The Katsugano family of Motonobu Katsugano is one of the genealogies of the Tosa Kira family. In addition to the Katsugano family, the Kira family also has three genealogies, namely the Hayama family, the Kamikawa family, and the Akiyama family. Although the territory is not large, but the sparrows are small, all kinds of organs, according to the usual habits of the book, these four are the so-called "Kira Four Heavenly Kings". Among them, the Katsugano family has the highest status, and the successive heads of the family have always been the head of the family, and are responsible for the internal affairs of the territory, and if the head of the family is young and has no elders to support him, he will serve as the hindsight of the head of the family. That's why the Chosamune family entrusted Naobu Katsugano to preside over my Yuanfu in the first place.

The second highest status is the Kamikawa family, which serves as the family's armament. When Kira Suruga Shouxuan Naohito Yodo River hunting was attacked, Naoshige Kamikawa, Konatsu's father, Naoshige Kamikawa, was the leader of the guards, and although he fought hard, he was unable to stop Motoyama Shigeru's premeditated surprise attack. Uekawa Nobuyug then tried to rescue the young Keijiro from the Motoyama family, but when he failed, he fled the territory with his pregnant daughter-in-law.

The Hayama family was in charge of foreign affairs at home, and their status was lower than that of the previous two. However, after Kira Qinsada entered the Kira family as an adopted son-in-law, due to the merits of Bongying, the head of the family, Hayama Jinzaemon Yasunojo, crossed Katsugano Motonobu and became the head of the family. Later, Kira was ordered to seppuku, and since he was the mediator, he also committed suicide afterwards, just like Naobu Katsugano.

Kira is basically a kind person, and he takes care of Baoxinyuan. However, because of the murder of Xiujing's father, Hidetsu, the murder of my family, and the forced remarriage of my sister Kira Eihime, Hoshinin was extremely dissatisfied with the family of Chosō. Therefore, Baoxinyuan has not been very kind to the people of Changzong's family. When she left, she only brought with her the gilded statue of the Medicine Buddha that she often worshipped, as well as incense burners, prayer beads, scriptures and other things, and she was also wearing an extremely simple blue Jialan robe. The maids arranged by Qinzhen were all dismissed by her, leaving only Ah Ming, who has been serving to this day, and Ah Hagi, who has served Wei Ji for a few years. Both of them were over thirty years old and had never been married.

That's not a problem. Back in the collar, Xiujing and I will serve her well.

On the way back, I gave up the command of my flagship and military forces to Wasuka Masakatsu and Iwamatsu Jingding, and together with Xiujing and Konatsu, I concentrated on serving Hoshinin Temple on another ship. Baoxinyuan is very happy about this arrangement, and when they meet, they often have a smile on their faces.

The Katsugano family was also on this ship. At the beginning of her stay in Tosa, Mrs. Katsugano visited Hoshin-in Temple from time to time, which can be regarded as an old friend. Get on the boat, usually she and Xiao Xia accompany Baoxinyuan, although Xiujing and I are serving, after all, we can't stay by Baoxinyuan's side all the time.

It's just that for Xiao Xia's affairs, Baoxinyuan still can't let go. At first, I thought she was too persistent, and then I realized that she was doing this for a reason.

"Xiao Xia's mother is the daughter of the Katsuga no family, and it is the sister of Motoshin!"

Hearing the news, Xiao Xia and I were both taken aback. Natsu's mother died early, and her grandfather never mentioned it.

"Ah, speaking of which...... Please wait a moment. "Mrs. Katsugano, who was kneeling, bowed to us and apologized, and got up and walked out of the cabin.

Soon she returned, holding a small wooden Buddha statue in her hand, and handed it to Natsu.

This is a small statue of Guanyin, more than a foot high, and it looks very old. The carving of the statue is very good, obviously it took a lot of work, the cheeks are rich, and the whole body is very soft. Her left hand supported her left cheek, her eyes closed, as if she were asleep, and her expression was extremely quiet.

I took a closer look and found that the statue's appearance was somewhat similar to that of Xiao Xia.

"This is the Ruyi Wheel Guanyin?" I roughly get it.

Ruyi Wheel Guanyin has a special meaning in this book, as a symbol of the deceased female surname believers, by her husband, children to worship, in order to express the meaning of mourning. Therefore, the statues are in a state of contemplation, indicating that the believing woman has been laid to rest.

"Exactly," Lady Katsugano nodded, "After Lady Kamikawa died, the Lady of the Chronicle once ventured back to the territory to report the matter to the family. ”

"Was it carved by Yuanxin...... Ordinary people shouldn't be able to carve such a charm, right? ”

Mrs. Katsugano nodded again, and said apologetically: "It stands to reason that it should not have been worshiped by someone from her mother's family, but at that time, the Naodai had already passed away, and Mrs. Konatsu was born again......"

Xiao Xia looked at the statue and couldn't help but cry. She folded her hands and solemnly bowed to Mrs. Katsukano: "I am so grateful for the affection of the two of you. ”

"How dare you be such a heavy gift as Madame...... "Mrs. Katsugano also bowed down, "Because I don't know Mrs. Kamikawa's name of the ring, I haven't engraved my name yet, so this matter will be handed over to Mrs. Konatsu." ”

"It's all a family, you don't have to see each other like this." Baoxinin said with a smile.

"Yes." Mrs. Katsugano and Natsu agreed together.

"Keijiro......" Hoshinin called my name.

"Mother, please command."

"It's going to be a good way to win Kano-sama...... Also, you should work harder, let Xiao Xia have another boy, and inherit the family name of the Kamikawa family! ”

“…… Be. "I'm a little embarrassed. This is really ......, and Xiao Xia is just that, but there is still Mrs. Katsukano.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about, this is also a very important thing," Baoxinyuan smiled, "If it weren't for Ah Ming's age, I'm afraid you wouldn't like it, and I still want her to serve you......"

"Mother," I quickly changed the subject, "I would like to invite Mother to live in Mie Castle in the future, but I wonder what you think?" ”

"Aren't you and Xiujing both in Kishiwada City?" Baoxinyuan asked strangely.

"Kishiwada Castle is separated from the lord's territory, and there are enemies around it, so it is not easy for my mother to be in danger...... Mie Castle is where I be, it's a very beautiful and sturdy castle, and I'm here with the children of Xiujing! ”

"Then let's go to Mie Castle." It may be that the last sentence touched Baoxinyuan, and she quickly made a decision.

"Yes. I discussed with Xiujing that we would like to build a Buddhist hall for my mother, Lord Honmaru, so that you can practice regularly and so that your children can visit us often...... The name of the Buddhist hall is Joryuriin, what do you think? ”

In Buddhism, the Pure Glass World is the Paradise of the East corresponding to the Western Elysium, which is generated by the wish of Medicine Buddha, and the name of the Buddha Hall fully expresses the good wishes and prayers of me and Xiujing. Moreover, the Shingon sect that Baoshin Temple believes in, the deity is none other than the Medicine Buddha.

"It's hard for you and Xiujing, my mother is very happy." Baoxinyuan was really satisfied with the name, and nodded in agreement with a smile.

(To be continued)