Chapter 675: Hu Family Village’s Joyous Event
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Zhang Zhan’s escort team had set off from the Yongding County office. There were originally more than 30 people, 20 of whom were bailiffs, 10 were matchmakers, attendants, maidservants, and so on.
They didn’t expect that Hu Family Village was so famous now. Along the way, everyone heard that they were going to Hu Family Village to receive the bride and that the dignified county magistrate was getting married. Everyone wanted to join in the fun and see what the famous Hu Family Village looked like.
As they walked, the team grew to more than 200 people. There were also some enthusiastic and talented villagers who took out their gongs and drums and followed them all the way to Hu Family Village.
There were two roads leading from all over to Hu Family Village. One was the official road, and the other was a village road. The village road that the villagers of Hu Family Village had built out of their own pocket looked even smoother than the official road.
Although it was not as s.p.a.cious as the official road, it was pleasing to the eye.
Especially the various flowers that bloomed along the way, it made everyone click their tongues in wonder.
“This Hu Family Village must be an elegant village. The wildflowers that can be seen everywhere actually look really good here.”
“Now, there’s no need to worry about marriage among the girls and boys in Hu Family Village. Let’s not talk about the boys. The young girls of the right age are all fighting to marry there. The girls living there basically won’t marry out to other villages either.”
“That’s right. For the girls, their requirements are quite modest. They don’t ask for a dowry, nor do they expect you to marry into their families. They simply want to marry someone from a nearby village with a similar family background. But even with such simple requirements, it’s still difficult to find suitable matches among the girls in the surrounding ten-mile radius of Hu’s Village.”
“I heard that not only is there a general’s temple in their village, but there’s also a jade fairy temple. I’ve heard from people who’ve been there that the fairy was modeled after Village Lord Yu!”
“I might not have even heard of other n.o.bles, but this Village Lord Yu can be said to be a household name. She’s the golden phoenix that flew out from us b.u.mpkins!”
“Let’s not talk about it anymore. We’ve arrived at Hu Family Village. We have to go and rub off on some of that good fortune.”
“Haha, I’ve already prepared the red envelopes. If I meet the bride, I’ll also bring a gift to celebrate and ask for a drink.”
These people chatted and laughed all the way to Hu Family Village. The lively bridal escort team stunned the people of Hu Family Village.
Why were so many people here?
On the contrary, several elders including Old Master Hu burst into laughter, and the wrinkles at the corners of their eyes creased up. “This shows that the officials this year value our village and appreciate Madam Zhou.”
Madam Zhou was the official t.i.tle given to Widow Zhou by the elders. Her original family was not very good. They did not give her a name until she got married.
Zhang Zhan was nervous all the way, but when they arrived at the village entrance, he couldn’t be nervous anymore.
He had sacrificed a lot to get this marriage. Initially, he was still a little angry. Later on, as his relationship with Madam Zhou deepened, he pitied her more.
He originally thought that she was just a regular person living a hard life in the mortal world. He didn’t expect her to be a straightforward iron lady. After interacting with her for a long time, he felt that she was exceptionally considerate and thoughtful. There was nothing wrong with her actions.
Even if because of this, he might never be able to return to Wanning City in his life, and those n.o.ble t.i.tles and family backgrounds were not fated with him. He might be trapped in the position of county magistrate for the rest of his life, but he was willing to endure it.
“Groom, please dismount.”
With the wedding maid’s shout, Zhang Zhan came back to his senses and was about to dismount when he paused.
He saw more than ten strong men bare-chested and holding wooden sticks as thick as arms. All of them were looking at him covetously.
At the side, Ah Yu shouted with a smile, “Sir County Magistrate, if you want to get off the horse, please pa.s.s this test and establish your dominance.”
Seeing that he did not move, Ah Yu pointed at the large jar of water beside her. “Or, you can drink this bowl of water.”
Zhang Zhan looked at the “bowl” and fell silent..