A journey through ancient times, a journey of exquisite divine skills

Chapter 267 Wedding Night

At this moment, a sumptuous feast had already been set up in the entire courtyard, with tables laden with delicacies from land and sea, filling the air with their aroma.

The exquisite dishes showcased the elegance of the Cai family residence.

It also features the unique home-style delicacies of the countryside, brimming with genuine warmth and hospitality.

The refugees who had fled from the famine outside the city also wanted to come to Shanzi's wedding to offer their congratulations.

Unfortunately, none of them were able to enter the City of Illusions.

So a few days in advance, we would send each other a small token of our appreciation.

Some are homemade pickled vegetables, and some are hand-woven items. Although they are not valuable, they are full of deep affection.

After all, it's been the past two months.

Many refugees who fled to the area were carefully treated by Shanzi and others, and they developed a deep bond with them.

Shanzi, Daya, and others are usually gentle and warm-hearted, and they get along well with the refugees, having already become one of them.

King Ling really wanted to attend the wedding, but he was too busy with state affairs to spare the time.

So he sent eight auspicious stars as representatives to offer his congratulations, adding to the nobility and glory of the wedding.

The ministers of the six ministries also came to offer their congratulations, making the wedding even more lively and extraordinary.

However, the Imperial Physician Xu Jingru from the Imperial Hospital did not appear.

It turned out that ten days ago, Xu Jingru had discussed with King Ling about going to Anxing County to treat the plague, but still had not received King Ling's permission.

However, Xu Jingru cared deeply for the people and, disregarding the King's objections, secretly set off to follow the imperial physician to Anxing County.

When King Ling learned of this, he was furious.

But by then it was too late, and the Spirit King had no choice but to send Luo Bingqian to protect his safety.

At the wedding, everyone raised their glasses and offered their best wishes to Shanzi and Cai Yaoer.

"Shanzi, you must treat Yao'er well from now on. You two should support each other and live a harmonious and happy life!" an elder said with a smile.

Shanzi nodded quickly and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I definitely will!"

Cai Yao'er lowered her head shyly, her face beaming with a happy smile.

"Yao'er, Shanzi is a reliable and trustworthy child. You two will definitely be happy."

"If he dares to bully you, just tell Grandma, and Grandma will teach him a lesson for you!" Grandma Su said affectionately, holding Cai Yao'er's hand.

With tears welling in her eyes, Cai Yao'er looked at Grandma Su and said, "Grandma, don't worry, Brother Shanzi will definitely treat me well."

The eight auspicious stars also sent their blessings.

Qin Lingxing said, "I wish the newlyweds a long and happy marriage and many children."

Although the Spirit King was unable to attend in person, his blessings for the two of you were in no way diminished.

Hua Lingxing looked at Shanzi and recalled the days they spent in Sujia Village. She never imagined that he would be married so quickly.

"Shanzi, Sister Yang wishes you happiness and a long and fulfilling life together!"

Shanzi smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Yang!"

The six ministers also smiled and chimed in, "Yes, today's wedding is truly a lively and extraordinary affair."

This can be considered a joyous occasion for the Ling Kingdom in recent years!

May the wedding of the two newlyweds bring glory and honor to the Kingdom of Ling.

Everyone chatted and laughed, their cheerful voices echoing throughout the courtyard.

Everyone enjoyed the festive atmosphere and was immersed in the joy.

Before we knew it, night had fallen, and the sky was filled with dazzling stars.

The courtyard, which had been bustling all day, gradually quieted down.

As the guests gradually took their leave, Shanzi and Cai Yao'er finally enjoyed their peaceful moment.

Shanzi and Cai Yao'er walked hand in hand into the bridal chamber, where red candles flickered, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.

Cai Yao'er sat gently on the edge of the bed, and Shanzi walked to the table, poured a cup of wine for the two of them, and handed it to Cai Yao'er.

The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes and slowly drank the wine that symbolized eternity.

"Yao'er, from this day forward, we are husband and wife. From now on, no matter what storms we face, I will stand with you." Shanzi said softly, his eyes full of love.

Cai Yao'er nodded, her eyes glistening with tears, feeling utterly blissful at that moment.

"Brother Shanzi, it is the greatest honor of my life to have met you."

If it weren't for meeting Brother Shanzi, Yao'er would probably have already gone with her parents back then.

As Cai Yao'er spoke, she hugged Shanzi's chest and began to cry.

Shanzi stroked Cai Yao'er's hair and said softly, "Silly girl, today is our special day, why are you crying!"

Shanzi cupped Cai Yao'er's face in his hands and gently wiped away her tears.

"Don't cry, I'll protect you from now on!"

Cai Yao'er shook her head: "I'm not crying, I'm happy to be able to marry Brother Shanzi."

After saying that, she nestled against Shanzi's chest and said, "I will always be with you, never leaving you."

It was right outside the house where Shanzi and Cai Yao'er were.

Several furtive figures suddenly appeared, clearly uninvited guests.

These figures crouched low, moving very quietly, as if afraid of disturbing the people inside, and slowly made their way towards the window.

When they reached the window, they all pressed their ears against it.

They practically wanted to press their heads against the window paper, listening intently to the conversation between the two people inside.

At this moment, Shanzi and Cai Yao'er were sitting on the bed in the room, talking softly, immersed in the sweetness of their newlywed bliss.

Outside the house, however, the figures were quite restless.

It was a push and shove, everyone vying for the best spot, afraid of missing a single word of their conversation.

Suddenly, Shanzi, who was talking inside the room, keenly noticed a subtle movement coming from outside the window.

He frowned and shouted, "Who's out there!"

His voice was like a booming bell, resounding especially loud in the quiet night.

This shout was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Shanzi's figure shot out of the room like a black lightning bolt towards the door.

The figures peering out the window reacted with surprising speed the moment they heard Shanzi's voice.

Upon hearing Shanzi's question, the group panicked instantly.

Someone shouted, "Run!"

As they spoke, they each used their own lightness skills and fled in all directions like startled birds.

Shanzi pushed open the door and saw several figures, some of whom leaped over the wall like nimble monkeys, while others darted away from the courtyard gate.

Each person's movements were incredibly varied.

Seeing this, Shanzi could only shake his head helplessly and sigh.

At this moment, Cai Yao'er, who was inside the room, also quickly came to Shanzi's side.

She asked in a panic, "Brother Shanzi, what just happened?"

Shanzi looked both amused and exasperated, and explained to her, "It's those mischievous kids, Shizi and Shui'er. They probably want to eavesdrop on what we're saying in the room."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yao'er blushed deeply and called out softly, "Brother Shanzi!" Her voice was sweet and gentle, tinged with shyness.

Shanzi smiled, took her hand, and gently led her back into the room.

What happened inside the room will forever be etched in their hearts.