Chapter 222: The Day of the Grand Wedding
“This seems rather inconvenient.”
Zi Yi said softly, and as she refused, she seemed to have the intention of agreeing, causing Lin Haojie’s eyes to freeze. Looking at Zi Yi’s shy appearance, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
“If Miss Zi Yi is dissatisfied or suspicious of me, Lin, I can give up all the living quarters and spend the night outside myself.” Lin Haojie said with a righteous air.
“How can that be? I naturally trust Young Master Lin.”
Zi Yi quickly said, causing both Zi Ling and Lin Feng’s gazes to freeze. Lin Haojie, however, smiled and said, “Then this means Miss Zi Yi has agreed.”
“If Zi Yi is disturbing you, I hope Young Master Lin won’t mind.” Zi Yi lowered her head, with a hint of shyness.
“How could it be disturbing? This is Lin’s honor.” Lin Haojie smiled.
“Sister Zi Yi, how can you agree to stay in someone else’s place?” Zi Ling tugged at Zi Yi’s arm and said softly.
“Zi Ling, Young Master Lin is a rare outstanding young talent. Can’t we trust him? You can come with me.” Zi Yi urged.
“Foolish.”
A cold voice sounded, causing the few people’s gazes to freeze. Then their eyes fell on Lin Feng.
At this moment, Lin Feng looked at Lin Haojie and said indifferently, “At the foot of the mountain, you said that if I stayed in the thatched cottage with them for many rainy days, it would ruin their reputation. But now, you are inviting them to stay at your place. Won’t that also affect their reputation? Is this what a so-called outstanding young talent does?”
Lin Haojie’s gaze froze as he looked coldly at Lin Feng, then sneered, “Do you think you can compare yourself to me?”
“Ridiculous.” Lin Feng said coldly. “Does affecting one’s reputation have anything to do with status?”
“Hmph!” Lin Haojie snorted coldly, then looked at Zi Yi and said, “If Miss Zi Yi thinks the same way he does, then consider what I just said unsaid. I’ll take my leave now.”
With that, Lin Haojie turned and prepared to leave.
“Young Master Lin, wait.” Zi Yi called out, stepping forward and actually following Lin Haojie, saying, “I naturally won’t think the same way he does.”
Zi Yi turned back and swept a cold glance at Lin Feng, then said to Zi Ling, “Zi Ling, are you coming with me?”
“No.” Zi Ling shook her head.
“Fine then. Be careful of certain people.” Zi Yi said again, and actually left with Lin Haojie.
Lin Feng watched Zi Yi’s back and shook his head inwardly. He had already advised her. Since Zi Yi insisted on going her own way, he could do nothing about it. At least he had fulfilled his promise to Zi Nan by safely escorting the two of them to the Zi Mansion.
“Why didn’t you go with them?”
After the three had left, Lin Feng looked at Zi Ling and asked.
“Maybe what you said is right. What we see with our eyes might not be the truth. Lin Haojie, although handsome and extraordinary with great strength, I feel he is somewhat hypocritical.”
Zi Ling pouted her little mouth, looking into the distance, and said softly.
“Then you don’t listen to your sister and be careful of certain people.” Lin Feng chuckled softly. Lin Haojie was indeed very hypocritical.
Zi Ling turned back to look at Lin Feng and giggled, “If someone really weren’t a good person, they would have had the chance in the thatched cottage at the foot of the mountain. Why wait until arriving at the Zi Mansion?”
Lin Feng was slightly surprised by her innocent smile, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. What the eyes see is not necessarily the truth, especially when it comes to people. Zi Ling seemed a bit scatterbrained, but beneath her lively exterior, she had a delicate heart. She actually saw things more clearly than the composed Zi Yi.
Although it was a very simple principle, Zi Yi couldn’t see through it and was trapped by it.
“But don’t get too cocky. Although your strength is decent, I, Zi Ling, am going to marry a powerful sword cultivator. I won’t take a liking to you.”
Zi Ling smiled, then stepped away, preparing to find a place to rest.
“Sword cultivator?” Lin Feng murmured, shook his head with a smile, and followed after her.
…
In a garden manor of the Zi Mansion, outside a room, a knocking sound was heard.
“Come in.”
