The Day of the Grand Wedding (Please Subscribe, Recommend, and Vote with Monthly Tickets)

"What’s going on? Explain yourself clearly!"

Gu Xuanwu impatiently questioned Wu You before he had even settled into his seat. This group of demons had been causing havoc throughout Wen County these past few days, and as the lord of Wen County, he had suffered the greatest losses. Tax revenues and everything else had plummeted, leaving him deeply troubled.

"Your subordinate just heard some news in the streets."

Wu You lowered his voice. "It seems someone is planning to cause trouble on the Chief of Staff’s wedding day. I thought about it, and wondered if it might be that gang of bold bandits! After all, you’ve been driving them around like dogs these past few days, forcing them to flee in all directions. Could they have grown resentful and decided to take revenge?"

"They dare!"

Wu You’s words made Gu Xuanwu’s heart clench. This wasn’t merely possible—it was highly likely!

"Lord Gu, sit down and take it slowly~"

Wu Xin spoke up to stop him. His eyes remained fixed on Wu You across from him. He had the strange feeling that he had seen this man somewhere before, and that he ought to be very familiar with him. Wu You felt uneasy under his gaze, and fine beads of sweat gathered on his forehead.

"Commander, your subordinate will take his leave!"

After informing Gu Xuanwu, Wu You walked out of the Command Headquarters office. He continued down the corridor with a beaming smile, and by the time he left the Command Headquarters, the corners of his mouth felt stiff.

"This Wu Xin is really hard to deal with!"

Wu You loosened his collar. Conversing with Wu Xin had put him under tremendous pressure. Facing someone who had narrowly escaped death at his own hands, it was difficult for him to maintain even the most basic composure.

"I’ll go home and take a bath. When the day comes, I’ll enjoy the show."

Wu You grinned and hummed a little tune as he walked toward his small house. However, he failed to notice a Paper Doll falling from the sole of his shoe onto the ground. A breeze swept past, sending the Paper Doll flying with it toward another direction.

At Zhang Residence, a small Paper Doll hovered before Yue Qiluo and Liu Daimei. Like a recording machine, it repeated everything Wu You and the people around him had said earlier. Every word was clear, and the account was orderly and coherent.

"Looks like your cousin isn’t very honest!"

Yue Qiluo wore a brilliant smile, yet it sent chills through anyone who saw it. Anyone who learned that their wedding was being plotted against could not possibly be in a good mood. "Even after selling out those idiots, he didn’t go to Zhang Xianzong. Instead, he went to Gu Xuanwu. Just how much does he dislike you?"

"I’ll tell him about this matter. How he handles it is up to him. You must not act on your own."

Liu Daimei’s expression grew even uglier. She could already imagine the thunderous fury Gu Sheng would unleash once he found out.

Yue Qiluo said coldly, "You’d better do it quickly. I don’t have much patience."

"I know!"

Liu Daimei said this, put on her clothes, and left the room, heading straight for Gu Sheng’s study.

"The study? What’s going on? Could it be~"

Inside the room, Yue Qiluo was forming hand seals and casting a spell. She had never taken Zhang Residence seriously before. It was only after yesterday that she began paying attention to everything there, sending Paper Dolls out to investigate. By a twist of fate, they discovered that something was wrong with Wu You.

"Hmm~ What’s going on? Someone broke it."

Yue Qiluo abruptly withdrew her hand seal. Just now, someone had broken her Paper Doll Technique.

In the study, Liu Daimei had only just entered when Gu Sheng suddenly flashed to her side. He reached out and swept his hand, pulling out a Paper Doll wrapped in red light and struggling incessantly. Then he shook his palm, and a burst of force erupted, turning the entire Paper Doll into scraps that scattered through the air.

"Be more careful in the future. Little Yue isn’t some Little Red Riding Hood."

Gu Sheng chuckled as he put an arm around the still-shaken Liu Daimei. "What was so urgent that it made you let your guard down?"

