The starting point is auspicious; the fiancée will not call off the engagement.

The next morning, before dawn, the entire city of Tianyang was already bustling with activity.

Shops opened early, and residents of the city went out to celebrate.

Whether adults or children, everyone wore a touch of festive red, making the entire Tianyang City look like a blooming red flower.

Fang Zhou didn't sleep all night; he hadn't felt this nervous in a long time.

At this moment, he was wearing a bright red wedding robe and standing in front of the mirror, carefully checking his attire.

The wedding robe was made by Fang's mother herself. She started sewing it as soon as the engagement was made, and made dozens of them before finally choosing the one she was most satisfied with.

After a while, Xiao Cui knocked on the door and came in.

"Young Master, it's almost time."

"I see."

Fang Zhou checked his clothes one last time before walking out of the room.

The newly risen sun seemed to be blessing Fang Zhou, draping him in a golden robe, and the golden threads and auspicious clouds on the robe emitted a faint golden light.

Fang Chongshan and his mother stood at the gate, their smiles never fading.

Seeing Fang Zhou approaching in his wedding robes, Fang Chongshan carefully examined him.

"Not bad, very energetic, you've lived up to your mother's cooking skills."

Fang's mother immediately slapped Fang Chongshan.

"Don't you even know what day it is when you're joking?"

Fang's mother turned to look at Fang Zhou, her tone gentle.

"Never mind your father, your mother made these clothes for you to wear. Hurry up and go, don't keep Ninghan waiting."

Fang Zhou smiled and nodded, then stepped out of the Fang family's gate.

Outside the gate, the streets were lined with residents of Tianyang City. Children held up red flowers, looking forward to the candies that would soon be scattered on them, while the adults stood aside with smiles, preventing the children from rushing onto the street.

"The groom is out."

Someone shouted, and the crowd immediately erupted in cheers.

Blessings and cheers mingled together, surging towards Fang Zhou like a tide.

Fang Zhou smiled and returned the greeting by bowing to both sides. He then mounted his horse and took the storage ring filled with wedding candy from Xiao Cui.

Behind them followed the wedding procession, with gongs and drums resounding and suonas playing loudly, the festive tunes echoing all the way from Fangjiapu to Yejiapu.

The wedding procession moved slowly, with Fang Zhou sitting on horseback, scattering handfuls of wedding candy to both sides of the street.

Before long, the wedding procession arrived at the Ye family's door.

Ye Cang and his mother were already waiting at the door. Liu Hanyi had arrived at some point and stood to the side, smiling as she looked at Fang Zhou.

Fang Zhou dismounted and handed the reins to a servant from the Ye family who came to greet him.

He straightened his robes, looked up into the gate, and met Ye Cang's smiling gaze.

"Uncle, Aunt."

Fang Zhou stepped forward and bowed.

Ye Cang reached out to help him up, glanced at him, and his eyes were full of satisfaction:

"Okay, okay, Ninghan is waiting for you inside, go in quickly."

Fang Zhou nodded and entered the Ye family's gate, surrounded by the wedding procession.

Fang Zhou walked to the main hall of the inner courtyard, where the hall was already filled with disciples of Saint Cold Peak.

Fang Zhou spotted Ye Ninghan immediately. She was sitting in the hall, wearing a bright red wedding dress embroidered with gold.

She looked up, her cheeks flushed, but she stared straight at Fang Zhou, her eyes fixed on no one else.

Fang Zhou walked over and stood in front of her.

"I've come to pick you up."

Ye Ninghan gave a soft "hmm," stood up, and placed her hand on his palm.

The two walked out of the main hall side by side, amidst the blessings of the crowd, step by step.

Fang Zhou helped Ye Ninghan into the sedan chair, then mounted his horse himself.

The Ye family members followed the wedding procession back to the Fang family home.

Fang Chongshan and his mother stood in front of the door, with Fang family relatives, Su Yan, Cheng Wenyuan, Jing Chen and others standing behind them. They stood on both sides inside the door, all looking at the returning group.

Fang Zhou dismounted, turned around and walked to the sedan chair, reaching out to lift the curtain.

