Chapter 12 Reunion
The sedan chair passed by.
They went further and further away.
Just like the sheer cliff she once jumped off.
Xiao Shenjing's eyes were bloodshot as he stumbled and grabbed the bridal sedan chair.
"What are you doing?" The sedan chair carrier was startled.
Both Dao Yi and Dao Er were taken aback, but immediately drew their long swords and blocked the sedan chair's path.
Xiao Shenjing looked horrified, gritted his teeth, and suddenly lifted the curtain.
Then, I saw a familiar face again.
"Yunxi, how dare you lie to me? How dare you? How dare you?" Xiao Shenjing's eyes were burning hot as he grabbed her wrist and dragged her out of the bridal sedan chair.
"What are you doing?" Zi Shu staggered as she was grabbed, and the fan in her hand fell to the ground without her having time to pick it up.
She finally managed to steady herself, staring in astonishment at the man who was holding her, her voice trembling with fear, "Who are you? Let go of me!"
This sudden scene immediately attracted passersby to stop and watch the spectacle.
"Who are you? Let go of Zishu!" Xu Yuansi reacted quickly, dismounted, and rushed over.
Before he could get close, Dao Er stopped him, saying, "Back off if you don't want to die."
"Brother Xu, save me!" Seeing Xiao Shenjing's crazed expression, Zi Shu turned pale with fright. "What are you going to do? Let me go!"
"If you've released Zi Shu, come at me with your own problems!" Xu Yuansi was frantic, but she was no match for Dao Er.
"What am I supposed to do?" Xiao Shenjing stared at her weak and helpless expression, and paused for a moment.
He had never seen Yunxi look like this before.
Never.
With her unyielding nature, she would only grit her teeth and retaliate, arrogantly uttering harsh words; she would never be in this pitiful state now.
Seemingly frightened by his expression, Zi Shu trembled and asked fearfully, "Who are you? What do you want?"
She tried to pull her wrist away, but was too weak and futile. "Men and women shouldn't touch each other! Let me go! Let me go!"
Her eyes were red-rimmed, and she looked so delicate and pitiful.
Like a willow branch swaying in the wind, with no branch to cling to.
This is not the kind of person Yunxi would be.
How could she not recognize him?
She's pretending.
Realizing this, Xiao Shenjing calmed down.
He stared at Yun Xi, the madness in his eyes gradually fading, and he quickly returned to his normal demeanor, asking, "Yun Xi, it's been four years. How have you been?"
They spoke in ordinary greetings.
But he held her hand tightly, never letting go.
Zi Shu shook her head, her eyes blurry with tears. "I really don't know you or who this Yun Xi you're talking about is. Young master, please let me go."
"You think you can fool me by pretending you don't know me?"
Xiao Shenjing's eyes were terrifyingly deep.
It was like an endless abyss that was about to drag her in and devour her.
Zi Shu was genuinely frightened. She looked at Xu Yuansi, who was being held back not far away, and pleaded for help, "Brother Xu, Brother Xu, I really don't know him."
"Zishu, don't be afraid!" Xu Yuansi was heartbroken. The refined scholar's face flushed with anger, and he shouted, "Are you kidnapping a woman in the street? Is there no law? I'm going to the yamen to report you!"
The onlookers on the street also chimed in.
"What's wrong with this guy? How could he brazenly try to steal someone's bride in broad daylight?"
"That's incredibly indecent! They don't even know you, and you're still trying to touch them inappropriately."
"lecher"
The crowd was immediately agitated.
A young man dressed as a page coughed lightly and walked to Xiao Shenjing's side, saying, "Young Master, why don't we find a place to talk privately first?"
Xiao Shenjing narrowed his eyes.
But he eventually released Zi Shu's wrist.
Ignoring the pain in her wrist, Zi Shu immediately ran towards Xu Yuansi, calling out, "Brother Xu!"
"Zi Shu" Xu Yuansi pushed aside Dao Er and ran towards her.
Just then, Zi Shu was about to throw herself into Xu Yuansi's arms.
Suddenly, a large hand gripped her wrist.
She could only watch helplessly as the distance between her and Xu Yuansi grew ever wider. She turned back and struggled, shouting, "What are you trying to do? Are you crazy? Let me go!"
"You lied to me once. Do you think I'll believe you again?"
Xiao Shenjing slowly narrowed his eyes, and a gradually uncontrollable chill emanated from them.
It was all part of her scheme from the moment she jumped off the cliff.
She made everyone believe she was dead, completely manipulating everyone. Not only did she once profess her love for him, but now she wants to marry someone else.
How dare she!
"What are they doing?" Just then, the patrolling constables arrived.
"Officer, these people are trying to kidnap my wife," Xu Yuansi replied immediately.
