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Chapter 324 Secret Love
The Su family had been quiet for many years, but Qi Yang's wedding was a grand affair.
The procession was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, singing and dancing, and people scattered flowers along the way. The wedding procession stretched for about a mile, attracting countless envious glances.
Qi Yang, dressed in a wedding gown with a large red flower pinned to his chest, rode a tall horse, looking dashing and heroic, which caused the women watching to scream repeatedly, making Qi Yang feel somewhat embarrassed.
The wedding was officiated by Mr. Xu, who seemed to really enjoy the lively atmosphere.
When Qi Yang saw Qi Fei sitting in the main seat, his expression remained unchanged, but a hint of surprise seemed to flash in his eyes.
After bowing to the parents for the second time, Qi Fei stepped down from her seat and placed a pair of coral and beaded bracelets in Qi Yang's hands: "These bracelets are the Qi family heirlooms, and today we can finally pass them on to you."
When Qi Yang first met the gentle and kind Qi Fei, he held the bracelet and his eyes reddened. He was about to kneel down to pay his respects when Qi Fei stopped him.
Qi Fei returned to her seat, and Xu Sheng immediately shouted, "Husband and wife bow to each other... escort them to the bridal chamber..."
Qi Yang rushed back to get married, never expecting such a grand occasion. Everything was arranged perfectly, and he only needed to follow the procedures.
Even when entertaining guests, Qi Yang only drank with Xu Nuo, Xu Sheng, and a few seniors. Later, Su Wuming, Xue Yunfan, and Nian Yao mostly helped him fend off the drinks.
Qi Yang was usually serious, and with Xu Nuo and Xu Sheng both present, no one dared to pester him for drinks.
When the party finally ended in a lively atmosphere, Qi Yang was still conscious, while Xue Yunfan, Su Wuming, and Nian Yao were all drunk and slumped in their chairs, oblivious to everything.
Xu Sheng didn't hold back either, kicking each of them once: "You two are like a married couple, drinking like this."
Qi Yang couldn't stand it anymore: "Your Highness, how about I send them back?"
Xu Sheng summoned servants to carry Su Wuming and Xue Yunfan away: "Your real business is to make sure the bride has a healthy baby boy. A moment of passion is worth a thousand pieces of gold, so don't waste time here."
Qi Yang was already anxious because he had to leave tomorrow, and after Xu Sheng said that, he thanked him and went back.
The courtyard house was brightly lit, and bright red "double happiness" characters were pasted everywhere.
Soapberry stood guard at the door of the new house. When Qi Yang came over, she bowed and said, "Congratulations, young master."
Qi Yang waved for Zaojiao to leave, and he took three deep breaths at the door before slowly pushing the door open and going in.
Everywhere you look is red: dragon and phoenix decorations, red candles, double happiness symbols, bright red window paper, a large red wedding quilt, and a bride sitting by the bed wearing a red veil, a red dress, and red shoes.
It seems he's known Lexi since he can remember. But despite knowing each other, he doesn't think he's ever spoken to Lexi on his own initiative, so they can hardly be considered close.
Madam Xue once joked that Yunting and he were both getting on in years, and if they found a girl they liked, they could get engaged and consider marriage.
Xue Yunting said, "Mother, there's no rush. It's just the two of us getting married, so we have to take our time and make sure we find someone we're happy with."
Madam Xue said with concern, "You're alright. With Xiao Yang's clueless attitude of never talking to girls, he probably doesn't know what a satisfactory woman is like."
Qi Yang, who had never considered marriage, was startled when he heard Madam Xue mention "a woman who is to his liking" and the thought naturally came to mind: Le Xi.
That hidden thought, like a seed, took root and sprouted in Qi Yang's heart from that moment on, growing ever more luxuriant.
Time flies. Le Xi became a music official, and Qi Yang became a general. The two had fewer and fewer opportunities to meet, but the thought did not disappear.
Once, Xue Yunting and Qi Yang passed by a market, and Xue Yunting suggested that he buy a wooden comb for Le Xi, saying that giving a wooden comb to a girl has a very good meaning.
Qi Yang was good at hiding things but not at lying. He looked at Xue Yunting with obvious shock in his eyes: Was it because his thoughts were not hidden deep enough or obvious enough?
Everyone says Qi Yang is taciturn and deep-thinking, but he's like a ghost in front of Xue Yunting. Even with a brother he'd risked his life for, Qi Yang feels the embarrassment of having his secret thoughts exposed.
Xue Yunting patted his shoulder: "Men should marry when they are of age, and women should marry when they are of age. There's nothing wrong with that."
He only secretly liked it, so how did it become a matter of men and women being of marriageable age? Although Qi Yang thought this way, he still bought a sandalwood comb.
Xue Yunting had subtly inquired with Le Xi and learned that Qi Yang hadn't delivered it, so he offered to deliver it for him.
Qi Yang rarely lied, saying that the wooden comb was placed on the desk in the Su residence, but later could not be found.
The situation at the Su residence was complicated, and since it was ultimately a personal matter, Xue Yunting didn't inquire about it again.
Later, Le Xi gave one of the imperial bracelets to Xue Yunting in public, and Qi Yang finally gave up on the idea.
A brother's wife is not to be trifled with. Although Le Xi and Xue Yunting haven't reached that point yet, Qi Yang has already defined it that way in his eyes and heart.
Xue Yunting went to Kunzhou and brought a wife with him. Qi Yang's first thought was: What about Lexi?
Later, a matchmaker came to his door to propose marriage, and the bride was none other than Le Xi. In the letter Su Wuming wrote to him, he did not ask for his opinion, but only told him that the marriage was settled, the auspicious day was set, and that he should arrange a time to return on time.
To outsiders, they were a perfect match, both in terms of looks and social standing. Only Qi Yang knew that all of this was completely unexpected.
Regardless, the girl whose mere silhouette could make his heart flutter has now truly become his bride.
Qi Yang knelt on one knee and slowly lifted the veil with a wedding scale, revealing a beautiful face in its entirety before him.
This was the first time Qi Yang had been so close to Le Xi. When their eyes met, Le Xi was open and calm, without the shyness that a bride should have.
Qi Yang stood up and placed the red veil and wedding scales on the table. The peach blossom wine in the dragon and phoenix cups on the table exuded a sweet peach blossom fragrance, which was very tempting.
Qi Yang brought the phoenix cup to the bedside, bent down and handed it to Le Xi, so that the two of them were at the same height. Le Xi generously wrapped her hand around Qi Yang's arm and downed the full cup of peach blossom wine in one gulp.
After finishing the toast, Qi Yang placed the cup back on the table, hesitating for a moment. He felt that such silence was inappropriate, but he didn't know what to say.
Looking at his tall and strong back, Le Xi suddenly asked, "Brother Qi Yang, what do you think our future children will have?"
Qi Yang turned around in astonishment, wondering if he had misheard: "What?"
Le Xi's expression was serious, and she spoke earnestly: "Once we're married, we're husband and wife. And once we're husband and wife, we have to have children. Isn't that a matter of course?"
Indeed, it is only natural and reasonable! Qi Yang nodded in agreement with Le Xi's words.
Xu Shenggang said that his real priority was for his bride to have a big, healthy baby boy, and now Lexi is seriously discussing having children. It seems that having children is more important than getting married.
Le Xi continued her analysis: "The eldest son of the Su family should have the surname Su, but you are surnamed Qi. According to the surname Qi, you are the only son in the family; I am a posthumous child, so I am the only daughter in the family."
If my biological parents were still alive, and I were their only daughter, they would probably have to find me a husband. If I did, the children I had would have to take my surname…