Ye Ninghan sat upright in the sedan chair, her clear and cold eyes now filled with a hint of shyness and anticipation. When she saw Fang Zhou extend his hand, she gently placed her hand on his.

The two walked side by side across the threshold and entered the main hall of the Fang family amidst the deafening sounds of gongs, drums, and cheers.

The hall was brightly lit with candles, and an incense table was set up high.

Fang Chongshan and his mother sat at the head of the table, while Ye Cang and his mother sat to the side.

Fang Zhou and Ye Ninghan stood side by side, facing their parents.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

The emcee's loud voice echoed throughout the hall.

The two turned around and bowed deeply to the heavens and earth outside the hall.

"Bowing to the parents twice."

Then he turned around and bowed deeply to his four parents.

Fang's mother's lips trembled uncontrollably, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Although Fang Chongshan tried his best to maintain a composed demeanor, his tense shoulders clearly showed that he was only putting on a brave face.

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

Fang Zhou and Ye Ninghan stood facing each other.

Their eyes met, and both Ye Ninghan and Fang Zhou smiled. No words were needed; their understanding was clear.

The two bent down at the same time, their foreheads almost touching.

"The ceremony is complete; they are escorted to the bridal chamber."

Cheers erupted instantly, engulfing the entire main hall.

Fang Zhou held Ye Ninghan's hand and led her through the bustling crowd, through the corridor, through the garden, and to the newly furnished house.

He pushed open the door and led Ye Ninghan inside, asking her to sit down on the edge of the bed.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and Fang Zhou smiled and reached out to tuck the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ear.

"You take a rest first, I'll go outside and keep the guests company."

Ye Ninghan nodded gently and watched Fang Zhou leave.

Xiaoyue, who had somehow gotten up to wear a big red flower, sat in the new house with Ye Ninghan.

When Fang Zhou returned to the front hall, the banquet had already been set out.

Ling Chihua arrived with Chen Qingya at some point. Upon seeing Fang Zhou come out, he immediately stepped forward to offer his congratulations.

"Congratulations! I've been preparing this wedding gift for a long time, so I'm a little late. I hope you don't mind."

"Peak Master Ling, you're too kind."

Fang Zhou smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "You've come all this way, there's no need for any gifts."

You'll like it.

Ling Chihua simply smiled mysteriously, handed a box to Fang Zhou, and said no more.

Liu Hanyi also walked over and smiled at Fang Zhou:

"I had him prepare this specifically, but we can only open it after today."

Fang Zhou was stunned for a moment, then reached out and took it.

"Then thank you very much, Peak Master Ling and Peak Master Liu."

Ling Chihua waved his hand and led Chen Qingya to the banquet.

After watching Ling Chihua tactfully walk away, Liu Hanyi spoke earnestly to Fang Zhou:

"Now that you're married to Ninghan, I'll tell you something, otherwise Ninghan probably won't tell you."

Fang Zhou looked at Liu Hanyi with a puzzled expression, waiting for her to continue.

"Do you remember when I brought Ninghan here, I said I was acting on the sect leader's orders?"

Fang Zhou nodded.

"Actually, it wasn't the sect leader who gave the order; it was Ninghan who specifically asked the sect leader for it, because I disagreed at the time."

Liu Hanyi looked at Fang Zhou intently, her tone heavy.

"I am Ninghan's master, and I have to take responsibility for her. At that time, I did not want to completely break off the engagement, but rather to let Ninghan spend a few years with you before making a decision."

After all, you two had been separated for quite some time, and it would take time to get back to know each other. We also needed to decide whether the engagement should continue.

Liu Hanyi gave a bitter smile.

"Then Ninghan used the prize money she had accumulated from the first place in the competition to exchange for this order from the sect leader."

Liu Hanyi looked at Fang Zhou,

"I'm telling you this not because I'm afraid you'll hate me, but because I hope you can understand Ninghan's feelings for you."

Fang Zhou remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded slightly.

"I understand, Peak Master Liu, but please rest assured, I understand your care for Ning Han, so I will not hate you. I will also treat Ning Han well and not let you down."

"As long as you treat Ninghan well, that's fine."

After Liu Hanyi finished speaking, she went to the banquet. Fang Zhou remained silent for a while before continuing to toast each table.