388: Chapter 388 The Red Veil Sheds Herself?

A hint of a smile flashed in Xun Luoyuan’s eyes. She gave him a thumbs-up and, playing along, said sweetly, “Oh, don’t be in such a hurry. The ceremony isn’t over yet.”

With that, she scurried back to the bed, picked up the red veil, and placed it back on her head. Feng Ming stared, dumbfounded. Good heavens, she could put the red veil on herself?

Hadn’t it already been lifted? Wasn’t this redundant?

“What are you doing…?” Feng Ming asked, utterly bewildered.

Muffled beneath the red veil, Xun Luoyuan softly said, “Even though we’re only pretending to be married, we still need to complete all the necessary steps. Otherwise, how will we fool my father and the others?”

Feng Ming sighed helplessly, picked up the Jade Ruyi Scepter nearby, and stepped forward to lift the veil again.

Xun Luoyuan smiled sweetly, pointed to the bed with satisfaction, and then quickly lowered her voice, “You sleep on the bed tonight, and I’ll sleep on the floor. How’s that? Pretty generous, right?”

Feng Ming looked down and saw a neatly made bedroll already laid out on the floor. It seemed this girl had made thorough preparations for tonight.

He didn’t bother to argue, lay straight down on the bed, and closed his eyes to rest. Xun Luoyuan casually blew out the candle. With their cultivation, seeing in day or night was no obstacle, so the candle was superfluous.

Just as Feng Ming was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt the bed gently sway.

“What are you doing now?” Feng Ming opened his eyes and asked, exasperated.

Xun Luoyuan leaned against the headboard, her small hand gently rocking the bed frame, while transmitting her voice with spiritual power, “I’m making noise to put on a show for my father and the others.”

“They must be watching here with their Divine Thought right now. If we don’t make it convincing, we’ll definitely be exposed.” Feng Ming rolled his eyes and transmitted his voice back, “Do you think merely shaking the bed can fool a Ninth-Rank powerhouse?

Not to mention my father, even Xun Yu and Fang Zhao can easily see through the reality of this room. You’re clearly just deceiving yourself.”

Xun Luoyuan, however, smiled smugly, “Do you think I’m stupid? This bridal chamber has long been set up with an isolation Formation. The visuals cannot be spied upon, only sounds can be heard. And in a moment, even the sound will be completely blocked. Otherwise, do you think my father would allow others to peek at his daughter?”

Upon hearing this, Feng Ming sighed helplessly, “Alright, you continue. I’ll just pretend I’m in a rocking cradle.”

After speaking, he closed his eyes and ignored her, but then Xun Luoyuan suddenly stopped, “That’s enough, the time is up. I’m going to sleep too.”

Feng Ming immediately became displeased, sat up abruptly, and transmitted his voice, “No way? My wife and I have always been long-lasting and enduring. How long have you been shaking it? Whose wedding night only lasts for such a short moment? And the amplitude is so small. You’re insulting me!”

Xun Luoyuan’s pretty face flushed crimson, and she transmitted her voice in embarrassment, “I… I’ve never experienced this kind of thing, how would I know how long it should be…”

Feng Ming flipped off the bed, rolled up his sleeves, and said with a look of “disappointment,” “Truly, long hair, short insight. Watch closely, this is what true strength looks like.”

As his voice fell, he grabbed the headboard with both hands and exerted force. The entire bed instantly began to shake violently.

“Creak—creak—creak—”

A continuous series of sounds clearly echoed in the silent bridal chamber, lingering for a long time.

In the courtyard of King Xibei’s manor, King Xibei stroked his beard, laughing heartily. Xun Yu and Fang Zhao hurried over, their faces full of mischievousness.

“My lord, did you hear that? The sound of the bed shaking in the room is too loud!” Fang Zhao said with a suppressed laugh, his eyes full of teasing.

