Chapter Forty-Two: Fondness Under the Moonlight

At the wedding banquet, Yu Shi arranged various performances for the guests, which continued until late at night.

Su Xue'er had been sitting in the bridal chamber at Xue Shi Garden all day. According to custom, she couldn't get up and had to patiently wait for the groom.

Growl~

Su Xue'er had been hungry all day long. She thought, "Why hasn't Yu Shi come yet? I'm starving."

In the middle of the night, Yu Shi leisurely opened the door that had been closed all day.

He walked over slowly, lifted Su Xue'er's veil, and gazed at her exquisite face, which was charming and attractive.

"Xue'er, I'm here."

"Yeah, are they still drinking?"

"Yeah, those who don't want to leave can drink all night."

Before Su Xue'er could respond, Yu Shi began undressing her. He untied the waistband first, then removed her outer garments to make her more comfortable.

Just as he was about to remove her chest garment, Su Xue'er hurriedly stopped him. At this moment, Yu Shi spoke from the heart and completely moved Su Xue'er.

"Xue'er, do you know? Before meeting you, I wandered alone on this continent. Through bitter cold and sweltering heat, through the cycle of seasons, I waited for the day I could meet someone who would make me let go of everything. Today, I met you, and I believe that nothing in this world is more important than you. I don't dwell on the past, I don't fear the future, I only wish to spend my life with you."

Su Xue'er nodded silently, indicating her understanding. She knew Yu Shi wouldn't lie. She had thought Yu Shi was just putting on a facade, but now she realized she had misunderstood his intentions.

After Yu Shi removed her chest garment, Su Xue'er was left only in her inner garment, her cheeks already flushed...

Two hours later, it was the middle of the night. Su Xue'er got up, put on a thin piece of clothing, and took out a blanket from her spatial ring. She sat on the ground, looking up at the sky. Beneath her long eyelashes, her azure eyes watched the snowy silver moon in the sky.

Yu Shi noticed Su Xue'er sitting on the blanket, dressed thinly, and felt a pang of heartache. He grabbed a piece of clothing and draped it over Su Xue'er.

When Su Xue'er noticed, she turned to look at him.

"Aren't you tired? You should rest more."

Hearing his concerned tone, Su Xue'er smiled affectionately. He teased, "I'm not tired. It's you who needs rest, after all, it's been two hours."

Su Xue'er blushed like a red apple and turned her head. "I'll ignore you."

Yu Shi hugged Su Xue'er and began to coax her.

"I'm sorry, my dear wife. Forgive me, okay?"

"Are you really sorry?"

"Yeah..."

Su Xue'er pretended to be righteous. "Well, since you know you're wrong, I won't hold it against you."

With that, Su Xue'er nestled into Yu Shi's arms.

"Xue'er, there's actually something I've been hiding from you."

"What is it?"

"I originally saw you as a pawn, a pawn to force out the forces behind Shen Yueru, because I discovered that my master's death was related to her."

After explaining, seeing Su Xue'er's silence, Yu Shi hastily asked, "Xue'er, you're not mad at me, are you?"

"Hmm..."

"Then who's to blame?"

"What?" Su Xue'er looked up at Yu Shi, looking puzzled. "Blame me?"

Yu Shi teased, "It's because you're so beautiful, you've captivated me."

"Then it's your fickle nature. Hmph~"

Yu Shi hugged Su Xue'er satisfactorily, and Su Xue'er naturally felt happy in her heart.

Growl~

"Um..."

Yu Shi couldn't help but chuckle. "Are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry, you heard wrong."

Before Su Xue'er could finish her sentence, Yu Shi got up, dressed, and walked out.

"Where's he going?"

Soon after, Yu Shi returned with a small table and a four-tiered food box. He placed the table in front of Su Xue'er and laid out all the food from the box.

"Here, eat."

"Wow, I'm starving. I haven't eaten anything all day."

