Chapter 23: Arguing (2)
"To be bethroted to Ye Han."
Ye Xinghan immediately coughed hard when he heard those declaration.
Everyone had funny faces as well.
"City Lord, you musn't be joking at important times like this." A bearded man spoke at this time, he was probably one of the city's minister but Ye Xinghan didn't recognize him since he wasn't shown in the novel or donghua.
Ye Xiu, Ye Xinghan's 2nd uncle finally spoke after silent for a long time, "City Lord, I think you are too hasty deciding on this matter all by yourself."
Ye Xiu was still skeptical and didn't fully accept Ye Han as member of Snow Wind Family. Because he saw intense desire to control in Ye Han's eyes and a wild ambition.
Ye Han's polite front was just an acting, his true nature was still deeply hidden.
This little girl Ume is currently the highest talent in hundreds years, bethroting her to Ye Han was tantamount to send her to tiger's cave.
'Ye Han is really spoiled by Ye Zong' Ye Xiu thought.
It was understandable since Ye Zong only had a daughter. Maybe he was too desperate to chose an heir.
Seeing Ume's face that was on despair made Ye Xinghan took pity on her.
'The weak indeed can only be a tool for the strong' he muttered in his heart.
At this time Ye Xinghan bravely stepped forward and cupped to Ye Zong, "Uncle, can I say something?"
"Umm,, speak!" Ye Zong nodded solemnly towards Ye Xinghan. He was interested in what Ye Xinghan wanted to say.
"Everyone." Ye Xinghan scanned the room with cold eyes, bringing their attentions towards him.
"I know the allure of azure color talent was very huge. I know too that everyone who was connected to her will be benefited. And I know very well that everyone of you without exception, only working for the interest of Snow Wind Family and Glory City.
In these desperate times, where demon beasts vying at every chance to eat us, where our enemies hidden in the dark trying to destroy us. Only Grandpa Ye Mo alone is the sole spiritual support for us.
It can only be imagined that the strategical importance of azure color talent raised to such an high magnitude.
But we, Snow Wind Family, are known to be reasonable. We tried to keep everyone happy.
To cleanse the land and defend our safe harbour.
I just want that everyone in here never forget who we are. Although currently we have grestest power, doesn't change the fact that we must not misused our authority.
I'd like everyone here to think, what will happen if the one who has azure talent was your most beloved one?
Your daughter or your sister or even your wife?
How does it feel when the one who snatched their dreams and freedom are the one who supposed to protect them?
How does it feel??
AREN'T YOU ASHAMED OF YOURSELF?"
At the last sentence, Ye Xinghan shouted at the top of his lungs.
He promised Gyutarou to protect Ume, he will fulfilled it at any cost!
At this time, Ume who was hiding behind Ye Xinghan was surprised.
The figure that was a head shorter than her, looked very high right now, making her felt safe and secured.
Initially, she was a little bit afraid of Ye Xinghan because she was constantly ignored by him and he rarely talked with her.
'Maybe, he was too shy with girl?' All of her nervousness was gone, she now had such funny thought.
Even Ye Xiao, surprised by the outburst of Ye Xinghan. He didn't feel afraid of Ye Xinghan offending everyone, instead he felt really proud at this moment.
The high ranked figures within the room was hiding their face awkwardly. They felt weird because of being reprimanded by a child. But there's no way to refute the fact spoken.
Even Ye Zong, now looked at Ye Xinghan more appreciatively.
"Alright, then what do you suggest?" Ye Zong said softly. He rarely talked with this tone with everyone else, including his daughter.
Ye Xinghan didn't reply him. Instead, he looked back at Ume.
"Ume, what do you really want? Do you intent to join our family? Or any other thing?" Ye Xinghan said at Ume.
But, Ume was trembling with the sudden of attention towards her. She was afraid if she said the wrong thing.
"Close your eyes, ask yourself what do you really want. Everyone here will fulfill it no matter what!" Ye Xinghan just conveniently made a promise on behalf of everyone.
They just twitched their eyes, but didn't say anything about it.
Ume nodded at Ye Xinghan and closed her eyes, she took a deep breath to calmed herself down.
Everyone were patiently waited her. Because they know this will change her fate.
Ume was silent for about a minute before she opened her mouth
"I want to eat everyday
I want to play everyday with my friends
I want to study together with everyone
I want to have fun with everyone here
I want to walk in the garden with my brother
I want to create memories with the one I loved"
The years of pent up finally burst out.
Years of indignation towards unfairness finally revealed.
She was tired of always hiding her identity, she was tired of hiding her face.
Everyone here just listened her request, although it was a lot but it wasn't hard to achieve.
Finally Ume fell into silent while still closing her eyes.
At first, she wanted to run away from here because she was severely disappointed by the supposed guardian of Glory City.
Now, because of the bravery of certain someone. She will try to be brave!
"I would like to join the Snow Wind Family!"
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