HCB Chapter 227 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 1
Chapter 227 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 1
North of Tianqi City.
The sun is shining and the breeze is not dry.
Today is the auspicious day for Xiao Ruojin, the third son of Emperor Tai'an and Prince Jingyu, to take a concubine.
Because Prince Jingyu doted on this concubine, the wedding banquet was prepared in a very grand manner, showcasing the nobility and glory of the royal family in every aspect.
Furthermore, since this concubine is the most secretive successor of the Shadow Sect in the Northern Li royal family for the past hundred years, the news has attracted the attention of various forces in Tianqi City as soon as it was released.
At this moment, almost all the prominent families and dignitaries in Tianqi City came to the Prince's Mansion to offer their congratulations.
The Jingyu Prince's Mansion had been completely renovated half a month ago. Large "double happiness" characters were pasted on the windows, pairs of red lanterns swayed gently in the wind, and red silk was hung all over every corner of the mansion as if it were free. Even the osmanthus trees in the courtyard were carefully decorated with colorful silk.
When Xiao Ruojin opened her eyes, she was greeted by such a festive scene.
I've time-traveled again!
The thought flashed through Xiao Ruojin's mind like lightning, and he subconsciously raised his hand and touched his chest—
Flat!
In an instant, an indescribable joy surged into his heart, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly filling his heart and then spreading throughout his body, causing his body to tremble slightly.
He's finally back to being a man!
Great!Great!
Xiao Ruojin was almost overjoyed and cried tears of happiness, her face beaming with undisguised joy.
If the hall hadn't been full of people, he almost would have taken off his clothes to take a look.
At this moment, Xiao Ruojin's joy was comparable to the happiness he felt when he first became emperor.
Just as Xiao Ruojin was immersed in the joy of becoming a man again, unable to extricate himself.
Looking up at his brother's joyful and satisfied expression, Xiao Ruofeng, who was obsessed with his brother, felt a heavy weight pressing on his heart, a weight he could not shake off.
Just now, he stopped Ye Dingzhi from trying to steal the bride.
This act not only alienated him from his former friends, but also forcibly broke up the marriage between Ye Dingzhi and Yi Wenjun, filling him with guilt and making him feel extremely ashamed towards the two of them.
But there was no other way; he was not only a junior teacher at the academy, but also the Prince of Langya in Beili. He always had to make a choice between affection and righteousness.
Now I only hope that my brother will treat Yi Wenjun well after he gets married, and that he will not let down the sacrifices and efforts he has made today.
Xiao Ruofeng suppressed the throbbing pain in his chest and forced himself to appear nonchalant.
He was injured when he stopped Ye Dingzhi, and the injury was quite serious.
However, in order to save Ye Dingzhi's life, it is necessary to cover up the fact that Ye Dingzhi had come to steal the bride.
Everything at this wedding had to be perfectly normal, so normal that nothing at all had actually happened.
Therefore, he could not show any abnormality, and even more so, he could not let others know that he was injured.
Now, let's just hope that nothing goes wrong with Yi Wenjun, otherwise...
Xiao Ruojin noticed the gaze that had lingered on him for so long. He composed himself slightly and turned to look back with a gentle yet profound gaze.
The young man standing below had a handsome face and an undeniable air of nobility between his brows.
It was none other than Emperor Tai'an's ninth son, and the original owner's younger brother from the same mother—Prince Langya, Xiao Ruofeng!
He studied under Mr. Li at the academy and entered the realm of carefree enlightenment at a young age. He was ranked first on the list of fine jade by the Hundred Knowledge Hall and was considered the best of his time.
Xiao Ruofeng was a man of great loyalty and humility, and he was also a strategist. In his youth, he led troops to quell a rebellion in Langya City.
He was a man of both literary and military talent, capable of bringing peace to the country and securing its stability; he was truly a rare talent.
Looking at the outstanding Xiao Ruofeng, Xiao Ruojin, who had raised children for decades, smiled kindly and generously gave Xiao Ruofeng the highest praise.
What a good child!
In his previous life, Xiao Ruojin spent decades carefully nurturing two generations of emperors. Perhaps because he had raised children for so long, he looked at Xiao Ruofeng in front of him as if he were looking at a child.
He naturally put himself in the position of an elder and began to analyze the child's character, abilities, potential, and future development possibilities.
In doing so, his domineering and stern aura diminished considerably, replaced by a gentler and... more benevolent demeanor.
Especially since Xiao Ruofeng was his younger brother, who was unyielding and devoted to helping him seize the throne, his attitude became even more lenient.
As the bride's sedan chair drew closer, the sounds of gongs and drums outside grew louder, mingling with the laughter and chatter inside the hall. For Xiao Ruojin, who had just transmigrated and hadn't yet sorted out her memories, it was quite noisy.
Looking at the hustle and bustle before her, Xiao Ruojin couldn't help but ponder inwardly.
Actually, he would rather spend his time in the funeral hall than get married.
Just like Hongli's previous life, he opened his eyes and became emperor, the supreme ruler, possessing the world. How exhilarating that must have been!
Just thinking about it makes me feel awesome!
Unfortunately, the moment I opened my eyes this time, I was in the wedding hall. The bride was already at the door, and even if I didn't want to get married now, it was too late.
Moreover, this marriage was not merely Prince Jingyu taking a concubine; it was also a political alliance, a way for the original owner to consolidate power for his succession.
The original owner had long harbored the idea of seizing the throne, but he had neither the support of his maternal clan nor the favor of Emperor Tai'an. He could only try his best to win over all the forces he could, and marriage was the simplest and most effective way for him to do so.
The side concubine Yi Wenjun is the only daughter of Ying Zong Yi Bu.
Yi Shuihan, the founder of the Shadow Sect, assisted Emperor Xiao Yi of the Northern Li Kingdom in establishing the Northern Li Kingdom and was one of the Eight Pillars of the Northern Li Kingdom.
After the founding of the Northern Kingdom, Yingzong was ordered to secretly guard the imperial city, taking it as his duty to protect the Xiao royal family, and secretly doing dirty and tiring work for the royal family.
Later, as the power of the martial arts world grew larger and became more difficult to control, Xiao Yi ordered the Shadow Sect of the Yi River Cold Sect to establish the Dark River Organization, which was responsible for monitoring the martial arts world.
It can be said that as long as the original owner married Yi Wenjun, he would also gain the support of the Shadow Sect. Gaining the support of the Shadow Sect would be equivalent to indirectly taking control of the Northern Li Imperial City and the entire martial arts world.
Therefore, after only meeting Yi Wenjun once, the original owner couldn't wait to go to Yi Bu to propose marriage.
In order for Yingzong to step into the limelight, Yi Bu disregarded Yi Wenjun's wishes and forcibly betrothed her to the original owner, thus binding Yingzong and the original owner together and making them a major help to the original owner in her struggle for the throne.
Logically speaking, the emperor would never agree to such a marriage, given the importance of the Shadow Clan.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Tai'an agreed and even personally issued an imperial decree to bestow the marriage, giving the original owner great honor and prestige.
Was Emperor Tai'an stupid?
Of course he's not stupid!
Does that mean he doesn't know the importance of the Shadow Sect?
How can it be!