Chapter 680 - 340: How Could There Be Any Reason for Women to Marry Women?
Chapter 680: Chapter 340: How Could There Be Any Reason for Women to Marry Women?
"Your Highness, you’re too kind. It was merely luck."
Qin Gengyun hadn’t expected the news of him driving away the Red Flame Fox to reach the West Imperial, so he responded humbly.
Wu Tai’s expression softened a bit; after all, He Zhiqiu was a renowned figure, and capturing the hearts of the three fairies was quite an achievement.
However, he had a reputation for being unfaithful, a bit of a scoundrel.
But Wu Tai was only interested in winning over these powerful cultivators, so he continued without concern:
"Ah, so it’s Immortal Master He. Tomorrow, I’ve prepared a family banquet at my residence. Why don’t you bring your family along?"
As he spoke, Wu Tai glanced at Su Hongling, Jiang Yin, and Jian Yue, clearly considering them part of Qin Gengyun’s "family."
Qin Gengyun smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the invitation. However, my wife and I must cultivate tomorrow, and I fear we cannot attend. I ask for your understanding."
"Your wife?"
Wu Tai was taken aback as Qin Gengyun took Qiu Zhihe’s hand and introduced her:
"Your Highness, this is my wife, Ruo Mei."
"?" Wu Tai was dumbfounded, instinctively glancing back at Su Hongling, Jiang Yin, and Jian Yue, who all appeared serene, clearly already aware Qin Gengyun had a wife.
What is going on?
A robust husband, a charming main wife, and three fairy concubines?
The image of the three fairy concubines serving the main wife and the master involuntarily appeared in the Second Prince’s mind.
I only have one main consort and two side consorts, but He Zhiqiu plays an even more extravagant game!
After finishing the toast, Wu Tai returned to his seat, still baffled.
"The Seventh Princess has arrived."
At this moment, following the eunuch’s announcement, a graceful figure entered the grand hall with an air of elegance.
She was adorned with a jade crown and phoenix hairpin, her hair elegantly high, wearing a deep purple ornate dress. The skirt trailed like a phoenix tail, and her beautiful, delicate face radiated the majestic grace of royalty, bearing a striking resemblance to Lin Yuan on the high platform.
"Junior Sister Wu!"
"Junior Sister Wu looks stunning when dressed up!"
"Hush, she’s the Seventh Princess of the West Imperial Dynasty!"
Wu Yiren appeared in her princess attire, immediately drawing countless praises and stares of admiration. Liu Su gasped and quickly nudged Mo Xiaolan beside her:
"Lan Yin, look at how beautiful Yiren looks!"
"..." Mo Xiaolan was speechless and just in time saw Wu Yiren looking at her with grievance, quickly lowering her head.
Wu Yiren bowed before Wu Zheng and Lin Yuan: "Greetings, Father and Mother."
Wu Zheng nodded, and Lin Yuan said, "Yiren, you should also participate in the Immortal Ascension Ceremony and interact with fellow practitioners."
"Yes, Mother."
Wu Yiren nodded obediently and then gracefully toasted each of the Three Great Sects and the sect leaders present.
When she reached the Zhenyang Sect disciples’ table, she stopped before Mo Xiaolan and gazed deeply at her.
"Lan Yin, I’ve finally waited for you."
Her voice held no pretense, echoing clearly throughout the grand hall. Though the Zhenyang Sect disciples remained composed, cultivators from other sects were visibly shocked and turned to look.
"Who is this guy? The princess seems very close to him!"
"More than close, they look like a couple to me!"
"First stepping on three fairies, now quietly securing the princess; Zhenyang Sect is indeed full of talent!"
"What talent? He’s just a pretty boy living off others!"
"Becoming a Prince Consort of the West Imperial Dynasty—I’d take that chance any day!"
On the high platform, Wu Zheng’s face darkened upon seeing his daughter publicly revealing her relationship with Lan Yin, while Lin Yuan remained composed, seemingly unconcerned.
