Chapter 31: Sideshow
On the sixteenth day of the lunar month, it is sunny
This day, for Guo Fu, will never be forgotten.
According to the custom of the time, it was necessary to have six rites in place to be orthodox.
But the two families are too far away, and if you want to act according to etiquette, you can't do it without half a year's effort, and it's really troublesome. Xiao Yuesheng chose the main thing and did it, those details, if they could be saved, they would be saved.
This has made Guo Jing and his wife extremely satisfied, when the two of them got married, it was much simpler than this, Huang Yaoshi hated these rituals, how could he follow the rituals.
In a word, Huang Rong was married to Guo Jing, and the wedding was not held at all.
Although Guo Jing and Huang Rong thought wonderfully, they are different now, their identities have long been different, and something like Miss Guo's marriage is not an ordinary trivial matter.
Guo Jing and his wife are in Xiangyang, the virtue is respectful, people are respected like gods, and even many people have set up their couple's immortal tablets in their homes, praying that God will protect their husband and wife from living a long life, so as to ensure that Xiangyang is not broken by Mongolia.
In the eyes of the people of Xiangyang, if Guo Daxia is there, then Xiangyang City is there, and if Guo Daxia is not there, Xiangyang will be broken, and then the city will be slaughtered by the Mongols, and no one will be able to live.
People come to the love of Guo Jing and his wife, love the house and Wuxia, and they also have a lot of love for the three young ladies and sons of Guo Mansion.
Xiangyang City Yuelai Restaurant in the evening
"He Laosan, why are you free to come here today?"
"Today's off, quick, give me two plates of braised beef and pig's trotters, in the past two days, my mouth has faded out of the bird!
A burly man with a dark face staggered upstairs and shouted at the round shopkeeper who greeted him.
"Two plates - braised pork, one plate - pig's trotters, on a large plate!" the shopkeeper shouted twice into the kitchen, dragging his voice.
"Yes, two plates of braised pork, one plate of pig's trotters, a large plate!" a man in the kitchen replied loudly, repeating it.
This Yuelai restaurant is not big, there are only a dozen tables, the tables and stools are a little shabby, but extremely neat, obviously this restaurant has not existed for a short time.
The location of Yuelai Restaurant is not good, close to the northeast corner, there is no market here, and some are just ordinary people's residences.
Yuelai Restaurant has been founded by the father of the current shopkeeper, more than 50 years old, it can be regarded as an old shop, the dishes of the restaurant are delicious, the price is fair and cheap, but it can also make some small money safely and steadily, the business is not salty or light, enough food and clothing, which also makes the shopkeeper very satisfied.
People who come here to eat, most of them are the surrounding people, there are relatives who come to the door, need to feast guests, generally come here, or have happy events to celebrate, they will also come here to have a big meal, when they are fine, they will also go to this building to drink a few cups of tea, acquaintances get together, lively chat.
Yuelai Restaurant has become a gathering place, everyone will gather here if they have nothing to do, talk together, and set up the dragon gate, but it is also endlessly fun.
The shopkeeper of the restaurant will also be a person, serving tea for free, and everyone is welcome to sit here.
At this time, it is the evening, it is the time when people are idle, after the day's work, they can finally sit down and have a good rest, this building is full of people, some eat, some drink tea, very lively.
"He Laosan, didn't the Mongolian soldiers have already retreated, what else are you busy with the city guard?!" An old man with a gray beard sitting in the crowd held a tea cup and asked leisurely, this old man has a thin face, strong spirits, gray beards one by one, roots with meat, and excellent maintenance.
"Yes, yes, as soon as the Mongolian soldiers retreat, won't there be no matter about your city guard?"
"Hehe, that's a good idea, but ...... A few days ago, our leader suddenly gathered us together and said that we should strengthen the security of the city, alas, we have to patrol like those soldiers all day long, and we are really busy!" He Laosan seemed to be very popular, and the people in the whole building pricked up their ears to listen to him.
