At night, Shang Chang had just returned from the old man's side, and he saw such a scene in his highness's room. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Hidemune, a colleague, was sorting out a lot of paperwork in the corner of the room.

And Xiuguang was sitting at the top of the room, but he was now facing the direction of the wall, with his back to Shang Chang Xiuzong.

The atmosphere in the room was a little tense and solemn.

Xiuguang sat on the top seat for a long time without saying a word, as if waiting for some serious and important event to come, and his body exuded an aura of tension and unrest.

Shang Chang tentatively looked in the direction of Xiuguang, and found that the sideburns of His Royal Highness's side face were already densely covered with large and small beads of sweat, obviously looking quiet.

And the usual words, Xiuzong didn't seem to see Shang Chang come in at this time, he was also silent, and his body also exuded a solemn atmosphere that was indistinguishable from the atmosphere in the room, and he was sorting out some documents seriously.

Shang Chang had already noticed the change in the atmosphere on Xiuguang's body, and he didn't dare to ask directly, so he stepped into the room tremblingly, and walked to his colleague Xiuzong who was packing up the paperwork.

“…… Well, Lady Xiuzong, what's going on now? ”

He asked cautiously, and then subconsciously turned his head to look at Xiuguang, who was facing the wall and didn't know what he was thinking,

"I always feel ...... Your Highness and you, the atmosphere today is not quite right......"

"Because it's a heavy thing."

Xiuzong turned his head to look at Shang Chang, and then continued to sort out the paperwork in his hand.

Shang Chang skimmed the documents in Xiuzong's hand with his eyes slightly, and suddenly realized.

"These ...... All of them were the official documents that His Highness brought back when he went to Kyushu! ”

“…… Hush! Don't say it so loudly. Do you want to be heard? ”

Xiuzong glared at Shang Chang, then nodded and acknowledged the origin of these documents.

After hearing Xiuzong's reprimand, Shang Chang also hurriedly nodded and lowered his voice a little:

“…… Could it be that His Highness is now preparing to officially report these matters to Lord Hideyori? ”

"Well, that's right."

Xiuzong frowned, showing a somewhat troubled expression,

"And the timing of the report has already been decided for tonight."

"So early?!"

Shang Chang was a little surprised. Because it has been less than a week since His Royal Highness returned from Kyushu, he didn't expect to decide to report directly to Hideyori so quickly.

“…… His Royal Highness said that it is better to do this kind of thing as soon as possible. ”

handed over a stack of paperwork that had been packed to Shang Chang's hand, and motioned for Xiuzong to take it and said,

"Alas, although it is better to say this kind of thing earlier, it is also a very troublesome and complicated matter."

Xiuzong deliberately lowered his voice a lot, as if he didn't want to be heard by Xiuguang, who was sitting on the other side of the room.

"Ah, no wonder His Highness's atmosphere is so serious......"

The paper used for the paperwork is very high-grade washi paper, and it has a nice touch. But at this time, Shang Chang touched them, but there was no such smooth and pleasant feeling in his heart.

Shang Chang held the paperwork, and looked back at Xiuguang who was in a state of anxiety again with some anxiety.

“…… After all, Hideyori-sama is a kind and gentle person. If you tell him about the Hideya and the Edo riots......"

I guess I'm going to be very angry.

Xiuzong and Shang Chang glanced at each other, and saw the same conclusion in the eyes of both parties.

The spearhead of this anger is, of course, a show of light against the person who is the master.

“…… Things are okay with the Xiu family. Only three stand-ins died as a result. But the Edo riots are likely to be difficult for Hideyori to accept. ”

The number of people who died in that riot, they never counted, and they did not dare to count.

Although the goal was achieved, the conspiracy resulted in the death of many Edo civilians.

People like the old man and the Xiu family, who had experienced that war years, did not have much reaction to this. But Hideyori is different, and the education he received since childhood was something that had nothing to do with these.

And under the influence of his mother, Mrs. Yodo and many maids around him, Xiu Yori's personality is very gentle and kind, and he has never seen anyone killed, and of course he has never killed anyone.

In addition, Hideyori prayed many times to those who died in the unification of his father, the late Taiko Hideyoshi. To this end, he also donated funds for the renovation of many temples.

So, if he had known that the Edo riots, which he had lamented many times, were premeditated by his own brother...... Hideyori's reaction to this incident can be imagined.

The consequences of this incident, in addition to Hideyori's anger, may even be able to inform his mother, Mrs. Yodo. If that's the case, then everything Xiuguang has done will be in vain.

And the consequences will be absolutely unimaginable.

Xiuguang's constant struggle, as well as his nervous and solemn performance, are caused by these reasons.

However, although the entanglement is tense and solemn, what should be told must be told.

Since you have done these things, you have to take responsibility and explain it to your brother properly.

That's what Xiuguang said to Xiuzong.

"'No matter what the consequences, what should be said is always what is said, and what should come will still come.'" ”

Xiuzong handed another stack of sorted documents to Shang Chang's hand,

"This is what His Highness told me in the corridor earlier."

Shang Chang took the paperwork, and then looked at Xiuguang with some concern:

"Your Highness seems to have made up your mind. What can we do? Can you help Your Highness? ”

"We can only watch from the sidelines. After all, this is a problem to be resolved between His Highness and Lord Hideyori's brothers. ”

Xiuzong let out a rare sigh and took the last pile of paperwork out of the smooth wooden box,

"Although these are also business matters. But we don't want to interject about it. At most, I guess I can explain the reason for this to Lord Hideyori for His Highness. But will Hideyori-sama listen to our explanations......"

He closed the lid of the wooden box and carefully locked it.

Shang Chang nodded, and then said:

“…… I will explain it for Your Highness. If Hideyori-sama gets angry, I will definitely defend His Highness. ”

Although the voice is a little small, it is firm.

"Humph! You still need to say this kind of thing! I, Xiuzong, have already decided so! ”

Xiuzong smiled, sorted out the last paperwork, and handed it to Shang Chang.

Shang Chang also smiled, then took the document and put them together.

The two of them seem to have the same idea only this time.

“…… Hyogoro, are you ready? ”

Xiuguang's voice came from behind him.

His throat seemed a little dry because of his nervousness.

"Yes, it's all ready, Your Highness."

"Shang, Shangchang, I'm ready!"

Xiuzong immediately responded. Shang Chang, on the other hand, carefully held the document in his arms and nodded vigorously.

"Hmm."

Xiuguang looked at the two of them, and then took a somewhat stiff step out of the room.

"Let's go, then."

Bright moonlight shone in, pulling out a few slightly uneasy crooked shadows behind the trio.

Filled with anxiety and nervousness, as well as the possibility of immeasurable consequences, Hidemitsu walked to where his brother Hideyori was.