Chapter 197: Alone amidst a Crowd

Jun Huang watched as the matchmaker helped Wan’er cross the brazier placed at the door. After going through several more rituals, Wan’er entered the main hall. Inside, Zhang Yuan’s family members sat on the main seats. The ceremony ended after she and Zhang Yuan bowed to the god, their family, and each other.

During the banquet, Zhang Yuan stood proudly among the crowd. He had learned to mingle with other people. He was no longer the lost scholar whose talent went unnoticed.

Jun Huang should be happy for him, but she couldn’t manage a smile no matter how hard she tried.

Nan Xun knew that the wedding must have brought up memories she didn’t want to be remind of. Zhang Yuan had married the woman of his dream and earned his fame and glory, while Jun Huang was all alone, unable to find her brother. The difference between them was as great as the distance between heaven and hell.

Nan Xun didn’t like seeing her wallow. He knew that Jun...