"Outrageous! Who are you? How dare you be so audacious!" Upon hearing that there was such an arrogant person, the two constables immediately drew their swords and angrily rebuked him.
Dao Yidao Er immediately stood guard in front of Xiao Shenjing.
“Young Master, it’s not advisable to expose your whereabouts on this trip, otherwise all your efforts will be in vain,” the pageboy, who was also the commander of the Surveillance Bureau, Gu Wenqian, immediately advised in a low voice.
Xiao Shenjing silently held his breath, suppressing his overwhelming anger in his phoenix eyes, and then slowly released her slender wrist.
"Thank you, sir." Zi Shu bowed and thanked him with tears in her eyes, then eagerly ran towards Xu Yuansi, calling him "Brother Xu."
Her mind was completely focused on other people, and she didn't even glance at Xiao Shenjing.
It seems like I really don't know them.
"Brother Xu!"
Xiao Shenjing watched as another man embraced her, touching her like a little bird nestled in his arms, and wiped away her tears.
Those phoenix eyes, suppressing their emotions, were exceptionally fierce.
"Don't be afraid, Zishu, I'm here," Xu Yuansi said, gently patting her back to comfort her.
"I'm fine, Brother Xu." Zi Shu shook her head, her red eyes still filled with tears. "Let's go to the wedding ceremony."
"Okay." Xu Yuansi nodded without thinking, as if afraid of any further accidents. He simply bent down, picked her up, and walked towards the gate of the Xu residence.
Such a farce had occurred, and the onlookers were whispering among themselves.
But when the sound of firecrackers rang out and Yunxi stepped over the fire basin, the interrupted wedding became lively again.
The constables reprimanded Dao Yi and Dao Er a few times and then left.
The onlookers gradually dispersed.
Only Xiao Shenjing remained standing on the street, his phoenix eyes fixed on the slender figure in the wedding dress.
His eyes were eerily calm.
Nobody knows what he's thinking.
Inside the courtyard, the officiant chanted, "Incense smoke rises, candles shine brightly, the bride and groom ascend the flower hall together."
Both Xu Yuansi and Zi Shu were orphans.
Once the wedding ceremony is completed, the marriage is officially concluded.
"First bow to Heaven and Earth"
Zi Shu, holding the red ribbon and using a hastily found fan to shield her face, was about to bend over when a gust of wind suddenly swept by.
She only felt a flash of red light before her eyes, and the red silk in her hand suddenly shattered into pieces.
Her expression was terrified, and she instinctively looked back.
With a loud "bang," the courtyard gate was slammed shut.
With a single, double strike, he cleared the way.
Amidst the screams of the crowd, Xiao Shenjing, wearing a bright red carpet, walked step by step toward her.
A strong wind blew through the hall.
The man's deep, unfathomable phoenix eyes were fixed on Yunxi.
Like a wild beast that has spotted its prey that dares to flee.
The next instant, it will pounce and bite off its prey's throat.
"Yunxi, without my permission, who do you dare to marry?" Xiao Shenjing's tone was icy and carried a sense of superiority.
Hearing him say that, Zi Shu was so anxious that tears almost fell. "Young master, I am really not the person you are looking for."
No one would be happy to have such a major life event as a wedding interrupted.
Xu Yuansi immediately shielded Yun Xi behind him, suppressing his anger and speaking kindly, "Gentlemen, you have clearly mistaken me for someone else."
"Whether I admit my mistake or not is up to me," Xiao Shenjing scoffed.
"Do you even respect the law?" Xu Yuansi could no longer contain his anger.
At this moment, Gu Wenqian smiled and said to the guests in the courtyard, "Please come in, everyone, lest you bring trouble upon yourselves."
Soon, everyone in the courtyard had fled.
The door was closed again.
Xu Yuansi firmly shielded Zi Shu behind him, anxiously questioning, "What exactly do you want to do?"
His tall figure stood against the light, blocking out the abundant sunlight.
"Yunxi, should I come over, or will you come over yourself?" Xiao Shenjing asked with a half-smile, staring at Yunxi's hand being held.
Zi Shu was clearly terrified, hiding behind Xu Yuansi, her voice trembling with fear, "I really don't know you, young master. What do you want to do?"
Seeing her frail and trembling appearance, Xiao Shenjing remained silent for a moment.
Yunxi was never afraid of him, and would never look at him with such an expression.
Could it be that he really made a mistake? But how could there be someone in the world who could imagine such a thing?
"Young Master." Dao Yi seemed to sense Xiao Shenjing's suspicion and leaned down to say something.
The moment Xiao Shenjing nodded, Dao Yi thrust his sword fiercely at Xu Yuansi.
Yunxi is skilled in martial arts and will definitely act instinctively.
Xiao Shenjing stared at her intently.
His expression was cold, harsh, and mocking.
If Yunxi saves that man, he will settle all the scores with her, one by one.
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