When we met again, I no longer recognized you.
On a mountain stands a vast house, with carved beams and painted rafters, like the mansion of a wealthy and powerful family.
He Lian and Han Sheng stood in front of the door. Han Sheng asked, "Where is this?"
“Our future home,” He Lian replied.
Han Sheng asked in confusion, "When did you build this?"
He Lian looked at her and said, "I started building it as soon as I was able to, and it has been here waiting for you and me to move in."
Upon hearing this, Han Sheng was stunned. It turned out that He Lian had had this idea so long ago, and he had been waiting for her all along.
When Han Sheng was fifteen, He Lian took over as sect leader, and ten years have passed since then.
Seeing Han Sheng stunned, He Lian smiled and said, "I'm so glad I waited for you."
Han Sheng looked at him, unsure of what to say. A bitter feeling welled up inside her, as if she felt sorry for him, or perhaps she was blaming herself.
He Lian gently took Han Sheng's hand and kissed it, saying, "Han Sheng, I love you."
Han Sheng understood that he was trying to comfort her, indicating that it was his own choice and that she shouldn't worry about it. But this made Han Sheng feel flustered and embarrassed, and she blushed.
Then He Lian led her directly into the room. As soon as they entered, Han Sheng was even more shocked. Red cloth and other decorations were hanging everywhere in the room, and a large double happiness character was pasted on the wall of the main hall.
On the table were four kinds of food: red dates, peanuts, longan, and melon seeds, symbolizing the wish for many children. The red cloth outside the main hall stretched all the way to the main gate, exuding joy everywhere, just like a wedding room.
Upon thinking of the bridal chamber, Han Sheng immediately understood. She looked at He Lian and asked, "This... was it all arranged a long time ago?"
He Lian laughed after hearing this, "No, I just arranged it a few days ago."
"Why?" Han Sheng asked.
In fact, Han Sheng didn't care about those customs; it was fine if they weren't there since it was just the two of them anyway. But He Lian still prepared them.
He Lian smiled and said, "Because I don't want you to suffer, I don't want to be left in the dark without a proper title, and I don't want to miss the most important moment when you put on your wedding dress."
Hearing this, Han Sheng smiled and said, "Alright, let's change into our wedding attire and begin."
“Alright, the bride’s dress is in the room on the right,” He Lian said.
The two went to change into their wedding attire, one on each side. The groom's attire was easier to change into, so He Lian waited outside the door after he finished.
After a long while, with the sound of a door opening with a creak, He Lian stared at Han Sheng in front of him and immediately froze.
Han Sheng wore a bright red crane-themed wedding dress, a golden phoenix crown, hairpins, earrings, and wedding shoes. The red color made her skin look even whiter and her face even more striking.
Han Sheng asked shyly, "Does it look good?"
He Lian snapped out of his daze and smiled, "It's beautiful, just as beautiful as I imagined."
"You have excellent taste; I really like this wedding dress," Han Sheng said with a smile.
He Lian said after hearing this, "This wedding dress was custom-made by me. Other wedding dresses are too tacky and I felt they didn't suit you, so I ordered a unique wedding dress with a crane embroidered on it, which I added on my own."
Han Sheng looked at him with a smile and said, "Actually, I also prepared a wedding dress myself, but I saw the wedding dress you prepared as soon as I entered the door, so I'm afraid I won't have a chance to wear it."
Upon hearing this, He Lian was stunned again, and unconsciously said, "But...didn't you say you didn't care about these customs?"
Han Sheng smiled and said, "But I want you to have no regrets, so I want you to see me in my wedding dress. And I just want to wear it for you tonight."
As she spoke, a blush crept onto her face.
He Lian's eyes widened suddenly, and he froze.
Han Sheng's current actions are quite different from those in He Lian's memory, because He Lian never thought she would do anything for him. She is clearly a cold yet not cold, and somewhat reserved person. The person in front of him seems to be slowly giving her heart to him, and this is the first step.
Seeing this, Han Sheng realized that his sudden change might bother him, so he slowly said, "If..."
Before she could finish speaking, He Lian said, "Ah Sheng, I will always love you, no matter what you are like. Thank you for being willing to give the rest of your life to me."
Han Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "He Lian, don't miss the auspicious time."
Upon hearing this, He Lian hummed in agreement, stepped forward to look at Han Sheng, and then took out a red veil from his bosom and gently placed it over her head.
He lowered his eyes slightly, a hint of joy in his heart.
Han Sheng extended her slender, snow-white hand, and He Lian took it and led her straight to the main hall.
"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"
Since there was no one specifically designated to do it, they could only call out to He Lian.
The two faced the entrance of the main hall and bowed to heaven and earth together, thanking each other for being a perfect match and happily getting married, wishing each other a long and happy life together.
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
The two turned to face the main seat in the main hall, but neither of their parents were there, nor did they know where they were. Nevertheless, they bowed to the empty chair, because they were thinking of their master, who was also an elder. Since there was no memorial tablet for him, this was the only way they could do it.
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
The two bowed to each other face to face, vowing to walk hand in hand through life, never to be separated.
It was already evening, and the last words were, "Send them to the bridal chamber!"
He Lian took Han Sheng's hand again and walked step by step toward Qing Lu (the bridal chamber).
The evening breeze blew past the two on the road, as if it were celebrating their happiness. The moon shone on them, as if it were paving a radiant path for them. Other wonderful things were also contributing to this wedding ceremony. The scene was simply dreamlike.
Inside the room, Han Sheng sat upright, while He Lian gently lifted the red veil. The two looked at each other in silence.
