Chapter 434 The Wedding Night
Chapter 434 The Wedding Night
The wedding celebration inside the hall was at its most lively, with the laughter and blessings of the guests mingling together.
As the undisputed strongest on their ancestral planet, the Uchiha Sanfeng's inherent aura deterred others from approaching easily. Even when several elderly clan elders brought wine cups, intending to express their respect under the guise of congratulations, they were politely stopped by the maids standing by.
Uchiha Sanfeng glanced at the crowd celebrating with raised glasses in the hall without any lingering affection, then turned to look at the seven queens lined up beside him.
The aloofness and sternness he had displayed when facing the guests had quietly faded away, replaced by a unique sense of ease and gentleness in his eyes: "Let them handle the noise outside. Let's go back to the inner palace; that way, everyone will feel more at ease."
Upon hearing this, the seven princesses had different expressions, but they could not hide the shyness and joy in their eyes, and they all nodded slightly.
As soon as you step into the inner hall, a rich yet pleasant fragrance wafts over you. Unlike the grand and luxurious outer hall, the interior is elegant yet warm and inviting, with every detail reflecting careful consideration.
The ground was covered with a thick star-velvet carpet, and each step was silent, as if walking on clouds.
The table was covered with brocade embroidered with silver thread and filled with various ethnic delicacies and fine wines.
The maid led them to the door and bowed before retreating. The heavy palace doors closed gently, completely shutting out the noise from the outside world.
Uchiha Mitsunori released Hinata Hyuga's hand, smiled, and gestured for everyone to take their seats. His tone was casual: "You must be hungry after accompanying me to deal with the guests from the outer hall all this way. These are all prepared according to your individual tastes. Don't be shy, help yourselves to whatever you like."
He has never liked formalities and prefers people to get along freely.
As soon as she finished speaking, Heitu got up and walked to the table. Being a perfectionist, she subconsciously checked the arrangement of the tableware: "If the spacing between the cups and saucers were half an inch more even, it would be more neat. Also, the arrangement of this cherry blossom cake is a bit crooked at the edges, which doesn't look right."
As she spoke, she reached out and gently gathered the pastries, her fingers moving softly.
Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsunori walked over, gently placed her hand on his, and said with a smile, "Kurotsuchi, today is different from usual. You don't need to be so tense. Just relax, and that will be your best self."
Hei Tu paused, a faint blush rising to his cheeks, but he still muttered under his breath, "Attitude is reflected in details; how can we be careless?"
Even so, her movements slowed down considerably, and the restraint in her eyes lessened... She was always more responsive to gentle persuasion than force, and Sanfeng's indulgence warmed her heart.
"Alright, alright, Heitu, stop thinking about these things."
Yamanaka Ino smiled and pulled Kurotsuchi over, pressing her down into a seat. She was the best at easing tension, and when she turned to look at Mitsumine, she made a charming suggestion.
"My lord, on such a wonderful day, delicious food alone isn't enough. How about we play some games to liven things up? The loser will have to drink a penalty shot, that'll make it more lively."
Uchiha Mitsunori raised an eyebrow slightly, and casually agreed immediately: "What does Ino want to play? It's up to you. The more lively it is, the more fun it will be."
Yamanaka Ino's eyes lit up, and she pulled Tenten beside her, saying, "How about we play 'Guess What's on someone's mind'? One person asks a question and the other person tries to guess what they're thinking. The loser drinks a glass of fruit wine. It's fun and can also strengthen our relationship."
Upon hearing this, Tian Tian's romantic side was instantly activated. She looked at Sanfeng with a hint of longing in her eyes: "Husband, shall I test you first? Guess which planet I most want to visit? Here's a hint: my favorite fluorescent butterflies live there."
Looking at her expectant expression, Uchiha Mitsunori answered without hesitation, "Planet Shigenori. You once said that there are fireflies fluttering everywhere and lakes that reflect the Milky Way. You want to go see it with me."
Tian Tian covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice choked with emotion: "My husband actually remembered! I thought you just said it casually, after all, you have so many things to do."
Uchiha Mitsunaga reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart: "I remember every word you say."
He picked up his wine glass, took the initiative to drink it, and said with a carefree smile, "Although I guessed right, I'll drink this glass first to show my respect for making you smile."
Kurama Yakumo sat quietly to the side. She was never good with words, but simply watched everything in front of her. Her gaze never left Mimine, and there was a deep affection in her eyes that was not easily noticed by others.
Uchiha Mitsunori noticed her gaze, walked over and sat down beside her, and asked softly, "Yakumo, are you bored? If you don't want to play, let's just stay quiet."
Kurama Yakumo shook her head, her fingertips lightly touching his wrist, as if confirming his presence. Her voice was soft but clear: "As long as I can look at you, I'm not bored."
She paused, then added, "I know you're very tired today, so I had the servants prepare some calming incense. It will make you feel more comfortable later. I had it specially prepared."
Uchiha Mitsunori felt a warmth in his heart and tightened his grip on her slightly cool hand: "You understand me best, always keeping my affairs in mind." Yakumo's lips curled into a faint smile, her eyes filled with a deep affection that seemed to drown one. Her love had always been profound and unwavering.
