In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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Without hesitation, the group put the food in their mouths and began to chew.

The milky aroma instantly fills the mouth, sweet and fragrant, chewy and unforgettable.

nice one!

The person who got the milk candy immediately brightened up and rushed to the east gate to wait.

They knew that since wedding candy was being offered at the main gate, the bridal sedan chair coming out at the east gate would be the same.

And there will be even more milk candies distributed at that time.

At this moment, the guests inside the mansion also heard the news, and they all followed the crowd to the east gate to wait.

Compared to Zhang Xiaoshan's grand wedding back then, the scale of this one is much larger now.

Soon, the east gate opened wide, and a group of merchant guards appeared first, with two men carrying a red carpet three zhang wide, which they began to lay on the ground.

Each of the two scrolls was about ten zhang long, totaling a hundred zhang in length.

A hundred feet away, the Zhang family also kept ten more rolls of red carpet, which continued to accumulate.

A thousand-work bed, a ten-thousand-work sedan chair, and a ten-mile-long red wedding dress!

Although the meanings expressed are different, for Zhang Xiaoshan, taking action is the only way to ensure that Zhang Sheng and the others do not have any regrets.

Then came Zhang Sheng, who rode out on horseback.

He was a handsome young man, with an imposing presence, sitting on a black narcissus tree, head held high, chest puffed out, looking down on everyone else.

This made many martial arts practitioners envious.

It should be noted that Zhang Sheng is not only handsome, but also the top figure on the black list in the martial arts world. At this time, he is only twenty years old and has already reached the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces.

Chapter 877 Ouyang Mingri's Rival in Love

The Thousand-Craftsman Sedan Chair!

Compared to the traditional bridal sedan chair, its appearance is awe-inspiring.

The large red sedan chair, about two zhang in diameter, is decorated with gold, red, and green as the main colors. It is made of the finest old redwood and is surrounded by intricately carved figures, animals, and distant landscapes, all of which are lifelike.

The exquisite craftsmanship, reminiscent of the carvings on the carved walnut boat, coupled with the sheer size of the sedan chair, suggests the immense time and effort involved.

Only the Zhang family and the empire could gather so many master craftsmen in such a short time.

The phrase "ten thousand craftsmen" is by no means an exaggeration.

Moreover, it took thirty-two guards to lift this huge and heavy sedan chair.

Besides the private space hidden by the wedding curtain, there were four beautiful maids on each side of the sedan chair. One sprinkled sugar, one threw flowers, one scattered coins (Buddhist coins), and one distributed fruit (candied fruit).

These are all good things.

Needless to say, once you've tasted it, everyone knows it's a child's favorite.

At this time, only the Zhang family possesses this item. Even if the Zhang family were to sell it later, the price would likely not be less than one pound and one tael of silver, or even higher.

After all, this is a type of candy that has never been approved before.

Things are valued for their rarity, especially when they taste so delicious.

The petals came from the Valley of Heartbreak, weighing over a thousand pounds, and were covered in morning dew, filling the road with their fragrance.

Arhat coins are specially made auspicious coins. They are mixed with a small amount of gold during production, giving them a bright luster and making them worth ten times their weight in gold.

Moreover, the templates for the auspicious coins required special imperial approval, and they were only minted for the emperor's wedding or birthday.

Therefore, the value of these Arhat coins is not only that one is worth ten, but they also have extremely high collectible value.

Candied fruit is dried fruit, also wrapped in red paper.

These are considered luxury items by most ordinary people. Even ordinary dried fruit costs at least one tael of silver per pound.

And then came the dowry.

A dowry is fundamental to a woman's status in her husband's family, so Lord Lü practically exhausted the entire Lü family's resources, along with the Zhang family's betrothal gifts, to create a magnificent "ten-mile-long red dowry."

"What a grand wedding!"

The streets were packed with people, and all the women looked at the bride inside the sedan chair with envy.

