Chapter 1550 - 793: Father-in-law (2)
Xia Dongling wrapped a red silk belt around Xia Qingyue’s hand. Naturally, the other end of the window sash was tied to Xiao Che’s hand. As they disembarked, Xiao Che smiled and walked over, leading Xia Qingyue across the fire basin. They glided past the Xiao Family’s entrance and directly into the hall.
When they crossed the Xiao Family’s main entrance, the noise didn’t subside. Xiao Che’s expression didn’t change with his stride, but he naturally hoped the wedding would end quickly.
This was the central hall for important small family meetings. The only ones allowed to use this place for a wedding are the small family and its elder leaders. For this wedding, the room had undergone massive renovations. It was indeed a vision to behold. As known, all the columns were embedded with yellow jade, and the walls painted with giant dragons, inlaid with rare precious pearls. A red carpet stretched straight across the center of the hall and stopped at a short golden staircase. A subtle golden aura permeated the entire atmosphere, making the already exquisitely decorated hall even more dazzling. The small clan wasn’t willing to invest so much money for Xiao Che, and most of it came from the Xia Clan.
Xiao Lie and Xia Hongyi sat at the highest seats in the hall, smiling as Xiao Che and Xia Qingyue entered. Three rows of rosewood sandal chairs lined both sides of the red carpet, already filled with people. Xiao Sect’s head, Lord Xiao Yunhai, and the other four elders of Xiao Sect were also present. As Xiao Che walked in with a blissful smile, their expressions remained unchanged on the surface, but deep down, they laughed dismissively.
The Xiao Family was a clan that had practiced in the Profound way for many generations. It was shameful for the Xiao Family to have Xiao Che with his crippled deep vein lineage. If he weren’t the grandson of the fifth elder, Xiao Lie, he would have been expelled, rather than staying inside like now. Moreover, if it weren’t for his marriage to the famous daughter from the Xia Family, they wouldn’t even have shown up in person, let alone on site.
Regarding Xiao Che, if they heard his name, they would only think of "this word" and pay no attention, as they don’t even remember his appearance. On the abyss of the European Continent, if one lacks skills to support it, they shouldn’t enjoy dignity. It’s a cruel reality, a universal truth, and many even feel this way towards members of the same family.
It’s no surprise that the expressions on the faces of the younger Xiao generation were consistent. They all directed their gaze towards Xiao Qingyue, their eyes masking their uncontrollable fascination. When their gaze shifted to Xiao Che, their eyes nearly erupted with jealousy. The outer disciples of the Xiao Family always looked down on this permanently disabled person, never imagining in their wildest dreams that he would marry the unattainable first treasure of Fuyun City. The discomfort caused by those two in the marriage hall was like eating a dead fly alive.
The person in charge of the wedding was the logistics manager, Xiao De. The wedding began with his voice.
The emcee first introduced the bride and groom, then read the names from the list of visiting VIPs. As it went on, Xiao Che maintained a neutral expression, but waves were crashing in his heart. After that, all the emcees spoke, but Xiao Che disdained to listen, as he repeatedly pondered over a question he actually cared about.
When his hand met Xia Qingyue, did he suddenly feel something strange in the Xia Family? Was it some profound force? But he had never heard of such mysterious power from "Fuyun City." For Xia Qingyue, reaching the Level 10 of the basic deep realm at the age of 16 was indeed a remarkable feat. However, she was still at the lowest point of the tenth basic origin domain. How could she silently release such a cold aura and actually completely fix his entire arm? What was the astonishing mysterious power displayed at such a level?
Or was this the hidden power of Xia Qingyue, who had reached the peak of Level 10 of the Initial Stage Kingdom?
The host’s voice stopped. After a brief pause, his voice rose eight octaves:
’’Bow to Heaven and Earth!’’
Xiao Che’s mind twisted and turned as he bowed towards the Heavenly Road at the entrance, glancing at Xia Qingyue through the corner of his eye.
’’Bow to the Elders!’’
The two bent 180 degrees to bow towards the seated Xia Hongyi and Xiao Lie. Xiao Lie nodded firmly at Xiao Che and his new granddaughter-in-law, smiling lovingly. Xia Hongyi also smiled, with contentment shining brightly.
"Couple, bow!"
Xiao Che’s body turned towards Xia Qingyue, meanwhile, Xia Qingyue also turned to face him. This swift action, without hesitation or delay, made the young generation members of the small family grip their teeth tightly. In their minds, they believed Xia Qingyue wasn’t willing to enter this marriage with that crippled bastard but was forced by the Xia Family. To their disappointment, until now, Xia Qingyue had shown no resistance. Not even the failure of the supposed escape rope she imagined occurred.
The two bowed as they bent to each other, Xiao Che noticing cold eyes peering through the gaps in the bead curtain. ’’Cool, icy eyes, without a trace of emotion.
Normally, at such a moment, the crowd would erupt into enthusiastic applause, laughter, and cheers. But only a few people truly applauded the married couple, which was quite awkward.