Chapter 85 The Joys of the Five Emotions (5)
As she stepped across the threshold, the beaded curtain swayed before her, and she saw a hand with distinct knuckles and long, slender fingers reach out. Looking up slightly, Qin Wuyan, dressed in a red wedding robe, came into view. Today, he wore a red brocade robe embroidered with gold, tied with a jade belt edged with gold thread; he stood tall and elegant, exuding natural nobility, which made his face even more handsome and charming.
When Qin Wuyan saw her, his eyes were filled with endless surprise and shock. He smiled slightly, took her hand, and slowly walked forward. A long red carpet had already been laid out in the middle of the hall. Biyao looked into the distance and saw her beloved father, her aunt Youji, her Qinglong brother, and everyone in Fox Ridge Mountain looking at her excitedly, joyfully watching her marry her beloved in her most beautiful form.
At that moment, she desperately wished that everything in this world was real.
No one died, and there was no heart-wrenching grief.
If she hadn't fallen in love with Zhang Xiaofan and hadn't shielded him from the sword, perhaps what's happening now would be the real story...
Mr. Ghost was the officiant at the wedding. By the time Biyao came to her senses, Qin Wuyan was already leading her by the hand to the wedding ceremony.
"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
The Ghost King bent down and pulled the two up, his eyes filled with tears. He said earnestly, "Qin Wuyan, Biyao is my only daughter, the most important person in my life. Today I entrust her to you. From now on, no matter what happens, you must put her first. If you cause my daughter any sadness or even harm, I will not forgive you. Do you understand?"
Qin Wuyan nodded solemnly: "Sect Master, Wuyan is willing to swear here that I will cherish and protect her with my whole life, and will never let anyone harm her in the slightest, including myself!"
The Ghost King was quite satisfied, nodding slightly. He then looked at Biyao, took her hand, and said with emotion, "Yao'er, after your mother passed away, I was heartbroken and even held a grudge against you. I not only owed your mother a debt in my life, but I also mistreated you in many ways! It wasn't until you grew up and reached marriageable age that I suddenly realized how much I couldn't bear to part with you! Perhaps this care and compensation came too late... But can you forgive your father?"
Biyao's tears welled up instantly: "Father! I...I've never blamed you. You're the best father in the world. On the contrary, I've caused you so much trouble..."
Tears streamed down her face, almost uncontrollably. At that moment, Biyao deeply regretted not covering her face with a veil, which had instead allowed her father to see her in such a heartbroken state.
The Ghost King gently wiped away her tears and smiled, "Although it's said that girls cry on their wedding day, it's heartbreaking to see you cry like this. Yao'er, you and Qin Wuyan will still live on Fox Ridge Mountain. I promise you, as long as I'm here, I will stand up for you no matter what happens after your marriage. You must not wrong yourself, understand?"
Biyao nodded with tears in her eyes, her heart filled with sorrow. If only her father were still alive in reality!
On the other side, seeing that the Ghost King had returned to his seat, Mr. Ghost announced the final ceremony that needed to be completed for the wedding:
"Husband and wife bow to each other!"
After the long ceremony, Biyao was led by Youji and several female disciples to Lingyan Pavilion, which the Ghost King had specially arranged for the two to be their bridal chamber and future residence.
Qin Wuyan didn't enter until nightfall, his face beaming with smiles. Biyao's jeweled crown had been replaced with a red bridal veil embroidered with the double happiness characters in gold thread, waiting for him to complete this final wedding ceremony.
You Ji smiled and said, "Qin Wuyan, I didn't expect you to get such a good deal. But as long as Biyao is happy, that's all that matters. You'd better watch out, Biyao has the entire Ghost King Sect behind her! If you treat her badly, not only the Ghost King, but I'll be the first to not forgive you!"
Qin Wuyan had been warned like this by countless people today, and he smiled helplessly, "The sect leader and the two holy envoys have repeatedly reminded me, how could I dare to treat them badly?"
Youji chuckled, handed him the auspicious scales, and then led everyone in the room out.
