The deep affection exchanged between the two, as they gazed at each other, made those around them feel utterly nauseated. The head of the Chen family, seeing Leng Ren officially become his son-in-law, was no less excited than his daughter.
He stood at the Yingbin Tower and shouted to the servants waiting below. "Play the joyous music! Return to the mansion for the wedding ceremony!"
Instantly, amidst the clamorous crowd, another rhythmic sound of beating and striking arose. Although it was nearly seven in the evening, it wasn't considered very late for summer.
Upon hearing the joyous music, the head of the Chen family walked up to Su Muqing and Huo Qiyuan, cupped his fists in a respectful bow, and politely invited them to the Chen mansion to witness the ceremony.
He had, to some extent, understood the respectful demeanor their son-in-law showed towards the two; they were undoubtedly his superiors.
The head of the Chen family's brow furrowed slightly. He wondered about the identities of these two. Were they from a powerful or wealthy family? His son-in-law was a man destined by heaven, and his fate was closely linked to their family's fortune.
If his son-in-law was serving others as a subordinate, he would have to find a way to buy him out! Even if it meant spending more money, it wouldn't matter.
After all, their Chen family was not short of money, and whether it was for his only beloved daughter or for the entire Chen family, he had to do it!
As Leng Ren's "maternal relatives," Su Muqing and the others naturally had to attend the ceremony. Fortunately, the head of the Chen family stated that tonight was merely for the wedding rites, a way to inform the ancestors that they had found a good son-in-law.
As for the banquet and the full wedding ceremony, they would be officially held tomorrow. The Chen family was the wealthiest in Fenshui Town and was typically known for its extravagance. This time, with the marriage of the Chen family's only daughter, the event was exceptionally grand.
Frankly, Huo Qiyuan used to dislike attending such events, finding them too noisy and the food not particularly good. After all, when Leng Kui got married, all of them were drunk on an empty stomach!
However, his thoughts had changed recently. He discovered he had recently become keen on attending other people's weddings, wanting to gain different inspirations from various ceremonies, so that when his own wedding with Su Muqing arrived, he could give her a grand and unique celebration.
The group exited the Yingbin Tower, preparing to take the Chen family's carriage to the Chen mansion. The carriage was quite large and luxurious, but they were too many people. Leng Si and a few others volunteered to ride horses.
Therefore, only the head of the Chen family, Chen Wenyi, Leng Ren, Su Muqing, and Huo Qiyuan were in the carriage, five people in total, making it relatively spacious.
It was at this moment that the head of the Chen family learned that these people were actually from the Huaxia Dynasty. The smile on his face faded a little, and a hint of worry appeared on his brow.
He had never expected that the excellent son-in-law he had found and highly valued would be from the Huaxia Dynasty!
After all, Huaxia and Da Yu were currently at loggerheads, especially since Da Yu, where they resided, was in an embarrassing situation of continuous retreat.
In fact, many people had been spreading rumors that the Da Yu Dynasty's luck was running out, and wealthier families around the capital were already preparing to pack up and hide elsewhere.
The Chen family had also made plans in this regard, but their family had been in Fenshui Town for too long.
It had taken the Chen family over a hundred years, spanning several generations, to accumulate their current status. But if they left this place, everything would have to start anew.
The head of the Chen family dared not take this risk, or rather, he was reluctant to abandon everything here. This was because he could not guarantee that in a different place, he would still have the same drive to invest or that the Chen family would remain as glorious.
Therefore, when the Emperor of Da Yu suddenly became diligent and cared for his people, the head of the Chen family was so excited that he almost cried. This might have been divine will, a sign from heaven that he did not have to strive anew!
Even though he had heard many people say how good Huaxia was, how its people lived and worked in peace, how the female emperor cared for the world and truly loved her people like her own children.
But as a native of the Da Yu Dynasty, having grown up on this land for forty years, the head of the Chen family privately hoped that Da Yu could become strong again, preferably to strike down the enemy with a single blow when the two countries were at war!
The worst-case scenario was a peace treaty where the Da Yu Dynasty paid tribute, and the Huaxia Dynasty promised never to invade. That way, ordinary people could have a few days of peace.
Plans never kept up with changes. He had been so eager for the destined one, satisfied with all of Leng Ren's qualifications, only for him to be from Huaxia.
Soon, the head of the Chen family changed his line of thinking. He had deep faith in the words of wise men and speculated whether heaven sending them a son-in-law from Huaxia was a hint of something.
Looking at the three people sitting opposite him, each with an extraordinary bearing. Even his son-in-law, who was a subordinate, possessed a certain nobility. This showed that their status in Huaxia was not low; at least, they were not ordinary commoners.
If Da Yu's destiny truly ran out, and the Huaxia Dynasty took power, with the Chen family having a son-in-law of status and prestige, would their fortune be any worse?
Wise men were indeed wise! As for the Da Yu Dynasty... forget it! The downfall of a dynasty was not something a mere merchant like himself could decide.
The smartest thing to do now was to treat them as ordinary people and not inquire too much!
With this realization, the slight worry on the head of the Chen family's brow disappeared. A joyous smile reappeared on his face, and he engaged in more conversation with Huo Qiyuan and the others.
The more they talked, the more astonished he became! The other party did not seem to intend to conceal their identities excessively. Although they only revealed a little, it was more impressive than what the head of the Chen family had guessed.
This was also something Huo Qiyuan and Su Muqing had quietly discussed before getting into the carriage. After all, the two countries were not at peace.
Chen Wenyi, being a transmigrator and due to her relationship with Su Muqing, wanted to be with them. Therefore, she did not care about their identity as people from another country.
However, the head of the Chen family was different. He was a native of Da Yu, born and raised here. He had a special affection for Da Yu, and his true thoughts and attitude towards Huaxia were unknown.
If, after Leng Ren and Chen Wenyi got married, he discovered that he deeply resented Huaxia, and this led to their separation, it would be a complete tragedy.
Therefore, Su Muqing and Huo Qiyuan discussed revealing a little of their identities. Not enough to scare the other party, but also not to leave them completely in the dark.
The journey back provided the head of the Chen family with time to consider and reconsider. If, when the time came, he did not stop them, they would basically understand his intentions.