Chapter 005: The Joyful Feast Filled with Music
The sunlight dazzled him, causing his vision to momentarily darken. He closed his eyes and gradually regulated his breathing
He could not pay attention to the gnawing pain in his chest, focusing intently on the occasional snippets of conversation that drifted in.
Cold sweat oozed from my forehead, and I could only think: "Whose wedding is this? Xiaotian Dog, you must not let these two recognize you!"
Under the persistent questioning of Yao Ji, upon learning of her son's various misdeeds, she wept bitterly while holding the Three Holy Mothers, lamenting her misfortune in giving birth to such a son who disregarded honor and familial ties.
The Perfected Being of Upper Eight Caves? The Lord of Fire Star?
Guests arrived from all directions, while the musicians played energetically, accompanied by the loud sound of firecrackers
Inquire among people, and indeed many have seen this sick man who is constantly mocked and ridiculed while being pulled along in a broken-down vehicle
After hesitating for a while, I finally sighed and said to Chang'e: "Good sister, could you please take me to look for him? If we continue to let him wander the streets like this, I fear... I fear that he might truly lose his life."
By the entrance, a middle-aged Taoist priest with a clear and dignified appearance, sporting a long beard in three braids, moved with utmost grace as he walked hand in hand with an elderly man in a red robe towards the main hall
Chen Xiang unhesitatingly rushed to offer assistance, while the Three Holy Mothers and Liu Yanchang also accompanied Yao Ji to take a leisurely stroll.
The Three Holy Mothers furrowed her brows slightly and said, "I have already considered myself as having no such brother."
Zhao Dashanren is a mortal and therefore cannot go to the Dragon Palace, so the wedding can only be held at the bride's family home
At that time, the Jade Emperor had already determined the merits and demerits, demoting Erlang Shen, and was organizing and implementing new heavenly regulations, resulting in a harmonious atmosphere across the Three Realms
The main hall, side halls, along with the front and back halls, are all set up for a grand banquet, creating an atmosphere of utmost festivity
A wave of dizziness swept over me, and I could hardly hold on any longer
But how could she know that early in the morning all the beggars in the city had been driven to the Zhao residence to seek alms? After wandering through the streets and alleys for quite some time, she had not seen a single beggar.
The Zhao residence is situated on the most bustling street in the southern part of the city. Zhao Dashanren, having passed his fifties, still has no children, which he has always regarded as a regret in his life
Suddenly, a tremor inexplicably surged within him, and he instinctively opened his eyes to gaze ahead, only to see a woman of noble attire and unparalleled beauty standing in the distance, gazing at him with a complex expression.
Yang Jian silently faced the lively scene before him, recalling the recent encounter with the Howling Celestial Dog and the expression of the old beggar that had resurfaced in his mind
One of the women in a green dress approached with a smile and said, "Madam Liu, what are you looking at?"
Yang Jian wished to retreat to the shadow in the corner, yet he found himself utterly powerless even to bend or stretch his fingers
He wearily closed his eyes, feeling an indescribable fatigue and embarrassment
Another person emerged from the front hall, speaking softly to a man in the wedding procession; it was Princess Long Si and Liu Yanchang
As it was nearly noon, Chang'e could only say: "Today we cannot find it, sister. The auspicious time for the wedding is approaching, so we should return first!"
The firecrackers once again resound, and the music plays even louder, echoing through the skies
It is said that after the self-splitting of Mount Huashan led to the emergence of the new heavenly principles, the divine axe inexplicably broke itself, and everyone remarked that the lilac had no fortune to speak of
In a state of respiratory arrest, Yang Jian's body trembled uncontrollably, a bitterness that was unspeakable in his heart, yet there was a faint warmth within. "Third sister, did she tell you? You... you actually came to find me?"
After returning, I thought about it again and ultimately confided in the Three Holy Mothers in secret
The Jade Emperor has granted mercy to his sister Yaoji, and the Three Holy Mothers have also come to relax with their mother
After the initial shock, Zhao Dashanren was convinced that this was a daughter bestowed upon him by heaven
It is not surprising that Chen Xiang and Long Ba are as close as brothers. On his day of great joy, naturally the whole family must come to help...