He is crazy, seeing that everyone's eyes are focused on himself, his heart is very excited, he is strong, with martial arts, naturally he is full of energy, speaks loudly, and the voice is coaxing in the building, people want to listen, unless they cover their ears.
"Well, He Laosan is so busy, but it is also for the sake of the people of Xiangyang City, come, let's first toast He Laosan with a cup of tea!" The old man stroked the gray beard under his chin, lifted the teacup, and saluted He Laosan.
This old man has a lot of prestige among the people, and everyone agrees with him at the moment, picking up the teacup at hand and taking a sip, but he is also suspected of making fun of himself.
He Laosan hurriedly stood up and waved his hands vigorously, although the inky black old face was slightly hot, it was difficult to see the change in its color, "Don't dare, Old Man Chen, you can torture me He Laosan, I dare not be ashamed, to protect our Xiangyang City, we still need Guo Daxia and his wife, my little pawn is just waving the flag and shouting in the back, how can I take credit!"
"To Guo Daxia and his wife, we are naturally grateful to Dade, without Guo Daxia, our Xiangyang city has already been ruined, come, we will salute Guo Daxia and his wife with a cup of tea, I wish them two happiness like the East China Sea, longevity than Nanshan!" Old man Chen heard the word Guo Daxia, his heart was in awe, and he raised his glass again, turned his body to the south, and raised his head high, but found that there was no tea in the cup.
After all, he is sophisticated, has experienced the world, although he is embarrassed in his heart, he is not panicked, pretending to have tea in the cup, and drank it all.
Although his words of blessing are very popular, the people here rarely read, and they also sound very learned congratulatory messages.
This time, everyone no longer coaxed as just now, and their expressions were solemn, and there was suddenly no sound in the building, only the sound of nails and bells and spoons coming from the kitchen not far away.
Many of them have no tea in their cups, and they drink the air like old people.
The round boss was busy holding the big teapot, and the second brother filled everyone's teacups.
It was the old man Chen who spoke: "He Laosan, you have abnormal behavior, is it because of something?"
Without waiting for He Laosan to answer, someone had already answered: "It must be those Mongolians who want to plot against Guo Daxia and his wife, what news have you heard?"
"Yes, yes, it must be so, those Mongolians have no way to take Guo Daxia and his wife on the battlefield, so they want to use despicable means to secretly harm them, those Mongolians are really hateful!"
Everyone treats the Mongols by eating their flesh, drinking their blood, pumping their tendons, and skinning them, so as to relieve the hatred in their hearts.
A few words went around to the Mongols, and people were naturally indignant and spoke one after another.
He Laosan just wanted to answer, but when he saw everyone disturbing him like this, he could only stare helplessly, sit down and eat a lot.
Seeing everyone scolding those Mongolians, Old Man Chen didn't want them to shut up, scolded a few words, and let out the sulking in his heart, which would make people feel comfortable, which was very beneficial to the body, and it was also a method of fitness.
He couldn't scold them with him, so he could only close his eyes slightly and sit quietly with his hands, like an old monk in meditation.
When everyone scolded a little dry and wanted to rest for a while, when the voice became quieter, Old Man Chen opened his eyes, glanced at everyone, and said with a smile to He Laosan, who was already burping: "He Laosan, let's talk about it quickly, the old man is extremely curious!"
He Laosan was full of desire at this time, and when he heard Old Man Chen's words, he put away his shy stomach and said with a smile: "Old Man Chen asked, I, He Laosan, naturally know everything, and I have endless words!"
"Good boy, don't be flamboyant, say it quickly!" Old Man Chen stroked his hair slowly, smiling slightly, without losing his sense of self-satisfaction.
"Yes, the kid said, hey, Miss Guo everyone knows, right?" He Laosan took the hot tea handed by the shopkeeper and asked everyone.
"Miss Guo, is Guo Daxia's daughter?" a man with a rough voice hurriedly asked.
