Chapter Twelve: The Engagement Ceremony

The next day, Su Xue'er woke up very early and waited quietly in her room.

In the morning, Yu Ke came to the outside of the room and greeted respectfully.

"Madam Supreme Commander, the engagement ceremony will begin in two hours. The Supreme Commander asked you to take a walk in the hall first."

Su Xue'er sighed lightly, got up, and followed Yu Ke to the hall.

The hall was located northwest of the Spiritualist Mansion, quite far from Yu Shi's residence, so Su Xue'er felt bored and asked Yu Ke a few questions along the way.

"By the way, what's your name?"

"Madam, my name is Yu Ke."

Su Xue'er touched her hand and thought to herself, so he's the one Yu Shi ordered to issue instructions that day.

"I wonder what your current cultivation level is?" Su Xue'er continued to ask.

"Madam, I am currently at the mid-stage of the Spiritual God Realm."

Yu Ke's answer surprised Su Xue'er. She hadn't expected someone so young to have such a high cultivation level. However, she didn't know that Yu Ke's age far exceeded her imagination.

Su Xue'er smiled, "You don't have to keep calling me 'madam' all the time. It makes me feel like a bully."

"Madam, I can't do that. The Supreme Commander will be angry."

Su Xue'er was speechless. After a while, she asked again, "Your surname is Yu, so what's your relationship with Yu Shi?"

"Madam, I am the Supreme Commander's nephew."

"I see."

Su Xue'er didn't continue questioning him. Every time she asked, she would hear the words "madam," which she didn't particularly like.

When they were less than a hundred steps away from the hall, Su Xue'er stopped and looked at the hall in front of her, unable to help but cover her mouth in astonishment. Her eyes were fixed on the scene before her, like a fairyland.

At the entrance, a guard was collecting gifts from the guests of Qingyun City, while the envoys from other empires had already entered.

As they reached the entrance, the guard stopped Su Xue'er.

"Strangers are not allowed in."

Yu Ke immediately stood beside Su Xue'er and sternly reprimanded, "How dare you stop the Supreme Commander's wife? Do you not want to live?"

The guard's face changed instantly upon hearing this, and he immediately knelt down. "Please forgive me, Madam Supreme Commander."

Su Xue'er felt a little embarrassed at this moment and said softly, "It's okay. Not everyone knows me. Get up and go about your business."

"Yes."

Just as Su Xue'er was about to enter, she heard someone nearby speaking to her.

"I've long heard that Madam Supreme Commander is as beautiful as a celestial being, gentle and elegant. Today, seeing you in person, your reputation is indeed well-deserved."

Su Xue'er looked towards the voice and saw a handsome scholar standing below the steps, looking at her.

Smiling, Su Xue'er said, "May I ask who you are?"

"I am the Eighth Prince of the Northern Xun Empire, here to congratulate the Supreme Commander and his wife."

"In that case, please."

"Thank you, Madam Supreme Commander."

Upon entering the garden, Su Xue'er saw a completely different scene from what she had seen outside. Various exotic trees and beautiful buildings were displayed in the courtyard, captivating everyone's attention.

"By the way, Yu Ke, who are all these people?" Su Xue'er asked curiously, looking at the dignitaries.

"Madam, those who have come to congratulate the Supreme Commander include the kings and princes of the four major empires, the sect masters of various sects, as well as some famous families and merchants," Yu Ke replied.

Su Xue'er looked at the nobles who had come from afar and praised, "It seems that Yu Shi is also highly esteemed."

With only a quarter of an hour left until the engagement ceremony, Yu Ke led Su Xue'er to the back of the hall to prepare for grooming, while Yu Shi entertained the distinguished guests outside.

"Everyone, please enjoy yourselves to the fullest. Drink as much as you want today," Yu Shi exclaimed happily to the guests, dressed in a magnificent golden robe, exuding a heroic aura.

"Hmm, I heard that Madam Supreme Commander is as beautiful as a celestial being."

"Is that so? It seems that Yu Supreme Commander is fortunate."

"Hahaha~"

"... "

Upon hearing these words, Yu Shi smiled faintly.

After a while, the engagement ceremony officially began.

First, Yu Ke stood in the center of the hall and recited the vows, followed by Yu Shi toasting to the heavens, the earth, and the guests.

Then, it was time for the exchange of toasts. Su Xue'er emerged from inside.

Su Xue'er, dressed in elegant attire with delicate makeup, her lips a deep red, stunned everyone, who couldn't help but praise Yu Shi's generosity.

During the toasting, according to etiquette, the bride was supposed to toast to the groom first, followed by the groom to the bride.

After Su Xue'er finished her drink, feeling a little dizzy, everyone joked, "It seems that Madam Supreme Commander can't hold her liquor. Hahaha~" Laughter filled the hall.

Yu Shi chuckled, "Since my wife can't handle her liquor, I'll take her share today."

With that, Yu Shi sat in the midst of the crowd.

Later, Yu Ke escorted Su Xue'er back to the Supreme Commander's residence. Su Xue'er sat on the bed, feeling dizzy.

"Something's not right. It's not that I can't handle alcohol, but there's something wrong with this wine."

Su Xue'er immediately used her spiritual power to examine her body.

The more Su Xue'er checked, the more alarmed she became. After two or three hours passed, she couldn't hold on any longer and fainted. At this moment, her face was very red, and her breathing became more and more irregular.

In the hall, Yu Shi, who was drunk, suddenly felt dizzy. He drunkenly said, "Everyone, I'm feeling unwell and can't accompany you any longer. Please forgive me."

Seeing Yu Shi like this, no one stopped him. Yu Shi walked to the door of the Supreme Commander's residence, and Yu Ke came to support him.

"Where's Xue'er?"

"Supreme Commander, Madam is sleeping in her room."

Yu Shi pushed Yu Ke aside and staggered to Su Xue'er's room.

"What's going on? Why do I feel so hot?"

He pushed open the door and saw Su Xue'er lying on the bed. Yu Shi stumbled over and looked at Su Xue'er lying on the bed at this moment, saying, "Xue'er, you're so beautiful."

At this moment, it seemed like Yu Shi was bewitched by something and slowly began to remove Su Xue'er's clothes...

In the late morning, Su Xue'er opened her weary eyes, wondering, "What happened to me?"

Su Xue'er was shaking violently, tears streaming down her face as she trembled, her voice trembling, "Yu Shi, why? Why... didn't you keep your promise to me?"