When everyone came to the open space of Hengwu Courtyard, Marquis and Cong Ting naturally thought that they had a chance to win. Raven looked at Xia Chu with an inquiring look.
Xia Chu thought for a moment and then said to him: "Let's fight quickly."
Raven said hello, and the two sides opened up their stances.
Although everyone already knew the outcome, they never imagined that the moment they called the start, it would be the end.
Cong Ting hadn't seen his figure clearly yet, and the next moment he was lying on the ground outside the circle in a daze, not knowing what exactly happened just now.
"Cong Ting, why are you so stunned?" Mr. Hou was furious.
"I..." Cong Ting didn't know how to answer. He was not in a daze, but he really didn't know what happened just now.
"Dad, it's not that Cong Ting is in a daze, it's that the raven is too fast." Xia Chu Yingying defended him with a smile.
"How is that possible?" Mr. Hou's face was full of disbelief.
"Dad, if Bian Ding was the same as Cong Ting just now, you should believe in Raven's strength." Xia Chu walked up and took the Marquis' arm and said.
Bian Ding, who was hidden in the tree, let out a 'poof' sound. That was Bian Ding from before. Now he can at least hold on for a few rounds, okay
The Marquis looked at Raven, who was expressionless from beginning to end, and wondered how Xia Chu managed to recruit such a martial arts prodigy. Originally, I was worried about his safety every day, but now I can feel relieved.
As soon as he thought about this, he praised the raven: "Okay, I will feel more at ease having you following him in the future."
Raven actually bowed to the Marquis in an upright manner, which was regarded as accepting his request. Seeing Xia Chu's face was surprised, and he was really shocked. Raven was so arrogant that he had never saluted anyone. This was really the first time. See, fresh and tight.
Xia Chu blinked at the raven and gave him an approving smile. Then he turned to the Marquis and said, "Father, you deserve to bet and keep your promise."
The Marquis rubbed his head and smiled: "As a father, I just want to accompany you for a walk in the evening."
At one moment, people from three directions gathered at Prime Minister Du's residence.
The house was full of guests and friends, and the people who were originally laughing and joking turned into whispers because of the arrival of Xia Chu and his party.
It's no wonder that they looked at him strangely. His Highness King Mo, His Highness the Seventh Highness, Mr. Xiahou, and Old General Zhao all came empty-handed.
Although Xu Wenlan stood with them, Master Xu still accepted the courtesy.
Therefore, Xu Wenlan was the only one at the moment, and he seemed a little less embarrassed.
The strange thing is that Du Hanfei smiled instead of being angry. Hearing that they did not follow the courtesy, he greeted them politely: "It's fine if you come, don't be polite."
Xia Chu and the others laughed without saying a word, followed Du Han into the house, and were led to the banquet by him.
The emperor took his concubine Li with him and arrived at the auspicious moment. The court was full of kneeling ministers to express their gratitude for the emperor's kindness. Only Xia Chu and Xiao Yanjun stood and saluted at the two tables.
Du Hanfei originally had a separate table for the Emperor and Concubine Li, but by chance the Emperor saw Xia Chu's table and walked towards them with great interest.
Naturally, Concubine Li was unwilling to sit there, so she whispered something next to the emperor. The emperor nodded, and Concubine Li walked towards the table where Princess Yirou Xiao Yanjun was sitting.
Du Hanfei had no choice but to add a seat to Xia Chu's and Xiao Yanjun's tables respectively. Xiao Mubai, who was originally sitting at the top, also moved to the side.
After the emperor sat down, he kindly told everyone that today is a happy day, so there is no need to be formal and enjoy it.
Everyone thanked and flattered a few words, and then a voice came from outside the house: "The auspicious time has arrived."
Everyone who was not in their seats returned to the banquet to watch the ceremony. They were waiting to bow to the sky and the earth, to the high hall, and to the husband and wife. After the ceremony was completed, the bride was sent into the new house. When everyone started to make a fuss, Xiao Zimu stood up and said loudly: "This is The ceremony has been observed and the marriage has been completed, so naturally this great gift will be presented."
Everyone paused for a moment after hearing this. They were afraid that they had misunderstood His Highness the Seventh Prince just now, thinking that he was disrespectful when he came in vain.
At this time, when I heard that he was about to present a big gift, I naturally looked forward to it.
Xiao Yanjun gave them a two-meter-high purple-gold coral tree, which blinded their eyes. They didn't know what good things the Seventh Highness, who was also a prince, would come up with.
Du Hanfei walked over with an ugly expression on his face: "Does His Highness the Seventh Highness have to spoil the interest of the Emperor and everyone else?"
Xiao Zimu smiled warmly: "What did Prime Minister Du say? Of course I just wanted to add some interest to everyone."
Everyone heard the words and agreed: "Yes, yes, His Majesty Seventh Prince, please take it out quickly, don't hide it."
"How can your favorite disciple not come to Prime Minister Du's wedding banquet today? I specially invited him here for you. Bring him in." Xiao Zimu ordered to the door.
Bingwen then led Xue Xiuguo inside. Everyone was startled. They turned to look at the emperor and were stunned when they saw the emperor's expression.
Naturally everyone knew Xue Xiuguo. Logically speaking, it would be understandable if he returned to the capital in accordance with the regulations and had a drink at his disciple's wedding banquet. However, judging from the emperor's face, he didn't know anything about it.
Everyone looked at Du Hanfei and saw that his face was sullen and livid, so he knew that something must have happened in Wanzhou. Even Yan Hu was gone, and there was no news at all.
But he never expected that Xue Xiuguo would return to Beijing at this time and appear at his son's wedding banquet.
Xue Xiuguo saluted the emperor, but the emperor looked at Xiao Zimu inquiringly, wondering what kind of medicine he was selling in the gourd.
"Father, don't worry, I haven't finished sending my gifts yet." Xiao Zimu said warmly to the emperor and clapped his hands again. Shi Zhongfei led a group of young men to carry ten Big boxes came in and were filled to the brim.
If everyone had been shocked when they saw Xue Xiuguo just now, they were extremely curious when they saw these ten boxes. They all stretched their necks and waited for Du Hanfei to open them to find out.
But Du Hanfei stood motionless, he didn't want to and didn't dare to open it.
He didn't know what was inside, and because he didn't know, he was terrified.
"Prime Minister Du, won't you open it and take a look?" Xiao Zimu had a smile on his lips, which made people feel like spring breeze.
Du Hanfei, however, felt a chill and a cold wind all over his body, staring deeply at Xiao Zimu without saying a word or moving at all.
In the end, the emperor could not see that the situation was deadlocked here, and ordered the guard commander Yu Yecheng to lead people to open it.
When Yu Yecheng led nine guards to open the ten boxes at the same time, the emperor slapped the table and became furious. Everyone took a breath and looked at Xiao Zimu in horror, not understanding that he had given these to him on his happy day. What does this thing do
Du Hanfei's legs immediately went weak. He planned for the worst and prepared many possibilities for what might be in those boxes.
But he never expected that the weapons inside would be the weapons he had privately forged in Suzhou...
(End of chapter)