Fantasy Library.

Chapter 516 Trying to Get Along

Since Kurama Miyako has already mentioned Asatake Yoshino, Aize has no reason to change the subject.

Originally, he contacted his mother because of this matter.

"It seems Grandpa and Sister Luhua have already told you everything, which saved me a lot of trouble." Aize stopped arguing with his unserious mother and said, "I want to ask what you two think?"

Aize was eager to know what his parents thought of his sudden engagement.

He himself felt confused and wanted to hear his parents' wishes.

However, what Kurama Miyako said next made Aize realize that he had asked the wrong person.

"What could we possibly think? Of course, we think it's a windfall!" Kurama Miyako said without hesitation, "You autistic brat, you actually managed to get noticed by the Asabu family. In your father's words, this is absolutely incredible luck."

"No... you're really willing to do this?" Aize suddenly sat up from the tatami mat and said speechlessly, "Your own son just went on a long trip to visit his parents, and as a result, he got engaged to someone you had never even heard of before. Don't you have any thoughts about this?"

Even though I was an accident, I shouldn't be so worthless, right?
If this were other parents, they probably wouldn't know how absurd it would feel.

While thinking this, Aize forgot that his elderly mother was also a native of Suizhi.

"Young man, you need to understand, your fiancée is a priestess," Kurama Miyako said earnestly. "Do you know what a priestess is? She's the most esteemed person in the entire Hoori region!"

“When I was little, your grandparents always told me that there were two most honorable people in Suiori: the priestess and Lady Murasame.”

“Although Suizhi is a small place, the Asabu family is the real local tyrant there. I think it’s because the Kurama family’s ancestors are blessing you that you’ve been chosen by them.”

Kurama Miyako had always worried that her son, who loved swords and spears and seemed to have social anxiety, would end up all alone, without anyone to talk to.

So she tried her best to play matchmaker, making her son follow Ma Tingluhua around every day, and even having her own children accompany him, hoping that the child would be more lively and not become autistic.

The results were not bad. Both Ma Tingluhua and the brother and sister from the Kurama family developed good relationships with Aize.

But as soon as she left Suizhi and returned to China, this brat reverted to his old self. Not only was he never seen spending time with anyone, but no one had ever gone out with him. His phone contacts only included his family and his homeroom teacher; he didn't have a single friend. His face was even cleaner than when she was young and full of collagen. It was enough to drive anyone crazy.

She was worried that no one would like this boy in the future, and he wouldn't even be able to find a wife.

Now that she has a daughter-in-law, and she's even Princess Suizhi, she's overjoyed, how could she possibly have any objections?

As for concerns about mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships?

nonexistent.

That's the daughter of the Asabu family, the shrine maiden of Hoori. Do you think she's not of good character?
She knew perfectly well how outstanding the priestess was; after all, she often watched the previous generation priestess, and even the generation before that, perform Kagura dances when she was a child.

The shrine maiden's Kagura dance is simply a work of art. Only someone who practices with constant effort, perseverance, and genuine, loyal dedication can perform such a dance.

In addition, based on the beliefs she had developed since childhood, Kurama Miyako felt that being able to get engaged to the priestess was a blessing she had accumulated over eight lifetimes.

"What about Dad?" Aize realized that his mother might have a bias towards Suizhi as a shrine maiden, so he quickly asked, "What is Dad's attitude?"

"Him?" Kurama Miyako sneered, "He almost lost his mind after seeing the priestess's picture. He said that his greatest wish was for me to give birth to a daughter like her. If the priestess could sweetly call him 'Dad,' he would probably wake up laughing in his dreams."

Upon hearing this, Aize was speechless.

Who are these people?
"Do you think it's okay for me to marry into the Chaowu family?" Aize bluntly laid out his hand, saying, "It seems that the Chaowu family has always had only one son per generation. If I were to marry Miss Chaowu, it would be impossible to bring her home. The only possibility would be that I would be recruited into the Chaowu family, just like Mr. Anqing."

You know, his family is also a single-lineage family, he is the only son in the family, do you think his family would allow him to join the military family in the court?

While Aize was thinking this, Kurama Miyako spoke very calmly.

"Don't worry, we don't have any of those complicated rules in our family. Your dad and I are very open-minded and won't care about these things. If we really care, we can always have another child. You don't really think your dad is no good, do you?" Kurama Miyako said. "The key is what you plan to do."

"You called because you wanted to know these things, didn't you?"

It can only be said that no one knows a son better than his mother. Although Kurama Miko had been arguing with Aize, she probably knew very well what state her son was in.

Aize opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but found that he couldn't.

He wasn't the type to act spoiled with his mother, let alone in a situation where he had lived two lives.

Therefore, he rarely visits his mother unless he has nothing else to do, and he would never call her to check on her or chat when he is bored.

Since he called Kurama Miyako, there must be something on his mind.

Kurama Miyako had seen through all of this long ago, but she just hadn't said it aloud.

"What's wrong? Did you have a fight with the priestess?"

Kurama Miyako's tone suddenly became very gentle.

Even Aize had to admit that although his mother was unreliable most of the time, as a daughter of the Kurama family, she was actually a typical Yamato Nadeshiko at heart, and very gentle at heart.

That's why Ma Tingluhua, despite being a generation apart, loved to chat on the phone with Kurama Miyako for hours, maintaining a close relationship like mother and daughter.

She was also attracted by Kurama Miyako's inherent gentleness.

Hearing his mother's gentle tone, Aize unconsciously revealed his true feelings.

"It wasn't exactly an argument," Aize said softly, looking at the ceiling. "It's just that I suddenly don't know how to view the relationship between her and me."

