bioinnovel Chapter 416 Hinata, are you really going to marry him?
Chapter 416 Hinata, are you really going to marry him?
Hinata Hanabi stood frozen outside her older sister Hinata's bedroom door, her envy gradually fading.
She suddenly realized that this was definitely not just a simple matter of romantic love!
It not only concerns the happiness of my sister for the rest of her life, but also involves the rise and fall of the entire Hyuga clan!
Currently, the Hyuga clan is a vassal clan of the Uchiha clan, and its current prosperity is entirely due to the support of Lord Mimine. If my sister can establish a formal relationship with him, the future of the clan will surely be bright.
She dared not linger any longer and turned to run wildly toward her father's study.
"Father... Father..."
The sound of fireworks, with its urgent tremor, traveled all the way from the corridor to the outside of the study, startling a few sparrows that were resting under the eaves.
She rushed to the study in one breath. The maid guarding the door tried to stop her, but she pushed her aside and staggered into the study.
The wooden door creaked open as it was slammed shut, shattering the tranquility of the room.
At this moment, Hiashi Hyuga was sitting upright at his desk, holding a wolf-hair brush in his hand, focusing intently on clan affairs.
On the table lay a stack of yellowed paper scrolls, which was the list of cultivation quotas for the Ancestral Star Immortal Village, densely filled with the names of the family members.
Now, information about the Immortal Village has been made public; it's a treasure trove that billions of people dream of entering.
Even ordinary people living in the Immortal Village can have their lifespan greatly extended.
There, you might even have the chance to learn real magic!
Therefore, as a vassal clan of the Uchiha, the Hyuga clan's steady development over the years is entirely due to the strong support of Lord Mine.
The Uchiha clan had already given many training slots in Sage Village to the Hyuga clan, which allowed the Hyuga clan members to make leaps in strength. Such kindness and opportunities are something that many clans would rather not have.
Hiashi Hyuga was somewhat displeased upon hearing his youngest daughter's shout.
Soon, he saw his youngest daughter, Hanabi, running over, her breath coming in short gasps.
He frowned slightly, put down the wolf-hair brush in his hand, and said sternly, "Huahua, what's the matter that you're in such a panic... Have you forgotten the family etiquette...? This is utterly disrespectful!"
Hinata Hanabi, hands on her knees, gasped for breath, her cheeks flushed from running, but her eyes shone with an astonishing light: "Father! I just... I just saw with my own eyes that my sister was in her room... embracing Lord Mitsumine, and they were very intimate! And judging from their attire, they looked like they had just woken up, and it seemed... it seemed that Lord Mitsumine... spent the night in my sister's room last night!"
As she finished speaking, her voice... trembled slightly.
With a clatter, the wolf-hair brush in Hyuga Hiashi's hand fell onto the table. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, which quickly turned into undisguised joy, and even the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out.
He suddenly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced around the study twice.
He stroked his beard, his tone filled with undisguised delight, yet a barely perceptible seriousness flickered in his eyes: "Hanabi, you're not joking, are you? If it's true... this is incredible news... Hanabi, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Seeing her father's expression, Hyuga Hanabi nodded: "Father, it's true!"
After confirming, Hiashi Hyuga's expression grew even more excited: "Now that we Hyuga are allied with the Uchiha, we are entirely dependent on Lord Mitsumine's protection. If Hinata can marry Lord Mitsumine as his consort, the Hyuga clan's status will become even more secure, and no one will dare to look down on us again!"
The family's bright future was within reach, but ultimately, his daughter would have to earn that glory. Thinking of this, his joy faded, leaving only a heavy pang of heartache.
Meanwhile, in Hinata Hyuga's bedroom, the atmosphere had gradually eased from the awkwardness of the moment.
Uchiha Mitsunori stood by the window, watching Hyuga Hanabi's figure disappear at the end of the corridor.
He turned and walked over to Hinata Hyuga, who was still somewhat dazed.
He reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, the warmth of his palms seeping through the fabric: "Hinata, don't be afraid, I'm here, no one will make things difficult for you."
Hinata buried her face in his warm chest, the familiar scent gradually calming her racing heart: "Mitsumine... Hanabi saw it all..."
Over the years, she kept it a secret from everyone and secretly got together with Lord Mitsumine, who was once her teacher.
Because of concerns about the opinions of their family and the outside world, and fear that the disparity in their social status would bring trouble to the Hyuga family, they have been carefully maintaining this relationship.
Now, she has been caught red-handed by her closest sister, and for a moment she doesn't know how to face it, feeling uneasy and helpless.