This event attracted quite a number of celestial beings, who gathered en masse at the Zhao residence, creating a lively atmosphere
Chang'e said: "Sister, I know you are in a difficult position"
However, the bloodline is connected, and my mother has just escaped from thousands of years of imprisonment
He constantly complained, and a beggar had already delivered a letter to the boss.
Chen Xiang and Xiao Yu were personally granted marriage by the Jade Emperor and received an unexpected great gift—reunion with their grandmother!
The sound of firecrackers is deafening, everywhere is adorned with red and green, and lanterns are hung in celebration
The Three Holy Mothers were taken aback, and after inquiring about the details, they became restless.
That woman is indeed the Three Holy Mothers, and she is indeed searching for Yang Jian
Little did anyone know that Dingxiang's consciousness had long been lost, and this ancient artifact was indeed extraordinary, as it forcefully saved Dingxiang's life.
She turned to look at the corner of the wall and suddenly screamed: "Ah, this is disgusting! Where is the steward? Who let the sick person in? Today is a day of great joy for the Zhao family, and yet we have encountered such a misfortune for no reason!"
As soon as Pu Yi entered the door, a strange sensation enveloped her, and involuntarily, she cast a glance towards the far corner of the courtyard, whereupon she found herself frozen in place.
At last, several names resounded in his ears like thunder
Seeing Yang Jian reduced to this state on the street, one cannot help but feel a deep sense of pity
Looking for me
However, if one does not seek him, it ultimately is not a solution
But inexplicably, for the first time in so many days, he felt a sense of relief
My thoughts are in complete disarray, and all I can think is: "The lilac has already been harmed by me, transformed into the divine axe. Can heaven truly show mercy, allowing one to die and then come back to life? Yao... Mother... and my third sister, Chenxiang... I cannot, I cannot see you all again..."
In a family reunion, the Three Holy Mothers spoke of the joys and sorrows spanning thousands of years, embracing her mother and weeping bitterly, yet making every effort to avoid mentioning Yang Jian
Yang Jian stared blankly in the direction of the sound, his already pale face turning even more ashen
The servants were bustling back and forth like a flowing stream, while around one hundred beggars, led by a few leaders, sang loudly and chaotically, crowding into the courtyard.
When the gun pierced through the body of the lilac, that sense of helpless palpitations remains fresh in memory, "As long as she is not dead, this simple child. Very well, let her be happy from now on, let everyone around Chenxiang be joyful and content, never let it be like me..."
The grand gate of the Zhao residence stood wide open, as a handsome young man dressed in a bright red wedding outfit supported the bashful bride adorned with a phoenix crown and flowing veil, walking slowly towards the main hall amidst the joyful crowd of wedding guests.
The scar-faced man looked impatient, and with a swift motion, he grabbed the Hellhound, angrily saying: "What are you dawdling for? Kid, if you dare to disobey again, I will definitely teach you a good lesson!"
The old beggar observed and squeezed his way to his side, advising, "Brother, why not quickly find a place to lay down your friend? If you miss the chance to grab the money during the formal ceremony, the night you return will be hard to endure"
Although she does not remember the past, she has an extraordinary fondness for the lilacs in the garden, so she was given the name Zhao Dingxiang and accepted as an adopted daughter, receiving great affection.
The Celestial Dog gritted its teeth and gently set Yang Jian down, allowing him to lean against the wall
Although they were far apart, Yang Jian still recognized at a glance that this was none other than the Eighth Prince of the Dragon
The Eighth Prince Long Ba has long been infatuated with Ding Xiang, going to great lengths to win her favor. With the strong support of Chen Xiang, Xiao Yu, and others, he has finally endured hardships and achieved sweet rewards, culminating in a joyful union.
Chen Xiang and others were taken aback when they unexpectedly encountered Ding Xiang, who was helping a passerby in a dispute.
The Celestial Dog had no other options but to accompany the old beggar, who humbly pleaded with the steward for a long while. Only then did the steward reluctantly find a patch of empty ground by the water ditch in the corner, and impatiently said: "You really don't know any better! Allowing you beggars to take advantage of the master's kindness was already a stretch. But to bring along this half-dead sickly person, phew, are you intentionally trying to bring misfortune to the Zhao residence?"
