coobybook Chapter 958 A Feast at Hongmen
Chapter 958 A Feast at Hongmen
Upon arriving at the Sun residence, Old Master Sun was already waiting outside. He had coughed much less today, which was undoubtedly due to the strong medicine he had been given. It was his only grandson's wedding, and he couldn't afford to lose face.
Seeing that the auspicious time had arrived, the master of ceremonies, holding a golden invitation, loudly proclaimed:
Today, we rejoice in the completion of this auspicious ceremony, and the union of our beloved.
Poems praise the Guan Ju, elegant songs sing of the Lin Zhi;
May the auspicious enterprise prosper for five generations, and may good fortune unfold in the two southern regions;
With one heart and one mind, we will live a harmonious and loving home, treating each other with the respect due to guests.
May we enjoy eternal harmony like fish and water, help each other sincerely, and together we pledge our vows as a pair of lovebirds.
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Done!
Stepping over a fire basin and walking on a red carpet, the newlyweds perform the wedding ceremony, while guests watch.
Everything is done~
The crowd applauded and cheered, and thus the boy became a man, shouldering the responsibility of supporting his family.
As the stars gradually brightened and the darkness blended in, the guests took their seats, and bonfires lit up the entire long street. Because the Sun family mansion was small, it only hosted relatives and friends, so the banquet was set up along the entire street, stretching for dozens of feet.
Before the meal begins, the guest list is read aloud as usual:
A hunter named Zheng from the east of the city presented a ninety-year-old ginseng!
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Merchant Zhou presents a Spirit Crystal Shadow Stone!
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The caravan's warriors presented a set of exquisite spirit jade!
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Manager Yun of Zuixianlou presents a jade token certifying him as a disciple of Xianwu Academy!
boom!
Everyone was astonished. This was different from the school in town. They all knew how important this disciple's qualifications were. It was the first step to becoming a saint, and also the first step to becoming an immortal!
All eyes were drawn to the woman sitting at the table next to Grandpa Sun in the central seat, who received the attention of the relatives of both sides of the marriage in the courtyard.
The act of offering gifts continues:
The pharmacy owner, Mr. Xie, presents a longevity pill!
The pharmacist Ji from the medicine hall presents a seven-colored spiritual flower!
Both announced this at the same time, and the emcee took out a small box and colorful flowers, which caused another uproar among the crowd.
These are all items belonging to immortals, yet they are being given to ordinary people's homes. Is this a blessing or a curse?
But the next moment, everyone was even more shocked.
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The philanthropist Miss Li from the town donated a thousand-year-old blood ginseng!
The thing even immortals desire has appeared!!
People in the mortal world don't understand; they just think it's a rare ginseng. But for the woman's family, it's not necessarily the case. Being close to the place where immortals cultivate, they also know that the pills made from blood ginseng are highly sought-after items circulating among immortals.
The appearance of a thousand-year-old blood ginseng made even their hearts skip a beat.
The master of ceremonies continued reciting the incantation, which soon came to an end, but some people were still immersed in the awe of the thousand-year-old blood ginseng.
Some members of the Feng family had already begun inquiring about the woman's identity. However, when they saw the three distinguished-looking elderly men sitting beside her, they shuddered and instantly abandoned the idea. They had only ever seen such an aura emanating from the powerful figures within the inner city of Xianwu City. Not only were they not to be trifled with, but they were also relieved by the extraordinary background of the Sun family.
The academy qualification, the longevity pill, the seven-colored spiritual flower, and the thousand-year-old blood ginseng—each of these would be considered a divine possession if released elsewhere, yet they are all found here.
There are six tables in the courtyard. At each table, in addition to relatives and friends, there are one or more outsiders. The fact that these outsiders are allowed to sit down speaks volumes.
As the banquet began, Changqing was filled with trepidation, puzzled that a nobody like him was sitting in such a high position. He was filled with trepidation and didn't know how to start eating when he picked up his chopsticks. The dishes looked very appealing and were clearly not made by the chefs of an ordinary restaurant.
