I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 1676 - 1680: This Is as Far as I Can Help You

"Alright!"

Yan Tianyao was overjoyed to hear this.

Although he paired Lan Xin with Gu Xiao more out of gratitude, at this moment, Gu Xiao's performance had made him the best candidate for a son-in-law in Yan Tianyao's mind. Missing out on such an all-around son-in-law would be something he'd regret for a lifetime.

A Saint Grade Alchemist, a Saint Grade Artifact Refiner—either of these identities alone could ensure the Yanlan Empire's eternal stability. Now, as Yan Tianyao looked at Gu Xiao, he wished he could marry him himself.

His only concern now was whether Lan Xin's previous desire to break off the engagement might have turned Gu Xiao off. If he lost this golden son-in-law, it would be a lifelong regret.

But his worries were needless. Zhang Menglong's goal today was clear: no matter what, he had to help Gu Xiao marry this wife.

It wasn't that he particularly liked meddling, but within Gu Xiao's memories, there was a hidden, unknown past.

In his childhood, Gu Xiao visited the palace with his father. Due to his physical condition, he was mocked by many princes and princesses, and even some nobles laughed at him and bullied him in secret. Gu Xiao was inherently weak, never knowing how to resist.

Once, while playing with some members of the royal family, a prince deliberately took him to the Beast Taming Ground in the palace. This place was where some royal Beast Tamers trained warcraft. Although they were low-level, they were very aggressive and fierce—Gu Xiao at the time stood no chance.

They originally planned to just scare Gu Xiao, but things went too far, and several beasts broke loose. The princes couldn't handle them and instinctively chose to escape, leaving the helpless Gu Xiao behind.

Just as he was about to be torn to pieces by the beasts, a girl stepped in front of him, single-handedly driving the fierce beasts away and leading him out of the barn.

The girl was about his age but had a gift far surpassing her peers. She didn't know that the person with whom she had a marriage contract was Gu Xiao, but Gu Xiao gathered the courage to ask for her name. That girl was now Lan Xin.

In the mind of young Gu Xiao, this scene of a beauty saving the hero planted a deep seed. Although Lan Xin hadn't blossomed yet and wasn't as graceful as she is now, to young Gu Xiao, she was like a fairy descending to earth.

From then on, Gu Xiao couldn't hold anyone else in his heart. He met Lan Xin and was doomed for life; no other woman could catch his eye.

However, Gu Xiao was also well aware at the time that besides a marriage contract, he was in no way worthy of Lan Xin. This left him crestfallen for a long while, and his later reclusive nature was not unrelated to this experience.

Thus, after finding this information in his memory, Zhang Menglong had already decided, no matter what, to fulfill Gu Xiao's dream as a way to return this favor.

"Then let's go." Zhang Menglong extended a hand, directly pulling Lan Xin onto the wedding carriage, "Do you remember the time in the palace's Beast Taming Ground where you saved a boy?"

"That was you?" Although this was a trivial matter to Lan Xin, she still remembered it and the lost, panicked look of the boy back then.

"Of course it was me," Zhang Menglong relayed the words that Gu Xiao had long hidden in his heart, "At that moment, I swore that if I ever had the opportunity, I'd dedicate my life to protecting you. Now, it seems destiny has given me this chance."

Lan Xin looked into Zhang Menglong's eyes and stepped onto the wedding carriage with his assistance.

"Who would have thought one day I'd be helping someone else woo a girl, amazing!" Zhang Menglong wasn't worried about Gu Xiao revealing anything upon his revival; he could directly implant these memories into his brain, making the experience feel like a real dream to him.

"Gu Family's wedding procession, return!"

With Zhang Menglong's command, the grand wedding procession turned back towards the Gu Familys' estate.

This night, the wedding at the Gu Family was the grandest in the history of the Imperial City. Even Yan Tianyao personally attended to preside over the wedding. Everyone in the Gu Family had a complete change of attitude towards Gu Xiao.

They all knew that this young master had shed the label of 'waste'. Now, even the term 'genius' was insufficient to describe him. His triumphant return was announced with a flair, leaving those who had once bullied Gu Xiao trembling in fear, worried he might take revenge.

Especially Gu Meng and his father, who continuously toasted Gu Xiao, subtly showing their submission through various means.

Of course, Zhang Menglong didn't care about this, as he was just borrowing Gu Xiao's body. It would be up to Gu Xiao to decide how to handle these people in the future.

However, a troublesome issue arose—on this wedding night, he couldn't take off his pants!

Amidst people's escort, Zhang Menglong was thrown into the nuptial chamber. He feigned calm as he walked in and cleared his throat.

"Ahem!"

At this moment, Lan Xin had changed into a stunning new outfit, crafted by a master from the feathers of a Divine Cultivator level warcraft. Light and gentle, Lan Xin now truly appeared as a princess born with a silver spoon.

Upon hearing Zhang Menglong's voice, her body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

In truth, she was torn inside. While she admired the current Gu Xiao, adapting to his identity so quickly was unsettling.

"Third Princess, there's no need to be so nervous," Zhang Menglong said, "We have no emotional foundation. Executing this marriage contract now is largely due to our predecessors' deal. I won't force you or demand you to fulfill wifely duties now. You can take your time accepting my identity, and when you truly have feelings for me, that's when we'll become a true couple."

Lan Xin's eyelashes fluttered slightly; she hadn't expected Gu Xiao to say such words.

If he had indeed tried something today, she knew she might have only tokenly refused.

But these words had undeniably elevated his place in her heart.

"Damn, after reading so many romance novels and dramas, I still can't capture you!" Zhang Menglong thought triumphantly. Now, Lan Xin was likely completely devoted to Gu Xiao. Where would one find such a perfect man?

"Brother," Zhang Menglong muttered to himself, "this is all I can do for you. The rest will depend on you once you come back to life!"

Suddenly, Zhang Menglong felt a warmth in his crotch.

Upon reaching in, he found the Heavenly Pride Order obtained from the Zhan Family!

"What a coincidence!" Zhang Menglong smiled as he looked at the item in his hand.