The Shenlong Valley was in front of them, and everyone drove their horses to the cliff. When the sentry on the cliff saw the outsider visiting, he shouted: "Who is here?" The voice was very loud, and Yu Shura shouted angrily: "It's me. Who is the big brother on duty today?"
The sentry heard the voice of Jade Shura and said hurriedly: "Oh, it turns out that the Valley Master is back. I have been waiting for you for a long time. Put down the hanging basket quickly. Pass on, the Valley Master is back." Four strong men immediately pushed A winch was used to slowly lower a hanging basket from the cliff.
The sentry arranged the hanging basket to pick up everyone one by one, and then Yu Shura took the lead and led everyone into the valley. Pass through a bamboo forest and cross a stone bridge. Residents in the valley came to greet him in twos and threes, supporting the elderly and the young.
Xiao Yunfan looked at these people with smiles on his face, respectful to Jade Shura, and immediately joked: "Brother Shura, I think you are more worthy of being a grain master than an emperor." Jade Shura took a child's hand and said, "That's natural. The people here live and work in peace and contentment, far more comfortably than under the rule of the imperial court. If each of them is happy, I will be happy. Even if you use an eight-carat sedan to carry me to become emperor, I will never go."
Shenlong Valley rarely had foreign visitors in the past, but today a lot of people came all of a sudden, which made the residents in the valley wary. However, these people talked and acted very close to the owner of the valley, so the residents did not regard Xiao Yunfan and others as outsiders. .
After trekking for days, everyone is inevitably tired. Yu Shura ordered the steward to clean out several rooms for everyone to rest, and then sent someone to prepare tea and meals.
Xiao Yunfan was naturally thinking about the little girl Ying'er, so he followed Yu Shura to a monastery. He stretched out his hand to lift the bead curtain and saw a maid sitting beside the bed with a sad face. The maid heard the footsteps and stood up quickly. When she saw Jade Shura coming back, she bowed first. Then he put his finger in front of his lips and whispered: "Valley Master, Ying'er just drank the medicine and fell asleep."
Yu Shura nodded and came out with Xiao Yunfan. He asked a few questions about Ying'er's current situation and asked the maid to step back. Xiao and Yu sat down at a stone table outside the monastery.
Xiao Yunfan said: "Brother Shura, Xiao Ying'er's illness..."
Jade Shura shook his head and said: "I looked through Guzhong's medical books, but I couldn't find a way to extend my life. Alas! This child's life is really miserable."
Although Yu Shura is a monk, he already has a father-daughter relationship with Ying'er. Although this true love is not natural, it is better than nature. Seeing Yu Shura frowning, Xiao Yunfan also sighed.
The two of them were silent when they suddenly heard a sharp sentence: "Uncle Xiao!" Xiao Yunfan stood up and said happily: "Hello, little girl, I'm very happy to see you, Uncle Xiao."
Ying'er's face was pale, but her eyes were sparkling. She ran to Xiao Yunfan and hugged his waist, sobbing. Xiao Yunfan stretched out his hand to caress her head, patted her back and said with tears in his eyes: "Silly girl, Uncle Xiao is not so nice in front of you, why are you crying? It wouldn't be pretty if he cried like a tabby cat."
After he said this, Yinger cried louder. Jade Shura also persuaded with gentle words: "Silly girl, didn't my adoptive father invite your Uncle Xiao back? He will not leave from now on and will stay with you."
Ying'er wiped her tears and said with sobs, "Xiao...is Uncle Xiao real?" Xiao Yunfan looked at Jade Shura and nodded immediately.
In the evening, the house is brightly lit. The spacious hall was full of people. Yu Shura changed into regular clothes and sat at the stone table in the center. He stood up, picked up a glass of water and wine and said: "Our Shenlong Valley has never allowed outsiders to enter, but these days. This hero is a friend of Mr. Yu, and Daxia Xiao is your savior. Let’s make an exception for the time being. They were invited by Mr. Yu to come to our Shenlong Valley. What delicious food, drink, etc. are there in our valley? Take it out and entertain the distinguished guests, so as not to lose etiquette."
These residents obeyed Yu Shura's words and responded one after another: "I will obey the orders of the Valley Master, and we will do our best." Yu Shura raised the wine glass high and said loudly: "Everyone has come from afar, Yu Shura A certain caretaker looked at Haihan even though he was not looking around. Let’s all drink this cup together.”
After everyone drank, the banquet officially began. As the adoptive daughter of the Valley Master, Xiao Ying'er naturally had to thank everyone. She was holding a wooden cup in both hands and said, "My little girl Hai Ying also wants to toast all of you distinguished guests." Everyone praised her for being well-behaved and sensible.
As she was about to raise her glass, she suddenly coughed. There was only a clatter, the wooden cup fell to the ground, and the fruit juice was scattered all over the floor. Yu Shura's face immediately turned pale, he held her in his arms and cried out: "Ying'er... Ying'er"
After calling for a while, Ying'er opened her eyes slightly and said angrily: "Father, Ying'er... I'm afraid Ying'er won't survive. I... I still have one wish, and I hope my adoptive father will make it come true." Shura's eyes were filled with tears and his heart was like a knife, and he said: "Silly boy, don't say that you have one wish, even if you have ten, hundreds or thousands of wishes, your adoptive father will fulfill them for you." Xiao Yunfan also said: "Silly girl, You're going to be fine."
Yu Shura was so confused that he picked up Ying'er and turned to the crowd and said, "Everyone, I'm sorry. Brother, please accompany all the distinguished guests." At this time, an old monk from Dajue Temple said, "Yu Tan Yue, please stay. , I have a life-extending pill here, please give it to your child."
