On April 1, Yu Qiuping took thirty cavalrymen, Imagawa Kaede, Amano Keitoku, Honda Nabe Nosuke, Sanada Masayuki and others on horseback to Sunfu. The group stayed overnight in Yinma City for a day, and Yu Qiuping also brought a greeting from Sekiguchi Shiguang. After that, the group continued eastward and arrived at Sunpu Castle on the evening of April 3.

"It's getting late, and I guess the city gates are closed." Yu Qiuping glanced at the city gate and said to the people behind him, "Let's rest for the night at the post station west of the castle town." ”

"Yes, Your Highness!" Yuqiu and the cavalry behind him turned over and dismounted, but Imagawa Kaede, who was usually vigorous, did not act immediately. Yu Qiuping looked at her with some surprise, although it was dark, Yu Qiuping could still see that her face was not very good, and her lips were a little pale.

Kaede Imagawa took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and stepped on the stirrup with one foot, ready to turn over and dismount. As a result, the center of gravity is unstable, and the body is about to fall off the horse in a shake. Fortunately, Yu Qiuping had already prepared, and a sword step jumped forward, caught Imagawa Kaede with a princess holding position, and held her tightly in his arms. Imagawa Kaede screamed in surprise, and subconsciously hugged Yu Qiuping's neck. The surrounding cavalry saw that the scene was a little embarrassed, and they all led their horses and left. Kohata Jiesheng also dragged the wide-eyed Anayama Faithfulness and walked away quickly.

"Feng'er, what's wrong? It's not like you're at your level. Yu Qiuping asked with some surprise, "If I hadn't seen it, this fall would have been enough to choke." ”

"I..."Kaede Imagawa struggled to get out of Yu Qiuping's arms, "put me down first... On the street. ”

Yu Qiuping looked at Imagawa Kaede up close, and found that her usually rosy lips were almost bloodless, and her face was a little pale, and her heart tightened, "Why do you have such a bad complexion, are you too tired to ride a horse along the way?" ”

As soon as Imagawa Kaede was about to speak, Yu Qiuping said hurriedly: "Don't say anything, it's okay!" That's what you're asking me for! ”

"Do you want to hear the truth?" Kaede Imagawa smiled bitterly, "This level of riding... There won't be a problem. But this time I don't know what's wrong, it's very uncomfortable. ”

"Then you have a good rest, your body is important." Yu Qiuping said worriedly, "I'll hire an ox cart and send you back to the territory tomorrow morning, and I'll go to His Royal Highness the Governor in the afternoon." ”

"No, it's still your business." Imagawa Kaede shook his head and said, "I'll just go back by myself." ”

"No, I'm not at ease." Yu Qiuping said resolutely, "Feng'er, you girl is obedient!" ”

Imagawa Kaede was stunned for a moment, and his heart warmed. She is usually strong, and when she heard this kind of machismo, she would have refuted it fiercely, but at the moment, she smiled slightly and nodded.

Early the next morning, Yu Qiuping hired an ox cart and let Imagawa Kaede sit comfortably in it. Then he sent Anayama Noshimi to report to the castle tower, saying that he would come to meet him in the afternoon. He led the cavalry and escorted Imagawa Kaede through Sunfu Castle and towards the territory. Yu Qiuping also sent someone to the residence of the Asahina family, and was told that Asahina Taehyung was preparing a series of military dispatches in the mansion.

The group walked on the streets of Junfu, and the cavalry obeyed the law, dismounted and led the horses on foot. However, the autumn leaves above their heads made them more proud than riding on their horses, and passers-by looked at the team with envy.

Imagawa Kaede suddenly lifted the curtains on both sides of the ox cart carriage and smiled at Yu Qiuping on the side: "Why don't you come in and sit?" It makes you look like a guard leader. ”

"I was originally sent by His Royal Highness the Governor to protect the princess." Yu Qiuping smiled and was about to continue, when he suddenly felt a cold feeling. Yu Qiuping and Imagawa Kaede turned their heads to look at each other, only to see Okabe Massuna with a dozen followers, and they happened to meet them.

"You stay in the carriage, don't come out." Yu Qiuping admonished, and then ordered his subordinates to line up a little closer, and pass along the right side of the street without conflict.

However, Okabe Masatsuna seemed to be here to stir up trouble, and he also let his subordinates stick to the same side, and walked over in a daze. Cave Mountain Nominee and Kohata Jiesheng in front of Yu Qiuping's team couldn't help but be a little angry, if they avoided it, it would really make Yu Qiu's family look gloomy. The two of them did not shy away from crashing into the opposite side.

