Danyla admired the direwolf pattern slowly emerging in her cup with satisfaction, a flicker of nostalgia passing through her purple eyes.
She gently set down the wine cup and ran her fingertips along its rim, feeling the delicate texture of the porcelain glaze.
"Yin, you have made a tremendous contribution to Otheryon City this time!"
Danyla had always felt a natural affinity for Yin and his fellow people from Yi Ti, with their black hair, black eyes, and yellow skin. As soon as they arrived on Holy Flame Island, she had abolished their slave status and made them full-fledged subjects of White Sheep Town.
"Tell me! Is there anything you still wish for? I will do my best to grant it!"
Tobu Yin immediately prostrated himself, his forehead almost touching the ground.
"Your Majesty, freeing the Yin clan from slavery was already the greatest kindness imaginable. I would not dare use your generosity as grounds to ask for more!"
"Oh, wrongdoing deserves punishment, and merit deserves reward! You have earned this, so there is no need to be embarrassed!"
"I know you have built up a considerable fortune through your craft over the years. Even if you have no wishes left, what about your children and grandchildren?"
Danyla's words made Yin hesitate. Then he spoke somewhat apprehensively.
"Your Majesty! I have a granddaughter named Xi Yin. She is clever and quick-witted, with a gentle disposition. If she could serve at Your Majesty's side, she could repay some of the kindness you have shown our Yin clan, and it would also be an immense help to her future marriage prospects."
After speaking, Yin immediately pressed his forehead to the ground. He knew that the women who attended Danyla were all daughters of the foremost Great Lords.
Danyla, however, readily agreed at