Qin Wuyan's hands trembled slightly with excitement as he gently lifted the bridal veil. Although he had seen her stunning beauty in her wedding dress in the main hall during the day, he still couldn't help but catch his breath when he saw her radiant face.
Biyao raised her head slightly and smiled at him. The bright candlelight flickered with a warm and sweet light, which made her beautiful face even more stunning.
Qin Wuyan's heart pounded faster and faster. Just a few months ago, he could only stand secretly on the city wall of Yudu, gazing at the bright and beautiful girls with radiant smiles on the stage from afar, feeling that they were out of reach.
And now, she was sitting in front of him, dressed in red, and became his wife in front of everyone.
Overwhelmed by an uncontrollable tension and excitement, he was somewhat at a loss. It took him a while to remember to put the bridal veil and scales aside. Then he held her hand tightly, gazed at her jade-like face, and exclaimed sincerely, "Biyao, you are so beautiful!"
Biyao lowered her head shyly and smiled, pointing to the two wine glasses on the table: "And that one!"
Qin Wuyan suddenly understood, smiled, and quickly got up to pour two glasses of wine. Amidst his wildly pounding heart, he drank the nuptial wine with her. He had already drunk quite a bit while entertaining the guests. He was usually a man who could drink a lot without getting drunk, but now, looking at the girl before him with her flushed cheeks, bright eyes, and white teeth, he felt a kind of intoxicating bliss.
“Biyao…”
Qin Wuyan called out softly and couldn't help but kiss her. The faint aroma of wine lingered between their lips and teeth. The person in front of him was more intoxicating than the wine itself.
He gently kissed her cheeks and forehead while deftly removing the heavy hair ornaments from her head. Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall. He buried his face in the crook of her neck, closed his eyes, and inhaled her fragrance. It felt like a beautiful dream he didn't want to wake up from.
"Biyao..." He opened his eyes, cupped her face in his hands, his gaze unfocused: "Is it really you? Are we really married?"
Biyao smiled gently: "Wuyan, it's me! It really is me!"
She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing his lips. Although it was all just a dream to her, all her feelings were real. Deep down, she wanted to believe that this world was real, that she hadn't lost anyone, and that she would always have that care and happiness.
Qin Wuyan hugged her tighter, cradling the back of her head and kissing her passionately. Their lips and tongues met, their breaths mingled, and they whispered sweet nothings in each other's ears.
Biyao felt as if her body wasn't her own; she had no strength and could only helplessly let him do as he pleased. When it finally ended, he held her even tighter, kissed her forehead, and let out a satisfied sigh.
At this moment, he truly felt that she belonged to him, body and soul.
Biyao was so tired that she was about to fall asleep when a piercing bell suddenly rang on her wrist, startling her awake. Only she could hear the bell, and when she looked closely, she saw that six bells were ringing.
Only one day left...
Fortunately, she also saw that the five petals of the Five-Colored Five-Emotions Flower were in full bloom, and the blue petal representing the joy of the five emotions was particularly eye-catching. The blue had become deeper, like a cluster of burning blue flames, beautiful and mysterious.
So this is the true color of the five emotions' joy!
"What's wrong?" Qin Wuyan asked, puzzled when he saw her staring blankly at something.
Biyao gently shook her head, leaning against him with a silent sigh. Her feelings at this moment were indescribable. She should be happy, for she had finally gathered all five of his emotions. But this also meant that she had to leave.
Knowing that all of this was nothing but a mirage, destined to disappear sooner or later, she simply couldn't bear to let it go.
The process of collecting these items was less about her creating a dream for Qin Wuyan and more about her creating a dream for herself.
Everything in her dream was too beautiful. Her father was still alive, everyone from the Ghost King Sect was still by her side, and she had married the man she loved most as she wished. She would live an even happier life in the future. How could she bear to leave? How could she leave so gracefully?
However, if she doesn't leave, she will be trapped here forever, and Qin Wuyan in reality will never be able to return to normal.
"Wu Yan!" Bi Yao looked up at him, her eyes still misty and watery, filled with deep affection.
