Chapter 200 - I Want a Sister In Law, Not a Brother! (1/2)

“W-w-what did you just call me?” Dugu Zhantian’s old eyes bulged and pointed a trembling finger at Luo Yunhai with a shocked face. The four generals were dumbstruck as well.

Marshal only agreed to take him as a soldier. How did it jump from that to being a godson?

Luo Yunhai had a genial face as he cupped his hands in respect, “Is it wrong of me to call you godfather?”

“Yeah, ol’ Marshal, didn’t you say it yourself that you wanted to be kin? The grand Marshal Dugu is going back on his word over such a trivial matter?” Zhuo Fan secretly snickered.

Dugu Zhantian was bug-eyed. It took a while to get over his shock and turned from Luo Yunchang to Luo Yunhai.

[True, Steward Zhuo only spoke of being kin, not carrying to elaborate on its type.] For Luo Yunhai to call him godfather, was also a type of kin.

But since only Luo Yunchang was there at the time, they believed it could only be through marriage.

And the next thing they noticed was that Luo Yunhai was kneeling there, and offering the teacup. Wasn’t his actions clearly done for a godfather ceremony? [Sigh, how could I be so careless?]

Dugu Zhantian rested his forehead, and said to Zhuo Fan bitterly, “Steward Zhuo, then what you meant by kin, was in fact…”

“Yes. Did Marshal perhaps think otherwise?”

“I thought…” Looking at Luo Yunchang, then at his four godsons, Dugu Zhantian sighed in resignation, “The same.”

The four generals’ faces crumbled with his last words. Zhuo Fan clapped with joy, “Ha-ha-ha, outstanding. Then young master, hurry and kowtow three times to your godfather.”

“Yes!” Luo Yunhai shouted, more than eager in his obeisance.

Dugu Zhantian sighed bitterly with a shake of his head. He wanted to give his godsons a sister in law, only to end up giving them a younger brother instead.

He was left with no alternative, since he already accepted. If he were to switch facts now and say he wanted the girl instead, wouldn’t it be the same as robbing the common people’s women?

He was Dugu Zhantian, who had an illustruous military reputation, a man pursuing honesty and bravery as well as maintaining a strict order in his ranks. Was he just going to throw it all away just like that?

[Let it be. With his talent and Luo clan’s elite army, in two years of training under me, he ought to turn up as another tiger, no?]

Dugu Zhantian looked on the bright side. His face then turned serious as he looked at Luo Yunhai, “Yunhai, today, you take me as your godfather, so you must follow the rules of the Dugu house. I am a man that separates private and public matters. Now that you are in the Dugu Army and if I am still in armor, you must address me as Marshal. Disobey any military rule and I will punish you according to the martial law, no exceptions. Your four brothers can attest to that.”

“Yes, godfather. Uh, Marshal!” Luo Yunhai cupped his hands in glee.

Dugu Zhantian nodded pleased, [Clever boy.], “Furthermore, as you are now my godson you are not to shame my name. Or your head shall fall!”

“Yes, Marshal!” Luo Yunhai grinned and shouted.

Zhuo Fan smiled and cupped his hands, “Congratulations, Marshal, for getting another bright godson. I am most certain our young master will not let you down.”

He then turned to the four generals, his smile ever present, “Congratulations, generals, you have now an outstanding brother. Young master shall be indebted to you looking after him, ha-ha-ha…”

Turning from the beaming Luo Yunchang, a fairy upon this mortal world, to the grinning Zhuo Fan, the four looked bitter and depressed.

[Enough blabber! We have enough brothers as it is, millions in fact! We don’t need more, all we wanted was a sister in law!]

Dugu Huo had it worse, feeling such disappointment that his eyes glistened with tears.

[Goddamn wretched Luo clan! You ignited our desires without us knowing and you give us a little brother instead?]

[I feel like crying! I’ve been in the field of battle for decades and now I don’t wanna go back…]

Knowing exactly what they were grumbling about in their minds, Zhuo Fan gave Luo Yunchang a thumbs up as he laughed inside. [Who knew the young miss knew how to work her charms? She got the four of ’em hooked without so much as an eye batting.]

Luo Yunchang stuck out her head in womanly pride and returned Zhuo Fan an enchanting smile.

This only worked to fuel the lamentation in the four men’s hearts.

“Steward Zhuo, now that I have Yunhai as godson, don’t you think it’s time I see your Clan Head?” Dugu Zhantian asked.

Shuddering, Zhuo Fan sighed a nod, “Indeed, I do believe Clan Head wished he could meet Marshal for a long time.”

Luo Yunhai and Luo Yunchang showed sullen faces.

Dugu Zhantian’s group was startled, following them in silence.

Not fifteen minutes later, they reached a large tent. Zhuo Fan allowed them to enter first. What they saw left them speechless.

On the table in the middle of the large tent stood a lonely spirit tablet. It was actually inscribed with Luo Clan Head’s name.

“Clan Head, your most esteemed and revered Marshal Dugu has come to see you. You must be so happy.” Zhuo Fan’s knees hit the ground, wailing to high heavens.

Luo Yunhai and Luo Yunchang had tears streaming down their cheeks.