in2ebook Chapter 171 Wedding Date
Chapter 171 Wedding Date
At the invitation of Xuanfeng Sect, Cheng Huaixu and his wife, along with Cheng Shuyan and several other members of the Cheng family of the same generation as Cheng Shuyan, went to visit Xuanfeng Sect.
Cheng Lingshu did not come this time. She did not like Xuanfeng Sect, and now that she was no longer engaged, she was unwilling to come.
The one who greeted them was still an old acquaintance, Elder Zhao from Xuanfeng Sect.
As the Cheng family members left the teleportation array, they heard Elder Zhao's hearty laughter:
"Hahaha, Brother Cheng and Sister-in-law, it's been many years since we last met. Your cultivation has improved significantly.
"The two of you, my friends from Ctrip, have come to visit my Xuanfeng Sect. I am so sorry for not welcoming you. I am so sorry."
Jian Qing just smiled and said nothing. Cheng Huaixu said to him politely, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, you are too polite."
He smiled, not caring about their reactions, and pointed to the backyard and said:
"Please come in! A banquet has been set up in the sect. Our sect leader has been waiting for a long time, just waiting for you to take a seat!"
They could only reach the market town under the Xuanfeng Sect by taking the teleportation array, and they had to take another teleportation array to go to the Xuanfeng Sect.
Everyone followed Elder Zhao into the backyard. After he activated the formation and the teleportation array appeared, they were teleported to Xuanfeng Gate together.
The Nascent Soul cultivators naturally would not sit at the same table with these Foundation Establishment cultivators. As soon as they arrived at Xuanfeng Sect, Cheng Huaixu and Jian Qing followed Elder Zhao to the place where the Sect Master of Xuanfeng Sect was hosting a banquet.
Cheng Shuyan and his companions were taken away by Xie Jingxiu and his companions who had been waiting at the teleportation array.
The atmosphere was somewhat silent along the way.
Xie Jingxiu walked ahead in silence. Cen Pianpian seemed absent-minded and no one knew what he was thinking. Zhao Ziyi was even less likely to speak.
As for the others, since the three in front didn't say anything, they naturally followed behind with their heads down.
On the Cheng family's side, because the person Xie Jingxiu was originally engaged to was Cheng Lingshu, but now it was Cheng Shuyan, everyone felt a little awkward and kept silent.
Cheng Shuyan was distracted, wondering why Xuanfeng Sect specifically asked her to come along this time, when she heard Xie Jingxiu's voice.
"It's been many years since we last met. Is Junior Sister Cheng doing well?"
There was a gentle smile in his tone. If ordinary people saw him, who wouldn't praise him as a modest gentleman?
Unfortunately, his trick didn't work on Cheng Shuyan.
He himself knew that it was just superficial work.
"Thanks to you, Daoist friend, everything is fine. Thank you for your concern."
Cheng Shuyan's tone was extremely perfunctory, and he didn't even look up at him.
However, he seemed to be unable to hear the perfunctory tone in Cheng Shu's words, and continued to talk to himself:
"Of course I'm concerned. This time, my master invited Senior Cheng and his wife to discuss our marriage."
He deliberately slowed down his pace and waited for Cheng Shuyan to come to his side before continuing:
"It won't be long before you and I become husband and wife. Ah Yan, are you happy?"
Cheng Shuyan stopped and looked at him expressionlessly: "I'm extremely happy, thank you, fellow Daoist. I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."
Cen Pianpian, who was in front of them, heard their conversation, paused, turned around and said with a fake smile:
"Brother Jingxiu, Sister Mingshu, congratulations."
"Don't!" Cheng Shuyan glanced at her with a half-smile: "I'm not worthy of being called sister by Fellow Daoist Cen."
If the old Cen Pianpian had heard this, he would probably have started performing on the spot.
Today, however, she was exceptionally patient and could even talk to Cheng Shuyan with a smile, which was really abnormal.
Each of them had their own agenda, and they wore countless masks. The atmosphere was strangely harmonious.
The Xuanfeng Sect and the Cheng family, a total of more than ten people, did not want to have this meal.
After pretending to do so, Cheng Shuyan simply found an excuse to return to the guest house.
The sky gradually darkened, and Cheng Huaixu and his wife returned to the courtyard not long after.
Jian Qing looked worried, while Cheng Huaixu had a serious expression, not knowing what he was thinking.
Seeing this, Cheng Shuyan hurriedly asked, "Father, Mother, what happened?"
When Jian Qing saw her, his worry became even more pronounced.
"Mingshu, Xuanfeng Sect wants you and Xie Jingxiu to get married in a month..."
"Why is it so urgent?" Cheng Shuyan asked puzzledly.
Logically speaking, both she and Xie Jingxiu's cultivation had reached the state of great perfection in foundation building, which was the critical moment for breaking through to the Jindan stage.
No matter what, their marriage should wait until after they have achieved Dan formation. Why would Xuanfeng Sect let them get married at this critical juncture?
Could it be that...something went wrong with Xie Jingxiu?
She knew why Xie Jingxiu insisted on marrying her - she had become his inner demon.
Apart from the fact that he was haunted by his inner demons and had to get married as soon as possible to suppress them, Cheng Shuyan couldn't think of any other reason.
"Your father and I also felt that it was too hasty and wanted to decline, but the leader of the Xuanfeng Sect relied on their powerful strength and actually threatened us!"
Jian Qing became more and more angry as he spoke, and he looked like he wanted to tear the sect leader to pieces.
Cheng Huaixu held his wife's hand and snorted coldly, saying in a tough tone:
"Humph! My Cheng family is no pushover! Mingshu, don't worry, your mother and I won't let you suffer such an injustice.
We will return to the Cheng family tomorrow. I want to see what the Xuanfeng Sect dares to do!"
Yes, if the Cheng family disagrees, what can the Xuanfeng Sect do? Do they dare to wipe out the Cheng family with great fanfare?
but……
Since they wanted her to marry Xie Jingxiu, she had no reason to disagree.
After all, she had been looking forward to this day... for a long, long time...
Cheng Shuyan took Cheng Huaixu and Jian Qing by the arm and sat them down at the table. He took out the tea set and slowly made tea for them. Then he smiled and said to them:
"Father and mother don't have to worry, nor do they have to think about how to refuse. If they want to get married, then they can get married.
It's only a matter of time, so there's no need to refuse."
After hearing this, Jian Qing couldn't understand what she was thinking and was stunned for a moment: "Mingshu, you..."
"Mingshu, don't give in just because the Xuanfeng Sect is so powerful. Don't worry, the Cheng family isn't afraid of anyone!"
"Alright." Cheng Shuyan patted their hands and comforted them, "I know my parents are thinking about me and are afraid that I will be wronged.
"Father and mother, rest assured, I am willing to marry Xie Jingxiu, and I don't feel wronged."
Having said this, although Cheng Huaixu and his wife couldn't understand what she was thinking, they didn't insist any longer.
Cheng Huaixu sighed, and said with a somewhat melancholy tone: "Well, just think it over carefully. Since you agree, I will accept the wedding date tomorrow."
No sleep for one night.
Early the next morning, Sect Leader Xiao sent someone to invite Cheng Huaixu and his wife to discuss matters.
It goes without saying that what is being discussed is naturally the marriage between Cheng Shuyan and Xie Jingxiu.
Having received Cheng Shuyan's approval, Cheng Huaixu and his wife did not delay and followed the man out of the guest house.
After the two left, Cheng Shuyan also found an opportunity to leave the yard.
She has a lot to do today and can't waste any time!