"Again!" After spending this wonderful night with him, she had to leave tomorrow.
"What?"
Qin Wuyan was stunned for a moment, and before he could react to the meaning of her words, she had already kissed him. He couldn't resist her initiative, and they became entangled in passion again.
When everything was finally over, Biyao was so exhausted that she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Qin Wuyan held her, kissing her forehead, watching her fall into a deep sleep in his arms, a feeling of indescribable happiness welling up in his heart. The two of them were sticky together, and even the bedding was soaked with sweat. Afraid that she would be uncomfortable, he simply wrapped her in the blanket. The moment he lifted the blanket, he touched a strange dampness on the sheet, and upon closer inspection, he found it was a red patch.
He immediately understood what it was...
His heart, which had already calmed down, raced again. Qin Wuyan paused, then bent down and kissed the girl who was sleeping peacefully in his arms with boundless affection before carrying her out.
There are several hot spring pools on Fox Hill, and one of them is located in the back garden connected to this pavilion, and it's even built indoors. Qinglong had previously told him that the Ghost King specially arranged for him and Biyao to live here so that their married life would not be disturbed.
When Biyao woke up again, the sun was already high in the sky. She had even changed into clean undergarments, looking impeccably neat.
Qin Wuyan wasn't there? She rubbed her temples, wondering if everything that happened last night was just a dream! She hurriedly looked at the Five Emotions Flower in her hand; its five colorful petals were still blooming beautifully.
Thank goodness! She breathed a sigh of relief, then got up and dressed. After seeing her father and Qin Wuyan one last time and saying goodbye, she had to leave.
As soon as she opened the door, Biyao saw Qinglong standing there and was startled: "Brother Qinglong?"
But she quickly noticed something was wrong with the Azure Dragon in front of her. He was enveloped in a faint light, and his expression was serious: "Biyao! Quickly chant the incantation, it's time to come out with me!"
Biyao was shocked. This Azure Dragon wasn't from this world, but... She hurriedly said, "I'll just see my father and then leave!"
Qinglong frowned and said, "There's no time! The seven days are almost over. Manzhu said that no matter whether you've collected all the Five Emotions Flowers or not, she has to take you back!"
Biyao pleaded anxiously, "No, Brother Qinglong, I beg you, I'll just see my father one more time before I leave! I've already collected all five emotions, I just want to see my father one more time!"
"Alas!" Qinglong sighed deeply. "I knew it would turn out this way. Biyao, your father is dead. You can't let him trap you in this illusory world forever. Come with me!"
He closed his eyes and chanted a spell. Biyao tried to escape, but he trapped her with some kind of magic. Then, she felt her whole body being torn apart by a tremendous force, and she became light and airy. When she looked again, she had already leaped into the air with the Azure Dragon, while the body left on the ground crashed down.
"Biyao!" Qin Wuyan rushed into the courtyard and saw her lying on the ground. He hurriedly picked her up and shouted.
"Wu Yan..." Bi Yao heard his urgent call and watched his figure gradually shrink in her eyes. Her eyes welled up with tears. In the end, she couldn't bear to part with him or with everything here.
The Azure Dragon continued chanting incantations, and amidst a flash of seven-colored light, the two of them had already left this world and returned to the cave in reality.
Biyao slowly opened her eyes, tears streaming down her face. In the end... all good things in this world are fragile, like colorful clouds that easily dissipate and glass that is easily broken.
That world was ultimately just a dream destined to vanish.
When Qinglan saw that she started crying as soon as she opened her eyes, she frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Did Qinglong bully you?"
"Shut up!" Azure Dragon roared.
Qinglan retorted, "Ha! Qinglong, you better watch your step! How could you have gotten out without my protection?"
"Alright, everyone, stop arguing for now. Saving Young Master Qin is the priority!" Manzhu stepped forward and took the Five Emotions Flower from Biyao's hand. The flower grew larger and larger in her hand, rising into the air. Its red, green, black, purple, and blue petals were like five different colored lamps, casting down five colors of light, shining brightly.
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