But no one was more bewildered than Mo Xiaolan.
No, Yiren, you know I’m a woman, so why this?
Mo Xiaolan couldn’t comprehend Wu Yiren’s intentions and could only rise, raising her cup: "Junior Sister Wu, long time no see."
Wu Yiren’s enchanting eyes shimmered like spring while her voice was incredibly gentle: "Indeed, Lan Yin, I see you’ve missed me too!"
Surrounded by gazes of envy, jealousy, and disdain, Mo Xiaolan reluctantly clinked glasses with Wu Yiren and sat back down, hearing Wu Yiren’s voice in her mind:
"Lan Yin, come to Huafang Hall after the banquet, or I’ll keep waiting for you."
This was soon followed by a map drawn with spiritual power appearing on the table, marking Huafang Hall’s location before vanishing.
It seemed Wu Yiren had already planned to meet him privately, and Mo Xiaolan felt a headache coming on, watching as Wu Yiren walked away, leaving her to sigh deeply.
Fang Xue, curious, asked, "Xiaolan, is that the princess who likes you? Is she blind?"
Liu Su laughed, "Xiaoxue, are you naïve or just straightforward? Clearly, the princess likes not a man or a woman, but Xiaolan as a person!"
Mo Xiaolan felt a bit frustrated; Wu Yiren knew she was a woman, so why insist?
What sense is there in two women getting married?
Mo Xiaolan decided to meet with Wu Yiren after the banquet to clarify things.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan went around toasting as well, though her status meant she only needed to toast the leaders of the Three Great Sects.
Bai Liu and Su Longxiang toasted her warmly, but when it came to Tantai Mingyue, she paid no heed to Lin Yuan.
The atmosphere in the grand hall became awkward.
Lin Yuan, unfazed, turned to Su Xin beside Tantai Mingyue, smiling with an ambiguous expression:
"This is Sect Leader Tantai’s favorite disciple, indeed resembling Sect Leader Tantai."
Tantai Mingyue’s gaze turned icy, quickly standing up to shield Su Xin and addressing Lin Yuan:
"Empress Lin, if there are matters, direct them at me."
Lin Yuan smiled charmingly: "Sister Tantai is still so stern and serious; no wonder he didn’t like you even at the end..."
"Lin Yuan!"
Tantai Mingyue’s expression was cold, and Bai Liu and Su Longxiang quickly came to toast, easing the tense atmosphere slightly.
Lin Yuan gracefully drank the wine from her cup and elegantly moved to Fang Xue:
"Little Friend Fang, long time no see."
Back when Si Minglan was captured and escorted to Zhenyang Sect for trial by Si Mingcheng, Fang Xue was taken to Zhenyang Mountain by Lin Yuan from Yunling Town as a witness.
Although adversaries, they shared a bond from their days traveling together.
Upon meeting again, Fang Xue bowed respectfully to Lin Yuan:
"Your Majesty the Empress, I’ve finally arrived in West Imperial City."
"Oh?" Lin Yuan smiled, "You’ve been eager to reach West Imperial City?"
Fang Xue replied, "Yes, I have two reasons for coming: to find Yun Xing, Yun Yan, and Yun Yu."
Long ago, the three children went to Feiyun Sect with Si Minglan, only for Si Minglan to be betrayed by Zheng Mulin, leading to their capture.
After the Zhenyang Sect’s Six Peaks Tribunal, the children were taken to West Imperial City by Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan smiled, "Rest assured, I have taken them as disciples. After the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, you will all be reunited. You mentioned two reasons, what’s the other one?"
Fang Xue replied, "I want to find Si Mingcheng."
Lin Yuan was somewhat surprised and asked, "You know Commander Si?"
"No."
Fang Xue shook her head and calmly stated, "Si Mingcheng once tortured Third Senior Sister, and I wish to repay him for the suffering she endured."