Hinata Hyuga sat in the corner. She was always reserved and taciturn. She quietly served Mitsuhide the dishes he liked, carefully avoiding any flavors he disliked, but dared not say much.
Uchiha Mitsunori noticed her actions and proactively placed a piece of roasted beast meat into her bowl, his tone gentle yet firm: "Hinata, don't just give me meat, you should eat more too. I've noticed you haven't touched your chopsticks much the whole way."
Hinata Hyuga stiffened, quickly lowered her head, and whispered, "If my husband is happy, I... I'm not hungry."
Seeing this, Uchiha Mitsunori deliberately put on a stern face, but it wasn't very intimidating: "Listen to me, you have to eat more. You'll be guarding the ninja world with me from now on, so you can't be weak. If you lose weight, I'll be worried about you."
Upon hearing this, Hinata had no choice but to obediently pick up her chopsticks and eat in small bites, her cheeks as red as ripe apples, but her heart was filled with sweetness... She was most attracted to Mitsumine's gentle yet firm nature.
"My sister is just too shy!"
Hinata Hanabi moved closer to Hinata, her liveliness shining through.
She snatched the wine bottle from Sanfeng's hand, poured a full glass for herself and Sanfeng, and said with a hint of excitement, "Husband, I'll drink with you! My sister doesn't dare to drink, so I'll drink double for her! Today is a joyous occasion, so we should all enjoy ourselves!"
Looking at her energetic appearance, Uchiha Mitsunori felt both helpless and amused, and said in a indulgent tone, "Hanabi, although the fruit wine is not very strong, you can't overindulge. Be careful not to get drunk and throw a tantrum."
Hinata Hanabi waved her hand, raised her glass, and said with sparkling eyes, "I wouldn't! My husband, I toast you, wishing you ever-growing strength so we can dominate the galaxy together!"
After saying that, she tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp. She even proudly raised the empty wine glass to Sanfeng, her cheeks instantly flushing red, but she was still full of energy.
Seeing Hanabi's appearance, Ye Cang smiled and shook his head. He picked up his wine cup and walked to Sanfeng, frankly and without any pretense: "Hanabi's personality is somewhat similar to mine when I was young. We're both so impulsive."
She raised her glass, her tone frank and resolute: "My husband, I toast you. If it weren't for you back then, I would have turned to dust long ago, and I wouldn't have the happiness I have today. From now on, wherever you point, I will fight. The power of Sunagakure will always be at your service."
Uchiha Mitsunori clinked glasses with her, his gaze solemn yet unpretentious: "Ye Cang, you are my queen, and even more so, my comrade-in-arms. From now on, we will fight side by side, and I will never let you suffer the slightest grievance again. With you by my side, I feel much more at ease."
The two exchanged a smile, drank their wine together, displaying their carefree attitude and tacit understanding.
The toasting ceremony began amidst laughter and cheerful conversation. Sanfeng's easygoing nature made the whole process less formal and more heartwarming.
He first walked up to Ye Cang and leaned slightly forward: "Ye Cang, I am so fortunate to have you in my life."
Ye Cang generously took his arm, drank the wine, and patted his shoulder: "Husband, don't worry, with me here, I will definitely give you a big, fat son."
He then walked up to Heitu. Although Heitu was still a little reserved, he took the initiative to raise his arm, his fingertips trembling slightly.
Uchiha Mitsunori said softly, "I'll have to trouble you to take care of the inner palace affairs from now on. Thank you for your hard work. With you here, I can move forward without any worries."
Heitu blushed slightly and replied softly, "It's what I should do. I'll take care of everything so you won't be distracted."
When they reached Ino, she playfully took his arm and said with a smile, "Husband, you can't be biased. There are seven of us, and you have to cherish each and every one of us. I put in so much effort to win you over, so you can't let me down."
Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and nodded, his tone earnest: "Of course, I cherish each and every one of you. Ino, thank you for your sincerity."
Tian Tian gazed at him with longing in her eyes. After drinking the nuptial wine, she whispered, "My husband, I'm waiting to travel with you through the stars and see all the beautiful sights of the universe."
Uchiha Mitsunori gripped her hand tightly, his eyes resolute: "It will happen soon. I never break my promises to you."
When it was Kurama Yakumo's turn, her movements were very light. When she crossed arms with Mitsumine, her fingertips trembled slightly, yet she remained tightly pressed against his arm.
Uchiha Mitsunori noticed her nervousness and gently comforted her, "Don't be nervous, I'm here."
Kurama Yakumo looked up at him, her eyes filled with deep affection, her voice trembling slightly: "I believe you." Those two simple words contained the deepest trust.
Finally, he walked up to Hinata and Hanabi. Hinata shyly took his arm, and after finishing her drink, she immediately lowered her head, her ears turning bright red.
Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and patted her shoulder gently.
Hanabi, full of energy, held his arm a little tighter, and after finishing her drink, she deliberately swirled her glass: "Husband, I haven't had enough! Let's have another!"
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