Chapter 17
Wedding and Dancing
Fengjiu sat in front of her dressing table as she brushed her hair. They had just gotten back from the garden. Donghua appeared from behind her and bent down to wrap his arms around her waist. "Are you sleepy?" Fengjiu shook her head as she continued brushing her hair. "Let me," Donghua took the brush from her hands and gently brushed her long, black hair. Fengjiu didn't say anything as she sat there. She looked at his reflection in the mirror as he brushed her hair. He was so gentle, as he brushed her hair meticulously. She never thought she would see Donghua this gentle in her entire lifetime. She suddenly wished that she could live at this moment forever.
"Donghua... Thank you for marrying me," Donghua's hand paused as he looked at Fengjiu through the mirror. He didn't know what to say as his heart squeezed painfully in his chest. It should be me thanking you for marrying me Jiu'er... After all the pain I've caused you.
Fengjiu reached a hand behind her and gently caressed Donghua's cheek. He saw her smiling sweetly at him from the mirror. He didn't say anything and let her touch him as he continued brushing her hair.
Once he finished brushing her hair, he broke out into a smile. He leaned closer to Fengjiu as he pressed a light kiss to her neck. Fengjiu stared at the mirror and witnessed Donghua's passionate eyes once again. By the time she came back to her senses, Donghua was already pushing aside her thin robe as he pressed kisses on her neck, then down to her chest.
"Donghua..." Fengjiu murmured as Donghua turned her around to face him. She gently held his head as he pressed more kisses to her chest, alternating between soft kisses and biting.
Slowly, Fengjiu's thin robe was littered on the floor followed by Donghua's. Beneath the glow of the lamps, the two figures entwined themselves in each other. Many times, she was pressed against the mirror as he took her against her dressing table. They moved from the dressing table, to the wall, then the bed. Fengjiu laid on her side as he entered her from behind.
"Donghua," Fengjiu gasped as the sensations she felt threatened to overwhelm her. "Hnn...." She moaned as she felt wave after wave of pleasure filled her body. "Jiu'er..." Donghua murmured as he pressed a kiss to her neck.
Fengjiu sprawled on Donghua's chest as they both calmed down. He held her tightly as Fengjiu played with the strands of his hair. "Donghua..."
"Mm?"
"I love you very much."
"..."
Donghua pulled his wife closer and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Fengjiu buried her head on his chest as she pressed a kiss to his heart. Fengjiu fell asleep as Donghua caressed her small face. He smiled at her cute face as he pulled her closer and closed his eyes to sleep.
The next morning, Donghua watched Fengjiu lying on his chest sleeping. His lips quirked up to a smile as he watched her peaceful face. His eyes went down to her left hand resting on his heart. He didn't want to wake her up, but he had to so they wouldn't be late for the wedding procession. He took her hand and pressed a light kiss to her fingers. When she didn't stir, he trailed kisses from her hand, to her arm, then to her neck.
Fengjiu finally woke up to feel Donghua nibbling on her neck. He was going to leave a mark! "Donghua!" Fengjiu murmured coquettishly as she tried to stop him, but he didn't listen. A fresh red mark was left on her skin along with the countless marks he had left last night. Fengjiu blushed before trying to get up but Donghua pulled her back before kissing her forehead.
"Good morning Jiu'er, I have a present for you." Fengjiu's eyes twinkled as she looked up to him. Another present? Donghua took her left hand and placed a ring on her finger. Fengjiu was stunned by the pretty purple glow it had and looked at Donghua with wide eyes. Donghua smiled at her dumbfounded expression and pressed a kiss to her lips.
"Get up. We'll be late."
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The banquet after Bai Qian and Yehua's wedding was starting. Bai Qian sat beside Yehua as they talked happily. Donghua watched them wondering where his wife was. He was about to get up and look for her himself, but the announcement froze him on the spot.
"Her Highness Bai Fengjiu, Queen of Qingqiu, will be performing a special dance for Her Highness Crown Princess and His Highness Crown Prince!"
Fengjiu entered the banquet hall clad in a beautiful purple robe, matching the color of Donghua's robes. Donghua furrowed his eyebrows at the sight of her. It wasn't appropriate for royals to dance in front of a crowd. Donghua usually didn't care about rules, but this was his wife! He didn't want anyone else to see her dance. Even if it was a special presentation.
