Wen Yanche lowered his head, met Leng Qingning's eyes, and whispered gently, "I am also very happy, Ning'er. From today onwards, I am your husband."

Leng Qingning stared at Wen Yanche, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips.

"Yes, my husband."

"My lady, Yan Che only wishes to be with you forever, our hearts united."

"Yes, my husband and I will spend the rest of our lives together, until we grow old, and never abandon each other, even in death."

…

Langya Prefecture

In the high hall, the Empress Dowager smiled with satisfaction.

On a small stool beside her, Dong Xiang sat upright, representing Wen Yanche's parents.

The newlyweds stood in the hall. A handsome man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

"Bowing to the parents twice."

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

The ceremony is complete.

Under the sincere gaze of a hall full of guests, the perfect couple became husband and wife.

"The bride and groom serve tea."

The groom, as refined as a gentle breeze and as beautiful as a bright moon, and the bride, with unparalleled beauty, each picked up a teacup and knelt before the high hall.

"Please have some tea, Mother Empress."

"Please have some tea, Father."

The Empress smiled as she accepted Leng Qingning's tea and took a sip. At the same time, the Emperor accepted Wen Yanche's tea with satisfaction and drank it with a smile.

The two switched places and offered tea again.

After paying their respects to the cold and dignified elder, the two rose and knelt before Prime Minister Dong.

"Please, Prime Minister Dong, drink tea on behalf of your mother, the Emperor, and your father."

"Please, Prime Minister Dong, drink tea on behalf of your mother, the Emperor, and your father."

Dong Xiang smiled with a kind expression.

"well."

They each drank the tea prepared by Leng Qingning and Wen Yanche.

After drinking the newlywed tea, the Empress and the Emperor presented the newlywed gifts, gently placing them in the hands of the couple. Prime Minister Dong did the same.

"Send them into the bridal chamber."

The ceremony is complete.

With Wen Yanche's departure, the newlyweds successfully tied the knot.

Langya Mansion suddenly became lively, with Xue Tong and others clamoring to witness the wedding ceremony, which Leng Qingning readily agreed to.

After greeting her mother and father, Leng Qingning led the group to Crane Sleep Garden.

He Mian, He Mian, is like a banished immortal descending to the mortal world. This is the image of Wen Yanche in Leng Qingning's heart.

The master bedroom in the main courtyard of Hemian Garden.

Leng Qingning opened the door and saw Wen Yanche sitting on the couch, with Lord Ximei and others waiting in the room.

The children rushed into the private room, lined up, and waited to watch the ceremony.

Xi Mei said with a smile, "Your Highness, the wedding ceremony may begin."

"Okay, let's begin."

Leng Qingning approached with a smile and sat down to Wen Yanche's right.

Changfeng brought over coins and festive fruits, and Ximei grabbed a handful in each hand and scattered them onto the bed.

Then Lang Yue served the wedding wine, and Leng Qingning and Wen Yanche each picked up a cup and drank it together.

Finally, Changfeng, holding a tray with a delicate pair of scissors on it, knelt to the left.

Master Ximei took out strands of hair from each of the two people, tied them into a knot, cut them off above the knot, tied them with a red string, and put them in a gold box.

"The hair-tying ceremony is complete."

"Your Highness, my lord, congratulations to the newlyweds on your marriage and may you live a long and happy life together."

After the ceremony was completed, Lord Ximei led Changfeng Langyue and the others out.

Xue Tong, Xie Yun, Jiang Xue, Leng Huaichuan, Leng Xiaochen, Leng Weizhou, and others also offered their blessings. They even asked for some wedding candy and fruit.

After everyone had made a ruckus in the bridal chamber for a long time, the friends took their wedding candies and left.

Leng Qingning was inwardly excited, and couldn't hide her joy on her face. Wen Yanche's smile never faded either.

"Husband, are you hungry?"

"Yes, there are some. Let's go outside."

