He was born as a blacksmith, but he dominated the world

Chapter 451 Wedding Banquet
Having been emperor for so long, Gu An Ning has become very mature now.

He had two mustaches on his lips, and his eyes were bright, yet also a little more calm.

The young man who shouted that he didn't want to be an emperor back then, now cannot hide his noble aura even if he wears deliberately worn-out civilian clothes.

But he is different from Ma Ningyan. He always cares about the world and is compassionate.

When it comes to doing things, he is decisive but not ruthless enough.

The civil servants in the court would quarrel with each other every day, which made him very upset.

I went out to get some fresh air by attending a blind girl's wedding banquet.

The two of them did not deliberately rush on their journey. They strolled around casually, taking in the scenery. When they saw something new, they stopped to admire it for a while.

It took several days to get there.

Without the guidance of others, Jiang Lin could see the clear guidance of the breath.

In the world of [A Picturesque World], everyone who has contact with him will have such aura lines on him.

On the nearby streets, several figures followed silently.

Those were the guards who moved in after Gu An Ning gave him the mansion.

They secretly protected the old beggar and the blind girl, and now that Jiang Lin and the other man had arrived, they naturally had to welcome them.

However, they did not reveal their identities, and Jiang Lin just glanced at them and did not care.

He looked up into the sky again, and in a place that ordinary people could not see, there was a figure sitting cross-legged.

As if she had noticed Jiang Lin's gaze, Xie Yushuang stood up and bowed slightly to him.

Seeing that she was here too, Jiang Lin couldn't help but feel a little confused.

What is she doing here?
However, Xie Yushuang didn't show any intention of coming over to meet him, so Jiang Lin didn't feel comfortable going over to ask her.

As for Gu An Ning, he is now also a person with cultivation and has reached the peak of the Yuanwu realm, unlike Ma Ningyan who is progressing as fast.

After all, he had to deal with state affairs every day and didn't have much time to practice martial arts. Most of his skills were built up by taking elixirs.

Sensing the presence of the guards, Gu An Ning did not say anything, but smiled and said, "Grandpa, there has always been a custom of giving gifts among the people. I wonder what gifts you have prepared?"

Jiang Lin took out a few large pieces of gold from his arms, fiddled with them, and molded them into the shape of an animal. He said, "This."

Gu An Ning was slightly stunned, and then laughed out loud.

Jiang Lin asked, "What do you want to give?"

Gu An Ning took out a few similar items from his pocket and said, "Same as yours."

Jiang Lin was also stunned, and then he couldn't help but laugh.

Although Gu An Ning and Jiang Lin have not known each other for as long as Ma Ningyan.

But in comparison, he is more like Jiang Lin than Ma Ningyan.

I am easily soft-hearted, do things with moderation, and like to think and consider more before making a decision.

Ma Ningyan is more like Malu, decisive and persistent, but sometimes she will deliberately ignore some things.

The two talked and laughed all the way and soon arrived at the small courtyard.

The courtyard didn't change much back then, except that wedding characters were posted inside and outside the door and red lanterns were hung.

But it was the same next door, with the same big red wedding characters, big red lanterns, and a full house of guests.

The old beggar was still in good health. He stood at the door, greeting guests with a smile on his face.

Jiang Lin's physique is much larger than that of an ordinary person and can be seen from a long distance.

The old beggar saw him from afar and immediately ran towards him quickly.

When he got there, he immediately knelt down and said, "I pay my respects to the two Masters Hong."

Gu An Ning extended his hand and touched him, and the energy lifted him up, and said with a smile: "Old man, there is no need to be so polite. There is a happy occasion in your family today, so naturally you are the one who is respected."

"I dare not!" The old beggar shook his head quickly, his eyes moist, "If it weren't for your help, I would have been buried in the ground, and there would be no happy event today. No matter what, you two must sit in the upper seats."

Gu An Ning didn't take this matter too seriously. He was the most respected person in the court.

The world is so big that it cannot be the king's land.

He could also sit in the main seat in this small courtyard.

As for being high-profile or not, it has no meaning to an emperor.

The fact that he could stand in front of ordinary people was already high-profile.

The old beggar led the way and welcomed the two men into the courtyard.

The guests who came to congratulate were very surprised to see Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning.

Since the old beggar moved here eight years ago, he has been doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, and he has a good relationship with people.

I have bought a shop and sell breakfast. The food tastes good and the price is reasonable.

After a long time, everyone who saw them would give them a thumbs up.

The distinguished guest who was personally greeted by the old beggar looked so extraordinary that many people looked at him curiously.

Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning didn't care about other people's eyes at all. After entering the yard, Gu An Ning asked, "Where is that girl?"

"She's waiting in the house for the bride. Call her out now." The old beggar said as he was about to go into the house.

Although Gu An Ning had been in the imperial court for a long time, she still understood the ins and outs of this matter. She quickly pulled him back and said, "No need to do this. It won't be too late to meet again after the wedding."

"Wouldn't that be a disrespect to the two masters?"

"If you continue to be so polite, I will leave." Gu An Ning said.

The old beggar waved his hands quickly and dared not say anything more.

