Chapter 134: The Grand Finale

Jiang Miao watched as Li Zhi'an was still surrounded by people urging him to drink, so she simply grabbed Cheng Xi and ran off. The two went all the way outside the mountain gate, sat on a large green rock at the mountain pass, and looked up at the starry sky.

"I wonder how Yan Shengyu and the others are doing," Jiang Miao said softly. "If they knew today was the auspicious day you and Li Zhi'an announced your good news, they would surely be blessing you."

"Everyone has their own karmic fate; they must be doing very well over there."

The path of cultivation has no end. On this Great Dao, no one knows how many people will ascend, and no one knows how many will fall.

But such gloomy words shouldn't be spoken on such a wonderful day.

"Cheng Xi, it is said that the next time the Star Gate opens will be in three years."

"It seems so. The array to open the Star Gate now is very complex and requires a lot of Spirit Essence. The Deans are currently trying to find ways to modify the array; if they succeed, it probably won't take as long as three years," Cheng Xi said.

"Then will you leave next time?"

"I don't know, we'll see when the time comes."

"I saw Madam Yan today; she looked much older. Since Yan Shengyu left, there has been no turning back, and Madam Yan must miss her daughter," Jiang Miao said.

"The seven emotions and six desires are human nature. Are you reluctant to leave the Jiang Family?" Cheng Xi asked.

"I am," Jiang Miao lowered her voice and murmured. "Seeing Madam Yan's appearance, I think that if my mother missed me and became like that, I wouldn't be able to bear it in my heart."

"Then leave a few years later. A mortal's life is only a few decades, but you have embarked on the path of cultivation, so you will live at least a few hundred years."

Jiang Miao:...

No matter how heavy the topic, Cheng Xi always had the ability to keep people from feeling sad.

However, hearing this made her very happy, and she said softly: "Then I want to stay a few more years. If you don't leave, that would be even better."

So that was where she was waiting for her.

Cheng Xi smiled, "Not necessarily, it depends on where my husband goes."

Jiang Miao:...

She was so annoyed!

Suddenly, a soft laugh came from behind. Jiang Miao turned her head and met Li Zhi'an's eyes, which were filled with deep affection for Cheng Xi. She stomped her feet and turned to leave.

Once Jiang Miao left, Cheng Xi tilted her head to look at Li Zhi'an, "They let you out?"

Li Zhi'an laughed, "Yes. Although we didn't hold a wedding ceremony, tonight is still our bridal night, so they naturally couldn't keep blocking me."

It was rare for Cheng Xi's face to heat up. She glanced at Li Zhi'an's shameless expression and suddenly smiled too.

"You heard what Jiang Miao said just now, right? Will you leave in three years?" Cheng Xi asked.

Li Zhi'an shook his head, "We'll see when the time comes. Today, the Deans asked me about the Array Diagram again and told me to ask you how your progress is."

Cheng Xi:...

Li Zhi'an laughed heartily, took Cheng Xi's hand, and threw out a Flying Magic Treasure. He took her and flew up, heading straight into the depths of Wanxing Mountain.

From afar, Cheng Xi saw brilliant lights in the distance. When she got closer, she discovered a house built in the mountains. It wasn't large, with two courtyards, and it was protected by an Array.

This Array looked familiar; it was one Li Zhi'an had asked her to refine half a month ago. At the time, he said it was for defending against Demons and told her to make it sturdy.

She was both angry and amused as she tilted her head to look at Li Zhi'an. Li Zhi'an took her and flew down.

When she walked inside, she was stunned. Every blade of grass and every tree here had actually restored the house from Jindu. She reached out to push open the door to her boudoir, and the furnishings inside were surprisingly almost identical.

It was just that the bed curtains and bedding had been changed to bright red, the dragon and phoenix candles were burning brightly, and large 'double happiness' characters were pasted on the doors and windows.

Just then, her vision suddenly went black as a bright red bridal veil was draped over her, and everything in front of her turned dark.

Immediately after, she heard countless footsteps coming from all directions. Someone shouted, "The groom should lift the veil!"

This voice was so familiar—it was Madam Jiang!

It had been quiet just a moment ago, but in this instant, it became lively.

Cheng Xi didn't know what expression to make for a moment, then she heard someone say, "You must bow to heaven and earth first, you can't lift the veil yet. Lift the veil after the bowing."

"Right, bow to heaven and earth!"

Cheng Xi was helped as she walked outside, and a red silk ribbon was placed in her hand; the other end was held in Li Zhi'an's hand.

"First bow to heaven and earth!"

"Second bow to the high hall!"

"Bow to each other as husband and wife!"

They had actually prepared the wedding hall as well. No wonder Li Zhi'an took her straight to the boudoir; he was afraid she would find out.

Gongs and drums sounded, the crowd celebrated, and Cheng Xi was surrounded by a group of people and sent into the bridal chamber.

"The groom is lifting the veil!"

The bright red veil was lifted. Cheng Xi looked up at the familiar faces before her and couldn't help but smile.

Everyone laughed along with them. The crowd teased them as they drank the nuptial wine and wanted to continue the wedding pranks, but Madam Jiang chased everyone out.

"What are you all making a fuss about? Is it easy for a Prince to take a wife? Everyone go out and have fun."

The group laughed and dispersed. Cheng Xi even saw Jiang Miao standing in the crowd making a face at her.

No wonder she ran off earlier; she was waiting here for her.

"Why are you crying on such a happy day?"

Li Zhi'an wiped away Cheng Xi's tears with his fingertips and said gently.

"Who knows, my eyes just wanted to cry, what can I do?" Cheng Xi said righteously.

"You are right," Li Zhi'an said with a straight face.

Cheng Xi:...

Li Zhi'an wants to be an Emperor; he's definitely a foolish ruler!

"You said not to hold a wedding, but I thought there should at least be some closure, so I prepared this simple ceremony. Xixi, I hope that when you think of today in the future, you won't have any regrets, and I don't want to have any either."

"Li Zhi'an, I am very happy," Cheng Xi said earnestly. "That someone could think so thoughtfully for me, sparing no effort, and cherishing me so much—this sentiment alone is enough."

Li Zhi'an stepped forward and pulled Cheng Xi into his arms.

If he hadn't met Cheng Xi, he probably would never have thought about getting married in this lifetime.

It is hard to think about when he became moved, and it is also hard to think that a person like him could actually one day hold a woman in his heart.

It was just like his father's love for his mother, which he once did not understand.

But now he understands; to like someone is to worry about what she worries about, and to be happy for what she is happy for.

Cheng Xi only felt the world spinning, and in an instant, she was swept up into a horizontal embrace by Li Zhi'an, the two of them falling into the bed curtains.

She reached out and took the initiative to wrap her arms around Li Zhi'an's neck, saying with a smile, "Li Zhi'an, the rest of our lives is long, and I have you to accompany me."

"To hold your hand, and grow old with you." Li Zhi'an lowered his head and steadied his lips against Cheng Xi's.

The bright red bed curtains fell, enclosing a room full of spring radiance.

The bright red wedding candles burned out, and the sky had already turned slightly cool.

Cheng Xi had already fallen into a deep sleep; Li Zhi'an leaned against the soft pillow, half-embracing her, and reached out to gently brush away the stray hair at her temples.

Cheng Xi only felt a bit itchy, brushed Li Zhi'an's hand away, and hugged his waist as she went back to sleep.

Li Zhi'an let out a soft laugh and lowered his head to give Cheng Xi's lips a light kiss.

In this life, being able to meet her, to know, keep, and love each other, is his good fortune.

Cheng Xi, it is a pleasure to meet you.