This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 379 Wedding Ceremony and Fox Clan Gifts

July 17th.

On this day, Snake Valley was as usual, with each member performing their duties in an orderly manner.

The serpent army has been dispatched.

To demonstrate their sincerity, the army, led by the Snake Clan's eldest princess, marched north to join forces with the Bear Clan's army, and together they attacked the vassal states of the Fire Wolf Clan.

On this day, a wedding was being held in the palace of Yin Ning, the second princess of the snake clan.

The wedding was simple and rather quiet.

Almost no one, inside or outside the palace, knew about it.

Apart from the Seventh Princess and a few other snake-woman women who came to offer their congratulations, there was no one else.

The two who were married were Luo Zijun and Bai Meixue.

Strictly speaking, these two are both humans, not members of the snake clan, so no snake clan member would care.

Luo Zijun, however, had some doubts.

Why must they get married here? Is it just so that he and Miss Bai can swear allegiance to the snake clan?

But what's the point?

To the snake clan, he and Miss Bai seem to be insignificant, right?

"By holding the wedding ceremony here, and by offering sacrifices to our ancestors, we can have our ancestors witness that you have fulfilled your promise and repaid their kindness with your life. If you then linger in the mortal world and refuse to return, I will have no more concerns."

In the simply decorated new house, Yin Ning, still dressed in a black dress and with a cold expression, said coldly.

Bai Meixue had changed into a wedding robe and was sitting quietly in front of the dressing mirror, looking at herself in the mirror without saying a word.

A maid stood beside her, combing her beautiful hair.

"After you have finished the ancestral worship and oath, you may leave."

After Yin Ning finished speaking, she silently left the room.

Another room.

Luo Zijun, dressed in a wedding robe, also sat in front of the dressing mirror, looking at herself in the mirror.

Shui Wu stood beside him, combing his hair.

"Ah Wu, don't you have anything to say?"

Luo Zijun asked.

Shui Wu asked, "What do you want me to say?"

Luo Zijun said, "I'm getting married to another woman, and I even have you serve me and dress me up. Don't you have any other thoughts?"

Shui Wu smiled and said, "She is your lawfully wedded wife, what thoughts could I possibly have? I only hope she doesn't have any thoughts."

He then laughed and said, "If she tries to kick me out, you'll have to help me."

Looking at his handsome face in the mirror, Luo Zijun thought to himself: "Before, I was marrying Miss Bai; now, I'll just consider it as marrying the Moon Palace Fairy. To be able to marry the fairy I admire is truly a wish fulfilled."

evening.

The main hall was filled with red candles, and the dim yellow light created a warm atmosphere.

However, there seemed to be no festive atmosphere.

There was no gonging or drumming, no firecrackers, not even a big red "double happiness" character.

The entire hall was deserted, with only three or five people present, making it look cold, quiet, and particularly desolate.

As the bride and groom prepared to leave their respective rooms, in the Temple of the Gods, the Serpent Queen was reviewing messages and letters sent from outside.

At that moment, a maid entered and whispered, "Your Majesty, the wedding has begun."

The Serpent Queen, still looking down at the letter in her hand, asked in a calm tone, "How many people are participating?"

The maid said, "There are only five people. Besides the second princess and the seventh princess, there are also the daughters of two princes."

After reading the letter in her hand, the Snake Queen pondered for a moment and said, "This is a bit too cold and austere. Since Ning'er has already decided to let them go to the ancestral worship ceremony, that means she has acknowledged their identity. Isn't this kind of wedding ceremony childish?"

Then he added, "Forget it, let's ignore it. Let her do whatever she wants."

At this moment, a guard rushed in to report: "Your Majesty, there is a group of fox-woman warriors outside the valley who want to enter. They say that the Divine Fox Princess sent them to congratulate... on the Second Princess's marriage."

"what?"

The Serpent Queen suddenly stood up, paused for a moment, her eyes flashing with a sharp light, and then suddenly seemed to have figured something out.

That day, she went to the fox clan to surrender, intending never to return. The fox princess sent someone to convey her greetings to Ning'er. All the snake clan members assumed that the fox princess knew Ning'er. Now it seems that the fox princess might not have known her second princess, Ning'er, but rather...

"Immediately inform the two princes and all ministers to proceed to the Second Princess's palace to attend the wedding!"

"Jade Bone, Jade Scale, you two come with me to greet the Fox Clan's envoy!"

The Queen made a decisive decision. After giving her orders, she immediately led a group of people and hurriedly headed to the entrance of Snake Valley.

at the same time.

Luo Zijun and Bai Meixue have already left their respective homes.

When the two, dressed in wedding robes, arrived at the palace for the wedding ceremony from the left and right corridors, they both stopped at the doorway.

Luo Zijun looked at her.

She also looked at him through the red veil.

Both of them seemed to have something to say, but for a moment, they couldn't say anything.

A thousand words, unspoken, flowed silently in their hearts at that moment.

This was the second time the two had gone through a wedding ceremony.

The first time, neither of them was willing; they each had their own motives.

This time, at least Luo Zijun was sincere.

As for her...

Thinking back to those countless nights when their souls intertwined underground, inseparable and deeply in love, Luo Zijun felt that she must have felt the same way.

"come in."

Inside the main hall, Yin Ning's voice was as cold as ever.

Luo Zijun stepped forward and took her jade-like hand, which was hidden in the wide sleeves of her robe, and stepped into the palace. Her hand was cool to the touch, yet delicate and smooth, as if boneless.

Bai Meixue trembled slightly, her jade hand struggled gently for a moment, then stopped moving and let him lead her into the main hall.

