"What? Your uncle said that he suspected that before landing, the caravan may have been mixed with unknown people? ”

An Zhai Qingkang's expression has far exceeded the level of "shock", the tea bowl in his hand fell to the ground and shattered, and then unconsciously stepped on it, slipped sideways, and hit the beams and pillars in the room, and his forehead suddenly became red and swollen.

But I didn't feel any pain at all.

Because his heart has long been filled with regret and fear.

"Woo...... Your Highness...... My uncle is just an ordinary businessman, where is ...... How can you tell the difference...... Until today...... Only today...... only to notice it by chance...... Detect some signs......"

The beautiful concubine named "Aaya" was prostrate on the ground, already crying into tears, her voice was hoarse and tight, and she couldn't even speak completely.

"You...... You ruined woman! …… Alas! Do you know what would happen if that happened? Catching Takeda's spies has been the first priority recently, but you're from Kanto, so it's hard to tell! An Zhai Qingkang was half lying on the ground, grabbing his hair with both hands and exerting himself indiscriminately, his face was flushed, beating his chest and feet, and he was frustrated for the first time.

"Woo...... It's all the concubine's fault, and it's even more ...... you" Seeing this, Aya cried even more sadly.

"I ......" An Zhai Qingyasu raised his head slightly, seeing this pear blossom with rain weak and helpless posture, he felt pity for a moment, but after all, he was rushed down by anger, and he didn't reprimand angrily: "It's so far, what's the use of talking about this!" Your uncle, whether intentional or innocent, will never end well for this trouble! ”

"I can only ask Your Highness! If I can survive this catastrophe, my uncle will ...... even if he scatters all his wealth," Aya wiped her tears as she crawled over and hugged the man's thigh, "Concubine...... The concubine's parents died early when she was a child, and it was all up to her uncles and aunts...... It's all raised by uncles and aunts, and really, I can't bear to see them...... See what happened to them......"

The delicate beauty threw herself into her arms, and she couldn't bear to refuse.

However, as soon as the words came out of her mouth, An Zhai Qingkang suddenly became even more annoyed, stretched out his hand and slapped it on the floor, jumped up with his strength, and said angrily: "What kind of insight do you have? Is this a problem that can be solved with money? Even me, mixed in, may not be able to save your life, and you will also be beheaded when the time comes! ”

The more he talked, the more angry he became, he wanted to kick the uninformed woman in front of him, or slap him twice, but after looking at the charming face, he couldn't give up his heart after all, sighed heavily, and slapped his palm on the pillar next to him.

"So that's ......" Aya looked up, tears stopped slightly, but her face was so white that there was no blood. She looked up at the man, her voice full of despair, "Your Highness, you say, my uncle, is it not that he will definitely die?" ”

An Zhai Qingyasu stared at her for a long time, couldn't bear to say the word "yes", and shook his head against his will: "Not necessarily, it depends on the origin of those 'unknown people' who secretly got on the boat." If it's just some kind of river and ocean thief, it won't be a big deal. But in case it has anything to do with the Takeda family......"

Even the woman in front of him had to die—he didn't say it.

“…… Will it also affect Your Highness......" Aya timidly revealed a pair of bright eyes.

Kiyoyasu Azuku did not answer this, and he did not know how serious the situation was, so he did not dare to easily assert that he could avoid the impact.

On this occasion, silence is the most frightening.

So Aya cried even harder.

She sobbed for a long time, and a trace of helplessness suddenly flashed in her eyes: "If you say ...... It was the concubines who stole your warrant in order to earn it, so they were allowed to go on board...... At least...... At least keep you safe......"

"This?!" An Zhai Qingyasu was dumbfounded, as if he was meeting the woman in front of him for the first time: "What are you thinking nonsense? Then you will surely die, and there will be no room for manoeuvre! ”

"But the suspicion in you is gone! Moreover, the main culprit is my words, uncle him...... Is there a chance to live? Aya's shoulders were still shaking, and her nose was twitching, but her eyes were gradually firm.

"No way!" Kiyoyasu Yasuku blurted out.

It's not that he didn't think about handing over this concubine to protect himself.

But when it came to the end, he knew that in his heart, he must not sit back and watch this favorite woman die.

