Chapter 433: Welcoming Dispute
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Two days later…
The w.a.n.g clan had their doors opened early in the morning. w.a.n.g Tianhao’s n.o.ble status was high even in Daqi Kingdom, let alone Feng City.
From the imperial court to the n.o.bility, all the famous families of the country gathered to witness the ceremony. The guests were full of enthusiasm and congratulatory words over the union.
Before the day became bright, the w.a.n.g clan had lost count of the guests attending. Even w.a.n.g Tianhao, a warrior in the mid-stages of cultivation, was busy going back and forth. He barely even had the chance to stop and catch a breath, let alone get himself a drink.
The others in the family were even dizzier, but their eyes were full of joy and pride. Since w.a.n.g Tianhao had become a defender of the country, even those who once held a low position had now risen in status as well.
It was only early in the morning but w.a.n.g Tianhao felt like he was drained out from a neverending fight on the fiercest battlefield. However, the wedding had only just begun.
When the time arrived w.a.n.g Tianhao turned over to get a glimpse of what was happening. Among the crowd of long-awaited guests, he hurriedly made his way to the Jin family.
His old childishness had already faded away. He wore a dark red brocade robe, a white jade crown, and a pair of black suede ankle-high boots.
The three great blessings of life were meeting the love of one’s life, the night of intimate relations, and achieving the best of the best. In just a short time, he had achieved two out of three. It was impossible not to feel elated.
Right now, all he wanted was to see Yuhuan. They had not seen each other since they were at the military court.
At the same time, both sides of the street were surrounded by lively people. All of Feng City was almost empty just to catch a glimpse of the youngest protector of the country.
Seeing w.a.n.g Tianhao’s welcoming team come over, there was a commotion in the crowd and the people standing behind them laboriously probed forward and rushed to see the legendary w.a.n.g Tianhao. He was a legend of Feng City. For these people, it was a blessing to see the protector and warrior of the country with their own eyes, who had the presence of a G.o.d.
It was not spring but both sides of the roads were full of fresh flowers. The flowers burst into the air, and people could not help but be intoxicated. The trees on both sides were also hung with countless red lanterns, gently swinging in the breeze, as if cheering for this festive day.
The welcoming team blew all the way, pa.s.sing through the crowded shoulders until they had arrived at the front door of the Jin clan. In front of the door stood several clan elders, respectfully admiring the arrival of the team.
“The man of honor is coming!” a young man from the family hurriedly called out.
A deafening firecracker started to fire up and the gongs and drums began to ring. A group of children watched happily. The scene was quite festive.
w.a.n.g Tianhao went to the gate and immediately turned over. He hung his coat and caught a glimpse of the elders. He said a few respectful words as he knelt in front of them. After a while, the elders of the Jin clan smiled in satisfaction. w.a.n.g Tianhao may be junior to them but in Feng City, he was a n.o.ble. Hence, they would get used to it.
“Why didn’t the ancestors of the Jin clan came out? Does young master have to usher him?” Xu Shu looked around as his brow wrinkled.
“Hey, what did you just say?! You have no right!” Elderly Jin Jiu snorted. He was a man born with a sullen and grumpy temper.
“Whoever you are, I don’t want to know. The elders of the Jin clan can only talk to me, the highest member of the w.a.n.g clan. If he does not come out and usher, this marriage is off,” Xu Shu looked dead into their eyes and said.
“What’d you say? You old geezer! This is Jin territory. You have no right to flash your pride here!” Elderly Jin Jiu scoffed angrily.
“Xu Shu, what do you think you’re doing…” w.a.n.g Tianhao said helplessly. On one side was Yuhuan’s family who he did not want to offend and embarra.s.s, on the other side was Xu Shu, who was like a teacher and a father to him throughout his life. He did not want to refute him in front of so many people. He looked at Xu Shu eagerly to send him the signal to stop talking.
A glimpse of anger could be clearly seen on the Jin side but they held their emotions. After all, the w.a.n.g clan now held sway over Feng City. If they were to cause any offense, it would be deadly for them. Despite their angry brows, there was no attack. Moreover, it was Yuhuan who was getting married and presenting the image of the Jin clan. They did not want to mess it up.
Just then, a loud voice came from the yard. During the conversation, the elders of the Jin clan had arrived at the door.
“Young Master w.a.n.g has arrived. We elders apologize for not knowing that the w.a.n.g clan had such a rule. According to custom, the elderly should be waiting in the front hall. I apologize if I’ve offended anyone, especially you,” the Jin elder said apologetically.
w.a.n.g Tianhao felt a little awkward. Before he could speak up, a cousin of his who was standing beside him spoke again.
“Hey, what customs?! Take a look at the ident.i.ty of the w.a.n.g clan. It applies to the Jin elders too.”
“You… How dare a lowlife as you speak in such a tone. Did the elders of the w.a.n.g clan did not teach the younger generation about respect?!” the Jin elders sighed in disappointment.
The Jin Clan elder’s face turned purplish-red in anger but he refrained from saying anything else.
“Without the tutor of the w.a.n.g clan, how can you Jin rise and protect the country? The w.a.n.g clan is the foremost family of Feng City so even if you’re the elder of the Jin clan, you would still have to show up and usher our young master! He’s much better than all of you!” Xu Shu said coldly.
