Three-Day Promise

"Wangshu, what about you?"

He Shutong looked at Wangshu with a doting and expectant gaze.

She gently stroked the surface of the pool with her delicate hand, creating ripples.

This is one of the most important moments in Wangshu, and she will witness this moment with her own eyes. Whether as her adoptive mother or her master, she feels extremely happy.

Wangshu blinked, looking slightly bewildered.

Should I say it too?

"Senior sister doesn't understand these formalities, so there's no need for that..."

"How can this be? Becoming dao companion is a very serious matter. In the mortal world, every marriage requires three letters and six rites, and must be witnessed by the marriage office in various places. Although the marriage office cannot govern cultivators, the marriage vow is indispensable. This is a contract for your lifelong companionship, and it is proof that can be recognized by the Heavenly Dao."

Wangshu nodded solemnly, then knelt down neatly, just like You Su. This was the first time in her nearly fifty years that she had knelt before someone.

"Then I must speak, Master, please teach me."

He Shutong smiled gently, and with a light lift of her jade hand, she saw that a few orange-red sparks suddenly appeared on the surrounding trees, adding a touch of festive warmth to the quiet night.

You Su probed with his Divine Sense and found that they were actually two red candles standing on a tree branch. His master's Mistress's sense of ritual touched him slightly, and he could genuinely feel Mistress joy at this moment.

"I'll say one sentence, you say one sentence, and you repeat after me."

He Shutong straightened her slender waist, cleared her throat with a few light coughs, and dared not be the slightest bit undignified at this sacred moment.

"Um."

Wangshu also sensed the solemnity, her delicate hands nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, waiting for He Shutong to speak.

"A marriage certificate, submitted to Heaven above, declared to the underworld below, and presented to the highest heavens, beseech me to bear witness."

"A marriage certificate, submitted to Heaven above, declared to the underworld below, and presented to the highest heavens, beseech me to bear witness."

Wangshu repeated He Shutong's words in a clear voice.

You should have said, "Please have Master bear witness."

He Shutong smiled helplessly and corrected the girl.

The girl lowered her head again, seemingly ashamed, but she could also sense that You Su and He Shutong did not intend to ridicule her, so she mustered her courage and said:

"Please bear witness, Master!"

You Su was secretly surprised. Her senior sister always spoke softly, but the volume of her words was so loud that it didn't match her aloof temperament.

"If you betray me, then it is intentional. You will be erased from the Three Realms, never to be reincarnated again."

"If you betray me, then it is intentional. You will be erased from the Three Realms, never to be reincarnated again."

She spoke with utmost seriousness, facing He Shutong was naturally the witness.

He Shutong looked slightly puzzled and corrected her, "It's you, not me."

Wangshu looked puzzled. "Master, I meant 'you,' not 'me.'"

You Su was terrified as he listened, completely unable to imagine what it would be like for his Mistress to say such a thing to him one day.

He Shutong put on a stern face, "Who is it that wants to become your junior brother's dao companion?"

"It's me," Wangshu answered decisively, as if afraid that You Su would be snatched away by someone else.

"That's it. Try again."

Wangshu finally understood her master's meaning and said again, "If I betray you, it will be intentional. I will be erased from the Three Realms and never reincarnate."

He Shutong secretly breathed a sigh of relief; Wangshu's attempt to imitate him almost made a big joke.

"Wangshu is a spirit born of heaven, You Su has no father or mother. Therefore, I, as your master, will witness this and present you with the vow of growing old together. Let us write our pledge on fine paper and record it in the marriage register."

After He Shutong finished reading, he let out a long sigh and said solemnly:

"From this moment on, You Su Chuyun City and Wangshu of Mount Henggao become dao companion. Their vows are made in this hall, their auspicious union forever bound!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the candlelight blazed brightly, as if celebrating the important moment when the newlyweds were getting married.

Sensing something, You Su accurately took her senior sister's hand.

It's no longer icy cold to the touch, but rather warm, like a piece of jade that has been soaked in a hot spring.

Wangshu also grasped You Su's hand in return. She didn't quite understand these etiquettes, but she the Unseen sensed that from this moment on, her relationship with her junior brother had become different.

Looking at the two of them so affectionately, He Shutong felt a dark cloud over her eyes.

"Alright, the engagement is settled. Get up."

The two slowly stood up. You Su looked at Wangshu, who was grinning foolishly, but didn't know what to say. Wangshu also looked at You Su honestly, as if she was enjoying it.

He Shutong who felt awkward, secretly marveling at how well-matched the two were. One was blind, the other a pure-hearted Fairy; they could probably gaze at each other all night without feeling awkward.