Uchiha Mitsunaga kissed her hair, his eyes filled with pity: "Hinata, I've made you suffer all these years. It's better to make it public now, so you won't have to live in such fear anymore. I will personally visit the Hyuga clan head to explain our feelings, and I will prepare the betrothal gifts with the most solemn ceremony, to marry you in a grand and glorious way, so that the entire ninja world will know that you, Hyuga Hinata, are the queen of Uchiha Mitsunaga."
This resounding promise instantly dispelled all of Hinata's unease.
She suddenly raised her hand and hugged Uchiha Mitsunori tightly around the waist, burying her face in his chest, tears finally streaming down her face: "Mitsunori... thank you... I feel so happy..."
"fool......"
The two embraced for a long time until they heard busy sounds coming from outside.
Uchiha Mitsumine gently patted Hinata Hyuga on the back, softly offered a few words of advice, and then turned to leave the Hyuga residence.
Hinata straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, took a deep breath to suppress the pounding emotions and unease in her heart, and turned to walk towards her father's study.
She knew... she would have to face this eventually... rather than run away... she should take the initiative and be honest.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the study was unusually calm.
Hyuga Hiashi sat in the main seat, his expression still showing lingering joy; Hyuga Hanabi stood to the side, her hands clasped in front of her, occasionally stealing glances at her sister who had entered, her eyes full of curiosity and gossip.
Hinata Hyuga lowered her eyes, a blush on her cheeks, and her steps were a little light.
Seeing his daughter approach, Hiashi Hyuga's smile deepened, and his eyes softened considerably: "Hinata, you've come. Hanabi just told me that you're with Lord Mitsumine. Is that true?"
Hinata Hyuga stiffened slightly and subconsciously looked up at her father. Seeing no reproach in his eyes, only undisguised anticipation and joy, her unease subsided slightly.
She nodded gently, her eyes filled with determination: "Yes, Father. Sanfeng and I have been in love for a long time, but due to many concerns, we have not yet told you or the rest of the clan. Please forgive me, Father."
Hiashi Hyuga's laughter gradually subsided, and the joy on his face faded, replaced by a deep solemnity.
He slowly sat down, his gaze falling on Hinata, filled with complex emotions.
The joy that had just surged because of the family's future was now completely replaced by heartache for his daughter: "Hinata, what have you done wrong! This is a blessing for the family, but... but... this is also your tribulation."
"Hinata, do you know that Lord Mitsunori is a womanizer? He has already married seventeen queens, and his harem has never been peaceful. Recently, he has been getting very close to his two female secretaries, Yamanaka Ino and Kurama Yakumo, and their relationship is ambiguous. Even Kurotsuchi from Iwagakure and Yoshiaki from Sunagakure often serve him day and night... His reputation for womanizing has already spread throughout the ninja world."
"Hinata, if you marry him, you'll just be another concubine. You'll have to share a husband with dozens of women and face daily infighting in the inner court. This is something no ordinary woman can endure... Hinata... do you really want to marry him?"
Hinata Hanabi's elation froze instantly. She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
She only knew of Lord Mitsumine's excellence and glory, but had never thought about these things before, and was momentarily stunned.
Hinata Hyuga's body jolted, and the blush on her cheeks instantly faded.
Her hands, hanging by her sides, clenched quietly; she knew these were not just rumors.
But her heart... already belonged to that man... she couldn't refuse.
At this moment, with his father pointing it out to him, the unease he had deliberately ignored welled up in his heart.
She took a deep breath, her eyes still resolute: "Father, I know about the rumors circulating outside, and I know about his past. But I've spent so much time with him, and I believe in his feelings for me. Even if we face many difficulties in the future, this is the path I chose, and I will never regret it."
Looking at his daughter's stubborn appearance, Hiashi Hyuga felt even more heartache, but he also knew that things had come to this point and there was no way to undo it.
He sighed deeply, his eyes filled with an indescribable complexity.
Faced with a golden opportunity for the family's rise to power and the prospect of his daughter's lifelong happiness, he ultimately chose the former.
His voice softened considerably, his eyes filled with remorse: "Hinata, now that you've made up your mind, I will do everything in my power to make this happen. Tomorrow morning, I will personally pay a visit to Lord Mimine to express the sincerity of the Hyuga clan. We must not be impolite, and this will also save face for you... It's your father who has wronged you, for the sake of the clan... Alas..."
Hinata looked at the guilt in her father's eyes, and then at the worry in her sister's eyes.
She sat up straight, then bowed respectfully: "Father, you flatter me. This is my own choice, and it's not 'bitter' at all... I'll leave my marriage to you, Father..."
Looking at his eldest daughter, Hyuga Hiashi pretended to be strong, but the guilt and heartache in his heart grew stronger.
His throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton; a thousand words remained unspoken, ultimately turning into a long sigh.
"Hinata..."