Chapter 154: Chapter 154

Lien Wenhe spoke sternly, "Zhaozhao, I know you wouldn’t say such things lightly. What do you mean? Will Zhiyuan face a major disaster today?"

Yu Nianzhao crossed her arms and asked, "Has the auspicious time been moved forward?"

"Indeed, it was moved up by half an hour. The Tang Family came and said it was to avoid delaying the time, as the two families live at opposite ends of the street."

"Haha, did you see the groom?"

"Of course I saw him, but he didn’t look well today. Apparently, he caught a cold, and his face was indeed quite pale," Lien Wenhe pondered.

"Are you sure that’s your son-in-law?" Yu Nianzhao’s words were shocking, and Lien Wenhe’s heart sank.

Especially Shao, who, after thinking it over, felt an inexplicable sense of absurdity.

"Zhaozhao, you’re talking nonsense. The one who came to receive her is certainly Tang Family’s eldest son, Tang Zhiyang!" Ms Lien felt her words were eerie, giving her goosebumps.

Mr Lien’s face was already red with anger, and with so many onlookers, it was truly disgraceful.

"No, it cannot be confirmed."

Unexpectedly, Shao denied it outright, murmuring with an unpleasant expression, "I’ve only met Zhiyang a few times, and his face isn’t particularly memorable to me. Today, when he came for the wedding, his face was indeed extremely pale. But I also remember that Tang Family’s second son looks similar to him, yet he’s a few inches taller. When they came for the wedding, he looked indeed taller than usual. Could it be that the one who came for the wedding wasn’t Tang Zhiyang, but Tang Family’s second son, Tang Zhishuo?"

"Ridiculous! Why would the Tang Family let Tang Zhishuo come for the wedding?" Mr Lien snorted through his nose, clearly thinking they were all daydreaming, "Why turn a proper marriage into chaos? Shao too, you don’t trust the Tang Family, yet you trust Yu Nianzhao?"

Shao pursed her lips, worried, "I’m just concerned for Zhiyuan." Googlᴇ search Nove1Fire.net

Lien Wenhe stepped forward and took her hand, consoling, "Considering everything, I also think there’s something questionable about the Tang Family’s wedding reception this time."

"Zhaozhao’s fortune-telling has always been accurate. If you’re seriously worried about your daughter, you should go and see the truth."

Xie Jiuxiao quietly held Yu Nianzhao’s hand and spoke to Lien Wenhe and his group, "Otherwise, you’ll definitely regret it."

Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, and the day turned gloomy.

A group of crows flew in the distance, making a spine-tingling sound, which filled everyone’s hearts with unease.

"Husband, I want to go and see," Shao’s heart raced, clutching tightly to Lien Wenhe’s hand.

"Alright, then we’ll head to the Tang Family," Lien Wenhe responded to her.

"Nonsense, truly nonsense, after the Tang Family takes their bride, Zhiyuan will be their daughter-in-law. You should wait until her return visit to see your daughter. Your visit to the Tang Family now is ill-mannered!"

Mr. Lien, being an Imperial College Sacrificial Officer, held deep disdain for such irregular behavior.

"Manners are for the living; when someone dies, what good are manners?"

Yu Nianzhao’s expression was even more disdainful, "Five years have passed, and you’re still the same as when I first met you, a feudal relic. Do you mean to tell me that in your heart, Lien Zhiyuan’s life or death is less important than your manners?"

"How could you speak to your elders !"

Mr. Lien was so angry his chest rose and fell rapidly, "Besides, Zhiyuan is marrying, not dying."

"What kind of elder are you to me? My relatives and family members all need my approval. Sorry, you don’t count as my elder."

Yu Nianzhao shrugged, "For a woman, marriage is like a second reincarnation. If she marries wrong or badly, it is indeed akin to dying."

Many women present resonated with the latter part of Yu Nianzhao’s statement.

"You, you, you... ungrateful granddaughter!"

Mr. Lien was so furious he nearly turned his back, and Ms. Lien hurriedly came forward to support him.

Yu Nianzhao calculated by pinching her fingers, her eyes sharp, "A life-and-death trial, so this was the intention. No wonder the time was changed; hurry over, the Tang Family truly harbors malicious intent!"

Lien Wenhe and his wife exchanged a glance, ignoring Mr. Lien’s shouting, resolutely following Yu Nianzhao.

In front of Tang Mansion, it was brightly decorated, bustling with activity!

Guests were continuously streaming into Tang Mansion, making it appear harmonious.

Lien Yanran also followed along, looking at the scene before her, patting her chest and saying, "Look at this scene; isn’t everything normal? Zhaozhao, you must have miscalculated. Fortunately, big sister is fine. I told you, the Tang Family and the Lien Family are well-suited and familiar. How could they harm her?"

Shao also breathed a sigh of relief, "It’s fine, as long as Zhiyuan is alright. Zhaozhao was just concerned for Zhiyuan, which is why she suggested we come and check."

Yu Nianzhao squinted her eyes, gazing at the sky, which remained clear, "No, everything here is not right!"

Mu Hongxuan jumped out from the shadows, cupped his fists, and said, "Princess, the route at the end seems to diverge from reality. I attempted to explore the truth by climbing the high wall, but... couldn’t get up."

"Hmm, naturally, you couldn’t climb it; this is but an illusion!"

Yu Nianzhao raised her hand, and a flame emerged from her fingertips, darting forward. The air twisted in front, and within seconds, like a thin film, the air wall transformed into a talisman and was burnt completely.

An eerie wind swept through, and the sky grew dark, leaving the deserted street strewn with withered leaves.

Tang Mansion’s doors were tightly shut, not a soul in front.

The bright red lanterns previously seen had vanished, replaced by numerous yellow talismans.

"This, this, this..." Lien Wenhe and his group saw this scene for the first time, eyes wide and mouths agape in shock.

"What was that just now? Did my eyes deceive me?" Shao hadn’t expected Tang Mansion’s situation to be so different from what they’d seen, her heart, just set at ease, now raised again.

"It’s the Illusion Talisman. The Tang Family must have hired a proficient Daoist to perform rituals."

Yu Nianzhao walked forward, casually pulling down a talisman, "This is a Sealing Talisman, meant to trap the souls within Tang Mansion, preventing them from escaping."

Lien Yanran fearfully exclaimed, "Souls? What is all this about? Today is supposed to be the day of the grand wedding!"

A silhouette clung to the wall of Tang Mansion, trembling as if about to fall at any moment.

"Mu Hongxuan!" Yu Nianzhao called out.

Mu Hongxuan immediately understood and leaped up, grabbing the person down.

"Ouch!" The middle-aged man fell to the ground, looking up to see Xie Jiuxiao, then cried out, "Prince Su, you’re here, thank goodness. I almost met my doom here."