bioinnovel Chapter 417 Fireworks, are you serious?
Chapter 417 Fireworks, are you serious?
As night deepened, the lights at the Hyuga mansion were gradually turned off.
The chirping of insects in the courtyard rose and fell, weaving a natural rhythm in the quiet night.
Hinata Hyuga quietly returned to her room, her feelings a mix of emotions as she closed the paper door behind her.
The determination she had maintained when facing her father in the hall had mostly faded away like the tide, leaving only confusion and unease in her heart.
She walked slowly to the window, her fingers tracing the cold windowpane, gazing at the hazy moonlight outside, and sighed softly.
His father's admonition, "The Uchiha Sanfeng are of noble status, but they have always been philanderers. You must be careful with your words and actions!" and the image of Sanfeng kept tugging at his mind. His heart felt blocked, filled with mixed feelings.
Just as she was lost in thought, the door was suddenly pushed open a crack, and a slender figure tiptoed in.
"Sister...I want you to sleep with me tonight!"
Hinata Hanabi's face was filled with undisguised joy.
She quickly slipped into her sister's bed, her bright eyes fixed on her sister Hinata Hyuga with a smile.
Hinata Hyuga turned around and saw that it was her younger sister who had sneaked in. She frowned helplessly.
She reached out and gently rubbed her cheek: "Hanabi, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet? Go back to your room, you have to get up early tomorrow."
Hinata Hanabi shook her head, gripping the blanket tightly with both hands, determined not to leave.
"Sister... I'm not leaving. You're going to marry Lord Sanfeng soon, and it'll be so hard for me to see you again. I want to sleep with you tonight... I want to spend more time with you!"
A hint of grievance flickered in her eyes, her lower lip pursed slightly, and her gaze was so firm that it wouldn't allow her sister to refute her.
Hinata Hinata patiently tried to persuade her a few more times, but Hanabi either lowered her head, pursed her lips and remained silent, or kept repeating the excuse that she "wanted to spend more time with her older sister."
No matter how her sister tried to urge her, she seemed glued to the bed and refused to move.
Suddenly, Hinata Hanabi looked up at her sister, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Sister, is it because Lord Mitsumine is coming again tonight that you're in such a hurry to send me away?"
"Hanabi, what nonsense are you talking about... This is not true!"
Hinata Hyuga's cheeks flushed instantly, and she hurriedly turned her face away, looking somewhat embarrassed.
She was also thinking... what should she do if Sanfeng really came tonight...?
Seeing her younger sister's childish and stubborn appearance, Hinata Hyuga couldn't bring herself to be harsh and could only sigh and compromise: "Fine, Hanabi, if you want to stay, then stay."
Hinata Hanabi's face lit up instantly. She cupped her sister's head and kissed her forehead: "Sister, you're so good!"
She lay down next to Hinata, and the two sisters lying together added a touch of warmth to the room.
The two were silent for a moment, and then only their steady breathing echoed in the room.
Hinata Hanabi turned to the side, gazing at Hinata's profile in the dim candlelight, her long eyelashes casting a soft shadow beneath her eyes.
She hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, her voice filled with curiosity and seriousness: "Sister, what do you like about Lord Mitsumine?"
Upon hearing this, Hinata Hyuga stiffened slightly, her gaze returning to the window in a daze.
She unconsciously gripped the blanket tighter, the lamplight casting a soft, hazy glow on her face.
She pondered for a moment, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on her lips: "I can't quite put my finger on it, but if I really wanted to list them, his goodness is actually hidden in many details."
"He is the master of ten planets, yet he is never arrogant. When I encounter bottlenecks in my cultivation of immortal arts, he never looks down on my clumsiness and always patiently guides me."
As Hinata Hyuga spoke, her eyes softened and her expression relaxed considerably: "He also understands a lot of principles, listens to my grievances, and helps me analyze solutions."
"And although he's a womanizer, he's very gentle and considerate to every woman. He remembers everyone's birthday, and he also creates little surprises from time to time to make people happy."
Hinata Hanabi's eyes lit up more and more as she listened, her initial curiosity gradually turning into obvious excitement.
She unconsciously gripped the blankets tightly with both hands, and even her breathing became lighter.
Hinata Hyuga, seeing this, deliberately reached out and flicked the tip of her nose: "What, now that I've said that, you think he's not bad?"
Hinata Hanabi blushed and hurriedly turned her face away, her expression shy as a young girl: "Sister! Lord Mitsumine... he really... he's quite likable."
Hinata Hyuga was amused by her appearance and gently tickled her armpit: "So our little Hanabi is starting to like people too. You were pretending to be indifferent before."
