Chapter 648: Chapter 495 Baili Mountain Generals Return to the Mansion
As the sound faded, the crimson figure of Gu Changsheng had already disappeared outside the Crescent Moon Gate!
Yue Jianjia murmured the words she had said upon leaving, tearfully…
“I kidnap him? I make him never smile again in his life? How could I…”
…
“Lady, is it really alright to let her leave just like this?” Not far from the Guest Garden, Si Xi asked with so concern.
After all, Yue Jianjia was skilled in Kung Fu and clever, seeing that their lord and lady were about to hold the bride-pride ceremony, it would be unsightly if she caused any trouble!
Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng shook his head, “It shouldn’t be… Xiao Si Xi, have you ever heard this saying?”
“Hmm?”
“Those who are hate-worthy must have a pitiable aspect! She is just a pitiful person…” Gu Changsheng said, continuing to walk forward.
It takes ten years to share a boat crossing; a hundred years to share a pillow in sleep, but not all evildoers will et a good end!
Compared to that, she and the evildoer, how fortunate they are!
“Let’s go. The bride-pride ceremony is tomorrow and there’s still a lot to prepare. We shouldn’t waste more ti on her! Let her make her own decision!” Gu Changsheng glanced at Si Xi and smiled confidently.
One should cherish blessings, for she was always easily content!
“Yes!” Si Xi’s face cleared of worry at her words, replaced by sheer jubilation.
The bride-pride ceremony was tomorrow, and His Highness Prince Mu had already announced it to the world, inviting scholars from all over. Those who had received favors from Gu Changsheng were also rushing to the city, filling the inns of Liuzhou City once again to the brim!
By the afternoon, soldiers were scattered throughout Liuzhou City, and the alleys and streets had been neatly cleaned. The road from Prince Mu’s Mansion to the Gu Residence was completely blocked off by the army, with carriages laden with Red Silk and Brocade belts traveling directly from Prince Mu’s Mansion to the entrance of the Gu Residence. Even the trees lining the streets were adorned with Brocade belts, a flurry of bright red and brocade colors in sight…
Since Lady Changsheng had established her residence, Liuzhou City had not seen such a grand occasion—it was indescribably lively!
Passersby on the streets spread the word, celebrating together under the heavens!
By the ti for the evening al, an eight hundred-strong team clad in crimson, everyone holding gift boxes, marched mightily into the city!
The troop, with both n and won, imdiately drew the attention of onlookers!
“What… who are these people? What a grand procession!” Watching their uniform steps, the astonished onlookers couldn’t believe their eyes, and the soldiers that dotted Liuzhou’s streets and alleys didn’t try to stop them!
“That must be military people, right? Look at their steps, asured like with a ruler, so precise!”
“No way, even His Highness Prince Mu’s army doesn’t possess such a somber aura! This is truly magnificent! Look, those few hundred in front—they are won! Won, ah!”
And indeed, it was sothing. Leading the procession were three hundred Female Army mbers, each as beautiful as flowers yet with a fierce and cold deanor, a fearso presence!
“Godfather, who are these folks that can train won to be like this? Look at this presence, it doesn’t pale in comparison to that of n!”
“Look! Don’t those won up front look familiar? I feel like I’ve seen them sowhere before!”
“Stop kidding! They’re as gorgeous as Heavenly Immortals, where would you have had the chance to et them?”
“I truly have! Ah! I rember now! Those six up front, those six—they were the Heavenly Fairies who led the way carrying the palanquin when Lady Changsheng established her residence!”
“…That does seem about right! Lady Changsheng’s bride-pride ceremony is tomorrow, and with such a grand display with no one stopping them, it does seem like they’re heading to Lady Changsheng’s mansion!”
“These… could they all be Lady Changsheng’s subordinates? Are they here to celebrate?”
“It looks like it! Co on, let’s follow and enjoy the spectacle!”
Before long, those who had finished their evening als were all trailing behind this procession, heading towards Tongji Street!
The Red Brocade on the street had been rolled out in advance, thankfully leaving so space on the sides for the onlookers to watch.
anwhile, the procession made its way unimpeded directly onto the Red Brocade, following the winding red path straight towards the tall gates of the Gu Residence!
Gu Changsheng had already received word of their arrival, and the eight great doors of the Gu Residence were opened just in ti!
Eight hundred people! Each with a solemn face and a restrained deanor!
Gu Changsheng, holding her little bundle of joy, looked down at the crowd from her position and smiled radiantly.
These were her soldiers!
Last autumn, when the training in the mountains began, she had set the goal of one year. Now, as winter had passed and spring ca by, not even a full year had elapsed, she had already taught them all she could. At last, the ti had co for them to erge from the mountains!
“Xiao Qiu!” Zhou Zongbao stood behind Gu Changsheng, gazing adoringly at the cold woman at the vanguard of the troop, who, among others, was dressed in a red uniform.
That was his Xiao Qiu! He had waited nearly a whole year for her!
Upon hearing his voice, Han Qiu didn’t move an inch, not even sparing him a glance, standing as straight and proper as usual!
The sound of knees hitting the ground rose in unison, so synchronized and precise that it sent a shiver down the spines of the onlookers!
Too orderly! Every movent so repeated they must have practiced it millions of tis, without the slightest deviation!
“We greet you, my lord! Congratulations on your joyful bride-pride celebration!”