He Laosan nodded and glanced at everyone.
"Who doesn't know wow, I once took a look at Miss Guo from a close distance, wow, she really looks like the person in the painting, so handsome!" Another person replied first, his body was thin, and his burnt face was covered with dense pockmarks, and he said loudly with a show-off tone at this time.
"Hehe, Liu Mazi, you took out the sesame seeds and rotten grains to dry again, have you really seen Miss Guo?" asked a tall sturdy man beside the man with a sneer.
"Of course you have seen it!Sun Cannon, don't you believe it?!" Liu Mazi shouted loudly.
"Even if you've seen it, how many years ago did it?" Sun Cannon deliberately didn't look at him, with a little disdain, and lazily picked up the tea cup on the table.
"Hmph, that's better than you, you haven't even seen it! Sun Cannon, no wonder you always can't get along with me, are you jealous of me!ah? Haha-" That Liu Mazi is also a person who gives his tongue, and he does not lose the upper hand at all.
"You ......!" Sun Cannon slammed the teacup.
"Okay, okay, let's not say a word, the neighbors, what's the trouble!" Old Man Chen waved his hand and suppressed the two.
"If you want to talk about Miss Guo, I've met a few times. Old Man Chen stroked his somewhat sparse gray beard and spoke slowly.
"Old Man Chen, your old man is well-informed, is Miss Guo really as beautiful as rumored?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Old Man Chen, their eyes were full of curiosity, and they had been famous for Miss Guo's beauty for a long time.
Old Man Chen glanced at everyone, his movements became more and more condensed, he nodded slowly, and said, "That's true, Miss Guo's beauty is indeed rare in the world." I'm afraid only that little dragon girl can compare to her!"
"Little Dragon Girl, is it the Condor Hero's wife, Little Dragon Girl?" someone asked.
"Well, sixteen years ago, the old man was fortunate to participate in the martial arts conference and saw the demeanor of the little dragon girl, and she is indeed worthy of the title of the first beauty in the world, but our Miss Guo is not inferior to her, the little dragon girl is like a fairy in the sky, and Miss Guo is the dragon girl on the ground.
"Alas, it's a pity, these two peerless beauties, we are not blessed to see any of them!"
"Hehe, Sun Cannon, I don't think it's a good thing, if you see such a beauty, and then look at the ladies in the family, all of them will become yellow-faced women, and they will be unbearable!"
There was also a middle-aged man with a sharp face sitting next to Sun Cannon, and when he saw Sun Dacang's sighing appearance, he spoke to him.
"Brother Sun is so right!" When Liu Mazi heard this, his heart suddenly resonated, and he couldn't help but echo his words.
"Hehehehe, it seems that Liu Mazi you have a deep understanding!" The surname of Sun Dacang was cheerful, and his mood was soon cheerful, and when he saw Liu Mazi's deep expression, he couldn't help but laugh.
Everyone laughed together, and their hearts were balanced.
"Old Man Chen, why is this Miss Guo so difficult to see? Look at that Miss Guo Er, she plays outside all day, we can often meet, and I have said hello to her a few times, but she doesn't have Miss Guo at all, she is very kind!"
Seeing that Old Man Chen seemed to know something about Miss Guo, He Laosan hurriedly asked the question that had been hidden in his heart, and it was also the question of everyone in their city guard.
"Is this...... , I don't know very well, before the martial arts conference, Miss Guo was still extremely cheerful and often appeared in the city, but since the martial arts conference, it is rare to see Miss Guo's figure, and she has become cold, alas, I don't know why ......!"
Old Man Chen's expression was also quite puzzled, I don't know what happened to Miss Guo, and it has changed so much.
"Don't you know ......?" He Laosan was a little disappointed.
"Old man's guess, it must be related to love......" Old Man Chen saw that He Laosan was so disappointed, and couldn't help but say the guess in his heart.
