Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

"But Yongzhen, don't complain that Mingkong did this in a rush. Although there are no people coming to celebrate, they are all family, so it's comfortable and fun. With so many rules and regulations, it's actually hard to bear!"

How can they be teaching her not to be picky? That's incredibly naive!

"How could I possibly mind? I'm overjoyed! Mother, you're overthinking it!"

Madam Zhen didn't say anything more, she just looked at her daughter with a smile.

"Yongzhen, don't just stand there, hurry up and take a bath to cleanse yourself, I'll help you with your hair and clothes."

......

After Li Lu recovered, she still felt dizzy from time to time, but it was no longer a serious problem. Time would heal her soul and slowly erase the pain in her heart.

Upon learning the news her daughter Qingning had brought back, a rare smile appeared on Li Lu's face.

“It’s a good thing. It’s simple, but the sentiment is genuine. I didn’t expect Mingkong to be in a foreign country and was thinking of preparing this for you.”

"hey-hey!"

Qingning smiled foolishly. She always went out without makeup, and this was a rare occasion for her to dress up, which made her quite nervous.

"My daughter didn't feel anything when she did that kind of thing with her brother last time, but now she suddenly feels like she's growing up."

The beautiful woman chuckled, amused by her daughter's words, and playfully scolded:

"This isn't growing up, this is getting ready to settle down! Hurry up and take a shower, time flies by, don't let Mingkong be all ready while you haven't even started showering!"

......

The daytime passed in the blink of an eye.

In the morning it was just an ordinary pavilion, but by the afternoon it had transformed into a brightly decorated wedding house.

Red satin hung above the window, and the maids walking back and forth all wore joyful smiles.

Chu Mingkong had also changed into the groom's red robe early on. Strangely enough, before putting it on, he felt that it was nothing special, but once he put on the clothes, something inexplicable seemed to have changed inside him.

As the maids greeted him with "Congratulations, Your Highness," Chu Mingkong appeared calm and smiled, but only he knew the excitement he felt.

The little ones were given a good wash by Aunt Gu and the others, and dressed in little red dresses. However, they didn't understand much about it and just thought it should be a happy thing.

The cat was even more direct; she was simply waiting for food.

"Daddy, where's Fengying Mother?" The little guy finally managed to shift his attention away from the food.

“Your mother, Fengying, is also preparing and will be out in a little while.”

Are Fengying and Yunhan considered part of the second batch? These people are a bit special; they can't pay respects to their elders with Qingning and the others, so they can only be carried out on their backs for the ceremony.

Actually, Nongyu originally had one too, but after hearing about Zuo Qiuchi's situation, she decided to accompany her and save it for next time.

In terms of the process, the wedding procession has been simplified from going to the bride's house to picking her up to going to the bride's room.

There were no awkward rituals like hiding red sleeves to embarrass the groom; everything proceeded smoothly and quickly.

Chu Mingkong gently knocked on the girls' doors, then went in and carried them out one by one. The girls, after washing and dressing up, were all bright and beautiful, like spring peach blossoms, adorned with dazzling decorations.

On her rosy cheeks, it was hard to tell whether it was rouge or blush.

When Hongzhuang Jinyu was carried out by Chu Mingkong, Zhong Feihuang couldn't help but tease her:

"Jinyu, what brand of rouge is this? It's such a beautiful red!"

"It was all given by Chu Lang, I didn't know anything about it, hehe!" Jin Yu, who is usually so shameless, was actually a little shy for once.

Chu Mingkong was starting to feel the strain; he had already made several trips back and forth, and the wedding procession wasn't even over yet...

When it was Xiao Yunhan's turn, Chu Mingkong's feelings were somewhat complicated, but he still carried her on his back without hesitation.

However, just as he carried Xiao Yunhan into the wedding banquet hall like Pigsy carrying his wife, several "strange" figures appeared at the cat's table.

One of the figures was strikingly beautiful and aloof, with snow-white hair.

"...?"

Question marks appeared above Chu Mingkong's and Xiao Yunhan's heads at the same time.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Yunhan: Master, look, we're bowing to each other!

On the way to pick up the bride, Chu Mingkong moved nimbly, occasionally slowing down to give the girl on his back time to adjust, so as not to shake off her red embroidered shoes and other items.

But this time he was truly stunned and stood there frozen...

The daughter who appeared at the table with the cat was none other than Shen Xuejun, his master's wife, whom he had not seen for several months since he said goodbye to him in Xiling.

This aura could not possibly be an illusion!

Beside her, for some reason, there were two other women: one was Princess Ruyu, whom she had met during the martial arts competition in Tianya City, and the other was the Asura King.

Both have white hair, but Shura King's sexy and delicate black skin gives her a different charm compared to Shen Xuejun.

"Yunhan, am I hallucinating?" Chu Mingkong asked quietly, asking a silly question.

Xiao Yunhan was no less surprised than Chu Mingkong; she couldn't understand why her master would appear here.

Was it because of his own message?

