La ville solitaire a fermé - Chapitre 16
A month later, on New Year's Day, Bai Qianqian and Fei Ying held a grand wedding at Xiaoyao Palace.
"Qianqian! Congratulations! I never would have guessed you'd find a husband from ancient times!" On Qianqian's wedding day, how could her close friend Du Rumei be absent? Meizi admired her friend's evening gown-like wedding dress, showering her with compliments.
"Hehe, you're envious, aren't you? Why don't you find one too!" Bai Qianqian teased her long-lost friend with a smile.
"Hehe, you have quite a few handsome guys here, and they're all quite capable. No wonder they were trained by your uncle. It's a pity we don't click." Meizi glanced at the groom and smiled elegantly. "I prefer someone a bit cold, preferably even colder than yours. That's what makes it more challenging."
"Cold? I do know a cold guy." Bai Qianqian thought of when she first met An. He was incredibly cold back then. But later, apart from giving her a cool smile, he was still icy cold to everyone else, as if he could freeze them to death... Meizi shouldn't be frozen by him, right? They would be a good match if they were together!
"Who is it? Tell me quickly!" Du Rumei suddenly became interested. In the 32nd century, there were always some persistent men who annoyed her, especially the one who had been pursuing her lately, who was giving her a real headache. She should find a cooler man to fend off him as soon as possible.
"Speak of the devil, and he appears! Look over there!" Bai Qianqian saw An's tall and slender figure and Xue'er's elegant silhouette.
"Wow!" Meizi squinted her beautiful eyes and examined him closely. After a while, she confidently uttered, "He's the one!"
"Qianqian, congratulations." An, dressed in a dark gold robe, exuded a cold and aloof air, his long, narrow, and deep eyes unfathomable. She was truly beautiful! "This is my wedding gift to you," An's subordinate handed over an exquisite red package.
"Thank you! But... can I make another request?" Bai Qianqian's mind raced as she came up with a plan.
"Go ahead and say it," An Qian said with a smile.
"This is my friend. She really wants to visit your Wuya Sect. The scenery there is beautiful, and there are many precious herbs that she likes. I was wondering if you could take good care of her for me?" Bai Qianqian pulled Meizi to An's side.
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of her." An glanced at Meizi before solemnly agreeing.
"Thank you!" Bai Qianqian squeezed Meizi's hand tighter, conveying encouragement.
"You guys get to know each other first, Mei'er and I will chat for a while!" Bai Qianqian noticed that Xue'er's gaze kept drifting elsewhere. Who was she looking at?
Following her gaze, one could see a tall, busy figure.
"What? You've taken a fancy to our Hongfeng? He's still unmarried!" Bai Qianqian hugged Xue'er, noticing the blush on her face. Hehe, it seems people in ancient times were particularly prone to shyness!
"Qianqian! You...you mustn't talk nonsense!" Xue'er looked at Qianqian anxiously.
"I'm not making this up, you know the truth yourself. But don't worry, I'll help you!" Bai Qianqian patted her chest and assured her.
A dozen minutes later, two shy figures appeared in a garden...
"Isn't it romantic to be under the flowers and the moon? Good luck to you two!" Bai Qianqian sincerely wished them well.
Her wedding was truly unique; the bride strolled around freely, undisturbed, as if it weren't her own wedding. (This high-pressure approach was likely because she was afraid of getting tired.)
The cool groom, constantly toasting and running errands, was doing all this to secure Bai Qianqian's freedom. (You think Bai Qianqian's high-pressure tactics are that effective? It's all thanks to Fei Ying's protection.) But if you observe carefully, you'll notice that the groom's gaze always seems to land precisely on his beautiful bride.
Night falls in the newlyweds' bridal chamber.
"Flying Eagle—Husband!" Bai Qianqian looked playfully at the incredibly handsome groom.
"Qianqian—my wife!" The eagle's burning eyes stirred the bride's heart.
On their wedding night, amidst endless romance...
Chapter Fifty-Three: A Happy Honeymoon
"What is a honeymoon?" Flying Eagle asked, embracing Bai Qianqian.
"A honeymoon is when a couple goes on a trip together after getting married to enjoy their newlywed bliss!" Bai Qianqian said with longing.
"Hehe, where do you want to go?" Flying Eagle chuckled. No matter where his wife wanted to go, he would accompany her. But he was really curious about what idea his lovely wife would come up with.
"I think... let's take a time machine to different dynasties and countries, and eat all kinds of delicious food! What do you think?" Bai Qianqian proudly announced her grand plan.
"Great idea!" Flying Eagle smiled indulgently. Hehe, she really was his gluttonous wife.
Not long after—
1068 AD, Northern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou
"Freshly cooked Dongpo pork, it smells so good!" A stunningly beautiful woman drooled over the delicious dish in front of her.
"My lady, be careful, it's hot." The handsome man beside her gently helped her cut the meat into small pieces.
