Engagement

The next day, when Ye Yang woke up, the sun was already high in the sky, while Soi Fon was still fast asleep. Last night was really too much; the two of them didn't fall asleep until midnight. If the room hadn't been well soundproofed, people outside might have thought something had happened.

Without disturbing Soi Fon's rest, Ye Yang got up and went to the kitchen to prepare lunch for Soi Fon himself. However, he happened to run into his mother. "Hey? Little Ye? What are you doing in the kitchen?" Ye Yang's mother asked in surprise, knowing that Ye Yang had never been to the kitchen before.

"Mom, I came to the kitchen... I don't know how I got here," Ye Yang said, scratching his head.

However, Ye Yang's expression was very fake. Although Ye Yang very good at disguising himself, he would not lie to his family and parents; at most, he would just hide it.

As expected, Shihoin Tsukiyo and asked, "Huh? Can't I even tell my mother? Sigh! My son's all grown up now, doesn't he even trust his mother anymore?"

A large bead of sweat appeared on Ye Yang's forehead, and he said, "I just wanted to make lunch."

"Huh? Making lunch? For whom? Even your dad and I don't get this kind of treatment, tell me!" Ye Yang was both amused and exasperated by his mother's reaction. Was it really necessary? It was just lunch!

"Who else could it be but your future daughter-in-law?" Ye Yang said helplessly.

"Oh, it's Shaoling! You should have said so earlier! Wait, how is she going to eat this if you make it here?" Tsukiyo didn't recall Soi Fon ever coming to her house. Was she going to bring it to her?

Ye Yang casually said, "Shaoling is at home." As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yang immediately realized he was in trouble. He had accidentally said it offhand, and his mother, who wasn't slow to react, naturally sensed something was amiss.

"Shaoling is in our house? But I don't remember her coming today. What's going on?" Her eyes were fixed on Ye Yang. At this point, Ye Yang couldn't hide it anymore. She only needed to look at Soi Fon now to understand. After all, the truth can't be hidden forever.

Ye Yang said softly, "They arrived yesterday."

"Yesterday? Did she spend the night at our house? How come I didn't know? Wait, you're not going to say she slept in your room, are you?" Tsukiyo suddenly looked at Ye Yang with a lewd gaze.

Ye Yang nodded in acknowledgment, but she immediately pressed, "Then did you do anything?"

Ye Yang looked at her with an idiotic expression and asked in return, "What do you think?" This was tantamount to admitting it.

Tsukiyo's gaze became even more unfathomable to Ye Yang. Finally, she patted Ye Yang's shoulder and said, "Hmm, very good. Actually, I've wanted to tell you about this for a while, but I didn't expect you to act so quickly." As she spoke, she even laughed.

"Haha, your dad and I fully support you in this! Where can you find a daughter-in-law like this? Get her sooner rather than later, so other women won't be eyeing her. Your dad and I are hoping to hold our grandson soon!" As she spoke, her smile grew even brighter.

Ye Yang, a big man, was truly surprised by this reaction. She then asked, "Son, what do you want for lunch? Mom will help you. By the way, can you cook?"

Only then did Ye Yang suddenly remember this problem. In his previous life, Ye Yang's cooking skills were actually quite good, but now that he was the young master of the Shihoin Clan in this world, why would he need to cook for himself? A hundred years had passed, and he had long forgotten how to hold a spoon.

Ye Yang looked at his mother awkwardly, then said, "Can't I learn if I don't know how? Mom, can't you just teach me?"

To her surprise, Tsukiyo laughed and said, "What kind of grown man goes into the kitchen? Mom will cook this meal. You just go back to your room and keep Shaoling. I'll call you when it's ready."

"But..."

"No buts, go on." Without another word, she ushered Ye Yang out the door. Ye Yang glanced at her helplessly and then returned to his room. He saw Soi Fon still asleep.

He approached her and gently touched her smooth cheek with his right hand. "Shaoling, wake up~"

A sleepy voice was heard. "Hmm? What time is it?"

"It should be lunchtime now," Ye Yang replied after thinking for a moment.

"Ah?" Soi Fon exclaimed and was about to get up, but when she lifted the covers she realized she was naked. She exclaimed again and quickly covered herself with the covers, her face flushed as she lowered her head.

This sudden Soi Fon's sleepiness. Recalling her frenzy the previous night, Soi Fon now wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground. Even she herself couldn't believe she had done something so shameful.

Ye Yang's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Shaoling, you're doing this to me in the middle of the day. How can I possibly resist? Do you want more?" As he spoke, he reached for the covers.

Soi Fon quickly pushed him out, her face turning even redder as if it were about to bleed after hearing Ye Yang's words. "Stop it, Brother Ye Yang. What if someone sees us in broad daylight?"

"Oh? You mean tonight is fine?" Ye Yang asked with a smile.