They've only been here a few days, yet they've already rushed over from Wenqing Pavilion. Did they use some kind of large teleportation array?

Shen Xuejun seemed to have just noticed their stunned expressions. She took a sip of tea and asked calmly:

"Isn't this a wedding? Why are you suddenly standing still?"

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Although it had been a long time since they last met, there was no awkwardness between them. Ru Yu was also quite outgoing and lively, probably the kind of energetic but subtly naive young lady.

"Long time no see, Jinyu. How come you're all married now, and you even have Princess Yongzhen... and my elder sister?"

She was taken away from the turmoil of the capital at a young age and was not very familiar with the imperial relatives in the capital. She could only vaguely recall their names and greeted a group of people she knew.

The Asura King treated the tea like wine, without saying much.

Chu Mingkong sensed an invisible pressure from his master's wife's words and tone.

He steeled himself, carried Yunhan, dressed in a red wedding gown, to the banquet hall, placed her in a spot separate from Jinyu and the others, and continued back, as there was still one last Fengying to catch.

Inside the room, Fengying, sitting on the edge of the bed, sensed the situation outside and a charming, bright smile appeared on her face:

"Who said there were no guests? They've arrived."

"That's going too far! Don't make fun of me at a time like this!"

Chu Mingkong's back was a little sweaty, but he still had to give the praise he deserved.

He knelt before Fengying's jade-like feet, slipped the embroidered shoes onto those flawless, white feet, and praised:

"Fengying is getting more and more beautiful~"

"It's good to know!"

Fengying generously accepted the compliments, gave him a charming and alluring wink, and then got up and lay on his back.

Back in the hall, the important task of welcoming the bride was finally over.

Following the normal procedure, we are now proceeding to the wedding ceremony, where we will receive the blessings and witnesses of our ancestors and elders.

What we have no shortage of here now are elders.

What was originally just a seating area for the parents-in-law has now been expanded to include an entire row, with Aunt Gu, Pei Mi, and others sitting there.

It looked a bit ridiculous, but no one objected.

Chu Mingkong led the girls forward to the wedding ceremony one by one, starting with Rong'er.

He took Shangguan Rong's soft hand and led her to Aunt Gu, Xiao Zhi, and Wan Hua.

Gu Jungui's face was beaming as she said to Shangguan Rong:

"Rong'er, just think of me as your mother. I know you miss your parents, but in the future we'll be even closer relatives~"

Xiao Zhi also interrupted:

"Rong'er, I've long considered you my wife. When you feel homesick, feel free to chat with us."

Then came the tea ceremony for the elders. Gu Jun Gui and the others didn't dare to drink too much, as there were still many cups of tea to come, and they were worried about overdoing it if they didn't take it easy.

In the wedding banquet hall, a table for the heaven and earth had been set up early, with offerings and other items placed on it.

Qingse changed into a bright and elegant red emcee cheongsam. She led the recitation, guiding Chu Mingkong and Rong'er to bow and kowtow to each other, and then temporarily escorted Chu Mingkong back to his seat.

Next up was Jinyu. Her steps were quick and careful, as if she were afraid of stepping on her skirt and making a fool of herself. But you could also feel her eagerness in her steps, as if she couldn't wait to get ready and pay her respects to her parents.

This time, Chu Mingkong and she served tea to Xiao Zhi, Wan Hua, and Pei Mi.

Wan Hua spoke first, saying:

"Jinyu, you've always been our source of joy. Everyone loves you. You're so cute even when you're being noisy and boisterous. Keep being happy in the future!"

Xiao Zhi had said almost everything she wanted to say, so she simply nodded. She and Jin Yu often chatted and were quite close.

Pei Mi's eyes reflected her daughter in her dazzling red wedding dress. She pursed her lips and said:

"She can be as mischievous as she wants, but she should be more sensible by now. She always drives me crazy!"

Jin Yu stuck out her tongue.

After the bowing ceremony was over, Chu Mingkong brought Yongzhen up.

To be honest, Yongzhen's side was the most impressive. She was in a couple of positions, and it wouldn't be appropriate to lie in the room while she was performing the wedding ceremony, so she simply dressed both of her bodies in red.

Jin Yu, after settling into her seat, couldn't help but complain, "Yongzhen is too greedy; how can she wear two sets of clothes by herself!"

After drinking the tea her daughter offered, Madam Zhen said irritably:

"This is clearly a wedding ceremony for a young couple, but Yongzhen, you've managed to make it look like a three-person affair."

Xiao Zhi and Wan Hua are Chu Mingkong's elders, so they are almost always present when he drinks tea.

Xiao Zhi and Madam Zhen laughed and said:

"Madam Zhen probably has something to say. There are clearly two daughters, so why is there only one cup of tea?"

A hearty laugh filled the room.

Shen Xuejun and Shura King belong to the silent duo, but with Zuo Qiuchi around, Shen Xuejun will still occasionally respond to Zuo Qiuchi's attempts to strike up a conversation.