Uninvited Guests
Hundred Flowers City.
The entire city was celebrating the city lord's wedding. Every resident's house was plastered with the character 'Happy', and large red lanterns hung in front of their doors.
It was obvious that Lin Xihe's governance had won the hearts of the people. Everyone in the city was excited about her wedding.
Over the past few days, guests who'd received invitations started arriving one after another. There were limited guest rooms in the city lord's manor, so some guests could only stay in the city's taverns and inns.
"Stop."
The guards at the city gates stopped Zuo Mo's carriage. Due to Lin Xihe's wedding, the number of people in the city had skyrocketed. Under these circumstances, the guards had to be even more careful.
Thud thud thud.
A group of guards strode over.
"Please present your identification."
"Hello, I am Zuo Mo, the head of the Zuo Family. I've been invited to attend City Lord Lin and General Zhao's wedding," Zuo Mo lifted the curtains and handed them an invitation. "This is my invitation."
The guards carefully checked the invitation several times …..
"Family Head Zuo, sorry for the offense just now. City Lord Lin has ordered us to take you directly to the city lord's manor when you arrive. Please follow behind us, otherwise, there will be several checkpoints behind us. It'll be very troublesome. "
"Thank you."
Zuo Mo nodded, then returned to the carriage. Ye Zichen glanced outside.
"This is my first time in Hundred Flowers City. I really couldn't tell that Lin Xihe was such a successful city lord. Look at how festive the decorations are."
"Don't change the subject," said Zuo Mo with a frown. "You still haven't answered what I said earlier."
"What did I say?"
"You're playing dumb?"
"You mean what you said earlier? That I should let Zhao Zizhao off the hook?" Ye Zichen shook his head and laughed. "He's not guilty at all. Why would I let him off the hook? If he really did bring disaster to the Three Realms, even if I didn't punish him, someone else would. "
"In truth, we both know that. Why do you have to act like this?"
Zuo Mo frowned, then let out a long sigh.
"If my guess is correct, he'll contact the demons during the wedding. Back when the demons instigated the Immortal Region, he was probably their last pawn. "
"…"
"Even if you don't say anything, I know that's definitely the case," Zuo Mo sounded indescribably certain.
"It's not good for a woman to be too smart." Ye Zichen shrugged helplessly. "Since you already know, why are you still asking me to spare him? Colluding with the Demon Realm is a great crime. His actions will bring disaster to the entire Three Realms. You want me to let him go, but will the world let him go? "
"Sister Lin really loves him. If you … I don't dare to imagine what would happen to Sister Lin. Zichen, you are the Immortal Region's Yellow Emperor, your words carry a lot of weight in the other two realms. If you tell them to let him go, they won't bother him anymore. "
"Can't you tell the difference between personal feelings and righteousness?"
"I'm begging you!" "You can't understand what it's like for a woman to love a man wholeheartedly. You're definitely thinking of killing him, right? But have you thought about what Big Sister Lin would do? Your relationship with Xiyue should be very good as well. Have you thought about what would happen to her? Zichen, I, Zuo Mo, have never begged you before. This time, I'm begging you … Let him go for my sake. "
"…"
Ye Zichen huffed and puffed. Zuo Mo had already said this much, but he couldn't bring himself to continue speaking righteously about the Three Realms' Grand Dao.
After a long while, he let out a sigh.
"If his actions aren't too bad, then I'll … let him go."
"Thank you, thank you!"
Zuo Mo repeatedly thanked him, but the atmosphere in the carriage changed slightly.
Ye Zichen did not say a single word along the way. He merely looked out the window at the brightly lit residences with a solemn expression.
"Family Head Zuo, we're here," said one of the guards in front of them.
Zuo Mo took out a bag of money and placed it in their hands, then told them to go and have some tea.
The guards refused at first, but when Zuo Mo mentioned that they would take it as a gift, they finally accepted.
"Family Head Zuo."
An old woman had been waiting at the entrance to the city lord's manor for a long time. Ye Zichen nodded at her and smiled. The group entered the manor.
However, before they'd taken more than a few steps, Lin Xihe approached them.
"Lil 'Mo, you're finally here. I've been waiting for you for so long. I've always reserved the largest room for you. Quite a few sect heads have come, but I've never given up my room. What do you think? I treat you well, don't I? "
As the day of her wedding approached, Lin Xihe's expression was both joyful and flirtatious.
After all, a woman about to get married was blessed from head to toe.
"Thank you, Big Sister. I'm here to be a bridesmaid."
"Of course you're here. Don't even think about it," said Lin Xihe with a smile. Lin Xihe smiled, then her gaze landed on Ye Zichen. "Emperor Ye, you're here too? And with Lil 'Mo? I've long since heard about you two …. When will I be able to attend your wedding?"
"Big Sister Lin, don't mess around," said Zuo Mo, blushing.
"Don't mess around? You're already embarrassed," teased Lin Xihe. Then she turned to Ye Zichen and smiled. "Emperor Ye, why aren't you saying anything?"
"You two sisters are in the middle of a lively conversation. If I butt in, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Ye Zichen smiled calmly, then spoke.
"How come I don't see Xiyue or our groom, General Zhao?"
"Xiyue went out to prepare for the wedding. She's even more concerned about my wedding than I am," said Lin Xihe. Lin Xihe said, "Zizhao should be teaching his little brother martial arts. He should be here soon."
"What a pity."
"I'm here now, aren't I?"
At that moment, the side door to the city lord's manor opened. Zhao Zizhao walked out, dressed in plain clothes and holding a long spear.
His body was drenched in sweat. It was obvious he'd just returned from training.
"Look at you. You don't even know how to wipe your sweat?"
When she saw his appearance, Lin Xihe walked up to him and carefully wiped the sweat off his face with a handkerchief.
"I can't possibly have my wife's son greet me alone," said Zhao Zizhao warmly. Then he took Lin Xihe's hand and looked at her. "Family Head Zuo, I didn't know you were here. I was busy teaching my good-for-nothing little brother, so I didn't come out to greet you. My apologies. "
"Given my relationship with Big Sister Lin, there's no need for such formalities," said Zuo Mo with a smile.
Zhao Zizhao nodded at her, then turned to face Ye Zichen.
He froze.
His actions were obviously startled, but he quickly sorted out his emotions and walked over with a smile.
"Emperor Ye, you're here."
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