Nine out of ten gamblers lose; I've run into a jerk!

Chapter 92 Wedding Night

"The boss~"

"The boss is back!"

"Fourth Master, come over for drinks tonight!"

……

Along the way, villagers who looked like ordinary folks greeted Zhu Biao and his group—some carrying firewood on their shoulders, others with hoes on their backs, sickles at their waists, and wild rabbits in their hands…

Upon seeing Zhu Biao and his group, they would casually offer them some mountain goods. Their simple and honest nature made them seem nothing like bandits, but rather like ordinary mountain people.

Zhu Biao and Luo Fang responded with smiles, occasionally chatting about everyday things.

"Uncle Wang, your fifth son is getting married today, shouldn't we have a good celebration?"

"Thanks to the head of the household, he's coming over for a drink tonight. I'll have my wife slaughter a chicken to celebrate."

"sure."

It was a peaceful scene, just like an ordinary mountain village.

Upon arriving at the mountain stronghold's meeting hall, the tiger-head pendants and tiger-skin seats finally gave it a bit of a bandit feel. Looking at the three characters "Gathering Hall" on the plaque above, Shen Qing twitched his lips. Why do you bandits all like to put on such a ridiculous show?

"Brother, you're finally back! Did things go smoothly?" Yang Bo, the second-in-command who looked like a scholar, came up to greet him.

"Second brother, the strategist you recommended does have some foresight. Fourth brother has indeed encountered some trouble."

Zhang Tian, ​​standing to the side, chuckled twice, his feelings quite complicated.

"Oh~"

Yang Bo glanced at Ye Mingzhu, knowing that the governor's daughter had been captured. Judging from Zhu Biao's expression, the problem was probably not serious and should have been resolved. Finally, he turned his gaze to the somewhat embarrassed Shen Qing, who was probably the so-called "trouble".

Zhu Biao laughed heartily, "We've become friends through this fight, and now our Hall of Righteousness has gained an extra chair."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao introduced them to each other.

Yang Bo, the second-in-command, came from a poor family. His ancestors had been wealthy, but his generation had fallen on hard times. He was a rare cultured person in this mountain stronghold.

The third leader Zheng Kai, the fourth leader Luo Fang, and the fifth leader Guo Da were all former bandit leaders from the nearby mountains. They were impressed by Zhu Biao's "domineering aura" and joined his ranks.

Shen Qing felt that whether Zhu Biao was subdued or beaten was still up for debate, but what was certain was that Zhu Biao did indeed have the qualities of a ruthless and ambitious leader.

Shen Qing also clasped his hands in a fist and introduced himself, "My name is Du Wei."

I used this name when I was dealing with the locust plague before because I didn't want to suffer retribution; now I just don't want to tarnish my name.

"Hahaha~ With a talent like Sixth Brother joining us, our mountain stronghold is even more powerful!"

"No, no!"

After some insincere small talk, the conversation gradually started.

"Brother, the governor's daughter has been captured. When will the situation in Kyung Kingdom be resolved...?"

"Hey~" Zhu Biao interrupted Zheng Kai, "Let's not talk about official business today. Sixth Brother just arrived, let's have some drinks and have some fun tonight."

“Yes, yes,” Zheng Kai realized, “we should first host a welcome dinner for our sixth brother.”

Zheng Kai didn't finish his sentence, but Shen Qing, with his sharp ears, heard him. Jingguo? Could it be that Jingguo wants to start a war against Qiguo and is using the bandits of Tiger Head Mountain to pave the way?

"Ah! What are you doing!"

Shen Qing's thoughts were interrupted by Ye Mingzhu's scream. Guo Da reached out his groping hand, intending to lift Ye Mingzhu's chin.

Ye Mingzhu reacted quickly and hid behind Shen Qing, who instinctively reached out to protect her.

"Brother, this girl didn't say we can't touch her, did she?"

"Just keep your life."