“Xu Shu, stop talking,” w.a.n.g Tianhao who was on the side gently pulled Xu Shu to quiet him down.
“Young Master, you can’t be soft. If we don’t put them in their place, they would not look at us like the royal family that we are in their eyes!” Xu Shu said.
“Yes yes, Xu Shu is right. If the Jin clan can’t even look at us as n.o.bility, then what’s the good of it?” the young man of the welcoming team nodded in agreement. Their faces were full of arrogance.
“You b.i.t.c.h! You have no idea what’s right and wrong yet you dare to say that to my face!” some members of the Jin clan scoffed back in anger.
The ancestor and leader of the Jin clan screamed silently in their hearts as such words were taboo.
Sure enough, the w.a.n.g clan had always been arrogant since they had gained momentum. Hearing such language fired their hearts with anger.
Even w.a.n.g Tianhao could not help but frown. The w.a.n.g clan were running their mouths about having the top spot in Feng City.
For the time being, the atmosphere was tense.
The noise outside the door quickly spread into the house and several noisy middle-aged women began to talk more, causing Yuhuan to feel a little annoyed and resentful.
Today is her big day and if blood was shed, it would be unlucky. As things started getting out of hand, one of her maids of honor got out, trying to calm things down.
She sat on the edge of the bed frowning while holding the marriage invitation in her hand. She could not help but blame w.a.n.g Tianhao for what was happening right now.
On the side was Aunt Zhen, who became anxious listening to the news outside. She was a woman and although the Jin clan had been afraid of s.h.i.+ Mu for years now, both of them all respected him. This time, however, it was not at all appropriate.
Yuhuan was the only daughter of the Jin clan and her daughter’s happiness was her biggest concern. Looking at this situation, Aunt Zhen could not help but worry if her daughter would be bullied after she was married.
After a moment of cranky thoughts, she could not help but burst into tears.
When Yuhuan saw her mother’s sad tears, she became more anxious. From the bottom of her heart, she believed in w.a.n.g Tianhao’s feelings for her but she did not want to see the family shamed. She did not want to see her mother so sad. It was a mess and had she had no idea what to say. All she could do was pat her mother’s back to ease her feelings.
Just as the two sides of the clan confronted each other, a figure suddenly stepped out from the corner of the street. There was a colorful parrot on his shoulder.
s.h.i.+ Mu had been observing the corner of the street for a long time. Although he had no good feelings for the Jin family, he could not stand seeing Aunt Zhen and Yuhuan in such a situation.
“What’s going on? It’s supposed to be a big day, why are you fighting over who’s better? The Jin clan looks weak. Definitely not the w.a.n.g clan’s match,” s.h.i.+ Mu laughed as he walked.
His voice was not loud but it was clear enough to be heard.
For a time, the members of both the Jin and w.a.n.g clan turned and looked at each other to find out the source of the sound.
“Who are you to talk about the Jin clan?!” a member of the Jin clan was enraged.
“Who am I? You’re not sure?” s.h.i.+ Mu smiled slightly and looked at the Jin elder.
“s.h.i.+ Mu!” The Jin clan elder and w.a.n.g Tianhao immediately shouted at the same time. The other members of both clans were surprised.
Xu Shu looked at s.h.i.+ Mu, shocked. He initially seemed to think of something but his thoughts rolled down and he chose to be silent.
“Oh, it seems that the two of you still remember that it is under the glory,” s.h.i.+ Mu talked as he walked up to the Jin clan and w.a.n.g Tianhao.
“s.h.i.+ Mu, when did you come back?” w.a.n.g Tianhao looked at him in delight. Although he had lost twice to s.h.i.+ Mu, it was a thing of the past. Now he was a congenital mid-stage warrior. Seeing s.h.i.+ Mu, he could not help but feel the urge to spar with him again.
s.h.i.+ Mu did not pay attention to him. Instead, he turned to the w.a.n.g clan who previously shouted for a duel.
“If you want a duel, then let’s do it. You guys can come as a group or individually. I will represent the Jin clan as Aunt Zhen is my stepmother and Yuhuan is my sister. As her brother, I have the right to help her earn her pride.”
“s.h.i.+ Mu, since when did you enter the Jin clan? There is no room for you here!” a Jim disciple said.
“Oh really? Elder?” s.h.i.+ Mu snorted.
The Jim elder’s face had already become pale but he did not dare say too much to s.h.i.+ Mu. The blood in his veins ran cold. He could not take his family’s pride and name as a joke. Regardless, he did not dare to say a word.
“If that’s the case, there is a condition for the next test. Today is my sister’s big day. So no matter how rough the duel gets, no blood can be seen. Would Brother w.a.n.g not mind this?” s.h.i.+ Mu suddenly turned to w.a.n.g Tianhao and asked.
w.a.n.g Tianhao nodded slightly as he had been put in a complicated situation between both clans. What s.h.i.+ Mu said was a means of resolution. He only wished to end it as soon as possible so he could quickly get to Yuhuan.
As s.h.i.+ Mu saw this, he allowed Cai to fly over and supervise as he slowly walked toward the w.a.n.g clan.