Hyuga Hanabi, both embarrassed and annoyed, laughed and snuggled into Hinata's arms, even reaching out to tickle her waist: "Sister, you're so mean...you just know how to make fun of me!"
The two sisters immediately started making a ruckus, and the bedding on the bed was all jumbled up.
Under the warm yellow light, there was a long-lost intimacy.
The two sisters played around for a while, and when they were both out of breath, they snuggled together and lay down.
The bedroom returned to tranquility, but the atmosphere was even warmer than before.
Hinata patted Hanabi's back gently, her voice tinged with melancholy: "I know people say he's a womanizer, that he's never short of women, but feelings have nothing to do with status or the past. I believe in his feelings for me... and I'm willing to take a gamble... gamble that his promise to me... isn't just a passing fancy."
Hinata Hanabi leaned on her shoulder, her mind filled with the scenes Hinata had described, her heart still beating a little fast.
She was silent for a moment, then suddenly reached out and hugged Hinata's waist, her voice serious yet still tinged with girlish shyness: "Sister, I think... I've fallen for Lord Mitsumine too."
Hinata Hyuga paused slightly upon hearing this, but before she could speak, Hanabi continued, "Sister... how about I marry Lord Mitsumine too? That way I can be with you every day, stay by his side, and won't be bullied by anyone!"
Hinata felt a warmth in her heart, raised her hand and gently patted her sister's hand, her eyes slightly reddening and her nose feeling a little sore.
With her sister's words, she felt more confident, even though the future was uncertain.
She abruptly turned to the side, hurriedly lowering her voice, afraid that the people outside would hear: "Hanabi! What nonsense are you talking about! You can't just say things like that!"
Hinata Hanabi replied playfully, "Sister, I'm serious, I'm not making this up!"
Hinata gently tapped Hanabi's forehead, her touch light, her expression a mixture of amusement and exasperation: "Lord Mimine's status is special. Not only does he already have so many consorts, but your idea is utterly absurd, and Father would never agree to it. You have your own life to live; you should find someone who loves you unconditionally. How can you even have such thoughts?"
Hinata Hanabi wrinkled her nose, brushed her hand away, and said with a serious and stubborn tone, "I'm not talking nonsense! My sister is going to such a far place, without anyone close to her. If I marry her too, I can stay with you every day, and no one will dare to bully you. Besides, Lord Mimine is so outstanding, and I actually like him very much. Moreover, I can protect my sister, so Father can rest assured."
As she spoke, her eyes were full of simple consideration, completely unaware of the complex entanglements hidden behind this suggestion. She only felt that this was the best way to protect her sister.
Hinata Hyuga felt a mix of heartache and warmth as she looked at her younger sister's earnest expression.
She gently pulled Huahuo into her arms, feeling her sister's body temperature as if she were cherishing a rare treasure, and gently smoothed her disheveled hair.
"Silly girl, I know you mean well, but I can't be so selfish. Marriage isn't a game, nor is it a bargaining chip for companionship. You deserve a better future. I only hope you can grow up safely and find happiness that belongs to you, instead of compromising yourself for my sake."
Hinata Hanabi leaned against Hinata's chest, listening to her sister's gentle words, and felt a lump in her throat.
She muttered softly, "But I just don't want to be separated from my sister... And, I really, really like Lord Mitsumine... I used to only dare to think about it secretly..."
Hinata Hyuga held her in his arms, gently patting her back, his voice tinged with melancholy: "Silly little sister, you're still young, you don't understand what love is. You'll definitely meet someone better in the future... He'll cherish you... and be good to only you."
Hyuga Hanabi suddenly raised her head, her eyes flashing with stubbornness: "Sister... I'm not young anymore... and... age is not a problem! As long as I go to Sage Village to train for a few months! I heard that the time in Sage Village is different from that in the ninja world. Six years there is only one year in the ninja world, so as long as I stay there for a few months, I'll be old enough to get married, and then I can marry Lord Mitsumine together with you!"
Looking at her younger sister's resolute eyes, Hinata Hyuga felt a headache coming on. She couldn't help but raise her voice, "Hanabi, how could you think like this... Marriage is never just about being 'old enough'. You can't make such a hasty decision about your life just because of your sister... or because of a fleeting crush!"
"Sister... Sister... I've grown up now... The thing is, I've secretly liked Lord Mitsumine for a long time!"
Hinata Hanabi was startled by her serious tone, her eyes instantly reddening, but she still bit her lip, refusing to give up her idea.
Hinata Hyuga looked at her younger sister's earnest eyes and didn't know what to say for a moment...
"Hanabi... are you... serious?"