Married?!

That's how she ended up at this point in her life, her parents made a promise to get her married to a demon, what she couldn't understand was why they made such a promise, didn't they consider her before making a promise such as that?

She tried escaping countless of time but they always manage to find her and knock her out.

She was brought to the main hall which was decourated with wonderful lights and guests were staring at her with a quizzical expression.

Mei jingjing's head was covered with a square shaped silk red veil embroided with beautiful Phoenix pattern falling down her shoulders, This was actually done to drive away inauspicious things and to hide the flushed face of the bride, Mei jingjing's face was definitely flushed but with anger, she felt like punching someone so hard she balled her small fist together. she was taking to the alter where she sat down dressed in a red bridal attire which was a cross collar with loose sleeve and a sash tied around her waist bringing out her delicate shape with lovely embroidery pattern made of gold, she patiently waited for the groom, her beautiful face was hidden under the veil as she slowly cursed in silence.

No one has laid eyes on master Li Jie, after that incident he made as a child everyone feared him, only those who work and stay in the palace have seen him, the rest only heard rumors about him being a demon which made Mei jingjing even more anxious she bit her lower lip so hard it drew out blood, her trembling hands holding unto her dress. The next minute someone plopped beside her making her tense up immediately, was he here already?, she tried to sneak a peek from under her veil and only caught a tiny glimpse of him, her eyes grew wider in complete shock.

He's so old, she felt like crying, how could they marry her to such an old man?, she's old enough to be his grand daughter, how could they do this?. She took a deep breath to calm her nerves, either ways she has to talk to him, maybe if she speaks to him nicely he might feel pity for her and let her go.

"E.... excuse me sir."

The old man next to her glanced her way, Mei jingjing cleared her throat before speaking further.

"I know I'm supposed to get married to you but I do not want to get married, at least not now, I'm only seventeen." she took a deep breath and continued.

"I Know my parents made a promise but I wish to get married to someone who I choose for myself, someone I'm in love with, please reconsider this sir." her voice was pleading but the old man said nothing.

Mei jingjing thought she might have angered him not untill a lady showed up.

"Grandpa, that isn't your seat, come with me."

She helped the old man to his feet and took him to the crowd leaving Mei jingjing speechless, she just confessed the whole thing to a stranger.

She gave herself a slap at the back of her head, why do you keep saying foolish things to strangers Mei jingjing,a whole courage was suddenly wasted.

Thank goodness for the veil or else everyone would have seen how embarrassed she was right now.

The crowds kept on talking leaving Mei jingjing to herself, some stared at her with a pitiful look knowing she'd be getting married to a demon. Mei jingjing felt relieved she wasn't getting married to an old man and the same time was dreading with fear, who knows if her groom would be worse than the old man.

She wanted to cry but had no tears to shed.

The door suddenly opened, everyone's eyes averted to the door, the Queen mother walked in first, followed by the guards and clansmen.

Everyone's mouth dropped open at the entrance of Li Jie, he was also dressed in a red groom attire and looked like a prince that was sent down from the heavens of Earth.

They were awestruck by his beauty and weren't expecting the prince known to be a demon to look so eye catching, the ladies who actually teased Mei jingjing for being a victim to the demon became envious of her and wished they were in her shoes.

He had a regal beauty and looked super attractive like he was sculpted but his eyes remained as cold as ice and he didn't glance once at the crowds and headed straight to sit next to Mei jingjing on the alter.

Mei jingjing was lost in her thoughts and was oblivious to the reaction on the crowds face, she glanced at the outfit of the person sitting next to her and knew he was the one she was getting married to, she couldn't see his face due to the veil on her head.

Li Jie glanced at the girl sitting beside him, her face was covered with a veil and her fair tender hands held unto her dress anxiously. he looked away not minding her at all, so she's the only one who can actually help him?, but why does he feel a connection with her?

Mei jingjing planned to get this over with not untill the priest spoke up and told them to pay respect to the family and homage.

They both got to their feet and went to meet Queen Jiaying who smiled warmly at them, they bowed their heads politely to the Queen who placed her hands on their head as a blessing.

Mei jingjing wasn't expecting her Aunt to show up but she did, why wouldn't she?, she also helped them in getting her married to master Li Jie, her Aunt Huafeng has luckily gotten rid of her.

After paying greetings to the parents and the homage, they went back to sit at the alter, the next ceremony concluded and the banquet ceremony was held as well with a lot of dancing and fireworks displayed outside. Mei jingjing never got the chance to speak with Li Jie untill the whole ceremony ended.

Mei jingjing has just gotten married to the demon whose face she hasn't seen yet, a sudden emotion welled up inside of her bringing tears to her eyes, they rolled down her pretty face unto her lap.

Li Jie didn't miss that and couldn't stop himself from asking.

"Are you alright?"

Mei jingjing tensed up at his voice, a sudden anger wept through her she balled her hands into small fist but couldn't do a thing about it. Seeing he wasn't getting a reply, he decided to let her be.

The wedding finally came to an end and the bride was carried away in a sedan decourated with birds and flowers to the palace.

She didn't want her wedding to be like this, how will she spend the rest of her life with someone she doesn't even love?, she felt like banging her head against the wall to wake up from this hell of a dream.

She was so spaced out through the whole journey she didn't realise when they got to the palace, the maidens were already waiting with rose petals in a bowl.

The minute she stepped out, Rose petals were placed on the floor for her to step on, Mei jingjing wasn't familiar with this and had no idea what to do, why were they messing the floor with petals?, whose going to clean them up?.

Queen Jiaying walked up to her with a smile.

"You need to walk over them my dear, as a newly bride, you can't step on the ordinary floor, it's against our customs."

Mei jingjing now felt like walking on the ordinary floor, they got her married against her own will and now they're being all sweet, she scoffed silently but did as she was told and walked on the petals till she got to the doorstep of the huge kingdom.

The door was opened and she stepped in with Li Jie by her side, her face was still covered through out the whole welcoming process untill she was taken to her Chambers known as the bridal chamber.

The room looked elegant and beautiful with rose petals forming a heart shape on the king sized bed and balloons decourated around the room, the door closed behind her, she walked further and studied the room, her face was still covered and she wasn't allowed to remove it, a maid also stayed with her Incase she tried to disobey the rules.

All this still felt unreal to her, an ordinary orphan like her has suddenly turned into a princess.

Li Jie walked in, the maid dismissed herself immediately, Mei jingjing turned around immediately but of course, she can't see his face untill he removes the veil for her.

the closer he got to her, the further she moved away from him, her heart beating with each foot step he took towards her, her back suddenly hit a wall stopping her from moving further, he stared at her and kept moving forward, unaware of the fact she was holding a knife behind her.

Mei jingjing's hand held the knife tighter, if he as so much touches her, she'll cut his hands off!!. he stood really close to her now making her heart race even faster like it was going to jump out of her chest.

He finally used a small steelyard to take off her veil.

Traditionally, a bride isn't allowed to take off her veil unless all the relatives and families, friends were gone. only the groom has the privilege to take off her veil once they're alone.