Henri's face turned ashen: "Who can explain matters of the heart? The Holy Maiden is indeed indifferent to me on a daily basis, but that's a sign that she cares about me. The more she cares, the less she will show it on the surface to avoid suspicion."
"Tch~" A chorus of boos immediately erupted in the arena, clearly indicating that no one approved of his answer.
Henrik's eyelids twitched, and he secretly glanced towards the seat of honor. He saw Lu Sanyuan and the others drinking tea with indifferent expressions, clearly testing his ability to handle a crisis.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Li, I know you've always liked the Holy Maiden and can't accept the fact that she married me, so I can forgive your impulsiveness today. But you still need to face the facts and not be troubled by love."
Those who were on good terms with him also chimed in, criticizing Li Feiqing for deliberately causing trouble because he was blinded by jealousy and only liked the Holy Maiden.
Hearing these words, some of the people who had previously spoken up for Li Feiqing hesitated. Everyone knew that Li Feiqing was a fanatical pursuer of the Holy Maiden, and it was possible that he was just deliberately causing trouble.
Seeing that the people around him were gradually quieting down, Li Feiqing became anxious: "The Holy Maiden is the beloved disciple of Sect Leader Yun. Why didn't she come on such an important day? Holy Maiden, have you been deceived by someone?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Sanyuan, seated at the head of the table, narrowed his eyes slightly, and the people around him immediately felt a chill.
At this moment, Venerable Xiaoyao Hua Feihua hurriedly reprimanded, "You unfilial disciple, what are you saying? Sect Leader Yun is currently in a critical period of seclusion and cannot appear for the time being. He has already sent someone to deliver his blessings."
“That’s right,” Elder Xi of the Heavenly Demon Sect stood up at this moment. “I was entrusted by Sect Leader Yun to attend my niece Qiu’s wedding and offer my blessings to her.”
Many people in the room nodded secretly. Elder Xi had a very high seniority in the Heavenly Demon Sect, and was practically the number two figure in the sect. Since he had said so, it must have been the intention of Sect Leader Yun.
Seeing this, Li Feiqing couldn't help but feel desperate. Of course, he didn't know what changes had occurred at the higher-ups, and he only assumed that the leader of the Yun Cult had really agreed to the marriage.
At this moment, Venerable Yin Yang stood up with a smile and said, "I know you may have doubts, but this matter is indeed the result of discussions between Sect Leader Yun and us, and Sect Leader Lu is also a witness. If you still don't believe it, you can ask the Holy Maiden and let her tell you herself whether she is willing?"
He knew the situation was settled, but after such a farce, some people would inevitably gossip. It was best to dispel everyone's doubts to prevent anyone from making wild guesses.
Lu Sanyuan nodded secretly. Fang Zhonghe was indeed mature and prudent, and they really couldn't let these people harbor any doubts.
As for Qiu Honglei, he wasn't worried that she would say anything inappropriate, since she still cared about her master's safety.
Hearing Fang Zhonghe's words, Li Feiqing looked at the bride in the center in despair: "Holy Maiden, are you really willing to marry Fang Long?"
The others in the room were also staring at her, but everyone knew in their hearts that since the Holy Maiden had come here in her wedding dress, how could she possibly disagree?
A cold smile crept across Hendrik Willem Van Loon's lips. Watching his rivals' impotent rage was a truly exquisite pleasure.
That's why conquering a stunningly beautiful woman, especially one of high status, is so fulfilling.
Just then, Qiu Honglei ripped off the red turban from her head and threw it aside, declaring firmly, "No, I refuse!"
The smiles of Fang Long and his son froze on their faces, and even Lu Sanyuan, who was drinking tea, paused.
The Venerable Xiaoyao and the Venerable Tiandi exchanged a glance, both seeing the schadenfreude in each other's eyes.
The Venerable of the Hidden Spirits looked puzzled and couldn't help but glance at Lu Sanyuan beside him.
There was a moment of silence in the room, followed by an uproar. This news was too explosive!
If the Holy Maiden was unwilling, then why did she come here?
Was he forced into it?
It was said before that Leader Yun had approved the marriage, but Leader Yun hasn't shown up for a long time...
In an instant, various speculations arose in everyone's minds, and many people's expressions immediately became serious.
Li Feiqing was so excited that he was trembling all over; he never expected to get this answer.
That's right, how could the woman I like be so blind as to fall for that bastard Hendrik Willem Van Loon?
At this moment, Elder Xi stood up and said with a forced smile, "Hong Lei, don't be childish. Do you intend to disobey your master's orders?"
He deliberately mentioned Yun Jianyue to remind her not to talk nonsense.
At the same time, he moved closer to her, ready to subdue her at any moment.
"My master never gave such an order; it was just you who falsely conveyed her decree," Qiu Honglei said coldly, while glancing at Lu Sanyuan on the stage, making a mental note of each and every one of them.
"Nonsense! When your master spread the word, there were still some elders in the sect. You can ask them if you don't believe me." Elder Xi finished speaking and laughed. "What, do you think I, with my reputation, would lie to everyone?"
At this moment, many people nodded secretly. Elder Xi was highly respected in the Heavenly Demon Sect, so there was no reason for him to tell such a lie.
Just then, a cold voice rang out: "You are indeed lying to everyone. When did I ever agree to this marriage?"
Immediately, a figure flew in from outside the courtyard. Upon seeing the person, Lu Sanyuan stood up instantly. How could it be her!
Many people in the audience were utterly shocked and excitedly shouted, "Master Yun! Master Yun!"
The woman had a cold expression and exuded a murderous aura; who else could she be but Yun Jianyue?
Only Qiu Honglei had the strangest expression, because she knew that this was not her master.
When Ah Zu first told her about this plan, she thought it was a bit far-fetched.
But to everyone's surprise, Ah Zu's disguise skills were so outrageous!
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