"When I found Wangshu, it was the third day of the first lunar month. It was from that day that I began to give her a name and tell her fortune. From this perspective, the third day of the first lunar month is Wangshu's birthday."

Wangshu has always been very obedient and well protected by everyone. Only on her birthday will I allow her to indulge herself a little. Wangshu is quiet by nature, and we at Lotus Peak don't like disturbances, so there's no need for a grand wedding banquet like other immortals do. In three days, on Wangshu's fiftieth birthday, which is also an auspicious day, the four of us from Lotus Peak will hold a simple wedding banquet for you here. What do you say?"

She was obviously referring to You Su, and how could You Su possibly refuse such a double blessing?

"I'll follow my Mistress's arrangements! But..."

"Just what?"

"I just don't know what kind of betrothal gift to give, as this is the first time I've done something like this. My Mistress is my senior sister's elder, and also my elder. Why don't Mistress make your request, and I will do my best to fulfill it?"

"No need. We're family now, why talk about dowry or bride price? The best gift you can give each other is to live in harmony and spend the rest of your lives together."

He Shutong appeared very open-minded, which deeply moved You Su.

"Su'er will definitely do it!"

"Alright, your wish has been fulfilled. Go and get some rest; it's getting late."

He Shutong felt as if she had completed a major mission, and had a sense of relief after her wish had been fulfilled.

"Thank you, Mistress! Please get some rest, Mistress!"

You Su quickly bowed and prepared to leave with his senior sister.

He Shutong called out to him, "Wait, I told you to go and rest, not to leave with Wangshu. Wangshu can stay here with me, I want to talk to her a bit more."

You Su was initially taken aback, but then she understood. It was like a woman getting married, where she couldn't see her groom until a few days before the wedding.

On the one hand, this is to avoid a double celebration, and on the other hand, the bride's mother will teach her soon-to-be wife some private knowledge before the wedding.

"I know you two are truly in love, but Wangshu still doesn't understand many things. I'll teach her more these next few days. You don't need to come to Lotus Birth Pool unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll return your senior sister to you after the wedding banquet in three days."

"Yes, then I'll come pick up my senior sister in three days."

You Su naturally wouldn't go against his Mistress's plan. He also knew that there were some things that were indeed inconvenient for him to teach, and it would be best if his Mistress could do it for him.

You Su lingered for a moment, playing with the girl's smooth, jade-like hand. "Senior sister, I'll be going now. I'll come pick you up on your birthday."

Wangshu and You Su had just made their marriage vows, and at this moment she didn't want to leave You Su for a moment, holding You Su's hand tightly and refusing to let go:

"Don't want..."

"Wangshu, don't be stubborn. A short separation is for a longer stay together."

Wangshu hesitated for a moment, but still obediently put her hand down. Although she was not very mature, she understood that things had to be important.

You Su gave Wangshu a reassuring smile, then walked into the fairy forest, turning back every few steps.

He Shutong sighed inwardly, feeling immense pressure at the thought of teaching this pure and innocent girl those things. But this was also a necessary step for the girl to become a normal person; she was not some ethereal fairy.

As You Su walked through the forest, it was impossible for him not to look forward to what would happen in three days. Today's success had swelled his confidence even more, and he couldn't forget the wedding vows recited by his Mistress and his senior sister.

To her senior sister, her Mistress was both a teacher and a mother figure, and she herself also felt a sense of filial piety towards her Mistress.

If it's really possible, just a possibility, then it's not just about master and apprentice, it's more like... a rice bowl...

With this thought in mind, You Su almost tripped over a pebble on the roadside.

This was unusual for him, who would instinctively avoid obstacles when walking. His heart pounded like a guilty thief, and he frantically patted his face, trying to calm himself down and not fall into that audacious fantasy.

He'd only just started dating his senior, and his thoughts were already wandering so far ahead—that was really inappropriate...

When You Su returned to his room, he found Ji Lingruo waiting for him.

The girl flipped through the book beside her, but her eyes couldn't focus on a single word. She said casually:

"Senior sister hasn't come out yet?"

"My Mistress said she'd keep her for three days, and then my junior sister and I would go to pick her up. The four of us from Lotus Peak could finally reunite for a meal."

The bright candlelight illuminated Ji Lingruo and beautiful after her bath. Her face was expressionless, neither happy nor sad, and she said calmly:

"Does that mean the wedding banquet is in three days, and we need to train my senior sister to be a qualified dao companion in these few days?"

You Su dared not delve deeper into the conversation, and could only say, "My senior sister's birthday is in three days..."

