Remarrying Chun Yuan

“Princess, I am here to observe the ceremony. I am not worthy of the position of officiant at the wedding,” Yang Zhanchun replied tactfully.

"Don't be modest," Chen Zhongyao thought it was because he was unwilling.

Yang Zhanchun quickly shook his head, "I'm not worthy. I just came a few steps to apologize on behalf of Brother Yuan. Brother Yuan is accompanying the main character of the wedding and is walking behind. He is old and moves slowly, so please be patient and wait a moment."

He straightened up, clasped his hands together, and bowed respectfully.

His behavior truly surprised everyone.

What kind of relationship did Yuan Cuo have with Yang Zhanchun that he could get the Director of the Imperial Academy to apologize on his behalf?

Wei Gongming's face turned from red to purple, and he had long lost his previous smugness. When Yang Zhanchun appeared, he didn't even dare to utter any more sarcastic or mocking words.

Yang Zhanchun had caused his uncle's execution, his brother's imprisonment, and his father's death from anger... This shadow constantly loomed over his heart!

At this moment, Liu Yuechu was also extremely surprised. Yang Zhanchun wasn't the officiant at the wedding?! What other tricks did Yuan Cuo have up his sleeve? How much had this guy prepared?

"I didn't realize you had such wild thoughts. Do you really enjoy seeing everyone heartbroken for you? Does that make you happy?" Li Shu suddenly asked.

Liu Yuechu asked in confusion, "What are you talking about?"

"Do I need to make this clear? Today is the betrothal day. Normally, only the groom's relatives and friends should be present. Outsiders shouldn't be allowed in at all. But you not only let Young Master Pei and his party in, but you also didn't stop Prince Wei from coming in."

"You want to see them embarrassed? And also see my brother and me embarrassed? Then you've achieved your goal!"

"..." Liu Yuechu was speechless. She looked at Li Shu and said, "I don't care whether they come or not, but the last person who should come is you."

“You…” Li Shu clenched her fists. “Then tell me yourself, why did you let them in? Knowing that these people have a lot of grudges, how could they not feel awkward seeing each other? You were the only one who was happy.”

"On the day I'm betrothed and we're getting married, if I'm not happy, who will be? Do you expect me to be happy?" Liu Yuechu rolled her eyes at him.

Li Shu froze on the verge of speaking, looking at Liu Yuechu as if she didn't recognize her. "When did you become so selfish? Liu Yuechu, I almost don't recognize you anymore!" The Liu Yuechu of the past was very tolerant and considerate, and always thought of others.

"I'm selfish because you're even more selfish. My kindness isn't something you can take advantage of." After saying this, Liu Yuechu took the peppercorns and went out. She didn't understand the current situation, so it would be better to go out and see what was going on.

After Liu Yuechu left, Li Shu burst into tears again.

The maidservant inside, a member of the princess's household, coldly rebuked him, "You come here to cry on such a joyous occasion? No wonder the men in your family lost their positions and were demoted; it's all because of you! Now that you've caused enough trouble for your own family, why are you coming here to cause trouble for others? You should go back to your own home and cry; you'd better not come to other people's residences to cause trouble!"

After being scolded a few times, Li Shu cried even harder. She covered her face with a handkerchief and ran out of the room. But she didn't dare to face anyone outside, so she turned a corner and went straight to the corridor outside the side room.

Liu Yuechu had already gone to the door to greet Yuan Cuo and was standing there waiting for him.

She had just stopped when she saw Yuan Cuo helping an old man slowly walk over.

The old gentleman had white hair but a youthful face, and a ruddy complexion. He wore a long white coat that reached the ground. He wanted to walk quickly, but Yuan Cuo told him to slow down, saying, "Your legs aren't very nimble yet. Don't rush and fall again!"

"I want to use a wheelchair, but you won't allow it. Wouldn't it be more convenient to push me around?" the old man complained, clearly dissatisfied.

“How can the officiant be in a wheelchair? It’s bad luck!” Yuan Cuo refused to compromise.

