Chapter 152

“Keep it.” His hoarse voice carried a kind of unutterable fascination.

Staring at the black wooden box in her hand, Duanmu Xi was slightly dazed. She did need this Eternal Ice but she wouldn’t accept the thing that didn’t belong to her.

Xuanyuan Mo seemed to see through her mind and then added, “This is our wedding gift. You are qualified to own it.” He would give her whatever she wanted.

Feeling so touched, Duanmu Xi put her arms around Xuanyuan Mo’s neck and pressed her red lips on his.

The softness on his lips surprised Xuanyuan Mo. He felt an electric sensation on his lips, which extended all over his body.

Looking at Xuanyuan Mo’s embarrassed and red face, Duanmu Xi cracked a smile, “Thank you, Snow.”

Xuanyuan Mo looked away with a red face from her. He was afraid that he couldn’t hold back his urge to kiss her harshly if he cast another glance at her.

The people who were no longer afraid of the herds of spiritual beasts were in the mood to watch their show now.

“Prince Zhan and Princess Consort Zhan are so lovey-dovey.”

“Princess Consort Zhan looks so beautiful when she is smiling!”

“Prince Zhan is so lucky to have such a beautiful wife.”

In a tavern nearby, someone was glaring maliciously at Duanmu Xi’s beaming face. Why did everything go back to square one? Why did she always have to watch them from the sidelines?

No, she couldn’t accept it. This was not what she wanted. She must be his princess consort. She must be his woman. She must be with him forever.

She narrowed her eyes resentfully and thought, “Duanmu Xi, wait and see! Don’t think that you’ve won. This is only a beginning.”

Seeing that Xuanyuan Mo accepted the present from the snow wolf clan, the chiefs of the other beast clans all went forward and offered their presents.

“I wish Lord Beast God and Princess Consort Beast a lifetime of living together happily on behalf of the dragon clan.”

“I wish Lord Beast God and Princess Consort Beast all the love and happiness on behalf of the golden phoenix clan.”

“I wish Lord Beast God and Princess Consort Beast a loving life forever on behalf of the spiritual fox clan.”

“I wish Lord Beast God and Princess Consort Beast eternal harmony in marriage on behalf of the griffin clan.”

…

Xuanyuan Mo accepted all the presents given by the chiefs of the beast clans only for the kiss given by Duanmu Xi just now.

Duanmu Xi looked at the presents in front and blinked her watery eyes. She only wanted Eternal Ice. As to the other things, she was not interested.

However, seeing Xuanyuan Mo’s ardent eyes, she still accepted the presents. Gladly, the presents offered by these chiefs of the beast clans were mostly Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Materials and precious herbs. She could use them for medicine refining. If the presents were jewels, she could only put them aside.

After the chiefs of the beast clans offered the presents, they saluted Xuanyuan Mo and Duanmu Xi before leaving with the spiritual beasts.

When the thrilling scene of the beasts coming to extend their congratulations was over, the Imperial City was returned to peace. Xuanyuan Mo took Duanmu Xi to Prince Zhan’s mansion.

Today, the gate of Prince Zhan’s mansion was crowded with people, who all craned their necks to look at the luxurious carriages.

“Even His Majesty has come out. It must be some big shot who is coming,” a young man looked at Xuanyuan Lie at the gate of Prince Zhan’s mansion and said to a middle-aged man aside with excitement.

The middle-aged man stared at the luxurious carriage coming slowly and said with certainty, “It must be Emperor of the Qinglong Empire who is sitting in the carriage.”

The young man arched his eyebrows and asked in confusion, “How do you know that?”

Seeing the young man’s confused look, the middle-aged man turned his gaze to look at the second carriage, “Did you see the second carriage? Do you know who is sitting in there?”

Hearing that, the young man looked at the second luxurious carriage. A while later, his eyes sparkled. He said with delight, “I know. It’s Empress and Royal Consort of Zhuque.” That carriage was followed by many women wearing black outfits.

The middle-aged man nodded, “Yes, they are Empress and Royal Consort of Zhuque. In this case, it must be Emperor of Qinglong who is sitting in the carriage before them.”

Hearing that, the young man took a tumble and looked at the middle-aged man with admiration.

The two carriages stopped slowly. Three old people got off the first carriage. One of them was in his sixties but he was spirited and majestic. The other two people had white hair and beard, who displayed an immortal air. Apparently, they were no ordinary.

There were also three people getting off the second carriage, including a man and two women. The man was wearing white clothes, extraordinarily handsome. The two women were strikingly beautiful. One of them was dressed in black with a cold face and the other one was luxuriously dressed with a majestic bearing.

Seeing that more than three people got off the two carriages, the young man exclaimed in shock, “Why did so many people get off the carriages? Who are the three other people?”

The middle-aged man was also slightly surprised. After pondering for a while, he said, “Since they can sit in the same carriage as Emperor of Qinglong and Empress of Zhuque, they must be no ordinary. Rumor has it that Princess Consort Zhan is not only backed by Emperor of Qinglong and Empress of Zhuque but also has three very awesome masters. They are all otherworldly people, who can be compared with the monarch of an empire.”

The young man was dumbstruck to hear that. Princess Consort Zhan had so many backings. Ordinary men couldn’t match such an exalted woman. The future life wouldn’t be easy for Prince Zhan then.

Seeing Huangfu Cang and the others, Xuanyuan Lie immediately went forward and received them smilingly with clasped hands. Very quickly, they entered Prince Zhan’s mansion together.

A moment later, Xuanyuan Mo arrived at Prince Zhan’s mansion with Duanmu Xi.

The onlookers were all astonished to see the couple riding the black horse.

