Immortal Mystery Sequence: I Establish a Divine Duty for Heaven and Earth

Time flies, spring goes and autumn comes.

Ever since Jiang Tu and Zhou Da Hu got engaged, the wedding preparations have been in full swing. Zhou Da Hu has repeatedly advised Jiang Tu to move into the Zhou family mansion so that the two families can become one and avoid trouble.

Jiang Tu always shook his head and refused, insisting that the wedding be held in the Jiang family courtyard and that none of the pre-arranged betrothal gifts be missing.

"I, Jiang Tu, am marrying, not going to someone's home."

These words made many people who were envious and jealous look at him with more respect.

When the news reached the Zhou family, a young woman who had never met her fiancé during their engagement period couldn't help but feel more curious and admiring of this man she had never met.

These days, marriage is a major life event, traditionally decided by parents and matchmakers, leaving no room for the daughter's opinion.

Zhou Ning'e was no exception.

But Jiang Tu's story... she had heard it too many times from her father over the years. He was an orphan who grew up on the charity of others, started from scratch, worked hard and honestly, and no one in the surrounding villages spoke ill of him.

She knew that she was born infertile and had difficulty having children, which was considered a defect, but she did not feel that she was inferior to others. Her husband did not need to be outstanding or have any extraordinary abilities; as long as he was reliable, that would be enough.

Jiang Tu's refusal to marry into the Jiang family and his insistence on her marrying into the Jiang family compound gave her a sense of security.

She also had two personal maids, one named Xianggua and the other named Xueli. They had grown up together since childhood. When they learned that their young lady was going to get married, they were initially unhappy and indignant. They heard that the groom was a farmer in his thirties who was not good enough for their young lady.

Unable to resist their curiosity, they secretly wandered around the Jiang family's courtyard several times and inquired with the surrounding farmers.

After returning several times, his attitude gradually changed drastically!

"Miss, Miss, our son-in-law is really wonderful!"

"Aunt Wang next door said... he gives rice and meat to the elderly in the village every year during holidays!"

"That young man from the Qian family said he would never deduct wages from his son-in-law's pay when he works for him!"

"And another thing, he kept advising the master not to go to Dajiang County. So many people went to Dajiang County and died, but he was the only one who could stay calm..."

Surrounded by two chattering maids, Zhou Ning'e was both amused and exasperated: "Which side are you on? Have you been bewitched by your son-in-law?"

"You'll find out once the young lady marries him!"

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In the autumn of the 29th year of the Jingtai reign, during the White Dew season.

It's harvest season again, the sun shines brightly, and the sky is clear and blue.

According to the Chinese almanac, today is an auspicious day for marriage.

Early in the morning, the Jiang family courtyard became lively. Red ribbons were hung inside and out, and a large circle was wrapped around the courtyard wall. Firecrackers went off from the village entrance to the courtyard gate, and scraps of red paper were scattered all over the ground.

Almost all the prominent families in Xiaopei County came. The county magistrate personally presented congratulatory gifts, and even three Taoist priests stationed in the county came to oversee the event and sat in the seats of honor.

The hall was filled with guests, friends and acquaintances, and distinguished guests.

The wedding procession drew closer in the distance, with sixteen people carrying a large red sedan chair.

Jiang Tu, dressed in a bright red wedding robe with a large red flower hanging on his chest, rode a tall horse with a ruddy complexion, looking nothing like a rough man in his thirties. As the saying goes, a happy occasion makes one feel refreshed, and clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse. In addition, he was naturally handsome, looking like a young man with red lips and white teeth from years ago.

"Tu-ge'er's life has finally come to an end!"

"Yes! Who would have thought that the child who used to rely on the kindness of others would have such a life now?"

"The bride is Ning'e, the daughter of the Zhou family, and that girl is the most beautiful in our Xiaopei County!"

"Tsk tsk, who would have thought that the wealthy Zhou would marry his precious daughter to him?"

"Hey, Tu Ge'er's got real skills!"

In the crowd, a few greenhorns who were always envious huddled together, muttering sourly.

