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The injury on Hidemitsu's left shoulder is recovering well, and there are already signs that it is starting to scab.

Although the wound pierced by the knife was very deep and almost pierced the entire shoulder, because it was dealt with in a timely manner and Xiuguang's physique was gradually improving, there was almost no danger to his life by now.

Of course, the Xiu family and the others were very happy about this. After all, Xiuguang's fineness is the best news for them.

On the third day after Hidemitsu woke up, Hideyori came to the old man's mansion again, as he said at the beginning. It's just that this time he didn't bring formal clothes, which means that this is a private visit.

"Brother, who are you?"

Xiuguang thought that today would be another very formal visit, like the other day.

When the Xiu family and the others were about to salute Xiu Lai respectfully, they saw Xiu Lai wave his hand lightly, indicating that they didn't need to be too formal.

Although they did not come and meet unofficially, when Xiulai walked into Xiuguang's recuperation room, Xiujia and the others subconsciously followed in and sat down in a relatively empty position.

Because Xiuguang has not completely recovered at this time, he is still lying in the futon. When his brother arrived, Hidemitsu sat up straight, while Hideyori sat down beside his futon.

Xiu Lai was wearing a very ordinary blue and black cloth shirt at this time, which looked very comfortable, but it was far from his usual attire.

"Hmph, it feels like I've gone back three years ago."

When the old man saw Hideyori's outfit, the first thing he thought of was the appearance of Hideyori who he first saw three years ago in the castle town of Osaka Castle.

At that time, it was rare for Hideyori to put on an ordinary cloth coat and walk into the castle town and laugh with everyone.

Although the atmosphere is not the same now as it was then, the old man still feels a little inexplicably relieved after seeing it.

To be honest, unlike when he was wearing the costume of the minister, after wearing these cloth clothes, Hideyori's samurai style became more and more obvious.

“…… Brother, are you uncomfortable? ”

Xiuguang looked at his brother's eyes and felt that something was not quite right with his brother's expression, so he asked in a low voice.

Although Xiu Lai deliberately concealed his wrong look in front of everyone, he was still noticed by his younger brother Xiuguang.

“…… I'll tell you later. ”

Xiu Lai looked at the people sitting behind him, and then motioned for Xiuguang not to mention his mental state for the time being.

Since the elder brother didn't want to mention these things now, Xiuguang also nodded and didn't say anything.

"Re-esei, bring those."

"Yes."

Xiulai turned his head and called for a re-completion.

As in the past, Xiu Lai's trip was accompanied by his most trusted friend and close attendant, Shigesei.

"I'm here today just for one thing."

Xiu Lai looked back at the people of the Xiu family sitting behind him, his voice was a little nervous, but also a little relieved.

"Xiuguang, look at these."

Chongcheng handed the large stack of paperwork he had brought with him to Xiuguang's hand.

"Is this ......?!"

Xiuguang's eyes widened after seeing clearly what the documents he handed over to him were, then raised his head and looked at his brother with excited eyes, and asked eagerly and in surprise:

"Elder brother...... You've finally decided? ”

"Hmm."

Facing his brother's eager eyes, Xiulai felt a little uncomfortable, but still said "um".

The Xiu family and the others sitting behind them also probably knew what was exciting from Xiuguang's expression and tone, so they immediately looked happy.

Unlike the excited young people, Xiujia knelt down quietly.

Although he didn't cry or show joy, this long kneeling must be the most representative of his indescribable mood at this time.

These documents are the ones that Hidemitsu brought back from Kyushu.

The reason why Xiu Lai has been staying in the study for the past few days is because he is poring through these documents.

After reading all the paperwork, he wrote his name at the end and drew a monogram.

This is not only an acknowledgment of the content of the document as the head of the Toyotomi family, but also the best response to the hard work of Hidemitsu and the Hideki family.

This is of great significance to both Hidemitsu and the Toyotomi family.

Because it means that after officially obtaining the permission of his brother Hideyori, these trade matters can finally be carried out in secret.

This is a very important thing. This can be said to be the first step in the revival of the Toyotomi family.

And now Xiu Lai finally mustered up the courage to take the first step.

This made Xiuguang and Xiujia and others a little excited. Especially the Xiujia.

"That's what I'm going to tell you."

Xiulai felt the fluctuations of everyone's feelings, but he didn't know what to say, so he had to nod to everyone with a little restraint and whispered such a sentence.

Since that day, Xiulai has always felt that he has an inexplicable sense of distance and estrangement from Xiuguang and everyone else. Although Xiujia and others don't think so, the sensitive and thoughtful Xiu Lai always has a feeling that he is not as good as he was at the beginning.

“…… Let's stand down for now. Hideyori-sama has something to say to Hidemitsu-sama. ”

Chongcheng did what Xiu Lai had instructed at the beginning, walked up to the Xiu family and the others, and said softly.

Xiujia didn't hesitate, stood up from the ground, nodded, and led the younger young people behind him out of the room one by one.

"Brother?"

Xiuguang was a little puzzled. He didn't know what the reason for his brother to withdraw from everyone was.

"Isn't there something important to say?"

“…… No, not really. ”

Xiu Lai held his forehead, looking tired.

Now the only person he can talk to is his younger brother Hidemitsu, except for Chongcheng.

"Actually...... My mother came to me yesterday. ”

Hideyori sighed and told me about the visit of his mother, Mrs. Yodo, yesterday.

"What's wrong with Mother? Isn't it quite an ordinary thing for your mother to visit your brother? ”

Xiuguang didn't think it was anything special. Because it is common for Mrs. Yodo, who dotes on her son, to visit Xiulai.

But why did his brother Hideyori go out of his way to tell himself about it?

"Brother, didn't my mother tell you something?"

Xiuguang, who didn't feel quite right, hurriedly asked.

"Hmm. My mother came yesterday and only told me one thing. ”

Xiu Lai remembered yesterday's events, and sighed involuntarily.

"It's about setting up a side room for me."