The most melodramatic rebirth in history

Chapter 432 Tying Grass and Carrying a Ring, Giving Gifts

"Senior Brother Qiu Bai, how are the brothers of the Wolf Fang Guard doing lately?"

"Hehe, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have thought you had long forgotten about them!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Qiubai raised his eyebrows slightly.

In fact, the mission of the Wolf Fang Guards was accomplished after Leng Ningshuang left with the Murong Divine Envoy and the cause and effect of the Nine Infants Land collapsed.

Therefore, as early as half a year ago, Xiang Qiubai publicly announced the disbandment of the Wolf Fang Guard.

Of course, this is also what condensation frost means!
However, although the Wolf Fang Guards have retired successfully, they were once low-level evil spirit masters. Even if they sincerely repent and reform, they will inevitably be ostracized and discriminated against by outsiders.

Therefore, Feng Ling was naturally very concerned about where they would go after regaining their freedom, and whether they would be willing to accept proper resettlement from the Holy City of Fierce Ghosts.

"Junior brother, don't worry, they're doing well!"

Wang Qingfeng's concern remained undiminished. Xiang Qiubai nodded and smiled, "Except for Sun Laoliu and Guo Xiaojiu, who were fortunate enough to join the city defense enforcement team, the rest of the brothers were tired of the life of fighting and killing, so they all stayed in the suburban town and returned to the peaceful life that ordinary people should live!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling nodded, "That's good!"

As the two were talking, Ji Sheng and Mo Yu brought over several plates of carefully prepared sweet pastries, as well as a set of teacups filled with fragrant tea.

Steam rises gently, and the aroma of tea fills the air!
The group sat down around the stone table and savored the meal.

Ji Sheng would occasionally roll up her sleeves and stand up to enthusiastically refill everyone's teacups. In particular, when she approached Xiang Qiubai with a shy expression to refill his teacup, the latter immediately and politely held up the teacup with both hands to receive it.

"Sheng'er, I can handle things like refilling tea myself from now on. I'm not that weak yet!"

"Bai Lang, these are all things we should do. Please don't say anything, or you'll spill the tea and get burned!"

The two appeared to be a harmonious and respectful couple in every gesture.

"Knotting grass and carrying a ring... Sister Sheng, Senior Brother Qiu Bai, have you already tied the knot and gotten married?"

Suddenly, Feng Ling noticed that Ji Sheng and Xiang Qiubai had two red rope bracelets tied to their exposed wrists as they rolled up their sleeves to refill tea and raised their cups to receive tea.

The red rope bracelet is exquisitely crafted, made by weaving mugwort and scallion rope using a special technique.

Mugwort has several meanings. One of them is that it symbolizes peace and stability and can ward off evil and ensure safety.

It is said that during prayers, red threads woven from mugwort are hung all over ancestral halls and temples, representing peace, good fortune, abundant blessings, and longevity.

This meaning was widely circulated in ancient times, but unfortunately, the cultural tradition was interrupted.

Secondly, because the word "ai" in "artemisia" sounds like the word "love," it also represents longing and romantic love.

Sending mugwort, also written as "sending love," means expressing affection. Therefore, young men and women who are mutually attracted often exchange mugwort ropes to express their feelings.

Thirdly, bracelets made of carefully woven mugwort rope are given to each other as a symbol of marriage and mutual respect and love.

Typically, the act of exchanging moxa bracelets occurs during the exchange of tokens of love between newlyweds, intended to enhance the sense of ceremony in the wedding.

Furthermore, the "scallion" in "scallion rope" is a homophone for "smart," representing intelligence.

Therefore, when mugwort rope and scallion rope meet and are woven together into a red rope bracelet, it symbolizes that the newlyweds will give birth to a clever and intelligent child in the coming year.

In addition, because our ancestors have a tradition of valuing good omens and auspicious meanings, the combination of these two plants also has a derived meaning: the presence of scallions and mugwort represents love and affection, which is a blessing for newlyweds to have love and affection, live in harmony and happiness forever!
"Life is not just about distant mountains and rivers, but also about humble cottages and simple fences!"

Xiang Qiubai blew out the steaming hot tea, took a sip of tea calmly, and admitted it quite frankly: "About three months ago, on a night with many stars and a bright moon, Sheng'er and I consummated our marriage."

Then, as if remembering something, he immediately put down his teacup and added with a smile, "However, our wedding was witnessed by heaven and earth, and the sun, moon and stars were invited to witness the ceremony. We did not disturb anyone else!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling and Mo Yu gently turned their teacups, their eyes fixed on the rippling tea, as if deep in thought.

