Ling Xuefei saw that the clan leader, including her father and other clan members, were all trying their best to make this happen. She knew resisting would be futile, and besides, she had no reason to resist as this was a win-win situation. However, rushing into it was still inappropriate.

She felt uncertain.

So she bit her lip and earnestly said, "Clan leader uncle, I have no objection to this marriage, but what about Wang Xiaoqiang? Can anyone guarantee it? If he disagrees with this marriage, it will be awkward when we meet again, and we won't even be able to remain friends..."

Everyone was startled when they heard this and realized they had overlooked this point. Indeed, if it was as Ling Xuefei said, if the arranged marriage was rejected by Wang Xiaoqiang, not only would the Ling Family lose face, but Ling Xuefei and Wang Xiaoqiang's relationship would also be affected.

By then, things would backfire, and the relationship could become strained.

"Xuefei, do you really have no confidence?" Ling Tianfeng laughed, his smile unserious. He was not a proper person, and it was said that he got married twice in one ceremony, entering the bridal chamber with two brides, a story that became a local legend.

"No." Ling Xuefei shook her head.

Ling Jifeng pondered for a moment and said, "Hmm, this matter requires careful consideration..."

"Why not have someone first inquire Wang Xiaoqiang's stance?..." someone suggested.

"Hmm, that seems to be the only option," the clan leader Ling Jifeng said. "Who should we send?"

"Clan leader, let me go. I'll visit Wang Xiaoqiang under the pretext of thanking him and take the opportunity to test his attitude..." Ling Chengfeng volunteered.

"You go?... Not quite appropriate, after all, Xuefei is your daughter," clan leader Ling Jifeng said. "Perhaps I should go; it would appear more formal..."

No one, including Ling Xuefei, raised any objections when they saw the clan leader deciding to go personally.

...

Meanwhile, over on Wang Xiaoqiang's side, the quick-tongued Ling Xueqin had already conveyed the news. Wang Xiaoqiang was shocked, while Fairy Zixia became anxious. She immediately rose up from breakfast with Wang Xiaoqiang and returned to her own courtyard.

It was apparent that she was very unhappy, extremely displeased.

Similarly, Ling Xueqin felt a deep sigh; if Wang Xiaoqiang truly married Ling Xuefei, her elder brother would become her brother-in-law, and her small fantasy would be completely dashed.

"Xueqin, do you wish for me to marry your sister?" Wang Xiaoqiang laughed.

Ling Xueqin shook her head and then nodded, her expression somewhat complicated, her demeanor faintly troubled.

"So do you want it or not?" Wang Xiaoqiang pressed.

"I can't really say, it's awkward in my heart," Ling Xueqin twisted the strands of hair cascading onto her chest. Her mood was as tangled and chaotic as her twisted hair.

...

That afternoon,

Fairy Zixia found Ding Chunqiu, and with a solemn face said, "Senior Ding, I am leaving..."

Ding Chunqiu was surprised, "Leaving? Where are you going?"

"Wang Xiaoqiang is soon to be married; what am I supposed to do here?" Fairy Zixia said, tears streaming down her eyes.

"Uh, you're talking about Ling Xuefei, right? I heard about it..." Ding Chunqiu pondered for a moment and said, "Fairy, do you actually like Little Qiang?"

Fairy Zixia was slightly embarrassed but still nodded.

"Ah, if you like him, you should act early to avoid others getting ahead..." Ding Chunqiu said with a little regret, also feeling anxious for Fairy Zixia.

"But... right now... Wang Xiaoqiang... is about to marry Ling Xuefei..." Fairy Zixia was also anxious, hurried and confused, leading to chaotic speech.

"Therefore, you must seize the opportunity; they won't be faster than evening, right?" Ding Chunqiu said with a deeper meaning, "Fairy, do you think I'm right?"

Smart as she is, how could she not understand Ding Chunqiu's implication? Yet thinking of committing herself to Wang Xiaoqiang tonight, Fairy Zixia felt even more shy.

Not daring to stay longer, she nodded and prepared to leave, "Thank you, Senior Ding. I'll be heading back now."

Ding Chunqiu said, "Don't call me senior after this..."

"Why?"

"If you marry Wang Xiaoqiang, then he'll have to follow you and call me senior. Wouldn't that be a disgrace?"

Fairy Zixia felt increasingly shy, offered a smile, and without saying a word, turned and left.

Gazing at Fairy Zixia's departing figure, Ding Chunqiu murmured, "Haha, it seems Wang Xiaoqiang will hit two targets with one arrow this time..."

In his lavish life as the Supreme of the Immortal Realm after becoming City of Heavenly Pride's principal person, Fairy Zixia hadn't gone to City of Heavenly Pride, thus doesn't quite understand, but Ding Chunqiu knew all the details.

Wang Xiaoqiang, in City of Heavenly Pride, had dozens of women and lived a life more sumptuous than emperors, and any woman he had was more beautiful than those emperors' concubines.

The saying 'Rivers and Mountains may change, but nature is hard to alter' made Ding Chunqiu think that Wang Xiaoqiang will undoubtedly use this chance to achieve two results with one action, encompassing both Fairy Zixia and Ling Xuefei, and it appears Ling Xueqin will also become Wang Xiaoqiang's woman in the future.

...

That night.

Wang Xiaoqiang was invited by Fairy Zixia to her courtyard. The invitation came from a young maid, leading Wang Xiaoqiang to the courtyard of Fairy Zixia, and indicating the small lake of the courtyard, saying, "Master, the fairy is taking a bath in the lake..."

"Uh..." Wang Xiaoqiang murmured, his heart filled with anticipation, "I'll wait for her inside the house..."

The young maid laughed saying, "The fairy wants sir to find her by the lakeside..."

"Uh...? Wang Xiaoqiang was frozen for a moment, thinking that this wasn't like Fairy Zixia's style; even if she wanted to devote herself, it wouldn't be so open; directly going over, does she want me to watch her bathe?"

"Master, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first." The young maid laughed again.

"Aye, alright, you go," Wang Xiaoqiang said, then stepped toward the lakeside.

A true man must have courage in his heart and a stout spirit beneath his feet; Wang Xiaoqiang lacked neither. Thus, he went without any hesitation.

A gentle breeze swept past, the soft night wind felt like the most tender hands of a maiden stroking, bewitching.

Moonlight captivated.

Under the moon, far away, he saw a misty scene in the lake. The sound of splashing water made Wang Xiaoqiang's imagination run wild, his heart like that of a cat being teased.

He couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Getting closer, Wang Xiaoqiang could see the scene in the lake.

In the lake, the waves were rippling like jade, star-like rose petals floating on the jade-like water, aromatic and intoxicating.

On the water's surface, a delicate face, red lips and white teeth, elegant brows, cheeks like white jade, adorned with two rouge-like flushes, damp hair draped down, tucked over delicate temples, carrying hints of allure and enchantment...

Water is spiritual, water is gentle, water is alluring, any beautiful woman in water exudes ore grace, or even bewitchment.

Especially those of Fairy Zixia's caliber, when their fairy-like countenance soaks in water, it instantly becomes captivating to the core, bewitching enough to stir emotions.

As he watched, Wang Xiaoqiang instinctively stepped closer to the lakeside...(to be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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