The young servant pulled a thoroughbred horse from the stable in the back courtyard.

Muruo leaped onto the horse and rode off in pursuit.

Behind him, the young servant shouted loudly, “Master, you must bring Master’s Wife back!”

All that was missing was a big red banner to wave!

Muruo didn’t stop for a moment, galloping his horse through Chang’an Street in the capital. His legs gripped the horse’s belly tight, the reins pulled taut. The crowds on the street scattered in fright to both sides.

Some fell!

Some collided!

Some toppled over!

The street was thrown into chaos, curses rising in waves. People wished they could report to the authorities and arrest that damned scoundrel.

Muruo had no time to care. He rode out of the city, and not far outside the capital gates, he finally caught up—or more accurately, Tang Father’s carriage had stopped on the road waiting for him. It seemed… he had long anticipated that Muruo would chase after them.

Standing beside the carriage were those three warriors, burly and imposing, while Tang Father stood at the front with the kind of look a father-in-law gives a son-in-law.

Angry, jealous, displeased…

Muruo pulled the reins and swiftly dismounted.

At the same time, when Tang Si heard the sound of hooves, she had already gotten down from the carriage. The moment she saw Muruo, her already red and swollen eyes filled with tears, her face a mess. She cried and laughed for quite a while, then finally a smile of excitement and joy bloomed at the corners of her mouth as she rushed toward that man.

She burrowed into his embrace and refused to let go.

She said loudly, “I knew it! I knew you would come. You just can’t bear to part with me. You’ve always been stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Now even if you push me away, I won’t leave.”

Muruo also held her tightly, saying in her ear, “I’m sorry.”

She shook her head desperately. “I don’t blame you. As long as you came, that’s all that matters.”

He said, “All along, I couldn’t face my true feelings. It was like I had my eyes covered and couldn’t see the road ahead clearly. But on the road chasing after you, I finally understood—the person I’m afraid of losing isn’t Kong Yu, but you, the one who’s always making noise and fighting by my side. You, who stayed by my side willing to live and die with me regardless of the danger to your own life. On the way here, I asked myself countless times: if I really missed this chance, would I regret it? The answer is yes!”

These words, deep with emotion yet frank and honest!

Tang Si raised her head to meet his gaze, crying with emotion. “These are your words. You’re not allowed to go back on them.”

“A promise worth a thousand gold!”

“Then no matter where you go from now on, I’m following you. If you go east, I go east. If you go west, I follow you west. In any case, for the rest of this life, I, Tang Si, am latching onto you.”

She began to cry.

Muruo stroked her head and smiled. “Good!”

She smiled brilliantly like a flower again!

The two embraced!

Having come all this way, this quarrelsome couple who were both enemies and lovers finally became a match made in heaven.

Behind the two, four gazes locked onto them.

One person said quietly to Tang Father, “Third Master, are we leaving or not?”

Another person said, “Leaving? What leaving? Don’t you see A’Si and that person are hugging?”

“What’s wrong with hugging?”

“Crude people are just crude people!”

“You…”

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Father glanced sideways at the two of them and ordered, “What are you standing around for? Why aren’t you mounting up to go back?”

Back to the capital!

…

After returning to Yuhua Pavilion.

Muruo formally met his father-in-law for the first time.

But Tang Father still had that fierce and menacing appearance from before. He glanced at his daughter.

“You go out first.”

“Father…”

“I told you to go out and wait.”

Tang Si looked at Muruo worriedly, but had no choice but to go out.

She closed the door.

In the room, one sat while one stood.

Silent, neither breaking the quiet.

After a long while, Tang Father poured two cups of tea and pushed one of them to the position across from him.

He extended his hand. “Sit.”

Muruo obediently sat down.

A son-in-law meeting his father-in-law inevitably felt somewhat uncomfortable. He pressed his legs together, sitting properly and correctly.

Tang Father was in no hurry, drinking three cups of tea.

Houliao people were just that bold—drinking tea like water!

“Actually…” Tang Father spoke.

Immediately, Muruo quickly perked up his ears to listen.

He didn’t interrupt!

“Actually, before I even entered the capital, I had already found out that A’Si was with you and that she followed you into the capital and has been living here.”

What?

He knew all along?

Tang Father continued, “I know my own daughter. Ever since she was young, she liked to run around everywhere, often running into the forest alone to catch strange things. In Houliao, no one could control her, let alone make her obediently stay in one place.” His tone carried a sense of disappointment. He paused for a moment. “However, ever since she met you, she’s settled down quite a bit. I heard that in these few months in the capital, she hasn’t caused any trouble and has even been studying medical texts with you. It’s like she’s become a different person.”

Muruo couldn’t guess the meaning behind these words and continued listening.

“On the way here, I had already decided that if the person A’Si liked was decent, I would grant you both my blessing. Originally, looking at you like this, I wasn’t satisfied at all—skinny arms and legs, not much meat on your bones. How could I expect you to take care of her in the future? However… you do have some courage, and that’s the most precious quality in our Houliao. With A’Si following you, I can rest assured.”

This old fellow—criticizing one moment, praising the next.

Muruo asked, “Your meaning, old sir?”

“You two should marry.”

Eh?

Muruo was shocked.

“You’re unwilling?”

He quickly said, “Of course not! I’m willing to marry her. I said that once I returned to the capital, I would marry her. I certainly won’t change my word!”

Firm and resolute.

“With these words from you, I can rest assured. I only have this one precious daughter. As long as she doesn’t regret it, I’ll give her whatever she wants. After you two marry, whether you stay in the capital or return to Houliao is up to you both. But I must see you properly wed before I’ll leave. Otherwise, I won’t be at ease even after returning to Houliao. Of course, the wedding must happen quickly. After all, A’Si isn’t young anymore and can’t wait any longer. As for the dowry, it absolutely won’t be lacking—I’ve already brought it from Houliao.”

Good grief!

Muruo suspected he had heard wrong.

Not only did this old fellow already know his daughter had entered the capital with a man, but he had directly brought the dowry along? Apparently, he had long been prepared to marry off his daughter.

He said, “Actually, there’s no need for any dowry.”

“Proper etiquette cannot be neglected!”

“…”

“Alright, I’ll help you two arrange the wedding matters. Things will be done as they should be done.”

Muruo’s parents had both passed away, so having an elder help arrange things was naturally good. He agreed.

When Tang Si found out, she was extremely excited.

Finally, her wish had come true.

Tang Father’s efficiency was very high. He truly arranged everything properly. In just three days, everything was planned.

The wedding was set for five days later.

No delays allowed!

Yuhua Pavilion was thrown into a flurry of activity from top to bottom, beginning to hang lanterns and decorations, preparing a lively celebration for the joyous occasion.

Because there weren’t enough hands to help, Jingrong also transferred people from his own estate.