Aunt Han gave her daughter a stern talking-to—of course, it was just verbal chastisement, as she dared not take any real action, especially since her daughter was carrying her grandson. Afterwards, she discussed wedding arrangements with her son-in-law.
Hanno sat nearby, helping to consider the details as a reference for her own future wedding.
Chang Miao preferred traditional bridal attire over a wedding dress, and Hanno had guaranteed that she would provide the most beautiful wedding outfit for both her and Shen Chuiyang. Therefore, they chose not to hold the banquet at a large hotel but instead opted for a Farm Stay in D City. This Farm Stay was nestled in the mountains, boasting an exquisite classical decor and, most importantly, delicious food prepared by skilled rural chefs. The dishes looked rustic but tasted far better than the meticulously crafted meals found in upscale restaurants.
Naturally, they planned to take wedding photos in the Provincial Capital, where the photographers had better skills. Hanno would accompany Chang Miao as her bridesmaid, but they had yet to select a best man. Shen Chuiyang had many acquaintances in the Provincial Capital due to his work there, but few close friends. A week later, Shen Chuiyang called Hanno to his office in the Provincial Capital, where she unexpectedly encountered someone.
"Sister-in-law," the young man greeted Hanno with a cheerful smile.
Hanno was pleasantly surprised. "Zhu Wenrui! What brings you to the Provincial Capital?"
Shen Chuiyang interjected with a smile, "I called him here to help me."
Hanno exclaimed, "You’ve retired?"
Zhu Wenrui nodded. "I injured my spine during a mission. Although it has healed, I can no longer engage in strenuous activities or sports, so I had to retire. Now I'm working under you; you have to look out for me!"
Hanno chuckled lightly. "Don’t worry; working with me will definitely lead you to live in a big house and drive a luxury car."
Shen Chuiyang added with a grin, "I'm a perfect example."
Hanno replied playfully, "Come on now; you're already a big boss with your own house and car. I can't take credit for that. By the way, Wenrui, don’t call me sister-in-law anymore; Shen Chuiyang is getting married too. With two sisters-in-law around, it’ll be confusing who’s who; just call me by my name."
"Sure thing, Hanno," Zhu Wenrui agreed.
Shen Chuiyang said, "Wenrui's arrival is perfect; he can be my best man."
Zhu Wenrui was delighted. "I wonder who the bridesmaid will be?"
Hanno pointed at herself.
Zhu Wenrui lowered his voice skeptically. "You’re not actually the bridesmaid, are you?"
Hanno smiled brightly and asked, "What? Don’t you want me as your bridesmaid?"
"No, I absolutely do want you as the bridesmaid!" Zhu Wenrui immediately straightened up and answered loudly as if responding to an exam question. He then muttered under his breath as he turned away, "I was hoping to meet a beautiful stranger through being the best man and start a romantic love story... Ah well, dreams shattered."
Shen Chuiyang chuckled as he patted Zhu Wenrui on the shoulder. "Looking for beautiful women? No problem. There are plenty of beauties at the wedding. Just tell me which one you fancy, and I'll introduce you!"
...
Hanno shared Shen Chuiyang and Zhu Wenrui's situation with Li Wei Feng, who was overjoyed upon hearing it. Both Shen Chuiyang and Zhu Wenrui were his good brothers; with Shen Chuiyang finding happiness and Zhu Wenrui joining the Foundation to help out, the futures of both comrades were secured. How could Elder Brother Li not be happy?
"Nono, thank you," Li Wei Feng sincerely expressed his gratitude to his beloved fiancée. Without Hanno, Shen Chuiyang would never have met Chang Miao and found his own happiness; without Hanno, the Military Support Foundation would not have been established, Zhang Mingqiao's family's difficulties would remain unresolved, and Zhu Wenrui would not have found a promising job after leaving the army. Many more comrades would be left without worries...
Hanno chuckled lightly. "I just did what I was supposed to do; it wasn't for you, so why thank me?"
Elder Brother Li smiled in return. "I was being sentimental. Have you thought about the plot for the Tang Dynasty fanfiction?"
Hanno replied, "I've already outlined it."
He proceeded to narrate the main storyline of the Tang Dynasty fanfiction to Elder Brother Li.
Elder Brother Li asked hesitantly, "Even though you've made the male and female leads us two and their personalities resemble ours, can you guarantee that we will actually become them in this journey? What if something unexpected happens like last time?"
Hanno replied, "...I can't guarantee that~~~~(≈ap;g;_≈ap;1;)~~~~."
Elder Brother Li sighed. "Forget it. Even if we don't become the male and female leads, we can still learn the cultivation methods from 'Eternal Life Secret' through our own abilities. If we keep a low profile then, it shouldn't affect the plot."
Hanno nodded in agreement.
After putting so much effort into planning for the protagonists, was it just to serve as a stepping stone for others? It felt so unfair! He absolutely had to become the main character!!!
Not knowing why Porcelain Jar had made her become Passerby A last time, Hanno returned home to write, wondering how strange it would be if she could actually become the protagonist.
...