"You want good fortune, so you're making this old man suffer, humph!" The old man was scolding, but he was actually quite happy.

He and Yuan Cuo were followed by a group of people, but Yuan Cuo was tall and the old man was strong. The two of them completely blocked the narrow path, and Liu Yuechu could not see who was coming from behind even when she stood on tiptoe.

Yuan Cuo seemed to sense something and couldn't help but raise his head.

Their eyes met, and he saw Liu Yuechu standing against the side wall of the inner room, looking at him.

He quickened his pace, disrupting the old man's rhythm, and the old man raised his cane and hit him!

Yuan Cuo could only smile and raise his hand to continue supporting her, but his eyes remained fixed on Liu Yuechu, unwilling to blink.

Liu Yuechu was dumbfounded. Only now did she realize who Yuan Cuo had invited, and how he had managed to do it!

At this moment, Pei Chun also noticed Liu Yuechu and wanted to get up and go over to talk to her, but he saw that she was looking straight ahead.

"What are you looking at... Oh my god!" Pei Chun's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

Chen Zhongyao also got up to greet him, and upon seeing the newcomer, he stood up straight and showed exceptional respect.

Princess Chen was somewhat puzzled. Who exactly had come?

Yang Zhanchun dared not hide anything and leaned over to say a name.

Princess Chen was taken aback. "Old Master Zhuang?"

This was the foremost Confucian scholar of the Great Qi Dynasty, who once served as the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. His students were found all over the world, and he had taught more than twenty top scholars in the imperial examinations.

He was also a respected literary leader who believed that no matter how much a top scholar taught, it was not as good as enabling ordinary people to read and write, which was the only way to consolidate the foundation of the Great Qi Dynasty.

Therefore, he resigned from his position as Chancellor of the Imperial Academy and went to the outskirts of the capital to open a school, specifically to teach ordinary people to read and write. When people could read, they could record the customs and features of different places; when people could write, they no longer needed to go to the streets to ask someone to write for them when communicating with their families.

Yang Zhanchun was once his student. Although the old master left the Imperial Academy later, he still became the top scholar in the imperial examination.

Princess Chen knew who the visitor was and went to greet him. "I didn't know it was Elder Zhuang. I'm truly ashamed. Don't you children know any better? Why didn't you arrange a palanquin for Elder Zhuang to walk such a long way!"

Mr. Zhuang is already eighty-two years old, a very old man.

Yuan Cuo coughed twice, "His legs need to be moved, it would be better if he moved them..."

“Yes, it’s better to move around a bit. Oh my, the Liu family’s courtyard is really nice!” Old Zhuang stopped and looked around. He didn’t mention the wedding ceremony anymore, but started to appreciate the scenery.

Another person appeared behind him, "Yes, when Liu Zhong designed this courtyard, he consulted me about it. It had to be in accordance with etiquette and complete in every way. I put a lot of thought into it." The speaker was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, a disciple of Master Zhuang, and a top scholar in the imperial examination.

“I visited the Liu family once before, to ask Liu Zhong for a painting. So many years have passed, why does it feel so desolate? With his passing, the soul of the Liu family is gone too.” This is the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, who is also a disciple of Master Zhuang and a top scholar.

Three top scholars from one master's school—a rare sight even in today's imperial court—have all appeared at the Liu family's residence? Not only have they appeared, but they've also served as the officiants at Yuan Cuo's wedding!

Pei Chun had already shrunk to the side, scolding the spoiled brothers who didn't recognize these men.

He was truly puzzled. How did Yuan Cuo, a poor boy, manage to get in touch with Master Zhuang? Not only did he get in touch, but he also managed to persuade him to travel from the outskirts of the capital to the city just to be the officiant at a wedding?

Wei Gongming was completely distraught and utterly shocked.

He really wanted to know what made Yuan Cuo able to invite these people to officiate the wedding. He wasn't a court official, much less a top scholar; he was just a lowly scholar. What made him so special?