"Love?" He Laosan came to his senses.
Old Man Chen paused, he didn't want to say it, but seeing He Laosan's eager expression, he said that he respected him very much, and he couldn't bear to disappoint him, so he slowly said: "Actually, this is just an old guess, do you think, with Miss Guo's beauty, coupled with her identity, it is easy to marry a wishful husband, but why has she been alone with her sister-in-law for so many years and has not married?"
"Why?"
"It must be that Miss Guo already has a sweetheart in her heart, but for some reason, that person has not shown up for a long time! In my opinion, it must be at the Heroes Conference, which young hero she loves for, but she has been waiting for sixteen years so stupidly, it is really rare, admirable!"
Jiang is still old and spicy, and in a few words, Old Man Chen will guess the general situation of the matter.
"No wonder, we have so many good men in Xiangyang, and they don't put it in the eyes of Miss Guo, I see!" He Laosan believed in Old Man Chen's inference very much, and he had always been a last resort.
"But, hehe......" He Laosan suddenly laughed.
"What's wrong?" Old Man Chen was puzzled.
"But, old man, do you know why we have worked so hard for a while? hehe, because Miss Guo is about to leave the cabinet!" He Laosan said loudly.
"What? Miss Guo is getting married?"
There was a buzz in the restaurant again, and everyone began to talk about it again.
"Quiet, quiet!" Old Man Chen knocked on the table, and his majestic aura gushed out, with a bit of majesty and majesty, quite official.
Everyone gradually closed their mouths, and the restaurant gradually became audible.
"He Laosan, did you just say that Miss Guo is going to get married?" Old Man Chen spoke more slowly than usual, and his bright and sharp eyes were still staring at He Laosan.
He Laosan only felt that his heart was suddenly stuffy like a stone, which was caused by Master Chen's might, so he nodded hurriedly.
Old Man Chen's eyes turned, and he no longer stared at him like that, which made him suddenly feel comfortable, and the feeling of his heart being pressed by a stone just now no longer existed.
"Alas, thank God, Miss Guo is finally married, and now Guo Daxia and his wife should be happy!" Old Man Chen stroked his gray beard with a relieved smile.
"Yes, yes, Miss Guo always doesn't marry, presumably Guo Daxia and his old man are also extremely worried, this time I can always breathe a sigh of relief, by the way, which hero is the groom?"
The middle-aged man surnamed Sun on the other side of Sun Cannon asked.
This is a question that everyone is concerned about, so their eyes focused on He Laosan again.
He Laosan scratched his head, gritted his teeth, his black face, snow-white teeth, the effect was strong, and he said: "The groom seems to be the owner of Mission Hills, called Xiao ...... Xiao Yuesheng. I hadn't heard his name before. ”
"Xiao Yuesheng?"
"Old Man Chen, have you heard of it?"
Xiao Yuesheng ?...... Maybe it's old and lonely, and I don't seem to have heard of this name, Mission Hills doesn't seem to be famous. Old Man Chen replied a little hesitantly, after all, it is really a bit incredible for Miss Guo to marry a little nobody.
"In this way, Mission Hills Villa really has no reputation, and those people in our camp are also puzzled, everyone has never heard of this villa, and the owner of Xiao Village has never heard of it. However, I heard that his disciples are very famous. He Laosan scratched his head again and said with a smile.
"Who is it? You guy, you like to sell Guanzi!" Sun Dacang is anxious surname, and when he saw He Laosan, he stopped talking when he reached the critical moment, and he was really itching.
"Hehe, it is said that his disciple is the Heavenly Thunder God Claw Sun Ziming!" He Laosan was very proud of the Guan Zi he sold, and said the answer loudly.
"It's him!Heavenly Thunder God Claw!" Everyone was surprised, and there was still a little bit of disbelief.
"He Laosan, are you mistaken, the master of the Thunder God Claw that day? Isn't that a hundred-year-old man? How could Miss Guo marry him?" Liu Mazi asked busily.
