He picked up the tray, which had fish soup and pastries on it. When he pushed the door open, it was a little dark, which made Xie Yi's heart sink, thinking that he had missed the time. Weddings in the South start at noon and end in the evening. Most brides only go through the ceremony and then start a long wait in the room. And those congratulatory speeches, performances and dances have nothing to do with the bride.

"Sorry for the wait."

Xie Yi walked quickly to Xia Wan, put down the tray, and slowly lifted the red veil on her head. The beautiful woman smiled, not angry or annoyed, and looked at him quietly, watching the prince of the Southern Kingdom, who was already her husband, bring her fish soup with great care.

"Are you hungry? Come and have some snacks. Mother said these are your favorites."

Xia Wan took the bowl, picked up the spoon, and drank some soup. Xie Yi lit a few candles and listened to Xia Wan's poetic tone:

"I ate something earlier. I will take good care of myself while you are away. You don't have to worry."

Xie Yi turned around and looked at Xia Wan, who was older than him, but less than two years older, which made her look much more mature and even a little more stable. But when she sat upright, she was slightly shy and endearing. She was a person who had accumulated countless words, and it was not possible to see through her from the surface, so Xie Yi wanted to explore her deeper.

Sitting on the bed, the atmosphere was a bit awkward. Logically, tonight was the wedding night, but this was only their second meeting, so it seemed too hasty. Xie Yi was hesitant to make a move, so Xia Wan raised her jade hand and slowly untied his belt.

Xia Wan was very thoughtful. Since she had married Xie Yi, she had to win his heart. Foolish women like to use their bodies to please men, but Xia Wan was different. She wanted to make Xie Yi fall into her gentle love. Although Xia Wan had never had any experience in love, she knew how to be a wife and what kind of person Xie Yi liked.

It was not difficult to guess what Xie Yi was thinking. He was not only a typical southerner, but also a genuine gentleman. Therefore, he would not pounce on Xia Wan like many men did, but gently grabbed her wrist to signal that she could not continue.

"What's wrong?"

"It's too early."

Xia Wan smiled sweetly, and the lights in the room were all dimmed, but she did not refute. She just sat beside Xie Yi as before and said softly:

"Then wait until later."

Xia Wan didn't like to be too proactive, she couldn't throw herself into someone's arms, but she wasn't completely passive either. She had expressed her own opinion before, and now she listened to Xie Yi's words, which was her style. If he wanted to, they were husband and wife, and it was not excessive to do it, but if Xie Yi didn't want to, he didn't have to do it.

Some women think that men will be satisfied and responsible for them if they get their bodies, but they are totally wrong. On the contrary, those little thoughts make them fall into a deeper state of humiliation and make them feel that they have paid a lot. Xia Wan is not ready to repeat the same mistakes, so she has her own ideas. She wants Xie Yi to rely on her, which is another way to protect herself.

It must be said that if you read a lot, your mind will be meticulous. For example, Xia Wan at this moment knew to take the initiative to break the silence. You can not do that tonight, but you can't say nothing.

Xie Yi's face flushed and his eyes were dull. Xia Wan asked him:

"Would you like some hangover soup?"

Xie Yi nodded, but he was slow to react. After a few seconds, he brought the soup that Xia Wan had prepared. He was about to test the temperature when Xia Wan said:

"It's cold, drink it."

Xie Yi drank it all in one breath, and gradually he felt better. In his mind, he felt guilty about Xia Wan, and also had his own worries. These things piled up together, making him remain silent and stare at the ground in a daze.

"Thinking about going up the mountain?"

Xia Wan's words aroused Xie Yi's strong curiosity.

"How do you know?"

"Xiao'er said that you can stay in Yu Valley for a month at most, and then return to the academy to participate in the ceremony of stepping onto the mountainside. If you can walk up the mountainside, continue to practice. If you can't walk up, come back. I believe you can do it!"

Such words could not move Xie Yi. Everyone would say such words, but it was not that easy to get ahead. It was not something that could be done just by believing it or not.

"The day after tomorrow, you should go back to the academy!"

"ah?"

Xie Yi looked at Xia Wan, who was serious and held his hand as if entrusting her hope to him.

"I know your time is precious and tight. I'll wait for you in Yu Valley. Go do your own thing first. When you reach the mountainside, come back and accompany me. How about that?"

"You're just getting started, are you sure?"

Xia Wan knew that Xie Yi wanted to go back to the academy. If she wanted, he could stay in Yugu for a month. It was too unreasonable to leave right after getting married. But Xia Wan didn't mind him leaving. She wanted to follow Xie Yi and be a considerate wife. Behind every successful man, there is a woman who dares to sacrifice her own interests to fulfill the other person. He wanted Xie Yi to know that she was that kind of person.

Seeing Xia Wan nod, a hint of excitement flashed in Xie Yi's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Forget it, the chances of me going up there are slim."

"Why?"

"I haven't even seen the shadow of the mountainside yet. I have been left behind by many people."

"Then we have to go back! Since there is a road, we have to walk it. Maybe we took the wrong road, but we have to persevere until the last moment. Otherwise, how can we know whether we win or lose?"

