White Snake Husband

Chapter 34: Getting Married

Xu Xuancao decided to follow her heart and disregarded everything. She wanted to be with Bai Sijin until old age.

Fortunately, her master was in seclusion these days, at a critical juncture, and had no time to monitor her whereabouts.

The two of them quietly returned to Lin'an to prepare for the wedding.

When Qing learned about the marriage, he almost fell off the tree and tearfully said, looking up, "Brother, it's so miserable. Sacrificing his charm for the great cause of the demon race and marrying that fierce woman. If she gets pregnant, she'll have to give someone else a father."

Wei Yuan, who had turned into a black cat, jumped onto the tree and scratched Qing's hair with his paws. "What would a child born of a human and a snake look like? Human body, snake tail, snake head, human legs?"

The imagined scene frightened Qing, and she slapped him away, trembling. "Get lost!"

"Meow~"

...

Xu Xuancao originally wanted to invite Lin Xuanshu to the wedding. She searched for him at his home and the government office but couldn't find any trace of him.

An informant said that Master Lin had returned to his hometown with his fiancée.

Xu Xuancao furrowed her brows, feeling a hidden worry.

On the day of the wedding, Xu Xuancao sat in front of the dressing table. Her long black hair was elegantly piled up, adorned with a golden phoenix crown. She wore a red veil and a Guangling Xiapei* embroidered with golden threads, resembling a crimson peony wrapped in velvet.

*Xiapei- also known as hapi in Korea, is a type of Chinese clothing accessory in either the form of a long scarf, a neckband, or in the shape of waistcoat depending on the time period.
The maidservant who was dressing her up smiled and said, "Congratulations, Miss. Bai Gongzi is the most handsome groom in Lin'an City. Many girls envy you."

Xu Xuancao lightly applied rouge and looked at herself in the mirror, feeling a bit dazed, as if she were in a dream.

It was hard to imagine that she was about to get married.

Just half a month ago, she had vowed to remain devoted to the Guiyun Sect. Fate had brought unexpected changes.

She had to keep the marriage a secret from her master, and no one in the sect should find out.

Early in the morning, Bai Sijin came to escort her. Xu Xuancao had no relatives, so they kept it simple.

Xu Xuancao covered her face with a veil and was carried by Bai Sijin into the phoenix palanquin.

The streets of Lin'an City were bustling with people. Everyone knew that Bai Dafu was getting married today, but they didn't know which girl he was marrying. They curiously watched from the roadside.

"Which girl is so lucky to have such good fortune?"

The wedding procession traveled two li and arrived at Bai Sijin's residence.

Xu Xuancao was led by the auspicious silk, stepping over the fire basin, and entered the bridal chamber to perform the three bows to the heavens and earth with Bai Sijing.

"After the couple bows to each other, send them into the bridal chamber."

From this moment, Xu Xuancao felt the nervousness of being married for the first time. She was led by the maidservants into the bridal chamber, waiting for Bai Sijin to finish receiving the guests.

Approaching the hour of noon, Bai Sijin returned to the room, gently closed the door, and looked at the bride in red sitting by the bed with her face covered.

Xu Xuancao's heart raced, and she tightly squeezed her fingers, listening to the approaching sound of Bai Sijin's footsteps.

The scene overlapped with a previous dream, as if reality and illusion intertwined, causing a slight dizziness in her thoughts.

A silver scale lever lifted the veil, and the candlelight pierced into her eyes, making her vision blurry.

His handsome face, like jade immersed in water, was enveloped in a faint glow, slowly appearing before her eyes.

White-clad Bai Sijin, different from the flawless white attire, became even more captivating with every frown and smile.

He leaned down, his dry palm gently caressing her cheek, his eyes filled with tenderness. "You look beautiful."

Xu Xuancao caught a faint scent of alcohol from him. "Have you been drinking?"

"Mhmm." Bai Sijin poured two cups of wine. "Let's drink the bridal cup toast."

Xu Xuancao felt embarrassed. "I don't know how..."

"I'll teach you." Bai Sijin gently held her hand, interlocking their wrists, and passed a cup of wine into her palm.

Their lips touched the rim of the cup, resembling a kiss. Her face suddenly flushed with heat.

After finishing the bridal cup toast, the ceremony was complete. What comes next...

She began to breathe heavily, unsure where to direct her gaze.

Bai Sijin sat beside her, close to her, and smiled gently. "You should address me differently now."

She was puzzled. "What?"

He cupped her chin, leaned in, and his moist and soft lips covered her slightly parted mouth.

"Darling, call me husband."