"Gu Sheng…"

Liu Daimei told him everything honestly. Just as expected, Gu Sheng’s expression instantly darkened like still water.

Gu Sheng laughed furiously. "Causing trouble on my wedding day? What an ambitious idea! Since Wu You has decided to be a dog, then let’s turn him into a dead dog."

Early that morning, Zhang Residence in Wen County grew busy from inside to out. Lanterns were hung and decorations put up, while guests came and went in a lively bustle.

Inside the bridal chamber, Yue Qiluo sat at the head of the bed without a red veil over her head. Wearing a phoenix crown and red wedding robes, she looked radiant and beautiful.

"Creak~"

The door to the bridal chamber opened, and Gu Sheng walked in wearing wedding clothes. He was also holding a small box.

"Qiluo~ Here."

Gu Sheng walked up to Yue Qiluo and handed her the box. "We may be busy all day today, and as the bride, you’ll have even more to do. You might not even have time for a proper hot meal. Take these and fill your stomach a little."

Yue Qiluo thoroughly enjoyed Gu Sheng’s concern. Her face seemed expressionless, but her heart was warm beyond measure. After opening the box, however, a trace of displeasure appeared on her little face. "Sugar beans again? Zhang Xianzong, can’t you stop treating me like a child?"

"Yes, yes, yes~~ My Qiluo has already grown up."

Gu Sheng smiled and bent down, picking up a round sugar bean and holding it to Yue Qiluo’s lips. "Try it. These aren’t the sugar beans from before. I had someone bring them back from overseas. They’re called chocolate."

Gu Sheng was not going to be swayed by the pretty girl’s words. Whether in the original novel or the television series, some of Yue Qiluo’s traits were rather similar to those of a little girl. When it came to sweets, she naturally could not escape the law of true fragrance.

"Chocolate! What a strange name!"

Yue Qiluo was indeed drawn in. She opened her little mouth and let Gu Sheng put the candy in. She narrowed her eyes and savored it carefully. A smile appeared at the corners of her lips, and the corners of her eyes curved even more.

"This is delicious, but eating too much will cause cavities. You especially need to be careful."

Gu Sheng placed the box beside the bed. "If your teeth hurt later, I’ll have to find a dentist to pull them. When that happens, I’m afraid you’ll cry again."

Gu Sheng joked as he stroked Yue Qiluo’s hair. It was fluffy and soft. The girl beneath his hand was like a docile pet, obedient and well-behaved.

"Hmph~ I won’t!"

Yue Qiluo wrinkled her delicate nose unhappily, but her snort already carried a hint of coquettishness.

Even Yue Qiluo herself had not realized that during this time, Gu Sheng had already "played" her into it. She had grown accustomed to the many benefits he brought her and to his boundless affection. She had already become dependent on this man who always looked at her with such gentle eyes.

"Yes~ Qiluo won’t get cavities!"

Gu Sheng affectionately scratched the tip of Yue Qiluo’s nose, then stood and smiled. "Stay here for now. There’s a lot to handle during the day, and I may not have time to come see you. I’ll come back tonight."

"Wait!"

Yue Qiluo suddenly stood up. "Did Sister Liu… did she tell you about it~"

"I know about it. I’ll handle it. No one can ruin our wedding."

Gu Sheng turned and smiled, patting Yue Qiluo’s little hand. "I’ll take care of things outside. You take good care of yourself! I’m off!" With that, he gave Yue Qiluo a bright smile, strode out of the room, and closed the door behind him.

"When did I ever need you to take care of me?"

Yue Qiluo sat back down at the head of the bed in a daze. "Zhang Xianzong, I won’t let you get hurt." One Paper Doll after another, wrapped in red light, flew through the air.

"Go~ Protect him!"

Yue Qiluo pointed toward the door. The Paper Dolls all flew out through the cracks beneath the door and around the windows.