"Yu Qiuping, is this how you discipline your lackeys!" Okabe Masatsuna saw that Yu Qiuping's subordinates did not avoid it, and the old hatred and new hatred came to his heart, and he scolded.

"They are all loyal and brave subordinates, not lackeys." Yu Qiuping stepped forward unceremoniously and stood in front of the two subordinates, "Please pay attention to your words and deeds. ”

Seeing that the two families were facing each other on the street, many people quietly gathered in the distance, looking at Yu Qiuhei and Okabe Masatsuna with their heads and ears - these people also knew a little about the entanglement between them about Imagawa Kaede.

"Damn! You're a bitch! Okabe Masatsuna gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice: "I don't know what invisible means you used to raise a bitch to marry Princess Kaede!" You don't deserve her at all! Why do you marry a princess, you nouveau riche! Two years ago, you were on your knees begging on the streets! Slut! ”

Yu Qiuping just wanted to speak, but Imagawa Kaede in the ox cart suddenly spoke. "Lord Okabe, please be respectful. My husband is a hundred times more powerful than you. In my eyes, he is the greatest hero. ”

"Your Highness the Princess!" Masatsuna Okabe was embarrassed and humiliated all of a sudden.

"Please call me Mrs. Yuqiu, or Zhili Palace." Imagawa Kaede's words warmed Yuqiu's heart. When a dispute breaks out between men over a woman, if the girl stands firmly on one side, the boy will undoubtedly be extremely moved.

"Where the hell is he doing? Where the hell is that dog-legged beggar? Okabe snarled recklessly.

"Please be respectful." Imagawa Kaede's voice was also filled with anger, but he said with great pride: "In my opinion, the past origin is not a shameful thing. A person, who was displaced two years ago, can now become the generation of a county, marry a princess, and be supported by countless loyal and brave subordinates and the people under his rule, this is the ability. It's much stronger than some noble-born samurai who don't want to make progress. ”

These words were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing Okabe Masatsuna's anger. He opened his mouth reluctantly, but he couldn't speak. Half an hour later, he waved his hand viciously and ordered his subordinates to leave. At the same time, he stepped forward, leaned into Yu Qiuping's ear, and whispered in an almost resentful tone: "Yu Qiuping! You wait for Lao Tzu! I, Masatsuna Okabe, will never die with you! No matter what means are used, my Okabe family will make you sluts, and make you two dog men and women pay! ”

With that, he spat hard in front of Yu Qiuping and turned to leave.

When Akihei arrived at his territory to the west of Ejiri, Naoe Tadahei, who heard the news, immediately rushed to greet him and welcomed him back to Akihei's mansion. Then, Imagawa Kaede went to sleep in the room, and Yu Qiuhei and Naoe Tadahei discussed the problem outside the house.

"In the past few days, has there been any problems in the territory?" Yu Qiuping asked.

"Your Highness, rest assured, everything is normal." Naoe Zhongping nodded and said, "Spring ploughing is going well, and everyone is looking forward to having a good hope this year." ”

"How's the progress of full production?" Yu Qiuping asked again.

"It shouldn't be a problem." Naoe replied, "If everything is normal, we will be able to complete the refitting of the troops by the end of April." Hanamaru They also developed and improved a few steps of the process, which increased the speed a lot. Naoe Tadahei smiled, "Speaking of which, shouldn't His Highness give Hanamaru a surname?" They're all samurai, and it's time for them to have their own surnames. ”

"That's right..."Yu Qiuping thought for a moment, suddenly smiled, and said, "Why don't you call Lan Xiang with your surname?" Just call him Lan Xiang Huadu. ”

"It's a bit awkward, but as long as it's a surname given by His Highness himself, I'm sure Hanamaru will like it." Naoe replied with a wry smile.

"Speaking of which, the last time you asked me to give you a name, it seems to be before proposing, right?" Yu Qiuping suddenly remembered the marriage between Naoe Tadahei and Miss Matsubara, "How is it, how is your marriage to Miss Matsubara?" ”

"I've already been hired." Naoe Tadahei mentioned his sweetheart, and a blush also appeared on his face.

"Then Miss Matsubara, I guess I got you a piece of fabric back, right?" Yu Qiuping said with a smile.

"Yes, it's the sachet." Naoe Tadahei carefully took out a sachet that had been kept close to his body, embroidered with the pattern of a mandarin duck.

