CHAPTER 225: CHAPTER 225: GOING TO WANFU COUNTY TO ATTEND THE WEDDING BANQUET

"Zheng——Zheng——"

In the summer peach grove, blossoms flourish without fail.

It must be said, in Shen Ying’s domain, these several acres of peach trees possess a touch of magic, with peach blossoms blooming from early spring until autumn, before finally turning into peaches.

As for the old peach tree in Taohua Village, it blooms year-round, burning bright in winter, producing fruit only once every three years in a cycle.

"These days, the peaches from the old peach tree contain a faint spiritual qi, consuming them can cure illness, strengthen the body, and prolong life," Shen Ying said as she placed a piece on the chessboard. "Moreover, I can sense that it’s continuing to grow stronger."

At this moment, Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan were playing chess under the tree, with Lu Zheng playing the zither to liven the atmosphere, while Liu Qingquan, accompanied by Xiaocui, went to play in the peach grove.

"In that case, won’t this old peach tree undergo another transformation?" Liu Qingyan asked, somewhat surprised.

Shen Ying nodded and smiled, "I can feel the changes in this peach tree. With the enhancement from Taohua Temple’s incense and candle qi, the fruiting time might be extended even further, but as for the peaches produced..."

"Will they be even more extraordinary?" Liu Qingyan asked.

Shen Ying chuckled, "When it bears fruit next time, everyone should come and taste them to see what’s magical."

"Alright!"

Being family, Liu Qingyan naturally didn’t stand on ceremony.

"Lu Lang."

After Lu Zheng finished his tune, stopping the zither strings, Shen Ying turned to ask, "Did Little Sister Qingyan say that Monk Guangyue came looking for you again yesterday?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Jiming Temple is built now; he feels ready again."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ying laughed and asked, "Did he get beaten up again by Lu Lang?"

"Heehee——"

Liu Qingyan chuckled beside them, "Monk Guangyue used conventional methods in the fight but didn’t expect Lu Lang to have learned the Earth Travel Technique, allowing Lu Lang to get close and give him a good thrashing."

Every time Liu Qingyan thought of Lu Zheng grabbing Guangyue’s legs and hitting him left and right, then seeing Guangyue lying on the ground questioning his life, she couldn’t help but laugh.

No reason, it was just too funny...

Lu Zheng blinked, thinking it was a pity Shen Ying hadn’t seen his signature Big Hammer moment.

Nevertheless, it’s fine; next time they’ll have their sparring session at the Peach Blossom Plain.

Ah, Guangyue didn’t provide me with the Light of Fortune this time, poor review!

Hope he steps up next time.

Shen Ying curiously asked, "Guangyue rebuilt the temple and still calls it Jiming Temple?"

Theoretically, Jiming Temple was destroyed; even if Guangyue rebuilt it on the same site, it’s a different temple, especially since Guangyue is a disciple from the Great Sun Temple.

"No," Lu Zheng shook his head. "He said with the sunrise at rooster’s crow, Jiming Temple is indeed the Great Sun Temple, which is a nice name."

"Hmm, that’s true," Shen Ying placed another piece. Her chess skill was better than Liu Qingyan’s, so she played casually.

Liu Qingyan fell into thought, following with a move after a while. Shen Ying continued, "Has the senior in the cave returned yet?"

"No," Lu Zheng shook his head. He had checked yesterday, and the cave remained unchanged.

"Oh well, when dealing with a great demon, time doesn’t matter," Shen Ying nodded.

Some people can spend thirty years contemplating a chess game and ten years visiting friends; it’s not unreasonable, is it?

...

A day in the peach grove.

...

In the evening, the three returned home to find Huangfu Xu had come to the Liu Family again.

"Cousin?"

Liu Qingyan asked, somewhat surprised, "Did something happen at home?"

However, just after asking this, Liu Qingyan realized her mistake, as Huangfu Xu wore a smile.

"Big brother is getting married; the bride is Miss Xu from Qingyao County. The matriarch asked me to invite the cousins’ family to attend the wedding."

"Oh, big brother is getting married?" Liu Qingyan asked with a smile, "Miss Xu, they are..."

"Also fox spirits," Huangfu Xu replied, "living just outside Qingyao County. Our family will set off on the second day to welcome the bride."

"Ning’Er is marrying; we must return for a lively celebration," Madam Liu said, then turned to Elder Liu, "Shall we close the clinic for a few days and go back together?"

Elder Liu nodded repeatedly, saying, "Sure thing, sure thing!"

...

Huangfu Xu specifically came to inform Liu Qingyan’s family, with a few days left before the wedding procession; he planned to return to Wanfu County with them and stayed at the Liu Family.

Last time he visited, he was anxious, and on the second night, the wolf demon attacked. After it was dealt with, he hurried home and didn’t stay long in Tonglin County.

This time he came to bring joyful news and invite guests, so before returning to Wanfu County, he was entertained by Liu Qingyan and Lu Zheng, enjoying the sights around Tonglin County.

Hmm, Chunfeng Building wasn’t visited, but Yu Ling Garden was visited twice, where they listened to plays not available in Wanfu County.

Until the third day, Lu Zheng invited Liu Qingyan sisters and Huangfu Xu to join him in his carriage, while Elder Liu hired another carriage. The two carriages traveled together.

...

Along the journey of leisure.

Lu Zheng traveled between the two counties previously, once chasing the wolf demon and once sparring with Guangyue, never taking the official road.

This trip, he enjoyed a leisurely ride, playing mahjong and drinking, admiring the scenery and feeling the breeze, leisurely arriving at Wanfu County.

...

"Son-in-law!"

"Sister Qingyan!"

"Little Sister Shuang!"

"Aunt!"

"Uncle!"

Upon arrival at the Huangfu Family, besides the matriarch, the entire family came out to greet them.

This time Lu Zheng met the entire Huangfu Family.

The matriarch and, besides Madam Liu, one son and one daughter. Lu Zheng met the son, Huangfu Ru, and the third generation consists of two boys and two girls, all are Huangfu Jing’s children.

Additionally, there are four old servants who unintentionally awakened their spiritual intelligence, taking on human forms as foxes, sheltered under the Huangfu Family’s roof.

Upon seeing Lu Zheng, Huangfu Ru and Huangfu Ning were familiar, while the other two, Huangfu Shuang and Huangfu Lu, were younger and appeared a bit shy.

However, this cautiousness quickly disappeared under Liu Qingquan’s snack offensive.

When had the little foxes ever tasted marinated crispy chicken bones? When had they ever tasted lemon chicken feet? When had they ever tasted five-spice chicken gizzards?

Upon hearing these were exclusive snacks from Lu Zheng, their eyes quickly took on a starry look when gazing at him.

...

In the evening, the family dined together, discussing the preparations for the wedding procession.

Huangfu Ru hired performers and palanquin bearers, prepared horses and sedans, planning to gather at Wanfu County’s east gate in two days to head to Qingyao County for the wedding.

Originally, those planning to go, besides the groom Huangfu Ning, were led by the elder Huangfu Jing, with Huangfu Xu assisting.

However, Liu Qingyan thought Huangfu Xu, being a male, might miss some delicate matters, so she volunteered to join.

With this arrangement, Lu Zheng, of course, wanted to join in the fun.

Previously attending a wedding at the River God’s Mansion, this time attending a fox spirit’s wedding.

In modern times, he hadn’t given a wedding gift, but now he experienced it in the ancient era.