The two went to the front hall, sat at a table with the Empress and others, finished the wedding banquet, and saw the guests off. Only then did the two return to Crane Sleeping Garden.

After taking a bath, Leng Qingning was a little nervous. This was her first time getting married, both in her past and present lives.

Pushing open the door and entering the inner room, she saw Wen Yanche already sitting on the bed waiting for her. His black hair reached his waist, the tips of which were not yet dry. He was wearing a thin red nightgown, his face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, and his ears were bright red.

Leng Qingning was stunned. Thank goodness, she wasn't the only one who was shy. Taking a deep breath, the handsome man she had been dreaming of was right in front of her, and she couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Ning'er, come here now," Wen Yanche urged, his face flushed.

"Oh, oh, coming." Leng Qingning closed the door and strode over with great speed.

Wen Yanche swept her up in a princess carry, gently placed her on the couch, lowered his head to kiss her cheek, his eyes filled with deep affection, and then leaned in to kiss her.

"Brother Che, you..."

Words were silenced by soft, warm lips, a sweet kiss landed on them, breaths mingled, lingering and tender.

The red silk quilt on the bed was gently caressed, and in the candlelight, their bodies were perfectly intertwined, feeling each other's warmth...

This night was incredibly sweet, and incredibly long…

next day

Wen Yanche was radiant, while Leng Qingning's legs trembled.

The others weren't much better off. Chi Yan had dark circles under his eyes and looked menacing. Lin Xianzhi's eyes were slightly red. Cang Yuan remained silent, while Lu Shiyi's expression was normal.

Xiao Ningzi looked distressed: Does this awkward atmosphere mean we have to eat together?

Leng Qingning was newly married and should have been beaming with joy, but her calves were trembling uncontrollably. She secretly glanced at Wen Yanche; this man really was…

Looking at the other handsome men, Chi Yan's gaze was like a raging fire, as if he would devour her in the next second.

Lin Xianzhi kept his head down and focused on eating. If you looked closely, the redness on his eyelids hadn't faded yet.

Cang Yuan's expression seemed even colder than usual today.

Only Lu Shiyi remained unmoved, showing neither joy nor sorrow, as if nothing had happened. But upon closer inspection, a hint of melancholy could be seen in his eyes.

Wen Yanche was in a great mood. He glanced at the people at the table and then stopped looking at them.

Everyone ate the meal quietly and "comfortably".

Inside the bedroom of Hemian Garden, Leng Qingning lay on the couch, while Wen Yanche gently massaged her waist, showing her meticulous care.

"Ning'er, you are so charming that I couldn't resist. Besides, it was my first time and I had no experience. I will be more careful next time."

Leng Qingning thought to herself: Who hasn't done it for the first time? You were like a wolf all night, tossing and turning until dawn. Do you think I'd believe you?

She replied gently, "It's alright, my husband, I can manage."

In matriarchal societies, women cannot say "no." Otherwise, they will be ridiculed.

Anyway, my body recovers faster than a man's, and by nightfall I'm a hero again.

Wen Yanche subtly curled the corners of his lips from an angle that Leng Qingning couldn't see.

Listening to the Wind Pavilion

The servants were trembling with fear: Today, this young master Chi has gone mad for some reason, wearing an extremely sour face, as if someone owes him money.

Apart from what he absolutely had to do, the servants tried to stay away from the main courtyard, fearing that he might suddenly go mad and implicate innocent people.

Chi Yan, who had been holding back all night, wanted to find someone to give him a good scolding and vent his anger, but he found that the servants were avoiding him like the plague, putting down their teacups and running away in a flash. He could no longer suppress his rising anger.

"Yuanshan, what's going on with these people? Am I that scary?"

Yuanshan was a male servant sent by Leng Qingning to serve Chi Yan. Chi Yan named him Yuanshan, meaning that Chi Yan's home, Cangqiong, was located on a distant mountain...