Chapter 1267: Brother‑in‑Law Shang Yue Gets Married

Third Uncle went to accompany his family; the family rarely reunites, so they naturally wouldn't waste time chatting with Chen Chuyang here.

Chen Chuyang also went to ask Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen about the matter of little brother‑in‑law Shang Yue's upcoming marriage; the two were a bit stunned, exchanged glances, questioned each other, and became even more confused.

Shang Hongxue asked, "Shang Hongchen, do you know?"

Shang Hongchen shook her head, "I'm not really clear; Shang Yue didn't tell me, and our parents didn't tell me either. You don't know either?"

"Isn't Shang Yue the one most close to you? For something this big he should have told you."

Shang Hongxue blinked, "I haven't received any news either; it seems Shang Yue hasn't said anything. He'll probably come up in the next few days to tell us."

The two women wore slightly plaintive looks; Chen Chuyang didn't want to continue the topic and shifted to another question.

He hoped to keep them from getting more worked up, but one thing is certain: little brother‑in‑law Shang Yue will inevitably be in trouble when the time comes, can't avoid a beating; he can already anticipate that the two, acting together, will certainly not spare Shang Yue.

After changing the subject, the two women were clearly distracted; Chen Chuyang found an excuse to leave and went to check on his spirit medicines.

Three days later.

Little brother‑in‑law Shang Yue went up the mountain to deliver the invitation and, incidentally, inform them of the big matter; his first instinct was to seek out the two elder sisters. Unfortunately, Shang Yue got beaten; the two sisters acted together and assaulted him collectively.

They struck with ruthless ferocity, beating him for a full hour; the pitiful cries of Shang Yue echoed in the ears. Chen Chuyang dared not intervene or help him out, even when Shang Yue begged for rescue; Chen Chuyang pretended not to see, because Shang Yue had acted unscrupulously.

When it was about over, Chen Chuyang finally stopped, preventing the tragedy from continuing. Shang Yue, bruised and swollen, looked at Chen Chuyang with a pitiful, wretched expression.

"Brother‑in‑law, why didn't you rescue me just now?"

Chen Chuyang spread his hands, "I wanted to help you, but I didn't want to offend the two of them."

"Your sister is angry, and if I speak up to help, I might get beaten too, so you understand."

Shang Yue immediately cast a plaintive glance, feeling deeply hurt by this brother‑in‑law; years of friendship seemed to vanish.

"Sigh." Shang Yue held his forehead; the two sisters struck viciously, targeting his head.

"I was only a little late in telling you; I originally wanted to inform you earlier. It's not because the Shang Clan was busy with many matters that I forgot. I thought the parents would tell you, but they didn't say a word."

"This matter was originally the parents' affair, now passed to me. Especially my father, after realizing he forgot to notify you, deliberately sent me up the mountain to tell you. That old fox is truly scheming and treacherous."

Mentioning his father Shang Yingnian, Shang Yue felt a surge of anger.

Chen Chuyang patted his shoulder and comforted, "It's your fault for not telling your sister right away; I don't mind, but your sisters aren't feeling well. They've been in a bad mood these days, just waiting for you to go up the mountain."

Shang Hongxue, standing nearby, said coldly, "This time we'll let you off, Shang Yue. Next time—no, there won't be a next time."

"Remember, for any matter you must tell us first, not let us find out at the end. If it weren't for Third Uncle climbing the mountain, we'd still be in the dark. You really are my good little brother."

While speaking kindly, their fists were clenched, teeth gritted.

Shang Hongchen, likewise, with an angry face, said, "Shang Yue, it seems we haven't beaten you all these years; you've forgotten who the elder sisters are."

"I'm telling you, this time we'll let you off, but if you forget us again, humph."

She let out a cold snort, warning her brother to be more reliable and stop being a loafer.

Shang Yue kept nodding; after the beating, he didn't dare speak, because any word would be immediately singled out by them.

Shang Yue apologized repeatedly until the two sisters were appeased; at noon they had a simple meal on the mountain. Shang Yue hurried down, unwilling to linger even a quarter hour, fearing the sisters would beat him again.

It wasn't just his imagination; they would truly do that.

Later, Shang Hongxue and the others suddenly felt an itch to act, recalling Shang Yue and wanting to beat him again.

Chen Chuyang laughed, "Shang Yue had already gone down the mountain; he guessed you two wouldn't let him off easily, so he left early."

"You two are truly ruthless; this time Shang Yue is probably genuinely scared. In the coming years he might not dare to climb the mountain again."

This brother‑in‑law finally escaped the two sisters' deadly clutches; after finally attaining a happy life, he doesn't wish to revert to the old ways.

At the very least, after having his fun, at his age he's not yet at the point of reminiscing about the past.

"He's no longer a child; he's grown up. On the wedding day, don't act like you are now." Chen Chuyang couldn't help but remind them not to act impulsively or resort to violence.

Shang Hongxue waved her hand, "Alright, I understand the principle."

"You really think we know nothing, just that you didn't anticipate that the younger brother who once followed us is now getting married; after all these years, he's finally grown up, no longer the child he once was."

"Time flies; truly, it's bittersweet."

Shang Hongchen also sighed, "Indeed, he's grown; looking at him today, he's changed a lot, become much steadier."

This point struck Shang Hongchen the most; the younger brother used to be useless, and she always worried whether he could uphold the Shang Clan's foundation. Now it seems she overthought; at this point, the brother can't continue slacking off.

"You all know what's best; later, save me some worries." Chen Chuyang reminded again.

The two women nodded repeatedly; they aren't people who know nothing.

Two months later.

Shang Yue's wedding was held in White Crane Town; the Shang Clan's roots are gradually taking hold there instead of Baihu Cheng. Baihu Cheng would have been suitable, but it still somewhat restrains the Shang Clan. White Crane Town is the best choice; there are no lingering forces here, as the town was built jointly by the Shang Clan and the Chen Clan.

The rebuilt White Crane Town is larger and more magnificent, far beyond the original; its area is at least ten times larger. The Shang Clan invested heavily in the town, resulting in its current scale.

Today is Shang Yue's wedding day; countless guests arrive. From the Chen Clan, many people came, led by elder brother Chen Chusheng, who presented a grand gift, and the parents were also present.

Some surrounding factions also sent representatives, though not as many as when Chen Chusheng got married.

The Yin Gui Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect each sent gifts, and Qi Ruohua did the same; although the people didn't arrive, the gifts did.