Chapter 145: Raising Havoc at the Wedding Night

As long as Xie Yingying did not love Bai Shengyun, that was all for the best. It proved that he would always have a chance.

sooner or later, Xie Yingying would become his woman. It was merely a matter of time.

On the day of the wedding, Xie Yingying was awakened by her maid before dawn. Rubbing her eyes, she murmured, “It’s far too early. Let me sleep a little longer.”

She had already been forced to rise early at Mount Gufeng. Now she had to get up early again—was she never allowed to rest?

“Miss Xie, if you don’t get up now, we’ll be late. Wash your face and you won’t feel so sleepy.”

The maid had even prepared the basin and water.

Knowing she could not escape, Xie Yingying had no choice but to let them do as they pleased.

After washing, she was handed over to professional makeup artists, who fussed over her until, at last, the sun rose above the horizon and she was fully dressed. This time, her appearance was even more exquisite than before.

Then came the wedding gown. Naturally, she wore the one Bai Shengyun had prepared for her.

Everything for the wedding had been arranged by the Immortal Sect. She had assumed the bridal gown would be no exception, but she had not expected Bai Shengyun to prepare it personally—while she had done nothing for him in return.

Never mind. If she had the chance in the future, she would certainly repay him.

With a red veil over her head, she climbed into the bridal sedan.

Though her face was hidden, her ears still worked. All around her came a medley of voices, most of them filled with astonishment. At last, the sedan stopped. Just as a maid was about to help her down, Bai Shengyun appeared and lifted Xie Yingying from the sedan in his arms.

Though she could not see him, she knew it was him. In a small voice, she said, “So many people are watching.”

Her cheeks had gone crimson. Fortunately, the veil concealed them.

“You’ve forgotten? We are a deeply loving couple,” Bai Shengyun said, lowering his eyes to glance at her.

Only then did Xie Yingying remember. That was right—her task was to pretend to be an affectionate couple with him. No wonder he was being so considerate. It was all for the sake of the performance.

For some reason, a faint disappointment stirred in her heart.

Bai Shengyun carried Xie Yingying all the way to their destination before setting her down. The first thing a newly married couple naturally had to do was perform the wedding rites. Seeing that they had arrived, the master of ceremonies shouted, “First bow—to Heaven and Earth!”

“Second bow—to the High Ground!”

The second bow was directed toward Xu Xiaoshan. Xu Xiaoshan was the Sect Master of the Immortal Sect, while Bai Shengyun was one of its disciples. In that sense, Xu Xiaoshan could also be considered Bai Shengyun’s master. Now that Bai Shengyun was marrying, custom dictated that he should bow to Xu Xiaoshan.

Xie Yingying was utterly unwilling to bow to him. Not only had he tried to assassinate her, he had not spared Bai Shengyun either, even sending people to harm him.

Did someone like that deserve their reverence? Did he deserve to be Bai Shengyun’s master?

Yet today was their wedding, and people from every corner of the world had gathered. If she refused to bow, it would surely make Bai Shengyun lose face.

The people from the far reaches of the world knew nothing of what had happened between them. They would only assume that she was the one at fault.

At last came the bow between husband and wife. When Xie Yingying lowered her head, she happened to bump it against Bai Shengyun’s. She quickly raised her head again.

For some reason, Bai Shengyun reached up and rubbed the spot she had struck. At that moment, someone called out teasingly, “Just look at how much the Young Emperor dotes on Miss Xie!”

“Exactly! We’re all green with envy. Since you’re getting married today, why don’t you kiss in front of everyone?”

“A kiss! A kiss!”

The crowd soon began cheering in unison.

To kiss in public, naturally, the veil had to be lifted. Bai Shengyun slowly raised the red veil from her face.

Xie Yingying was breathtakingly beautiful that day. Bai Shengyun did not look at her for long before leaning directly toward her lips. Xie Yingying cooperated perfectly, wrapping her arms around his neck.

She had thought a simple kiss would be enough to satisfy the crowd. She had not expected him to deepen it.

There were so many people watching! He had no shame, but she still had some!

Her face instantly turned as red as a boiled shrimp.

Ning Qingqing and Shen Ruru were disciples of the Immortal Sect, so naturally they were present at the wedding. They witnessed the entire scene.

Both women clenched the hems of their robes in resentment. Xie Yingying was completely unworthy of their Young Emperor—how could she possibly marry him?

It was simply too unfair!

They had wanted to sabotage the wedding, but people from every corner of the world had come, and Bai Shengyun was wary of them as well. If their schemes were exposed, they would be utterly humiliated. Thus, they could only suppress their resentment.

There would be plenty of opportunities to deal with Xie Yingying in the future.

Before long, the wedding banquet began. Bai Shengyun and Xie Yingying went from table to table, offering toasts. Bai Shengyun held his liquor well, and since he only needed to offer one cup at each table, he would not become drunk. Xie Yingying was different. She could not drink, so she substituted tea for wine. Everyone understood that she was a woman and expressed their consideration.

There were simply too many guests. By the time they had made it halfway through the banquet, Xie Yingying could no longer hold out, yet she had no choice but to persist.

“Young Emperor, Miss Xie, may you enjoy a happy marriage and be blessed with an early heir!”

The blessings rang out once again. Most people said much the same thing, and Xie Yingying responded with another gracious smile.

At that moment, Bai Qirui also came over with a cup of wine and said with a beaming smile, “Third Brother, Sister-in-law, I’ll be looking forward to your good news.”

The “good news” naturally meant a pregnancy and a child.

Xie Yingying’s little face flushed. She and Bai Shengyun would probably never have children in this lifetime, would they?

After all, they were destined to part sooner or later.

…

By the time the wedding banquet ended, it was already very late. Xie Yingying had risen early and spent the entire day rushing about without even having time to eat. Now that she had finally been sent to the bridal chamber, Bai Shengyun was in an even worse state, still occupied with entertaining the guests.

At least she was finally free.

Once she returned to the bridal chamber, she saw that she was alone and immediately collapsed onto the bed without a care for appearances.

She was exhausted—and starving.

Yet she was too tired even to speak. She simply closed her eyes and prepared to sleep.

All she could do was silently wish Bai Shengyun good luck.

…

After Xie Yingying left, Bai Shengyun ordered the maids to keep food prepared in the kitchen at all times, but not to deliver it without his instructions.

Xie Yingying should have fallen asleep by then. Unfortunately, someone overheard his orders and immediately teased him. “I never imagined the Young Emperor would dote on his wife so much. This is supposed to be the bridal chamber hour. I think we should go make some trouble for them.”

“Yes, let’s go make trouble in the bridal chamber!”

Many people began echoing the suggestion.

Bai Shengyun had no choice but to accompany them.

The commotion naturally woke Xie Yingying. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Bai Shengyun.

“Just lie there obediently and cooperate with me,” Bai Shengyun said. He removed his shoes and braced both hands on either side of her. Leaning close to her ear, he whispered, “Do you remember how to call out? Make some noise.”

Xie Yingying’s face flushed bright red again. “I forgot.”

Even if she remembered, she would never make those sounds!

“Then I’ll help you remember.”

Bai Shengyun gave her waist a pinch. After all, they had already been intimate, and he knew exactly where she was most sensitive.

Sure enough…

When the people outside heard the sounds, they all tactfully withdrew.