look! There's a bride!"

"Ok?"

Is anyone getting married?

Also intrigued, Xi got up and walked to Bai Zhou's side, peeking out slightly.

What comes into view is a long, unbroken golden-red garrison, seemingly coming from the other side of the city.

In the procession, the red carrying boxes, each carried on a pole and carried on a carrying pole, were all lacquered in vermilion and gilded, gleaming with light. They contained everything from beds and tables to utensils, chests, and bedding, covering all daily necessities.

The long procession of women in red, stretching for miles, resembled a golden dragon draped in a red robe, exuding auspiciousness and joy.

"Wow! What a magnificent wedding procession!"

Having been away for so long, this was the first time Bai Zhou had seen people getting married, and he was filled with curiosity and joy.

"Oh, isn't this the daughter of the wealthy Gao family? Of course, today is Miss Gao's wedding day."

When the waiter's voice came over, Bai Zhou turned around and asked him about the cause of the matter.

"Master Gao? Young Master, could you tell me more?"

I tossed a few coins to the waiter, who caught them with a big smile.

"Young guest, you are unaware of this."

"This Master Gao is a well-known wealthy man and philanthropist in Gouwu City. He owns thousands of acres of fertile land and more than a dozen shops. To put it bluntly, he owns almost half of Gouwu City."

"However, despite his wealth, Master Gao did not commit any evil deeds such as bullying men and women. On the contrary, he was very friendly to the people of Gouwu, often funding road and bridge repairs or helping poor families in Gouwu. Oh, by the way, did you know that there was a disaster in the north not long ago? When Master Gao learned about this, he donated hundreds of dan of grain to support the area without hesitation."

"So this Master Gao really is a great philanthropist."

Bai Zhou was somewhat curious about how this wealthy man, Gao, was able to uphold his principles and continue doing good deeds.

"you do not say!"

The waiter continued:

"But Master Gao is a good man, yet he always had a worry in his heart."

"Heart disease?"

"Yes, it's just that Master Gao is getting old and has no son to carry on the family line, only a precious daughter, the apple of his eye."

"You've got it figured out. If someone could marry Miss Gao, wouldn't they inherit Master Gao's fortune and have a beautiful wife? They could skip half a lifetime of hard work."

"really."

Such things were commonplace in the capital during the day; he often heard about the male phoenix from the imperial guards on duty protecting him.

"So, what kind of man is this who can marry Miss Gao?"

"Hey, young guest, that man is a down-on-his-luck outsider. All I know is that his surname is Zhu. Two years ago, he became a tenant farmer for Master Gao. As long as the master provides him with food and lodging, he will work for them."

"However, that Zhu family man is honest-looking and has inexhaustible strength. An ordinary person can plow ten acres of land a day, but he can do the work of ten people. None of the Adakris of Gouwu can match that man's strength."

As he spoke, the waiter touched his head in embarrassment.

"That Zhu family man performed exceptionally well, and after a while, he caught the eye of Master Gao, who felt it was a waste that he was only farming. So he made him his bodyguard and even found a few martial arts instructors to teach him martial arts. The man was already very strong, and after learning martial arts, he became even more formidable. Even the old crocodile who knew some tricks couldn't get close to him."

"Later, when Master Gao went out to do business, he encountered bandits. It was a large band of bandits, more than fifty people. The bandits thought that Master Gao would not be able to escape, but the Zhu family man carried Master Gao and fought his way out."

"Wow, after that, the more Master Gao looked at that Zhu family man, the more pleasing he became. He also felt that he was getting old and might not have a son in the future, so he had the idea of ​​marrying his daughter to him."

"And then, as you just saw, that's what happened next."

"Master Gao held such a grand wedding for that Zhu family man and Miss Gao."

"so good."

After hearing the story, Bai Zhou couldn't help but sigh.

"I hope the newlyweds will be happy after their marriage."

After offering his blessings, Bai Zhou decided to fill his stomach.

Let's eat rice first.

As for the rest, it's all up to fate.

"Sir, the dishes are served."

"Okay. Coming soon."

Having witnessed the scene just now, Xi had a rather "outrageous" idea.

"Oh! These mushrooms are so fresh, and the bamboo shoots are so crisp. Sir, please have some more."

"Um……"

Xi ate slowly, her eyes fixed on Bai Zhou, as if she was thinking about something.

"Wow, the food in Wuyue is so delicious. It's so fresh and tender. I'm even more looking forward to the perch..."

"Sir, are you going to paint?"

Back at the inn, Bai Zhou saw Xi heading straight for the easel, so he quickly prepared brushes, ink, and paints for her and moved a small stool to sit beside her, ready to watch the painter paint.

With a light touch of the brush, thick ink and vermilion flow.

Long lines of people appeared on the main street of the capital.

"This is... a wedding procession..."

A long, crimson dragon stretched across half of the capital, its joyous melody resounding through the heavens. The people of the capital celebrated with jubilation, and every household was adorned with lanterns and decorations.

The scene then shifts to the groom, dressed in a red robe and wearing a black hat, beaming with joy. He is bending down to lift the red curtain of the sedan chair for the bride.

A gentle breeze swept by, lifting a corner of the bride's veil and faintly revealing her delicate, red lips.

In the blink of an eye, the scene has changed again.

This is the wedding ceremony, with heaven and earth above, the husband and wife bowing to each other. Guests fill the hall, and distinguished guests are seated everywhere.

only……

The more Bai looked at the groom, the more familiar he seemed.

Look at those amber-colored dragon horns, look at that ink-black dragon tail, and those equally blue eyes…