Chapter 210

　Today’s wedding banquet, in essence, is just about taking a concubine, so it’s actually just held inside the Zhang family mansion. The main part of the celebration is the courtyard where Zhang Weihai lives, while the Zhang family mansion is simply decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations to indicate that there is a happy occasion today. It’s not a very grand affair.

　　Ultimately, besides the fact that it involved taking a concubine, the main reason was that the woman’s family was too weak and the two sides were too disparate in status.

　　Another important point is that the woman’s biological father did not attend the wedding in person, but instead went to attend to some so-called important matters in the martial arts world. This is not just a matter of being disrespectful; if it were any other wealthy family, they might not even bother to hold a wedding banquet and would just have to make do with a perfunctory gesture.

　　Knowing she was in the wrong, Ning Zhongze couldn’t make any demands on this matter. It was all caused by her senior brother, the sect leader who had already castrated himself, and she had no words to refute him.

　　However, the wedding banquet was still very lively. Although Zhang Weihao did not send out many invitations, most of them were friends from the martial arts world. However, these friends were very generous and all attended in person. Even the Sun Moon Sect and the Dragon Guardian Manor came to give gifts, and the gifts they gave were extraordinary. Even for the Zhang family, they were considered very generous gifts.

　　”Haitang, it’s been a long time since we last met. Why don’t you come inside with Lingyu and catch up?” Upon seeing that the person who came to deliver the gift was Shangguan Haitang, Zhang Weihai, dressed in a red robe, stepped forward and took Shangguan Haitang’s hand, greeting her warmly.

　　”Don’t do anything reckless. Today is your wedding day with Ling Shan.”

　　”It’s okay, you can come over tonight to keep me company. Speaking of which, what have you been busy with lately? I haven’t seen you around all the time.”

　　”I’ve been very busy. Recently, the Izumo delegation came to the capital, and I’ve been busy with reception and security work.” Shangguan Haitang isn’t stupid; she naturally knows how she’ll be bullied if she goes inside with Zhang Weihai.

　　Normally, it’s one thing, but today is Yue Lingshan’s big day, and there are so many people from the martial arts world here. Zhang Weihai may be shameless, but she still has some dignity.

　　”Is it Princess Rixiu?”

　　”Why are you asking this? You wouldn’t dare to even try to take advantage of her, would you?” Shangguan Haitang asked warily.

　　Princess Lixiu was renowned for her beauty. The reason why the Dragon Guard Manor had to protect her was to prevent those martial arts practitioners from causing trouble and ruining her chastity, thus cuckolding the young emperor.

　　”You’re overthinking it. I’m not that kind of person. It’s just a bit of a pity.”

　　”What’s a pity?”

　　”It’s nothing, you wouldn’t understand even if I told you. That Karasuma is no simple man, he’s quite skilled. Try to avoid fighting him, you’re still far from being his match.”

　　”Really? I’ve heard my godfather mention the power of the Karasuma, but surely they’re not this powerful?” Izumo is located on the Korean Peninsula, just a small country on the peninsula, a tiny place. Shangguan Haitang naturally underestimated them, never expecting to find such a master.

　　”The real Izumo delegation no longer exists. Izumo has been annexed by Japan. The people in this delegation are actually Japanese in disguise. Their purpose… what do you think? Just so you know this. There are definitely accomplices in the court, and they are quite powerful. They have little to do with the Eastern Depot. Be careful. To me, your life is more important than anyone else’s.”

　　In the original drama, Shangguan Haitang was injured by Wuwan and almost died.

　　Zhang Weihua naturally had to give a reminder, and he also knew that this was just a test by Zhu Wushi. If it succeeded, it would be extremely profitable, and if it failed, it would still be a test of the young emperor’s true power. That’s why he chose this assassination lineup.

　　Although Zhang Weihao didn’t have a good impression of the young emperor, he was willing to die at the hands of anyone but the Japanese, not to mention that it involved the safety of his girlfriend. After thinking about it, Zhang Weihao finally told Shangguan Haitang the answer to prevent her from encountering any accidents.

　　”You knew about this information?”

　　”It was your sister Bai who told me. The two experts she recently recruited from Japan, Fubu Senjun and Sarutobi Hiruzen, have participated in some battles there and know what’s going on there. This Karasuma is most likely a top expert from Japan in disguise, and that Princess Toshihide might not even be a woman, but a ninja in disguise. But you only need to know these things. The court is very complicated, so be careful and ensure your own safety.”

　　”What’s the meaning?”

　　”You don’t think there aren’t any experts in the palace, do you? This is just a test. The emperor’s side is much safer than you think. If you jump too high and stand out too much, you’ll be targeted.”

　　Shangguan Haitang wasn’t stupid; she immediately understood what Zhang Weihao meant, but wondered why he had suddenly told her this.

　　”This has nothing to do with you, right?”

　　”No, why would I do such a thing? But whether it’s related to your godfather is hard to say. Forget it, I won’t mention it for now. You probably wouldn’t believe me anyway. Just be careful and make sure you’re safe. I’d be heartbroken if you got hurt.”

　　”My godfather… what exactly do you know?”

　　“I previously used my Heavenly Eye to examine your godfather’s dantian. He has accumulated a tremendous amount of internal energy, which has even exceeded the limit that a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm can withstand. Most importantly, this internal energy is very complex and has many attributes, as if it has absorbed the internal energy of a large number of martial arts masters, not just one or two, but at least hundreds of people.”

　　Therefore, the great demon who absorbed over two hundred masters from the eight major sects back then was most likely not Gu Santong, but your godfather. I visited Gu Santong in the ninth level of the Heavenly Prison before, and he didn’t have these problems. Be more careful; I don’t want you to be sold out and still be helping him count the money.

　　”Are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?”

　　”Hmph! My good intentions have been completely wasted!”

　　Finding that Zhang Weihua was a little angry and didn’t want to talk to her anymore, he walked towards Lu Xiaofeng and the others. Shangguan Haitang knew that he was angry because she didn’t believe and questioned him, so what he said was true.

　　Although it wasn’t explicitly stated, some suspected that the person acting as an inside man was their godfather.

　　Zhang Weihao wasn’t trying to sow discord; he was just warning Shangguan Haitang to be more careful and not be too honest, lest she be taken advantage of by Zhu Wushi.

　　After all, with his intrusion, even Wan Sanqian has met his end prematurely. Who knows what the future holds?

　　First, plant the seeds of doubt, so that Haitang can be more careful and ensure her safety. She should take it easy when necessary, since he will be leaving the capital for a while and won’t be able to come back to take care of her in the short term.