In an era of strict social norms, a woman could only marry once; remarriage did not involve a grand wedding or the elaborate betrothal rites.

Moreover, such a grand wedding is extremely rare in the world.

A procession of ten miles of red bridal procession, riding horses through the streets.

Such extravagant spending further demonstrates the Zhang family's immense wealth.

However, what shocked everyone the most was the Zhang family's endless stream of extravagant and wasteful practices.

The sedan chair made by Wan Gong, milk candy, dragon fish meat...

Undoubtedly, the Zhang family will become famous throughout the land this time.

"Miss Shangguan, these are a few milk candies that we just managed to snatch. They are a specialty of the Zhang family and are made from boiled milk."

In a restaurant, Ouyang Mingri handed the few milk candies he had snatched to the adorable Shangguan Yan.

After his legs were healed and even his congenital ailment was completely cured under the Pure Yang Finger technique, Ouyang Mingri became rivals for Sima Changfeng's affections, rather than experiencing a one-sided crush.

It has both good looks and the Heavenly Secret Golden Thread has been upgraded to a divine weapon with Zhang Xiaoshan's help, which can contend with the Dragon Soul and Phoenix Blood.

Ouyang Mingri naturally stopped hiding his secret crush.

"toffee?"

As Shangguan Yan looked at the white sugar cubes in front of her, a milky aroma wafted over her with her keen sense of smell.

"The Zhang family has a ranch in the northern desert, which is a piece of meat that the Zhang family took from the grassland during the great war in the north."

Over the past decade or so, the Zhang family has cultivated their own meat processing industry in northern Xinjiang. In addition, they have imported a type of specialized dairy cow from the West that produces an exceptionally high volume of milk, which is ready to drink after minimal heating. As a result, this milk candy is now ready for mass production.

When Ouyang Mingri left the Zhang family's house in the morning, he naturally knew about the milk candy incident.

They also knew that the Central Plains had a long history of drinking milk, but the milk in the Central Plains was not very tasty and contained a lot of bacteria, so it could only be a special preference of some nobles.

If Zhang's milk candy were to become widely available, it would surely become a sensation throughout the land.

"Is it?"

Shangguan Yan was aware of all sorts of unusual things happening in the Zhang family.

Therefore, when you put the milk candy into the mouth, an extremely rich milky aroma immediately fills the air, which is fragrant, sweet, and chewy.

"good to eat!"

There were no extra compliments, but it was clear that Shangguan Yan liked it.

At the same time, a girl's heart is gradually being warmed!

Compared to Sima Changfeng's coldness, Ouyang Mingri's gentleness and thoughtfulness undoubtedly moved her more.

However, the destiny of the dragon soul and phoenix blood made her hesitate.

"If you like it, I'll go to the Prince's mansion to prepare some later. In the future, this milk candy will only cost one pound and one tael of silver, which is very cheap."

Both were top-notch experts and were not short of money.

Shangguan Yan could easily capture a wanted criminal and hand him over to the authorities for more than a hundred taels of silver.

Moreover, Ouyang Mingri is a legendary doctor; his consultation fees for some difficult and complicated cases are well over a thousand gold pieces.

The "Ten-Mile Red Dowry" refers to a ten-mile-long red carpet that runs from the east gate all the way to the main gate. Even if it were a one-time use item, it would still be an absolute luxury.

Therefore, it was immediately divided up by the people.

The truly top-tier red carpet was a Persian carpet laid out within the palace grounds; a length of it would cost at least a hundred gold coins in the Central Plains.

Before the sedan chair, Zhang Sheng led the two brides into the mansion.

At this moment, under the phoenix crown, Lü Zhi couldn't help but reveal a strange sense of pride on her beautiful face.

Empress Lü was the principal wife, that is, the first wife in a monogamous marriage, and her status was no less than that of Zhang Sheng.

Lu Su said that she was a concubine, which was actually just a type of concubine, at most a good concubine.

