Tang Yi did not know whether Ximen Qingkong, standing there like a block of wood, had seen everyone's looks or read the meaning in their eyes. But she had seen them, and she understood.
Whether she was willing to or not, Tang Yi knew that Ximen Qingkong had truly become the greatest joke of the day.
Perhaps he was not merely a joke. There was also much sympathy and pity, and she herself was one of those who pitied him.
She did not know whether Ximen Qingkong, the dignified top expert on the Pill Ranking, needed such sympathy and pity.
But she truly did not think Ximen Qingkong needed to appear here any longer. Not only should he not be here, the best course would be for him to leave Xuanwei's side, leave completely, and never again appear beside Xuanwei.
That way, perhaps everyone would merely think that this man had given everything for nothing and failed to obtain what he wanted.
But if he remained at Xuanwei's side, then he would truly become a joke. Everyone who saw him would think him a joke. His lonely coldness would not win sympathy, only draw even more ridicule.
She could not imagine how Ximen Qingkong would face every person he met in the future if he continued to remain beside Xuanwei—every person he saw day after day, night after night...
On their wedding night, the bridal chamber was utterly quiet. The newlyweds sat side by side beside the couch. The man was expressionless, while the woman behind her pearl curtain was equally unmoved.
Outside the bridal chamber, Ximen Qingkong still stood guard.
Tang Yi silently watched this scene from not far away.
Inside the bridal chamber, Xuanwei raised her hand and removed her phoenix crown herself.
Hao Cheng slowly turned to