Chapter 1021: Inviting the Son-in-Law
Jiang Yantian and his entourage were already standing outside the mansion.
His aura dissipated, and his expression became indifferent.
Xue Hai Fu Ling remained silent and stood by his side.
The bright red dress was eye-catching, exuding a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.
Zhongli Qingwan walked beside Jiang Yantian.
Just about to speak.
Then I saw my parents hurry up to greet me, their faces full of respectful and eager smiles.
Zhong Lifu looked very young, with a tall and upright figure and a square face.
His temples were slightly frosted, and his eyes were bright and piercing, exuding the composed demeanor of a noble family head.
Judging by his appearance alone, he is a young man, and quite handsome at that.
His wife, Yang Tang, wore a moon-white brocade dress embroidered with orchids, and had gentle and beautiful features.
She wore only a single jade hairpin in her hair, exuding an elegant and dignified air, with a proper smile on her face.
Both of them are very good-looking.
Zhong Liqingwan perfectly inherited the best features of her parents; she is beautiful and elegant.
Jiang Yantian was about to step forward and greet him.
Zhong Lifu, however, acted rashly due to excessive excitement and nervousness.
He blurted out, "Ah... Your Majesty, my esteemed son-in-law, graces my humble abode with your presence! It is an honor to have you here!"
"Quickly, invite them in..."
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As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.
You can hear the needle drop.
Even the wind seemed to have stopped.
The servants outside the mansion and the accompanying elders of the Zhongli family all stood frozen in place.
He looked at Zhong Lifu with a face full of astonishment.
I didn't even dare to breathe.
Zhong Lifu snapped out of his daze as soon as he finished speaking, his pupils shrinking sharply.
The smile on his face froze instantly.
I wish I could slap myself a few times right there and then.
He actually mixed up "His Majesty the Demon Emperor" with the "ideal son-in-law" he secretly longed for.
To say such absurd things in front of the Undying Demon Emperor is simply ridiculous!
His cheeks flushed red, the redness spreading from his ears to his neck.
She stood there helplessly, her lips moving, but she couldn't utter a single word.
I was so embarrassed that my whole body was burning up, and I just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Yang Tang, the wife of the Zhongli family head standing to the side, was also startled and her expression changed slightly.
She quickly and secretly tugged at Zhong Lifu's sleeve.
His eyes were full of anxiety and helplessness, but he didn't know how to smooth things over.
The most embarrassed person was Zhongli Qingwan.
Her pretty face flushed bright red instantly, like a ripe cherry.
Even her ears and neck were tinged with a blush.
Her hands, hanging by her sides, gripped the hem of her dress tightly, her fingertips turning white.
My head was drooping so low it was almost buried in my chest, and my heart was pounding so fast it felt like it was going to burst out of my chest.
"Father, you....."
Her voice was barely audible, filled with both shyness and anxiety; she had absolutely no idea what to say.
I felt like all the blood in my body was rushing to my face; I was utterly humiliated.
She subconsciously looked up at Jiang Yantian, her eyes filled with apology and panic.
I was afraid my senior brother would get angry.
Jiang Yantian was also slightly taken aback.
A barely perceptible look of surprise flashed across his deep eyes.
Clearly, they hadn't expected Zhongli to say such a thing at the meeting.
But this surprise was fleeting.
Xue Haifu Ling was suppressing a laugh.
It's best not to laugh in this situation.
This is the first time I've heard the term "Your Majesty the Son-in-Law".
Quite interesting.
It seems that the head of the Zhongli family has only revealed half of what he truly felt.
She really wants her husband to become the son-in-law of the Zhongli family!
Jiang Yantian didn't seem to care.
A gentle smile slowly curved his lips, his tone calm and approachable.
This instantly resolved the awkward situation on the field.
"Uncle, you flatter me. There's no need to be so polite. I'm not here in any other capacity today!"
"I'm just paying a special visit to the two elders as Qingwan's senior brother to reminisce about our friendship."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a strange sense of comfort.
It instantly relaxes the tense atmosphere.
