Kyoko herself blushed furiously, practically burying her head in her chest.
Kyoko's father exchanged a look with his wife before speaking to Meixin. "We don't have any objections on our end. We'd like to settle this as soon as possible too."
"But you know the village is still at war. Is it really appropriate to get engaged and have children at a time like this?"
"Besides, your Uchiha Hao has been on the front lines these past two years. He can't come back at all, can he?"
"How can the engagement be settled if he isn't even there?"
They couldn't possibly have the elders make the decision here and then hold the engagement banquet, could they?
What practical meaning would that have?
Meixin shook her head, her tone utterly calm. "I thought of all that long ago."
"Whether Xiao Hao can come back isn't something we need to worry about. Yan is here, and he knows the Flying Thunder God."
"I already spoke to him. When the time comes, he can use the Flying Thunder God to bring Qianyi and his son back so we can settle the engagement."
"After that, every month, Yan can spare a few days to bring Xiao Hao back and forth a few times. Having children won't be delayed at all."
"As for concerns from the village, there's no need for them whatsoever."
"Didn't word spread yesterday? Uchiha Fugaku and his fiancée are expecting too."
"The clan leader's family has already taken the lead. We're just following suit, and it won't delay the fighting on the front lines. Even the Hokage won't have anything to say."
After hearing this, Kyoko's parents froze and turned to look at Uchiha Yan.
Uchiha Yan helplessly spread his hands, making it clear that this had nothing to do with