February 15 of the 11th year of Keicho (1606). Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"My lord! Ten horses are ready and are now being led out of the city. ”

"Well, step aside."

At dawn of the day, Naoyuki had already ordered his subordinates to prepare their horses and prepare to set off outside the city.

According to the agreement, Quan Deng also came over on time. Of course, Xiujia, Xiuguang and Xiuzong are also there.

As for Irizawa Shinnai, Hidemitsu thought that with his face and size, it would be better not to appear in front of the retainers of the Kuroda family. So although Irisawa Shinnai is now following Naoyuki's team to Fukuoka Castle, he is taking the secret path and does not appear in front of ordinary people.

In addition, Irizawa Shinnai reached Fukuoka Castle much faster by mountain trails than Naoyuki's horses could take the main road. So Hidemitsu wasn't worried that there would be a time delay in Irazawa.

In order to conceal their identities, Xiuguang Xiuzong and Xiujia changed their clothes. Xiujia also put on a disguised skin film, which can be said to be fully prepared.

It was precisely because of the preparation that when Quan Deng whispered to Naoyuki to introduce the Xiujia, Naozhi was also a little surprised:

“…… This...... Is this the Hideya-sama? ”

Naoyuki has seen the Xiu family many times before, so he is very familiar with his appearance. So when the Xiujia stood in front of him after the disguise, even he didn't believe it, so he stared at him for a long time.

“…… Naoyu-sama, during the Battle of Bunroku Keichō, I really took care of you. It's been a long time since I've seen you at Shimo-Ukita Hideya, and I'm glad to see you again. ”

“……！！”

After Xiujia approached Naoyuki and whispered thanks to him, he believed that this was really Xiujia.

“…… Dare to ask...... Are you really the Lord of the Xiu family? ”

“…… It is under that. Quandeng has been sheltered by you for the past few years, which is really troublesome for you. ”

“…… No, no, there is no need to be polite. I haven't seen you in a long time, so I'm a little surprised. ”

Naoyuki took a closer look at Xiujia's face again, and found that he really couldn't find a flaw.

"It's easy to seem...... It's amazing. I almost don't recognize you as Lord Xiujia himself. ”

"Really...... After all, you have to come to Kyushu, if you don't change your face well, it's going to be troublesome. ”

Hearing Naoyuki's exclamation, Xiujia just smiled and brought the topic over in vague words.

After talking to Xiujia in a low voice, Naoyuki also cautiously reminded Xiujia a few words:

“…… Lord Xiujia, although your appearance has changed, your voice has not changed. I don't know if Lord Nagamasa and the other retainers still remember your voice, but just in case, please don't talk casually. ”

“…… Thanks for the reminder, I'll pay attention. I'm sorry for you this trip. ”

After Naoyuki finished instructing the Hideya family, he immediately ordered to set off.

The number of people accompanying him this time was not large, except for Xiuguang, Xiujia, Quanden and Xiuzong, Naozhi only brought four or five martial retainers and attendants. Naoyuki's sister-in-law, Naoji, stayed in Akizuki Castle.

So, all the people rode their horses and set off quickly from Autumn Moon City.

When Naoyuki was riding a horse, his eyes were on Xiuguang and Xiuzong, who were also riding horses and following behind Xiujia.

The lady of the Xiu family actually brought a child here. Naoyuki looked at the young Xiuguang and touched his chin with some confusion.

And the little ghost next to him, who doesn't look very old but is quite tall, why does he look unhappy. Naoyuki turned sideways and saw a haughty Hidemune, and he was even more curious.

"Are you the nickname of Lord Xiu?"

After running fast for several miles, when it was time to rest, Naoyuki jumped off his horse, broke away from a few retainers, and then walked up to Hidemitsu, who was still riding on the horse, and asked in a low voice.

"You're young, but you're pretty good at equestrianism."

In fact, it was mainly Xiuguang's skillful equestrianism that attracted his attention.

"Thank you for the compliment."

Xiuguang hurriedly got off the horse and thanked him in a low voice, while snickering a few times in his heart.

Although Xiuguang's physical age is only ten years old now, he looks like a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy because of his superior situation. In addition, since I was a child, I have been practicing in the horse farm of Osaka Castle, and now I have no problem riding horses at all.

In order to avoid Naoyuki from discovering the clues, Xiuguang just lightly thanked Naozhi, and then immediately closed his mouth, nodded and left Naoyuki, and sat down with Xiujia Xiuzong.

"Temple ......"

“…… Pay attention to the salutation, Hyogoro. ”

Xiuzong almost called out the usual "His Highness" again. Xiuguang immediately whispered to him before interrupting.

"Hahaha~ I'm really sorry."

“…… Try to talk as little as possible. ”

Xiuguang looked at this stupid-looking guy and sighed.

Right now...... Tsuranosuke should have a good time in Osaka Castle, right? There should be no problem, right?

As soon as he sat down, Hidemitsu couldn't stop worrying about the situation on Osaka's side.

Hawkers,Although there is still a long time,You shouldn't have to worry about it.。

However, considering the moths inside the Toyotomi family, I really have to worry about it......

For these troublesome things, Xiuguang has a headache.

Oda has Rakusai Nagama, Oda Nagamasa.

These two people are characters that must not be ignored and let go.

Their relationship with Tokugawa has always been speculated by Hidemitsu.

For this kind of person who escaped by drilling dog holes and abandoning his relatives, Xiuguang has never seen it with a straight eye.

Since he was able to do this kind of thing at Honnoji at that time, Hidemitsu believes that he was also able to do it during the Battle of Osaka.

Abandoning relatives, this is the most intolerable thing for Xiuguang. Therefore, he has no good impression of Youlezhai at all.

However, fortunately, this person's son-in-law Lai Chang and the fifth male Shang Chang are both very good people. Lai Chang is a young man with a very good character, and he is now serving Yu Xiu Lai's subordinates. In particular, Shang Chang, with his unique gentle personality and ability to coordinate interpersonal relationships, won the trust of Xiuguang.

And, most importantly, none of them are people like Arikusai and Changzheng.

Hawkers, at this time, it's really rare to be able to be a guy like Xiuzong.

Xiuguang thought about it, and finally looked at Xiuzong who was munching on dry food on the side, and after sighing in his heart, he ended his cranky thoughts and simply picked up the dry food and nibbled on it.

But Hidemitsu didn't know that when he was just thinking about it, Naoyuki, who was sitting not far from him, had been observing him.

That little surname, the expression just now, is really serious.

Naoyuki stopped wiping his shirt and observed Hidemitsu's expression with some puzzlement.

Ah, back to a child's expression.

Seeing the change in Xiuguang's expression, Naoyuki was even more puzzled.

However, he could only scratch his head and wonder by himself.