Promise!

Chapter 88, Marriage

The next day was June 1st.

Zhuang Jin received this month's salary and last month's work wages, and then came to the mission office. His application was obviously considered. This month's mission was to guard the medicinal fields outside the city in Long.

——Long, who guards the medicinal fields outside the city, is not as good as the street guards in terms of military merits and lucrative benefits. However, in terms of safety, he only needs to face strange beasts occasionally, which is much better. It is beneficial for him to digest this month's harvest and concentrate on cultivation.

In addition, there is another big event. The battle merit exchange list has been updated and a new item has been introduced: Shuluo Dan.

As the saying goes: If the medicine cannot be made into a pill, it is just a pill. Shuluo Pill is the enhanced version of Shuluo Pill. The materials used, such as lotus grass, poisonous dragon flower, etc., do not take ten years to make compared to Shuluo Pill. It takes at least twenty years to make, which can help warriors break through the bottleneck of seven to twelve meridians!
"In the past, those who guarded the Seven Classics and above could also exchange for the flesh of exotic beasts in the Refining Flesh Realm and the hide and armor of exotic beasts at the Xuan level. Although these were attractive, they were not as good as before. Now, the release of the Shuluo Pill, a elixir that can break through bottlenecks, is likely to be quite stimulating. Compared to the previous more relaxed attitude, they will be more motivated in the future."

"Those small forces and gangs in the north of the city will probably be cleared out faster, and then the friction between the Shen family and the Yaowang Gang will become more intense."

Zhuang Jin pondered the impact of this matter. Although he was a little confused as to why Shuluo Dan was launched four months later than Shuluo Wan, he thought there must be a reason for it and it was not something he needed to worry about.

"It seems that my choice of the medicinal fields outside the city this month was quite wise."

Of course, these thoughts only flashed through his mind, as he had something bigger to do today: getting married.

……

There are many servants in the outer courtyard of the Shen family. In addition, a wedding was held there last month, so all the necessary things are ready, the procedures are familiar, and everything is in order.

What Zhuang Jin needs to do mainly is to welcome the guests.

Zhuang Jin entertained his side, while his future brother-in-law Chen Honggan received his relatives and friends.

Qian Wende took the initiative to follow Zhuang Jin. This guy was good at talking and could liven up the atmosphere, which was very useful in today's environment, so he didn't refuse.

The visitors to Zhuang Jin's place were mostly from the Shen family headquarters, such as Ping Yongfeng, Chang Hetong, Yue Song, and others, as well as other warriors he knew, and the warrior students he had taught in the past four months...

He knew all of this, but he didn't expect there would be an unexpected visitor.

"Brother Zhuang!" Xiang Qichen said with a smile, a little nervous.

In his heart, he was reluctant to come, but on the ninth night of last month, Zhuang Jin went to two streets in one night and was reported as an example. For the sake of vanity and face, he said that he had a good relationship with Zhuang Jin, and today the team leader was considerate and took the initiative to give him leave to attend the wedding, and also said that he should not be stingy with money.

In this case, how could he not come?
"In March, Xiang Qichen was devastated when he saw me break through the Three Sutras. He's been avoiding me ever since. How could he come over today?"

Zhuang Jin was a little surprised, but since one should not hit someone who smiles at them, especially on a day like today, he nodded slightly and said nothing.

Seeing this, Xiang Qichen immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

In comparison, Xiong Lei was much more natural: "Brother Zhuang!"

This guy has changed a lot. On the first day of March, when I met him while choosing a task, he was trying to show off his closeness to Zhuang Jin and gain hidden benefits by pretending to be someone else.

However, it was clear that he hadn't mastered the skill yet. Seeing Qian Wende following him, Xiong Lei couldn't help but call out in a sarcastic tone, "Brother Qian!"

Compared to calling him Zhuang Jin, the deliberate call of "Brother Qian" was obviously sarcastic.

Qian Wende smiled and responded.

This shows the difference in emotional intelligence. Qian Wende naturally heard Xiong Lei's sarcasm, but today was Zhuang Jin's wedding day, so he couldn't respond sharply. Otherwise, he could have killed the opponent with just one sentence: "I heard that Xiong Lei, you also liked Miss Chen", which would have definitely broken Xiong Lei's defense.

