It was late at night, and many of the people in Osaka Castle had already rested. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The whole city seemed very quiet at this time. Only the footsteps of the night watchmen who occasionally haunt the corridors and the lights in their hands add a sense of presence to the quiet night.

The three of Hidemitsu, who had long been familiar with the city, avoided the eyes of the night watchmen and approached the place where Hideyori was now.

Although it was late at night, Hidemitsu knew that his brother Hideyori would still read all kinds of books in the study at this time.

So they didn't go to Hideyori's room, but walked directly to Hideyori's study.

After bypassing the many night watchmen and turning through many corridors, they finally reached the door of the study.

Not surprisingly, the one in charge of guarding the gate at this time was still Hideyori's close attendant Kimura Shigenari.

Sensing the approach of several people, Shigenari tightened his handsome eyebrows, slowly reached for the katana at his waist, and pulled it out about a third of its length.

“…… Feed! Rebuilt! It's us! ”

Xiuzong walked to the front, lowered his voice and waved his hand at Chongcheng, signaling him to immediately withdraw the knife in his hand.

“…… It's you? ”

After seeing that it was Xiuzong, the speed of drawing the knife stopped for a moment, and he took his hand off the hilt. But after less than a few seconds, he immediately put his hand back on the knife.

“…… Date Hidemune, what did you want to do when you came to Hideyori-sama's study late at night? ”

Chongcheng stared directly at Xiuzong with vigilant eyes, and did not let his guard down at all.

“…… You're as dedicated as ever. ”

“…… It's just to keep Hideyori-sama safe. Date Hidemune, what do you mean? ”

Xiuzong couldn't help but salute in return. Re-engineering is not far behind.

Although the two haven't seen each other for a while, the atmosphere now is not much different from when they quarreled three years ago.

“…… Never mind. I'm not here to argue with you tonight. ”

Xiuzong resisted the urge to quarrel with the stubborn and dedicated young man in front of him, and walked in front of him seriously.

"We're here tonight because we have something important to say to Lord Hideyori."

"...... 'us'?"

Noticing Xiuzong's serious tone and the "we" in his words, Chongcheng couldn't help but look behind Xiuzong.

"Re-esei, Xiuzong didn't lie. It's me who has something important to report to my brother. ”

Xiuguang took a few steps forward, revealing half of his figure in the faint light of the fire.

“…… Hidemitsu-sama? ”

After confirming the identity of the visitor, Chongcheng's eyes widened in surprise.

"Why are you here late at night?"

Although he still asked so, Chongcheng immediately put back the blade that had been drawn out for most of it, and then bowed his head respectfully and greeted Xiuguang.

"I have something very important to report to my brother. It's true. ”

Xiuguang replied truthfully,

"Because the importance of this matter is so important that no one except my brother can hear about it, I deliberately chose to visit at this time."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Chongcheng's face and added:

"If my brother trusts you very much, I will allow you to listen to this."

Sensing the solemnity and seriousness in Xiuguang's words, Chongcheng also became serious.

"I see. I'll report to Lord Hideyori now. ”

He got up, then walked slowly to the sliding door of the study, tapped a few times, and then called out in a whisper:

"Hideyori-sama. Hideyori-sama. Hidemitsu-sama came to visit late at night. ”

Soon, Hideyori's reaction came from the inside of the sliding door.

“…… Xiuguang? …… Let Hidemitsu in. ”

After getting the lord's consent, Shigesei opened the sliding door on the side and respectfully let the three of them enter the study.

Xiuyori's study is still the same.

Piled up with all kinds of ancient and modern books, neatly stacked with all kinds of notes on paper. The taste is as fragrant as ever, as if it has been used in some kind of aromatherapy.

Because it is a study room for reading, the lights in the room are unexpectedly sufficient, making the study room very bright in the middle of the night.

"Just, I'll be in charge of guarding the outside."

Shang Chang was unexpectedly full of courage tonight, and he took the initiative to ask Ying to go outside to monitor everyone.

Although it is said that it is his duty, there is no need to worry about it. But he was seriously rejected by Shang Chang. So he sat in the study, waiting to listen to what Hidemitsu had to say, "important things".

"Xiuguang, come and sit down here."

The elder brother, Hideyori, is now at the desk flipping through a book of waka. When he saw Xiuguang's figure, he happily beckoned to his brother and motioned for him to come and sit down.

Xiuguang nodded silently, then walked to Xiulai's desk in small steps, sat down, and then subconsciously looked at the book in Xiulai's hand.

"Ah, this is the book that Ah Qian once wanted to share with me. It's a very good collection of waka songs. ”

Sensing the sight of Hidemitsu looking at the book in his hand, Hideyori took the opportunity to explain.

Hidemitsu saw the name of the book on it, and knew that this book turned out to be a book called "New Hou Collected Relics and Songbooks".

But none of that matters. Hidemitsu shook his head, temporarily removing the thought of the meaning of this waka collection from his mind.

"What's wrong?"

Hideyori put down the waka book in his hand and looked towards Hidemitsu.

"Why do you suddenly want to find me at such a late hour?"

Although there was no surprise on the surface, Hideyori was actually very surprised by Hidemitsu's visit.

After all, this kind of thing has never happened when his younger brother Xiuguang came to him late at night.

"Hmmm......"

Because of the nervousness, Xiuguang's voice was a little slurred.

He kept kneading the hem of his culottes to distract himself from the restlessness and anxiety in his heart.

"Actually...... There are a few very important things I would like to tell you. ”

Just speaking of this, Xiuguang felt that he was already a little out of breath.

"Really? What is it? ”

Seeing his younger brother's stumbling and spitting and that inexplicable expression, Xiu Lai seemed to have thought of something, squinted his eyes slightly, and continued to ask.

Xiuzong on the side leaned forward with some concern, and his heart was also nervous.

"Yes...... A ...... about some of the things that have happened in recent years Things inside. ”

Xiuguang was extremely nervous, but after all, he said the words he wanted to express implicitly, which kicked off the process tonight.