Xun Yu also nodded, saying seriously, “Master, the amplitude is truly exaggerated. How about we send a new bed over? To prevent the bed boards from falling apart.”

King Xibei laughed even more upon hearing this, casually replying, “No need, no need. My little grandson is on his way, this is a great thing…”

Halfway through his sentence, he suddenly snapped back to reality and glared at the two of them, “This sound-listening Formation was set up by me. Why are you two joining in on the fun? Hurry up and go to the front hall to greet the guests. If you dare to eavesdrop again, I’ll throw you directly into the dense forest to guard!”

Xun Yu and Fang Zhao exchanged glances and quickly pleaded, “We’re going, we’re going!”

As the two turned to leave, Fang Zhao looked back and shouted, “My lord, I’m serious, this sound isn’t right! It might be from shaking it by hand. I have seven wives, I know best about this kind of thing. If it were the real deal, it wouldn’t last three seconds!”

“Get lost!” King Xibei snapped irritably, but he began to ponder in his heart, thinking more and more that Fang Zhao’s words made sense. Yet, he couldn’t just rush into his daughter’s room to check, so he could only sigh helplessly, “This child!”

With that, he raised his hand and completed the sound-listening Formation, completely blocking the possibility of outsiders prying.

Meanwhile, in the new room, Feng Ming leaned against the bed, his arm still mechanically shaking the bed. Although the amplitude was much smaller, the “creak-creak” sound was still clear.

“I say, you’ve been shaking it for two hours, aren’t you tired?” Feng Ming’s voice was hazy, drowsiness sweeping over him.

“Tired? I’m not shaking the bed, I’m shaking my dignity!” Xun Luoyuan said indignantly, “I’ve had many men around me, but I’ve never been as tired as today, having to personally shake the bed to prove my strength. What a sin!”

Xun Luoyuan chuckled at his words, but a warmth spread through her heart. This guy was quite proper; if she didn’t agree, he truly wouldn’t overstep his bounds.

However, remembering that time on the Imperial Capital city wall when he left her alone, making her extremely embarrassed, her pretty face instantly flushed red again.

“This time, consider it punishment for abandoning me back then. I’ll make you suffer a bit,” Xun Luoyuan said with a pursed smile.

The bed continued to sway gently. Feng Ming, having been busy all day, was already exhausted and soon fell into a deep sleep while talking.

Moonlight filtered through the window lattice onto his handsome face. Xun Luoyuan stared at him for a long time, her cheeks burning. She turned over several times, and finally, accompanied by his even breathing, she gradually fell asleep.

The next day, at the first hint of dawn, Feng Ming quietly left the room. Xun Luoyuan was in a deep sleep, completely unaware. He went directly to the aerial pavilion to pay his respects to King Xibei.

King Xibei sighed softly upon seeing him, “You, planning to leave so early? Aren’t you going to wait for Luo Yuan to wake up and say goodbye?”

Feng Ming shook his head, “No, I’m afraid if I see her, I won’t bear to leave.”

“Since your mind is made up, I won’t try to keep you.” King Xibei waved his hand, “The great gift I promised you before will be delivered today.”

As his voice fell, three hundred Black Armor Guards, all with steady auras and at least Seventh-Rank cultivation, appeared behind Xun Yu.

“These Black Armor Guards are my personal guards, a total of a thousand. They were originally for Luo Yuan, but now that she is married to you, you are my son-in-law. The situation in Qian Prefecture is chaotic, with the Crown Prince entrenched and the Third Prince eyeing it covetously. These three hundred men are yours to command.”

Feng Ming was overjoyed and quickly cupped his hands, “Thank you for your generosity, my lord!”

“Don’t thank me so quickly,” King Xibei said, his expression serious. “Qian Prefecture has a Provincial Governor in charge, and these Black Armor Guards are definitely no match for him. For Luo Yuan’s sake, and for your safety, I’ve asked Xun Yu to accompany you. Both the Black Armor Guards and Xun Yu will obey your orders.”