What's more, people also took the initiative to take responsibility on their behalf.

This undoubtedly made the love in Ataku Qingkang's heart even more surging.

He made up his mind, and there was a coolness in his eyes: "Don't worry! I'll keep everyone from dying, whether it's you or your uncle! ”

“…… Your Highness, you ......" Aya was stunned at first when she heard this, and then she was not happy, but cried out again in great panic: "Don't do stupid things...... You don't deserve to ...... like this for me"

"Say no more! Hurry up and pack your bags! We won't be able to see each other for a while, and after the limelight is over, I'll arrange for someone to pick you up! "The house is clear and unquestionable.

……

Yukicho Konishi and Haruyasu Hattori rushed to the dock and learned that Kiyoyasu Azuku had personally escorted 26 boats, carrying 8,000 koku of grain, 3,000 koku of wood, and 1,500 koku of ordnance, and had already set off for Owari to prepare for the subsequent war with Takeda.

This matter is signed and endorsed by the "General Commissioner" Ina Tadaji.

Theoretically, the Awaji Navy is actually on vacation, but Ataka Kiyoyasu took the initiative to cut one day off and come to work, and others naturally wouldn't stop him, as long as he was settled

Seeing the two bigwigs hurrying over, the director of the dock seemed to be frightened, and his speech was a little bumpy, and he was very delayed for a while.

Haruyasu Hattori didn't know much about the affairs of the navy, but he could also see that the person in front of him was useless, so he pulled Konishi aside and asked, "What should we do if we want to chase the fleet back?" ”

Konishi frowned and replied, "The fleet carrying so many goods moves very slowly. It was easy to get there as soon as we were on a clipper. It's just that...... Where did the ships and sailors come from? ”

"It's best to use the eight Nanban ships of the lord." Haruan Hattori fantasized.

"It's all parked at Awaji Island Prefecture Honjo! It will take more than half a day to go once, not to mention ......" Governor Konishi stopped talking.

"What's more?" Hattori Haruan was puzzled.

Konishi smiled bitterly and was about to answer, and he saw the new guards of the spring army, passing by with a few followers.

Hattori Haruan knew this person, and hurriedly stepped forward, greeted him, and asked, "Tamawaden, don't come to harm, what are you doing here?" ”

"Haha......" Tamawa Shinbei didn't notice the tense atmosphere, smiled heartily, and lifted the basket in his hand: "It's really fate to meet Hattoriden and Konishi Hall!" In fact, the contemptible man had just gone to the sea and caught a few big fish...... I happened to meet the two of you, why don't you go to the humble house and enjoy it together? ”

"There's a great chance for this in the future." Hattori Haruan hurriedly diverted the topic, "We have some urgent things to do, Tamawaden, can I borrow you a few clippers and use them with the corresponding sailors?" ”

“…… Yes? The face of the Tamawa Shinbei was suddenly embarrassed, "Hattoriden, you ...... It's just my son's turn to rest today...... Tell me what you do. ”

"This matter ......" Hattori Haruan suddenly couldn't go on.

He immediately understood the reason why Konishi Yukito was stumbling just now.

Neither of them is the direct leader of the navy, so they cannot be easily transferred, so they can only ask for their cooperation.

But if you make this request, people will definitely ask for a specific purpose.

But I don't know if this purpose is suitable or not.

Now it is only suspected that the robbers are on the Ataka fleet, but there is no actual evidence.

It doesn't seem appropriate to say it in front of outsiders!

And also...... What did President Konishi say earlier about "self-defeating", could it be that there is something in it that cannot be known to the outside world?

Seeing this, the Tamwa Shinbei didn't think much about it, but thought that the two of them were going to do something that was not enough for outsiders to do "private work", so he said with a smile: "Actually, the contemptible people have always hoped to have the opportunity to serve the two adults!" However, you always have to be careful when doing this kind of thing, and put away the flags and family crests on weekdays......"

He talked farther and farther, but he didn't see Hattori Haruan with a bitter face, and Konishi Yukicho had a complicated expression.

After all, Hattori Haruan couldn't hold it back, grabbed Konishi Yukicho and said, "I suddenly realized that I haven't completely thought about this yet...... Let's go back and discuss it later! ”

Only the inexplicable Awami Shinbei remained.