Chapter 17

Jiang Xuan gave the task of embroidering the wedding dress to the embroiderer. In the end, she just symbolically embroidered two needles.

She sorted out some of Wei Wuxian's things and prepared to send them to Lan Wangji. She felt that it was wrong to bring Wei Wuxian's things to the Kim family, so she simply sent them to Lan Wangji to comfort him.

Lan Xichen was surprised when he received Jiang Xuan's invitation. He also knew about the marriage between the Kim family and the Jiang Family. Shouldn't Jiang Xuan, as the bride, be busy embroidering the wedding dress?

How could she still come to Gusu?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xuan was still polite. She knew that he was a gentleman, so she didn't care about etiquette. She directly said the purpose of her visit, "I'm here to thank Hankō-kun for Ah Xian's matter. I also brought him some Yunmeng specialties. I hope that Lord Zewu will recommend me to you."

Lan Xichen didn't want to let Jiang Xuan see his younger brother. His younger brother had been silent since Wei Wuxian's death. He could feel his younger brother's sadness and didn't want to see Jiang Xuan again. However, after thinking about it, he still brought Jiang Xuan to Lan Wangji's courtyard. After introducing them, he considerately left some private space for them.

Jiang Xuan saw that Lan Wangji had lost a lot of weight. She said, "Hankō-kun worked hard for Ah Xian's matter. This time, I brought some of Ah Xian's things. I want to ask Hankō-kun to use these relics to ask the gods." Anyone would think that this was a lie. Wasn't she the best at summoning spirits?

Jiang Xuan was also helpless. She couldn't tell Hankō-kun that she brought Ah Xian's things for him to see. If she said so, Lan Xichen and Lan Chi-jen would immediately throw her down the mountain, although Lan Xichen, who hadn't gone far, was already ready to make a move.

Lan Wangji quickly asked, "I tried to ask the gods, but I couldn't summon anything. Is it the same for Second Miss Jiang?"

Jiang Xuan bitterly said, "It's true. I can't find Ah Xian's soul no matter how hard I try."

She caught a glimpse of Lan Wangji's absent-mindedness and was afraid that he would take things too hard and follow Wei Wuxian. She hurriedly comforted him, "But I did a divination for him. It said that his soul will return within twenty years."

Lan Wangji's eyes emitted a strong light. He asked, "What does that mean?"

Jiang Xuan said, "He will return within twenty years as a living person. However, I don't know anything else."

Lan Wangji didn't care. "The mysteries of heaven are obscure. To be able to divine these things about Second Miss Jiang is already very difficult." In the end, there was still hope.

Jiang Xuan took the opportunity to push Tenderness out of the Wen Family. "This child is the only new member of the Wen Family's branch. Before, Ah Xian had always been taking care of him. Now that Ah Xian has left and I'm about to get married, Jiang Cheng has a short temper. In addition, Tenderness is pregnant with a child, so it's not suitable for him. I want to ask Hankō-kun for help."

She gave him another child. Mother Wei had taken care of him before. Mother had died, and now he came to seek refuge with Father Lan. Father Lan wouldn't have the will to die anymore, right?

For the sake of his child, he should live well.

Father Lan, ah no, Lan Wangji wanted him. However, when he thought of Jiang Xuan's words that the Wen Family wouldn't leave Lotus Pier, he thought of a way. "Why don't we let this child be known as a member of the Lan family? It's also convenient for this child to go out and gain experience. He can't stay in Lotus Pier for his entire life."

Jiang Xuan didn't have any objections. It was fine as long as her sister-in-law kept her spirits up and continued to live.

After bidding farewell to Lan Wangji, Jiang Xuan went to say goodbye to Lan Xichen. However, she saw that Lan Xichen had a dissatisfied expression. "Second Miss Jiang is so thoughtful. With just a few words, you've tricked my younger brother into going in circles."

Lan Wangji was confused because he was concerned. However, Lan Xichen knew that Jiang Xuan was talking nonsense. He was angry that Jiang Xuan had tricked his younger brother like this.

