66. Return to Kotani City
Lin Feng's luxury merchant ship left Iki Island and quietly returned to Akimeura, revisiting the old place, it was already a matter of fact, he and Luo Amin still didn't dare to meet people easily, and sent Zhang Gou'er to inquire about Luo Aping's whereabouts.
Sure enough, Ah Ping took a merchant ship from Ningbo to Jinfang Town, and when she returned to Qiumupu Village, she found that she had changed, and now all the people living here were strangers, and no one knew where Wen Tao and Xu Ling'er had gone.
With a sad heart, Ah Ping wandered in Akimepo for several days, and a kind old man took her in, and when he learned that she wanted to return to Ryukyu on a merchant ship alone, the old man was not at ease, so he left her at home for a few days, and finally handed her over to Guo Guoqiang, who was in charge of local security.
Because Guo Guoqiang has been busy with counterinsurgency and tribute matters recently, he has not been in Qiumepo, so the old man sent Ah Ping to Guishan City.
Zhang Gou'er mistakenly thought that Ah Ping fell into the hands of Shimazu Yoshihisa, and did not dare to slack off, and immediately returned to the boat to report to Lin Feng and his wife, Luo Amin listened to it, and regretted that he had been delayed for a day on Iki Island, otherwise, he should have been reunited with his sister at this time, so he begged Lin Feng to go to Guishan City as soon as possible to save people.
Back then, when Lin Feng was entrenched in Akimeura, he was sheltered by the old lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Takahisa, to be honest, the Shimazu family did not get any benefits, until the Miyoshi Sanren and others ransacked Akimeura Castle, the new governor Shimazu Yoshihisa did not know that Lin Yiguan actually had such a huge amount of wealth, and later, Shimazu Yoshihiro and others dug three feet into the ground in Akimeura, but found nothing.
In order to continue to entrench in the area of Jinfang Town, Lin Feng had already prepared a rich gift, but still did not dare to act rashly, docked the big ship at the dock of Jinfang Town, and wrote a letter to Shimazu Yoshihisa as a wealthy merchant in Ningbo, claiming that the Ming Dynasty opened the sea ban and allowed the sale of East and West Oceans, he wanted to partner with the Shimazu family to do business in Ningbo, and sent someone to send the letter to Kameyama City, and he and Luo Amin and others stayed in Jinfang Town to wait for a reply.
Ah Ping arrived in Guishan City, lived in Guo Guoqiang's house, heard that she came to deliver a letter to Xu Ling'er, Guo Guoqiang was greatly moved by her righteous deeds, and asked her about her experience over the past year, at first, she was reluctant to say, but Guo Guoqiang, who could not stand the eloquent Guo Guoqiang, interrogated again and again, and Ah Ping finally told the truth.
Knowing that Lin Yiguan changed his name to Lin Feng after the death of the Ryukyus and set up dozens of strongholds along the coast of Daming, Guo Guoqiang was shocked and planned to wait for Wang Chong and Guo Yi to come back from the bandits on Yiqi Island, so that they could bring Ah Ping back to China, hoping that with her help, the pirates' strongholds along the mainland would be eradicated as soon as possible.
At this time, Shimazu Yoshihisa received a letter from Lin Feng, although this Ningbo wealthy businessman also had great temptation to him, but how could he be in the mood to deal with this private businessman at this moment? He took himself in the action to eradicate the pirate Deng Bichuan, and made great contributions to the Ming court, and sent his younger brother to Beijing to meet the Longqing Emperor, asking for the qualification of Ningbo tribute, and hoping that the city would exempt him from customs duties, so when he read Lin Feng's letter, he didn't care at all.
In order to let Shimazu Yoshihiro follow the Ming Dynasty to Beijing, the Shimazu family began to be busy. Under Guo Guoqiang's secret manipulation, Ah Chun's wolf dog gnawed the head of the Qin prisoner Deng Bichuan, so Shimazu Yoshihiro did not dare to go.
Shimazu Yoshihisa had no choice but to take the whole family of Tang Master Yang Nuan as a hostage, and decided to send him to Beijing with Wang Chong on his behalf, and went to the imperial court to invite merit and receive rewards.
After returning from the bandits on Iki Island, what was surprising was that Xu Yihou and Zhu Junwang were kidnapped by pirates again, so Xu Linger and Guo Yi chased them to Omi Kotani City, Guo Guoqiang waited until Wang Chong took Yang Nuan to return to China first, and then took Ah Ping to Omi Kotani City to find them, and after rescuing the two old men, everyone would return to China together.