Su Xue'er began to eat eagerly, and Yu Shi quickly reminded her,

"Slow down, don't choke."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xue'er choked, and Yu Shi immediately poured a cup of tea from the table and handed it to Su Xue'er.

"It's mainly because I'm so hungry, hehe."

Seeing Su Xue'er's silly appearance, Yu Shi felt very happy inside.

After the meal, Yu Shi tidied up a bit and glanced at the sky.

"Xue'er, dawn is approaching. According to customs, we should go and serve tea to the three grandfathers, and also visit my father."

"Yeah."

As the sun had yet to rise, Yu Shi took Su Xue'er's hand and walked out of Xue Shi Garden. Su Xue'er wore a snow-white light dress, while Yu Shi donned a golden robe.

Upon arriving at the Ling Master's Hall, the sun had slowly begun to rise in the sky. The guests who had come for the banquet had already left the square, leaving only servants and guards cleaning up.

"Good morning, General, Lady General."

"Good morning, General, Lady General."

"Good morning, General, Lady General."

"..."

At the entrance, they saw Yu Ke waiting as if he had been waiting there all along.

"Hello, Uncle, Aunt."

Su Xue'er smiled and nodded.

Yu Shi wasn't angry about the address issue, because he was happy. In the past, he would have definitely scolded Yu Ke.

"Yu Ke, are you ready?"

"Ready."

"Good, let's go."

With that, Yu Shi took Su Xue'er's hand and walked up, while Yu Ke followed with a maid behind him.

Upon reaching the top floor, Yu Shi slowly opened the door and entered.

At the end of the room, they could see three old men sitting on the platform.

"Go ahead, Xue'er."

"Yeah."

Su Xue'er walked up slowly. She first approached Yu Zhengqing and respectfully offered him tea.

"Grandfather, your granddaughter-in-law pays her respects and offers tea to Grandfather."

Yu Zhengqing nodded in satisfaction. After drinking the tea, Su Xue'er took the cup and placed it on the tray.

After serving tea to Yu Zhenpo and Yu Zhengfeng in the same manner, Yu Ke left with the maid.

"Su Xue'er, since you've married into the Yu family, you must know that we have a rule you must follow, which is to uphold integrity and righteousness. No matter right or wrong, matters within the Yu family are resolved internally. If outsiders dare to intervene, it's considered an act of enmity against the Yu family."

Su Xue'er understood the meaning of this rule, which meant that no matter what mistakes she made, they would be handled within the Yu family, and outsiders were not allowed to interfere.

"I will abide by Grandfather's teachings."

Yu Zhengpo stroked his long white beard and said, "Xiao Shi, when will you give us a great-grandchild?"

Hearing this, Su Xue'er blushed, and Yu Shi responded, "Grandfather, I won't disappoint you."

"Good, good, come, Xue'er, Grandfather has a gift for you."

Yu Zhengfeng called Su Xue'er over, and she walked up to him. She saw Yu Zhengfeng give her a martial art technique.

"Grandfather, what's this?"

"This is the Illusory Sword Technique, a top-notch sword technique far superior to your Jade Sword Technique."

Yu Zhengqing nodded in satisfaction.

"Yes, the Illusory Sword Technique includes the Illusory Shadow Movement, making it a more comprehensive martial art suitable for various types of spirit body cultivation."

Excited, Su Xue'er thanked them.

"Thank you, Grandfathers."

"Yeah, go ahead, go see Xiao Shi's father."

"Yeah."

After leaving the Ling Master's Hall, Yu Shi took Su Xue'er to pay respects to his father and mother.

Because his mother had been killed by a spirit beast due to his father's failure to protect her, Yu Shi had made up his mind to protect Su Xue'er with his life.

On the way back to Xue Shi Garden, Su Xue'er, who hadn't slept at all last night, was now walking unsteadily. Yu Shi noticed and felt sorry for her, so he lifted Su Xue'er into his arms and flew straight back to Xue Shi Garden.