Chapter 74 I want to marry you in a grand ceremony
Yan Xu's words also played some role. Shen Wenji took a deep breath and tried to calm down.
She pulled out a small white jade bottle from her storage bag and tossed it to Yan Xu: "Here, the antidote you requested is here. If you use Hehuan Sect's medicine recklessly next time, you will bear the consequences at your own risk."
Yan Xu took it with a smile and put it in his arms like a treasure: "Thank you for your generosity, Master. I will be leaving now."
Xie Yunqing stood up and said to Yan Xu seriously, "That's great. I'll go with you to see Wu Feng."
Shen Wenji narrowed his eyes and asked, "Don't you want to explain yourself and just get away with it?"
"I...I didn't." Xie Yunqing couldn't help feeling guilty and responded dryly.
Sensing the atmosphere was off, Yan Xu quickly waved his hands, his face radiating a look of despair. "No, no, no, don't go. Don't worry, it's really nothing serious. Even if you did go, he might not appreciate it. He might even think you've embarrassed yourself."
He patted Xie Yunqing's arm, winked, and said, "As for you, you should stay and comfort your wife."
Xie Yunqing nodded in agreement, took the opportunity to put his arm around Shen Wenji's waist, and said in a natural and flattering tone: "That's right, Wu Feng is my good brother, he will definitely understand that I can't get away at the moment, I need to comfort my wife."
Shen Wenji's ears heated up, and he nudged him lightly with his elbow in annoyance: "Hey, don't put the blame on me, it's not like I don't let you go."
Xie Yunqing looked down at her, a gentle smile spreading in his eyes, and he readily changed his words: "Yes, yes, madam, you are right. It is I who cannot bear to leave you for even a minute."
"Ugh." Yan Xu made an exaggerated vomiting expression and rubbed the goose bumps on his arms. "Alright, alright, I know you're in love, but don't show off in front of a lonely person like me. It's so corny."
He turned to leave, but Xie Yunqing stopped him and warned him, "By the way, when you see Wu Feng, tell him that after he recovers, he should go to Zuihualou and help run the place for a while. I won't be going back there for the time being."
"Zuihualou?" Yan Xu paused, turned around in surprise, and then thought of something and said, "Wait... are you the owner of Zuihualou?"
Xie Yunqing admitted it generously without saying much.
Yan Xu shrugged to show his understanding.
Although he was a little surprised, he felt more sympathy for Wu Feng. He shook his head and sighed, "Tsk tsk, the boss is having a love affair while the subordinates work themselves to death. How pitiful."
Before leaving, Yan Xu glanced at the wooden box in Xie Yunqing's hand, and that teasing smile that deserved a beating appeared on his face again.
He deliberately said loudly: "You two, the night is short, don't forget the gift I gave you. It can be put to good use. Let's strive to add a young leader to the Hehuan Sect as soon as possible."
After he finished speaking, without waiting for Shen Wenji to react, he flashed and slipped away.
Shen Wenji's face flushed red with embarrassment at his words, and he muttered softly, "What nonsense are you talking about? Is he sick again?"
A gift? Could it be...
Her eyes fell on the culprit's wooden box, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong.
The next second, she was quick to snatch the box from Xie Yunqing's hands and suddenly opened the lid.
The light and transparent gauze clothes, the ingeniously shaped warm jade, and the familiar "Eighteen Years Old in Spring Mountain"...all of the things in the box came into her sight without any cover.
In an instant, Shen Wenji remembered everything.
Isn't this what Elder Zhang asked her to distribute as the reward for the top-ranked furnace selection?
This guy Yan Xu actually passed the thing on to Xie Yunqing intactly.
"Yan, Xu." Shen Wenji gritted his teeth, his cheeks burning hot enough to fry an egg, and he was so angry that he jumped up and down, wishing he could chase after that guy immediately and bring him back to teach him a lesson.
Xie Yunqing thought to himself that although Yan Xu was not a very reasonable person, his gifts and blessings were well-intentioned, and he was even somewhat satisfied.
However, seeing that Shen Wenji was really ashamed and angry, he immediately suppressed the secret joy in his heart and his expression became gloomy.
Facing the already empty doorway, he coldly scolded, "He's so outspoken and has no sense of propriety. Next time we see each other, I'll definitely teach him a lesson."
As he spoke, his arm naturally wrapped around Shen Wenji's shoulders, gently bringing her into his arms, patting her back soothingly with his palm, and speaking in a gentle tone: "Don't be angry, Susu, I'll help you remember this account."
Shen Wenji fell into a warm embrace, and the anger in his heart inexplicably dissipated, leaving only a little bit of embarrassment.
She buried her burning cheek in his clothes and said in a muffled voice, "That gift was not prepared by me. It is the unified standard of the Hehuan Sect over the years. Don't misunderstand me."
"Of course I know." Xie Yunqing smiled, "After all, my Susu is a little girl who blushes when kissed."
“…” Shen Wenji was silent for a while, then asked, “Are you making fun of me?”
"Heaven and earth can testify, absolutely not." Xie Yunqing lowered his head and kissed her cheek, "I especially like the way you blush, it's so cute."
Shen Wenji didn't say anything, but his neck turned slightly red.
Xie Yunqing chuckled and changed the subject: "But since Susu is the leader of the Hehuan Sect, it's not okay for her to be so shy."
"But Madam, don't worry." He casually took out a light green jade dildo from the box and handed it to Shen Wenji, saying slowly, "I have plenty of time and energy. I can help Madam familiarize herself with all the affairs of the Hehuan Sect, from small things like magic weapons and clothing to big things like the sect's secret manuals."