Returning to the head of the head and talking about the Japanese Gonzaburo, he went to Omi Kotani Castle after kidnapping Xu Yi, and came to Asai Nagamasa and Mrs. Aichi to ask for merit and reward, but at that time, Asai Nagamasa was not at home, and Mrs. Aichi came forward to receive them.
As soon as she saw Xu Yi, Mrs. Ah Shi bowed her head and shouted in surprise: "Doctor Xu is not harmed, Buddha blesses, it is a great honor to see you again." ”
Xu Yihou knew the couple well, and knew that it would be safe when she arrived here, so she hurriedly returned the gift to Mrs. Ashi, but she didn't know what to say for a while.
Mrs. Ashi could see that Xu Yihou was kidnapped by Quan Saburo, and she knew that this Ming doctor was in trouble, and she didn't embarrass him, and said with a smile: "Mr. Don't be almost two years, let's look forward to it, just a few days ago after the full moon for Chacha, we are all looking forward to Mr. coming to see Chacha." ”
Quan Saburo found that Mrs. Ashi was very enthusiastic about Xu Yihou, but she snubbed herself, hurriedly stepped forward to bow down, and asked, "Does Madame still recognize me?" ”
Mrs. Ashi nodded and replied, "Of course I remember, but Lord Changzheng is not at home, and when my husband returns, he will reward you." ”
"In Shimogonzaburo, I am willing to be loyal to Lord Asai Nagamasa in this life and stay in Omi as a samurai."
"Good! Good! Nagamasa-sama will fulfill your wishes, and if you do, follow Mr. Kiemon on an errand first. Mrs. Ashi said that she would take Quan Saburo away.
Mrs. Ashi held a feast in the mansion to wash the dust for Xu Yihou, and invited all the retainers to celebrate the return of Doctor Xu.
At the banquet, Xu Yihou was holding the tea tea that had just been full moon, and the child let out a laugh of "hey, hey, hey", and a pair of small hands grabbed his body, happy like a flower.
"Cha Cha is really a good boy, and he will be a man of great fate in the future!" Xu Yihou praised.
"Now that the war is continuous, we don't ask for Chacha to be rich and rich in the future, but only pray for the Buddha to bless her with a safe life, and we are satisfied. However, my husband still wants a son, and I don't know if I can have one. ”
"When Lord Asai Nagamasa comes back, I will check his pulse and prescribe a few doses of medicine, looking forward to the birth of Shomen Huzi."
"Please stay in Kotani Castle, my husband-kun has gone to Echizen, and he is discussing a major matter with Lord Asakura Yoshikei, and it may take a while to return."
After the banquet, Mrs. Aichi lived in the city after placing Xu Yi, and asked Kiemon to take Gonzaburo and others away.
Xu Yi was later placed in Xiaogu City to live, he knew that Ling'er and Guo Yi would definitely find it here, but the old guy Zhu Junwang didn't know where he was caught by pirates? I can't help but be very worried about him.
Kiemon knew in his heart that Xu Yihou was kidnapped by Quan Saburo, and he also saw that Quan Saburo was eager to become a samurai, and since Asai Nagamasa was not at home, he could not call the shots on his own, so he could only place them outside the city to patrol.
The next day, Xu Ling'er and Guo Yi took the Tang family of three, and as soon as they arrived at Xiaogu City, they were stopped by Quan Saburo and others.
As soon as Guo Yi saw this widow, he was furious, pulled out his saber and pointed at him and asked, "Where did you hide Uncle Xu?" ”
Quan Saburo didn't dare to make a mistake, hurriedly took a few steps back, and replied: "Please calm your anger, the reason why you sent Doctor Xu here is really worried that the pirates may be unfavorable to Doctor Xu, and now, Doctor Xu is treated as a guest by Mrs. Ashi in Kotani City." ”
Hearing the name of his aunt Ah Shi, Guo Yi suddenly felt like an electric shock, tears rolled in his eyes, his eyes were dark, and he almost fainted......