“Why isn’t Princess Consort Zhan taking the wedding sedan?”

“Yeah. Why does Princess Consort Zhan come here with Prince Zhan by horse?”

“Anyway, Princess Consort Zhan is so beautiful. She and Prince Zhan make a perfect couple!”

Xuanyuan Mo paid no heed to the people’s cries in astonishment and directly carried Duanmu Xi into Prince Zhan’s mansion.

The doorkeeper finally composed himself and immediately lit up the two strings of firecrackers hanging on the door eave.

The main hall of Prince Zhan’s mansion was filled with guests. Almost all the people had arrived.

The imperial relatives of Qinglong and Zhuque were all here, including Duanmu Fei–Princess Rui of the Zhuque Empire, He Mixiu–Prince Consort Rui, Situ Rui–Marchioness Anping, Duanmu Xian–Eldest Prince, Huangfu Qing–Prince Xuan of the Qinglong Empire, Madam Mu–Princess Consort Xuan, Huangfu Yu–Heir of Prince Xuan, Huangfu Zhao–Prince Ning and Madam Yuan–Princess Consort Ning.

All the elders of the Refining Pharmacists’ Guild were here as well as Xue Luochen, Yue Ruye, Feng Xifan and the others from Shengjin Academy.

Zhuge Weiming, Prince Regent of the Xuanwu Empire, didn’t leave. He stayed and attended the wedding of Duanmu Xi and Xuanyuan Mo. Of course, Lian Zhengyu was here.

Xuanyuan She and Xuanyuan Hao, Xuanyuan Mo’s brothers, were certainly here.

The officials of the Baihu Empire arrived too. After Prince Zhan married Crown Princess of Zhuque, the throne of the Baihu Empire would surely be his. How could the officials not come to extend their congratulations since the future emperor of the Baihu Empire was getting married?

When Xuanyuan Mo carried Duanmu Xi into the hall, all the people were attracted by their incomparable demeanor.

Xue Luochen slightly smiled. He hadn’t seen them for a while. The two people made a perfect couple for real.

Feng Xifan was stunned for a moment. She was really beautiful. Such an amazing woman was out of his league. Luckily, he had seen through this before. When he glimpsed Lian Zhengyu opposite, he was slightly dazed. Lian Zhengyu…

Lian Zhengyu stared at Duanmu Xi passionately. He would keep what she looked like today in mind forever.

Xuanyuan Hao’s black eyes were as dark as the sea. She looked so gorgeous wearing wedding clothes. It was a pity that she didn’t wear the wedding clothes for him.

Zhuge Weiming was also stunned. This woman seemed so beautiful no matter what she wore.

Seeing Xuanyuan Mo come inside with Duanmu Xi carried in his arms, Xuanyuan Lie was a bit surprised and then asked with his eyebrows raised, “Where is the chaperon?”

“I’m here… I’m here…” The chaperon’s voice arrived before her appearance. Everyone only saw the chaperon running here out of breath with a wave of the wedding handkerchief.

“I’m coming…” Prince Zhan’s black horse ran too fast. She just couldn’t catch up regardless.

Xuanyuan Lie glimpsed the chaperon who was still gasping, “It’s almost the auspicious time. Let’s start the ritual of the exchange of bows.”

Hearing that, the chaperon immediately bowed and replied, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

Xuanyuan Mo put Duanmu Xi down gently. They stood neck and neck.

“Kowtow to the heaven and earth.”

Hearing the chanting, the couple turned to face the door.

“The first bow goes to heaven. This match is ordained by fate.

“The second bow goes to earth. Wish the couple love and happiness.

“The third bow goes to heaven and earth. May the couple live together forever.

“Kowtow to the parents.”

The couple turned around to face Xuanyuan Lie, Huangfu Cang, Duanmu Xue and Huangfu Che sitting on the seats of honor again.

“The first bow goes to the parents for the kinship.

“The second bow goes to the parents for extending gratitude for them.

“The third bow goes to the parents for a harmonious future.

“Kowtow to each other.”

The couple turned to face each other. Duanmu Xi looked up at Xuanyuan Mo only to see that he was gazing at her passionately. Instantly, she blushed and lowered her head.

Seeing Duanmu Xi’s bashful look, Xuanyuan Mo slightly curled his lips with his eyes darkening.

“The first bow for an affectionate couple.

“The second bow for never parting and living until old age.

“The third bow for living happily and having babies soon.”

When the chaperon mentioned “having babies soon”, Duanmu Xi blushed even more and a teasing glint flashed across Xuanyuan Mo’s eyes.

“Ritual done. Time to usher the couple into the bridal chamber.”

Before the chaperon went forward, Xuanyuan Mo carried Duanmu Xi in his arms again. Duanmu Xi put her arms around Xuanyuan Mo’s neck with a bashful look.

Xuanyuan Hao aside was going mad with jealousy. He clenched his fists and his nails sank into the flesh, his blood dripping to the ground through his fingers.

He wished to go forward and separate them but he couldn’t.

Xuanyuan Mo directly carried Duanmu Xi into the bridal chamber in Xuelan House and then put her on the bed gently.

Duanmu Xi felt so nervous. Not only did she blush but her heart pounded.

Seeing Duanmu Xi’s nervous and bashful face, Xuanyuan Mo was bewitched and then directly bent down to plant a kiss on her red lips. He prised open her teeth softly and stuck out his tongue to twist with her slippery tongue.

Duanmu Xi widened her eyes. He…

“Close your eyes.” His hoarse voice was infinitely fascinating.

Duanmu Xi slowly closed her eyes and enjoyed the pleasure with him.