Chapter 144: The Wedding Dress Woven with Her Own Hands

After taking the medicine, Bai Shengyun felt considerably better. Yet when he thought of what had happened earlier, he began to wonder whether Xie Yingying, foolish as she was, might read too much into it. Ning Qingqing was truly irritating.

For the next several days, Xie Yingying did not come to bring him his medicine. Unable to bear it any longer, Bai Shengyun rose and went to find her himself.

“Xie Yingying, have you been very busy these past few days?”

“No.” She shook her head, her eyes filled with confusion. She had no idea why he had suddenly asked.

“If you are not busy, why have you stopped bringing me my medicine?”

Bai Shengyun frowned. Could it be because she had seen Ning Qingqing that day?

“I saw someone else bringing you medicine that day, so I stopped coming,” Xie Yingying answered honestly. Since someone was already bringing him his medicine, there was no need for her to go out of her way. She failed to notice that her mood had been far from pleasant when she saw Ning Qingqing that day.

“Bai Shengyun, your injuries are severe. Although you have been taking medicine and recuperating these past few days, it would still be best if you did not move about.” Xie Yingying spoke indifferently. “If you need anything, you can simply send someone to give me instructions. There is no need for you to come looking for me yourself.”

She assumed that Bai Shengyun had come because she had stopped bringing him his medicine. His injuries had been caused by her in the first place, and yet she had not even brought him his medicine. She did seem rather ungrateful.

“My injuries have improved considerably. I can go to the Peach Blossom Paradise now,” Bai Shengyun said calmly. Once he had taken his medicine, he could heal himself. With the additional help of his Third Brother, most of his injuries had already recovered.

Xie Yingying immediately disagreed. How long had it been? Was he trying to throw his life away by returning there already?

She was just about to protest when a familiar voice spoke before she could.

“Third Brother, you are being utterly reckless!”

The newcomer was Bai Qirui. He strode angrily up to Bai Shengyun.

“Shengyun, did you take nothing I said to heart? Do you have any idea how important you are to our Heavenly Fox clan? Even if you refuse to think of yourself, you must think of the clan!”

Bai Shengyun had been unable to deal with the Peach Blossom Paradise even when he was uninjured, let alone now. Going there in his current condition would be no different from courting death.

“Exactly. Bai Shengyun, I will not let you go anywhere until your injuries have healed.”

Xie Yingying hurriedly echoed him. If anything happened to Bai Shengyun, what would she do?

Yet Bai Shengyun had never been the sort to let others control him. Once he made up his mind, it was difficult to persuade him. Mere words would certainly not be enough.

His tone returned to normal, though his voice remained grave. “Third Brother, this trip to the Peach Blossom Paradise has already drawn the attention of many people. It would be best not to act rashly.”

After a long silence, Bai Shengyun finally said, “Third Brother, thank you for your concern. I will take good care of my injuries.”

Bai Qirui was not the only one who had noticed those people. Bai Shengyun had sensed their presence long ago as well. This time, he had indeed acted impulsively.

Only after hearing his promise did Bai Qirui finally relax. He smiled broadly and said, “Then this matter will have to be delayed for now. Your wedding has already been postponed for so long; it is time to put it on the agenda.”

He turned to Xie Yingying. “I will not disturb the two of you any longer. Sister-in-law, take good care of Third Brother these days.”

With that, Bai Qirui vanished in a flash.

Honestly.

Bai Shengyun felt that his brother’s words were not without reason. He turned to Xie Yingying.

“Xie Yingying, why don’t we hold our wedding while we are here? What do you think?”

Xie Yingying was so excited that she nodded like a chick pecking at grains.

“All right.”

Once they were married, she would have completed her mission. Then she could finally leave, could she not?

And yet, why was she not as happy as she had imagined?

Perhaps it was because Bai Shengyun had suffered such severe injuries on her account. She was not heartless; naturally, she would wait until he had recovered before leaving.

Although they had already been married once at Gufeng Mountain, Bai Shengyun was both a disciple of the Immortal Sect and the young sovereign of the Heavenly Fox clan. He still needed to hold another wedding at the Immortal Sect. Precisely because of these two identities, the Immortal Sect itself was arranging their grand wedding. Everything had been prepared long ago, so there was no need for the sect to rush.

Bai Shengyun was handsome to begin with, especially with those alluring, foxlike eyes. Unfortunately, his aloof and proud nature made people afraid to approach him. Even so, the female disciples of the Immortal Sect remained infatuated with him. When news of his wedding spread, many of them were so jealous that their eyes turned red.

They had always thought that if they could not have a man like Bai Shengyun, then no other woman would have him either. Yet Xie Yingying had appeared out of nowhere—a woman from a heretical sect. In what way was she superior to any of them? None of them could understand what Bai Shengyun saw in her.

“Just look at Xie Yingying. She looks exactly like a temptress. The young sovereign must have been bewitched by her!”

“Exactly! None of us are unattractive. Why did the young sovereign have to choose her?”

And so the complaints continued.

The news that the young sovereign of the Heavenly Fox clan was to be married quickly spread beyond the Immortal Sect. Bai Shengyun did not even need to send anyone to deliver invitations; people from every corner of the world began making their way there to attend.

The various sects were stunned, from their elders to their disciples. Heavens! They had all thought that the young sovereign of the Heavenly Fox clan would remain single for life. Who could have imagined that he would marry so soon?

Even more astonishing was the fact that he had chosen a woman from a heretical sect. What talent did she possess to win the heart of the young sovereign?

For a time, the various sects gathered together and discussed the matter animatedly.

Naturally, Xie Yingying heard the rumors as well, but she paid them no mind. Given her status, she truly was not worthy of Bai Shengyun. If they had not already been married once, Bai Shengyun probably would never have married her.

She was still thinking about him when Bai Shengyun appeared before her. She had been resting her chin in her hand, looking rather endearing.

“What are you thinking about?”

Xie Yingying had not expected him to appear so suddenly and nearly jumped. She quickly shook her head.

“Nothing. How are your injuries?”

“They are of no concern.”

Bai Shengyun handed her something.

“I had this wedding gown made for you. See if you like it.”

Xie Yingying stared at him in surprise. He had prepared her wedding gown himself?

Her eyes widened, but she still accepted it. It was a red wedding gown, exquisitely made, and she especially loved the embroidery. She had never cared for the color red, yet she could not bear to part with this gown.

“Thank you. When did you buy it?”

“I wove it from my own fur,” Bai Shengyun replied calmly.

He had spent the past few days weaving it. He did not know why, but he had suddenly wanted to make her wedding gown with his own hands.

Xie Yingying was completely stunned. Surely she was not dreaming?

But in the next instant, Bai Shengyun’s expression darkened.

“Xie Yingying, what is that expression supposed to mean? Do you not believe me? If you do not want it, give it back.”

Xie Yingying immediately came back to herself.

This was real!

News of their wedding spread everywhere, and Huo Tianqing, who was at the foot of the mountain, naturally heard it as well.

He clenched his fists furiously. Xie Yingying was supposed to belong to him alone!

Then he thought about it again. Xie Yingying was doing this only to stay alive, and that realization restored some of his balance.