The cheers and laughter finally softened as Zhao Tian glanced toward Ji Shuang, his lips still tingling from the relentless storm of Velnorah's kisses.
"Let's continue with the ceremony."
Ji Shuang gave a small nod and her lips curled into a teasing smile. "About time. The heavens might grow jealous if you two kept ignoring them any longer."
She stepped forward gracefully as she moved to the front of the platform.
Everyone in the courtyard instinctively grew quieter and the earlier laughter faded into an expectant hush.
Ji Shuang's voice rang out "Today, under the eyes of the heavens and before those dearest to us, we witness the union of Zhao Tian... our companion, our… troublesome hero and Elder Velnorah, fiery and steadfast, who has finally claimed the man she has long kept close to her heart."
The crowd chuckled softly at that last part, while Velnorah rolled her eyes and muttered "Trust her to embarrass me in front of everyone…"