Seeing this, Xu Ling'er hurriedly supported Guo Yi and asked softly, "Sister, are you okay?" ”
Guo Yi rubbed his eyes, forced his spirits, and replied in a low voice: "Sister, I'm fine, I'll enter Xiaogu City later, don't reveal my identity first." ”
At this time, Gonzaburo had already passed the news to Kiemon, who knew that if they were allowed to see Mrs. Aichi, they might not be able to keep the miracle doctor, so he resolutely refused to let them enter the city, placed them outside the city, and told them that they had to wait for the return of the family governor Asai Nagamasa before deciding whether to stay or go after Xu Yihou.
Xu Ling'er and the others had no choice but to live temporarily outside the village, waiting for three days in a row, they were really impatient, and wanted to forcibly break into the city to find Mrs. Ashi, but they were desperately obstructed by Quan Saburo and others.
In the past three days, Xu Linger found that Guo Yi often vomited, so she asked, "Sister, are you sick?" ”。
"Silly girl, it doesn't matter, I, I might be pregnant." Guo Yi smiled shyly.
Xu Ling'er asked in surprise: "Brother Chong is not by your side, how can this be good?" ”
"What can he do with him? Children are not born immediately. Guo Yi replied.
"Sister, I don't think it's better to wait here, it's unsafe now, let's go back to Satsuma first." Xu Linger persuaded.
But Guo Yi still wanted to see his aunt, so he replied: "Sister, don't worry about me, this time, there must be no mistakes, you must take Ling Zun out, the champion of Liaodong is still waiting for you." ”
Hearing this, Xu Ling'er suddenly looked very embarrassed, calmed down for a moment, lowered her head shyly, and replied softly: "Sister, don't mention this matter again in the future." ”
Guo Yi, who didn't know what was going on, felt that something was wrong, and asked her what happened, Xu Linger didn't know how to answer, and ran out in a trance.
Xu Ling'er held a cherry tree in her hand and sighed to the sky, and suddenly heard someone making noise outside the door, she thought that her father was coming, and hurriedly opened the courtyard door, only to see Guo Guoqiang and A Ping being blocked out of the door.
As soon as she saw Xu Ling'er, Ah Ping rushed out of the encirclement desperately, threw herself into her arms, and cried and said, "Sister, you made me look so hard!" ”
"Ah Ping, why did you come here?" Xu Ling'er asked.
At this moment, Ah Ping was overjoyed, and heard Guo Guoqiang reply: "Ling'er, Ah Ping has sent you a letter." ”
Quan Saburo knew that Xu Ling'er was the daughter of a miracle doctor, so he didn't dare to offend easily, and he didn't dare to forcibly stop him, so he let Guo Guoqiang and A Ping into this courtyard, and they went to patrol outside the village again.
Xu Linger gave Guo Guoqiang a salute and said, "Uncle Guo, you came just in time!" ”
At this time, Guo Yi walked out of the house, and when he saw his uncle, an indescribable grievance suddenly came to his heart, and he couldn't help but lie on his shoulder, and couldn't help crying.
Everyone returned to the house, Xu Linger introduced the Tang family of three to Guo Guoqiang, and Ah Ping began to tell her experience in Liaoyang, and learned that Ah Ping came from Ningbo alone to deliver a letter to herself on behalf of Rong'er and Su'er, Xu Ling'er took her in her arms, and was so moved that she didn't know what to say.
Hearing that his niece Guo Yi was pregnant, Guo Guoqiang was very excited and told them that Wang Chong had returned to China with Yang Nuan, and if Xu Yi could be rescued this time, he would arrange for them to go back as soon as possible.
The news of the guests coming from outside Kotani Castle reached the ears of Mrs. Aichi, and she immediately took Xu Yi out of the city despite the dissuasion of Kiemon and Gonzaburo and others, and as for Xu Yihou's stay or stay, it was up to their father and daughter to decide.
Holding Cha Cha in her arms, Mrs. Ah Shi came to this courtyard, and when she saw Xu Ling'er, she greeted warmly: "It's a great honor to see my sister again!" ”
Xu Ling'er hurriedly returned the salute, took the tea with both hands, and replied, "Thank you Madame for taking care of my father." ”
At this time, Xu Yihou hurriedly stepped forward to greet Guo Guoqiang, Guo Yi and others, and greeted each other again.
"Sister, unconsciously, two years have passed, and you see that Chacha is already full moon, I wonder if you and Mr. Nanguangfang have any children?" Mrs. Ashi asked with a smile.
