Wang Shouzhe’s bustling activities here also brought more prestige to the Liua Family. Malt candy was a rare treat, and not only children but also adults were scrambling for it. However, everyone was neighbors, so the order was maintained, and there was no chaotic grabbing. A little girl, around seven or eight years old, failed to get her desired malt candy several times, and sat down on the ground crying loudly. Wang Shouzhe immediately flew over, helped the little girl up, and stuffed her with a handful of malt candy. The little girl was overjoyed and wept with happiness, bowing to Wang Shouzhe and saying, "Thank you, bridegroom brother. I wish you and the bride sister to have children soon, and have many children, all as handsome as you." Such auspicious words, they sounded really pleasant. Wang Shouzhe loved to hear it, and immediately gave her another handful. Afterward, he found himself surrounded. Fortunately, Shounuo and the others came over carrying boxes to rescue him. This round of excitement lasted a full quarter of an hour. At this point, the Liua Family members, who had been waiting by the side specifically to welcome Wang Shouzhe, came out to stop and end this segment: "That’s enough, don’t delay the bridegroom’s auspicious moment." The authority of the Liua Family was high. The villagers immediately left contentedly, making way. The Liua Family member came forward, smiling and cupping his hands to Wang Shouzhe: "I am the seventh of the senior generation in the Liua Family, Liua Gaoyun. Shouzhe has worked hard all the way here. Please come into the cool pavilion first and have a cup of sweet tea to rest for a while." "So it’s Uncle Seven." Wang Shouzhe hurriedly and respectfully saluted, saying, "I am deeply humbled that Uncle Seven came to receive me in person." The other juniors also came forward to pay their respects. At the same time, the three elder members accompanying the wedding procession, Gongsun Qiang of the Shanyang Gongsun Family, Lua Zhengjie of the Yingxiu Lu Family, and Wang Ding Race of the Ping’an Wang Family, all stepped forward to greet Liua Gaoyun. The first two were Wang Shouzhe’s uncles, while Wang Ding Race was the third uncle. Both the maternal and paternal families were well-represented with elders present. Simultaneously, Wang Ding Race stepped forward to present red envelopes to Liua Gaoyun and his party who came to greet them, the one given to Liua Gaoyun being a large red envelope of twenty Qian Gold. The band specifically prepared by the Liua Family started playing cheerful and festive music, creating a lively atmosphere. After everyone had a sip of sweet tea and had rested briefly. Uncle Lua Zhengjie came out and said, "Brother Liua, it’s about time, please lead the way, Brother Liua." Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱 After picking up the bride, they need to return to the Wang Family, and time along the way was tight. Having received a substantial red envelope, Liua Gaoyun naturally did not make things difficult, and immediately shouted, "Lead the bridegroom in." Then, the Liua Family members took the lead in opening the way, and the wedding procession followed behind. Around them and further behind, more and more onlookers gathered to watch, making the scene very lively and spectacular. When they were less than five miles from the main Liua residence, the path became a wide and solid bluestone road. At this time, the onlookers increasingly stirred up the atmosphere, and the band in the back began to play. They were about to approach the main entrance of the Liua Family, and there should have been some entertainment to liven things up, otherwise, it was not according to protocol. Within the procession, Gongsun Qiang and Lua Zhengjie exchanged a glance, knowing it was their cue to step up. At this stage of entering the gate with the bridegroom, it was usually the mother’s side uncle who would show up to support the nephew. But Wang Shouzhe was a bit unique, having two maternal families. Months before the wedding, both maternal families had already started competing over this segment. The origin, of course, stemmed from the two ancestors initially sparring with each other. Ancestor Ming Sheng and Ancestor Mang would often engage in verbal battles, both openly and discreetly, over who was truly Shouzhe’s maternal family. Nowadays, one side claimed blood ties, while the other claimed righteousness. Naturally, neither side was willing to concede. And so, the scene continued here. "Play the festive music." Lua Zhengjie, who had been personally briefed by Ancestor Ming Sheng before coming, started the carefully prepared drum and percussion band. Immediately, the sound of drums and cymbals rang out, creating a lively atmosphere. The onlookers all cheered. Having also been briefed by Ancestor Mang, Gongsun Qiang showed a disdainful expression, "Brother Lua, you’re working for your nephew, can you show a bit more care." Saying this, Gongsun Qiang clapped his hands. Afterward, a small troupe that had been at the back of the convoy sprang into action; they were an acrobatic team, dressed up elaborately, flipping and dancing, even performing fire-breathing acts occasionally. It was quite lively, and it immediately drew the attention of the audience. Even many collateral members of the Liua Family started to gather around, watching and cheering. "This acrobatic troupe I invited from Longzuo County," Gongsun Qiang said proudly, "Many noble families in Longzuo County hire their troupe for weddings. Our ancestor said that Shouzhe is our Gongsun Family’s legitimate grandson. On the day of the grand wedding, we must make it as grand as possible and spare no detail." Within the procession, Wang Shouzhe looked helpless. These two uncles had been bickering all the way here, neither willing to back down. But he couldn’t intervene in such matters, and besides, at a wedding, liveliness and challenges were quite normal. Who could have anticipated! Wang Shouzhe’s younger uncle, Lua Zhengjie, smirked, "Is that it?" Then, he solemnly took a red fan out from a jade box, and as soon as it appeared, a wave of heat swept out. Wang Shouzhe was stunned, no way! Just to gain prestige, the Lua Family even brought out the Li Fire Fan. That thing is a Spiritual Artifact, a killing weapon on the battlefield! Lua Zhengjie, with a serious expression, said, "To make this scene happen, the ancestor allowed me to use this fan, after infusing it with the energy of five Fire Spirit Stones, and spending a month training it." With that said, he waved the fan. The Li Fire Fan burst into a bright blaze, and amidst the roaring flames, a magnificent phantom of a Fire Phoenix soared into the sky, flying gracefully, its flames bright and visually stunning. Following that, another phantom of a Fire Phoenix soared out of the Li Fire Fan, playing and frolicking with the Fire Phoenix, like a pair of celestial lovers. The crowd erupted into cheers; such a wedding scene was unheard of and unseen. Even the direct members of the Liua Family were drawn out of the main residence to watch the spectacle. Even with their broad experience, they had never seen anyone use a Spiritual Artifact for fireworks at a wedding~~ This Wang Family’s wedding procession really knew how to orchestrate events. However, the livelier the procession, the more face it gave to the Liua Family. This indicated that the marriage partner took this union very seriously and was making efforts sincerely. If the procession came casually without any preparations and left hurriedly, it would embarrass the Liua Family and imply a lack of regard for their legitimate daughter. When Chen Fangjie came to pick up his bride two months ago, it was naturally also a very lively affair at this stage. However, the scale of that event paled in comparison to the one orchestrated by Lua Zhengjie. Using a Spiritual Artifact filled with five Fire Spirit Stones just to create a grand display of fireworks was quite something. The direct members of the Liua Family also beamed proudly; the Wang Family spared no effort. Meanwhile, in the wedding party, Lua Zhengjie was quite elated, knowingly provoking, as he looked at Gongsun Qiang, saying, "My dear brother, it seems as if your status as an adopted grandson doesn’t hold the same weight as ours. We of the Lua Family are true dual blood relatives to Shouzhe." Everyone present was stunned; given the situation, does the Gongsun Family have an ace up their sleeve? Expectantly, the onlookers and Liua members eagerly watched.