With that simple sentence from Rong Yuan, Gu Lingzhi suddenly felt calm. Her eyes that were hidden behind the veil shifted downwards to see Rong Yuan’s strong hands clasping hers on her lap. 

Rong Yuan’s hands were strong and smooth, a culmination of his cultivation strength. This pair of hands had held hers many times before and after that day, it would lead her into Rong Yuan’s world forever. 

“Alright,” Gu Lingzhi lightly called before she placed her hands on top of Rong Yuan’s, effectively consenting to giving herself to him. 

Rong Yuan tightened his grip around her and all of a sudden, Gu Lingzhi found herself being pulled into a tight embrace. She nested her head into Rong Yuan’s chest comfortably. 

“Lingzhi…I can’t even explain how happy I am!” Rong Yuan’s excited voice echoed through Gu Lingzhi’s head, causing her lips to curl into a smile. It seemed that she was not the only one who was nervous. Gu Lingzhi could feel Rong Yuan’s heart pounding against his chest, exposing his feelings for her. 

At that point, the wedding helper’s voice rang out, stopping Rong...