Luo Yi and Gu Yuncheng stayed in the demon realm for a few days, and their wedding day soon arrived. Since Ling Luo Yi disliked red, there was no red at the entire Ling Grand Ceremony, including Ling Luo Yi's wedding dress.
Early that morning, Qiu Yuanxi arrived at the royal palace. Because the Demon Emperor was getting married, all six realms were invited, naturally including the human realm. However, the guards of the demon domain did not relax their vigilance because of the Demon Emperor's wedding; instead, they became even stricter.
Chu Xi also came, and together with Qiu Yuanxi, they were with Ling Luo Yi in the Luoxing Hall as she had her makeup done.
Gu Yuncheng's parents also returned to the demon realm the day before the wedding and were currently outside entertaining guests.
"Little Luo'er, you have finally endured hardships and found happiness," Qiu Yuanxi said, selecting jewelry for her, her voice filled with emotion. She had only known Ling Luo Yi two years later than Gu Yuncheng and had practically watched them progress step by step to where they were today.
"Yes," Chu Xi chimed in. "Yi'er, actually, a hundred years ago, I saw the Demon Emperor once on the Shenyun Continent. It was from a distance, and I didn't recognize him, so I didn't tell him you were with me."
Thinking back to that time, Chu Xi also felt a sense of emotion. Who would have thought that the spirited new Demon Emperor would have such a side? He seemed utterly dejected and lost. If it weren't for his unwavering belief that Ling Luo Yi would be resurrected, he might have given up on life.
"Master, you don't need to feel guilty. I don't blame you. You saving me was already a great kindness, and I will remember this favor."
"Yi'er, that's not what I meant. Today is your happy day, you must be joyful. Remember?"
"Mhm."
Ling Luo Yi's crimson eyes were gentle and happy, but there was no trace of the shyness of a newlywed. This left Qiu Yuanxi, who had wanted to tease her, with no opportunity. Looking at Ling Luo Yi in her wedding attire, Qiu Yuanxi thought of someone else, and her emotions became somewhat melancholic.
Ling Luo Yi saw the change in Qiu Yuanxi's emotions in the mirror and also noticed that her hair was styled as an unmarried woman again. She asked, "A Yuan, you must have seen him, right? Have the misunderstandings between you two been resolved?"
"Mhm." Qiu Yuanxi wanted to say something, but with Chu Xi present, she had to find a way to communicate something only they would understand.
Before she could think of anything, Chu Xi spoke up, "You are the current Saintess of Medicine, aren't you?"
Qiu Yuanxi heard her address her and quickly looked over, seeing Chu Xi placing a hairpin in Ling Luo Yi's hair. She replied, "Yes."
"I know her background. You don't need to hide from me. Say what you want to say."
"Ah?" Qiu Yuanxi didn't understand immediately and looked at Ling Luo Yi blankly.
"A Yuan, she is my master, and also the first Saintess of War. Since she chose me, she must have investigated my background thoroughly. You don't need to hide your words from her."
"Oh." Qiu Yuanxi finally understood what they meant and spoke directly, "Little Luo'er, I heard your brother, no, I heard Ling Luochen say that you are not his biological sister, you are..."
Qiu Yuanxi couldn't finish her sentence because it was too shocking for her. She wasn't unfamiliar with the concept of soul possession, but it was different when it happened to someone else versus her friend.
Ling Luo Yi sighed and said, "A Yuan, he didn't lie to you. I am indeed not his sister, and I'm not even from this world. It was an accident that brought me to the Ancient Spirit Continent. Coincidentally, I met his sister who had fallen off a cliff and died. We made a deal: his sister gave me her body, and I was reborn using her body."
"Little Luo'er, actually, it's not that I can't accept it. For our level, the body is just a shell. It's just that I feel sorry for him. Although he has uncles, aunts, and younger siblings, he is the only one left from his father's lineage. Actually, when I heard the news of Grandpa Ling's passing, I felt sad for him, but also a little relieved. Relieved that he still had a sister, because I knew you would come back. But I didn't expect his sister had already... Now he's truly alone."
"A Yuan, have you forgotten someone? As long as you are there, he won't be alone."
"Little Luo'er, I know. I won't leave him, but a lover and a family member are not the same thing. I understand why you want to distance yourself from the Ling family, but he treated you as a sister."
"It is precisely because he treated me as a sister that I must distance myself from the Ling family. If his sister were still alive, I wouldn't have to do this. But she is dead, and it's unfair to her."
"But, what if his sister agreed? Wasn't your deal with his sister..."
Before Qiu Yuanxi could finish, she was interrupted, "A Yuan, we cannot make decisions for the deceased. Moreover, I don't want to be a substitute for someone else. And, I quite liked his sister."
Qiu Yuanxi was silent for a moment and then said, "I understand, Little Luo'er. Just, could you write to me often in the future so we know how you are doing?"
"Okay."
"Alright, you two," Chu Xi said after listening to them. "Saintess of Medicine, today is Yi'er's big day. Don't bring up sad things anymore. Yi'er, didn't you say you were an orphan before? Now you have family and friends, be happy."
"Understood, Master."
"Alright, the auspicious hour has arrived. Yi'er, we should go out."
Chu Xi and Qiu Yuanxi helped Ling Luo Yi out. There was no veil or fan-unveiling ceremony at demon weddings. So, as soon as the door opened, Ling Luo Yi saw Gu Yuncheng, dressed in a blue wedding robe, standing outside the hall, staring at her without blinking.
Gu Yuncheng watched Ling Luo Yi walk towards him step by step, his heart soaring. He excitedly took Ling Luo Yi's hand and, suppressing his excitement, said, "Luo Luo, you are so beautiful, it's as if heaven and earth have lost their color."
"A Su, you're exaggerating," Ling Luo Yi said helplessly, as if she hadn't seen herself in a mirror.
"Not at all. Luo Luo, let me help you into the sedan."
Seeing the eager Gu Yuncheng, Ling Luo Yi couldn't help but say, "A Su, is there any need to be so rushed?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuncheng said solemnly, "Luo Luo, I have waited for this moment for over two hundred years, how could I not be eager?"
Ling Luo Yi no longer wanted to speak, letting him have his way.
After helping Ling Luo Yi into the sedan, Gu Yuncheng mounted his horse, receiving the blessings of his people. This was not a demon custom; Gu Yuncheng had merged the human weddings he had witnessed with demon weddings.
The demon populace had long anticipated this marriage and had no objections.
Ling Luo Yi watched Gu Yuncheng happily receiving blessings on his horse. For some reason, she suddenly recalled her time in the 23rd century. Memories she thought she had forgotten resurfaced one by one, only to be completely suppressed by Gu Yuncheng, leaving her memory with only his presence.
A Su, perhaps those twenty years of misery were trials I had to endure to meet you. So, from now on, please guide me.
As if sensing her gaze, Gu Yuncheng turned his head and met Ling Luo Yi's smiling eyes. His heart bloomed like a flower. He replayed his life in his mind; the memories before meeting Ling Luo Yi had become blurry. Only Ling Luo Yi's memory was deeply etched into his mind, something he cherished and never wished to forget.
Luo Luo, it turns out that for thousands of years, I had never been truly moved, and it was all to give you my complete heart. From now on, your wish is my command.
At this moment, the sun was just right, the weather was perfect. Among countless people, my gaze was only on you, and you were the only one who stirred my emotions.