Fengjiu caught his eye and gave him a bewitching wink. Donghua was frozen in his seat as his hand clenched into a fist. He looked around the hall to see countless male deities admiring Fengjiu. They were eyeing his wife! Abominable! Donghua was about to stand up and take her away but Fengjiu gave him a placating look. He obediently sat down with furrowed eyebrows. He was... very angry! And... very jealous!
The music started playing as Fengjiu raised her arms into her beginning pose. She moved gracefully as she blended her actions with the music. Everyone's eyes were fixed on her as she danced. Donghua watched his beautiful wife dance for many people with clenched fists.
Her body was lithe and graceful as she twirled around. The crowd watched her transfixed by her beauty and grace. Donghua always knew Fengjiu was beautiful, but he only realized now that he was not the only one who thought so. The music started slowing down as Fengjiu gracefully moved her arms, twirling into her ending position. Thunderous applause and cheers resounded as she stood up and curtsied to Yehua and Bai Qian.
"Fengjiu thank you so much for your special presentation, you have made me so happy!" Bai Qian blubbered as she wiped tears from her eyes. Donghua suddenly turned his glare to Bai Qian when he realized it was her who had asked Fengjiu to dance in front of many people.
Fengjiu smiled at her aunt before giving Donghua a glance to calm down. Donghua tried very hard, but he couldn't calm down! He followed Fengjiu outside as she left the hall, grabbing her by the hand, he transported them to Taichen Palace.
"What was that Fengjiu?!" Donghua was so furious, he even called Fengjiu by her full name. Fengjiu gave a start when she saw Donghua was so angry. Her heart started pounding in her chest when he didn't call her Jiu'er.
"Donghua- I- I- Gugu asked me to present a special dance for her wedding a long time ago-" Donghua let go of her hand as he stared at her intensely. "You're only telling me this now Fengjiu?" She felt stifled as she tried to hold his hand, but he broke free from her grasp.
"Donghua... I- p-promised Gugu! I forgot about it until this morning when she was getting ready." Fengjiu refused to cry, she refused to make Donghua give in again because of her tears.
"How could you agree to dancing in front of so many people?!" Donghua was still angry as he closed his eyes trying to calm down. Before Fengjiu could reply, Zhong Lin materialized beside Donghua.
"Dijun, it's an emergency!" Zhong Lin felt very sorry for interrupting what seemed to be a serious conversation, but it really was an emergency! Miao Luo was starting to break the seal, which meant it was time for Donghua to end her... permanently!
"Go back, We'll talk when I get back." Fengjiu panicked and grasped his hand. "Donghua! Where are you going?" Donghua shook her hand away and looked at Zhong Lin. "Let's go."
"Donghua! Where are you going? Donghua!" Donghua was leaving when he felt Fengjiu wrap her arms around his waist from behind. "Donghua! You know you are the only one I love. Please don't be angry!" Fengjiu said as the tears she was holding back finally burst out. Donghua gently pried her arms away from him and turned to look at her.
"Fengjiu, we will talk when I get back."
Donghua took one look at her teary eyes and turned around to leave, afraid that he would give in if he stayed any longer. Fengjiu stared at his retreating back as her heart squeezed painfully in her chest. Why is it that I always seem to be looking at his retreating back?
"Donghua I love you!" She shouted before his figure disappeared in front of her. She sobbed when she saw the empty space before her. Her heartbreaking sobs echoed across Taichen Palace, making even the guards that shooed her away all those years back, feel pity for her.
Fengjiu stood there, staring at the gates of Taichen Palace like she did all those years ago.
"If... I said If... If you did not erase your name from the Stone of Three Lives... would you have fallen for me?"
"Yes."
"Dijun... What did you just say?"
"If I hadn't removed my name from the Stone of Three Lives, I would have fallen for you."
She touched her forehead where he touched her after he said those words. She stood at the exact same place she did all those years ago, but nothing had changed. He had removed his name from the rock. They were still not fated and... He still didn't love her.
Author's Note: If you guys haven't seen Eternal Love of Dream (Donghua and Fengjiu's drama), the ring Donghua gave her here is like the one he gave her in the drama, only when it's glowing! I put a picture so you guys can see it hehe~