The Marriage Proposal

When they returned to the Daimyo's Residence, everyone living there couldn't help but feel surprised.

Over the years, Nanchuan You had never shown any interest in women.

Although there were maids around him, most kept their distance, and until now, there had been no rumors of anyone sharing his bed.

Yet unexpectedly, this time the lord went out and came back with a strange woman.

This inevitably astonished those around him.

But when they saw the woman's appearance, they were stunned once again.

Otsutsuki Kaguya—this woman looked different from ordinary women just at a glance, and her features were especially outstanding.

Her white hair and white eyes were unique in this era.

Standing there, she was like a divine maiden, inspiring an inexplicable sense of awe.

Among the attendants nearby, there were even vague rumors that this Miss Kaguya was a visitor from the heavens.

If she were such a divine maiden, then it seemed only natural that the lord would be moved.

But compared to what ordinary people imagined, Nanchuan You's behavior was even more unexpected.

From the day Otsutsuki Kaguya followed him back to the Daimyo's Residence, he began to actively show his devotion.

Call it devotion, but in truth, it boiled down to one word:

Groveling!

He personally delivered every meal three times a day, and before nightfall, he would always visit Kaguya's quarters in person.

Not only were his visits frequent, but every move he made adhered strictly to etiquette, as if he feared offending her.

Given his status as the Lord of the Country of Zu, such behavior was almost fervent to the point of being humiliating.

If the person opposite him were not Otsutsuki Kaguya but anyone else in this world, they would likely be moved by him.

Such actions inevitably drew the attention and scrutiny of many.

Several retainers secretly complained, believing that the lord had grown lax, neglecting state affairs for a woman, which tarnished the lord's dignity.

But Nanchuan You had no choice in the matter.

She was no ordinary person.

She was Otsutsuki Kaguya.

In this ninja world, that name alone was enough to suppress everything.

Let alone mere state affairs—even if it were something more important, as long as it could earn her favor, Nanchuan You would unhesitatingly offer it.

Under his fervor, Otsutsuki Kaguya's attitude gradually warmed.

During their time together, Nanchuan You discovered that this Miss Kaguya was not as cold and heartless as he had imagined, treating mortals like ants.

She too had her own emotions, though they were relatively indifferent, and because she was unfamiliar with mortal affairs, she seemed unconcerned with many things, like a lofty divine maiden.

But if you grew close enough to her, you could also gain her goodwill.

And because of her naivety about the world, the difficulty of this process was not too high.

In just a month, under Nanchuan You's efforts, their rapport had risen to a certain level.

Under the moonlight, crimson flowers quietly bloomed.

At some moment, Kaguya looked up before her.

Before her, the figure of a young man stood silently.

His features were handsome, his face delicate and beautiful, carrying an unusual aura that was unforgettable at first sight.

At this moment, he was lost in thought, as if pondering some problem.

"You..."

Looking at the young man, Kaguya murmured, calling out his name.

Seeing that the young man did not react, she reached out a hand, extending it toward him, wanting to caress his face.

But just as she stretched out her hand, it was caught by another.

Gazing at the hand reaching toward him, Nanchuan You instinctively grabbed it, holding it in his palm.

All of this was subconscious, and only after he finished did he realize what he had done, snapping awake.

Fortunately, Kaguya showed no reaction to his action.

She just stood there, her Byakugan quietly fixed on Nanchuan You, without much response.

Only then did Nanchuan You breathe a sigh of relief.

"What are you thinking about?"

Kaguya spoke: "You seem troubled?"

"Have you run into some difficulty?"

"Yeah, that's right."

Nanchuan You smiled. "There are indeed some troubles, enough to give me a headache."

"Can I help?"

Kaguya spoke up on her own.

From the beginning until now, this was the first time she had voluntarily expressed her own wishes.

Nanchuan You felt a touch of relief—his efforts over these past few months had not been entirely fruitless after all.

But he still shook his head. "I can handle it myself."

"Besides, I can't keep troubling you forever."

He smiled. "As you yourself said, Miss Kaguya, there will come a day when you have to leave. If I always rely on your help, what will I do when that day comes?"

"I can take you with me."

Kaguya spoke. "If you're willing."

Hearing this, Nanchuan You felt a warmth in his heart.

The Kaguya before him had no hidden agenda.

Over the months of getting along, although she had not revealed her true purpose, she had at least told him of her origins from beyond the sky.

She came from the Otsutsuki Clan, from beyond the heavens, and did not belong here. One day, she would leave.

Of course, that was a matter for the future.

After all, compared to the long lifespan of the Otsutsuki Clan, it was entirely possible that Nanchuan You would die of old age before she ever departed.

But for Kaguya, who was naturally indifferent, being able to say such a thing was enough to show the place Nanchuan You held in her heart.

Time continued to pass, drop by drop.

Half a month later, at a certain moment, Nanchuan You gathered his courage and proposed to Kaguya.

For him, this was an extremely risky step.

After all, the object of his proposal was no ordinary person, but a visitor from beyond the heavens.

Given the power she wielded, if he angered her, even as the Daimyo of a nation, his fate would likely be miserable.

If not for the foundation built over the past few months, Nanchuan You would never have dared to take this step.

Fortunately, Kaguya did not refuse.

On the day he proposed, Kaguya's demeanor was as indifferent as ever.

Faced with Nanchuan You's proposal, she acted very ordinary, simply asking, "If one day I have to leave, would you be willing to come with me?"

Though her words were soft and her expression cold, to Nanchuan You, who knew her well, he could tell she was being serious.

So he smiled too and gave a sincere reply. "Of course I would."

As his words fell, Kaguya gazed seriously at the young man before her, and finally nodded.

From that day on, their relationship entered a new chapter.

Otsutsuki Kaguya became Nanchuan You's wife.

In the rumors outside, she was merely a concubine, but in truth, within the Daimyo's Residence, Otsutsuki Kaguya was the only one.

This situation stirred discussion throughout the Land of Ancestors.

Many elder retainers and nobles were deeply grieved.