"Thank you, honey!" Bai Qianqian happily ate the Dongpo pork that Feiying fed her.
1740 AD, during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
The imperial palace is hosting a grand banquet for its officials.
For some reason, some ministers noticed that the Emperor was behaving unusually strangely today. He was incredibly gentle, serving food to the Empress with a blissful expression… What was wrong with the Emperor today? Also strangely, the usually dignified Empress was now eating with such “adorable” mannerisms, looking so content that it seemed her food must be exceptionally delicious. Well, the Emperor's intentions were unfathomable; it was best to just eat and drink quietly, occasionally offering a little flattery.
Who would have thought that the "Emperor" and "Empress" on the dragon throne were not the real people?
The real Emperor Qianlong and his empress are "sleeping soundly" in their palace, enjoying the first-ever "lazy sleep" in history...
The honeymoon continues...
Chapter Fifty-Four: The Legend of Xiaoyao Palace
For decades afterward, the martial arts world was filled with stories of a secluded paradise—Xiaoyao Island—and the Xiaoyao Palace within it.
It is said that it was founded by several handsome men and beautiful women with extraordinary abilities, who, out of compassion, took in countless refugees left behind by war.
Legend has it that Xiaoyao Island is a stunningly beautiful island in the south, filled with rare and exotic herbs that can cure all kinds of intractable diseases. However, many celebrities and merchants have sought it out without success. Instead, it is often the poor and needy who hear tales of how the elegant and handsome physician on Xiaoyao Island, and his gentle and kind wife, healed them. (Through the efforts of Father Bai and his "disciples," Xiaoyao Island has been equipped with a protective system that makes the entire island invisible. This system activates when their radar detects a large number of ships.)
It is said that everyone on Xiaoyao Island lives in peace and contentment, and there are no petty thefts or thieves.
Legend has it that there is a Xiaoyao Palace on Xiaoyao Island. Xiaoyao Palace is known for its strict discipline and its abundance of talents in all fields, including literature, martial arts, medicine, finance, exploration, and law. Each of them is exceptionally skilled and outstanding, but they are absolutely loyal to the Palace Master and willing to protect Xiaoyao Palace for life, ensuring that its legend is passed down from generation to generation.
Unofficial historical records state that the Palace Master and his wife were exceptionally loving, and each year they would disappear for a month on a mysterious journey. They had two sons and a daughter, all intelligent and adorable. In short, they were infinitely happy…
"Mommy! I want to learn ballet, can you teach me?" A rosy-cheeked 6-year-old girl ran up and grabbed the arm of a stunningly beautiful woman.
Three black lines immediately appeared on Bai Qianqian's forehead. "Hehe, baby, Mommy doesn't know how to dance ballet. Let your Uncle Xiao Ke teach you. Be good, go!"
"Mommy!" The girl watched her parents' backs as they embraced with lingering affection before slowly leaving.
"Father, I've already learned the move you taught me last time. Teach me even more powerful sword techniques!" An exceptionally clever eight-year-old boy, holding a wooden sword, came up and pulled a handsome man.
"Okay, but wait a little longer. I'll go teach you after I watch the sunset with your mom. You go practice shooting first." Flying Eagle smiled as he looked at his diligent son.
"Yes, Father, Mother, I take my leave!" The boy lowered his head politely, a sly smile flashing in his eyes.
"Brother, you said Mom and Dad are going on another trip?" the rosy-cheeked girl whispered.
"That's right, they don't seem to have time to bother us, so we can sneak out to play—no, to fight crime and maintain order!" the young but already handsome boy said excitedly.
"I've prepared everything. Mommy said Uncle Xiao Ke will take care of us." Anyway, she managed to borrow Uncle Xiao Ke from Mommy.
"What about my little brother, Naji?" The man frowned slightly at the thought of his four-year-old brother.
"Who told him to cause trouble last time? He went to the Song Dynasty emperor's kitchen and ate a huge meal, only to be caught! He really embarrassed us! Let him be locked up for a few days!" The girl adopted a bossy, authoritative tone, completely unlike her earlier cute self. Luckily, she arrived in time to rescue her gluttonous brother, otherwise, it would have been incredibly embarrassing…
“Okay, it’s settled then. We’ll come pick him up in a few days!” the boy said calmly.
A moment later, a small airship departed from Xiaoyao Island, carrying a loving couple. Then, another small airship quickly left, carrying two adorable and clever children and a gentle man (Xiao Ke).
"Husband, can we let those two little ones out?" A woman asked with slight worry in the underground laboratory of Xiaoyao Palace.
"Don't worry, honey. It's good for them to gain some experience. They'll be fine. I've already modified Xiao Ke; he can report on Xiao Tao and A Liang's situation anytime." Mr. Bai said proudly, "My grandson and granddaughter are the best!"
The other "ancient scientific talents" in white lab coats in the experiment all recalled the pranks they had been put through, and more than three black lines appeared on their foreheads...
This book is finished.