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Chapter 5 Lü Xiao, do you want a wife or not?
"Father, rest assured, your daughter has already thought of a way for you."
Yang Yu'er refused to believe it; she thought that a generous reward would inspire courage.
If she were to offer herself up, wouldn't she attract a few talented young men?
"What can you do? You're almost an old maid and still haven't found someone."
The thought of Yang Yu'er being twenty-one and still unmarried made him even more depressed.
This was his most beloved adopted daughter, whom he raised as if she were his own.
I had hoped to hold my grandson, but it turns out I was just being wishful.
Let's get her married first and then talk about other things.
"It's approved, it's almost approved."
Yang Yu'er knew that whenever she mentioned herself, Yang Lin would inevitably nag her a bit.
"Oh?" Yang Lin's body stiffened, and he asked, "During the time I've been ill, have you found your ideal husband?"
For someone like him, who is practically half-buried in the ground, he has long wanted to hold a grandson.
Although Yang Yu'er is not his biological daughter, he has raised her for so many years that he has long treated her like his own.
"Father, it was my elder brother and I who discussed it and decided to hold a martial arts contest to find you a worthy husband."
During the days when Yang Lin was ill, Yang Yu'er and the others lost their pillar of support.
Holding a martial arts contest to choose a husband is a desperate measure.
After all, for these adopted sons and daughters, their adoptive father was like heaven.
I'd sell myself if it meant helping my godfather get better.
"Oh my, you guys are so stupid."
Yang Lin slapped his forehead, wondering how he had ended up with so many stupid yet filial fools.
That's true. If these adopted sons and daughters weren't fools, why would he be so heartbroken and fall ill because of the loss of Qin Qiong?
"Father, your son has brought Zilie here."
Just then, Xue Liang's voice rang out.
Behind him stood the towering Lü Xiao, whose mere presence alone was enough to command respect.
"This humble one, Lü Xiao, pays his respects to Your Majesty."
When Lü Xiao saw Yang Lin, he bowed and greeted him.
"Hmm." Yang Lin stood up, circled around Lü Xiao, and asked, "Why did you fight with the Wagang people that day?"
Yang Lin remembered that Lü Xiao fought against several people alone, and even in the end, he was not at a disadvantage.
To possess such martial arts skills at such a young age, his talent has surpassed that of all his adopted sons.
With proper training, he might even surpass Qin Qiong in the future.
But he's been hurt once, so this time he has to be extra careful!
"I was originally from Wagang, but I was driven out of Wagang because I didn't get along with Qin Qiong..."
Then, Lü Xiao recounted his experiences in Wagang.
There was no embellishment or exaggeration; the main point was authenticity.
After all, these things aren't that hard to find out. If Yang Lin sends someone to inquire, he might end up shooting himself in the foot.
"Not all outlaws are righteous."
Yang Lin had some understanding of the Green Forest Path; they weren't all bad people, but there weren't many good people either.
From Lü Xiao's words and actions, he could tell that Lü Xiao was indeed no ordinary person.
If he were to become the leader of Wagang, he would surely become a major scourge to the court in the future.
In some ways, he should be grateful to those petty people in Wagang.
"Godfather, aren't you looking for someone to replace Qin Qiong? Zi Lie is just right."
Xue Liang strongly recommended Lü Xiao.
"Zilie, since you are willing to stay in Dengzhou, you must have something to ask for. Tell me."
Yang Lin was not in a hurry to appoint Lü Xiao as his Grand Protector.
Whether it's for personal gain or ambition, he needs to know what Lü Xiao wants.
"One day I will return to Wagang and kill all those who have wronged me."
Lu Xiao stated frankly.
He didn't say anything about eliminating the traitors or thinking of the court, as that would make him seem somewhat hypocritical.
Revenge was his only thought.
"It's quite spacious."
Yang Lin thought that Lü Xiao was talking about doing something for the sake of the court and eliminating the rebels.
Saying it this way doesn't seem so hypocritical.
"How about this, my daughter will hold a martial arts contest to choose a husband, and you will be the first to win."
If you are unwilling to marry me then, you can simply become my bodyguard.
If you are willing to marry, it will be a double blessing.
Yang Yu'er's martial arts contest to find a husband has been announced to the public, and people are flocking to it.
Yang Lin couldn't just declare the martial arts contest for marriage invalid because he planned to take Lü Xiao as his wife.
This kind of behavior is really inappropriate.
"what?"
Lu Xiao only wanted to become a lowly bodyguard this time, hoping to one day take revenge on Wagang.
The path of choosing a husband through martial arts competition was something he had never considered.
But this treatment is too good; coming here to seek refuge means getting a wife?
"What do you mean, 'huh'?" Xue Liang pointed at Yang Yu'er behind Yang Lin and said, "Zilie, do you want a wife?"
Following the direction Xue Liang pointed, Lü Xiao saw a woman dressed in green standing beside Yang Lin.
The woman had a slender figure, a graceful posture, and a cool and beautiful face.
Especially her bulging chest, which was quite a sight, was truly magnificent.
"Second brother, don't force this matter."
Yang Yu'er frowned. If she could find a suitable husband for her adoptive father through a martial arts contest, it wouldn't go against her original intention.
"But Yu'er, what if the winner in the end is a capable old man?"
Or if you have questionable character, wouldn't that ruin you?
Xue Liang hadn't spent much time with Lü Xiao, but he could tell that the man didn't have any ulterior motives.
Rather than finding a stranger to become Yang Yu'er's husband, it would be better to let Lü Xiao do it.
Yang Lin watched silently, agreeing with Xue Liang's assessment.
He doesn't want his future son-in-law to be the same age as him, so should he look for a brother or a son-in-law?
However, on the other hand, we can't force Lü Xiao to do this.
"I'll handle it, I'll take care of this!"
Lu Xiao raised his hand, "Stop talking."
He wasn't lustful at all; he was trying to save the devoted and filial Da Yu'er.
"Yu'er, let Zilie go and have a go. I want to see his skills again."
Yang Lin spoke up.
Those who come to choose a husband through martial arts must be quite skilled.
If Lü Xiao can stand out from the crowd, it is enough to prove that he is qualified to become Taibao.
After thinking it over, Yang Yu'er said to Lü Xiao, "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Zilie."
"Don't worry, Sister Yu'er, I promise I won't let you down!"
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lü Xiao rode Red Hare to the military camp outside Dengzhou City.
There were many people around, all dressed in martial arts attire, clearly there for the purpose of a martial arts contest.
The person in charge of registering the information was none other than Yang Lin's Ninth Bodyguard. Hearing someone stop in front of him, he spoke without even looking up:
"Place of origin, name, weapon weight."
"How old are you? Have you married?"
"Langya, Lü Xiao, his weapon weighs about fifty jin."
He was of marriageable age, yet remained unmarried.
Xue Liang was even more anxious than Lü Xiao, and immediately reported Lü Xiao's situation.
"Huh?" Upon hearing Xue Liang's voice, Ninth Protector looked up and asked in confusion, "Second Brother, when did you change your surname?"
"Don't ramble on, just write it down."
Xue Liang flicked the forehead at the Ninth Protector.
With Lü Xiao's strength, now that he has registered his name, he has already taken one foot into Yu'er's bridal chamber.
The godfather can finally hold his grandson.