“And then?”
Under the ancient locust tree, men and women who were done with their day’s work gathered in twos and threes around the gray-haired man in the middle, urging him to continue.
The old man picked up the teapot and took a sip, moistened his throat, and then continued, “That Yu Shaozhi is the head of Xuyu Peak. After Emperor Wu gave him the throne, he disappeared. I heard that leaving with him was also his master.”
“Huh…”
Gossip was always the most attractive. As soon as they heard this, several ambiguous voices came from the crowd.
“Where have they gone?” someone asked.
The old man glanced at him and said, “I didn’t follow them. Come on, let’s discuss it. Before, Emperor Wu unified the cultivation world and the Immortal Sects respected him. He established a sect and proclaimed himself emperor. However, soon after the throne was given to the new emperor, the new emperor then changed the name back to Xuyu Peak, and once again managed the cultivation world as its leader. No matter which clan or sect one belongs to, they are treated equally. I heard that he accepted his first disciple some time ago, and he is probably the next leader…”
“Tsk tsk, master and apprentice again.” A young man said with emotion.
As soon as he said that, a person behind him slapped his head, “What are you thinking? Yu Zhangmen just took on a disciple. Dirty….”
“Why am I the one who is dirty?” The man said in dissatisfaction, “Didn’t Emperor Wu and his Shizun just now…”
When the words left his lips, someone shouted from around him, “That’s right, Mr. Song, let’s talk about Emperor Wu and his master.”
“I want to hear it.”
“I want to, too.”
…
They were chatting lively, so they didn’t notice the two people passing by not far behind them.
Jian Xiyun’s hand was held tightly by Kan Wenxiao, preventing him from rushing over to seal their mouths.
“What is so good about that? Everyone just had too much to eat.”
Kan Wenxiao didn’t say anything and just let him vent, a helpless fond smile on his face, “Shizun is right. I will pull out their crops so they will eat less in the future.”
Jian Xiuyun couldn’t help but be amused by him.
“Why are you pulling out their crops? It is you who I should be angry with. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be the topic of their after-dinner talk.”
Upon hearing this, Kan Wenxiao accepted his mistake very quickly, “Yes, it is all my fault.”
“Then how will you make up for it?”
“I will cook tonight.”
“Aren’t you the one who always cooks?”
“Yes, I must cook for the rest of my life. Shizun, please forgive me.”
Jian Xiuyun was speechless and hesitated for a long time before reluctantly responding, “Alright.”
After walking for another half a day, the number of people gradually scarcened, and an exquisite small courtyard appeared in front of them.
In the middle of the yard was a two-story bamboo hut, surrounded by low fences. Hibiscus and daisies bloomed beautifully beside the wall. Gingko trees were planted on both sides of the yard, facing each other from a distance. Under one of the trees was a set of round tables and chairs made of stone, with a white jade tea set placed on them.
Beside the stone table, there were two little girls squatting and playing in the mud.
The older one was about seven or eight years old, with almond-shaped eyes and willowy eyebrows. She was already a beauty at a young age.
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When Jian Xiuyun saw that she was covered in dirt and mud, he held her head to prevent her from getting close, and asked, “What’s wrong?”
The little girl raised her chubby hand and pointed at the girl who was still calmly shaping the mud, and started to complain, “Jiejie bullied me again.”
Jian Xiuyun patted her head perfunctorily and said symbolically, “Xiao Xi’er, why are you bullying your sister again?”
Xiao Xi’er was a little dissatisfied and retorted in a low voice, “She is too stupid.”
Jian Xiuyun covered the little one’s ears, walked to Xiao Xi’er and whispered, “Do you not know that she is a flower? She had no brains in the first place, and she used up too much spiritual power when she transformed, so now she is a little stupid.”
When Xue Rongxiang heard this, her round eyes were immediately filled with tears, and she said aggrievedly, “I can hear you.”
Upon seeing this, Jian Xiuyun hurriedly began to comfort her, but he was still a step too late.
Xue Rongxiang burst into tears.
Kan Wenxiao came over and wanted to help him, but Jian Xiuyun confidently waved his hand and said, “You go cook, I’ll manage this.”
Then Xue Rongxiang cried until Kan Wenxiao came back out with food.
Smelling the aroma of rice, Xue Rongxiang stopped crying and said in between her sobs, “It is time to eat.”
Jian Xiuyun, who was exhausted mentally and physically by her quarrel, raised his head and said, “When did you become so active in terms of eating? Don’t you drink blood?”
Xue Rongxiang picked up the chopsticks, wiped away her tears, and said absently as she looked at the food on the table, “Brother said that flowers who always drink human blood are not good flowers, and the food he cooks is really delicious.”
Jian Xiuyun laughed and said, “Flatterer.”
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Early that morning, as soon as Jian Xiuyun left the room, he saw Xiao Xi’er holding Xue Rongxiang standing at the door, looking like she had been waiting for a long time.
Jian Xiuyun rubbed his eyes and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Xiao Xi’er lowered her head and tugged at her clothes, “Brother Immortal, my clothes are too small.”
Xue Rongxiang also pointed to her clothes and said, “Mine too.”
Jian Xiuyun examined them from head to toe for a while and nodded, “Indeed, you have grown up fast recently.”
After saying that, he turned around and stretched out his hand to Kan Wenxiao behind him, “Give me some money and I’ll take them to buy them new clothes.”
When Kan Wenxiao heard this, he took out two gold ingots from his sleeves and handed them to him, “Buy some for yourself too.”
Jian Xiuyun took it and said with a smile, “Then I won’t hesitate.”
There was no one there in the morning, so Jian Xiuyun simply took them on his sword, and soon arrived at the market.
