"Wait!"
A sharp shout stopped Ouyang Zixin from stepping onto the sedan chair, but she couldn't see what was happening due to the obstruction of her view.
Yun Tianmo looked up at the newcomer, then held Ouyang Zixin's hand and softly reassured her, "It's okay, you can get on the sedan."
Ouyang Zixin nodded and bent down to enter the sedan chair. Yun Tianmo then lowered the curtain, while Yun Tianying and Ning Zhiyuan stood on either side of the sedan without needing to be called.
"Sovereign has arrived; I apologize for not welcoming you properly..." Ouyang Hao was taken aback, realizing that this was not good. He had considered that this matter might attract Nan Gong Yao's attention, but he didn't expect him to arrive so quickly. Seeing Li Feng's pale face beside him, he understood that things were about to get complicated.
Nan Gong Yao stepped out of his carriage, snorted coldly, and looked down at Ouyang Hao. This was the first time he completely disregarded Ouyang Hao's status as Guardian Mystic in public and questioned him, "Master Xuan has quite the skills!"
Bai Su intended to go out but was pulled back by Lin Ma. Just as she was about to retort, she noticed Madam Bai, who hadn't stepped out of her room for days, standing nearby. The Matriarch's expression was serious as she said, "Don't go out."
"Mother..."
"We can talk later."
With Nan Gong Yao personally here, it was likely not for a congratulatory visit. There was no rush regarding their family matters; it was better to resolve the trouble first.
"And you, what is this? The prince of Cloud Nation has come all the way to my Exiled Nation?" Nan Gong Yao reprimanded Ouyang Hao before turning to Yun Tianmo and coldly saying.
Yun Tianmo, dressed in a bright red wedding outfit that contrasted sharply with his usual demeanor, smiled as he approached Nan Gong Yao despite the latter's provocation. He clasped his hands together and said, "If Sovereign is here to drink wedding wine, I would naturally welcome you. However, at this moment, I am eager to take my bride home..."
His words were infused with Mysterious Energy, suppressing the murmurs around them and reaching every onlooker's ears, causing an uproar of laughter.
"Yes, yes! Hurry and carry the bride away..."
"Sovereign has arrived late; the bride is already in the sedan chair and cannot be seen..."
The crowd didn't understand the gravity of the situation and enthusiastically supported Yun Tianmo. After all, this prince of Cloud Nation was making a grand display of marrying in Capital of the Departed Nation; it must have been approved by Sovereign. Who would have thought this was being done behind Sovereign's back?
Seeing everyone speak up in support of Yun Tianmo, Nan Gong Yao felt frustrated but couldn't say much more. After all, these were his subjects. Even though he had known about this matter upon arrival and couldn't stop it, he still felt a lump in his throat!
"Hmph! Of course there will be wedding wine to drink..."
"I will be waiting at my residence!" Yun Tianmo interrupted Nan Gong Yao before he could finish speaking and immediately mounted his horse.
The wedding procession consisted of Yun Tianmo's people; seeing their master had already spoken, they knew they should first bring back their mistress. They disregarded Sovereign's carriage as the sound of gongs and drums echoed through the air once more...
"You... you... he..." Nan Gong Yao trembled with anger but couldn't act against Yun Tianmo with so many people watching. He could only angrily wave his sleeve and spat at Ouyang Hao, saying, "You've really grown wings!"
Ouyang Hao dared not retort and could only smile bitterly. Who could he share his troubles with? His daughter was getting married and needed Sovereign's permission; such immense favor was truly overwhelming.
"Husband..." Bai Su weakly called out from the side, glancing at Nan Gong Yao with a hint of fear in her eyes.
"Madam, do not be afraid, it's alright, it's alright." Ouyang Hao comforted her, and only then did he notice the long-absent Madam Bai, his heart sinking as he was about to speak.
He heard the Matriarch say, "Hmph, even if the Sovereign opposes it, it is still useless. What more can I say?"
Madam Bai disagreed with Ouyang Zixin marrying so early, especially to someone from the royal family of Cloud Nation, a family that was almost impossible to control. For the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, this was not necessarily a good thing. But now that the decision had been made, she felt powerless and could only hope that the person she was marrying was not recognized as the Legitimate Daughter by Bright White Stone.
Since she had already placed her hopes on Baike, she had little objection to Ouyang Zixin's marriage.
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Yun Residence.
Yuexin Pavilion.
Indeed, Ouyang Zixin left from Ouyang Xuan's Mansion's Yuexin Pavilion and entered Yun Residence's Yuexin Pavilion. This was all meticulously prepared by Yun Tianmo, hoping to give her a sense of coming home.
Sitting quietly in the bridal chamber, Ouyang Zixin felt somewhat nervous; the red handkerchief in her hands had been twisted into a mess.
Liu Ying and Liu Lu accompanied her as bridesmaids, something they had begged for a long time. Now they were by Ouyang Zixin's side, and seeing her so tense, they couldn't help but stifle their laughter.
"You silly girl! Dare to laugh at me?" Ouyang Zixin was just nervous; she wasn't deaf.
"Miss, please don't blame us; it was our fault," Liu Ying and Liu Lu immediately admitted their mistake without hesitation.
It was still early; although Ouyang Zixin had told Yun Tianmo to keep things simple, it seemed he hadn't fully listened to her wishes. At this moment, Yun Tianmo was still outside welcoming guests; the Wedding Ceremony would start later.
"Miss, why are you so nervous?" Liu Lvy asked after holding back all morning. Shouldn't marrying your beloved make you happy? Why did Miss look so incredibly tense?
Upon hearing this foolish girl's question, Liu Ying quickly scolded her: "What do you know? Wait until you reach this day..."
"Stop it! Don't talk nonsense!" Liu Lvy retorted angrily, stamping her foot. "We are just bridesmaids; how could we ever have such a day? If you keep talking like that, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
Listening to the two bicker made Ouyang Zixin relax a bit. She timely intervened to stop them and said seriously, "You both grew up with me. Don't say that bridesmaids have no chance of marrying. I'm different from others; as long as you find someone you love and tell me about it, if it's feasible, I will definitely not stop you."
"Miss!" Liu Ying and Liu Lu exclaimed in unison, filled with gratitude.
"What won't you stop?"
Creak—
The door of the bridal chamber was pushed open. The only man who would come in at this moment was Yun Tianmo; Liu Ying and Liu Lu hurriedly bowed and stepped back.
"Are all the guests here?" Ouyang Zixin wondered if it was time for the Wedding Ceremony.
Yun Tianmo walked up to Ouyang Zixin. His boots appeared in her limited line of sight beneath her veil. Although his voice sounded normal, it was not hard to detect a hint of excitement in it.
"It's almost time for the Wedding Ceremony."
"Mm."
"Little Woman, are you nervous?"
"Mm."
"Don't be nervous, I will give you a unique happiness in this world."
"Mm."
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"Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Two Bows to the High Hall!"
"Husband and Wife Bow to Each Other!"
"Enter the Bridal Chamber!"
Laughter filled the Wedding Hall, and various Blessing words echoed continuously, gradually drifting away behind Ouyang Zixin...
"Wedding... wedding night..." Ouyang Zixin felt a wave of darkness before her eyes, how could she have forgotten about this...
Oh my!
So nervous, so nervous! So nervous... (To be continued.)
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