The five new guards stepped out of the changing room, dressed in the blue robes of the Guo Family.
They were no longer just applicants.
From this point on, they served as the guards of the Guo Family.
Yo Chomai was already waiting for them outside.
He gave a sharp look at the five before speaking.
“Remember your positions.
The wedding is in a few days, so until then, you will be getting to know the estate, the routes you will be taking, and the people you will be guarding.
Sun Yunso, as mentioned before, you will be standing guard outside the Northern Residence.
I almost forgot to remind you that it is the home of Lady Guo Yuxuan’s cousin.
And depending on Lady Yuxuan’s schedule, you may also be ordered to guard her personally.”
Sun Yunso gave a single nod.
“Understood.”
“Good.”
With that, the five new guards split up, heading to their posts.
Sun Yunso walked in silence along the stone path of the Guo Estate.
Servants hurried past him, carrying trays of food, while veteran guards took their posts at the estate’s intersections.
All was quiet.
Sun Yunso felt that it would not last for long.
His post was soon in view.
The Northern Residence, home to the cousin of Lady Guo Yuxuan.
This would be where Sun Yunso’s service as a Guo Family guard would truly begin.
Sun Yunso arrived at the Northern Residence.
Two veteran Guo guards gave him a once-over before returning to their posts.
One of them spoke.
“Your orders are simple.
“Take a post here,” he gestured at the big wooden doors behind Sun Yunso, “and do not enter the residence without permission.
Furthermore, do not leave this post.
“If anyone tries to enter, make sure to ask who they are before letting them in.” Another added
Sun Yunso gave a brief nod.
“Understood.”
“Good.”
The veteran guard gave him one last meaningful look before walking away.
Sun Yunso took his post in front of the Northern Residence’s gates, idly resting a hand on his sword’s hilt.
Several minutes passed by in silence.
His thoughts wandered off on their own.
‘Guo Yuxuan…Who exactly is she set to marry?’
Sun Yunso had only heard that it was a political marriage, which meant that there were only a few possible candidates left.
‘Someone from one of the Four Great Families, or another influential family,” Sun Yunso thought.
If it was one of the Four Great Families, then it was very likely that it was the Huo Family.
After all, it was said that the Huo Family’s head was eager to secure an alliance with the Guo Family by any means necessary.
If that was the case, then it would be no surprise that the groom would not be anyone ordinary.
He would most likely be someone who had earned the trust of the family, a prodigy of the family who had passed the trials set by the Huo Family itself.’
Sun Yunso closed his eyes, thinking.
“How strong would the man she marries be?
Would he even put up a battle against the groom or would he be the opponent he needed to defeat to avenge his father?”
These thoughts remained unanswered, for now all Sun Yunso could do was wait.
Sun Yunso continued to stand guard at his post, with his thoughts still wandering to the mysterious groom.
Then the wooden doors behind him opened.
Sun Yunso turned his head.
She had long, flowing blue-black hair that reached her waist, and a pair of clear red eyes, which regarded the world with calmness.
She wore a beautifully embroidered deep-blue cheongsam that glittered with silver in the afternoon sun.
She looked elegant and charming.
Every step, every word, showed the poise that only an heiress of the Four Great Families could possess.
She walked right past Sun Yunso until he suddenly stopped.
“…?”
Her red eyes stared directly at him.
The young woman frowned slightly.
“Who are you?”
Sun Yunso replied without hesitation.
“Sun Yunso.
I was assigned here as a bodyguard for the wedding.”
This answer brought only disappointment to the girl’s eyes, as she blinked once, before letting out a sigh.
“Another one?”
The girl crossed her arms.
“At every wedding, the number of guards just seems to keep growing.”
She looked uncharacteristically annoyed.
“It’s getting incredibly bothersome.”
She shot a glare at the dozens of guards that were posted all over the manor.
“I’m really not too happy about this.”
“It’s just a wedding,” said the girl.
Sun Yunso was silent.
He knew that there was a killer lurking somewhere inside this wedding.
However, Yo Chomai had made it clear that he did not want anyone to know about it, so he chose his words carefully.
The young woman turned, preparing to leave, completely ignorant to the fact that the wedding she was complaining about was already the target of a conspiracy.
The girl walked forward a few paces before realizing that Sun Yunso had not moved.
She turned her head, looking back at him.
“Why are you following me?”
“It is my duty.” Sun Yunso replied evenly.
“I was ordered to protect this residence and whoever resides in it.”
“Well, if that’s the case,” the girl shrugged helplessly, “then go ahead.”
Sun Yunso walked after her for a few paces, keeping a discrete distance.
They soon entered another large hall at some deeper part of the manor.
The young woman opened the doors and a young woman looked up.
Her beautiful face immediately brightened at the sight of the figure.
“Aisoma!”
The young woman beside Sun Yunso smiled for the first time since their meeting.
“Yuxuan!”
The two girls did not hesitate as they ran to each other’s arms, greeting each other warmly.
“I’ve missed you so much!”
“So have I!”
The two girls laughed as they hugged each other like old friends who haven’t seen each other in years.
After they parted,
They immediately embraced each other again, overcome with emotions.
The girls nearby all smiled at the heartwarming sight.
Huo Aisoma crossed her arms as she looked over her cousin’s figure.
“So, I hear you’re getting married before me.” She dramatically sighed.
Guo Yuxuan’s face instantly turned red.
“A-Aisoma, stop saying such embarrassing things!”
Aisoma couldn’t help but chuckle.
“What?
It’s the truth!”
“You found your future husband before I did!” Yuxuan shyly looked away.
“You know you’re far prettier than I am.” She smiled kindly.
“I’m sure you’ll definitely find your special one someday.”
Aisoma raised an eyebrow.
“Oh?
So you’ve already started giving me relationship advice?”
The two girls burst into laughter.
At that moment, a composed male voice sounded from deep within the hall.
“So, you’re the cousin I’ve heard so much about.”
The two girls turned their heads.
A young man was walking leisurely towards them with a composed smile.
Huo Aisoma warmly greeted him.
“You must be my cousin’s groom.
Huo Zin.”
The young man smiled as he approached.
“I am.”
He gave a polite nod.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Aisoma returned the bow.
“The pleasure is mine as well.”
Huo Zin looked at her for a moment before bursting into laughter.
“I’m surprised to see that Yuxuan’s cousin is also beautiful.”
Aisoma blinked before letting out a soft giggle.
“My, my.
You certainly have a pretty tongue.”
Guo Yuxuan instantly puffed her cheeks in annoyance.
“Huo Zin!”
Her voice contained a childish jealousy.
“Are you trying to flirt with my cousin in front of me?”
Huo Zin looked at her with innocent eyes.
“What?
I’m just telling the truth.”
Guo Yuxuan narrowed her eyes on him.
“Is that so?”
Aisoma mentally realized what was happening.
‘She’s teasing her.’
The teasing smile on her face became even more prominent.
If Huo Zin wanted to play this game, then she was more than willing to join in.
She elegantly tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and smiled.
“Thank you for saying that, Young Master Zin.”
Huo Zin smiled.
“The compliment was well deserved.”
Guo Yuxuan crossed her arms as she frowned in annoyance.
“I really dislike you two right now.”
The hall was filled with warm laughter.