They stood before the priest, who began to read the declaration of love and then solemnly asked the groom, "Mr. Shouya, do you take Miss Xinya to be your wife? In good times and in bad, in wealth and in poverty, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish each other forever, from this day forward until death do you part. And do you promise to be faithful to one another?"
"I do!" Shouya eagerly agreed to take Xinya as his wife, gazing at her affectionately while his hand instinctively tightened around hers.
"Miss Xinya, do you take Mr. Shouya to be your husband? In good times and in bad, in wealth and in poverty, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish each other forever, from this day forward until death do you part. And do you promise to be faithful to one another?"
An Xinya glanced at Shouya beside her, lifted her head, and said to the priest, "I do!"
Everyone witnessed this couple finally becoming one, their emotions running high!
"Now, exchange your rings!" the priest said with a serious expression.
The bridesmaid took the rings from the shell and handed them to Shouya. He took the ring, held her heart in his hands, and placed it on her ring finger. The sparkling ring signified that she was the one he loved for life, vowing never to leave her side.
An Xinya also took a ring from the bridesmaid and placed it on Shouya's hand. The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes through the veil!
All the guests erupted into warm applause. As the applause subsided, a slight smile appeared on the priest's face as he said to them, "The groom may kiss the bride!"
Shouya lifted the white veil; Xinya shyly lowered her eyes. At that moment, she was beautiful and enchanting! He slowly bent down and gently kissed her rose-petal lips, reluctant to part from her mouth while looking deeply into her eyes. From now on, Xinya would be Shouya's wife!
The guests applauded once more...
"Congratulations! You can finally be together! When are you planning to have children?" Faisal approached them with a smile, wrapping his arm around Ieyako's waist.
Rafas also came over to Yan Wushuang's side; tonight she wore a strapless bridesmaid dress that accentuated her snow-white skin, making her look incredibly beautiful!
Xinya shyly lowered her head without speaking; it felt like a roller coaster ride—nervous yet excited with mixed emotions. Hearing Faisal's question made her even more anxious and somewhat at a loss.
"This will happen naturally!" Shouya replied with a smile to Faisal.
"Now the three of us brothers have ended our single lives, put an end to those days of fighting and killing, and finally found our lifelong partners, creating happy families..." Faisal said with emotion.
Shouya and Rafas felt the same way; they no longer wanted to live in a world of scheming and intrigue, but instead wished to spend the rest of their lives peacefully with their beloved women.
Xinya had already returned to the room with Wushuang and Yezi, changing into a stunning red qipao that left a breathtaking impression.
Sitting in front of the vanity, she wore a subtle smile as she looked at her reflection in the mirror, truly beautiful! Wushuang was behind her, styling her hair, making her appear noble and elegant.
"I really envy you for being able to wear such a beautiful qipao. There was no such moment at my wedding!" Ieyako said with a hint of regret. However, she felt happy for her good friend who had found her own happiness after marrying Brother Shouya.
Xinya's face flushed with color at the compliment, and she lowered her eyelids again, her long eyelashes casting shadows over her cheeks. Such moments are common in Chinese weddings, allowing the bride to toast the guests.
Stepping out of the room and into the hall, the guests had already begun their meals. Shouya, chatting with the guests, noticed Xinya coming out in her red qipao, looking truly enchanting!
He bowed slightly to the guests and walked briskly to Xinya's side, his eyes shining as he sincerely praised her, "Xinya, you look beautiful!"
Her cheeks flushed once more as Xinya smiled shyly, a mix of bashfulness and joy on her lips.
Shouya took her hand and walked up to the stage to address the guests below: "Dear friends, hello! Today I am genuinely happy and excited because I am finally getting married and marrying the woman I love. I have so much to say that I don't know where to start, but I know that all my words can ultimately be summed up in two: 'Thank you.'
First of all, I want to thank all of you friends for coming here today to witness this important moment in my and Xinya's love story. Without you all, there would be no unforgettable wedding for my wife and me.
Secondly, I want to thank Xinya's grandmother. I want to say thank you for entrusting your precious granddaughter to me, a young man. Thank you for your trust; I will not let you down. But I must say that I will use my life to make her the happiest woman in the world..."
As soon as he finished speaking, warm applause erupted once again!
Grandma An sat in her chair with tears in her eyes, happily watching them and sincerely wishing them well. She hoped they would quickly have a child so she could hold one in her arms.
Shouya presented the prepared 999 roses to Xinya, who was so moved that she tightly embraced him.