Xiao Yunfan took a medicine bottle handed over by the old monk, pulled out the stopper, and poured the pills into his palm. Ying'er said in Yu Shura's arms: "Father, I won't take the medicine anymore. It's too painful. Ying'er... Ying'er's wish must come true." Yu Shura said: "Good boy, take the medicine first. Everything else is easy to talk about." Ying'er stretched out her little finger to hook up with him, but Yu Shura had no choice but to hook up with her.
Ying'er thought for a long time, and suddenly plucked up the courage to say: "Ying'er wants to be Xiao...Uncle Xiao's bride." Jade Shura immediately became embarrassed, but Xiao Yunfan calmed down, held Ying'er's little hand and said firmly: " Okay, Uncle Xiao promises you to fulfill this wish."
Among the guests present, Bai Ruoxuan was the closest to the two of them. She was surprised at first when she heard this little girl say such a wish, and Xiao Yunfan agreed without even thinking, which was even more unexpected. However, she suddenly understood that this child would not be long into the world, and no matter what request she made, Xiao Yunfan would do it despite all odds.
He immediately said to Xiao Yunfan, "Your groom doesn't look very good now," and then smiled at Ying'er and said, "Little girl, you need to dress up carefully to be a bride. How about letting us help you?"
Ying'er looked at Bai Ruoxuan and said, "Okay, eldest sister is so beautiful... I want you to be the same." Bai Ruoxuan smiled slightly and stretched out her hand to call Cheng Xue and others over.
The female relatives present heard that the bride was about to be dressed up. One woman said: "I have some good red satin in my house, which I can use to make a wedding dress for the young lady. It's a pity that my needlework is not very good."
Cheng Xue smiled and said: "As for the knitting girl, we have a suitable candidate here." Then she pushed A Yuan behind and said: "Xiao Yuan, then you and this sister-in-law go to get the materials. Let's accompany Xiao Yuan first. Ying'er goes to the boudoir." With that said, several people walked out of the hall.
At this time, the Zhicheng monk of Dajue Temple looked around at the decorations and said, "Xiao Tanyue, since this hall is going to be decorated as a wedding hall, we should also make some moves." Xiao Yunfan said, "Master is right."
Yu Shura was in a daze, Xiao Yunfan reached out and put his hand on his shoulder and said: "Valley Master, this wedding hall should be properly decorated."
Jade Shura nodded and pondered for a moment. His eyes fell on the sentries with many surnames, and he said: "Brother, if you can help me, please go find some ladders. Sister-in-law Wang'er, Aunt Jiang, please find some red silk. Uncle Ma, you and the others will bring the food and wine here first." Get out of here. My daughter will leave the cabinet tomorrow, so I have to worry about you all tonight."
Early the next morning, the melodious sound of suona sounded, and a group of people walked out of the bamboo forest. I saw Xiao Yunfan dressed in red and wearing a brocade hat sitting on a black horse. Walking in front of him were several music players.
Duolong and several of his followers stopped Xiao Yunfan's horse and said with a smile: "The groom is going to get married, so the gift money is indispensable." Xiao Yunfan cupped his hands and said: "I have the wedding money, but I have bothered a few elder brothers." He waved his hand. , a middle-aged man turned around and handed over a tray covered with red cloth.
Duolong lifted up the red cloth, looked at it, and nodded. Accompanied by the sound of firecrackers, everyone came outside the main hall. Jade Shura also changed into a festive gown and waited outside the hall with all the young and old from Shenlong Valley. Xiao Yunfan was led by Duolong and walked into the outer courtyard of the hall.
When he saw Jade Shura, he first bowed three times, and then the middle-aged man beside him said: "Present the betrothal gift!" Several porters placed the betrothal gift in sequence. Jade Shura stepped forward and took Xiao Yunfan's hand and said, "Xian son-in-law, we will be a family from now on."
The master of ceremonies is an elder in the valley. Seeing that the host and guest were both in agreement, the elder announced: "Everyone, the auspicious time has arrived. I will give you a big salute." Jade Shura sat on a grand master's chair in the main hall with a smile on his face. Sitting next to him was a woman wearing a red hairpin, also smiling.
There hasn't been such a happy event in the valley for a long time. Everyone's eyes are full of light and everyone's face is filled with happiness. Bai Ruoxuan took the bride's hand and slowly walked out of the back hall. Everyone's eyes were on the bride at this time.
Jade Shura had tears in his eyes and his mood was extremely complicated. The master of ceremonies said solemnly: "Bow down to heaven and earth!" Xiao Yunfan and the bride bowed out of the hall together.
The master of ceremonies said again: "Second bow to the high hall!" Xiao Yunfan and the bride bowed to Jade Shura again. When he said the couple's greetings, Bai Ruoxuan's heart trembled. Even though she understood the reason behind doing so, But there was still a trace of bitterness in her heart.
After the ceremony, all the guests said in unison: "Congratulations to the Valley Master, congratulations to the Valley Master!" Jade Shura returned the gifts one by one. When Xiao Yunfan greeted the bride, he noticed that she was swaying. Amid the noise of the crowd, he hurried to the back hall.
Ying'er fell into Bai Ruoxuan's arms. Xiao Yunfan hurriedly walked over and grabbed her little hand and said: "Ying'er, Ying'er, wake up..." Ying'er's pale little face had no trace of blood, and she opened her eyes slightly. , said softly: "Uncle Xiao, is Ying'er beautiful today?"
Xiao Yunfan held her in his arms and said, "Beautiful, Ying'er is the most beautiful bride in the world today." Ying'er added, "Really? That's great! Xiao...Uncle Xiao...what a pity... It's a pity that Ying'er can't grow up after all and can't truly become your bride..." As she spoke, a crystal teardrop hung from the corner of her eyes.