Zi Yi’s voice came from inside the room, and then the door was pushed open. Lin Haojie’s figure appeared outside the door.
“Miss Zi Yi, may I come in?” Lin Haojie asked from outside.
“Of course. Come in, Young Master Lin.” Zi Yi responded.
In the dim light, Lin Haojie looked at Zi Yi. Her clothes were still not completely dry, outlining her graceful figure, stirring a flame of desire within him.
“Zi Yi, you are truly beautiful.”
Lin Haojie said softly, his voice gentle.
Zi Yi lowered her head slightly, shy and silent, a faint voice coming from her lips, “Where?”
“Everywhere is beautiful.” Lin Haojie deliberately misunderstood the word “where” and said tenderly, “Zi Yi, from the first moment I saw you in the thatched cottage, I was captivated by your beauty. I felt a connection. I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon.”
Zi Yi lowered her head in silence, her face slightly flushed.
“Zi Yi, if you don’t speak, does that mean you think I, Lin Haojie, am a frivolous person? If so, I’ll leave now?”
Lin Haojie spoke again. Zi Yi quickly raised her head and shook it repeatedly. At this moment, Lin Haojie had unknowingly moved in front of her, the distance between them very close.
“Zi Yi!”
Lin Haojie’s eyes were full of tenderness, his voice soft as water.
“Mm!”
Zi Yi’s face grew redder and redder. She looked at Lin Haojie with a hint of affection.
She hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly. But Lin Haojie was so outstanding—whether in appearance, family background, or talent, he was top-notch. For him to take a liking to her, an adopted daughter of the Ziwei Mountain Villa, was undoubtedly very tempting for Zi Yi. Moreover, she already had a deep fondness for Lin Haojie. So when he confessed, she couldn’t resist, even though they had only known each other for a short time.
“Are you willing to be the woman destined for me in my life?”
Lin Haojie took another step forward, his body almost touching Zi Yi’s, and said tenderly.
Zi Yi’s heart pounded, her face flushed red. Happiness had come so suddenly.
“Mm!”
She nodded slightly, and then she felt a pair of strong hands embrace her. Then, Lin Haojie passionately kissed her lips.
Zi Yi felt her body stiffen, as if struck by lightning. Feeling Lin Haojie’s passion, after a moment, her hands also wrapped around Lin Haojie, responding to him.
Lin Haojie’s hands roamed over her body, climbing higher. Before long, they rested on her plumpness, gently kneading, causing Zi Yi’s body to heat up, unable to control herself, panting softly.
Their bodies fell onto the bed, and pieces of clothing began to fly through the air. Before long, a moan filled with a hint of pain, a hint of release, and a hint of indulgence rang out. Their bodies were completely fused together, and the room was filled with passion.
…
At dawn, as the first ray of light appeared, the Zi Mansion began to bustle with activity. Today was the day of the grand wedding of the Zi Mansion’s young master, Zi Qiong.
On a cliff, two figures sat there, their feet dangling over the edge, gazing into the distance at the slowly rising red sun. They appeared exceptionally relaxed and carefree.
“So beautiful!”
Watching the red sun slowly rise through the rolling sea of clouds, spreading its radiance, Zi Ling couldn’t help but exclaim.
“It is very beautiful.”
Lin Feng also spoke. In his previous life, he had longed to watch the sunrise from a mountaintop but had never found the right time or opportunity. In this life, he could finally experience this feeling firsthand.
Moreover, with his realm of Unity of Heaven and Man, he felt it even more deeply than Zi Ling, as if that warmth, that vitality, was so close to him.
“I never thought that the first time I watched the sunrise, it would be with you by my side. Too bad you’re not the one I’m looking for.”
Zi Ling smiled playfully, then jumped up and said, “Let’s go back. Father said Zi Qiong’s wife is stunningly beautiful. Today I can finally see if she’s as beautiful as the rumors say.”
Lin Feng also stood up, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He also wanted to see the bride, but not to see how beautiful she was. Rather, he wanted to see if she was indeed the Snow Moon Princess, Duan Xinye!
If it really was Duan Xinye, how could she be marrying Zi Qiong? Was it true, as the rumors said, that she was being coerced? And if so, what should he, Lin Feng, do…