Sweat as big as beans rolled down, and Su Hade trembled all over, nearly collapsing.
Erdodo, seemingly ignoring Su Hade's reaction, slowly turned and said calmly, "Su Hade, immediately assemble the Green Camp troops and follow me to capture the rebel Fang De."
"Yes, sir, I will comply!"
Knowing that he had narrowly escaped death, Su Hade understood that Erdodo's order to lead a team to capture Fang De was an opportunity to redeem himself.
Expressing his gratitude to Erdodo, Su Hade shouted, "Someone, pass on my orders to gather the Green Camp soldiers immediately."
Although the officialdom was corrupt and the military no longer as valiant, the military was still far superior to ordinary civilians.
Erdodo and Su Hade looked at the thousands of Green Camp soldiers below. Su Hade, brimming with enthusiasm, assured Erdodo, "Sir, rest assured, my men will definitely capture everyone in the Fang residence."
While Erdodo was preparing to capture Fang De, the Fang residence was bustling with joy.
Just three days after returning from Shaolin, Fang Xiaoyu found himself about to get married.
Wearing the groom's attire, Fang Xiaoyu smiled wryly. He remembered being informed three days ago that his father Fang De and Miao Cuihua had arranged a marriage for him, and that Master Zhishan had allowed him and Fang Shiyu to leave the mountain because Miao Cuihua had sent him a letter.
This year, Fang Xiaoyu was just eighteen, an age that was indeed considered appropriate for marriage in this era.
However, Fang Xiaoyu never expected that his family would be marrying into the Lei family.
Having seen the movie "Fang Shiyu," Fang Xiaoyu knew that the Lei family was a powerful force in Guangzhou, especially with Lei Laohu being notoriously brutish.
As for Lei Tingting, who was about to marry him, she was undoubtedly a beauty, stunning enough to be described as a beauty who could bring a nation to its knees. Fang Xiaoyu was surprised that Lei Tingting, who should have been destined for Fang Shiyu, would end up marrying him because of his arrival.
Seeing Fang Shiyu, who was excitedly circling around him, Fang Xiaoyu could only silently apologize.
In this era, once a marriage was arranged by parents and matchmakers, it was considered unchangeable unless he died; Lei Tingting was his, living or dead, and no one could alter that.
Riding on a tall horse, Fang Xiaoyu felt like a puppet. This was his first marriage in both this life and his past life, and he felt a mix of anticipation and excitement.
If nothing unexpected happened, Lei Tingting in this world should resemble the famous beauty Li Damiu from Hong Kong Island.
Back when he worked as an extra on the set, Li Damiu was a goddess he admired. He never imagined that one day he could hold such a goddess in his arms.
Over the years, Fang Xiaoyu noticed that the appearance of Fang Shiyu in this world was only about eighty to ninety percent similar to the actor Jie Ge, and even Miao Cuihua and Fang De were extremely similar to their portrayals.
This observation relieved Fang Xiaoyu and filled him with anticipation. At least from Fang Shiyu, he could see that the world evolving from the movie had optimized these characters.
Lei Tingting's appearance, though extremely similar to Li Damiu's, was likely even more beautiful after world optimization.
Thinking of this, Fang Xiaoyu was filled with anticipation and really wanted to see how Lei Tingting could surpass Li Damiu in beauty.
The bridal sedan stopped in front of the Lei residence, which was also filled with festivity. Firecrackers were set off, creating an incredibly joyous atmosphere.
Lei Laohu, dressed in full ceremonial attire, was beaming with a full belly, grinning widely and watching Fang Xiaoyu.
Beside Lei Laohu was a graceful and still charming woman, his wife, Li Xiaohuan.
Fang Xiaoyu dismounted from his horse and respectfully greeted Lei Laohu and Li Xiaohuan, saying, "Your son-in-law pays his respects to Lord Taishan and Mother-in-law."
Lei Laohu laughed heartily and slapped Fang Xiaoyu's shoulder with his meaty hand, saying, "You better treat my Tingting well in the future, or I'll break your legs!"
True to his reputation, Lei Laohu spoke coarsely. It was hard to understand how his own father could tolerate Lei Laohu's style.
On the other hand, Li Xiaohuan looked Fang Xiaoyu up and down with a satisfied expression and said, "Xiaoyu, I entrust Tingting to you. I hope you two live harmoniously, stay united, and grow old together."
After some hustle, Fang Xiaoyu finally got the bride into the sedan chair. With a shout, the sedan was lifted, and Fang Xiaoyu rode on horseback towards the Fang residence.
The streets were crowded, and Fang Xiaoyu kept bowing to the crowd. After a long delay, the sedan chair finally stopped in front of the Fang residence.
According to custom, Fang Xiaoyu kicked the sedan door and helped Lei Tingting out of the chair.
In the large courtyard, many wealthy merchants and influential figures from Guangzhou gathered. Under their witness, Fang Xiaoyu and Lei Tingting performed the wedding rites, officially becoming husband and wife, sharing both fortune and misfortune.
In contrast to the lively front courtyard, the quiet bridal chamber made Fang Xiaoyu feel a bit nervous.
Even though nearly ten years had passed, looking at the mirror and seeing his face, almost identical to his past self, a voice in his mind reminded him of his past.
"If nothing goes wrong, according to the plot, this should be the time when Erdodo comes to capture Fang De and search for the Red Flower Society's roster. I wonder when Erdodo will arrive."
Muttering softly, Fang Xiaoyu felt uneasy for some reason. After sending Lei Tingting to the bridal chamber, he left the room, clapping his hands a few times.
Soon, a figure appeared before Fang Xiaoyu, agile and clearly a skilled martial artist.
Fang Xiaoyu asked, "What's the news from your investigation? Has any noble from the capital entered Guangzhou?"
The man respectfully replied, "Young Master, a few days ago, we noticed a group from the north with a Jingjing accent. They entered the Guangzhou General's office. After some expenditure, we learned that one of them is the Nine Gates Chief Erdodo."
Fang Xiaoyu's heart jolted. He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination. He waved his hand and said, "You may go. Be vigilant and never let your guard down."
Looking at the dimming sky, Fang Xiaoyu sighed, "It's like a storm is brewing. But this is good. Erdodo, I've trained hard for nearly ten years to one day personally kill you. I hope you won't let me down. This time, with me here, you probably won't be able to capture Fang De again."
According to the original plot, Erdodo had captured Fang De and was about to execute him when Fang Shiyu rescued him from the execution ground.
But with Fang Xiaoyu intervening this time, it would be difficult for Erdodo to capture Fang De easily.
As night fell and the front courtyard grew quiet, Fang Xiaoyu stared at the delicate face in front of him, lost in thought.