Chapter 416: The Grand Wedding!
Chapter 416: The Grand Wedding!
Chapter 416: The Grand Wedding!
Behind the bride, Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yixian, dressed as attendants, handed over a red ribbon while teasing Gu He.
“We’ll settle scores with you later!”
Gu He feigned anger and grabbed the ribbon from their hands with a smile.
“Yun’er, shall we go?” Gu He said gently to Yun Yun.
“Yes, husband.”
Yun Yun, her face hidden beneath a red veil, nodded lightly.
The newlyweds then walked hand in hand, slowly making their way to the wedding stage under the gaze of countless onlookers.
“Haha, today marks the marriage of my beloved apprentice. I deeply thank all of you for traveling from afar to attend. On behalf of Yunlan Sect, I express my gratitude!”
On the wedding stage, Yun Shan beamed as he looked at the couple below and then raised his voice to address the guests in the square.
Hearing Yun Shan’s words, waves of congratulatory cheers echoed across the crowd.
“Yun’er is the current Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, a position of considerable status. However, with Gu He’s standing and accomplishments, he is a perfect match. Truly, a union between equals,” Yun Shan remarked with a satisfied smile.
Below the stage, Gu He busied himself responding to the congratulations pouring in, unable to conceal the joy on his face.
“Today, I officially announce before all of you that my cherished apprentice Yun Yun is now married to Gu He!”
Yun Shan glanced down at the couple, who were surrounded by well-wishers, and declared with a smile.
The square erupted once again with waves of cheers and congratulations aimed at the couple on the wedding stage.
Glancing at the sky, Yun Shan waved his hand and laughed heartily.
“The auspicious hour has arrived. Let the wedding begin!”
At that moment, the celebratory atmosphere across Yunlan Sect reached its absolute peak.
Amid the deafening cheers, Gu He held Yun Yun’s delicate hand and guided her to the wedding stage.
Beneath the red veil, Yun Yun’s beautiful face radiated pure happiness.
The rest of the wedding ceremony proceeded smoothly in an atmosphere of joy and festivity.
Toward the end, Yunlan Sect distributed thank-you gifts to the guests, creating a wave of excitement. Every guest, regardless of status—down to children brought by attendees—received a fourth-tier medicinal pill.
The distribution of thousands of fourth-tier pills was an unprecedented gesture in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
“No wonder they call him Gu He the Alchemy Master. This wedding surpasses even the grandeur of royal ceremonies.”
“Of course. Do you think the current royal family can compare to Yunlan Sect? With their power—three Dou Ancestor-level entities—there are few forces in the Northwest Continent that can rival them.”
Interestingly, after the wedding, nearly a hundred prominent figures in the Jia Ma Empire approached to propose marriages for Gu He’s three disciples.
For Liu Ling, countless noble families sought to marry off their unmarried daughters to him. Even Jia Xing Tian, the imperial elder, shamelessly suggested making Liu Ling the royal son-in-law and bringing him into the palace.
For Nalan Yanran, following the resolution of her three-year agreement with Xiao Yan, many families turned to Nalan Jie, Nalan Su, and Gu He to propose marriages for her.
Even Qing Lin, typically reserved, drew offers from various families hoping to arrange an early engagement with her.
The only exception was Xiao Yixian. No family dared to propose such a matter to a Dou Ancestor-level powerhouse. Furthermore, in recent days, Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bodong, and Fa Ma received shocking news from spies they had sent to the Chu Yun Empire.
The spies reported that the entire Chu Yun Empire had been unified under a new sect called the Poison Sect. Its leader was a woman, and based on Xiao Yixian’s remarks and her strength, they deduced that the female ruler of the Poison Sect was none other than Gu He’s second disciple, Xiao Yixian.
This realization brought a newfound sense of reverence in their interactions with Xiao Yixian.
Gu He maintained a consistent attitude toward the families proposing marriages for his disciples. He firmly believed that the lifelong matters of his disciples should not be decided solely by him. After Liu Ling, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin expressed their preferences, Gu He politely declined all the suitors. The only exception was Jia Xing Tian, to whom he offered a bit of face, suggesting that if Liu Ling could become a royal son-in-law instead of bringing the princess to Yunlan Sect, there might still be a chance.
However, Jia Xing Tian had his own considerations. His intention in making Liu Ling a royal son-in-law was to bind him to the royal family. If the princess were married into Yunlan Sect instead, the intended effect would be significantly diminished.
“Mr. Gu He, Yao Ye is being groomed as the royal heir. Having her marry into Yunlan Sect would indeed be inappropriate…”
Jia Xing Tian explained his reasoning, and the matter was left unresolved.
As the wedding neared its conclusion, some guests began to take their leave. After the banquet ended, Gu He and Yun Yun returned to their bridal chamber.
“Yun’er, today we are married!”
Inside the bridal chamber, Gu He gently lifted the red veil covering Yun Yun’s face and leaned in to kiss her beautiful visage.
“Husband, Yanran and the others are still outside!”
As Gu He moved closer, Yun Yun raised her palm to block his lips, playfully scolding him.
Gu He was truly joyous today, and the wine he had consumed was still affecting him slightly, leaving him in a mild state of intoxication. Only now, after Yun Yun’s reminder, did he notice the commotion outside the window.
“Did they kiss yet, Senior Sister? Let me have a look.”
Outside the window, Qing Lin curiously urged Nalan Yanran.
“Fine, fine, just one look.”
With that, Nalan Yanran moved aside, revealing a small hole in the wooden wall—a little peephole they had deliberately created some time ago.
Qing Lin stood on her tiptoes, excitedly peering through the tiny opening.
“Ah!”
The moment Qing Lin peeked, she let out a startled cry and quickly backed away.
“What happened, Junior Sister? Don’t tell me you saw something exciting!”
“I want to see too!”
Hearing Qing Lin’s reaction, Nalan Yanran, Liu Ling, and Xiao Yixian all expressed their curiosity.
However, just as they spoke, another shadow appeared among those cast by the lantern light near them.
“Run! We’ve been discovered!”
Noticing the shadow, Liu Ling shouted and bolted without looking back.
“Senior Brother, wait for us!”
Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yixian, and Qing Lin quickly realized what had happened and, amid laughter and teasing, dashed off as well.
“These little troublemakers…”
Watching Liu Ling and the others scamper away, Gu He shook his head with a smile. After a brief chuckle, he calmly re-entered the bridal chamber.
This time, he set up a sealing formation inside the room to ensure they wouldn’t be disturbed again.
“Yun’er, shall we… begin our wedding night?”
Removing his red ceremonial robe, Gu He slowly approached Yun Yun, who was sitting at the bedside…
(End of Chapter)
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