Not long after Xue Rongxiang transformed, she held strong curiosity towards everything and wanted to try it all.
The three of them walked and ate like this, and it was almost dark when they finally decided to get down to business.
Jian Xiuyun looked at the sky and discussed with them, “It is getting late, why not just buy whatever. There aren’t too many clothes, just buy anything as long as you can wear them.”
The two of them had a great time today and had no objections. They casually entered a clothing store and picked out a few items before returning home.
No matter how hastily they left, they still arrived after dark.
They lived in a remote place, and it was usually pitch dark at night, but it was different today.
Before he got close, he saw a bright light.
The trees beside the trail were wrapped with bright red silk, and red lanterns were hung on them, illuminating their way home.
Jian Xiuyun felt warm in his heart and felt that he had a way back from now on.
Walking home along the path, before reaching the door, he saw that the small courtyard was just like the outside, with red silk lanterns hanging everywhere and the word “Xi” hung on the door.
Kan Wenxiao had his long hair tied up and was wearing a red wedding dress embroidered with gold. He smiled at him from the door.
Jian Xiuyun froze on the spot, looking at him from afar.
Then he saw Kan Wenxiao approaching him step by step, his sleeves sliding down with his movements, and a hand stretched out in front of him.
As white as jade, with distinct knuckles, it was Kan Wenxiao’s hand.
He asked, “Shizun, do you want to marry me?”
Jian Xiuyun’s eyes felt a little hot and he didn’t dare raise his head to look at him, but he still handed him his hand honestly and retorted in a low voice, “You will marry me, not the other way around.”
A chuckle sounded, and Kan Wenxiao said, “Whatever you say.”
Jian Xiuyun was led all the way back to the hall by him, put on his wedding robes, and began the worship in a daze.
Xiao Xi’er and Xue Rongxiang stood aside and happily acted as ceremony officials.
One said, “Kowtow to heaven and earth.”
The other said, “Kowtow to the ancestral hall.”
Finally, they shouted together with bright smiles, “Husband and wife, kowtow to each other and enter the bridal chamber!”
Jian Xiuyun wanted to glance at them, only to realize that he had been covered with a veil at some point.
His entire vision was painted red.
He secretly hated himself for not living up to expectations. Not only had he agreed to marry him, but he didn’t even notice when he had been veiled.
The candlelight flickered, and Jian Xiuyun sat on the wedding bed. The veil on his face was slowly lifted, and he saw Kan Wenxiao’s face.
Kan Wenxiao looked at him with smiling eyes, and it felt like he had concealed within them wine and alcohol, making him want to drown in their intoxication.
Jian Xiuyun swallowed and suddenly felt a little nervous.
Then Kan Wenxiao sat down next to him, and Jian Xiuyun felt his whole body tense up.
“Shizun, let’s have a drink.” Kan Wenxiao said and handed him a small silver cup.
Jian Xiuyun took it, slowly entwined his arm with Kan Wenxiao’s, raised his head and downed the wine.
The strong alcohol entered his throat, like a ball of fire swimming in his body, and the rims of his eyes reddened.
As soon as he put down the wine cup, he saw Kan Wenxiao gazing at him deeply.
Jian Xiuyun’s fingers tightened but did not move, waiting for him to take the initiative.
But Kan Wenxiao just held the wine glass in one hand and fiddled with it while looking at him.
Jian Xiuyun couldn’t stand his gaze and racked his brain to raise a topic, “Did you ask Xiao Xi’er and Xue Rongxiang to lure me out today?”
“Yes.” Kan Wenxiao replied.
Jian Xiuyun averted his eyes and said, “Actually, there was no need to do all this. I already am with you anyway.”
“It’s different.” Jian Xiuyun’s left hand was held, and Kan Wenxiao’s voice sounded in his ears.
“I want a ceremony. A ceremony where Shizun completely belongs to me.”
Jian Xiuyun’s face flushed.
“I know this marriage ceremony is very simple, but I don’t want other people’s approval, I only want yours.”
Jian Xiuyun clasped his palm, lowered his head and said, “I approve, please stop talking.”
Kan Wenxiao chuckled lightly and leaned forward, speaking right against the tip of his ear, “You didn’t fully approve. You haven’t called me husband yet.”
As the words left his lips, Jian Xiuyun blushed all the way from his ears to his neck.
Kan Wenxiao leaned on his shoulder and nuzzled gently, saying with an aggrieved tone, “Shizun, you said you approve of it, Shizun…”
Jian Xiuyun was so defeated that he couldn’t help it. He raised his hands to cover his face and whispered, “Husband.”
Then he felt Kan Wenxiao’s body pause, and then heard him say in a very rogue manner, “I didn’t hear you clearly.”
Jian Xiuyun gritted his teeth, feeling that Kan Wenxiao had really gone too far tonight.
He was obviously older than Kan Wenxiao, how could he keep being suppressed and teased by him like this?
So he took a deep breath, put his hands down, and turned his head to look at him.
His slender phoenix eyes were watery, whether from anger or shame, and the ends of his eyes had turned a faint red.
He stretched out his slender arms and hooked them around Kan Wenxiao’s neck, then opened his thin lips and said, “Husband, my husband, I am very dissatisfied…ah!”
The silver wine cup rolled down on the bright red carpet, spun around a few times and then slowly stopped. The red bed curtain was torn off, and two tumbling figures staggered inside.
He was destined to have no sleep tonight.
…The extra is sweet! Thank you author now I can healed from the angsty main story.
Thank you for the update.
Thank you for the chapter !
It’s so strange, yet refreshing, seeing them as a married couple raising 2 kids, after everything that happened in the novel.
Thank you for the chapter!