Ookami-heika no Hanayome [Chapter 44]

Within Hakuyou, a glittering shiny picnic was held. While trembling Yuulin’s consciousness isn’t barely wake up, it was declared that the picnic is over. Flowery and sparkling Kouju tells everyone that is love.. The other girls are blushing over what they had witnessed. And that night, there is a storm within the harem. Yuulin is blushing while biting her lips. While sitting on the sofa, Reishou calmly says that basically, her primary function is to ‘for the Wolf King to avoid marriage (predestined by fate)’ [<- I’m assuming that is arranged marriage] Today, at that situation, obviously, candidates to be a consort have assembled. [<- from here on, I’ll be changing the term ‘queen’ to ‘consort’ since it is for a harem and queen seems to be inappropriate.] He asks that didn’t she herself at that time said ‘I’ll complete the mission’. Trembling Yuulin admits that indeed, she said that but why would he use that kind of method. Reishou smiles and says it is like this, he thinks that is the quickest and most effective method.

Popping a vein, Yuulin brews up a storm for just a quickest and most effective method, her young girl’s innocence is--!!! Pouting like a pufferfish, she thinks that in front of so many people, her..her..!!! Reishou looks tense but is amused for it is the first time he saw that expression on her. While he continues to look at her, Yuulin is furious that the Wolf King would treat her like that in front of people but then, isn’t that inevitable and correct. She is really angry that this time, she is made to experience that but then, she is a professional consort, and she didn’t expect that there will be another kiss. For her to show that she is unmoved and calm.. Reishou holds her face and says that in the end, she doesn’t like it, that time and this time. Blushing Yuulin says no. Reishou asks then, what should he do for her not to be angry. “Tell me, Yuulin. *holds both face* I want to quickly reconcile with you.”

In tears, Yuulin mentally scream for here it goes again, his face is too close. Shaking her head and holding up her hands to distance herself from him, she says that she is no longer angry, she understands the reason so it is already fine. Reishou casually tells her that if she’s angry, then admit that she is angry, this way, they can resolve this. She curses and shouts that he nags endlessly. That hit Reishou right on the spot. Yuulin uses the chance to run off. She insists that she is already not angry. She holds up both hands as defense against him. She thinks that it isn’t good, for if he continues to be close to her, it is possible that she would frantically confess to him!! She insists to Reishou that kind of thing is totally not such a big deal, good night. And she left Reishou who is in the middle of wanting her to wait. Later on, Reishou gloomily sighs and says that he did a stupid thing. In tears, Dai says that he laughs so much that his stomach hurts to death. Reishou darkly asks if he’s going to help. Dai says really, there’s no need to trouble himself but then, no way, why would he unexpectedly, that is after all a huge thing.

Reishou says what that is..boring stuff accumulated at work, then, there is a visitor whom he later on got fed up with, then other things about the wife, who only cries then use that unsmiling cold glare to look at him. Dai says that probably consisted half of the problem. Reishou laments that it is really too unusual, and what should he do next. Later on, Yuulin meet with Ruka. Ruka says that she saw a very beautiful thing a few days ago that even Kouju hides a huge deep love [for that scene?]. Ruka says that being youngsters are really nice.. Yuulin feels quite ashamed by it and Reishou is an idiot, idiot, idiot..and for Ruka to always smile while looking at her, she really couldn’t tell her intention. Ruka asks if she’s that terrifying. She apologizes for saying mean things a few days ago, and that is what Yuulin doesn’t know from the surface. She tells Yuulin that she only needs some time, so would she accompany her in talking about some past events. “The harem that I know has so many beautiful women in order for the one whom the king loves and the most beautiful to blossom...

And among them, is His Majesty’s mother who is particularly beautiful. The king deeply doted on her. But her original position is a lowly dancer [/maihime]. The more he dotes on her, the more the other consorts would hate and be jealous of her. Living here is very exhausting--.. *Yuulin looking sad* ..for a young king, a harem is a place that is quite difficult to exist in. [<- since he had to deal with a lot of jealous cunning women?] –afterwards, after a period of time when I got married off to Sogyoku, I heard that the dancer and her son has been sent off to the northern border ..I felt as if they were sent away. *Yuulin thinks that this is what His Majesty won’t tell the working consort* Even if it is a harem where beautiful flowers blossom, to exist there is also very rigorous. All the more in regards to your position. –if you are the only girl whom the king protects, and have no any awareness [of things that are going on?] whatsover, but then, it seems--..I’ve been worrying unnecessarily. *smiles* I’m very at ease now.”

Later at Reishou’s office in the government hall, Yuulin arrives with her two escorts. With his table filled with paperwork, Reishou asks what had happened that she came at this time. Flustered Yuulin says that she heard that tonight, he would be busy dealing with some official business..but can she see him? Tense Reishou says that it is quite a coincidence for he felt the same way. Later on, puppy Reishou says that he made the others withdraw so what is it, could it be that topic a few days ago. Yuulin shakes her head. Thinking that is a topic that she definitely cannot get involved, she tells him that today, his aunt told him some things about when he was young. She apologizes for hearing it when she is only working here. Reishou smiles and says that is definitely an interesting topic. Looking at his papers again, he tells her that it isn’t necessary for her to mind that. “Forget it. So, is that all you want to say?” Yuulin thinks that in the end, he refused. Because this is work, wanting to move further is forbidden. She wonders what did she do wrong, and it is very scary to be at the side and be not needed by him but..