Zhongli felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly descended the steps.
He repeatedly bowed and apologized, his tone full of remorse: "Yes, yes, yes! I was presumptuous and spoke without thinking!"
"I hope Your Majesty... no, I hope my nephew will not take offense!"
He quickly changed his words, his forehead already beaded with cold sweat.
"No, no, shall we go inside and talk?"
Zhongli Fu nodded hurriedly: "Look at me, I've lost my mind! Quick, quick, please come in! Please come in!"
"My humble abode is simple and unadorned, please forgive my shortcomings, my dear nephew, and come inside for tea!"
As he spoke, he quickly stepped aside to lead the way.
However, he dared not meet Jiang Yantian's gaze again.
Zhongli Qingwan breathed a slight sigh of relief and glanced gratefully at Jiang Yantian.
Her cheeks were still burning hot, and she followed beside him with her head down.
Even his steps were a little unsteady.
When Jiang Yantian followed them into the mansion, he had already seen everything that was arranged inside.
It was indeed a very grand affair, almost like a wedding.
Red lanterns, red ribbons, and a large paper-cut "囍" (double happiness) character.
Of course, in Jiang Yantian's view, it was just a resemblance.
Perhaps they welcome guests for happy occasions, so it's normal for them to put up a double happiness character!
Zhongli Qingwan disagreed.
"Bu Dui" sounds like a wedding procession.
Good heavens, it's set up like a wedding!
Who hung that double happiness character?
Xue Hai Fu Ling pursed her red lips and remained silent, simply following Jiang Yan Tian.
Perhaps she misunderstood.
But no matter how you look at it, it looks like a wedding.
Zhongli Fuke didn't feel anything at all.
Jiang Yantian is a distinguished guest; the arrival of a distinguished guest is a joyous occasion.
It makes perfect sense to put up a double happiness symbol!
As for red lanterns and red ribbons, those are also symbols of celebration.
It doesn't necessarily mean marriage.
It's harmless.
Led by Zhong Lifu, the group went to the main hall.
"Nephew, please sit down!"
Zhong Lifu busied himself with greetings, and soon tea was served.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Zhong Lifu seemed a little nervous again.
After all, the one sitting there is the Undying Demon Emperor, the Divine Lord of Fengtian.
How could anyone not be nervous?
Even though they held a high position in the Dongyue Dynasty, the gap was still too large.
Jiang Yantian could naturally see their tension.
My pants are almost worn out.
He smiled.
“Uncle, I am here today to visit you as your senior brother Qingwan.”
“If Uncle is too reserved, I will feel very uncomfortable too, so there’s no need for that.”
"Ah? No...no, I'm just happy, happy..." Zhongli stood up, then sat down again, hesitating.
Then he sat down.
"As long as you're happy!" Jiang Yantian stood up, raised his hand and waved, and a string of heads rolled off.
"I'm visiting today, but I don't know what kind of gift Uncle and Aunt would like."
"Ordinary items are too commonplace, so I took the liberty of giving you a small gift, Uncle. I hope you will like it."
The sight of a head suddenly rolling off was horrifying enough.
Unexpectedly, it was still a gift.
Zhongli looked closely and recognized him!
"This...this is from the Holy Church..." He suddenly stood up, genuinely delighted.
The heads of that old ghost's family.
comfortable.
Damn it, the feud between the Holy Church and the Zhongli family is one of mortal enmity.
Unfortunately, the two sides were evenly matched, and neither could gain the upper hand.
Over the years, the combined death toll from the clashes between the two sides is close to a thousand.
I really didn't expect that the Holy Church would collapse as soon as my son-in-law arrived.
What a good son-in-law.
I really want the child's mother to wash Qingwan clean and send her to her son-in-law's bed.
Today is an auspicious day, suitable for the wedding night.
"Uncle, are you satisfied with this gift?" Jiang Yantian asked with a smile.
Zhongli Fu nodded hurriedly: "Satisfied, very satisfied, my dear son-in-law, this gift is truly precious!!"
