"Ahem, Hyuga is not just chatting with me, right?"
Yemu cleared his throat gently, his tone casual.
He knows that Hyuga Hiashi is not the kind of person who wastes time chatting--
When Hyuga Hiashi heard this, his expression was solemn, without any detours or hesitation.
He slowly raised his gaze and looked directly at Yemu with firm eyes.
"Master Yemu, you are not too young anymore, are you?" He spoke, his voice was neither fast nor slow, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting the floor.
"When I was Yemu's age, I had already married and started a business. Now, Shinobi World has been stabilized and the world is stable... I would like to ask, when will Yemu plan to hold the wedding to Hinata?"
This sentence was like a flat thunder that froze the air for several seconds.
Hinata was standing behind Yemu in an orderly manner. When he heard these words, his whole body was like a boiling kettle. His pretty face turned red, and everything from the tips of his ears to his neck was stained with pink clouds.
Her breathing became faster, and she lowered her head subconsciously, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she was trying her best to hide her emotions.
The slender fingers have already grasped the hem of the clothes tightly, as if they could form a bunch of wrinkles.
Although she was a little surprised that her father would say such words at this time, but deep down...
The expectation and sweetness surged in my chest like spring water.
She had been waiting for this day, but she didn't expect that her father would push it in front of her on this day.
But it is different from the surprise and shyness of Hinata--
Qingxue Uchiha's face darkened visibly to the naked eye.
She was lazily crossing her arms, seemingly unintentional to interrupt, but her deep pupils now revealed a dangerous edge.
If it weren't for Yemu quietly releasing a suppressive aura from the side, I'm afraid she would have crushed this quiet courtyard with her feet and used Hyuga Hiashi's head as a wooden stake to practice her swordsmanship.
--Is this guy living too comfortably?
How dare you say such treasonous words in front of your face.
She asked herself that she had restrained herself enough over the years, but this was how others would repay her?
"Cough, cough, cough, cough!"
Hyuga Hiashi noticed Qingxue's murderous intention, and a few drops of sweat oozed from his forehead. He quickly raised his hand to indicate that he had no intention of provoking, with a dry smile on his face, "Sir Qingxue, don't worry. I know your feelings for Mr. Yemu, and I never want to make you feel wronged."
He paused and continued, "So, this wedding... I plan to hold it together for the two of you. I wonder if Mr. Qingxue can accept it?"
The air in the courtyard suddenly became deathly silent again.
Not far away, several Hyuga people froze in embarrassment, and even their breathing became lighter.
In Shinobi World, polygamy is not the norm, especially since the rules of several large clans are strict. Marriages within the clan are mostly a combination of politics and blood, and such "loose" arrangements are rare.
But where is the status of Yemu--
Future's Lord of the Empire.
One emperor and two wives may be regarded as "poor" treatment in the eyes of others.
However--
"I disagree!!"
The cold voice cut off Hyuga Hiashi's proposal without hesitation.
Qingxue Uchiha's eyes were as sharp as a blade, and the pressure on his body suddenly solidified the air around him. Even Hinata couldn't help but hold his breath slightly.
"Why--I want to share Yemu?"
Qingxue's voice is not high-pitched, but it carries an unquestionable domineering tone.
It's not that she didn't know about Hinata's cheating these years, she just turned a blind eye.
But if you steal something, you want to have an upright name?
Dream!
The anger welling up in her heart surged like a tide - this was impossible!
Hyuga Hiashi's expression suddenly became subtle, with a touch of helplessness between his eyebrows, but also a bit of meaningful heaviness.
He took a deep breath, as if to embolden himself, and then slowly spoke:
"Tell the truth to Master Qingxue... Actually, my daughter is already pregnant."
"Huh???"
The moment these words fell to the ground, it was like a huge boulder smashed into the tranquil lake--
An invisible shock surged out of everyone's heart.
However, the first person to express doubts was not Yemu, nor Qingxue Uchiha, but Hinata himself.
She blinked and looked at her father blankly, completely unresponsive for a moment.
But just after a moment of trance, Hinata seemed to suddenly realize something. His eyelashes trembled slightly and his ears instantly turned bright red.
