By the time, Yang Ze woke up in the morning, it was already noisy outside. With a frown, Yang Ze walked out of the door only to see a large group of people standing there talking to each other.
"What the hell?" This was the first time he ever saw someone coming to this god-forsaken place willingly. From the outfits they were wearing, Yang Ze could already guess their identities as the servants of the Yang Family.
"Second Young Master." In the end, a chubby young boy walked in the front before bowing to him respectfully.
"We congratulate you on your wedding."
As soon as he said these words, the remaining servants kneeled on the ground before shouting in a loud voice.
"WE CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR WEDDING."
Looking at the servants bowing in front of him, Yang Ze was stunned for a moment before realization struck him. Today seemed to be his wedding day.
"So? What next?"
The servants looked at the person in front of them dumbfounded. It was their first time seeing someone so casual about their own wedding. Even if he wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the marriage, at least he should be excited. After all, he was going to marry the most beautiful woman.
"Second young master, please follow us. There are still many preparations to be done."
Nodding his head, Yang Ze followed behind them. It would be wrong to say that he wasn't excited. He was excited, but the reason for his excitement was completely different.
The servants on the side were gnashing their teeth. Though they didn't show it on their face, the majority of them were filled with jealousy towards this useless second master.
This pinnacle of a girl with both intelligence and beauty in Yuyang City was actually marrying the generation's most worthless youth with no future at all. Who knew how many people were stomping their feet in anger and jealousy… This was wholly a case of a dazzling lotus flower planted on a pile of manure that no one would even bother to look at.
The ones that had unrequited love for Cang Yue of course held both extreme jealousy and hatred towards Yang Ze. Even more were unwilling to give up… and would try to assassinate him by poison.
Today he was going to marry Cang Yue but he knew for sure that Cang Yue was not marrying him because she sincerely loved him. If it weren't for their elders; Yang Yuanzhen and Cang Li's agreement, Cang Yue would not even have bothered to take a glance in his direction.
Although Cang Yue was about to become his wife, she would only be like the sky's coldest moon; something to only be seen but not touched.
Entering the main hall, Yang Ze finally went into the room that was meant for him. It was the room that he used to live in before being kicked out of the family. Shaking his head, Yang Ze took a bath and changed into red robes. After making sure, everything was perfect, Yang Ze looked at himself in the mirror before breaking out with a smile.
Though young, he looked decent. Although his appearance was nowhere like those really handsome people's, he was still pleasing to the eyes. However one could argue that in this world where everyone can cultivate, he was just another ordinary-looking boy.
As Yang Ze walked out of the room, his gorgeous wedding team awaited him. Old Xie kindly smiled at him, "Young master, please get on the horse. On the way, I will be protecting you with everything I have…. But of course, today is the young master's big day. I should not worry that much since there would only be good things that are waiting to happen."
"Thanks, Old Xie." Yang Ze smiled at Old Xie and got on the horse. A gentle voice suddenly came from his left,
"Looks like I came at the just right time. Is Brother Yang Ze going to retrieve his bride now? CONGRATULATIONS."
Yang Ze's eyebrows furrowed slightly at that sound and saw a man in his early twenties slowly walk to his side.
Watching him, Yang Ze let out a hearty smile, "Oh it is Brother Yang Che, did you especially make this trip here to see me off?"
"Haha, of course." Yang Che approached with a hearty laugh and said, "The person you are marrying today is Yuyang City's number one brightest jewel. This is not only our Yang Clan's big event but is our Yuyang City's big event. Since you have the chance to marry this treasure, your brother here is very happy for you. Of course, I am also envious and ashamed as well. Hahahaha."
Yang Ze also laughed, "Brother Yang Che tells such a funny joke. With Brother Yang Che's charms, the entire female population of Yuyang City is yours to pick from."
"Young master, we must get going." Old Xie warned.
"Brother Yang Ze, hurry up. We eagerly await for you to spectacularly bring Yuyang city's brightest jewel into the Yang Clan." Yang Che said with a smile.
Yang Ze nodded and immediately sat tight. The wedding escort team rode through the courtyard to the sound of the beating drums and gongs straight towards the Yang Clan Residence.
The moment Yang Ze disappeared from sight, Yang Che's smile froze. Looking at the disappearing figure, he sighed before slowly walking away. Even though he tried his best to appear happy in front of Yang Ze, his heart was like a dying ember. The aftereffects of failing the entrance test were more serious than ever.
