Ying Yue waved her hand at the Water Lord which confused everyone there, especially her father and brother. Shui Jin looked at her, trying to understand why she was doing that when Ying Yue winked at him. A red blush appeared on his cheeks because this was the first time a woman acted this way in front of him.
Fire Lord, Mofeng immediately got up from his seat and then bowed before the Water Lord, Hua Shou. "Please forgive my daughter for showing such behaviour. She had fallen from a huge height so she had forgotten the etiquette. Please don't take it the other way," stated Mofeng. Bao Li went to Ying Yue and told her to apologize to them.
"Fire Lord, there is no need to apologize. I understand. Please have a seat," said Hua Shou. Ying Yue looked at Fire Lord and found he was feeling guilty because of her behaviour. She quietly went to her seat and sat there. Three maids came inside with trays in their hands. There were porcelain teapots and cups on the trays. The tea was served to them.
Ying Yue didn't know that there was an etiquette associated with tea drinking. Shui Jin was keenly observing her movements when he found her strange tea etiquette. She just gulped the tea down and then whispered something in Bao Li's ear.
"Please have this tea. It symbolizes the development of this new relationship between Jin and Huo Sect. I am really grateful and happy to have your daughter as my soon to be daughter- in - law, " said the Water Lord and brought the white porcelain cup forward to offer the tea.
The Fire Lord smiled and by accepting the tea he drank it. Ying Yue was upset about her marriage and glared at Shui Jin. Since it was a conversation between the elders she decided not to intervene. Everyone was happy with the marriage except Ying Yue who was trying to come up with a way to escape from there.
Water Lord turned his gaze to Ying Yue. "Miss Yue, since you are here, you shall take a look around the palace and familiarize yourself with the things that are present here. Li Jie, please show Miss Yue out and show her around the palace," ordered, Hua Shou. Ying Yue nodded and left the guest room with Li Jie and Bao Li.
As they came outside Li Jie started speaking to Ying Yue. "Miss, let us take a walk to the eastern side where you will see the scenic beauty of Mount Tai," Li Jie said. Ying Yue had no interest in that whatsoever, agreed in the hopes of finding a way out of the palace if she agreed with him.
As they walked through the corridors, the disciples and some of the maids were staring at her. "I think people here have never seen a woman before." Ying Yue said with a sarcastic tone.
"Miss Yue, it's because Young Lord Fu is getting married. It's such a great occasion for us and the people here are desperate to know who is the bride of Young Lord Fu." Asserted Li Jie.
"Didn't he find any other girl for himself?" Ying Yue asked out of curiosity. Li Jie looked at Ying Yue and said, "Miss Yue, you should be respectful while saying the name of Young Lord Fu."
Ying Yue nodded. They reached the eastern side of the Jin palace. Ying Yue was awestruck seeing the gigantic peaks of Mount Tai which were covered in thick fog. The green grassy floor and cool breeze made her feel refreshed.
"It's so pleasant here. You guys are lucky to live in such a place," murmured Ying Yue looking around. As she stepped ahead, she found a garden with different colored flowers all around. "Young Lord Fu Garden" Ying Yue read on the wooden board there.
"Why is it written this way? Is it not open for everyone?" Ying Yue asked.
"Yes, Miss Yue. It is the private garden that belongs to Young Lord Fu. Every single flower that is in here is planted by none other than him. This is why we are not allowed to go inside," stated Li Jie with a slight smile on his lips.
"Why so? I want to go there. What's the use of this garden if no one can enter?" Muttered Ying Yue and almost stepped in when she felt a sudden force on her body which pushed her lightly.
Bao Li held her Miss tightly. "What was that?" Ying Yue murmured confusedly.
"Miss Yue, it's a spell which is prohibiting you from entering. As I mentioned, no one can go inside this small flower garden without the permission of Young Lord Fu," stated Li Jei.
"Spell? What are you talking about? Is he a wizard? Oh, I remember now. He healed my foot earlier by using some magic. There was this blue flame on his hand and then he put his hand on my foot and then my foot healed. Are you talking about that magic? Can I learn that? I will ask him to teach me too," Ying Yue said excitedly.
"Young Lord Fu is an immortal cultivator. The healing which he performed on you is a part of cultivation. Learning cultivation to such a level is really tough or you can say one spends a lot of years to master such skills ," said a woman.
They all turned back to hear the source of voice and found a woman who had worn white robes like Li Jei and had a sword in her hand. Her hairs weren't open but were tied into a bun with a white silk ribbon around that bun.
Ji Lei and Bao Li bowed slightly before her while Ying Yue was staring at her. Yang Zi too bowed before them and formally greeted Ying Yue. "I'm Yang Zi, I am a disciple here."
Ying Yue nodded and tried greeting her in their way. "I'm An Ying Yue, a world class swimmer."
"Swimmer?" Yang Zi confusedly asked.
"No, no, I mean I'm An Ying Yue who can swim through the ocean." Ying Yue moulded her words. Yang Zi and Li Jei looked at her with an inquisitive look.
"So what were you talking about? Cultivation? What's that? So, I've to learn that thing to learn healing?" Ying Yue inquired.
"Miss Yue, I don't think you'll be able to learn that. It's really a tough thing. Well, let's put that aside. I am really surprised that Young Lord Fu is marrying," said Yang Zi.
"I think everyone is surprised by this news," murmured Ying Yue with a smile.
"Indeed everyone is. Miss Yue, you will soon be staying in the Jin palace then. The rules are strict here so you may find it difficult in the beginning," said Yang Zi.
"It's not decided yet whether I will marry him or not. I can refuse too for this marriage," stated Ying Yue. Bao Li told her Miss not to say such a thing.
"Miss Yue, this is not something you can do. There is only one way to not let the marriage happen. I am not sure that you can manage to do that," muttered Yang Zi.
"Why does it seem like she doesn't like the fact that I am chosen as his bride? Does she love him? Whatever it is, I've to ask what's the way that won't let us marry. Once I'll do that, I don't have to marry him and then I can find the way out to return to my era," thought Ying Yue.
With a smile she said, "Nothing is impossible for An Ying Yue. Tell me the way which will stop this marriage from ever taking place". Li Jei and Bao Li looked at Ying Yue shockingly.
"Yang Zi, if Young Lord Fu will find out that we were talking about such things then you can get in trouble," said Li Jei.
"Let her speak, Li Jei." Ying Yue said, looking at Yang Zi.
"Miss Yue, since you are asking about this, I shall tell you. The only way to evade this marriage is that you need to defeat him in sword cultivation," stated Yang Zi. She was going to speak further but Ying Yue silenced her with a gesture.
A broad smile appeared on Ying Yue's lips. "This is easy. I can defeat him," muttered Ying Yue.
"Finally, my hobby will take me out of this marriage thing. Thank God, I learnt Fencing in my free time. Now, I'll defeat him and then he will have to cancel this marriage," thought Ying Yue.