"But the head of the Matsubara family has gone on a long trip to Kanto to visit his younger brother." Naoe Tadahei said, "It is estimated that I will not come back until the second half of the year, and the marriage will also be held in the second half of the year." I dare to ask His Royal Highness to marry the Lord below. ”

"That's natural, the marriage of the guard, I have to be there anyway. I owe you a lot in the past two years. Yu Qiuping smiled, "But if the marriage is in the second half of the year... Possibly..."

"Is there going to be a war?" Naoe Tadahei saw the clue from Yu Qiuping's expression, "If it is confidential, His Highness does not have to be reluctant. ”

"I won't hide it from you, because I need you to do something." Yu Qiuping frowned and replied, "My family is scheduled to send troops to Shangluo this summer. Therefore, Owari Oda was the first target. ”

"I stayed in Suruga and couldn't leave. I hope you will set off to Zhili City in a few days to catch the general. Yu Qiuping instructed, "When you get there, you will start preparing to assemble the militia as auxiliaries, and you will probably recruit about 1,200 people." ”

"Also, the most important thing is that you take my seal letter, go to Okazaki Castle, and ask His Highness Sekiguchi to help monitor a wealthy family, the wealthy clan of Aichi Prefecture, Masatsuna, be sure to keep an eye on his every move!"

"Yes, Your Highness."

On the afternoon of April 2, Yu Qiuping went to the castle tower of Sunfu and submitted his draft plan to Imagawa Yoshimoto. However, when he arrived at the castle tower, he was told by the guards that Imagawa Yoshimoto had gone to kick Kemari in the afternoon. Staying in the castle tower today is his shadow warrior.

Yu Qiuping then rushed to the Keju field again, and for a while it made him feel that things were wrong. Since he officially became a retainer of the Imagawa family, he has been busy with affairs, and he has no chance to come here to play Kemari. Last time, it was last year.

When he arrived at the venue, he immediately recognized Yoshimoto Imagawa, who was kicking Kemari on the field. He was still wearing a very ordinary outfit as he had met Yuqiu two years ago, dressed as a businessman, and kicked Keju with a few guards. With Imagawa Yoshimoto attacking again, they also won the game 3-0.

Yu Qiuping just wanted to speak, but Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled first and motioned to the boss to pause, and then walked towards Yu Qiuping.

"Your Highness, how did you know I was coming?" Yu Qiuping asked in surprise.

"I saw you as soon as you came, so many samurai, you are still combing your bangs alone, how easy it is to recognize." Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled, "Come on, one of us just had a little sprain, Yuqiu will come to replace him!" ”

"Huh? Your Highness. I'm here for the sake of the plan to send troops. Yu Qiuping hurriedly waved his hand, "The army may be sent next month, won't Your Highness take a look at my plan first?" ”

"What's the hurry? Yuqiu, don't grind," Imagawa Yoshimoto snapped his fingers, "Come!" ”

Standing on Keju again, standing behind Imagawa Yoshimoto, Yu Qiuping must not be in a trance. It seems that everything is still two years ago, and he is still the ignorant teenager who has just arrived in this era, and the other party is still the businessman uncle who is very hearty and comfortable to speak. The ball was still thrown high from the side, and Imagawa Yoshimoto still used his tried and tested attack routine, and after a flash of his body, he shook past the opponent's striker, and rushed into the eyes of the wind with a feint all the way, pulling his foot and shooting angrily, 1:0.

However, time passed, and Yu Qiuping at this moment had long known that this uncle would not be able to defend at all, so he stepped forward early to prepare for blocking, and the opponent's attack was prepared for Yu Qiuping and the two guards to resolve it together. After Yu Qiuping broke off Keju, he passed Keju to his uncle, who once again used a sharp offensive to disintegrate the opponent and score another goal.

In this way, the kick was played until the sun was in the west, and the tired and panting crowd abstained from leaving.

"Yuqiu, do you kid understand now?" Imagawa Yoshimoto gasped and laughed, "Why do you want to kick Kemari?" ”

"Your Highness, please." Yu Qiuping is still confused.

"The last time we played Kemari together was two years ago." Imagawa Yoshimoto sighed, "Then have you ever thought about the next time we will kick Kemari together, when will it be?" ”

Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment.

"There are some things that I did for the last time before I knew it." Imagawa Yoshimoto shook his head and said, "The six people on the other side are a temporary team at first glance, and it is estimated that they will never meet those six people at the same time again in this life." It was our last game with them. Human life is short, and everything must have a last time. ”

"So, cherish it and enjoy it," Yoshimoto Imagawa said with a smile, "every opportunity to kick Kemari with everyone." ”