Soi Fon immediately fell silent; if she said another word, she'd probably be eaten down to the bone. However, Ye Yang didn't continue the conversation but said seriously, "Alright, get up quickly. Mom made us a special meal; we'll go eat there later."

"Um... Brother Ye Yang, could you please leave first?" Soi Fon clung to the blanket, unwilling to let go. Ye Yang chuckled and walked out the door, leaving behind the words, "I saw it last night... what's there to be afraid of?"

Hearing this, Soi Fon became even more shy. After confirming that Ye Yang had left, she tiptoed up to get dressed. A moment later, Ye Yang asked, "Shaoling, are you done?"

"Alright, Brother Ye Yang, come in." Ye Yang stepped into the room after hearing Soi Fon's reply. He saw Soi Fon combing her hair in front of the mirror, and the quilt had already been made. However, the bloodstain on the bed sheet was particularly glaring.

Ye Yang slowly walked over, pulled off the bed sheet, and murmured, "Should I keep this bed sheet as a keepsake?"

Soi Fon wisely refrained from responding, knowing she would definitely suffer the consequences and wouldn't want to create trouble for herself.

After a while, a servant came to call them; Ye Yang's mother had already prepared dinner and was waiting for them.

Ye Yang habitually took Soi Fon's small hand, but Soi Fon immediately thought of last night, and then said with a flushed face, "Brother Ye Yang, aren't we going to see Auntie? Like this..."

"It's okay, it's not like it's something to be ashamed of. Besides, do you think you can hide it from my mom?" Soi Fon followed Ye Yang's gaze to her legs, and even her gait was a little different.

Soi Fon rolled her eyes at Ye Yang: "Isn't it all because of you?"

Ye Yang chuckled awkwardly. The main reason was that the two of them had been too wild last night. If it weren't for Soi Fon's good stamina, she probably wouldn't have been able to get out of bed today.

The two entered their parents' room, where Ye Yang's parents were already waiting. A sumptuous lunch was laid out on the table. Tsukiyo seeing her son and daughter-in-law and said, "You're here! Come in quickly!"

"Dad, Mom" is not a formal occasion. Ye Yang usually calls them Dad and Mom, but in more formal occasions, he calls them Father and Mother.

"Uncle, Aunt," Soi Fon greeted them, but Ye Yang's mother seemed dissatisfied with the title, frowning slightly as she said, "Shaoling, are you still going to call them Uncle and Aunt? Shouldn't you change your address?"

"Huh?" Soi Fon a little confused. Ye Yang explained, "Call them Dad and Mom."

Soi Fon blushed instantly, lowered her head, and whispered, "Daddy, Mommy."

Shihoin Tsukiyo beamed with joy and quickly agreed, "Yes, Shaoling, please sit down and eat."

Ye Yang's father, Shihoin Seigen, was also overjoyed. Over the years, they had long regarded Soi Fon as their daughter-in-law, and today their wish had finally come true. How could they not be happy? "Ye Yang!" he called out.

"Hmm? What's up, Dad?"

When are you planning to get married?

Ye Yang nearly spat out the mouthful of food he had just eaten. Seigen was very dissatisfied with her son's reaction. "Ye Yang," she said, "Shaoling is a very good girl. I think you two should get things settled as soon as possible."

Tsukiyo Ru chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's get things done as soon as possible. Otherwise, we might have to let Shaoling get married with a huge belly. If that happens, I won't forgive you! Son, I'm not trying to be mean, but you need to be gentle with girls, understand? Look at how Shaoling looked when she came in just now. Young people should be more restrained."

Soi Fon blushed instantly, while Ye Yang was extremely embarrassed. "Oh dear, Mom, we know our limits when it comes to these things. Besides, I'm a hundred years old, I'm not young anymore."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that. Let's get down to business. When are you two planning to get married? I'm itching to have a grandchild!"

"Well... I made a promise with Shaoling."

What agreement?

"There can't be one person missing from our wedding banquet, and that's my older sister. For both me and Shaoling, the wedding is incomplete without her. She's still World of the Living, so we'll wait for her to come back," Ye Yang said firmly.

Upon hearing this, both Tsukiyo and Seigen fell silent. Indeed, it would be a great pity if Yoruichi didn't come. "What if she doesn't come back?"

"No, she will definitely come back. If she doesn't come back within fifty years, then I will force her to come back for our wedding!" Ye Yang's tone was very firm, and he looked at Soi Fon, who had the same look in her eyes.

Ye Yang's parents nodded, quite satisfied with his answer. Seigen Ye Yang said, "Your mother and I respect your decision, but it's not good for Shaoling to be without a proper status. How about this, let's find a compromise: you two get engaged first. What do you think?"

"This way, Shaoling will be given a formal title, becoming the fiancée of the head of the Shihoin Clan. When they get married is entirely up to you, isn't it? It won't interfere with your agreement, okay?"

Ye Yang and Soi Fon exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously...()