She starts crying which shocks Reishou. Aghast, he asks her what is it, did his aunt bully her again. Reishou is surprised when Yuulin hugs him tight. She tearfully tells him that what was said is such a sorrowful thing, and she doesn’t understand his ‘as if nothing happened’-type [of reaction]. She thinks that he hates the topic of the past, harem and his mother, that he doesn’t want to listen to that kind of topic. Reishou comforts her by saying what did she hear, don’t be sad, okay? It is only because if she heard it, she’ll be bored. As he hugs her back, smiling Reishou tells her that he hopes that she won’t cry over his issue again. Yuulin thinks that the difference of the boundary line between them is a lot and wanting to be at his side is still very far. But this extending hand is not at all pretense. While sitting on his lap, Yuulin asks lively Reishou if he really doesn’t want to see Ruka when she is worried about him at her country. Reishou says that just by looking at the appearance, it isn’t the same at all.

Yuulin says what about it, and Ruka is a good person. She felt that if it goes on like this, in the end, it is very lonely. Reishou says that Yuulin is really vicious and merciless. Shocked Yuulin asks why. Afterwards, it has been decided that Ruka is going back to her country. Yuulin exclaims if she is going. Ruka laughs and says that it seems that her husband is very busy. Her husband has just arrived here now. With hearts surrounding her, Ruka says that her husband is always working and he’s mean to cast her aside but then, in the end, she still caught him so it cannot be helped. Yuulin blushes for it’s so sweet. Yuulin says that it will be very lonely.. [<- since she’s leaving] Ruka smiles and says that it is really fun to be able to see her and the king. “Hearing of things from a far awayplace, I’m not too sure of things. –that slander, whatever won’t disappear. It will also be very exhausting. This harem and the one in the past isn’t the same. I think it is because someone like you is at that child’s side. In the end, love is a very beautiful thing.” So, after saying that, the beautiful guest left the country just like a celestial maiden.

Later on, Yuulin meets with Kouren who is holding the usual box of scrolls. He asks her if she wasn’t blown over by that strong breeze that stopped over. Since Yuulin is puzzled, he told her that it refers to Ruka, opposing regardless of her surroundings, personally doing everything through any possible method according to her own wish, and active even towards her own marriage. Troublesome until the end..such a serious storm. Nervous Yuulin says is that so. Kouren says that it is very good fate that she got along well with her. So, like that, the storm passed away peacefully and the country’s wind also became lukewarm. While strolling at the harem, Yuulin asks before Ruka left, how was that little talk with Ruka. There is a scene of them meeting with ‘kill aura’. Reishou sighs and says that she generally preached about things regarding treasuring the consort, and speaking of that, she is quite nagging like before, really annoying. Yuulin turns to him and says that his aunt is worried and he isn’t used to that kind of stuff.

They are surprised for Yuulin is standing quite near to Reishou. Yuulin instinctively backs away. Reishou asks what’s up with that, does she still mind that thing earlier. Blushing Yuulin denies it. Yuulin wonders if it is the aftermath of the storm which affects her at times and she still couldn’t clearly distinguish between the boundary line between him and her. Blushing Yuulin says that it is only a working accident, and as a whole, she is only a bit startled. Yes, indeed it is like that. Touching her cheek, Reishou says that kind of kiss can be considered a reckless French kiss. Yuulin immediately backs away with arms across herself. She asks what he meant by that. Wolf Reishou finds this very interesting. Yuulin thinks that it is no good, just thinking of it, she’ll be careless and that is how the hand is extended. By the way, in a different part of the world, the legacy of the king and consort’s glittering sweetness rumor is being spread around thanks to Kouju writing about it. Chibi Kouju writes about love and the other girls are blushing while reading her works. So, the working consort is surprised by the turn of events. Jun angrily calls out to Yuulin by saying that because of this picnic, he is going to take the special allowance. [<- probably that picnic is very costly] Aghast Yuulin mentally protest.

Comment: So, the storm had passed and the two got two kisses – accidental and stolen. =P In a way, it is thanks to the aunt’s story of his youth that they have reconciled. ^^ Even if Yuulin thinks that he doesn’t want to tell her about his past, it seems that he really isn’t affected by it. I guess it is part of his ‘lone wolf’ personality? Or, he already knows that how it works being in the palace with intrigues and jealousy. Of course, because of that past, Reishou would not want to repeat the same mistake as his father did. Still, in tradition and how things work, there should be many consorts. Hm..probably to please the ministers if they have their representative in there? Ah, Reishou likes to tease Yuulin..he now claims that was a French kiss. ^^;; PS. I just found out that there are people translating this series in raffmanga. So, I want to ask you guys if you still want to read this in summary form or just head there to read this series. They haven’t catch up to this chapter yet but I’m expecting that they will be able to do so and be even faster than I can summarize, since that is the only series that they are working on. I re-started summarizing this because no one was doing it after I stopped due to no Chinese scanlations. So, if that form is okay for you guys then I’ll stop summarizing here. Thanks for reading and the support up to this point ^-^ Scans by BaRaMei私人汉化

Word of the day:

Even when the storms of life hit so hard that we nearly break from the force, the “rain” is not an enemy. Our loving God has allowed it to make us stronger. He uses the water that batters us on the outside to build us up on the inside, so we may stand straight and strong. ~ Our Daily Bread