Afterward, Shouya and Xinya raised their glasses to toast all the distinguished guests present, who all wished the newlyweds well.
Major media reporters rushed to cover their wedding, and on the same day, news broke that British Third Prince Morina of Windsor would inherit the throne next week!
Therefore, he could not attend their wedding, but he had called to sincerely congratulate them and even warned Shouya over the phone to love Xinya well and protect her. He made it clear that if he ever wronged or hurt her, he would not let it go and would ensure that Xinya became his princess.
After the wedding ceremony, the guests began to leave the St. Regis Hotel, and Shouya and Xinya bid them farewell. Finally, Rafas and Yan Wushuang left first, leaving only Faisal and Ieyako behind.
Xinya spoke at length with her grandmother, shedding tears. Although she usually lived at Shouya's house, things were different now; she was now Shouya's wife and would likely not visit her grandmother's home often.
Later, Shouya instructed the driver to take Grandma An back to her town. The matters at the St. Regis Hotel had been settled, and they headed home.
Having drunk a fair amount of alcohol, Shouya's face was flushed; he wasn't very drunk but found it inconvenient to drive. Thus, Faisal drove them home.
Upon arriving home, An Xin Ya, dressed in a red qipao, brewed a cup of dark brown tea for him.
At the wedding, he had been forced by other guests to drink several glasses of red wine. Not accustomed to drinking, he felt a bit dizzy after just a few cups.
Shouya loosened his tie and accepted the tea that Xinya had prepared for him. He lifted his eyes to look at her and said, "Thank you!"
An Xin Ya simply smiled without saying anything. Looking at his beautiful wife Xinya, he lowered his head to kiss her but was rejected. She frowned slightly and said, "No, you smell of alcohol." After saying this, she picked up the already prepared wedding dress along with other outfits and took them upstairs to hang them up.
Gazing at the pure white wedding dress and recalling everything from today, Xinya felt as if she were dreaming. But it wasn't a dream; it was real—she truly married Shouya, truly became his wife.
With light steps, Shouya entered the room. Taking advantage of her momentary distraction, he wrapped his arms around her from behind, pressing his warm body against her back. Resting his chin on her shoulder, he whispered softly, "Xinya, tonight is our wedding night; we should..."
Sensing the strong, pungent smell of alcohol coming from him, An Xin Ya couldn't help but frown. She forcefully pried his hand away from her, turned around, grabbed his shoulders, and looked at Shouya, whose face was flushed and reeked of alcohol. She said, "You smell like alcohol all over; who would want to share a bed with you? Go wash up quickly!"
"Don't! My Xinya..." It was clear he was being clingy under the influence of alcohol and tried to pull An Xin Ya closer. She pushed him away with force, turning her face aside.
The smell of alcohol hit her again, and An Xin Ya felt a wave of nausea rise in her throat. "Ugh..." She quickly covered her mouth and rushed outside, bursting into the bathroom where she leaned over the toilet and painfully vomited. She hadn't eaten much that night, just had some red wine, and what came out was red wine—bright red...
Shouya finally came to his senses and hurried in. Seeing her in such a state made him anxious and worried. He approached her to support her and frowned as he asked, "Xinya, what's wrong? Are you okay? Is it serious?"
Was it the strong smell of alcohol on him that made her feel so unwell? He really was a disobedient child; he knew women disliked men who smelled of alcohol as it would make them feel repulsed.
An Xin Ya, pale from vomiting, shook her head and waved her hand to indicate she was fine. It was probably because she hadn't eaten anything tonight, had drunk some red wine, and then smelled the alcohol on him that made her feel nauseous and led to her vomiting...
Shouya nervously helped her up, looking at her apologetically. He then assisted her back to the room and sat her on the bed. He quickly poured her a glass of water and said apologetically, "I'm sorry; I should have taken a shower!"
As An Xin Ya drank the water, she felt much better. Hearing Shouya apologize didn't seem to soften her heart; she shot him a glare and ignored him.
"Wife, I'm really sorry! Please don't be mad at me. I know I was wrong; I won't do it again next time. I'll go take a shower right now and come out clean and smelling good..." Seeing that she was upset, Shouya apologized again.
With her back turned to him, An Xin Ya didn't say a word. Her previously pale face had started to regain some color. After taking a few more sips of water, the earlier wave of nausea disappeared. Noticing he was still sitting there, she said, "Aren't you going to hurry up and take a shower?"
"Yes, my lady!" Shouya had intended to kiss her on the cheek but thought better of it after seeing her earlier condition. He quickly got up and walked to the bathroom.
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