Chapter 1549 - 793: Father-in-Law
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He had always held Xia Hongyi in deep respect, because Hongyi was his father’s sworn brother. From a very young age, he had suffered the contempt of many, yet Xia Hongyi had always treated him with gentleness. Although Xia Hongyi had been born with extraordinary meridians, he had never violated the agreement he made with his father—the agreement that Xia Qingyue would marry Xia Che at sixteen years of age.
"Ahaha, good!" Xia Hongyi nodded. He reached out and patted Xiao Che’s shoulder. "Che’er, from this day on, I entrust Xia Qingyue to you. Though you are not a hero, you are Xiao Ying’s son, so when I place my daughter in your hands, I can be at ease. Your father Xiao Ying was an outstanding man. Making him my sworn brother is something I will never regret in this life, for he was a man of passion and righteousness. You are Xiao Ying’s son. Even if your deep vein is damaged, I do not believe you will remain an ordinary person in the future.
My daughter is very good. As for those people who spout nonsense and can only wag their tongues with malice, twist them all off.
Xiao Che held his anger down in silence. He slowly nodded. "Father-in-law, do not worry." Though people may despise me now, once my meridians are firmly established, a sleeping Giant Dragon will awaken from the abyss. I will make those who look down on me, and those who think the Xia Family has wasted a daughter on me, obediently shut their traps.
Xia Hongyi was surprised by his outburst. He had always known Xiao Che to have a weak temperament, mild in nature and deeply inferior. Yet Xiao Che’s fearless words, the sharpness in his eyes, and his steadiness made Xia Hongyi see him in a new light. This was completely different from his former demeanor.
"Good!" Xia Hongyi nodded, once more lightly patting Xiao Che’s shoulder. "I knew that Xiao Ying’s son would not be an ordinary child." I will await the day this dragon surfaces from the waters. All right, Qing Yue is waiting for you. Go on. Xia Qingyue appeared between the arms of two bridesmaids. A red phoenix crown rested upon her head. A curtain of fine beads hung from the phoenix crown, completely veiling her face and hiding her current expression. Her soft, lustrous black hair cascaded lightly over her shoulders. Her straight, scarlet long robe was adorned with cloud patterns symbolizing "our happiness"; the sash perfectly outlined her slender waist. Hanging from her belt were ornaments carved from exquisite jade, tassels strung with pearls that matched her golden shoes. These important details made her splendid attire more dazzling than ever.
Supported by the bridesmaids, Xia Qingyue slowly walked to Xiao Che’s side, each step light and graceful, as though she were treading upon clouds. An ordinary person would merely appear to be walking, but on her body, it was as if a Fairy were riding upon the clouds. Her bearing was already breathtaking on ordinary days, and now Xiao Che beheld such a feast for the eyes.
Xia Qingyue finally reached the front of the carriage, and the two bridesmaids bowed and stepped back. According to the wedding traditions of the Blue Wind Empire, the groom would lead the bride to her bridal seat. Xiao Che straightened his back and extended a helping hand toward Xia Qingyue. Xia Qingyue gracefully lifted her hand. However, the instant Xiao Che’s hand clasped hers, a piercing cold energy burst forth into his hand; his entire right arm stiffened halfway and was locked in place.
By the time Xiao Che silently lowered his arm with a cold expression, the bone-piercing chill had gradually faded. Aside from his brows knitting slightly at the icy cold, he made no other expression and did not utter a single sound.
If someone were to lift Xia Qingyue’s fine bead curtain, they would be astonished to see her beautiful eyes flash, then grow hastily cold again.
Xiao Che mounted the horse, and the wedding procession surged with vitality. Not long after, the Xia wedding entourage proceeded in the direction of the Xiao Family.
Another hour and a half passed before the procession returned to the main gate of the Xiao Clan. The long journey had been smooth and uneventful, disappointing those who had been looking forward to any sort of drama.
Li was already at the gate, standing to welcome the guests. Sadly, the number of people who had come for Xiao Che could be counted on one hand. Most of the guests belonged to Xiao Lie and the Xia Clan. Owing to Xiao Lie’s reputation and the Xia Clan’s connections, many guests had come. Outside the entrance to the Xiao Family estate, the streets were packed to the point that not even water could seep through; onlookers crowded close to witness the event. All these people had come for the marriage of Fuyun City’s number one beauty.
Amid the noisy bustle, Xia Qingyue’s bridal carriage slowly came to a halt. When her maid Xia Dongling spoke softly, the corner of the curtain lifted. "All right, we’ve arrived."
After that, a hand extended out, and Xia Dongling gently supported her arm down. The moment she alighted from the carriage, the deafening clamor abruptly fell silent, replaced by the sound of deep breaths being drawn.
It was nearing noon. The gentle sunlight shone upon the phoenix crown, and her robe shimmered in the breeze; if one stared too long, their eyes would blur. Her hair was coiled high atop her head in a bun, upon which the phoenix crown was set in four tiers. The top tier was adorned with intricate golden hairpins, while the lower tiers were carved with several golden phoenixes. The satin-red and gold phoenix crown extended down to the edge of the swaying pearl tassels. Though her face remained concealed, with only parts of her eyes and lips faintly visible, her beauty was still flawless.
Unrestrainable breaths overlapped one after another as countless people stared blankly ahead, unable to return to their senses. Such was Xia Qingyue’s allure—and this was with her face still veiled! By aura and bearing alone, she seemed like a figure from a fairy tale, stepping straight out of a painting. Her beauty was so overwhelming that no one could shift their gaze away from her.