FID – Chapter 763

Chapter 763: His other Promise

When Liu Yusheng spoke, the three women seemed to be granted amnesty.

The door to the room quickly opened.

On the day before the wedding, they had been strictly instructed to guard the guest room and ensure that the groom was properly challenged before letting him in.

The more they made things difficult, the more it would show the bride’s value and the groom’s sincerity.

But they really couldn’t bear it!

Feng Qingbai used both soft and hard tactics, wielding both kindness and authority, employing both schemes and open methods to win Nannan’s heart!

How could they compete with him?

Moreover, after hearing his words, they truly couldn’t bear to continue making things hard for him.

Among the three, Fu Yuzheng was the most aware of the relationship between Feng Qingbai and Liu Yusheng.

She knew almost all of their struggles and had witnessed the King’s many sacrifices for Nannan, many of which Nannan herself was unaware of.

He loved her silently, protecting her.

In this world, there would never be another person who cared for Nannan as deeply as the King did.

At the door, the man wore a bright red robe, the celebratory color reflecting in his deep, dark eyes. It was as though the fire in his eyes had ignited his coolness, revealing the passion he had long hidden.

The newlywed couple, one was standing outside the door and the other sitting inside.

There was still a big red veil between them, but their gazes seemed to be completely entwined, locked in place.

The air between them gradually became filled with a sweet tension that made hearts race.

Feng Qingbai stepped over the threshold, his gaze firmly fixed on the person quietly sitting by the bed.

The bright red flowing fabric of her wedding dress shimmered, so vivid and dazzling that everything else in the room seemed to fade into the background.

It was her wedding dress, the one she wore for him.

Today, she was his bride.

And she would be the only one for him, for his entire life.

With every step he took toward her, his heart pounded harder in his chest.

In his life, he had never been this nervous, this eager, or this content.

His footsteps were light, slowly closing the distance.

Beneath the red sleeves, her white hands twisted and clenched, the bones pressing painfully, but she could not suppress the fierce pounding of her heart.

He came to pick her up.

Even though she couldn’t see his expression at this moment, she could feel it—he was looking at her, only at her.

The intensity in his eyes wouldn’t fade even a little bit.

When the footsteps stopped, and the red robe was right before her, Liu Yusheng felt as though her heart stopped beating at that very moment.

His long hand reached forward gently, holding her, and then the pressure gradually increased as he instinctively tightened his grip.

“Shengsheng, we’re getting married,” he said, his voice trembling.

He sounded so silly saying it.

It wasn’t that they were getting married—why else would they be wearing the red robes?

She turned her hand, intertwining her fingers with his, their hands clasped tightly, as her answer to him.

“Are you two done yet? The auspicious time is approaching. Hurry up and stop dawdling,” Liu Zhiqiu finally escaped from the hands of the shadow guards and rushed to the door, shouting loudly, “Grandpa and grandma are waiting in the main hall, come on out.”

Oh my, just standing at the door felt suffocating.

He and Little White Lotus would be like this in the future too.

He couldn’t match the aura of Feng Qingbai, but there were other things he could catch up on.

At least when it came to cherishing his wife, he wouldn’t fall behind anyone.

Who is he? He is Liu Zhiqiu.

The atmosphere in the room was completely disrupted by the man’s shout.

Feng Qingbai took the woman’s hand and led her slowly toward the door.

The usual aloofness in his eyes and brows was replaced with a layer of warmth and gentleness today.

In the inner courtyard, with no outsiders present, the members of the Shadow Guard Battalion were all visible, standing in two rows on the bluestone path, congratulating their master on his great happiness and welcoming their mistress.

The sounds of celebration in the outer courtyard grew louder, reaching a peak when the newlyweds appeared.

“Hurry, set off the firecrackers! The firecracker sounds are the most festive!” Dahua and Dafu, carrying long firecrackers, pushed through the crowd and set them off near the gate, adding to the joyful atmosphere.

The village children cheered and ran to surround the newlyweds, guiding them toward the main hall.

The guests at the wedding feast didn’t dare push forward, but they all loudly shouted congratulations.

In this moment, saying congratulations as many times as possible would not offend the King of Nanling.

In the main hall, Grandpa and Grandma Liu, Liu Dalin and Chen Xiulan, and Liu Erlin and Du Juan were already seated in the high positions, waiting for the newlyweds to come before them, perform their rites, and bid farewell.

When the newlyweds entered the hall, the sounds of celebration stopped.

They both bowed to the elders in front of the hall.

“Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, second uncle, second aunt, I’ve married Shensheng, and we will temporarily live in the capital. However, the Liu family will not lose a member, but gain one.” Standing up straight, Feng Qingbai smiled as he looked at each elder. “When I was young, I envied Zhixia and Zhiqiu because they were from the Liu family and could live in this house. I once hoped I could truly become a part of this family. After today, I have. The King’s Manor will only be a temporary residence for me and Shensheng due to our identities and duties. Our real home is here, in Xinghua Village. We will return.”

Very soon.

This was his other promise.

“You’re taking Shensheng so far to the capital, and won’t even be able to come back for the third-day return visit; I won’t hold it against you. You’ve kept your word, and home is here, you must come back.” Liu Dalin wiped his face, trying to hold back, but he couldn’t manage. As soon as he finished speaking, he howled, “Wuwuwuwu—”

His wife, Chen Xiulan, and the others, who were already moved to tears by Feng Qingbai’s words, immediately had their emotions halted by Liu Dalin’s howl.

They couldn’t even cry anymore.

All the sentimentality and emotions were drowned out by that loud cry.

The sadness of giving away a daughter was still there, but more than that, it was a feeling of helpless amusement.

Never had anyone seen a father cry more than the mother when giving away a daughter.

He was crying without any shame.

The guests in the main hall were watching all of this, stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or hold it in.

For a moment, the entire hall was unusually quiet, except for Liu Dalin’s loud wailing.

“Father, the journey from the capital to Xinghua Village is only ten days, it’s actually quite close,” Liu Yusheng said, though she couldn’t see the scene before her, she could imagine it, feeling both helpless and a little teary.

Her family had always treated her as a treasure, but the one who was the most unconditional toward her was her father.

She knew that her father must be feeling very hurt, which is why a big man like him would cry so shamelessly in public.

“Ten days, ten days is not far? Our carriage can reach Yunzhou in three hours, and to get to the capital takes ten days. That means I have to make a hundred trips to Yunzhou just to see my daughter once!”

The whole hall: “…”

Did the journey really add up that way?

Even though Liu Yusheng usually had a sweet mouth, she was now left speechless, not knowing how to respond or make her father happy again.

Feng Qingbai tightened his grip on her hand and then stepped closer to Liu Dalin, whispering a few words into his ear. Immediately, the crying man wiped his tears and his eyes shone with newfound energy. 

“Alright, you still need to head to the palace, don’t miss the auspicious time. After the farewell, hurry and leave. Be careful on the road and take good care of Shengsheng!”