Gu An Ning asked again, "Which family did she marry?" "It's the family next door, the Guo family." The old beggar smiled and said, "The child's name is Guo Qichen. I have watched him grow up since he was a child. He is a scholar and is now taking the imperial examination. We just need to wait for the results to be announced next year."

"The two kids can be considered childhood sweethearts, but my family is ordinary, and I feel that I am not worthy of theirs."

Gu An Ning laughed and said, "There is no one in this world that your family cannot match, so don't worry too much."

The old beggar had no idea what these words really meant and only thought of them as a consolation.

After all, once Guo Qichen passed the exam, he would become an official. How could a family like mine, who came from a poor family, be worthy of him?

Seeing him like this, Gu An Ning didn't know what to say. He couldn't just reveal his identity as the emperor.

Soon, joyful sounds of music were heard outside.

Although they lived next door, the wedding procession still circled the street before arriving, as a way of announcing it to the world.

After the groom entered the room, Jiang Lin looked over and saw that he had a handsome face and was well-mannered. He was indeed a scholar.

The old beggar looked at Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning, then looked at the groom who was approaching.

Jiang Lin knew what he meant and said, "Handle the wedding properly, and there will be plenty of time to reminisce about the past."

The old beggar then apologized and went to greet Guo Qichen.

"Grandpa Chai." Guo Qichen bowed and saluted.

"Good boy, good boy." The old beggar smiled.

The matchmaker carried the bride out of the house.

The red wedding dress and the red veil made her look particularly festive.

Looking at the wedding dress, Jiang Lin's eyes were slightly dazed.

"It's a pity that no matter how much we miss each other, we can't go back to the past. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would really put on a red wedding dress to find you instead of giving you a shabby purse."

Yu'er's words echoed in my ears.

Time flies so fast that in the blink of an eye even Ma Ningyan has passed middle age.

But time seems to pass very slowly, and nothing about me has changed.

This couldn't help but make Jiang Lin feel a little confused. What has changed is fake, and what has not changed is real?
But is it really true that it doesn’t change?
He always felt as if he had understood something, but he couldn't explain it clearly.

At this time, Guo Qichen also noticed the presence of Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning. He looked at them curiously, especially staying on Jiang Lin for a while.

It was not until the matchmaker carried the bride into the sedan that someone reminded her, "Groom, come quickly!"

Guo Qichen finally came to his senses and quickly turned back.

Gu An Ning asked, "Grandpa, what do you think of this boy? Is he worthy of that girl?"

Jiang Lin woke up from his immersion and said casually: "Since one is willing to marry and the other is willing to marry, there is no such thing as being worthy or not."

Gu An Ning didn't notice his strangeness, nodded, and said, "That's indeed the truth."

After that they worshipped heaven and earth, and escorted the bride to the bridal chamber, where all the guests were happy.

Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning naturally wanted to stay and have a drink at the wedding.

However, the bride enters the bridal chamber at night and it is not convenient for her to see guests, so she can only wait until the next day to return home.

After the wedding banquet, it was still early.

Gu An Ning took Jiang Lin and went out for a walk.

After finally getting out of the palace, I naturally want to take a closer look.

Jiang Lin didn't care. The old beggar was busy greeting guests and had no time to accompany them. It would be better for him to go out and relax.

Walking along the street, Gu An Ning looked here and there.

He never had a peaceful life when he was a child, and when he grew up he was always fighting wars, and then he became an emperor.

Everything about the folk life was still very fresh to him.

Moreover, he is the emperor now, so naturally he wants to know more about how the people are living.

After just walking for a while, Gu An Ning was not very happy.

Because the lives of the people cannot be said to be very good, perhaps a little better than many years ago, but there are still many people who live a very hard life.

Jiang Lin saw his annoyance and said, "Governing the world is not a one-day job. Take your time and don't rush."

How could Gu An Ning not understand this principle, but principles are principles, and understanding them and putting them into practice are two completely different things.

Jiang Lin knew that for things like this, he could only figure it out on his own and didn't say much.

After walking two more streets, Jiang Lin stopped in front of a stall.

The stall owner was an old man in his fifties or sixties with white hair. In front of him was a table with pens, ink, paper, and an inkstone, as well as some completed paintings.

Seeing Jiang Lin stop, the old man looked at the two men, and after a brief look, he said, "You two nobles, feel free to look around. If you like anything, just take it."

Gu An Ning exclaimed, "Aren't you selling paintings?"

"Yes."

"Then why don't you want our money?"

"You two are of noble status, so just consider it as a bond, which is better than the scattered silver," said the old man.

When he said this, even Jiang Lin was a little surprised: "Why do you think we are noble?"

The old man whispered, "Although your clothes look ordinary, the material is very solid. You can tell at a glance that they are deliberately made to look old, so you must be of high status, but don't want others to know. If I'm not mistaken, you must be an official, right? Merchants would never do such a thing."

Gu An Ning couldn't help but laugh: "The old man has a good eye and a sharp mind, quite interesting."

The old man said modestly: "I paint all day long. If I don't observe carefully, my paintings won't be very good. In this aspect, I am slightly better than ordinary people."

(End of this chapter)