During the late Sui Dynasty, Emperor Sui Yangdi engaged in massive construction projects year after year while waging wars abroad. The heavy labor and military service led to desolate fields and suffering among the people. Citizens across various regions rose up in rebellion amidst the chaos of war. Only within the territory of the Song Family in Lingnan was there peace; people lived tranquil lives unaffected by turmoil. This was all thanks to the Song Family, and the people of Lingnan held immense gratitude and respect for them. With the eldest daughter of the Song Family getting married, citizens came forth to offer their blessings.
Duzun Fortress was one of the three major powers in Bashu. The fortress lord Jie Hui was a sworn brother of Song Que, head of the Song Family. Now that their families were even closer through marriage, Jie Hui's son Jie Wenlong was set to marry Song Yuhua, the eldest daughter of the Song Family. However, as soon as the bridal sedan chair entered, the groom plotted to flee from his wedding.
The groom, of course, was Elder Brother Li, who had crossed over. Upon realizing his identity, Li Wei Feng felt both helpless and amused. It turned out that he was not the main character of this story; although he had a connection to the protagonist, he remained just a passerby in the grand scheme of things. While he might influence the plot, Elder Brother Li truly did not want to marry another woman. If his beloved were to find him, he would surely face dire consequences.
Although the bridal sedan had entered the courtyard, the auspicious hour had not yet arrived, leaving some time before the wedding ceremony. This provided Elder Brother Li with an opportunity to escape. After shooing away all the servants, he quickly changed out of his wedding attire and into inconspicuous clothing, stealthily slipping out of the room. Most of the servants at Duzun Fortress were busy entertaining guests in the front, leaving few people in the back courtyard. Li Wei Feng was careful and managed to go unnoticed as he made his way out. In fact, with the martial arts training from both the Li Family world and Dragon World, Elder Brother Li was already quite skilled; in this high martial arts world of Tang Dynasty, he could be considered a top-tier expert, easily evading a couple of second or third-rate servants.
“Where did the bride suddenly disappear to?” anxious voices called out.
Li Wei Feng spotted a rockery nearby and hurriedly hid behind it. In his haste, he bumped into something soft.
“Ouch,” a girl’s voice softly exclaimed in pain before she quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
Li Wei Feng hadn’t expected there to be another person hiding in the rockery. Looking down, he saw that the girl was also looking up at him. Their gazes met in mid-air, and the familiarity in their eyes allowed them to recognize each other instantly.
“You’re dressed as the bride, Song Yuhua?” Li Wei Feng asked excitedly.
Hanno realized: “So you’ve become the groom Jie Wenlong?”
Li Wei Feng nodded.
“Then what are we hiding for?” Hanno adjusted her bridal gown and stepped out from behind the rockery to meet her maid from the Song Family who was searching for her.
The maid sighed in relief upon seeing Hanno and hurried over. “Miss, how did you end up in the garden?”
Hanno replied, “I felt too stifled in my room and wanted to get some fresh air but ended up getting lost.”
As if! Song Yuhua had been to Duzun Fortress many times before; she often came here with Dao Songque to play and had grown up alongside Jie Wenlong. How could she possibly get lost?
The maid didn’t dare question further; she was just relieved to have found her and quickly led Hanno back to their temporary resting room.
Once they left, Li Wei Feng emerged from behind the rockery and chuckled as he returned to his room, changing back into his wedding attire.
“First bow to the earth, second bow to your parents, husband and wife bow to each other…”
This was their second time at the wedding ceremony; everything felt like a dream.
When there were only two people left in the bridal chamber, they relaxed and lay on the bed, whispering to each other.
"Once again, we didn't end up in the bodies of the main characters," Hanno said, feeling incredibly frustrated. Didn't they end up as the protagonists during their first time traveling? Why couldn't they do it again for the second or third time? Did having their original memories prevent them from becoming the main characters? If being a protagonist meant losing their memories, then she would rather not be one at all.
"Hehe..." Li Wei Feng knew he shouldn't laugh at this moment, but he couldn't help himself.
Sure enough, his waist had once again suffered at the hands of his wife. Li Wei Feng didn't plead for mercy; instead, he feigned concern and said, "Let's take a break. What if your hand gets sore?"
Hanno shot him a glare and withdrew her hand.
Li Wei Feng asked, "We’ve traveled as the sister and brother-in-law of the protagonist. That should count as important characters, right? Will this affect your storyline?"
"No," Hanno replied. "Jie Wenlong and Song Yuhua only appeared once in my story. It was when Fan Qinghui wrote to Jie Hui urging him to support the Li Clan in betraying the Song Clan. At that time, Song Shidao forced Song Yuhua and Jie Wenlong to join Madam Xie in eliminating Jie Hui and seizing control of Duzun Fortress to continue supporting the Song Family."
Li Wei Feng said, "That's easy enough. We can just follow Song Shidao's orders then. At other times, we’re free?"
"Yes," Hanno nodded.
Li Wei Feng then asked, "How do we obtain the Eternal Life Secret? Is it still with Song Shidao or with Stone Dragon?"
Hanno replied, "At this point, Song Shidao should have already acquired the Eternal Life Secret. When we return after three years, we can secretly copy a version for ourselves."
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