The great name of the Heavenly Thunder God Claw, even if it is them, is like thunder, his martial arts are extremely high, he has not tasted defeat so far, it is said that he is a man in his thirties, so his master, isn't it even older than him? Miss Guo is so beautiful, how can she marry an old man!
Everyone is unhappy in their hearts, they love Guo Fu and Wu, and naturally their hearts are towards her, marrying an old man, they are too wronged themselves.
"Hehe, who said that the master of the Heavenly Thunder God Claw is an old man? Let me tell you, not only is he not an old man, he is much younger than his own disciples! He is simply a young man! Dumbfounded, right? Haha-" Seeing that everyone's reaction was just like his original self, he was happy in his heart and laughed.
"Oh, you said that Xiao Yuesheng is a young man?" Old Man Chen was also surprised.
In the martial arts, there are many examples of the master coming first, and the disciples are older than the master, but those are ordinary people, and there are few cases of top masters in the martial arts.
"Hehe, old man, I can promise this...... Because I've seen Xiao Yuesheng with my own eyes. ”
"Oh, have you seen it with your own eyes?" asked Old Man Chen
"Isn't it...... Last month, he and Miss Guo, the two of them always go into and out of the city together, at that time I looked at it and felt that their relationship was not ordinary, my brothers still didn't believe it, hehe, what's the matter, let me guess correctly! Sure enough, they are going to get married!" He Laosan swore that he patted his chest, his face was full of light, and he said loudly.
"Then what does Xiao Yue look like, is she handsome and chic, handsome and extraordinary?" Liu Mazi cared most about her appearance, and hurriedly asked.
"Is this...... Hey. He Laosan scratched his head again, revealing a hint of embarrassment.
"What's the matter, the third child, could it be that his appearance is not outstanding?" Old Man Chen saw his expression, and knew that the situation was different, not the expected situation.
"Hehe, it's still the old man who is wise, does he look good,...... It's not handsome, but it's not ugly...... This is not what my third child said, it was someone else's comment" After He Laosan finished speaking, he hurriedly emphasized.
Everyone coaxed, and exploded again, expressing their puzzlement.
Only Old Man Chen began to close his eyes again.
"Old man, how could Miss Guo marry such a person? She is not famous, and she is not handsome, which is incomprehensible!"
"Alas...... , I heard the words of the third child, but I was completely relieved!" Old Man Chen opened his eyes, stroked his gray beard, and smiled slightly.
"Oh, why, please make it clear to the old man, why are you relieved?" Sun Dacang's surname was anxious, and he was always the first to ask.
"According to what He Laosan said, he is not famous, and his appearance is ordinary, so why did Miss Guo fall in love with him?"
Old Man Chen squinted his eyes and slowly swept through the crowd.
"He has no looks and no fame, so naturally it's because he likes him as a person! If you can let Miss Guo give up these two aspects, it can be seen that she must be a true hero! Besides, he is the master of the Heavenly Thunder God Claw, you can imagine how his martial arts are, his fame is not very famous, it seems that he is a hermit who is indifferent to fame and fortune, such a character, no wonder Miss Guo is obsessed with him! Perhaps, the person that Miss Guo has been waiting for all these years is this Xiao Yuesheng!"
Old Man Chen spoke clearly, and said his thoughts in a low tone, which immediately aroused an exclamation.
"Why is it Miss Guo's wedding date? When the time comes, let's go to the Guo Mansion to see what kind of person Xiao Yuesheng is!" Liu Mazi said loudly.
"Yes, everyone will go and see it then. Sun Cannon didn't raise the bar with him this time, "He Laosan, what is Miss Guo's wedding date?"
"Tomorrow will be! Unfortunately, I still have to patrol the city in case the Mongols take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble,...... These damn Mongols!" He Laosan regretted that he couldn't watch such a lively scene, and he was even more resentful of those Mongols in his heart.
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