Since it was the Cang family marrying off a daughter, the spectacle was indeed not too shabby. As soon as Yang Ze went out, he saw a long line of red carpet that began from his door's entrance. This red carpet was the Yang Clan's starting point and it extended in twists and turns towards the direction of the Cang Clan.
As soon as Yang Clan's wedding team appeared, Yuyang City's street started to bustle with noise. The street was full of spectators on both sides of the street. As Yang Ze kept pace with the team, various whispers from the crowd entered his ears.
"Look! He is the second son of the current patriarch. I heard rumours that he can not practice martial arts or cultivation."
"Oh, this is the first time I've seen him in person."
"It's normal if you haven't seen him before. With the fact that he is a good-for-nothing himself, would you even have the face to go out? Oh, for Cang Yue to actually be married to such a person, the heavens must really be blind!"
"It is said that his father Yang Yuanzhen and Cang Li became sworn brothers when Yang Yuanzhen saved Cang Li's life after using most of his strength. Cang Li then promised that on his granddaughter, Cang Yue's twenty-sixth birthday, she would become Yang Yuanzhen's daughter-in-law. Now that Qingyue had finally turned twenty-six today and although Yang Yuanzhen's son is a moron, Cang Li was not willing to break his promise because of his heavy feelings of gratitude. If not for that, how could that guy even marry Cang Yue."
"What! Cang Yue is our Yuyang City's greatest treasure. If he did not have his status of being the patriarch's second son, he could not even measure up to the mud on the floor. I am probably one hundred times stronger than him! This world is so unfair!"
Yang Ze who was sitting in the carriage was twitching the corner of his mouth. Due to his strength, the whispers among the crowd were as clear as a day in his ears. As for the story they were telling about the promise and life-saving; he could tell it was complete bullshit.
If there really was such an agreement, then he would have known about it a long time ago. Not just two days before the marriage.
The Yang Ze on horseback had bright serene eyes that conveyed a deep character. He had an elegant expression and exhibited a light grace. His long hair fluttered behind his dazzling red wedding robe and his entire body emitted an air of elegance. The sounds of murmuring from the crowd contained all kinds of malicious undertones. However, the envy, resentment, prejudice, ridicule, scorn, and disdain from the crowd seemed to not faze him at all. He seemed to be unconscious of the crowd as a beautiful smile was still plastered on his face.
"I thought that Yang Ze would ride in the carriage today but unexpectedly he is riding horseback. With that temperament…. it seems as if the rumours were not true."
"Tch! The trash that people typically look down on is about to marry Yuyang City's greatest treasure. Of course, he should be proud! How could he be afraid of losing face?" rang a bitter voice.
"Do you think the young master from other families will come to step this procession?"
"Yeah right! Yang Ze is nothing but his father is Yang Yuanzhen. The experts of our Yuyang City all have to respect him in his presence. If anyone were to cause trouble, they would meet Yang Yuanzhen's wrath! Whoever dares to do that will lose his head! Moreover, this is not a forced marriage, who would dare to cause trouble to incur the wrath of the Yang Clan? I estimate that right now, all the lovesick youths who would actually disrupt the procession are firmly locked in their own house."
The wedding procession went on in a casual manner, not too fast but not too slow. The journey of over five kilometres took nearly one and a half hours.
The procession came to the Cang Family's entrance. At the door, Yang Ze saw a smiling Cang Li. Even though he didn't recognize him, one look at the people around him standing in reverence, he could make out his identity.
"Patriarch Li." Dismounting the horse, Yang Ze bowed to him slightly. This was the most common courtesy he could show here.
"Haha, good!" Cang Li nodded. He reached out his hand and patted Yang Ze's shoulder, "Ze'er, starting today, I will give Cang Yue to you. Although you are not a big hero, you are Yang Yuanzhen's son so I can have peace of mind when I give you my daughter. Your father Yang Yuanzhen is an amazing man. Becoming his sworn brother is something I would never regret in this lifetime for he is a passionate and righteous man. You are Yang Yuanzhen's son. Even though you can not practice, I do not believe that you will stay an ordinary person in the future."
"Treat my daughter well. For those who talk nonsense and can only flap their mouths in malice, screw them all."
Yang Ze stood stunned on the spot. From his way of talking, the person seemed to be treating him fairly well compared to how he should have. In his doubt, Yang Ze slowly nodded his head.
"Good!" Cang Li nodded and patted Yang Ze on the shoulder again, "I knew that Yang Yuanzhen's son would not be an ordinary child. I will wait for the day this dragon surfaces. Alright now, Yue'er is waiting for you; go on."