bestfiction Chapter 137 Arriving at the Yue Family Home
Chapter 137 Arriving at the Yue Family Home
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the other soldiers who were loading cargo at the rear finished their tasks and came to sit in the front cabin. Yue Xingtian didn't dwell on the topic and started handing out wedding candies.
Candy is a rare commodity for mortals, and the same is true for cultivators. It's not that candy is difficult to make, but rather that candy imbued with spiritual energy is simply unnecessary. There are plenty of sweet and delicious exotic fruits among rare treasures, so why bother making them into candy?
The candy Yue Xingtian pulled out of his pocket was something he had accumulated over the years while traveling as the captain of the supply team. It was originally meant to be distributed to the younger members of the clan, but unexpectedly, it had to be used as wedding candy today.
"Come on, little brother Cuihong, have some wedding candy."
Yue Xingtian also tossed one to Zhong Ming, who didn't stand on ceremony and threw it into his mouth... stuffing it into the storage stone denture.
Well... who knows, I might get married someday too, and I'll have to hand out wedding candies then. I'll save them up one by one. Mine are even better than Yue Xingtian's; mine are "imported wedding candies."
The other soldiers didn't stand on ceremony either. While munching on candy, they each took out some rather shabby gifts. They had shared joys and sorrows for so many years that they knew each other's underwear perfectly well. Yue Xingtian knew that these old brothers couldn't offer anything of value.
If there were any good stuff, the guys would have swarmed in and devoured it all long ago. How could it still be here now?
"Everyone, be alert for a moment. Check if there are any arrangements at my place. If Grandpa doesn't say anything, you'll all be my best men."
"Brother Yue, can we take the bridesmaid from next door with us?"
"You all better behave yourselves. If you really have your eye on someone, tell me and I'll act as your matchmaker. Otherwise, don't make any moves and don't embarrass me."
The veterans under Yue Xingtian's command are usually quite reliable. The only concern is that if his great-grandfather gets excited today and takes out some aged wine to drink, who knows what these veterans might do if they get drunk.
Similarly, Yue Xingtian also invited Zhong Ming to be his best man, but... since Zhong Ming's appearance is rather unattractive, it's better to put him at the back of the list.
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The airship began to slow down; ahead lay the Yue family's territory, Yuejia Town, located at the foot of Shuangjian Mountain.
Although it is called Yuejia Town, in reality, after years of vigorous development, it has become connected with the surrounding towns, villages, and fortified settlements. The government is considering unifying this area into a city.
As soon as the cabin door of the flying boat opened, Zhong Ming didn't even have time to look at the scene outside before the sound of gongs and drums came in. Thousands of firecrackers were set off, and blue smoke rose from outside. The red confetti from the firecrackers and the pungent smell of explosions filled the cabin together.
"The groom is here~~ The groom is here~~"
The little boy in charge of shouting did his best. Although he was just an ordinary child, the wealthy landlord Yue family said that he could shout as long as he wanted. If he made the old master happy, he would get a piece of candy for each shout.
The Yue family has an extremely kind and honest family tradition. The wedding candies they give are like gold ingots, big and heavy. If given to a poorer family, a single candy could be cut into more than ten pieces to be used when visiting relatives during the New Year.
The outside was incredibly noisy. Yue Xingtian patted Yue Kaishan on the shoulder and said, "You'll be the best man later. Except for the bridal chamber, you're not allowed to go in. Stay close to me everywhere else. My great-grandfather asked about your arm today, so I'll cover for him. He won't do anything to me on such a joyous occasion. From now on, it's up to you."
Having said that, he straightened his bright red clothes and stepped out of the flying boat with an air of grandeur.
The rest of the brothers immediately followed. Regardless of their appearance, the veterans had many scars on their faces and had killed countless enemies, so they had a strong aura. Just by walking out in a row, they exuded a powerful presence.
However... the people of Yuejia Town were not intimidated at all; on the contrary, their cheers became even more intense.
Under the leadership of the Yue family, this human settlement was extremely martial, providing a large number of soldiers, not only cultivators but also many ordinary mortals. The younger generation in the town greatly admired the heroes who had fought on the battlefield, and their eyes lit up when they saw these veterans.
Yue Xingtian strode forward, leading his old brothers through the town's central avenue. Along the way, neighbors greeted them and responded with handfuls of wedding candy.
Looking at the lively scene around him, Zhong Ming was gradually infected by the joyful mood. Happiness is contagious, and everyone was smiling from the bottom of their hearts, their smiles sweeter than candies the size of gold ingots.
The magnificent Yue family mansion is located deep in the town. At first glance, it appears as just a slightly spacious gate, but looking back, it stretches out into a vast architectural complex, with numerous small halls, side rooms, and wide corridors forming a huge architectural cluster.
Yue Kaishan quietly explained that the entire mansion was arranged according to celestial phenomena. Although the mansion appeared chaotic, it was actually well-organized and one would not get lost while walking through it.
At the main gate, a large group of people came to welcome Yue Xingtian, and standing in the middle was the "great-grandfather" mentioned by Yue Kaishan.
The old man had a full beard, which was now white due to his age, but he was still very strong. The powerful physique of a cultivator kept his blood and energy vigorous, and his beard was as flamboyant as it had been in his youth, making him look like a white-maned lion from afar.
"Hahaha, Xiao Xingtian is back, come here quickly." The old man was in excellent spirits. If it weren't for the rules he had set for himself, he would have rushed to the flying boat dock to greet him long ago. Now he couldn't hold back any longer, so he strode forward and grabbed Yue Xingtian.
The burly man, who was more than a head taller than Zhong Ming, turned pale instantly and said through gritted teeth, "Great-grandfather is in good health; he can live for hundreds more years."
The old man pressed down a few more times, pinched Yue Xingtian's arm muscles, and laughed loudly, "Good, good, good!" He then pulled Yue Xingtian inside.
Zhong Ming glimpsed through the crowd that Yue Xingtian was secretly rubbing his arm that had been pinched...
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Zhong Ming was assigned to the small courtyard where Yue Kaishan's parents lived. It was on the east side of the mansion, and although it was small and remote, it was still on the east side.
The east side belongs to the element of wood and is associated with yang. The East Palace of the Imperial City is where the Crown Prince resides and represents the future hope of the family.
An elderly man, probably in his fifties, stood at the door. It was a lively day, and he should have gone to greet Yue Xingtian, but he didn't. He knew that his son would also be coming back today, and he would be the only one left at home. Without him, the house would just be a house.
I spotted my son in the distance; that's how people always are when they escape from the hustle and bustle.
He looks taller, but thinner.
He remained motionless, like a statue.
Yue Kaishan saw his father from afar, but from his perspective...
The old father, holding a teapot in his hand, stared seriously at the road coming from, leaning against the peach tree by the door, looking exactly like a shop owner who had just opened his shop and was waiting to brag to the passing neighbors.
He instinctively shrank back, not because his father was particularly strict, but because he clearly knew his father's expectations of him.
"Brother Cuihong, please keep the matter of the debt a secret."