Jiang Xuan always had a purpose when she acted subservient to others. If she didn't have a purpose, she would directly rebuke, "Lord Zewu, since you've heard everything, why didn't you directly remind Hankō-kun?"

After saying that, she also felt that she had gone a bit too far. She softened her tone and explained, "Hankō-kun seems to have the will to die. I want to give him some hope. After twenty years, if his feelings are shallow, then that's good. If his feelings are deep, then he'll probably be used to life without Ah Xian."

Lan Xichen also understood, that was why he didn't directly remind Lan Wangji. He was only angry at Jiang Xuan because of Wei Wuxian. After hearing what Jiang Xuan said, he said apologetically, "I'm sorry for being rude."

Jiang Xuan said, "No worries, I understand Lord Zewu. You are also worried about your younger brother …" As she spoke, she was somewhat choked with emotions and hurriedly picked up the teacup to cover it up.

Lan Xichen said with heartache, "Don't endure it in front of me, just cry it out. I, I won't tell anyone."

Jiang Xuan felt a bit better and put down the teacup, "Lord Zewu must be joking. Now that I've finished my matters, I won't disturb Lord Zewu anymore. Goodbye."

After finished speaking, the two saluted to each other, and Jiang Xuan left by herself.

Lan Xichen sat quietly in the tearoom and didn't say anything. After a long time, so long that even the tea had turned cold, he stood up and hurriedly walked towards the entrance of Lan family's Immortal Mansion. Standing at the doorstep and looking outside, Jiang family's group was faintly discernible on the small path between the mountains. Just as he was about to chase after them, a hand pressed down on his shoulder from behind.

Lan Wangji said in a low voice, "Big brother, let's go back. They have already walked far away, we won't be able to catch up."

Second Miss Jiang has already married Kim Se-ja, we won't be able to catch up.

Lan Xichen understood his younger brother, but how could Lan Wangji not understand his older brother?

His older brother was extremely polite, if it wasn't because he really liked Second Miss Jiang, how could he not refuse to go out with Second Miss Jiang at that time, causing his uncle to misunderstand?

Unfortunately, it was still too late.

Lan Xichen slightly narrowed his eyes, and a drop of tear flowed out from his eyelashes and dripped onto the ground, leaving a water stain.

There was no trace of tears on his face. "Let's go back." That water stain would soon dry.

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Kim Kwang-yao was the son of a concubine, so his and Jiang Xuan's wedding couldn't exceed the scale of Jin Zixuan and Jiang Yanli's wedding. Jiang Xuan didn't think much of it, but the rest of the Jiang Family and Kim Kwang-yao felt wronged. If she hadn't married Kim Kwang-yao, Jiang Xuan's wedding could have been done however she wanted.

However, Kim Kwang-yao fought for a layer of red satin to be placed on the steps of Jinlintai, and let Jiang Xuan step on the red satin to climb up. This way, the Jiang Family couldn't blame him. After all, he couldn't decide his family background, so it was fine as long as he had the intention to be good to Jiang Xuan.

So when Jiang Xuan arrived at the foot of Jinlintai and saw the red satin on the ground, she couldn't help but feel a little absent-minded. She thought of the first time she met this young man, when he awkwardly rolled down from the Jinlintai, and she caught him. Now, he was standing on the Jinlintai, laying out a thousand steps of brocade for her, and she was looking at him from afar under the Jinlintai.

Kim Kwang-yao also thought of their first meeting. At that time, he was very envious of this flamboyant young girl, and as for marrying her, he didn't even dare to think about it.

Now, this wedding really wronged her, but in the future, he would definitely let her have a grand wedding, and spread out the ceremonial guards wherever she went.

Jiang Cheng, who was carrying his sister on his back, said, "Brother is so tired."

When his eldest sister married into the family, he carried her on his back and climbed a thousand steps. After reaching the top, if it wasn't for Wei Wuxian supporting him, he wouldn't even be able to stand up. In the end, when his second sister got married, he was the one who carried his sister on his back and climbed the steps. The Kim family really didn't get along with him. Why did they build so many steps?

