11 Worries and Tournament's Announcement(1)

After the discussion with the elders Yue Yang and Xue Wu Xia head towards Yue Yang's living quarters accompanied by Saeko who followed after them.The three stop at the garden and Yue Yang tells Wu Xia

"thank you for earlier,for lying about the battle"

She observes him silently ,as if asking him to explain his reason

'I feel sorry but I cannot tell her that if a show myself that much ,people will start coming after my life'

Seeing his expression she talks once more

"actually,you don't need to if it's difficult.I won't mind"

'while you say you won't mind your thoughts are totally different'

"No,it is nothing that complicated.it's just that I don't wish to be in the spotlight"

"Mmm ,is that so?"

'I don't believe that's the reason even if you try to make a more natural face'

'why is she suspecting me?shouldn't I be protected by counterfeit?at this moment my expression should be unreadable so why is she even suspecting me?let's try to change the subject'

"Have you heard the rumours that say princess Qian Qian arrived in White stone city?"

"No I was not aware,so?"

"well,she is the princess right?but I heard she was a battle maniac so I was afraid she would challenge me if she were to know that I am powerful"

"is that the reason why you concealed your strength?"

"...yes"

At this point Saeko,who had been observing from the sidelines chimed in

"could master not just simply defeat her?"

"yes,but it's bothersome"

Seeing the exchange Wu Xia asks,looking quite puzzled

"who is she?"

"she is Saeko,my most loyal retainer.well,I believe this is enough for today so I will accompany you to your room,follow me"

After saying so he smiles and walks forward.

---the next morning,Yue residence,fourth branch---

Morning,a new day has began and the light illuminates the room.Yue Yang is sleeping soundly when he feels two small hands gently shaking him.

"wake up,you sleep too much.How can you be so strong when you wake up so late?"

"that won't do, master likes to take his time after all"

"but today he can't or we'll be late!"

Startled,he slowly opens his eyes and lightly stretches.When he does so he sees two figures that are apparently talking about him

"Oh,it seems that your scream woke him up"

"good morning,Saeko"

"good morning,master,breakfast is ready"

"Um,so why the commotion?also, good morning,Wu Xia"

Xue Wu Xia looks at him with her hands on her hips.she appears to be slightly angry

"it is not the time to be this calm!we need to go at the Yue clan's headquarters and we can't be late!"

"why?is something happening?"

'I wonder why my husband is so stupid.he appears strong and heroic during the day however unexpectedly when he sleeps he is worse than a bear.it seems I will have to... train him later'

Hearing her thoughts on his face appears a stiffened smile

"You know what,I somehow just remembered.it is certainly that event.how forgetful of me"

"oh?and what event would that be?"

While cold sweat fills his back he answers

"obviously,it is the marriage alliance"

"good guess,unfortunately you are wrong"

"huh?"

'did I just hear wrongly?'

"no need to be that stupified,I wasn't expecting you to guess it in the first place"

Saeko explains

"master, the meeting is about the Yue clan's new year's tournament"

"Oh..I see.well then let's go and have breakfast"

He then stands up and walks out of the room. The three walk in the hallways until they reach the dining hall.They then quickly have breakfast.afterwards Wu Xia and Yue Yang head outside the building

---Yue clan,main headquarters, entrance---

"Oh, you are Yue Yang, right?I assume you're here for the family meeting"

"yes, that is the reason of today's visit"

"and this young lady is?"

"I am Xue Wu Xia and I am participating as a member of the Xue clan"

"I see, are you two acquaintances?"

"yes,we do happen to know each other, but just barely"

Yue Yang is feeling quite helpless.apart from explaining his purpose he had not even been able to ask how the old guard was doing since Wu Xia looked at him with a gaze that urged him to quickly move on

---Yue clan,main headquarters,main building---

In front of the gate Yue Yang is being lectured by Wu Xia who is currently fixing his outfit so as to making him appear more elegant during the meeting

".. and you definitely need to show respect to the elders,even IF you don't like them.You have to remember that"

"Mm,got it.but there are things that I won't stay silent about"

"I know, just try to restrain yourself. Don't give in to the provocations"

After making sure to hear him say he understood the two finally enter the hall.

After entering Yue Yang greets the patriarch Yue Hai and regroups with Wu Xia.At that time several figures are already inside and after waiting a few more minutes for everyone to arrive everyone's gazes are directed towards the figures that stand in the center of the hall, specifically Yue Hai's

"guests,it is my honour to host you all in this joyous occasion"

"as you all know,during this time of the year we will announce the beginning of the Yue clan's tournament in which the juniors of our family fight to determine the strongest"

"Today we shall announce another important piece of news"

"together with the tournament we wish to declare the marriage alliance between the Xue clan and the Yue clan"

"As expected,her husband is Yue Tian"

that kind of thought must be present in all those that are currently in the hall. however, contrary to their expectations Yue Hai answers

"No,he is not the one. the one who has been decided to be the husband of Xue Wu Xia is Yue Yang, the third young master of the Yue clan"

Hearing this the whole room falls in an uproar

'I am really that bad?'

Unconsciously, his grip on Wu Xia's hand tightens.As if to reassure him,Wu Xia strengthens her own