He felt that he had completely lost the ability to speak and think for a while.

No matter how difficult the battle was, no matter how difficult the opponent was, or how badly injured he was in the past, he never had the same as now, and a light blow from the opponent was enough to destroy his whole proud sanity and calmness.

He felt as if he had a lot to say. But he couldn't seem to say anything. It seems that nothing can really express his current mood, nothing can accurately convey the rhythm and sound of his heart beating right now—

At last, he squirmed his lips, and in the midst of a mess in his mind, he stammered something like this:

"How, how could it not ...... Loved ......"

He didn't finish his sentence, and the epilogue disappeared into the hustle and bustle.

"Hey, what are you doing!"

"You dare to step on Lao Tzu?!"

"How dare you do it? I'm going to give you a little bit of power——!"

It seems that in the distance, near the stage, two idlers who were watching the play quarreled over a trivial matter, and then they started to do it. Chaos erupted in that place.

Fujita Goro immediately stopped talking and stared at the scene of the incident with wide eyes, as if he was about to go over to mediate the dispute.

Willow Springs' side let out a small sigh.

"So...... What the hell is it? She muttered to herself with a hint of annoyance, then let go of Goro Fujita's waist and grabbed one of his hands instead.

"You're not wearing a uniform when you're off duty. ...... Just rush to mediate the dispute, in case the other party refuses to comply, it will be bad to get you involved in the dispute again......"

Fujita Goro seemed to be still paying attention in that direction, and did not answer her for a while.

Liu Quan used a little strength in his hand to pull him out.

"There should be patrols on the streets outside...... Go find them to deal with this. ”

Fortunately, at this time, someone outside was already shouting: "Stop fighting! Stop fighting! The patrol has arrived here!"

So this new drama ended hastily. Of course, even if the ending of the new play is not interrupted by the dispute between the townspeople, the content of this play is still boring.

However, Liu Quan still tried her best to act very happy - speaking of which, staying in the oppressive environment of the Kujo family every day, and constantly beware of the elusive Fu Fu God of the "Five Swords in the World", her nerves had already been tensed to the limit.

So to be able to travel with Xiao Yi, a man who is a complete healing man, tonight, no matter how bad the situation is, it can't erase her good mood.

And...... The little one who was teased was very delicious, she wouldn't say it!

The two of them left Asakusa, and after hitchhiking for a while, they got down and walked not far from Kujo-tei.

Because I left the theater early, it's still early. Ryuzumi had a headache at the thought of having to face a mountain of messes when he returned to the Kujo Mansion, so when Koichi asked her if she wanted to walk for a while, he immediately agreed happily.

But they hadn't gone far when a man jumped out of a carriage on the side of the road and stopped them both.

Liu Quan: ?

The man looked like a groom, and after respectfully blocking her way, he reported that he was a servant of the Kirino family, and asked "Miss Kujou to sit in the carriage for a while, my lady has something to say."

...... Ikuko Kirino?

Liu Quan couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yi beside him, and saw that he was also looking at her with a question mark on his face, so he smiled at him habitually to appease, lowered his voice and said simply, "It's probably for my brother's business, I'll come when I go", and then handed him the lantern with "Asakusa Thundergate" written on it in his hand, and followed the groom to the carriage.

The door of the carriage opened, and Ryuizumi leaned in, and sure enough, he saw the Miss Kirino, who had a cold face at all times, sitting in the carriage.

She wore a kimono from when she went out, and even in the dim sky, the gold threads on the surface of the fabric shone faintly.

Even in the carriage, her back was straight, and she looked as cold, pale, silent, and lifeless as a statue.

Liu Quan couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart, sat down opposite her, and only bowed to her after he also sat upright.

"Good night, Miss Kirino. ”

Ikuko Kirino's black eyes, which were as cold as a deep well, stayed on her face, and she paused for a few seconds before she spoke, "...... Miss Kujo. ”

Contrary to her cold attitude, Liu Quan always had a faint smile on his face.

"Miss Kirino is waiting here, what do you have to say?"

Ikuko Kirino did not answer immediately, but slowly turned her neck and cast her eyes on the street outside the window, standing tall and waiting for the young man of "Miss Kujo".

Then, she said, "Is that him?"

The smile on Liu Quan's face did not move. “...... What?"

"I wonder if the marriage partner that Miss Kujou has chosen for herself is that person. Ikuko Kirino turned her head and looked directly at the willow spring, her voice as cold as a stream flowing through the mountains in late autumn.

Liu Quan was a little surprised, thought for a moment, and replied with a smile: "Is this matter important to Miss Kirino?"

Perhaps a little anxious because the other party lightly changed the topic, Ikuko Kirino's eyebrows and eyes sank slightly.

"I'm going to visit Mr. Michiji at the house tonight. "Given who we are, that's right......

She paused subtly.

"However, I noticed that Mr. Michiji had been restless all night. Because of Miss Kujo, you have a relationship with that so-called 'suitor' Mr. ”

Although she has the rigid appearance of an old Chinese lady who is so dignified that it is almost cold, Ikuko Kirino's character seems to have an unexpectedly practical, not really rigid etiquette, and outspoken side.

