Chapter 0001: The Foolish Young Man

The guests, upon seeing the young man, could not help but whisper and burst into laughter.

Meat, the baby wants to eat meat

It is good that you have come, and it is also timely.

The man quickly turned around and entered the courtyard upon hearing those words. Before long, he emerged again, this time accompanied by an elderly man, also over seventy years old, with an anxious expression on his face

The maid, pulling the foolish young man, was so anxious that she was almost in tears: "Sir, look, Xiao Chuan... his strength is very great, he insists on coming this way, I simply cannot hold him back!"

Butler Lu's expression darkened, and he lowered his head, repeatedly saying: "Yes... Yes!"

Behind him, a woman in a red dress assisted a lady wearing a red veil and a wedding robe as they slowly entered the hall, where the steward acted as the officiant, performing the wedding ceremony.

The two individuals paused and exchanged a glance filled with laughter, then both pointed at each other and burst into hearty laughter.

Cough cough cough

Suddenly, a voice came from outside, and upon hearing it, Butler Lu's expression changed. He hurriedly ran out of the hall and saw a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old outside.

Old friend? Then please wait here for a moment, sir

Butler Lu

Song Shan's expression was dark, and his eyes seemed ready to shoot fire: "Why aren't you quickly taking this fool away? Are you intentionally trying to make a joke out of the Song family?"

After the old man stepped out, he first lifted his head, looking around in a somewhat dazed manner, as if searching for something.

It is remarkable that beneath the burden of this venerable elder, who has reached the age of seventy, there is still a sword being carried.

But Lu Guanjia was so anxious that he stamped his feet, yet he was helpless against that young man

Song Yiren said: "You two remember this well, your Uncle Jiang is a sworn brother of my father. In the future, you must treat him as you would treat me, understood?"

Noon

The elderly man who has just emerged is none other than his sworn brother from his youth, Song Yiren.

an elderly man dressed in a gray cloth robe, yet possessing a striking appearance

In the blink of an eye, he saw those people casting curious glances this way again, and he could no longer contain himself; he raised his hand and slapped the boy's face hard.

Jiang Ziya also smiled slightly and said, "Elder brother, aren't you getting old as well?"

Haha, that fool has come out

Jiang Ziya felt a warmth in his heart and said, "After parting ways with my elder brother, I went to the immortal mountain in search of wise masters to cultivate, hoping to transcend the ordinary and achieve greatness"

Immediately thereafter, amidst the rising dust, a person unexpectedly emerged out of nowhere

Butler Lu gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at the young man, his eyes almost bursting with flames, and these two words were nearly shouted out.

On a wide avenue with few pedestrians, suddenly, a faint sound emerged from the grass by the roadside, raising a slight cloud of dust

With a slap, the foolish young man was directly knocked off balance, nearly falling to the ground

The old man pondered for a moment and then smiled, saying: "I am not a guest; please take the trouble to inform your master that an old friend, Jiang Ziya, has come to pay a visit."

The two individuals turned and withdrew

Elder brother, the younger brother is here

With a deep sigh, I lament: "Alas, my connection to the celestial is too shallow, and I cannot attain the path of immortality. After descending the mountain, I felt lost and alone, with no kin in sight. It was only upon recalling my elder brother that I decided to come and pay my respects."

Before long, he arrived at the door of the wealthiest household in the village.

Song Yiren clapped his hands and laughed, saying: "Today, my youngest son is getting married, which is indeed a joyful occasion. The fact that you and I, brothers, meet again adds to the joy. With double happiness arriving at my door, my heart is filled with delight"

"I am also doing quite well," said Ziya with a smile

A boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in a red robe, entered with a lively spirit and a smile, amidst the laughter and crowd of people.

The two individuals were having a detailed and joyful conversation in the hall, which was also the wedding hall. Before long, the wedding procession, accompanied by music and festivities, had returned.

In addition, there are some people converging from all directions towards a certain place in that village

The man glanced at him and smiled, saying: "It is my family's third young master who is getting married today, sir, are you also a guest?"

Song Shan and Song Ze exchanged a glance, a hint of unusual color flashing in their eyes, and then they spoke in unison: "Understood, esteemed father"

Jiang Ziya stepped forward, bowed, and smiled, saying: "It has been many years since we last parted; I wonder how my elder brother has fared during these years"

Jiang Ziya raised his hand and smiled, saying: "Very well, very well, my two nephews, please rise quickly, there is no need to be so formal."

Today, the entrance of the manor is adorned with red decorations, and the sound of firecrackers crackles at the entrance as guests continuously arrive. Inside the courtyard, dozens of banquet tables are set up, creating a lively atmosphere.