She did not expose it on the spot, but pursed her lips and lowered her head silently, as if she acquiesced to this "fact".
--Since her father has already spoken for her, why should she deny it?
--As long as she can be with Yemu, she will accept it even if it is for this made-up reason.
"W-what's going on?"
Yemu was stunned. He frowned and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Can he clearly remember when he had such a close relationship with Hinata?
Not at all!
Or... was there something that happened during the three years he was asleep that he didn't know about?
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!!"
The cold voice broke Yemu's thoughts. Qingxue Uchiha's eyes were sharp and his voice was like a knife pointed directly at Hyuga Hiashi.
"Are you kidding me? How can Hinata be pregnant?!"
Her tone was domineering and direct, with an unquestionable strength.
However, these words made Hinata's original shy expression gradually fade away, replaced by an unexpected determination.
She raised her head, her eyes no longer as soft and withdrawn as before, but with a hint of stubbornness:
"Qingxue, why can't I get pregnant? Do you think it's impossible for me?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her voice suddenly became gentle and firm, as if she was afraid that Yemu might misunderstand something:
"I'm going to marry Yemu! No one can stop me!"
This confession caused the temperature in the air to rise instantly.
Qingxue Uchiha I just felt a tightness in my chest, and a stream of blood rushed straight to my forehead--
This little girl is angry with herself all day long!
The corners of her eyes twitched slightly, her hands had been clenched into fists subconsciously, and her fingertips were slightly white. She was obviously trying to resist the urge to take action directly.
"Okay, okay."
Yemu finally spoke, with a hint of helplessness and fatigue in his tone. He did not intend to continue to dwell on this issue.
"We are all married, let's hold a wedding together."
His words were like a thunderclap, freezing the atmosphere in the entire courtyard for a moment.
For him, since he already has this "fait accompli", he naturally cannot be a disrespectful person.
"Ah?"
Qingxue raised his head suddenly, his eyes showing shock, grievance, and a trace of anger that could not be concealed.
"Yemu, I can't accept it."
She knew that she was no match for Yemu, and would never benefit from a head-on confrontation, so she chose another method--
She took a step forward and gently held Yemu's hand, with a hint of vulnerability and pity in her eyes, as if she was begging for his favor and protection.
However, before Yemu could respond, Hinata seemed to be deliberately playing devil's advocate, inverting his stance and comforting Qingxue:
"It's okay, Qingxue, I can accept you."
--This sentence of "comfort" is simply throwing a handful of firewood at Volcanic Crater.
"Are you human?"
Qingxue Uchiha just felt that his sanity was teetering on the edge of collapse.
If she had known that this situation would develop into what it is today, when she first saw Hinata, she should have taken action to eliminate this threat from its source!
Yemu Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again, he frowned and waved his hand. "Okay, this matter is settled."
Qingxue bit his lip and his voice trembled slightly. "Yemu, don't I even have this right? Who has the final say in this family?"
Yemu's eyes became a little darker, with a hint of unshakable majesty. "Do you have the final say, or do I?"
Qingxue was stunned for a moment, and finally lowered his head, with helplessness and bitterness on his face. "You have the final say, you are the one in charge."
Yemu nodded slightly. "That's it."
Hyuga Hiashi was holding his breath and remained silent until he heard Yemu's final words. His eyes suddenly lit up and his face showed joy from the bottom of his heart.
--That's it. From now on, I will call myself Yemu "Sir Yemu", and Yemu will call myself "Father-in-law"?
This subtle change in seniority made him seem to have seen the grand wedding of Hinata in advance.
"Master Yemu, where is the time?"
Hyuga Hiashi is smiling, but there is a trace of nervousness hidden in his eyes - after all, if this kind of thing is not finalized, it is likely to lead to long nights and nightmares.
"When do you plan to hold the wedding?"
"This way we can prepare better."
In the wide courtyard, the air seemed to be stagnant for a moment.
The sun shines in through the leaves and falls on the stone chair, reflecting mottled light and shadow, reflecting the slightly expectant expression of Hiashi.
Yemu raised his eyes, seeming to be weighing something. His fingers tapped the armrest lightly, the rhythm was neither urgent nor slow, as if he was calculating a game of chess that was not simple.
