Liang Xiao asked Xiao Qingzhao to look after everyone, and after leaving the courtyard, he went to check on Luo Changfeng first.
"Don't worry, Grandpa is fine!" Luo Changfeng said with a dry laugh.
After hearing Hua Xiong explain the situation, Liang Xiao was relieved. "You must embrace your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Live a long and healthy life!"
"Grandpa knows!" Luo Changfeng smiled like a child.
Liang Xiao promised him that if the Liang family had offspring, Luo Qingxue and his children could take their mother's surname, ensuring the Luo family would not die out. Luo Changfeng was deeply moved but did not insist.
Since Luo Changfeng was still recuperating, Liang Xiao took it upon himself to entertain the guests and reassure everyone of Luo Changfeng's well-being.
Upon hearing from the butler that Luo Changfeng was unharmed, Liang Qing also breathed a sigh of relief and finally laughed heartily, presiding over the wedding banquet.
Liang Xiao, the seven elders of the brides, Zhen Mi, and Gongsun Yu sat at a table, sharing dishes with serving chopsticks and spoons as usual.
Zuo Wushang, Lu Changhe, Yue Qingtian, Nie Yuan, Liang Feng, Liang Feng's father-in-law General Pingdong Yang Huan, Hong Qu, Shangguan Jiusi, and Liang Tieche, this group of martial artists sat at a table, drinking heartily.
Chen Shaoling, as Lu Changhe's sworn brother, still sat with Yu Qingchuan and other martial artists from Mount Tian, his back to Lu Changhe at the next table.
Zhang Yang, Hong Jie, Gu Shaoyan, Mu Hong, Lin Xiu, Liu Fan... these civil officials sat at a table, with dozens of tables for the scions and scholars of various families.
Liang Xiao's eldest sister-in-law, Yang Xuejing, was in charge of looking after the table of renowned talented women: Ye Qingyi, Yi Rou, Lu Xiaojun, He Qiushui, Gu Pingting, Gu Xiaoxiao, Mu Wanjun...
Here, there was no pride of noble families, no suppression of the military in favor of the civil, no class distinctions. Dozens of tables occasionally interacted, and people even swapped tables temporarily, without any psychological pressure, creating an extremely harmonious atmosphere.
Yang Xuejing gently smiled, stroking her slightly bulging belly.
She was already pregnant with Liang Feng's child. Zhang Yang's wife, Madam Yang, and Chen Shaoling's wife, Chen Xinyue, were also experiencing morning sickness. Families were all welcoming new life.
"Zhuo Lingjun has ranked the Marquis of Anguo, the Heavenly General, the Marquis of Kaitian and Dingguo, and the former King of Donghai as the 'Four Millennium Absolutes'..." Gu Xiaoxiao said with reverence.
The single talented women present nodded one after another, unable to hide their admiration, and whispered about Liang Xiao's deeds.
Yang Xuejing and Liang Feng at the next table looked stunned, having to admire Liang Xiao's allure.
However, since Liang Xiao had six legitimate wives, they felt embarrassed to try and arrange marriages for him.
Yet, these talented women were all elegant in their demeanor. When the talented scholars at other tables tried to strike up conversations, they merely offered reserved smiles, truly living up to their reputations.
Zuo Wushang, Hong Jie, Shangguan Jiusi, and Hong Qu also noticed Ye Qingyi and Yi Rou, who seemed absent-minded, and exchanged wry smiles.
Zuo Wushang felt even more self-reproachful: If he had joined Liang Xiao at Bodhi Temple back then, perhaps they would have had a chance?
Gongsun Jing, the Sage of the Qin, loved wine, but at the wedding banquet, she feigned reserve and did not touch a drop, afraid of ruining her image as the Qin Sage and embarrassing her disciple.
"General Lu, why have you been running laps in the Imperial Guards' barracks lately, laughing as you run?" Liang Feng finally couldn't help but ask with concern, seeing Lu Changhe occasionally burst into laughter.
Lu Changhe quieted down. "It's nothing, just thinking about happy things."
His cousin was marrying such an ideal man as Liang Xiao!
The Heavenly General was alive and still loyal to Da Gan!
Lu Changhe was incredibly happy, but it wasn't convenient to talk about it.
Liang Xiao had only asked him to carry a sack, which had inspired him. By carrying the sack, he could release his inner joy, and he developed a passion for running.
The crowd did not understand the reason and laughed heartily, chiming in, "Must be happy!"
