Song Huilan's voice was filled with suppressed joy and anticipation, and she unconsciously raised her voice to its highest point.

"Little Phoenix Flute!"

This affectionate call was like a sudden clap of thunder, instantly silencing everyone inside and outside the training ground.

Qu Jinghuai and everyone else first looked at Song Huilan, who had suddenly spoken, and then followed her gaze to find the person she was calling.

Ji Fenghua was startled when she heard someone call Feng Xiao's name. She looked up at Song Huilan, but her eyes were full of unfamiliarity, and she did not recognize her.

After calling Feng Xiao, Song Huilan's eyes quickly and anxiously searched the crowd, trying to see where Princess Chonghe and the Ninth Prince were, or where the person she longed for was hiding.

She felt no sense of belonging to this world.

Even though she had no prior relationship with Princess Chonghe and the Ninth Prince, she felt closer to them than to the people around her.

Even though Qu Jinghuai and she had already consummated their marriage, it couldn't replace this instinctive intimacy.

Moreover, Song Huilan realized that as long as there was even the slightest possibility of the Venerable One appearing, she would no longer be able to accept Qu Jinghuai!

Qu Jinghuai followed Song Huilan's wandering gaze but didn't find anyone acting strangely. He thought Song Huilan was mistaken and gently called out, "Lan'er, are you too nervous? Don't be afraid, I'll stay by your side. Just follow me."

"No!" Song Huilan panicked but resolutely pulled her hand back and took three steps away, saying firmly, "I'm sorry, Jinghuai, I'm sorry, I can't become your Daoist partner."

Having said that, he didn't wait for Qu Jinghuai to step forward and ask for the reason.

Song Huilan stared at Ji Fenghua for a moment, confirming that he was indeed "Xiao Fengxiao". She turned her head and looked around, asking blankly, "Are you here? It's okay if you can't show yourself. If you are here, could you give me a hint? I know you can do it."

Onlookers: ? ? ?

Is there something wrong with the Qu family's new bride?

Qu Jinxian's expression was very unpleasant, and he gave Qu Jinghuai a gloomy wink.

Qu Jinghuai quickly stepped forward and took Song Huilan's hand, coaxing her in a low voice, "Lan'er, don't be silly, so many people are watching; today is our big day, if you act like this, it will make my father and all the clan leaders of the Qu family lose face. If you have any complaints, we can go home and talk about it slowly. No matter what it is, your husband will definitely stand up for you."

“I’m sorry, Jinghuai. I’m not dissatisfied. I know you and the Qu family have treated me well, but I…” Song Huilan bit her lip, her eyes brimming with tears, and said with deep remorse, “I thought I could reluctantly be with you, but now I realize that I can’t. I only have him in my heart. I can’t accept spending the rest of my life with anyone other than him. I can’t be with you. I’m sorry to you, and I’m sorry to the Qu family.”

"Whoosh!"

These words immediately sparked outrage among many onlookers!

They came just to join in the fun, but unexpectedly stumbled upon a shocking piece of gossip.

The bride that the Qu family was so eager to marry turned out to be someone else entirely!

Everyone looked at Song Huilan with curiosity, their hearts filled with doubt:

Qu Jinghuai was considered a chosen one of heaven, and he had the entire Qu family backing him up.

Song Huilan was not a stunning beauty; her appearance could only be described as above average.

Qu Jinghuai could find any kind of stunning beauty he wanted, so why did he insist on forcing Song Huilan, this unwilling unborn child, to grow up?

"Who is Xiao Fengxiao?" Mi Xi asked, turning back to look at Ji Fenghua in confusion.