People from the other factions were also puzzled and found it strange that Qian Xunji had suddenly married.
"The Pope of Spirit Hall suddenly got married? Isn't this too abrupt?"
"There was no word before that Qian Xunji intended to form a marriage alliance. Why was he suddenly in such a hurry to marry?"
"Who knows? But Qian Xunji only married in his fifties. It really was time for him to have an heir."
"That's true. The Qian Clan of Spirit Hall couldn't go without an heir forever."
"The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul of the Qian Clan is passed down through a single line. They couldn't let the line end with Qian Xunji."
"Still, his marriage partner is quite exceptional—the eldest daughter of Qian Lin from the Angel Branch Family. Both her talent and beauty are first-rate."
In private, people from all sides discussed the matter endlessly.
Yet they did not dare speak openly about it. After all, Spirit Hall's strength was there for all to see.
They were guests, so all they had to do was offer their blessings.
On the day of the wedding, Qian Xunji stood in the center of the hall, dressed in red robes.
Qian Xueqing stood at his side, her fiery red gown making her appear even more radiant and alluring.
The two stood side by side, accepting congratulations from guests of every faction.
Qian Xunji's expression was calm, revealing little emotion.
Yet when he looked at Qian Xueqing beside him, there was still a hint of gentleness in his gaze.
Since they were husband and wife, he would give her the respect and care she deserved.
That was the most basic responsibility he had as a husband.
A month after their marriage, Qian Xunji discovered that Qian Xueqing was pregnant.
This delighted Qian