Sure enough, gasps of surprise arose from all sides, all revealing expressions of delight as they marveled at the deliciousness of the dishes.
Changqing was also slightly surprised. The food tasted excellent, a rare find in the world, yet he felt a sense of familiarity as he ate it, as if he had eaten it before.
Chopsticks flew across the table, cups clinked, and time quietly passed in the gradually brightening candlelight.
During the meal, Old Master Sun seemed to be in a very good mood, frequently offering toasts. Poor people at that table, they didn't eat much food but drank almost all of it. Within half an hour, some of them had already collapsed on the ground.
Perhaps she had drunk too much fine wine, for the proprietress of Zuixianlou swayed as she stood up. Grandpa Sun quickly helped her up and gave Xiaocui a look, instructing her to take her away to rest.
On Sun Ming'en's wedding day, Xiao Cui's face was flushed, as if she was very happy, and she helped Yun Qinghan to the backyard.
After the little incident, Grandpa Sun became even more enthusiastic, frequently going back and forth between the six tables, constantly offering toasts. Xie Xinyu frowned as he watched, thinking that if Grandpa Sun continued to drink like this, he would become seriously ill tomorrow.
However, when he tried to dissuade him, Grandpa Sun seemed not to hear him, and just continued to drink heavily, without even looking at the explanations.
When the old man arrived at Li Yuesu's table, he was met with three mocking gazes. The old man trembled, and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground. As if his thoughts had been seen through, he said a few polite words and turned to leave.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, the groom returned from outside the street after toasting the bride, and was then helped by Xiao Cui to see his bride.
Many people had finished eating and were about to leave, but the old man kept chatting about this and that, saying he wanted to see the fireworks that had been prepared.
There was nothing anyone could do; after all, the Sun family was the host today, and they had to be patient and listen.
Soon the fireworks soared into the sky, a dazzling display of colors, truly magnificent.
The old man seemed to be in high spirits again, and took the opportunity to raise his glass once more with a few young people who were not yet drunk.
The aloof young man from the caravan, the town hall master who was highly praised for handling town affairs, and the pharmacist Changqing were all urged by Grandpa Sun to drink quite a bit. They felt a bit nauseous, but they sensed that the old man seemed to be overjoyed, and something was not quite right!
They even had a faint feeling that three pairs of eyes were frequently watching from the direction where the girl in the white fur coat was, which was quite eerie.
"Drunk?" Changqing patted his head, feeling extremely dizzy, as if his head was filled with alcohol. Suddenly, he saw Xiao Cui, who had been supporting the groom, had changed into a rather revealing outfit. With affectionate eyes, she was helping the drunken Ling Yu to the side room.
Changqing approached Boss Xie, intending to ask a question that had been troubling him, when he heard an incredibly loud explosion that drowned out the fireworks exploding in the night sky.
"Judging from this noise, could the house have collapsed?" someone joked drunkenly.
At the same time, the three old men beside the woman in the white fur coat stood up, ignoring Grandpa Sun's attempt to stop them, and pulled the woman away. However, when they passed Changqing, the old man called Uncle Fu patted Changqing's shoulder lightly while looking him up and down with a mocking gaze, as if he were ridiculing him.
The old man seemed to have guessed something, and a look of fear and anxiety appeared on his face, but he forced himself to remain calm and said to everyone, "It's nothing, it must have been fireworks exploding on the ground. Please eat and drink well, it's alright!"
Grandpa Sun stopped everyone from going to the backyard to check.
“In-laws, it would be terrible if we disturbed the newlyweds. It would be better to go and check on them to put your mind at ease.” An elderly man of about the same age, who appeared quite well-off, stepped forward, clearly sensing that something was amiss.
"It wouldn't be very convenient for us to disturb them on their wedding night, would it? How about this, Xiao Cui, you'd be more suitable than us!" the old man suggested, though his earlier enthusiasm had vanished. His plump face was long and anxious, and he kept glancing furtively into the courtyard. His face looked somewhat sinister in the shadow of the red candlelight.