"... In about a month."
The voice was low, but it carried an unquestionable power.
Hyuga Hiashi's eyes lit up and he nodded solemnly. "Okay, I'll get ready right now."
The two exchanged some pleasantries and talked about some wedding etiquette, guest list, and future cooperation between the two families. The atmosphere was quite relaxed.
After a while, Yemu stood up, his robe gently brushed the ground, and turned to leave.
He plans to go to Shikaku Nara, one of Konoha's think tanks, to discuss the new order after Shinobi World's unification - this is the overall situation that he really cares about.
After Yemu's back disappeared at the end of the courtyard, many members of Hyuga quietly gathered around the patriarch Hiashi.
Their expressions were either curious or apprehensive, and their voices mingled in low voices.
"Clan leader, can this be done?"
"Can the eldest lady really marry Lord Yemu?"
A young Branch Family ninja frowned and said, "I feel like... Master Qingxue is too possessive. How could she allow others to share Master Yemu with her?"
"Yes," another person echoed, "Have you forgotten? There was a female Samurai before. She just looked at Lord Yemu a few more times, but was taken directly into Little Black Room by Lord Qingxue... and didn't come out for three days and three nights. Who dares to think like that?"
For a moment, everyone looked at each other, worried and curious.
Hiashi looked calm, even with a certain smile, "Don't worry, it's no problem."
His tone was decisive, as if he was confident, "You just need to prepare well. The wedding in one month must be grand."
When the tribesmen heard this, smiles finally appeared on their faces, and some even couldn't help but cheer softly.
They are sincerely happy for Hinata - after all, this marriage is not only the eldest lady's happiness, but also a symbol of the Hyuga Clan's status in the new Shinobi World.
They were happy, but Qingxue Uchiha couldn't laugh at all at this moment.
"What?"
Yemu's voice was low, coming from behind, "Are you still angry?"
Hinata has now returned to his tribe and is personally discussing the details of the wedding with the elders - Hyuga Clan is a wealthy family, so the scale of the wedding is naturally very important. The guest list, etiquette rules, and every step must be carefully planned.
Qingxue Uchiha stood at the other end of the street, with his back to the sun, his expression cold and fragile.
"You said you only love me."
Her voice was very soft, but like a sharp blade, with a hint of trembling, "Why did you betray me?"
Yemu turned around and saw the mist in her eyes--
Those eyes that were usually so sharp that they could cut people's hearts were now like injured kittens, aggrieved and stubborn.
Yemu didn't say anything, he just walked closer, put his hand directly around her slender waist, and pulled her into his arms.
Qingxue's body froze slightly, but was firmly locked by Yemu's power, and he felt the warmth and heartbeat of his chest.
"I'm very greedy," Yemu whispered, with an irresistible domineering tone in his voice, "I want both, can't I?"
The golden eyes looked down at her slightly, like a beast overlooking its prey, with a sense of oppression and undeniable majesty.
Qingxue Uchiha turned his face away slightly, with a rare blush appearing at the base of his ears, "Yemu... Why didn't I notice that you are so domineering?"
"Have you discovered it now?"
Yemu raised the corners of his lips, and before he finished speaking, he reached out to lift her chin, and leaned over to seal her lips.
At that moment, the wind on the street made a soft sound, as if even the air was frozen.
"I'm sorry," Yemu whispered to Qingxue's lips, "From now on, you can't escape. Even if I lock you in Little Black Room, you can't escape from my grasp."
Yemu When he let go of her, he also smoothed her slightly messy hair. His gentle movements were in contrast to the domineering behavior just now.
Then, Yemu held Qingxue's hand, the temperature in his palm was firm and direct, "Let's go find Shikamaru."
The two walked towards the meeting hall one behind the other, with the sun shining slantingly on their backs--
One is the king of the new Shinobi World, and the other is the queen who is willing to admit defeat but is still secretly competing.
Qingxue Uchiha was pulled by Yemu and muttered secretly, "Huh, you know how to bully me."
"But no matter what, I must be the main palace!!"
Qingxue Uchiha suddenly pounced on Yemu and bit Yemu's neck.