Xia Wan's unyielding character is somewhat similar to Xia Xiao's, but Xie Yi shook his head and said it was difficult. If this road was really easy, every person who walked up the mountainside would have already passed a hundred.

"No matter how difficult it is, I will be with you."

Xia Wan grabbed Xie Yi's hand and looked into his eyes, her beautiful eyes flashing with anticipation.

"I am your wife, not your burden. Now you have your own things to do, so you should devote all your energy to them and don't worry about me. I will not go anywhere. I will wait for you in Chunfeng Palace. When you find your own mountain path and walk up the mountainside, come back to find me."

Xie Yi was happy that Xia Wan was so considerate, but after drinking, he was extremely pessimistic about himself. Only Xie Yi knew how far he was behind others. Wang Ling of Nanshang, Si Qingling of Daxia, Yin Zhiping of Shelie, these guys were better than him, and even people like Su Huan of Daxia, who were not very famous, were closer to the mountainside than him.

Others moaned on their wedding night, but Xie Yi and Xia Wan were full of encouragement.

"Do you know why you walk slower than them?"

Xie Yi looked at Xia Wan. What did she know? If it was an ordinary woman, he would not listen to what she said at this time. What qualifications do outsiders have to talk about the academy? But Xia Wan is Xia Xiao's sister, and now his wife, so Xie Yi calmed down and listened.

"Wang Ling is a Nanshang merchant. Nanshang has the ambition to dominate the Great Wilderness. As a prince, if he wants to live up to this ambition, he must have strong enough strength. This is his original intention of cultivation. Si Qingling is the descendant of a loyal minister. She has been discouraged since she was a child. She heard others say that women are inferior to men. Therefore, in addition to her patriotism, she also wants to prove that women are not inferior to men, so she has put in much more effort than others. As for Yin Zhiping, you should know that Shelie's situation is worse than that of the Southern Kingdom."

"What you lack now is not talent, but a goal and a reason to urge yourself to make progress. You are a typical southerner, not very fond of fighting, and not very interested in the throne. Then use me as motivation, and I will wait for you to reach the mountainside."

Xia Wan and Xie Yi looked at each other, and the former blinked, looking a little playful.

"Be my pride, okay?"

"You sound like you're talking to a child."

“We are children.”

Xie Yi couldn't help but laugh, and his heart was moved. What Xia Wan said made sense. He just lacked motivation, but could he really achieve his goal with her as motivation? When he was doubtful, Xia Wan opened her arms and hugged him. His tired body and mind got a rest in an instant. Xia Wan undressed him and wiped his body full of alcohol.

After everything was done, Xia Wan took off her clothes beside the bed and lay down beside Xie Yi. It was her first time to sleep with a strange man, and she felt nervous and excited. In this kind of marriage, struggle is a small part, and letting things take their course is the majority. Xia Wan walked in the gap and chose to modify this marriage in her own way.

"Do you regret marrying to the South? Everything here is different from Daxia, even the air is different."

"If you treat me well, you won't regret it."

Xie Yi and Xia Wan looked at the ceiling, lying straight on the bed. When the former turned around, his hands accidentally touched Xia Wan's slender waist. Xie Yi wanted to withdraw his hands, but put them back. The smooth skin and soft touch brought out the spring light that should have happened today. Under the warm candlelight, the two of them lingered for a long time, and Xie Yi said:

"I might really leave the day after tomorrow."

"It's okay. I'll wait for your good news."

"When I went to the academy, I was not old enough to leave Chunfeng Palace. Now I am old enough and it is time to move out. Tomorrow afternoon, I will go to your house with you. If you are satisfied, you can move in."

"I don't know the title His Majesty has given you yet."

"Become the King."

At the wedding, some ministers had already called Xie Yi the king, but Xia Wan was not there, so she didn't know.

With their heads resting on Xie Yi's shoulders, the two of them felt a little tired and fell asleep quickly. However, Xia Xiao and others in the Golden Pavilion Building were still asleep.

Xia Xiao has gambled many times, and the biggest bet is his own life, but he never asks his family to gamble because he is afraid of losing them. His parents, elder brother and second sister are all very precious. This time, his second sister's marriage made him toss and turn and couldn't sleep. He now only hopes that his second sister can have a good destination.

The next day, Xie Yi woke up to Xia Wan's call.

"Get up, we'll have morning tea later!"

After waking up, they were not as intimate as last night because they were still a little unaccustomed. They were all the same. Xie Yi asked Xia Wan how she slept last night, and she replied:

"That's good. Since you don't snore when you sleep."

"Just use your energy to adjust your breathing a little bit, it's very simple."

The two began to wash up. The feeling of having another person in their lives was very subtle, but they gradually had a spiritual support. This was something that parents and brothers could not replace, and it also made Xia Wan vaguely feel that she would not regret it. But the real test for her was not now, but when Xie Yi left.

Time, distance, and the hardships she had to go through would all become stumbling blocks for them. But for Daxia and Nanguo, from the moment they had sex, this marriage was a success! When Xia Wan got pregnant in the future, this marriage would be guaranteed.