Mikoto truly lives up to her reputation as a Yamato Nadeshiko-style wife; she is not only gentle and virtuous, but also possesses exceptional life skills.
She moved skillfully in the kitchen, her hands flying, and with a flurry of activity, one delicious dish after another was quickly ready.
Hinata Kaze sat in the living room, meditating on Baguazhang with his eyes closed, while waiting for Mikoto's meal, feeling like a husband waiting for his wife.
Soon, Mikoto brought out five or six dishes and arranged them neatly. Then she carefully helped Hinata Kaze to sit down, looking at him with expectant and fearful eyes.
Under Mikoto's complicated gaze, Hinata Kaze picked up his chopsticks and tasted a dish.
Hmm, the dish enters my mouth, and after a moment's thought, I think the taste is alright.
"It tastes good."
Hinata Kaze gave Mikoto an approving look to encourage her, and then began to enjoy her meal.
After taking a few bites, Hinata Kaze frowned when he saw Mikoto standing to the side the whole time.
"Sit down and eat! What are you standing for?"
Upon hearing Hinata Kaze's words, Mikoto was stunned for a moment, feeling somewhat at a loss.
“I, a maid, shouldn’t be at the table,” Mikoto’s voice was filled with fear and unease.
Mikoto knew that maids in the homes of nobles and wealthy people were not allowed to sit at the table. She had already truly put herself in the role of a maid, so she never thought of having dinner with Lady Yukage.
"Now I'm offering you a seat. Although you're nominally a maid, I consider you family," Hinata Kaze said, her words carrying a hint of gentle concern.
Under Hinata Kaze's forceful pressure, Mikoto slowly sat down.
Her mind was in turmoil, as if she were going through a violent storm.
Does he really consider me family?
What am I in his heart? Sister, younger sister, or lover? These thoughts kept swirling in Mikoto's mind, making her feel both shy and apprehensive.
Then Mikoto solemnly warned herself in her heart that it was just empty words of comfort. What right did this old woman have to think about such things?
Hinata Kaze enjoyed the meal very much. The food was delicious, and Mikoto's was even better. It was truly a feast for the eyes and the palate.
In contrast, Mikoto was at a loss. After haphazardly finishing her meal, she got up and neatly cleared away the dishes.
Then she looked at Hinata Kaze sitting upright on the sofa and became confused. What should she do next?
Think about what a normal maid should do: serve her during washing and bathing, help her master bathe, and even serve in bed.
Mikoto felt increasingly ashamed as she thought about it, so she lowered her head even further, making her ample breasts stand out even more.
Hyuga Kazami Mikoto stood there blankly, and when she looked up, she felt as if her eyes had been blinded.
Clearing his throat, Hinata Kaze patted the seat next to him and invited Mikoto, "Don't just stand there, come and sit down."
Mikoto's head was spinning even more. "Well, I'll just stand here and serve you."
"Sit," Hinata Kaze's voice became sterner, as if he were scolding a disobedient child.
Then his tone softened a little, "Come here, let me tell you about Sasuke's situation."
"How is Sasuke?"
Upon hearing her son's name, Mikoto forgot her shyness and quickly ran to sit down next to Hinata Kaze, looking at him with expectant and uneasy eyes.
Those wet, pleading eyes, like those of a little squirrel waiting to be fed, made Hinata Kaze laugh.
"It's alright. He was influenced by Itachi's Tsukuyomi and brainwashed by Konoha's propaganda, thinking that Itachi alone slaughtered the entire clan, including you. He was traumatized and hospitalized for a few days, but he has now recovered, been discharged, and returned to school."
Hinata Kaze paused for a moment, admiring Mikoto's sorrowful expression and that fleeting, captivating smile, before continuing.
"It's just that most of the Uchiha clan's assets were taken over by Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group, so he had very few assets and ninjutsu scrolls."
Mikoto's heart, which had just settled down, was thrown into turmoil again. She murmured Sasuke's name, her expression filled with extreme sorrow.
"Fortunately, they left Sasuke a considerable amount of wealth, so he has no problems living."
"However, Sasuke is now completely consumed by hatred, constantly talking about revenge, and he is even colder and more lifeless than Kakashi."
Several twists and turns, repeated tugs at the limit, left Mikoto mentally and physically exhausted, and she fell into a state of confusion, slumped down and silently weeping.
Seeing Mikoto's weak and helpless state, Hinata Kaze took advantage of the situation, hugged her soft and boneless body, and gently stroked Mikoto's back to comfort her.
"It's alright. He has classmates and teachers in Konoha who are looking after him, so he will recover gradually."
Mikoto didn't react at first, but then she felt Hyuga Fuuto's hand sliding back and forth on her back, and she almost cried out. She couldn't help but try to get up.
Hinata Kaze reacted faster than Mikoto, pulling out a stack of photos from his spatial storage and handing them to Mikoto.
"This is a picture of Sasuke. I brought it back so you can understand his true situation."
Upon hearing this, Mikoto even forgot about the mischievous hand on her back, snatched the photos, and began to examine them carefully, one by one.
Looking at Sasuke's lifeless and cold expression in the photo, Mikoto felt a pang of pain in her heart. She had already been suffering greatly these past few days, being targeted by dozens of her clansmen.
How sad it must be for Sasuke to be all alone in Konoha, enduring so many Byakugan attacks!
My poor child.
"Thanks!"
Good manners allowed Mikoto to suppress her inner sorrow and stand up to bow and express her gratitude.
Of course, she also took the opportunity to escape from Hinata Kaze's incredibly hot palm.
Feeling the lingering warmth on his palm, Hinata Kaze reluctantly stood up and stopped Mikoto, who was still bowing.
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