Bow your heads, lower your gazes, and offer your greetings in unison!
The sound, like thunderous roars, made everyone’s hearts and spirits tremble!
“Sir, the training in the mountains is complete, and your subordinates are back to report!” Yhan Ting, with a solemn face, bowed again and spoke respectfully.
In fluttering red garnts, with peaceful expressions and a slight hint of joy, two figures, one large and one small, stood atop the steps before the crowd.
Gu Changsheng’s lips slowly curved up more and more, gradually unfolding into a bloom of laughter, captivating as if she were Qingcheng herself, then she spoke slowly, “Good! Very good! You’ve been tempered through a thousand hardenings in the deep mountains. Congratulations to you all for surviving my inhuman training. From now on, you are my, Gu Changsheng’s, soldiers!”
“We swear to serve you loyally unto death!” Eight hundred people bowed reverently, responding in a deep chorus.
“On a day of great joy, why speak of death?” A light scolding ca from behind.
Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng looked back to see Zhou Mu, clad in a Purple Gold Python Robe, slowly stepping forward.
“Why have you co out? It doesn’t look good to be seen by others!” Gu Changsheng glanced at him, her words laced with a smile.
After all, the bride-price ceremony was tomorrow, and it was improper for an evildoer to be in her residence at this ti!
Zhou Mu glanced at her and waved his hand towards the kneeling people, “Rise, all of you!”
“Thank you, Son-in-law!”
The uniform response sounded, and in a blink, the eight hundred kneeling people got up.
Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel embarrassed!
How did the title of son-in-law beco so popular? How co even they addressed him as such?
Alright, it was one thing for Han Qiu and Xiao Cui to call him that, but Yhan Ting and others like Diao Chan were all people she had demanded from the evildoer, originally his soldiers!
From Master to Son-in-law… this…
Their switch was indeed smooth!
However, this was also a sign of loyalty!
Zhou Mu glanced at the awe-inspiring crowd before him, a flicker of shock crossing his eyes.
Zhou Mu never interfered with the military training in Baili Mountain, but even though he was ntally prepared, he still couldn’t believe that this petite woman beside him was truly able to train a group of rugged n into such composed and restrained individuals!
He looked at them, then at the surrounding crowd of onlookers, hunched down to pick up the tiny bundle of joy, took Gu Changsheng’s hand with a smile, and said, “Aren’t they back to offer gifts and congratulations? Is there a share for ? Let’s go back to the residence!”
“At your command!” The crowd responded in unison, following behind them into the residence.
The Gu Residence, resplendent with gold and jade, had only a few people returning when it was first established! These eight hundred and more people were entering the city and the residence for the first ti!
“Mistress! Are you really engaged to, uh, not Wood, I an, the County Prince? Is it true? Please pinch !” Once inside the residence, Xiao Cui pounced on her mistress, hugging her arm and inquiring with stars in her eyes.
“Ah!” In the next instant, Xiao Cui cried out in pain as she clutched her arm, and nearby, Yhan Ting was leisurely pinching as though doing sothing malicious.
“Butcher Yhan! Why are you pinching ? Do you want to fight?” Xiao Cui’s little face turned red with anger as she shouted.
“Don’t you not believe it?” Yhan Ting asked, his face colder than frost.
“You!”
Gu Changsheng looked at the two with a playful expression, and reached out to pat the small head beside her, “Little Blackie, I told you not to stay on the mountain. Now look, your smile has gotten even darker! ”
Xiao Han Mo, with a cold face, dodged and reached out to tug at the tiny bundle, who Zhou Mu was holding, “Co down! This is improper! Let’s go fight!”
“Huh? Brother Mo! Let’s go, let’s fight!” The tiny bundle was montarily startled, then smiling gleefully, wriggled free from Zhou Mu’s embrace and happily led Xiao Han Mo towards the martial arts training ground.
“These two rascals!” Watching the two children hand in hand, jumping and running away, Gu Changsheng shared a smile with Zhou Mu.
Behind her were the eight hundred personal guards who were to follow her; beside her was her man.
At this mont, Gu Changsheng felt her heart completely at peace!
Outside the Gu Residence, after the people from the Gu Residence had returned, the onlookers in the street imdiately erupted into lively discussions!
“Godfather, those people, are they the subordinates of Lady Changsheng?”
“My goodness, did you see that look in their eyes? Didn’t you find it very cold?”
“Indeed! Maybe these are the gardeners and maids trained by Lady Changsheng!”
“How could that be! Each one of them is carrying a sword and a bow! They are soldiers! Real soldiers who seem even better trained than any we have seen before!”
“Right, Lady Changsheng also said those people are her personal guards, but with her status, how could she have personal guards? It’s common for big households to keep a few private soldiers, but don’t they hide them, afraid the Court will find out? And Lady Changshsheng has raised so many all at once! This…”
“Indeed, even if Lady Changsheng becos the Princess Consort in the future, she would have no right to keep private soldiers, let alone parade them around so conspicuously. Isn’t this just asking for trouble? What if the Court finds out, won’t they co to suppress them?”
“Speaking of the Court, by reason, His Highness Prince Mu’s bride-price ceremony is tomorrow, and the Imperial Clan of Capital City will surely send soone. Isn’t this like pulling a tooth from a tiger’s mouth?”
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