"It makes me a little worried about the future prospects. ”

Ikuko Kirino said bluntly, her gaze coldly locked on the face of Noriko Kujo in front of her.

"My brother dotes on my sister, and I don't have anything to say about that. ...... However, if everything goes beyond the limit, this is troublesome. ”

"But I can't get rid of this engagement because of that. At the end of the day, everyone knows very well why Mr. Michiji and I got engaged. As long as Saigo-sama and my father-sama think that this marriage contract is still necessary, then even if Mr. Michiji really has some bad delusions about you in his heart, I will not let it go. ”

Ikuko Kirino said coldly.

"Miss Kujo is also a smart person, so why don't you plan for yourself before everyone makes a big fuss?"

Her gaze drifted to the young man outside the window again. In the twilight, his handsome features seemed to be covered with a layer of obscure mist. He stood on the side of the street, carrying a string of paper bags with snacks and a lantern with the words "Asakusa Thundergate" written on it, and looked a little funny, but he seemed to be unaware of it, and just stood there intently, waiting patiently for the young woman who was sitting in front of her to return to him.

"If Miss Kujou is worried that your sweetheart's status is not valuable enough and not important enough for Kujo-sama to agree to your marriage, I can help. She threw out tempting conditions.

However, the willow spring in front of her...... Oh no, Kujo Noriko - at first he showed a slightly surprised look, but when he heard this, he finally laughed dumbly and shook his head slightly.

“...... I didn't expect Miss Kirino to be such a frank person. She said that the smile deepened after noticing that Ikuko Kirino's face had changed slightly.

"The matter of Daozhi-kun...... Not enough to worry you. Because Daozhijun is a soft and gentle person, as long as you stick to your opinion, he will obey you. She said slowly, cleverly wrapping the "weakness and incompetence" of Kujo Michiji in a more euphemistic wording.

"What's more, you become the wife of Michiji-kun, which is also something that the entire Kujo family sincerely hopes for......" she said, adding meaningfully.

“...... Including me. ”

Ikuko Kirino snorted coldly.

“...... How ruthless, Miss Kujo. ”

The smile on Kujo's face did not change. "Oh?"

Ikuko Kirino seemed to think of something, and snorted slightly.

"Poor Michiji-sama...... It must be very uncomfortable to be trampled on, I think. ”

Kujo raised her eyebrows slightly.

"In the eyes of the world, all that Michiji-kun needs is Miss Kirino's sincerity. She replied with a smile.

"After all, I'm not as lucky as Miss Kirino to meet an adoptive father who is willing to do more for you. She replied in the same tone of frightening bluntness.

Before she got off the train, the adopted daughter of the Kujo family turned around and looked at the adopted daughter of the Kirino family, who was still sitting straight in the dark carriage.

"Suppose you ...... If you have any thoughts about the Kujo family, please let us know directly. She said.

"One more point—"

"The guy out there, I really like it. ”

A strange smile crossed her face.

“...... However, it's just 'very much'. ”

"We're not in the same world anymore. ”

Ikuko Kirino showed a slightly surprised expression on her face, and thought for a moment before saying, "...... So, are you saying that in the future you are still likely to get in our way and cause us trouble? ”

Noriko Kujo laughed silently.

"I'm saying...... Everything in the future should have nothing to do with that person outside. ”

"Even without his presence, I would still do what I was supposed to do. ”

"Now that he's standing there, it doesn't stop me from continuing to do what I think makes sense. ”

She paused and replied in a tone that bordered on cruelty.

"What I'm looking at has never been a Taoist ruler. ”

"So, I'm not going to get in your way, Kirino-san. ”

Ikuko Kirino sat in the car, looking through the window at the adopted daughter of the Kujo family, who always had a kind face, but always had a sense of loftiness and arrogance, and walked through the empty street to the young man across the street.

She snorted coldly and suddenly, meaninglessly.

"Kujo Noriko......" she pronounced the name, her tongue slowly curling up in her mouth, licking her slightly dry upper jaw.

"What the hell is my father doing? It's just a little adopted daughter...... How long will it take to find out about her past? There was a slight resentment in her voice as she muttered to herself.

"And, for so long, only that man can make her look the other way......"

She turned her face sideways and watched Kujo Noriko stop in front of the young man, looking up at him slightly, as if she was smiling and saying something.

"With such a posture and such a look......

"It's no wonder that Mr. Michiji is worried. ”

Ikuko Kirino sneered softly.

"I can't let you get in our way. ”

"So...... If it has nothing to do with that person......"

Her eyes fell on the young man, watching him reach out and hold Kujo Noriko's hand in the deepening twilight, as if seriously worried that she would fall because she couldn't see the road clearly in this gloomy sky, and as she watched the movements of the two men, Ikuko Kirino's eyes narrowed slightly.

"If we continue like this, we will have to ...... Please disappear. ”

The author has something to say: April 13:

Well,Actually, the dialogue between Miss Kirino and the girl in this chapter is meaningful.。。。 After that, everyone will know

So Miss Kirino was shown affection and was very unhappy.

The next update will probably be the day after tomorrow.,That is, the 15th~~ I'll put it up early if I finish it early.。

Next chapter on delicious grandpa hhh

Of course, don't look at me like this, I still don't have a grandfather QAQ

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