Chapter 41: Engagement Ceremony

Chapter 41: Engagement Ceremony

Sister, why are you looking at me like that? Feng Ruoyu shrank her neck uncomfortably.

Ruoyu, do you not think your elder brother Qi Beis stories are childish? Feng Ruoyun asked.

But I dont think hes making them up, Feng Ruoyu retorted.

Feng Ruoyun looked at her little sisters clear eyes and smiled, perhaps she was overthinking it. Although her sister was mischievous and knew everything, knowing didnt mean understanding.

Do you know that after Qi Beis engagement, he will also go to his fiefdom? If you want to hear stories, ask a bard to tell you, Feng Ruoyun affectionately stroked her sisters hair.

Feng Ruoyu grumbled a few words, then her eyes suddenly lit up and she said, Sister, look, Qi Bei and Princess Ming Yue are here.

Qi Bei held Ming Yues hand as they got off the carriage. Two rows of palace maids and Nord family servants held the long concentric belts on the princesss dress, and flower petals fluttered in the air as they fell, causing enthusiastic applause from the guests.

The engagement ceremony officially began.

The High Priest of the Temple of the Goddess of Life walked out of the temple, and the guests began to gather around Qi Bei and Ming Yue, the two main characters who naturally attracted everyones attention.

In the face of sincere or false congratulations from everyone, Qi Bei smiled and greeted each one with impeccable etiquette. At this moment, his demeanor and aura as a scion of an aristocratic family were evident.

Princess Ming Yue also smiled gracefully, occasionally glancing at Qi Beis smiling face. For some reason, she felt that his mannerisms were a bit strange. He was obviously a scoundrel but was now acting like a true gentleman.

At this moment, the High Priest of the Temple held the sacred book and began to recite the blessing.

The slightly hoarse voice of the High Priest recited the incomprehensible blessing with a peculiar rhythm, and the entire square, including the onlookers outside the barrier, fell silent.

Each syllable seemed to take on a tangible form as it entered Qi Beis ears, giving him a strange feeling, as if his thoughts had penetrated through time and space to reach some mysterious world.

There, a pair of eyes as clear as autumn water looked at him softly, with a hint of surprise.

Who was she? How could there be such beautiful eyes in this world, like a sparkling starry sky embedded within them, which at first glance, made ones soul feel uplifted.

The guests immediately became agitated and looked toward the source of the voice. They saw a handsome young man in a purple mages robe walking over arrogantly.

Qi Bei narrowed his eyes and a cold smile appeared on his lips. His instinct was right, it seemed that this engagement ceremony would not be peaceful.

I have no intention of disrespecting the great Goddess of Life. I am just telling the truth. Lying in front of the Goddess of Life is the greatest disrespect. Princess Ming Yue told me herself that she was only engaged to this boy because she had no choice, said Feng Tian loudly.

Who is he? He has such audacity. Even if hes wearing the robes of a mage, doesnt he see that this is a formal occasion?

Could he be the princess secret lover?

You dont know anything. Let me tell you, he is a disciple of Heavenly Mountain Peak, one of the Five Holy Lands. He has no fear of the Emperor or the Nord family.

The guests started discussing excitedly. The flaws in human nature made them not only unafraid but also thrilled by the unexpected turn of events.

Emperor Han Mo and the patriarch of the Nord family at the top of the hall remained expressionless, as if the sudden change had nothing to do with them.

I am willing to be engaged to Qi Bei of the Nord family. Princess Ming Yue spoke up at this moment, her voice not loud, but she used magic vibration, and her voice echoed in the crowded square.

Feng Tians expression froze, suddenly feeling like a fool. His face went red with shame and his body trembled in anger, but everyone ignored him.

The High Priest smiled and handed a jade bowl filled with Holy Water to Qi Bei.

Qi Bei, calm and composed, took it and drank half of it, secretly expelling some of it into the bowl, then handed the jade bowl to Ming Yue beside him.

Ming Yue took it and was about to drink, but heard Feng Tian say, Junior sister, you have just joined so perhaps you dont know that as the disciple of a Holy Land, you cannot get engaged without the masters permission.

Ming Yue was stunned. Katie hadnt told her about this rule, but she didnt know about her engagement either.

However, Ming Yue was only stunned for a moment before drinking all the Holy Water in the jade bowl directly.

Junior sister, you Feng Tian exclaimed in disbelief. This move was supposed to be his killer move. He had come prepared for the possible reactions of the royal family and the Nord family, but he had not expected Ming Yues reaction.

Qi Bei also looked at Ming Yue in surprise, then at Feng Tian, whose face was pale and blue, and suddenly felt a little sympathy for the guy.