"Jiang Tu really knows how to play tricks. He didn't marry for so many years, it turns out he was after Zhou Ning'e."

"Absolutely. A man in his thirties dating a beautiful young woman in her late teens, doesn't he feel ashamed?"

"That sounds nice, but sending them to this run-down little courtyard is clearly a ploy to take over the Zhou family's property. This tactic is called 'retreating to advance.'"

"Tsk, shameless..."

Before the words were finished, two petite figures suddenly appeared from nowhere, staring at Qingpi from the left and right.

"Who are you calling shameless?!"

"You think you're qualified to insult our son-in-law?"

Xianggua grabbed a broom and smashed it on the green-skinned man's head, while Xueli was even more decisive, kicking him.

"Get out of here! Don't spoil my young lady's festive atmosphere!"

Others also stepped forward to drive them away, and the thugs, covered in dust and grime, fled in a sorry state, not daring to utter a single harsh word.

"Good for him! This kind of foul-mouthed jerk should be kicked out!"

The auspicious time has arrived!

Snap snap snap snap snap—

A burst of firecrackers rang out as the wedding procession arrived at the courtyard gate.

Jiang Tu dismounted and walked to the bridal sedan chair, lifting the curtain.

The bride, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, was helped out by two wedding attendants. Her petite figure was accentuated by the large wedding gown, which revealed her stunning figure. The sleeves revealed her fair wrists, which were as white as jade against the red silk.

They stepped over the fire basin, straddled the saddle, and made their way into the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Master Zhou sat in the high seat, dressed in a brand-new brocade robe, his face beaming with smiles... But in contrast, Jiang Tu's high hall was completely empty.

His parents died early, and he has no one to care for him.

Jiang Tu pondered for a moment, then pulled out a dark-skinned, somewhat timid man from the crowd—it was Uncle Tao.

"Uncle Tao, please sit here."

Uncle Tao was stunned: "Brother Tu, this..."

"I, Jiang Tu, am unlucky; I'm an orphan, and my parents have long since passed away." Jiang Tu looked around at the guests, "But I am also lucky! I have many parents; every one of the villagers in Huai Shu Village is my parent!"

"Uncle Tao is just a representative of everyone! I believe that every one of the villagers who have given me a meal and a piece of clothing is willing to sit here and witness my big day."

Upon hearing this, many villagers sitting in the front row immediately teared up.

Several women took out handkerchiefs to wipe away their tears, and even Uncle Tao, a seven-foot-tall man, couldn't help but wipe his eyes.

"This kid...this kid..."

The guests cheered in unison.

The auspicious time has arrived! The emcee shouts—

"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"

"Bowing to the parents a second time!"

"Husband and wife bow to each other!"

"The ceremony is complete—offering them to the bridal chamber!"

At the entrance to the bridal chamber, Xianggua and Xueli stood guard like two door gods, keeping the young men who wanted to make a ruckus outside.

"No, no! My young lady is shy!"

"Don't go in! We'll cause trouble another day!"

"If anyone takes another step forward, I'll call for help!"

The crowd could only laugh and curse as they dispersed, turning back to their feast and drinks.

Jiang Tu toasted the guests in the courtyard round after round until late at night before finally sending the last guest—the heartbroken and tearful Master Zhou—onto his carriage.

squeak-

He pushed open the door to the new house, where red candles burned brightly and curtains hung low.

The bride sat upright on the edge of the bed, her veil hanging down to cover her pretty face, revealing only a section of her fair neck and half of her collarbone. Her small hands were neatly and obediently placed on her knees, her fingertips white, clearly indicating that she was a little nervous.

Cantaloupe peeked through the crack in the door, winking playfully, "Young master, would you like us to come along?"

"Pah!" came a spitting curse from under the veil, "You little slut, I haven't even gotten my first prize yet, and you two are already trying to cause trouble? Get out of here!"

The two little girls closed the door with giggles, and their footsteps faded into the distance.