Ji Lingruo pouted, finding the book densely covered with words, each one an eyesore, and closed it.

"Looks like I was right all along. What will you do to me if I don't go?"

You Su pursed her lips, knowing that the girl was just throwing a tantrum.

"If Junior Sister doesn't go, the wedding banquet can't be held... Of course, we'll have to wait until Junior Sister is willing to go before we can hold the banquet."

"You're smart to know what's good for you."

Ji Lingruo finally turned to look at You Su. Seeing the boy's timid and hesitant appearance, not daring to even sit down, she felt much more at ease.

While taking a shower, she kept worrying about whether she was too kind, which emboldened her senior brother to be fickle, and whether she held no place in his eyes at all.

You Su's behavior proves that the young man still has feelings for her; at least he knows that she is the 'first wife' in public.

"What are you standing there for? Sit down."

Ji Lingruo kicked the stool next to her, then started fiddling with the objects in her hands, which turned out to be a pair of scissors and a piece of red paper.

"Junior sister, why are you thinking of paper cutting? What are you cutting?"

You Su quickly sat down, showing a concerned expression.

"Just a quick trim, nothing much," Ji Lingruo replied casually, then asked, "What did you say when you took Senior Sister to see Master? Tell me everything."

Knowing he couldn't get away with it, You Su poured himself two cups of tea and slowly recounted the conversation he had with Ji Lingruo by the Lotus Birth Pool that night.

"That day, my senior sister saved me. Through the crack in her mask, I saw her face, but all I could see was a glowing mist. I was terrified at the time, and now I realize that such wondrous beings exist in this world. In that light, you've truly been fortunate enough to be my darling."

"Junior Sister is the second princess of the Snake Clan, I am also honored to be married to her." You Su said sweetly.

Ji Lingruo, ignored the boy's coaxing and retorted, "Even if the Second Princess is tall, she can't be taller than the Eldest Princess."

You Su really didn't know how to respond, so he could only scratch his head and smile wryly.

Ji Lingruo glared at You Su, but didn't continue to make things difficult for her. Instead, she focused on the work at hand.

You Su stayed silently by her side. He could sense that his junior sister's resentment hadn't subsided, but she should have acquiesced long ago. Why then did she harbor resentment for no reason?

After much thought, he finally understood the reason.

"Although my junior sister and I are dao companion, we have not yet had any ceremony. Tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year, the first day of the year. Why don't my junior sister and I go to our Mistress tomorrow to ask for a witness?"

Ji Lingruo suddenly glanced at You Su, surprised that her thoughts were so easy to guess, and then muttered:

"Who cares... My master may be good, but he's not my close relative. You want to be a witness, but you've never even seen my clansmen. At the very least, you should come to my mother's grave."

You Su also felt guilty. His junior sister was all alone in the Central Yuan Continent and had been entrusted to him without the approval of her clan. He could never repay this kindness and trust.

Ji Lingruo saying this was not to make You Su feel guilty. She hesitated and said, "Besides... my sister isn't here."

You Su nodded slightly, "That's fine too. Then Junior Sister and Xue Ruo can be together, a double celebration."

Ji Lingruo widened her beautiful eyes and kicked You Su's shin. "What are you thinking! An elder sister is like a mother. I want my sister to witness who is going to marry her. No matter what, I'm the first one, okay? She'll have to call me 'elder sister' from now on!"

You Su raised an eyebrow, realizing that the girl had such 'malicious' thoughts, actually thinking about making that proud Xue Ruo call her sister.

"What, you don't want to?"

Seeing You Su's troubled expression, Ji Lingruo scolded, "You're always bullying me!"

"How could that be? It has to be our junior sister who's the eldest!"

You Su also tried to coax her gently. His dilemma wasn't that he didn't acknowledge his junior sister's superior position, but rather that he worried she couldn't defeat Miss Xue Ruo and would have to fight her head-on. In the end, it would probably be his junior sister who suffered the most.

Ji Lingruo was finally relieved to receive the promise. Since she was destined to share her senior brother with other women, she had to make sure that her position in the family was clear.

She put the scissors in her hand, then slowly unfolded the lacquered red paper-cut paper, and it turned out to be the word "".

From the moment she and You Su began in the coffin until today, they have indeed lacked a solemn ceremony. Even if she were willing to save that day for later, she would still feel anxious and uncertain because Wangshu had beaten her to it.

She pasted the paper cutting on the window, the girl blushing and murmuring:

"Kiss me..."

On this Lunar New Year's Eve, the sound of firecrackers crackled and popped on Lotus Peak, where fireworks are prohibited.