It's no secret that Xiong Lei is interested in Chen Yun, but other people basically have the same opinion as Yu Xiaoxiao: a toad wants to eat swan meat!
Jiao Kun also came. After this guy lost his arm in the south of the city, he was arranged to guard the gate here at our headquarters. His family heard that his former roommate Zhuang Jin had broken through the four classics and was being arranged to marry into the Shen family, so they made sure to ask him to come over to strengthen their relationship.

The eight people in the dormitory were separated for several months, but they were reunited because of Zhuang Jin, a man who was far ahead of the others.

Not only these ordinary guests, but even the eldest son sent his attendant to give a gift of twenty taels of gold when the wedding was approaching, which shocked and regretted the other guests.

The shock was naturally because: this showed that the eldest son knew Zhuang Jin's name; the pity was: I heard that last month, among the martial artists recruited from outside, the first one to break through the four classics and get married, the eldest son came in person to show up, but Zhuang Jin did not receive such treatment. The difference between the first and second place meant that he lost a lot of blessings.

Zhuang Jin didn't feel sorry about this, and even felt that it was a blessing rather than a curse: "Being too conspicuous is not a good thing. It's better to be less conspicuous and keep a low profile!"

……

At dusk, the worship ceremony began.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

"Couple greetings!"

Accompanied by the three bows, cheers rang out.

Among the guests, Xiong Lei watched this scene with a complicated look.

He learned a lesson from Old Chen: Everyone wants good things, but it depends on whether you have the ability, qualifications, and whether you deserve them.

"I'm not worthy of Miss Yun!"

It's easy to change the landscape, but hard to change one's nature. At this moment, Xiong Lei's heart still...

But he knew he wasn't worthy of Chen Yun and couldn't give her happiness. In that situation, he'd rather let her go. Seeing Chen Yun following him closely, holding Zhuang Jin's hand, knowing she was willing and happy, that was enough! He even felt a strange sense of emotion: Although he couldn't be with the girl he loved, seeing someone as outstanding as Zhuang Jin take good care of Chen Yun and make her happy, he was satisfied and felt his life was complete.

As soon as this thought came to my mind, I suddenly felt a great sense of transcendence and freedom, and it felt as if my whole body was shining with an inexplicable light.

……

After the wedding ceremony, according to the rules of this world, Zhuang Jin came out to toast, but Qian Wende and Chen Honggan shared the responsibility and blocked some of the way.

After the toast, Qian Wende stayed at the door to stop those who were making trouble in the bridal chamber, while Zhuang Jin and Chen Honggan went in.

Arriving at the door of the bridal chamber, the slightly tipsy Chen Honggan actually knelt down and said, "Brother-in-law, I lost my father when I was five, and my mother last year... An elder sister is like a mother... Sister Shu has really not enjoyed any happiness, so please be kind to her."

This brother-in-law is a generous and chivalrous person. There is a saying that "a man's knees are made of gold", but now he is so humble. Zhuang Jin knows in his heart that this is just because he hopes that he will be nicer to Chen Yun.

He thought again of their first meeting last night. In order not to be looked down upon by him, he took out all his savings and asked for support from friends to prepare a dowry. He secretly felt that Chen Yun had a good brother. He thought this was also a legacy of family education.

Zhuang Jin agreed solemnly and went in.

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Back in the bridal chamber, Zhuang Jin took off her headscarf and looked at Chen Yun, who was dazzling and gorgeous under the red candlelight, and her heart was pounding.

Zhuang Jin looked Chen Yun in the eye and spoke heartfeltly, "The world is bleak these days, the world is cruel, and all beings seek. Fireworks fade easily, and true love is hard to give. Others see my glory, but they don't know that I take every step with caution, as if treading on thin ice, fearing the slightest misstep. I share these words with you. I hope you and I can support each other, stick together, and navigate these turbulent times smoothly."

Chen Yun had seen Hou Yong when he first came here. She had witnessed Zhuang Jin's journey to where he was today, and she could imagine how much Zhuang Jin had sacrificed behind the scenes. Yet, she didn't complain, wasn't arrogant, and didn't slack off. She remained calm and composed, feeling a pang of heartache for no apparent reason. She whispered, "I entered the Shen family's outer courtyard at the age of thirteen, and I can relate to what you're saying... I pledge my life to you, and as husband and wife, I shall follow you, like the stars following the moon."

