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Misty Cloud Translations
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Misty Cloud Translations
The commotion that occured at the entrance caught the attention of the others. Sima Tai and the rest of the elders heard the astonished cries and increasingly loud whisperings and murmurings. They also saw that the whole bunch of people had stood up, blocking the entrance and creating chaos right there.
What’s going on there?
Sima Tai asked, furrowing his brows. How unruly! How could they be creating such a fuss and blocking the entrance? What exactly is going on there?
Looks like someone has arrived.
Huo Zi Yan said, after observing a while.
What’s the big deal if someone arrives?
The Li family head (now the third elder), said angrily.
Looks like Brother You Lin and the rest have arrived.
Huo Zi Yan said, as he saw Sima You Lin squeeze out of the crowd.
I hear You Yue’s voice, looks like they had gotten surrounded upon their arrival.
Sima Lin said.
Weren’t they all afraid of You Yue? Why are they crowding around them as they arrive? Weren’t they afraid of catching his eye?
Elder Huo laughed, simultaneously signaling to Huo Zi Yan to sit down. Since they have all arrived, there was no longer a need to look for them.
That’s…
Elder Sang looked up and saw that the crowd has split neatly into two, creating a walkway, which Sima You Lin and the rest walked through to enter. And all eyes fell on the person in red clothing. That beauty, that aura. If that wasn’t Sima You Yue, who could that be? But that person was a woman in a red dress! That figure, that…! It could only be Sima You Yue!
I’m not losing my eyesight, am I?
The rest cried out excitedly, as they saw the beautiful woman walk in.
Why does she look so much like You Yue?
Isn’t that You Yue?
How could that be? You Yue is a man, but this is a beauty! Can’t you tell a man and a woman apart?
Exactly! How could they be the same person?
But they really do look alike! Have you perhaps heard of him having a twin sister?
Nope.
The heck… Could they really be the same person?
It doesn’t matter if they are. The most important thing is, are we allowed to pursue a woman this beautiful?
If she really is You Yue, are you even qualified to make the chase?
Um… No.
Then no.
But she’s really nice to look at!
…..
As Sima You Yue heard these statements and saw their excited expressions, she had the passing thought of swapping back to her male gear. She walked in along with Sima You Lin and the rest and appeared in front of Sima Tai and the other elders and paid their respects.
Are you really You Yue?
Huo Zi Jiao blurted, looking at Sima You Yue.
Clan Leader.
Sima Yu Yue did not answer her, but called out to Sima Tai. Sima Tai was deeply shocked – it had never occurred to him that this little fox that he had cared for would turn out to be a woman. He saw that Sima Lie and Sima Ming were not surprised at all, and guessed that they had already known this fact before he did.
Those from the Dong Chen Kingdom were also astonished. For this meant that except for those few from the Sima family, no one else had known that Sima You Yue was a woman!
So you are a woman.
He sighed.
Look at you, you’ve turned this place upside down with the commotion. Everyone’s losing their minds.
Sima You Yue looked at Sima Tai helplessly, saying,
I didn’t want to do this either, but if we do not clarify this matter, everyone might think that I am some dangerous monster.
So, she is a woman!
Sang Qiong Li looked at Sima You Yue, unable to conceal the shock he was experiencing.
The man standing next to Sang Qiong Li looked absolutely smitten, and blurted,
She’s so pretty and refined… She is good at alchemy, beast taming, arrays, everything… She is the woman of my dreams!
Many heads nodded in agreement. Yes, she is indisputably perfect!
Sima Tai looked at the crowd that was in uproar and said,
You made this mess, you deal with it.
Alright.
Sima You Yue nodded. She flew up to the podium and gave a wave of her hand. With that, the entire place fell silent. This was not only because she was beautiful, but because of the reputation that she had amongst the clan. While everyone was somewhat fearful of her, they also understood that without her, they would still be in the Yilin Continent, and that without her, they would not have been able to live in such a great environment as this.
You Yue, are you really a woman?
Someone in the crowd boldly asked the question that was on everyone’s mind.
Sima You Yue smiled, saying,
I’m as authentic as any other woman could be.
WOWWWWWW—- You really are a woman?
My god! She really is a woman!
There goes the man of my dreams.
Some of the ladies were heartbroken.
Sima You Yue waved her hands again to make everyone quieten down, and only when the crowd fell silent did she speak again.
The truth is as everyone is seeing. I am a woman. Because of some reasons, I had to dress as a man. Today, I have decided to come forward as my true self so that all the recent rumours of me possibly being…. cough that thing. Today it is clear, that I am not as you think I am. So everyone can continue to train peacefully, and not worry that I might do anything to you.
She spoke implicitly, but everyone understood what she was saying. The ladies laughed, and the men were all slightly disappointed. Now how they wished she would fancy them, and how they wished to throw themselves at her.
I hope that the truth about me being a woman will be kept within these walls. If anyone were to spread this news elsewhere, do not say that I have not warned you of what might happen.
Sima You Yue’s eyes were filled with deep disdain, which scared all the people in the place. Although they were not entirely sure what the consequences would be to her, they all agreed to keep her identity a secret. Surely, because she was their lucky charm. Without her, they would have been destroyed.
Alright. Let’s continue with today’s proceedings. Where is the host?
Sima You Yue looked below the stage and asked.
A young man appeared and greeted Sima You Yue, replying,
Fifth Young Master, I am today’s host.
Right. Take over then.
Sima You Yue nodded at him, and got off the podium.
Ahem! From now, I will take over the proceedings…
The young man cleared his throat and began to speak.
Sima You Yue walked over to sit next to Sima You Lie and the rest, with a younger lady in a long dress, along with a few older brothers, who were looking at her blankly.
Who would have thought that our Fifth Brother, when turned into a woman, would be this beautiful!
Sima You Le smiled, saying.
Fifth Brother mocks me.
Sima You Yue glared at Sima You Le.
Sima You Lie looked at Sima You Yue, somewhat worriedly, saying,
You Yue, back then your father had told you not to reveal your identity as a woman. Would doing this bring trouble?
Grandfather, do not worry. I have my plans.
Sima You Yue said. As long as this news is not spread around, and with the protection of the Snow Wolves and the Sabre Toothed Tigers, no one here would dare to lay a hand on me. When I go back up, no one will know that I am a woman.
As long as you have all this planned out.
Sima Lie said.
Sima You Yue touched the space ring on her hand. Her father had said that this was a family heirloom, along with the illusion array that he had given to her.
Oh, father. Why exactly did I have to dress up as a man?