Guo Yi couldn't help but be taken aback when he heard his aunt ask such a question, thinking that Xu Linger was reluctant to mention Li Rusong, and felt that something must be wrong, but he didn't know where this Mr. Nanguangfang was sacred?
At this time, Xu Ling'er also noticed Guo Yi's expression, and didn't dare to answer Mrs. Ashi's question, so she deliberately pretended to be very relaxed, and teased the tea in her arms......
So, Guo Yi couldn't help but take a closer look at his aunt, suddenly, a wave of blood surged up, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, his eyes were dark, and he almost fainted, Xu Ling'er saw this situation, and hugged Cha Cha to her and let her cling to her shoulder.
Mrs. Ashi said: "Sister, if it weren't for Lord Ling Zun's prescription, there would be no tea, so please Ling Zun stay in my house for a few more days, and when my husband comes back, we still want to have another son." ”
At this moment, the tearful Guo Yi peeked at his aunt, and finally couldn't help shedding tears, left Xu Ling'er gently, covered his face and ran into the hospital, Guo Guoqiang was worried that something would happen to her, so he hurriedly followed.
"Ling'er, you talk to Mrs. Ashi for a while, I have something to find your Uncle Guo." Xu Yi also went out after that.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xu Linger begged Mrs. Ashi to let her father go, but Mrs. Ashi didn't say anything more and immediately agreed.
While the two of them were chatting, Xu Yihou had already discussed with Guo Guoqiang, and decided to let Xu Linger return to China with Guo Yi, the Tang family and A Ping, who were already pregnant, in order to rescue his old brother Zhu Junwang, who was kidnapped by pirates, he decided to continue to stay in Xiaogu City.
At this time, Guo Yi suddenly decided not to leave, and emphasized her mission, Cheng Guogong sent her to protect Xu Yihou, so if Xu Yihou didn't leave now, she would have to stay in Xiaogu City.
Of course, Guo Guoqiang understood her thoughts, and persuaded: "Yi'er, listen to Ah Ping, Lin Yiguan has set up dozens of strongholds along the coast from Shanhaiguan to Fuzhou, nominally doing business, but in fact, they are helping the Japanese to collect intelligence, and they may rebel at any time, you must go back to assist Wang Chong and eradicate Lin Yiguan's pirate den as soon as possible." ”
Xu Yihou also persuaded: "Girl, listen to your uncle's words, hurry up, Mrs. Ashi has always been very friendly to us, there are still Master Guo and Wen Tao here, don't worry, when the Zhu family and father and son are rescued, Mrs. Ashi will definitely let us go back." ”
"Uncle, Uncle Xu, I can't go, and I can't let Mrs. Aichi know who I am, I want to stay here, I want to ask her to help, send me to Cheongju City, I want to kill Oda Nobunaga, a rebellious minister and thief, with my own hands, and then contact our Spo clan clansmen, and jointly elect my uncle to be the leader of Owari Province, and restore the status of the Spo family in Owari Province, this God-given opportunity should not be missed!"
Guo Guoqiang was shocked by these words, he shook his head and persuaded: "Yi'er, I was born in the land of China, bathed in the imperial grace of the Ming Dynasty since I was a child, and I have never had the idea of recovering the Sibo family, do you know why I don't marry a wife and have children?" Yi'er, whenever I see this world where the people are struggling and the lives are miserable, I think that the Buddha can still give up the throne, go through hardships, practice asceticism alone, become a Buddha, and purify all sentient beings, I dare not compare with the Buddha, and I also want to do my meager strength for all living beings in the world, so as to be in vain as a Spo nobleman. As for how to deal with Oda Nobunaga, you don't have to worry about it, I have my own way. ”
After listening to his uncle's words, Guo Yi no longer forced him to stay, and at this time, he found that Xu Ling'er and Mrs. Ashi came over together, and hurriedly replied in a low voice: "Uncle, I understand, everything is up to your arrangement." ”
"Yi'er, Wen Tao and I are here, what to do in the future has already been discussed, you can rest assured." Guo Guoqiang whispered.
When she learned that Xu Yi would continue to stay in Xiaogu City, Mrs. Ah Shi was suddenly overjoyed and tried her best to keep everyone in the city for a few days.
Because Guo Guoqiang had to go back to Satsuma on an errand, it was inconvenient to stay here for a long time, so he let the father and daughter of the Xu family reunite here for a few days.