The others in the hall looked at the human boy with curiosity.

They naturally knew who the bride was, but the human boy before them...

Just as Yin Ning was about to urge the two to complete their wedding ceremony, a woman with a blue face suddenly rushed over and said, "Second Princess, please pause the ceremony and wait a moment. His Majesty and the Fox Clan envoy have just entered the valley and are on their way. The two princes and ministers are also on their way."

Upon hearing this, Yin Ning and the other girls were all taken aback.

Yin Ning's usually calm face showed a hint of surprise: "Mother is coming? And the fox clan envoys and ministers as well? Why?"

The blue-faced woman shrugged: "I don't know either."

Yin Ning's eyes flickered, her mind filled with doubts. After thinking carefully for a moment, she suddenly looked at Luo Zijun and the other person, and then fixed her gaze on the bride, asking, "Do you know that fox princess?"

Bai Meixue shook her head slightly.

At this moment, several ministers rushed over and hurriedly presented the hastily prepared congratulatory gifts. They then bowed and apologized, saying, "We were unaware that the Second Princess was getting married today. Please forgive us."

The group looked completely bewildered, glancing furtively at the bride and groom, then at the second princess, their confusion growing.

Then, several more ministers arrived.

A moment later, the two princes arrived together. As soon as they entered, they asked, "Ning'er, what's going on? Why did you get married so suddenly? And without even informing us?"

The two princes also looked completely bewildered.

Yin Ning blushed, a rare occurrence, and her lips twitched a few times before she could only offer a brief explanation.

Just as the explanation was finished, an announcement came from outside: "His Majesty has arrived! General Shenci of the Fox Clan, accompanied by envoys from the Fox Clan, has come to offer his congratulations to the Second Princess!"

Everyone was shocked.

Yin Ning, the person involved, was even more shocked.

Luo Zijun thought to herself: It seems this second princess of the snake clan has quite a bit of influence. Even the royal family of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons has sent a general to offer their congratulations. I've heard that the fox clan has made a powerful comeback, sweeping through the entire kingdom of ten thousand demons with overwhelming force, and is about to reclaim the throne. This is quite a show of respect!

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

When the Serpent Queen and a tall woman dressed in white armor entered from outside, all the Serpent ministers prostrated themselves in worship.

The queen was majestic and beautiful, yet her gaze was not to be looked at directly.

The fox general beside her was tall and curvaceous, with a beautiful and charming appearance. As she walked and looked around, she exuded a natural and alluring charm that attracted a lot of attention.

As Luo Zijun was scrutinizing the fox clan general, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her palm.

Miss Bai's fingernails dug fiercely into his palm.

Luo Zijun felt a little embarrassed, lowered her head, and bowed to the princesses beside her.

"General, please take a seat."

The Queen raised her hand politely.

The fox-woman general cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. We've come only to congratulate the Second Princess and present her with gifts. After we've finished, we'll take our leave."

After saying that, she took a red brocade box about two feet long from the hand of someone behind her, walked straight to Luo Zijun, and smiled slightly, saying, "I wish you and the Second Princess a happy marriage, harmonious marriage, and a long and happy life together."

Luo Zijun was stunned. How could this female general be so ignorant of etiquette, delivering a gift directly to a groom like him?
However, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he had no choice but to raise his hand and catch it.

Even the snake queen treats this fox-woman general with utmost care, so he dares not offend her.

The brocade box was heavy and so long; I wonder what gift was inside.

Could it be a thousand-year-old ginseng, something to help him recover?

When the fox-woman general saw him accept the gift box, she smiled slightly, her charming and innocent demeanor captivating. She gave him a deep look with her watery eyes, then exchanged a few more polite words with the queen before quickly leaving with her entourage.

Inside the main hall, everyone was momentarily stunned.

"Alright, let's proceed with the wedding ceremony."

The queen's eyes flickered, and she also gave the human boy in front of her a deep look, a thoughtful expression appearing between her brows.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

"Bowing to the Queen twice!"

"Couple greetings!"

"Send to the bridal chamber!"

The ceremony was quickly completed, and Luo Zijun, holding the bride's hand, led by the Seventh Princess, left the main hall and headed to the bridal chamber.

Shuiwu silently followed behind, holding the brocade box given to her by the fox clan female general.

The main hall fell silent.

After a moment of silence, the Queen suddenly looked at the Second Princess and said, "Ning'er, tell me everything you know about them, including the people they know in Daliang."

Yin Ning seemed to have thought of something as well. She lowered her head and pondered for a moment before telling him everything she knew without missing a single word.

Outside the window, a bright moon climbs up the treetops.

After Luo Zijun led his bride into the bridal chamber, just as he was about to close the door, Shui Wu called out from outside, "Young Master, this wedding gift..."

Luo Zijun was eager to be honest with the fairy and pour out their hearts to each other. Upon hearing this, she waved her hand and said, "You can take it and keep it for now, or help me open it and take a look."

After saying that, he impatiently closed the door.

"What are you doing?"

Seeing his anxiety, Bai Meixue's heart suddenly pounded faster, and she unconsciously took a few steps back, biting her lip.

Shui Wu took the brocade box and left, returning to her room and closing the door.

"Strange, why was the wedding gift given directly to Brother Ziju, and it was even from the fox clan? What could be inside?"

Shui Wu was very curious. After hesitating for a moment, she placed the brocade box on the table in front of the window and carefully opened it.

"This...this is..."

Looking at the contents of the brocade box, Shui Wu's face was filled with astonishment.

Moonlight streamed in through the window.

Inside the brocade box, a thick rolling pin lay quietly.

(End of this chapter)