Chapter 228: Matchmaking

“The Great Han Dynasty announces~ In the first year of the Yongyuan era of the Han, the mighty Han Army crushed the Northern Xiongnu, capturing the Chanyu of the Xiongnu in person, and carved inscriptions on Langjuxu Mountain to record their achievements. This Instance is now officially concluded. All Great Han players are hereby rewarded 200 Merit.”

“The Great Han Dynasty announces~ Since the ‘Inscription on Langjuxu Mountain’ Instance has concluded, Transmission Arrays in all prefectures and counties are now officially activated. Great Han players will receive a 24-hour free activity reward period within the Instance. The Instance will close and end in 24 hours.”

The final announcement, which had been delayed, finally roared across every corner of the Great Han the moment the sacrifice to heaven ceremony ended.

The Instance is over!

Everyone, every single player, now has a full 24 hours of free time.

With the Transmission Array opening under Langjuxu Mountain, nearly more than eighty percent of the players surged toward the Array in a single rush.

Some went to the Imperial Capital of Luoyang, some to the Western Capital Chang’an, and some even to Jiangnan or Bashu, of course. But more than anything, everyone locked their sights on the Western Regions.

Mo Xiaobai’s series of announcements had left their hearts itching with anticipation for quite some time, and the scenery of the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty had further spurred the players to move in this direction.

In an instant, bright flashes flickered from the Transmission Arrays of the royal cities of various Western countries from time to time.

While the many players were either sightseeing or searching for benefits in the Western Regions, Mo Xiaobai, Luyu, and A-Dai, accompanied by a row of guards and a whole carriage full of valuables, arrived at the mansion of Hassan, the current Uncle King of Yarkand.

Though it was called a great noble mansion, in Mo Xiaobai’s eyes, it was not as grand as his own Baron’s Manor.

“A Baron visits in person. My greetings are overdue. Please come in.”

Hassan, the Uncle King of Yarkand, who spoke the Han Language with a slight accent, glanced at the jewels and treasures behind Mo Xiaobai and immediately spread a wide smile, welcoming Mo Xiaobai and his group inside the mansion.

“General Hassan, please do not be so polite. I have come to you today with a request.”

When speaking with people from the Western Regions, there was no need to beat around the bush like the Han People do. After entering the mansion, Mo Xiaobai got straight to the point of his visit: “Do you see those things I brought? They are all spoils of war from the battlefield. If General can do me a small favor, I am willing to give them all to you.”

“Haha~ Baron, you are too polite! I, Hassan, was lucky to fight alongside you in this campaign. We are already the best of friends. If a friend has a problem, I, Hassan, will surely help.”

“Do not promise so quickly; it might put you in a difficult spot.”

Mo Xiaobai shook his head with a chuckle. After walking with Hassan into his living room and taking a seat, he continued, “The reason I am here is to ask for your sister’s hand in marriage for someone. I believe you know who he is.”

“Inna? That Creyce from Arabia?”

Upon hearing Mo Xiaobai’s words, Hassan indeed frowned. Of course, he knew Creyce, but back when they first met, he had not given the poor fellow any respect at all.

“That is correct. I deeply appreciate Master Creyce. I wanted to take him back to my Territory to serve me. However, his heart is now set on someone else, but he has encountered some unnecessary troubles. Naturally, I must help him solve this problem.”

Mo Xiaobai nodded slightly, then smiled. “I know you looked down on the old Creyce, but that does not matter now. Since Creyce now serves me, he will have a better future and prospects. Of course, money will not be a problem either. Do not worry that your sister will face difficulties in life even after marrying him.”

With these words spoken casually, Mo Xiaobai did not utter a single word of coercion, but every sentence conveyed one clear meaning:

You, Hassan’s sister, must marry Creyce now!

“The Baron is willing to be a matchmaker for Creyce?”

If Creyce himself had come, even if he had received a windfall of wealth and come to ask for his hand in marriage, Hassan would not have thought twice and would have kicked him out immediately.

But now it was Mo Xiaobai who came, a proper Baron of the Great Han.

During the Western Regions War that had just ended, Hassan had fully seen the strength of Mo Xiaobai and his Soldiers.

Even when facing the brave and battle-hardened Kushan army, they had not fallen behind. If he truly made him angry, Hassan would have to consider whether he could afford the consequences.

He knew that the nobles in the city already held a certain reverence for the Han People.

They revered the might of the Great Han and the bravery of the Han Soldiers.

Rejecting Mo Xiaobai’s request at this moment would undoubtedly affect his own status within the city.

Not to mention that Mo Xiaobai came with “sincerity.” Those treasures from the Kushan, although Hassan could provide them, they would have taken up almost half of his current wealth.

If he could add such a huge amount of wealth to his own, Hassan was certain he would become the richest and most powerful noble in the Kingdom of Yarkand, after the King.

Seeing that there was obvious movement of interest on Hassan’s face, Mo Xiaobai added a gentle but firm remark: “General Hassan, what do you think?”

“The Baron’s willingness to be a matchmaker is a blessing for both Creyce and Inna. We will do as the Baron wishes. I agree to their marriage, but they must complete the wedding in the Western Regions before they can leave with the Baron.”

“No problem. We will set the time for tonight and host the wedding personally for them.”

…

“Mom, it is so lively here~”

“Yes, it seems like a great happy event. Since your brother is here, going to that lively spot will surely help you find him.”

“No need to rush to find him. Come, Xiaoyou. Sister will take you to try some Western Regions delicacies.”

“Okay, Sister Bai.”

After nightfall, the Wang City of Yarkand was celebrating with the whole city because of a wedding. At the same time, four figures, big and small, walked out from outside the Wang City Transmission Array.

Watching his daughter and Sister Bai Hualin run off with great energy to find food, Mother Mo chuckled on the side. “This girl must have gone wild again. I have to thank you, Little Yue, for taking care of her on the way. Otherwise, I really couldn’t handle it.”

“Auntie, you are too polite. Xiaoyou is quite lively and gets along well with us. Taking care of her is hardly considered a favor.”

Little Yue smiled and spoke from the side. She herself had a carefree personality. Seeing the two little girls, Xiao Bai and Xiaoyou, stop at a stall nearby, she immediately said, “Let’s go over there too. We rarely get the chance to taste Western Regions delicacies today, and we cannot miss it.”

The group of four women walked along the road, stopping and starting from time to time. A street of less than one li took them nearly an hour to traverse.

When the four women arrived at the street corner, they turned a bend and saw a mansion decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Banquet tables were set up both inside and outside the mansion, with Han People and people from the Western Regions gathered together, eating and drinking loudly. The scene was already bustling with excitement.

Mo Xiaoyou hugged a small jar of Western Regions fruit wine, her cheeks slightly flushed. Next to her, Bai Hualin and Xin Yue were almost the same; they had been completely captivated by the various flavors of Western Regions delicacies.

Even Mother Mo was the same. The spicy and fragrant Western Regions specialty roasted meat was completely different from the kind roasted at her own Territory by Cheng Liya.

“Xiaoyou, look ahead at that person. Is it your big brother?”

“It is Big Brother!”

Mo Xiaoyou wobbled into the crowd. Soon her eyelashes curved into a half-moon shape, and she waved her hand at a wine table not far away: “Big Brother, Big Brother, we’re here~”