Although she held a high position, she was ultimately not the principal wife, a stark contrast to her status.

Therefore, entering the room through the main gate, and witnessing such a grand wedding today, Lü Zhi knew that from this day forward, she would truly rise above her station and become the mistress of the Zhang family's main branch.

However, after Zhang Xiaoshan explained things to Lü Su, Lü Su had no choice but to accept this reality.

Lu Su will focus on cultivation in the future, representing the Zhang family lineage that has never left the world, and Zhang Sheng will eventually retire (to Qian Liao Zhao).

But Lü Zhi is different; she will only stay in the Donghai Prince's Mansion in the future!

Zhang Xiaoshan kept this ambitious girl in the Prince's mansion for a reason.

If it were arranged to be placed in the Zhang family, it would likely cause a huge uproar.

Therefore, based on the degree of closeness, the Zhang family naturally takes the lead.

Inside the main hall, the person seated at the head of the table was not Zhang Yuan, but Zhang Xiaoshan and Huang Rong.

As Zhang Sheng's legal wife, Huang Rong, even if she wasn't his biological mother, still had to sit there on this solemn occasion.

Otherwise, the Zhang family's grand wedding would have become a laughing stock in Kyushu.

As for Zhang Yuan and Lü Gong, they had already gone to Zhang Family Restaurant to entertain the guests who were about to arrive when the bride left.

"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"

"Two thanks to the high hall!"

"Couple greetings!"

With the announcement of "Send them to the bridal chamber," the Zhou ceremony was officially completed, and the Lü sisters became the Zhang family's lawfully wedded wives.

Chapter 878 The Golden-Faced Buddha's Gift - Flying Immortal Sword Technique

Take your seats!

As a loud shout echoed throughout the entire palace and the capital city, everyone immediately turned to look.

There are too many people coming this time. Just the people on the invitation alone number in the tens of thousands. In addition, there are powerful figures from all walks of life who come because of their reputation, or who bring their younger generation and family members to see the world. Therefore, the banquet that needs to be prepared is far more than just a thousand tables.

Basically, the pavilions, drill grounds, and flower gardens in the front courtyard of the Prince's Mansion were packed with people.

Moreover, the grand restaurant has a thousand seats, and there are three thousand banquets outside.

Such a grand banquet requires thousands of chefs.

The stove for the fire was located on one side of the banquet, and it was built like a high platform, about four or five zhang high.

Candied fruits, pastries, and cold dishes can be kept indoors, but dishes for tens of thousands of people, with their large woks and the flames that cook them simultaneously, cannot be stored indoors.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan set up the cooking of hot dishes on one side of the banquet, allowing everyone to witness the Zhang family's wealth and influence.

Wielding a hot wok weighing tens of thousands of pounds is one thing, but to complete the preparation of an entire banquet requires more than just expertise.

This is also why Zhang Xiaoshan wanted to instruct the butcher to be enlightened by Tashi Moro.

Only those with the martial arts prowess of a Grandmaster and the true qi of a Grandmaster can perfectly manage this banquet.

As the guests took their seats, everyone gradually realized something.

The prominent figures who were originally from all over Kyushu were now far away from the main table of the banquet.

Whether it was Shangguan Jin Hong, a master on the blacklist, or Song Zhi and others representing powerful families, they all took their seats in the second line and dared not utter the slightest complaint.

Just seeing the few figures on the main seat made them dare not sit on equal footing with them.

The main table is two zhang in diameter, with more than thirty seats.

This arrangement is also to accommodate enough guests.

Many of the people who came this time were grandmasters or representatives of some super forces, so their seats naturally could not be neglected.

In addition, there were some guests accommodated in the grand restaurant, namely some important figures who disliked crowds—

Zhang Sanfeng, the Old Celestial Master, Old Beggar Hong Qi, the Celestial Mystery Elder, the Duan Family of Dali...

"Venerable Tashi, please!"