"Hehehe~" Guo Da rubbed his hands together. "Sixth brother, move aside."

Shen Qing's face darkened; she despised this kind of violent way of sleeping with women.

"Big brother, please give me some face!"

Everyone turned to look at Zhu Biao, awaiting his judgment, and the atmosphere became tense for a moment.

"We're all brothers, why ruin our relationship over a woman? Let's take turns."

Ye Mingzhu's face turned pale.

"no!"

"Sixth brother, this is wrong of you. Why are you eating alone?"

"I..." Shen Qing had a sudden inspiration, "I want to marry her!"

"Hahaha~" Zhu Biao laughed loudly, "Good, good, good, I'll give her to Sixth Brother as his wife~"

"Big brother..." Guo Da was dissatisfied, but was stopped by a look from Zhu Biao. He could only hold his anger in his heart. Since joining Zhu Biao's command, he had become less and less influential. Now even a newcomer could ride on his head!

"Double happiness! We'll hold the welcome banquet and the wedding banquet together today!" Zhu Biao made the final decision.

Ye Mingzhu's face was a jumble of colors, and she didn't know how to react for a moment.

As night fell, the Hall of Righteousness was bustling with activity. The mountain bandits were bold and unrestrained, eating large chunks of meat and drinking from large bowls.

"No, no, I can't take it anymore... Ugh!"

Shen Qing pretended to be unable to hold his liquor and looked like he was about to vomit.

"Hey~ How can a man say he can't?"

"Hahaha~ Sixth Brother is still too young."

"Alright, alright, Sixth Brother is the groom today, he probably can't wait to consummate the marriage, let him go back."

Shen Qing begged for mercy repeatedly, and after leaving the Hall of Righteousness amidst laughter, he still staggered along, pretending not to know that a little tail was following him.

Ye Mingzhu paced back and forth in the room. She knew that the young man named Du Wei had saved her out of kindness, but she couldn't just marry him so casually!

Must we choose between a bad outcome and an even worse one?

"Ughhh~" Ye Mingzhu clutched her head in frustration, "Zhen E, you bastard, why aren't you coming to save me yet!"

"crunch-"

Shen Qing pushed open the door to the new room Zhu Biao had prepared for him, hiccuping and drunkenly saying, "Wife~ I'm here~"

"Bang—" He slammed the door shut behind him.

Upon seeing Shen Qing, Ye Mingzhu nervously backed away, "You...you...no...no...come here!"

"What? My wife called me over?" Shen Qing lunged forward with outstretched arms.

"Ah~" Ye Mingzhu screamed and dodged away.

The henchmen, who were lurking outside the door, watched as two figures inside played a game of tag around the table, with her running away and him chasing, spinning in circles.

"This sixth leader is no good."

The candles in the room suddenly went out, followed by a woman's scream, the creaking of the bed, and the sound of tearing fabric.

The henchman covered his mouth and chuckled. "Huh? Why isn't that woman screaming anymore? Has she just given up? Is this all the backbone a noblewoman has? Pshaw~ She's not even as good as those women in the back hills."

Ye Mingzhu, who had screamed in fright when the candle suddenly went out, slowly adjusted to the dim light and saw Shen Qing lying on the bed, kicking the bed board and tearing the sheets. She was stunned. Was he drunk and confused?

"What are you standing there for? Shout! Cry!" Shen Qing whispered.

Ye Mingzhu also realized what Shen Qing meant and began to sob softly.

Hearing the crying, the henchman outside the door curled his lip in disdain. "Is that all?"

Alright, the mission is complete, I can report back to the boss now.

Upon receiving the news, Zhu Biao narrowed his eyes. Regardless of whether Du Wei and Ye Mingzhu succeeded or not, it was common knowledge that the two of them slept in the same room. They had ruined the reputation of the daughter of the governor of Cangzhou, and they could no longer remain unscathed.

Young and chivalrous, he might disdain becoming a bandit, but now he has no choice but to board this boat.