"I'm happy to be there anytime you ask. But Madam, don't be shy and be diligent every day."
Shen Wenji snatched the jade dildo from his hand, and didn't know what he was thinking. He lowered his head in shame, and then covered his mouth: "Don't say it."
"Okay, okay, I won't tell you." Xie Yunqing lowered his head and rubbed her palm with his chin, his eyes full of doting.
The chamber was quiet for a while.
Shen Wenji moved his fingers away, raised his eyebrows and looked at Xie Yunqing, teasing: "Master Xie, are you really not going back to Zuihualou in the near future?"
Xie Yunqing nodded: "Of course, I'm not joking with Yan Xu."
"What? Master Xie is going to leave even a property as large as Zuihualou idle? Are you really planning to stay in Hehuan Sect forever?"
Xie Yunqing leaned over and leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, his voice ambiguous: "Of course, I will never go back unless I have a legitimate status."
He paused, and gently entangled a strand of her hair with his fingertips: "Susu, do you want to deny it after you finish eating it?"
"Don't frame me." Shen Wenji was puzzled. "Aren't we already together? Between Taoist couples, we have given everything we should give... haven't we given everything? Why do we still need a name?"
Xie Yunqing wanted to hear "I love you"? No, she couldn't even remember how many times she had said "I love you".
Since they had already expressed their feelings to each other and had spent day and night in bed together, what else did he want?
Xie Yunqing sighed softly, revealing an aggrieved expression, like an abandoned big dog, and began to list his grievances.
"My sweetheart, you don't know. Now when I walk around the Hehuan Sect, I always hear rumors. Those disciples say that I'm just a male favorite you kept in your bedroom on a whim, relying on my good looks to gain favor. Once the novelty wears off, who knows when I'll be abandoned."
He continued to complain, "Of course I don't care about these empty names, nor do I dislike being your male concubine. If I could be by your side, even if I really was your male concubine, I would be happy with it."
"But Susu." He took her hand and looked into her eyes with burning eyes, "I would rather stand by your side with dignity."
"I want everyone to know that I, Xie Yunqing, am your legitimate Taoist partner, Shen Wenji. I am someone who can share the ups and downs with you, the leader of the Hehuan Sect, and not just a lover with an ambiguous identity that invites speculation."
Shen Wenji was left in a state of confusion by his coquettish and flattering remarks. He felt that he was a little childish in being so serious, but his heart softened.
She reached out and pinched his cheek, then smiled and said, "Okay, I got it. I'll issue an order later to warn those disciples who gossip about you, and to tell everyone in the sect to be more careful about their words and actions and not to criticize you again."
Shen Wenji thought for a moment and hesitated, "But how do you want me to give you this legitimate identity?"
"I can't possibly summon all the disciples of the sect and hold a sect meeting to announce that you are mine just for this matter, right?"
She imagined the scene and found it ridiculous.
Xie Yunqing's eyes lit up, and he took her rebellious hand, put it on his cheek, and said with a smile: "If Madam is willing, it is not a bad idea."
Shen Wenji laughed angrily and pretended to hit him: "You wish, mobilizing so many troops, what kind of talk is that?"
Xie Yunqing dodged with a smile, then said seriously: "Susu, I have a better idea."
"Oh? Tell me about it." Shen Wenji was curious.
Xie Yunqing stared into her eyes, every word clearly distinguishable, and said solemnly: "Chen Wenji, why don't we get married."
"It's not a simple Taoist couple's covenant, but a wedding ceremony that involves three letters and six ceremonies, announced to the world."
He licked his lips nervously: "I will marry you in a grand ceremony and make you my legitimate wife."
Shen Wenji stood there in a daze, his heart skipping a beat.
She blinked, a little bit unable to believe her ears, and asked back: "Xie Yunqing, you are...are you proposing to me now?"
Xie Yunqing looked at her anxiously: "You don't want to?"
"It's not that I don't want to." Shen Wenji's cheeks flushed, and he muttered softly, "It's just that this occasion, this atmosphere, is too informal, right? How can we do this in the meeting hall right after a quarrel... and I'm not prepared at all."
Xie Yunqing was delighted to see that she did not refuse directly.
He smiled and took her hand: "I'll take you somewhere."
Shen Wenji was pulled out by him, curious and amused: "Where are you taking me? Is it the place where you proposed long ago? How can you be so surprising if you told me everything in advance?"
Xie Yunqing turned around, the sunlight shone on his handsome profile, and he looked so gentle.
He turned around to look at her and smiled meaningfully, "Of course the location must be kept secret. Otherwise, some picky little one might complain that my preparations aren't surprising or romantic enough."
Shen Wenji was choked by his words and glared at him angrily: "You are making up stories."
Xie Yunqing said lovingly, "Madam is right."
Shen Wenji lowered her head and smiled. Although she said some words of disdain, her hand remained obediently in his palm, allowing him to hold it.
The two held hands and did not use any magic to teleport. Instead, they walked slowly along the stone path like an ordinary couple.
Under the sunlight, the shadows of the two people were stretched out very long, intertwined and lingering.
"Where are we going?" Shen Wenji couldn't help but ask again.
"Susu, close your eyes." He turned around, facing her, and soothed her slowly, "Trust me, I'm holding your hand."
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The author has something to say: I'll be proposing in the next chapter, so the wedding won't be far away~
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