Published: February 26, 2025
“Good auspicious time has arrived. Please prepare for the ceremony!”
The atmosphere in the hall was filled with anticipation as everyone moved to their designated positions.
Bai Lingyun looked around, her heart fluttering with joy. Today was a momentous occasion, not just for her and her loved ones, but for everyone present.
“Junior Sister, are you ready?” she asked, turning to Xuanqi and Xuanyi, who were adjusting their attire.
Xuanqi smiled brightly, “Of course! I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”
Xuanyi nodded, her face glowing with happiness, “I can’t believe it’s finally happening.”
Just then, the sound of ceremonial bells began to ring out, echoing through the hall.
“Let the ceremony begin!” the old steward Bai Teng announced, leading the procession.
Bai Lingyun took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment. This was not just a union of two individuals, but a merging of families and destinies.
As the couples took their places at the altar, the crowd fell silent, their eyes filled with admiration and hope.
“May the celestial master bless this union,” Bai Teng intoned, setting the tone for the sacred rites.
With each step, Bai Lingyun felt the significance of the day wash over her. It was a new beginning, a step into the unknown, but with the support of her elder brother and everyone around her, she felt ready to embrace it all.
As the ceremony unfolded, the bonds of love and friendship strengthened, weaving a tapestry of connection and joy that would last for eternity.
As soon as the words fell, Bai Teng, bent over, entered the grand hall. Soon after, Yuwen Shu, dressed in groom's attire, and Bai Xuanyi, in bridal attire with a red veil, stepped into the hall.
Behind them were Zhan Zusheng and Bai Xuanqi, dressed similarly.
The two pairs of newlyweds slowly approached the seating area in the second row where the supreme divine king, Yuwen Divine King, and Zhan Peng sat, under the witness of the myriad divine kings and family heads.
When the four reached the front of the second row, Yuwen Shu looked at Tan Yun in the first row, feeling quite unnatural.
At this moment, the celestial master Lingxia stood up and looked at the four, saying: “To the two pairs of newlyweds, this celestial master wishes you a life of togetherness.”
“Thank you, celestial master your excellency!” Yuwen Shu, Zhan Zusheng, and Bai Xuanqi responded in unison, while Bai Xuanyi remained silent.
Then, the celestial master Lingxia smiled and took her seat.
“Old steward, let’s begin,” the supreme divine king said to Bai Teng.
“Old servant obeys.” Bai Teng replied, his loud voice resonating in the hall, “Groom Yuwen Shu, bride Bai Xuanyi.”
“Groom Zhan Zusheng, bride Bai Xuanqi, bow to heaven and earth!”
As Bai Teng's words fell, Zhan Zusheng, Bai Xuanqi, and Yuwen Shu immediately turned, facing the sky outside the hall, and knelt down slowly.
Only Bai Xuanyi did not turn or kneel.
Seeing that Bai Xuanyi did not kneel, the people inside the hall exchanged glances, puzzled about what was happening.
“Ahem.” The supreme divine king lightly coughed, stood up, and addressed everyone with clasped fists: “Apologies, everyone. Yiyi was too excited and did not hear the old steward's words clearly.”
The supreme divine king looked at Bai Xuanyi, who was covered by a veil, and smiled, “Yiyi, why aren't you quickly bowing to heaven and earth? Delaying the time would not be good.”
“Yes, father.” Bai Xuanyi replied, then turned to kneel but transmitted to Tan Yun, “Ancestor, hurry and stop this!”
“Rest assured.” After transmitting, Tan Yun stood up beside the celestial master Lingxia and called out loudly, “Wait!”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's gaze in the hall was fixed on Tan Yun, unsure of what he was doing.
“Yun'er, what is it?” the celestial master Lingxia asked.
At this moment, the supreme divine king looked at Tan Yun, taking a deep breath, his face displaying displeasure!