However, five months ago, a girl suddenly fell from the sky, landing right in front of the bedroom of the elderly couple
However, immediately afterwards, the remaining few from the Eight Caves also transformed into mortals one by one. The Five Elders of the Five Directions and the various immortals from the Ten Continents and Three Islands hurriedly arrived. The servants of the Zhao residence were certainly overwhelmed, and Yang Jian was increasingly astonished
He deeply regrets his foolishness yesterday, yet he is unaware that an even more embarrassing day is just around the corner
Fortunately, the Three Holy Mothers have many friends, and various deities came to celebrate the joy of their reunion. As time passed, the family almost truly forgot about the existence of Yang Jian.
After retrieving the lilac, the last trace of regret for the agarwood no longer exists
A gust of wind blew by, carrying Long Si's whispers to Liu Yanchang's ear: "Later, you should persuade San Sheng Mu. Xiao E is truly something; it's one thing to encounter someone like Yang Jian, but why tell San Sheng Mu? Now look, she's actually searching for him all over the streets! Surely you aren't thinking of taking him in, are you?"
One of the scar-faced men swaggered over, kicked the Hellhound a few times, and then smiled apologetically at the steward, saying: "Chief Qin, our boys are a bit ignorant, please do not take offense! I will make sure they say more good things later, ensuring a prosperous and lively atmosphere!"
He pressed his lips tightly together, swallowing back a mouthful of blood that had nearly escaped.
The woman walked over step by step, and when she was almost close, she hesitated and stopped. The corners of her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to speak, but ultimately she could not bring herself to say anything
Even breathing has become incredibly heavy; with each inhalation, my chest feels as if it is about to explode with discomfort.
If I remain indifferent to him, I fear it will hurt my mother's heart in the future
The old beggar sighed, hesitated to speak, and hurriedly turned to follow.
Has Daoist Lü arrived? This little dragon has quite the influence, even your esteemed presence has been summoned
He pulled him and walked towards the main hall
The Three Holy Mothers nodded in agreement. And the books.
At that moment, amidst the chaotic noise, a few words floated by, suddenly capturing all of his attention
If you go to seek him, his various actions on that day must have truly hurt you deeply
With the emergence of the new heavenly laws, the Queen Mother has descended to the mortal realm for training, and the Jade Emperor, having no further reservations, has consequently released his sister, who had been imprisoned for many years
Chang'e descended to the mortal realm this time to assist Princess Long Si in organizing her wedding
The old man in the red robe had a gaunt face, yet his appearance was striking and his demeanor was dignified
It is not that she still hates him to the core; she is simply filled with an inexplicable fear and does not wish to confront it any longer
So, the lilac did not die
The Celestial Hound naturally knows nothing of all this
This Zhao Dingxiang is indeed the Dingxiang who was pierced by Yang Jian's spear that day and transformed into the divine axe.
For some reason, after hearing people talk about Yang Jian's recent situation all the way here, she found herself hoping that she would never have to see him in person again
Amidst the tumult of emotions, a sweet sensation arises in the throat
Likewise, Huode, you are also a rare guest! Just be careful not to ruin someone else's joyous day, haha
Yang Jian suddenly felt completely blank in his mind, shifting his gaze to the sky. The blazing sun hung high above, piercing his eyes with pain.
He mingled among the beggars as he walked towards the Zhao residence, silently troubled by his master's injuries and ailments
Long ago, a steward-like figure came over and scattered a handful of reward money. The Celestial Dog, carrying Yang Jian, did not dare to snatch in the crowd, and surprisingly, did not manage to seize even a single copper coin.
Thousands of years ago, after the grandmother of Agarwood, Yaoji, the younger sister of the Jade Emperor, had an affair with a mortal, due to the constraints of heavenly regulations, the Jade Emperor could only create the illusion that she had died from being scorched by the ten suns. In reality, she was secretly imprisoned.
On the other side of the courtyard, Chang'e and several flower fairies were chatting and laughing, mingled with a few officials' families from the city
... ... The compatibility of the lilac and the eight princes is unparalleled ... ...
The time was approaching noon, and the noise grew increasingly louder.
He thought uncertainly
Three... Three younger sister?