He Lian walked to the side and poured some wine. Then he took two glasses of wine and sat down next to Han Sheng. He handed one of the glasses to Han Sheng, and the two of them drank the nuptial wine together, vowing to share joys and sorrows from then on.
After setting down the wine glass, He Lian placed his hand on the back of Han Sheng's neck and slowly offered his lips. Han Sheng lay down in response, the gauze curtains fell, and clothes were thrown out from inside. Their fingers intertwined, their skin as white as snow and their fragrance as warm as jade. Everything was understood without words.
That day, inside the Frostbite Sect, Li Xingyi was inspecting the affairs of the Frostbite Sect and its leader when a knock on the door broke the silence. She said, "Come in."
Li Xingyi sat upright, wondering who was looking for him. What came into view was a tall, handsome man who looked somewhat familiar.
Since becoming the sect leader, Li Xingyi has been constantly busy. Even on the day he sent Han Sheng away, he didn't pay attention to anyone else and immediately went back to work after seeing Han Sheng off.
Li Xingyi looked at the person in front of him, quietly waiting for him to speak, but after waiting for a long time, he did not speak, and just kept looking at him.
Seeing this, Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said coldly, "What is it?"
The man paused for a moment, then said, "Master... Sect Leader, there are bandits in a town at the foot of the mountain who are abducting women and occupying villages. Should the Sect Leader take action?"
“Of course I will. Let’s go now.” Li Xingyi stood up and said without hesitation.
She walked past the man without glancing at him, and as she reached the door, she suddenly asked, "By the way, what's your name?"
The man was stunned. He slowly turned around and looked at Li Xingyi. Li Xingyi stood at the door, staring straight ahead, his back hunched. His aura was no longer what it used to be. Upon seeing this, the man said, "Gongsun Dou."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi's eyes flickered slightly, his thoughts swirling, and he said, "Let's go, you come with me."
"Yes, Sect Leader," Gongsun Dou said, somewhat disappointed.
When they arrived in town, the bandit leader was grabbing a woman's hair on the ground and laughing loudly, "Hahaha! This woman is really beautiful, she'll be my wife!"
The woman had delicate features, but her clothes were tattered, and her eyes were fierce. If her hands and feet hadn't been tied and her mouth hadn't been stuffed with rags, she probably would have bitten the bandit leader's leg.
"Ring ring!" Upon seeing this, Li Xingyi, who was wearing a veil, immediately stepped forward at lightning speed, drew his sword, and slit the bandit leader's throat. The bandit leader's head rolled to the ground instantly, and Li Xingyi did not blink once throughout the entire incident.
The woman only had time to catch a glimpse of Li Xingyi's profile as his veil fluttered in the wind and hear the melodious sound of silver bells. She was shocked, and even Gongsun Dou was shocked. The man before them was decisive and ruthless, completely different from the Li Xingyi of a few years ago.
The other bandits looked terrified upon seeing this, but still shouted loudly, "Avenge...avenge our leader!"
Li Xingyi remained calm, turned the sword in his hand, and swung it at the woman on the ground, instantly breaking the ropes binding her.
Then Li Xingyi looked up at the bandits running towards him, brandishing their swords. He quickly rushed forward and slashed the bandits' necks with his sword. The bandits in front of him fell to the ground, and immediately more bandits ran towards Li Xingyi. Seeing this, Gongsun Dou shouted worriedly, "Xingyi!"
After hearing this, Li Xingyi glanced at him, then slit the bandit's neck with his sword while spinning around and kicking the bandit.
A moment later, the ground was littered with the corpses of bandits. Li Xingyi held the sword horizontally, took out a white handkerchief and wiped the sword from right to left. The sword reflected the girl's eyes, so calm and so indifferent. After wiping it, he threw the handkerchief away.
After sheathing his sword, Li Xingyi raised his right hand to his ear, extended two fingers, and bent them forward. In an instant, many people wearing white fox masks appeared.
They handled the bandits' bodies skillfully and rescued the bound villagers; everything proceeded smoothly and methodically.
After getting up, the woman dusted herself off and said to Li Xingyi, "Thank you, heroine."
Li Xingyi nodded and said, "No need for formalities."
Gongsun Dou stared at her blankly, clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and immediately ran towards Li Xingyi.
As soon as Li Xingyi turned to look at him, he was immediately embraced.
Li Xingyi's eyes widened slightly, clearly stunned. Gongsun Dou pressed her tightly against him and whispered in her ear, "Xingyi, next time I want to fight alongside you. Don't abandon me, don't be without me."
Li Xingyi paused, then heard him continue, "I... really want to be needed by you, even if... only once."
"..."
Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said nothing, simply letting Gongsun Dou hold him quietly. Seeing this, the woman couldn't help but ask, "Um? How long are you going to hold him?"
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou slowly released his grip and took a few steps back. When Li Xingyi looked at him, he only saw that Gongsun Dou's face was calm and his expression remained unchanged, as if what had just happened was an illusion.
Li Xingyi looked at the woman and said, "I will have someone help you clean up the wreckage."
After saying that, he was about to leave when the woman saw this and immediately ran in front of Li Xingyi to stop him, saying, "Wait, um, do you take people?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi understood and asked, "You want to come with me?"
The woman smiled somewhat embarrassedly and said, "I have no family, I'm an orphan. I finally settled down in this town, and now bandits have come again."
"I'm so pretty, what if some bad guy takes a fancy to me? I'm just a woman, powerless and helpless. It's not good either way, don't you think, sister?"
After speaking, she blinked at Li Xingyi, hoping she would accept her.
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