Chapter 1966: Chapter 1965: Unknown
Wang Li was already standing at the main entrance, waiting to welcome the arriving guests. Of course, there were only a handful of people from Wang Ye’s side; they had mostly come for Wang Li and the Xia Family due to Wang Li’s reputation in Yun City and the Xia Family’s extensive connections.
A lot of guests were brought to the Xia Family by their wide network, and even more people gathered outside their entrance, eager to catch a glimpse of the wedding of Yun City’s most beautiful woman, leisurely strolling to witness the spectacle.
The flower sedan carrying Xia Qin came to a slow halt, and amidst the bustle, a corner of the curtain was lifted. The attendant, Xia Dongling, softly announced, "The bride and groom have arrived, Miss. We are here."
She then extended her hand, and with Xia Dongling’s help, Xia Qin stepped down from the sedan. At the moment she alighted, the previous deafening noise hushed instantly, leaving only the sound of hurried breathing.
Though it was near noon, the sunlight was exceptionally bright and gentle, reflecting dazzlingly on her phoenix crown and cape. She wore a fourth-level phoenix crown,
her high coiffure adorned with exquisite golden hairpins, from which many golden-engraved luan and phoenix bird footprints hung. She wore a scarlet precious wedding gown decorated with auspicious Ruyi motifs, and a matching silk belt around her waist,
embroidered with golden footprints and fringed with delicate pearl tassels of deep red and gold. The tassels of her phoenix crown swayed gently, her delicately arched eyebrows, fair skin, bright eyes, and jade-like lips yet unseen on her face, indicating her poised and graceful presence like a descended celestial maiden.
Many stood bewildered in the prairie wind for a good half of the day, unable to look straight ahead, unable to breathe.
Such was the allure of Xia Qin. It was not yet fully comprehended, yet her extraordinary demeanor and bearing, like a fairy about to be wed, captivated all with an absolute beauty that held the gaze.
Xia Dongling wrapped a red ribbon around Xia Qin’s hand, the other end naturally tied around Wang Ye’s hand. With a smile, Wang Ye led Xia Qin over the hearth, across the saddle, and directly over the threshold of the Xia Family’s main door into the hall.
Once they entered the Wang family grounds, the noise around them swelled incessantly, yet Wang Ye’s expression remained unchanged, his steps steady.
This was the central hall of the Wang family, reserved only for the family head and the elders, bearing the honor of being used as a wedding venue. The beams and pillars within were inlaid with yellow crystal,
and the walls were adorned with the carvings of twin dragons playing with a pearl, encrusted with numerous rare pearls. The center of the hall featured a large red carpet, and directly ahead was a golden staircase, reflecting an even more dazzling glow amidst the faint golden light.
This lavishly decorated hall was evident of wealth never before seen spent on Wang Ye. All of this came from the Xia Family’s unwavering support for Xia Fan’s marriage.
Seated at the top of the hall were Wang Li and Xia Fan Cheng. As Wang Ye and Xia Qin entered, both of them smiled. On either side of the red carpet were three rows of redwood benches,
which were already filled with people. Naturally, the Sect Leader Wang Yunhai of the Wang Faction was present, along with the other four sect leaders. Even as Wang Ye approached, their expressions remained unchanged, but there was a glint of disdain in their eyes.
For the Mysterious Sect, it was a slight, because Wang Ye was a direct descendant of the Mysterious Sect, inherently flawed due to their lineage. If not for being the grandson of Xia Li Wu Lao,
he would have been banished to Xia Family’s territory instead of remaining a part of it. Had he not married into the Xia Family’s most cherished member, Princess Sen of Yun Fort, he wouldn’t have approached them, or even directly queried her.
Upon mention or hearing of her name, forget saying ’useless,’ the first thought that crossed minds was not recalling her appearance, let alone paying attention to her looks. On the Tianyuan Continent, Homo sapiens had no power or dignity. That was reality.
The expressions of the Wang family’s younger generation were exceptionally stable. Towards Xia Qin, they displayed unabashed allure; towards Wang Ye,
their eyes seemed about to explode with jealousy. The Wang family’s Outer Sect Disciples also looked down on him, someone who had married their most treasured desire, Liu Yunsheng, in the lifetime they could only dream of.
As they fiddled with the red ribbons in their hands, stepping into the wedding hall, it felt worse than swallowing a fly.
The ceremony commenced with the calls from Wang De, the manager in charge of the Wang Family’s logistics.
When the ceremony began, the bride and groom were first introduced, and the presence of distinguished guests announced. Wang Ye maintained one expression, his heart calm like still water, not paying much attention to the ceremonial proceedings, instead repeatedly mulling over his troubles.
In Xia Fan Cheng’s household, when Xia Qin was about to touch her own hand, she suddenly felt a cold sensation on her hand. Could it be related to Xuan Country’s people?
Undoubtedly a remarkable talent, Xia Qin had reached the tenth level of Elementary Mysterious Techniques at the age of sixteen. However, from his level, it was the most basic stage of Elementary Mysterious Techniques. Was there any Illusion Technique that could display astounding power at such a level?
Or was Xia Qin, who reached the tenth level of Elementary Mysterious Techniques at sixteen, concealing his own strength?
At this point, the host’s reading was interrupted. After a few minutes, a voice rang out higher by an octave:
"First bow to Heaven, Second bow to Earth!"
Xia Fan Cheng’s mood quickly shifted. He bowed to the heaven and earth, glancing sideways at Xia Qin beside him.
"Second bow to the Elders!"
They turned, bowing in the direction of Wang Lei and Xiahou Jun. Wang Lei nodded with a smile, eyes filled with affection as he watched Wang Ye and his grandson-in-law finally enter the house, while Xiahou Jun also bore a radiant smile, without any resistance to the marriage.
"Pay respects to your parents!"
Wang Ye turned his body towards Xia Qin, and almost simultaneously Xia Qin turned her body towards Wang Ye.
Their movements bore no hesitation or reluctance. At this moment, many members of the younger generation from Dawn Academy present, silently gnashed their teeth. In their hearts,
Xia Qin could never marry Wang Ye, this utter cripple, yet today they were forced into it. But to their great disappointment, until that very moment, Xia Qin had remained very composed, without any sign of resistance.
When they lowered their heads, bent over, crossing arms, through the slightly opened pearl curtains, Wang Ye glimpsed their icy stares: transparent, cold, nearly devoid of emotion.
At this moment, there should have been resounding applause, laughter, and cheers overwhelming the room. However, from the audience, all that could be heard was sporadic clapping, bringing a tinge of awkwardness.
"Haha, Fifth Elder, congratulations!" Wang Yunhai stood up at this moment, speaking as his face remained calm, looking to be in his forties.
"Indeed, heartfelt congratulations to the Fifth Elder," said Elder Wang Li, standing beside Wang Yunhai, muttering as everyone recognized an ominous undertone in his words.
Wang Bo’er also let out a peculiar laugh, slowly stating that having such a grandson-in-law was a double honor for the Wang family. The Xia Family, with generations in commerce, having such a son-in-law, well, is not a bad thing. Congratulations!"
As he uttered "congratulations," the air in the hall froze, yet if one wasn’t foolish, the underlying sarcasm was clearly perceptible.