Jiang Tu couldn't help but smile, never expecting that this pretty young lady from a wealthy family would also have such a shrewish and fierce side.

He walked to the bedside, sat down, and picked up the jade ruyi.

"My lady, lift the veil."

"……Um."

Her voice was very soft, followed by a tense gasp. Her previous brashness had vanished, and she spoke in a voice barely audible.

Swish.

Jiang Tu used a jade ruyi to lift the red veil, and the candlelight illuminated a face with beautiful eyebrows and eyes and skin as white as snow.

Zhou Ning'e had a delicate and youthful face, with her features just beginning to develop, retaining the tenderness of a young girl. However, her figure was already quite outstanding. Her red wedding dress cinched her waist, supporting her full breasts and making her look exquisite and graceful. The beads hanging from her phoenix crown swayed gently, making her eyes sparkle.

She looked up at Jiang Tu, then smiled.

A beautiful woman's smile can captivate a hundred hearts.

Her husband was much as she had imagined, or even better. He looked younger than his actual age, with clear features and no coarseness like that of a typical farmer. Instead, he gave off a sense of security and reliability.

"My husband."

She called softly, her voice sweet and gentle.

Jiang Tu looked at her and thought that this little girl was quite likable.

He originally intended it to be just an act, but when the veil was lifted, his heart really skipped a beat... Humans are not plants or saints, and he was a virile young man who had never been in a relationship, how could he be heartless?

He took the girl's slender hand in his, and the two whispered sweet nothings to each other for a while before drinking the nuptial wine.

Zhou Ning'e took a piece of white cloth from the bedside, blushed, and spread it on the bed. Then, biting her lip, she leaned close to Jiang Tu's ear and whispered, "Husband...can I sit on top of you for a while?"

Jiang Tu was taken aback: "Huh? My wife has such skills? Did you secretly practice them?"

"Pah!" Zhou Ning'e's face flushed red to her ears. "What kind of filthy skill is that? I've never practiced it...! I heard Father say that once you're married, you have to obey your husband in everything outside the home... So, in matters of the bedroom, can you... obey me?"

Jiang Tu looked at the girl in front of him who was clearly shy but insisted on being strong, and his smile deepened.

He reached out and embraced her slender waist, whispering, "I'll do whatever you say, my wife."

Swish.

The curtains hung down, and the lamplight flickered.

A sudden storm raged through the night, with the sounds of flutes and zithers never ceasing, the dragon and phoenix in perfect harmony, yin and yang in balance, and the profound Taoist arts at work. Then the clouds dispersed, the rain ceased, and the sky cleared, revealing a bright and clear world. There is no need to elaborate further.

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In the dead of night, red dots appeared on the white cloth.

Jiang Tu had many scratches on his back, and was covered in sweat. Ning E in his arms was also limp and sweaty, lying on him and breathing softly. She was in a dream, but her eyes and brows were flushed and charming like a newlywed.

He gently stroked her smooth back; the girl's skin was as delicate as jade.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, suddenly, the sequence Jin Ce deep within his consciousness experienced a violent tremor—

"Event triggered"

"(New) Qin Xian, by the shores of Qingshan Lake, gave birth to a daughter after eighteen months of pregnancy. She named her Qin Tuyun, meaning that her daughter would remember the three benefactors (cause and effect value +60)."

"(New) Eighth-Rank 'Field Master' Qin Tuyun is born (Causality Value +120)"

"(New) Strange phenomena occur at Qingshan Lake, bringing abundant harvests, favorable weather, and thriving agriculture (Cause and Effect Value +150) (Agricultural Luck +1) (Taoist Foundation +1)"

Jiang Tu's pupils suddenly contracted.

Holy crap! Tonight we have double happiness!

Lady Qin has given birth! It's a daughter! Is it a demonic or a spiritual pearl? Eighteen months... no wonder there was no sign of labor for so long!

The improvement in the fortune of agriculture is understandable, as it should symbolize that agriculture is no longer just a minor matter.

What he cares about most is—Dao Foundation +1.

Foundation of the Dao?

What is this thing?