“I guessed so.” Kurama Miyako wasn’t surprised at all. She said softly, “You’ve never been one to enjoy playing with others. Now that you’re suddenly in an unfamiliar environment and have an engagement, how could you possibly adapt?”

Even though your grandfather has always told me that you are doing well in the Asabu family, and Roka has said that you are often seen with the priestess and that you look like a perfect match, don't I know you well enough?

"You must not have taken any of this seriously. You were only thinking about your own things and didn't pay much attention to the people around you. That's why you naturally started going out with girls you hadn't known for long, right?"

"You're definitely not socially awkward, but you're definitely not socially awkward either. In the current situation, how could you possibly get along with a pretty stranger so quickly?"

It can only be said that Kurama Miyako understands Aize better than anyone else; she saw right through Aize in an instant.

"To be honest, I'm actually quite happy that you called today." Kurama Miyako said with genuine pleasure, "Knowing you as I do, if you don't say anything, it's probably nothing, whether it's good news or bad news."

"If that's the case, given your personality, your engagement with the priestess will inevitably fall through, won't it?"

“But you called today, which proves that you’ve started to seriously consider this engagement and this relationship, and you’re not as indifferent as you were before.”

"This is a good thing; at least it gives me a glimpse of what's to come."

Kurama Miyako looked genuinely happy, a picture of cheerful joy. Aize remained silent, listening to Kurama Miyako's laughter.

A moment later, Kurama Miyako spoke again.

"You brat, tell me, do I like the priestess?"

Kurama Miyako's question was so direct that Aize instinctively wanted to answer.

He naturally wanted to answer no.

Although Yoshino Asatake is very beautiful, she is arguably the most beautiful person he has ever seen, like she stepped out of an anime, a perfect model.

If Aize were a genuine young man, he would definitely be attracted by his outstanding looks and have his mind dominated by adolescent hormones.

Unfortunately, he is not.

Having lived two lives, Aize is no longer the delusional young man he once was. He wouldn't be overjoyed to live under the same roof as a beautiful girl, nor would he be ecstatic to have a marriage contract with such a girl. Instead, he rationally believes that he and such a beautiful woman are from two different worlds, and he constantly reminds himself not to take things too seriously.

Therefore, he seemed so indifferent to Asagi Yoshino's past coldness, and even bluntly confronted her when she unilaterally prevented him from delving into Hoori's secrets.

He believes that he only appreciates Yoshino Asagi's beauty, but it is a very rational appreciation that will not affect his behavior or judgment.

Therefore, he can also say without hesitation that he doesn't like Yoshino Asagi, because from the beginning he didn't think there was any possibility of the two developing a relationship, and he wouldn't be tempted or even fantasize about it.

However, when Aize thought of saying this, deep down he already knew it would be a lie.

After all, he had moments when he was attracted to someone.

Even now, Aize still remembers the scene he saw when he stepped into Kenji Shrine on the day he returned to Suiori.

A beautiful shrine maiden, dressed in Chihaya and shrine maiden attire, exudes an aura of solemnity and holiness as she dances gracefully.

The Kagura dance at that time captivated everyone, including Aize.

That was also Aize's first impression of Asagi Yoshino, and one of the few times he lost his composure in his life.

The Kagura dance back then was truly beautiful.

Yoshino Asatake was also very beautiful at that time.

It was at that moment that Aize experienced the first stirrings of her heart and the first flutter of her soul in this lifetime.

That's why, when he saw the beautiful witch fall off the cliff that night, Aize rushed over without hesitation, even though his life was threatened by the evil spirit behind him.

"I……"

Aize hesitated for a moment, then said something uncertainly.

"I find it hard to say that I've fallen for her, but I also wouldn't dare say that I haven't."

This is what Aize is thinking about Yoshino Asagi now.

It's too early to say I like it.

To say that he had absolutely no feelings for Yoshino Asagi would be absolute self-deception.

"I probably understand."

Kurama Miyako, being an experienced person, easily discerned Aize's state of mind at that moment.

So she said that.

"You two haven't spent enough time together. Even if there's a special relationship or situation between you, it's too hasty to talk about liking or disliking someone now," Kurama Miyako said. "I think the same applies to the priestess."

Aize nodded silently.

He also didn't think that Asagi Yoshino would fall in love with him in such a short time.

Judging from her attitude today, it's probably not true that she has absolutely no feelings for him.

Asatake Yoshino is probably in the same situation as me, where it's too early to say whether I like her or not.

To put it simply...

"You two are probably in a state of more than friends but less than lovers right now, right?"

Kurama Miyako, embodying the role of an emotional guru, spoke with absolute certainty.

"Like I said, this is a good thing."

If you can't even reach the level of being more than friends, then there's no chance.

"In that case, don't overcomplicate things," Kurama Miyako advised Aize, "Let's put all that aside, whether it's the engagement or drawing the sacred sword called Murasame."

"Try to get along with your fiancée, whether it's playing together like friends or going on dates like lovers, just try to increase the amount of time you spend together."

"Everything can be tested. You and the priestess will have to try to see what kind of relationship you will have in the future."

"Put half the passion you usually have when you're wielding a sword or spear into this relationship, and once you've tried it, then decide what to do next."

These words caused Aize's eyes to flicker slightly.

"Should we try to get along...?"

He was lost in thought.

Kurama Miyako didn't bother Aize, and seeing that he didn't reply, she silently hung up the phone.

Looking at the phone in her hand, Kurama Miyako suddenly smiled.

"Maybe this time it really will work out..."

Thinking of this, Kurama Miyako happily ran to the bedroom to report the good news to her husband.

(End of this chapter)