When he finally sent his second sister up, his sister didn't even look at him. Her eyes were full of Kim Kwang-yao. Jiang Cheng felt a little uncomfortable. When his eldest sister came up, she also only saw Jin Zixuan, and this brother of his was picked up.

Jiang Xuan didn't deliberately ignore Jiang Cheng. She just felt that Kim Kwang-yao today was a little different from usual. She looked at him a few more times, but couldn't see what was wrong. She thought she was overthinking.

Jiang Cheng, who was following behind her, looked at Kim Kwang-yao's soles strangely, and guessed in his heart how many pairs of insoles he had put on.

Kim Kwang-yao ignored Jiang Cheng's gaze and smiled as he welcomed Jiang Xuan to the main hall to hold the ceremony.

From now on, he would no longer be alone. There would be a woman sitting at the top of the immortal world with him, and he would once again take back everything he enjoyed by Wen Ruohan's side.

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After getting married, Jiang Xuan had fewer things to do. After all, a married woman couldn't be in charge of her family's affairs. Now, she couldn't get involved in the Kim family. Now, apart from gathering the power of the Kim family with Kim Kwang-yao, she could only wait for Kim Kwang-sun to be forced to abdicate.

Kim Kwang-yao yearned for Kim Kwang-sun. After all, that was the person his mother missed for more than ten years. Therefore, he just wanted to make his father a figurehead, not kill him. Jiang Xuan didn't object. She felt that it would be more terrible if the person who slept with her could even make a move on her father.

Now, she didn't have to scheme so much. Her life was peaceful, and the internal injuries caused by the wind and rain had also healed.

When Lady Yu, who was pregnant, came to Jinlintai to visit her, she was very satisfied with Kim Kwang-yao. Her second daughter had always been pampered. Looking at her now, her son-in-law had put in a lot of effort.

The Kim family was proud, and the incense they used was also luxurious. However, it was not suitable for pregnant women. Jiang Xuan went to her sister's place to take the remaining lotus incense from before and lit it.

The fragrance of the lotus filled the room, making people feel comfortable, as if they had returned to the Lotus Pier of four people.

When Kim Kwang-yao came back one day and smelled the fragrance, his heart skipped a beat, and his face turned ugly.

Jiang Xuan saw it and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Kim Kwang-yao's heart tightened, but he still had an ugly smile on his face. However, he took the opportunity to say, "Xue Yang killed the entire Chang family. Now, Xiao XingChen has found Jinlintai."

Kim Kwang-yao recommended Xue Yang to Kim Kwang-sun. Since Wei Wuxian and Jiang Xuan massacred the Nightless Club, the number of ghost cultivators had increased. Kim Kwang-sun saw that the ghost cultivators were so powerful, so he actively cultivated some of them. Xue Yang was one of them, and he was also the most talented one. Because of him, Kim Kwang-yao's position in Kim Kwang-sun's heart rose a lot. Of course, he didn't want Xue Yang to be crippled.

Jiang Xuan raised her eyebrows. "I've also heard about this matter. Xue Yang is unscrupulous in his actions, and he doesn't want to hide it at all. Sooner or later, he will ruin things. Now, we can't protect him at all. It's better to take the opportunity to get rid of him and have a good reputation."

Kim Kwang-yao smiled bitterly and shook his head. "How can this matter be decided by me? Father is determined to protect Xue Yang, and he wants me to think of a way. How can I disobey?

No matter what I do, when the time comes, things will be pushed to my head.

What should I do? "After saying that, he looked expectantly at Jiang Xuan.

"Aiya, my head hurts. People say that pregnant women shouldn't think too much. I'll go lie down first, and you can think about it slowly." Jiang Xuan patted her forehead and went to the inner room while holding her belly that hadn't yet appeared.

This kind of thing was troublesome. She hoped that Kim Kwang-yao would rather make Kim Kwang-sun unhappy than interfere.