This is the truth; although the young man is foolish, his strength is ultimately greater than that of a girl

After speaking, he glanced again at the sword behind the old man

At the entrance, a middle-aged man resembling a butler, with a beaming smile and hands clasped in a gesture of welcome, greeted the arriving guests

The steward watched the newlyweds depart, a smile on his face, but suddenly a hint of envy flashed in his eyes, only to be followed by a barely noticeable sigh.

Nephew Song Shan / Song Ze pays a visit to Uncle Jiang

No... no... the baby wants to eat meat

Song Yiren extended a hand, brushed a strand of white hair from Jiang Ziya's head, and suddenly pointed at him, laughing heartily, "Brother, it has been many years since we last met, you have aged."

... ...

Third Young Master

Little did they know that the young man had a stubborn temper and refused to leave, struggling with all his might. The maidservants could not hold him back and were knocked down to the ground by the sweep of his arm.

The foolish young man was taken aback at first, then sat down on the ground and began to cry loudly, even rolling around, yet he refused to leave

The two individuals stood up

He spoke as he waved his sleeve to brush off the dust that had settled on him, stood up straight, adjusted his attire, and then began to walk towards the manor.

One could see that the boy's face was half swollen from the beating, with clear handprints and fingerprints visible on his flushed cheeks.

Hearing the sound, Lu Liang walked over to Song Yiren, his face filled with guilt as he said: "My lord, Xiao Chuan... sigh, he has run out again to cause trouble."

The old man had white hair and beard, appearing to be well over seventy years old. He was tall and thin, and behind him, he carried a backpack.

"Who is celebrating a joyous occasion at your home today?" An elderly man asked the middle-aged man after arriving at the door.

The sight of the young man throwing a tantrum left Butler Lu feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for ideas

Could it be that someone in Songjiazhuang is celebrating a joyous occasion today? the old man muttered to himself

In the hall

The guests pointed and laughed at the boy throwing a tantrum on the ground, appearing as if they were watching a performance, eager to see how this farce would conclude

The force exerted in this slap is certainly imaginable

The foolish young man stared at the meat dishes on the table, his eyes gleaming with excitement, as he took steps toward them, and the little girl who was holding his arm was naturally pulled along with him.

After a pause, he smiled and said: "From now on, you can settle down here at my Song family village with peace of mind, brother."

Although the young man has delicate features, he wears a foolish smile on his face, and his right index finger is also bitten in his mouth

Song Yiren sat down and sighed: "Brother, it has been over forty years since we last parted. Now, we are both old. I thought that in this lifetime, we would never meet again. I did not expect to see you today; it is indeed a fortunate event."

Song Yiren and Jiang Ziya entered hand in hand and sat down. Then they went to the hall entrance and called out to the two people in the courtyard: "Eldest brother, second brother, why aren't you coming over to meet your Uncle Jiang?"

He furrowed his brows and began to calculate with his fingers. After a moment, his brows relaxed and a look of joy appeared on his face, "Alive, alive, that's good, that's good!"

Go back

One is a middle-aged man in his forties, and the other is a young man in his twenties

In fact, without Song Shan saying anything, he had already run to the side of that foolish young man in the courtyard, grabbing his other arm and saying: "Chuan'er, be obedient, go back quickly, and I will give you meat to eat later"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged glances and entered the hall. After listening to Song Yiren's introduction of Jiang Ziya, they hurriedly bowed and said

At this moment, a voice came from the front of the hall, and it was Song Yiren and Jiang Ziya who had also come out after hearing the commotion

Song Yiren waved his hand and said, "Well, now you can go out and entertain the guests!"

As the steward of the land sang loudly, the bride was led by the groom, holding a red silk ribbon, out of the wedding hall and towards the new house at the back

Although he is an elderly man in his seventies, his pace is hardly any slower than that of a strong young man.

Wow

The young boy shouted loudly that he wanted to eat meat, with glistening saliva hanging from the corners of his mouth and chin. A girl resembling a maid was trying to pull him back, but she could not hold him at all

As the old man walked along the way, he noticed that at intervals, a piece of red cloth was tied to the tree trunks by the roadside, fluttering in the wind

... ...

The ceremony is complete, the class is dismissed, and the couple is escorted to the bridal chamber

Song Yiren helped up Jiang Ziya and smiled, "How have you been, brother?"

I am doing very well, thank you!

However, when he caught sight of a village not far to the south, his face first lit up with joy, and then he softly sighed, "It has been forty years since we last parted; I wonder if my elder brother is still alive."

Bang

The old man, dressed in a red brocade robe, appeared somewhat portly compared to Jiang Ziya. Before he even stepped outside, he incessantly inquired, "Butler Lu, where is my sworn brother?"

The steward was both anxious and angry, seeing that the young man was truly unable to quiet down.

Song Shanzhong, the eldest son of the Song family, saw this scene and instantly his expression darkened. He shouted at the maid, "Xiaoxiang, what have you done? Wasn't it your responsibility to keep an eye on him today?"

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