We are in perfect harmony!
Zhuang Jin looked at this extremely intelligent woman. Whether they could achieve this with each other would depend on what they did in the future.

He will not think of marriage too idealistically. Even a good match will have to go through adjustments, so he is willing to be patient. If he is sincere, he will treat his partner with sincerity.

Zhuang Jin reached out and grabbed Chen Yun's wrist, feeling the warmth and smoothness. His heartbeat quickened slightly, but he could feel that Chen Yun's heartbeat was also beating fast and even more nervous, so he relaxed a lot all of a sudden.

"Yunniang, your heart is beating like pounding rice."

Chen Yun said nothing, but looked back and smiled, a trace of love that was captivating.

Zhuang Jin embraced her into the tent and they fell in love passionately, needless to say.

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, Chen Yun got up early, as if someone was urging her. When Zhuang Jin asked her, Chen Yun said she was afraid that her husband would think she was lazy!

Zhuang Jin secretly admired such a good character and got up to practice martial arts.

After getting married and spending time with each other, I found that the bride, Chen Yun, was very taciturn at first. She would not get angry if I didn't see her for a day. When I spoke to her, she would just smile unless it was necessary to answer.

Chen Yun was also literate. When Zhuang Jin asked her, she learned that when Chen Yun was learning to speak, he could recite ancient Chinese texts after listening to them once. Then he looked at the texts, comparing them word by word, and began to recognize characters.

In this way, all accounting is managed in an orderly manner without any omissions.

In addition, the details are also very thoughtful.

For example, Heiyuan Powder tastes extremely bitter. Seeing that Zhuang Jin didn't like alcohol very much, Chen Yun prepared tea for him to remove the bitter taste in his mouth.

For example, Zhuang Jin once lamented that he ate half a pound of exotic beast meat at a time. When he first ate it, his qi and blood were too vigorous, but before the next meal, the effect gradually weakened. Chen Yun heard this and took notice, and prepared a plum blossom box.

The so-called plum blossom box is made of six two-inch deep white porcelain dishes, one in the middle and five outside. Painted with gray lacquer, it is shaped like a plum blossom, with a concave bottom lid and a handle shaped like a flower stalk. When placed on a table, it resembles a plum blossom covering the table, and when opened, it feels like small dishes are placed among its petals.

Thus, while Zhuang Jin practiced, he kept the tea warm with hot water, took it from the plate, and added more after finishing his meal, so he wouldn't worry about it getting cold. Chen Yun also made a low-sided round plate to hold the teacup and remove the bitter taste from his mouth.

In this way, you can eat less and more frequently, which is more efficient and you can save some exotic animal meat. Such ingenuity is amazing.

Another example is flower arrangement.

Women are generally different from men. The day after marriage, there will be a few more vases on the table in the room, some of which are orchids or rhododendrons, making the room look less empty. Looking up and down, it is quite pleasing to the eyes, and you can smell the rich fragrance, and your mood seems to improve.

There was only one thing. After getting along with each other, Zhuang Jin felt that Chen Yun was a little reserved and polite. Occasionally, when she helped her put on a coat or straightened her sleeves, she would always say "thank you". Sometimes when they handed something to each other, she would always stand up to take it.

Zhuang Jin had said this once, and Chen Yun, taking it as a scolding, blushed. "I've heard that most of the world's treason and rifts stem from trivial matters, and people gradually come to think of them as natural. I believe that husbands and wives should also be respectful and courteous, maintaining a sense of propriety. This is the key to long-term relationships!"

After hearing this, Zhuang Jin agreed deeply and took the initiative to admit his mistake. From then on, he gradually became like this under the guidance of Chen Yun.

The two of them gradually became familiar with each other, understood each other, and got along with each other, without ever bickering or arguing. This kind of married life far exceeded Zhuang Jin's expectations, and she was full of anticipation.

It seems like I was just surviving before, but now I have a life. I have hope in my heart every day, my mood is better, and the effect of my practice seems to be better, making great progress every day.

Unfortunately, the three-day holiday after the wedding passed quickly, and soon it was the fifth day of June. Zhuang Jin took Chen Yun to the medicinal fields outside the city.

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(End of this chapter)