Seeing this, Ji Sheng rolled her eyes at Xiang Qiu. All she did was take me to see a sunrise and sunset, and stargaze all night. Why describe it in such a dreamy and colorful way, making people imagine things for no reason?

So, Ji Sheng said seriously, "Feng Ling, Mo Yu, you shouldn't mind, right? You know that your Senior Brother Qiu Bai and I have special circumstances. Even if we wait until you wake up to get married, we can't invite you to our wedding banquet. So, we..."

"Sister Sheng, there's no need to explain. Although we couldn't attend your wedding banquet, we did get to enjoy the wedding tea, so this gift must be given!"

As he spoke, Feng Ling took out two exquisite white jade tokens from his pocket and handed them over.

The white jade token shimmered with light, and the eight characters "Holy City of Fierce Ghosts" and "Honorary Guest" were clearly engraved on both sides.

Ji Sheng was quite tempted, but Xiang Qiubai hesitated and said, "This is too precious, I can't..."

The words have not yet fallen.

Feng Ling seemed to have anticipated this scene, and feigned displeasure, immediately interrupting, "What? You can be Lin Mu's guest elder in Wuyang City, but you can't be Qiu Bai's guest elder in my Fierce Ghost Holy City?"

Linmu was Xiang Qiubai's former alias, which also represented his deep affection for Leng Ningshuang.

Replacing the "wood" radical in the lower right corner of the character "霖" with the "eye" radical creates the character "霜". The character "霜" with the "rain" radical swept away from its top represents Xiang Qiubai, troubled by love.

"What's past is past, why bring it up to put me in a difficult position? Fine, anyway, this honorary guest elder position is a cushy job with a high salary, we'll accept it. I just hope you won't regret it later!"

Xiang Qiubai first sighed helplessly, then chuckled and tactfully gestured for Ji Sheng to take both white jade tokens.

Clearly, his position in the family is very low!
However, Xiang Qiubai was enjoying watching Ji Sheng's back as she swayed and entered the house.

He couldn't help but glance at Feng Ling and Mo Yu, and sighed, "Let's tie our red ribbons with wormwood and scallions, and laugh together in the immortal realm! Although I can't give her a grand and solemn wedding, this romantic ritual of tying grass and holding rings is indispensable. I hope you, Junior Brother Feng Ling and Miss Mo Yu, won't laugh at me!"

"Ah, Senior Brother's actions are both classical and elegant, yet romantic and tender. I have learned a lot from you!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling sat up straight, raised his teacup, and used tea as a substitute for… ah, bah! Feng Ling directly took out a fine wine from his sealed ring, had the Demon Jade serve it to each other, and then toasted Xiang Qiubai with a cup.

The red string bracelet with wormwood embodies the metaphors of love, loyalty, and commitment, naturally symbolizing Xiang Qiubai's sincere love and promise to Ji Sheng.

This genuine expression of emotion, unconstrained by worldly conventions and daring to break with convention, commands Feng Ling's utmost respect; how could he possibly ridicule or slander it?

"Bai Lang, are you drinking behind my back?" Just as Xiang Qiubai shakily put down his cup, Ji Sheng came from the inner room following the smell.

"No, no, it's just that Junior Brother Feng Ling was having a drinking spree, and I was just using tea instead of alcohol to liven things up!"

Feng Ling: "..."

Xiang Qiubai, quick-witted, hurriedly drank a few mouthfuls of tea, but felt it wasn't enough.

Immediately, after a quick glance, he grabbed the leftover medicinal soup from the table with his right hand, pinched his nose with his left hand, made a bitter face, and slurped it up.

"Ugh..." Seeing this, Mo Yu finally couldn't hold back anymore and ran to the side to calm herself down.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Sheng walked over and placed the tray covered with a curtain on the table. She leaned closer to Xiang Qiubai, frowned, and sniffed the air.

"Sheng'er, don't you still believe me?"

Xiang Qiubai remained as calm as an old dog, deliberately opening his mouth and exhaling a breath: "Smell it if you don't believe me!"

It stinks, it smells like medicine!
Ji Sheng quickly turned her pretty face away, covering her nose and complaining, "You better pray I don't catch you!"

Every time a creature hatches, it's a new beginning...

The world is full of chaos and troubles; may the sages and saints offer you a pure land for your souls.

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