Of course, Jun Xiaoyao was not the type to be henpecked.
He stepped forward and very naturally reached out, embracing Jiang Shengyi's soft and slender waist.
Jiang Shengyi did not struggle, nor did she complain.
If Jiang Luoli were here, she might have even acted cute.
"She really is a very good woman," Jiang Shengyi said with a slight parting of her red lips.
"So, Sister Shengyi, are you jealous?" Jun Xiaoyao asked with a faint smile, smelling Jiang Shengyi's hair.
Jiang Shengyi remained silent.
To personally see Jun Xiaoyao embrace another woman, even if it was just a polite hug, it was impossible for her not to feel a little jealous.
Any woman, more or less, would have such emotions.
However, compared to women like Ling Yuan and Yuan Che, who had strong possessive desires, Jiang Shengyi would deliberately suppress her feelings.
She didn't want Jun Xiaoyao to think she was an unreasonable woman.
For example, Jiang Luoli, with her personality, could freely act cute with Jun Xiaoyao.
But Jiang Shengyi couldn't do that.
She was more like a gentle, kind, and understanding elder sister from next door.
She only had a warm embrace, and it was only open for Jun Xiaoyao.
"Not saying anything means you admit it?" Jun Xiaoyao teased.
Jiang Shengyi was slightly shy and found it hard to speak, so she could only lean her head against Jun Xiaoyao's chest.
The two silently enjoyed this rare moment of quiet and tenderness.
"By the way, Sister Shengyi, your cultivation…"
Jun Xiaoyao had wanted to ask earlier.
Because he himself possessed the Holy Body Dao Embryo, he could sense that Jiang Shengyi's cultivation had progressed greatly during this period.
An ethereal, immortal-like aura emanated from her, as if she was about to Ascend.
"Yes, I have successfully cultivated the Twelve Orifices Immortal Heart, but it still needs to be consolidated and strengthened," Jiang Shengyi said softly.
Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao's heart sank.
He didn't feel overly happy because he remembered the glimpse of the future he had seen.
The scene of Jiang Shengyi 'taking out her heart' during the chaotic calamity in the shattered Universe.
If Jiang Shengyi had not cultivated the Twelve Orifices Immortal Heart, Jun Xiaoyao might have been happier.
"What's wrong, Xiaoyao? Are you unhappy?"
Seemingly sensing a trace of difference in Jun Xiaoyao's expression, Jiang Shengyi raised her pure and peerless face to look at Jun Xiaoyao.
"No, of course not," Jun Xiaoyao said.
It was better not to tell her about that glimpse of the future.
What Jun Xiaoyao didn't know was that Jiang Shengyi also had a secret she hadn't told him.
When Jiang Shengyi inherited the West Queen Mother's Legacy, the West Queen Mother had asked her if she was willing to sacrifice herself for her beloved.
Jiang Shengyi's answer was yes.
These two, both truly sincere, each kept a secret from the other.
And these secrets were both for the other's good.
One could only say that all of this was fate.
"Sister Shengyi, actually, you don't have to Cultivate so hard," Jun Xiaoyao said.
He gently stroked Jiang Shengyi's hair, which was as white as Cang Xue.
Seeing this hair, he remembered how Jiang Shengyi's hair had turned white overnight for him.
"Xiaoyao, I'm not working hard," Jiang Shengyi said, revealing a sweet and contented smile.
"It's a kind of happiness to strive for the person you admire."
"And Xiaoyao, I am very greedy."
"I don't just want to be with you for this lifetime."
"I also want to be with you forever, to watch the world change through the ages together."
"Until the era perishes, and the world ends, I want to be by your side, watching flowers bloom and fall with you."
"And all of this requires powerful strength."
Jiang Shengyi's tone was very sincere and firm.
She looked at Jun Xiaoyao very seriously.
These words were not some earth-shattering, soul-stirring declaration, but they truly touched Jun Xiaoyao's Heart-Nature.
Because companionship is the longest confession of love.
"Sister Shengyi, after these miscellaneous matters are handled, we will hold our engagement banquet," Jun Xiaoyao said very seriously.
Jiang Shengyi had waited for so long.
It was time to fulfill his promise and give her an explanation.
"Mm."
Jiang Shengyi's delicate face flushed, revealing a shy and happy, charming smile.
Jun Xiaoyao leaned down and kissed her gently, bringing with it a sweet, clear fragrance.
Jiang Shengyi was also intoxicated in it.
The atmosphere at this moment was tender.
The feeling at this moment was happiness.
Who knows how long passed.
The two did not separate.
At their Realm, not needing to breathe was not an issue.
Theoretically, they could kiss until the end of time.
However, at a certain moment, Jun Xiaoyao still let go and looked outside.
"Who's there?"
A graceful figure, radiating Immortal Qi, appeared somewhat awkwardly.
"I'm sorry, I've disturbed you two."
This figure was none other than Celestial Maiden Tianlai, Yun Tianlai.
After the Jun Emperor Court banquet, Celestial Maiden Tianlai had not left.
Now, she wanted to find Jun Xiaoyao, but instead stumbled upon such a scene.
Jiang Shengyi's face was extremely flushed, and her pearly teeth bit her red lips.
Even with Jun Xiaoyao's calm and composed Heart-Nature, a faint trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes at this moment.
After all, any man would be unhappy to be interrupted like this.
"Celestial Maiden Tianlai, is something the matter?" Jun Xiaoyao asked, maintaining his composure.
"I'm sorry, it's..." Celestial Maiden Tianlai hesitated.
"Celestial Maiden Tianlai, just speak directly. Is it about Jiang Luoli?" Jun Xiaoyao said.
Celestial Maiden Tianlai's bright eyes widened slightly.
"Are you a deity, or a fortune teller?"
"It's not hard to guess," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
He had noticed earlier that Yun Tianlai's expression seemed unusual when she arrived.
Clearly, it wasn't just about attending the banquet.
Celestial Maiden Tianlai's expression was somewhat hesitant, and she glanced at Jiang Shengyi.
"They are all our own people, speak," Jun Xiaoyao said, waving his hand.
Jiang Shengyi revealed a knowing smile.
For both sides, this unconditional trust was the most precious thing.
Celestial Maiden Tianlai let out a soft breath, her expression also carrying a hint of apology.
"Young Master Jun, I hope you won't be too angry when you hear this news..."
"Oh?" Jun Xiaoyao's expression held a hint of playfulness.
He was always very concerned about Jiang Luoli's matters.
"Don't tell me something has happened to Jiang Luoli," Jun Xiaoyao's tone turned cold.
"That's not it. No one would harm Jiang Luoli. She has been cultivating very well in Immortal Mausoleum, with exceptional talent, and is highly regarded by many Big Shots."
Celestial Maiden Tianlai explained.
"Since that's the case, then what do you mean...?"
Celestial Maiden Tianlai finally mustered her courage and looked at Jun Xiaoyao, saying, "Actually, Jiang Luoli might be set to have an arranged marriage, a union with another restricted area."
With just one sentence, Celestial Maiden Tianlai immediately felt the temperature of the entire pavilion drop to freezing point!
She couldn't help but shiver.
Jun Xiaoyao's face was expressionless, his eyes as cold as a winter spring.