In the Great Liang Kingdom, Zuo Wuji, with only his eyes visible, gazed at the surging river, his heart stirred.
"My son, do you know my intention in sending you to Da Gan? What choice will you make?"
After a moment of self-talk, Zuo Wuji sighed deeply, looking at the dim sky and earth, his eyes filled with infinite desolation.
"Your mother and your aunt were originally the Twin Saintesses of the Spring Returning Sect, but they left the sect for me and your uncle, and have lived in obscurity ever since..."
In the Great Gan Kingdom, on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, Zuo Jing gazed at the rolling Yangtze, her feelings complex, repeatedly telling herself, "I'm here to settle scores with him! I'm here to settle scores with him..."
After her self-persuasion, Zuo Jing couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. "He must be surrounded by beautiful wives now..."
In the Liang Residence, even the guards and servants could take turns feasting, enjoying the joyous occasion.
After a while, Liang Xiao finally arrived at the main hall to express his gratitude to everyone.
However, to avoid disturbing the bridal chamber, Liang Xiao only offered tea instead of wine and chatted with everyone.
There was no culture of pressuring guests to drink here, and everyone understood, raising their cups in exchange.
Another quarter of an hour passed, and Hua Xiong brought Luo Changfeng, who greeted everyone and was seated next to Liang Qing.
The two old friends exchanged smiles, feeling that their lives could not be more satisfying.
"Why is Mi'er distracted?" Gongsun Jing couldn't help but look at Zhen Mi.
"Mi'er is thinking about something~" Zhen Mi replied vaguely.
The elders present, seeing Mi'er's gaze fixed on Liang Xiao, were secretly surprised.
As Liang Xiao prepared to leave, Zhen Mi finally stood up and bravely asked, "Groom Xiao Gege, can Mi'er accompany you to see the brides, and then stay with Sister Shuang'er?"
"Xiao Yu wants to too! Xiao Yu wants to too!" Gongsun Yu said excitedly.
Zhen Mi chided, "Xiao Yu, eat well and grow strong..."
Gongsun Yu stood up and spread her arms, exuding an air of a little adult. "Miss Xiao Yu is one year older and taller than older sister!"
Zhen Mi, usually eloquent, was rendered speechless by the reality.
Jian Nanfeng and Gongsun Jing tacitly held their daughter back.
"Xiao Yu, you eat first. You can accompany your sister and the others tomorrow."
Gongsun Yu then quieted down and said, "Then Mi'er elder sister can go and cause trouble in the bridal chamber for Xiao Yu and get a few more red envelopes!"
"To be so greedy for money at such a young age, just like your maternal grandfather. Don't become the King of Stinginess of Jiangnan," Liang Xiao laughed heartily, taking out a plump wad of banknotes he had prepared and stuffing it into Gongsun Yu's hands. Gongsun Yu then beamed.
Zhen Mi finally got her wish and, holding Liang Xiao's sleeve, left with him.
In the corridor, Zhen Mi lowered her head and said, "Xiao Gege, can Mi'er also wear a wedding dress in the future?"
Liang Xiao was taken aback, then nodded and said with a solemn expression, "When Mi'er gets married, Xiao Gege will personally prepare the most beautiful wedding dress for you. Whatever kind of wedding you want, Xiao Gege will do his best to satisfy you."
"Then can Mi'er marry whoever she wants?" Zhen Mi asked.
Liang Xiao pondered for a moment, then put on the air of a gangster boss. "When Mi'er grows up, if you fancy any young man, just say so. If he disagrees, Xiao Gege will send someone to tie him up. If he still refuses, you can use your Sister Shuang'er's small whip to lash him until he screams! If he still refuses, Xiao Gege will consider... castrating him!"
At the end, Liang Xiao struck a bullying pose, making a chopping motion with his right hand.
Zhen Mi's silvery laughter echoed in the corridor. "Can I really do that~"
"It must be true! If he doesn't like our Mi'er, it means he's blind. What's the use of him!" Liang Xiao said without hesitation, then added, "But you can't fancy Xiao Shuangzi..."
For Xiao Qing's safety, it was better not to stir up trouble, so Liang Xiao had not told his family the truth about the Dragon and Phoenix twins.
Zhen Mi was finally satisfied and agreed with a smile.
The two arrived in the courtyard and met up with Xiao Qing and Ning Xuejun.
Xiao Qing's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Let's go to the bridal chamber~"
Liang Xiao took a deep breath, pinched Xiao Qing's cheek, and walked towards Luo Qingxue's room.