"Bath water?"

When Shen Qian finally realized what had happened, he was both amused and exasperated.

Those peaches, brimming with vitality, were actually grown using the bathwater from Ji Ruoshui.

No wonder Shi Dingyan and the others who knew the situation looked strange when they heard that he often ate Ji Ruoshui's peaches.

He was wondering why no one was eating the peaches, which were so delicious, and why his eighth senior sister was being so hesitant. Now he understood.

But upon closer examination, this is the most reasonable explanation.

The Queen Mother of the West resides in the Jade Pool, whose celestial waters are said to heal everything in the world. If that vast vitality originated from the Queen Mother of the West in the very beginning, then the legend of the Peach Garden can be explained.

After the Queen Mother of the West disappeared, the Jade Pool, which had lost its vital energy, gradually became ordinary water, which is why the "Jade Pool Immortal Water" is so rare.

If he had known this earlier, Shen Qian wouldn't have needed Minister Wu to help him search. Shen Qian could have just drunk Ji Ruoshui's bathwater directly, which would have been even more effective... Ugh, Shen Qian then realized something was wrong. The source of this power actually came from Ji Ruoshui.

In other words, the immense treasure contained within Ji Ruoshui's Yin-type body far exceeded Shen Qian's estimation.

These thoughts flashed through Shen Qian's mind, but in reality, he didn't have time to think about them carefully, because Ji Ruoshui's shy and beautiful appearance had almost occupied his entire mind.

A silhouette of a red candle, a beautiful woman under the lamp.

He took a step forward and slowly approached his eighth senior sister, who was already overcome with shyness.

Without a word, Shen Qian had already discerned Ji Ruoshui's intentions.

Given her personality, she's probably used up all the courage she had in her life tonight...

"Senior sister, you're doing something wrong," Shen Qian said softly with a smile.

"Hmm?" Ji Ruoshui temporarily forgot her shyness and raised her head in confusion.

"You've forgotten something."

As Shen Qian spoke, he flipped his wrist and pulled out a red cloth from somewhere, which he slowly covered Ji Ruoshui's head.

Ji Ruoshui smiled and lowered her head cooperatively, letting the red cloth cover her beautiful face.

Then Shen Qian turned around, took Ji Ruoshui's slender hand, and facing the altar of heaven and earth, he solemnly said: "I, Shen Qian, today take Ji Ruoshui as my wife, for all eternity... no, for all eternity, I will never leave you!"

"puff!"

Ji Ruoshui, who was standing to the side, chuckled and covered her mouth with her hand.

Shen Qian was also a little embarrassed. He didn't know how ancient weddings were conducted, or how immortals got married. He was usually a cheerful person, but at this moment he was at a loss for words.

As if sensing Chen Qian's tension, Ji Ruoshui pinched Chen Qian's hand, and then, after Chen Qian patiently waited, she finally spoke softly:

"I, Ji Ruoshui, today marry Shen Qian as his wife..."

At this point, Ji Ruoshui paused. Even through the red veil, Shen Qian could clearly feel Ji Ruoshui's gentle gaze resting on his face.

Just as Shen Qian was moved by Ji Ruoshui's unconditional indulgence, he heard Ji Ruoshui continue slowly and firmly:

"I wish to be with you forever, until the end of time. Even if mountains crumble, rivers run dry, winter thunder roars, summer snow falls, and heaven and earth unite, I will never part from you!"

Shen Qian's body trembled, and an overwhelming tenderness welled up in his heart.

He remembered that the original line of the poem was "Nai gan yu jun jue" (乃敢与君绝), but Ji Ruoshui changed one word to "Bu dan yu jun jue" (不敢与君绝). Both lines expressed the impossibility of the relationship, but Ji Ruoshui's surging affection was like a silent tsunami, completely overwhelming him.

It has the same meaning as "forever and ever" before the sinking, but it is much more sophisticated and passionate.

For the usually reserved Ji Ruoshui, this was probably the most beautiful love confession she could think of.

Shen Qian pulled Ji Ruoshui to slowly bow down before the altar where the words "Heaven and Earth" were hung, chanting at the same time, "First bow to Heaven and Earth!"

This is something they learned from period dramas. Before they sank in, they no longer cared whether it was legal or not, because for the two of them, their hearts were drawing closer together, which was more important than any formality.

After paying respects to Heaven and Earth, Chen Qian pulled Ji Ruoshui towards the balcony, found the direction of their home, and looked up at the dark starry sky.

"Bowing to the parents twice!"

This bow was not only to the two elders who were completely unaware of this while watching TV at home, but also to their elder brother, Gao, who was far away in the Milky Way.

"Husband and wife bow to each other!"

Finally, Shen Qian and Ji Ruoshui faced each other and completed their third bow.

With the ceremony concluded, Shen Qian was filled with emotion, for he was now a married man.

"My wife!" Shen Qian said softly.

Ji Ruoshui trembled, then responded in a soft voice, barely audible, "My lord, I am grateful."

After she finished speaking, the air became still, and a faint, indescribable atmosphere spread throughout the Buddhist hall. Ji Ruoshui's body began to tremble again, and the trembling became more and more violent.

Although the two were both silent, the temperature inside the Buddhist hall seemed to be rising higher and higher.

What should be done after the wedding ceremony?

As the ancients said, of all the things in the world, only three can be considered the most glorious moments in life.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, passing the imperial examination with flying colors, and... the wedding night.

In modern terms, no matter how mediocre or otherwise one's life may be, it actually only lasts for a few moments.

Amid Ji Ruoshui's exclamation, Shen Qian suddenly swept her up in his arms and carried her towards Ji Ruoshui's boudoir on the other side.

Ji Ruoshui was clearly flustered, and it was unclear how much courage she must have expended to finally settle down in Shen Qian's arms.

winter!

The door was kicked open roughly by Shen Qian, revealing a warm candlelight flickering inside, and... a bed with bright red sheets and a brand new quilt.

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