Yoshinobu Takeda on the high seat was much calmer than Nobuya Kiso, and he cleared his throat and said:

"I have summoned you today to discuss the conclusion of peace with the Uesugi family."

As soon as these words came out, the lords who were originally resentful of Maeda Keiji's bold move suddenly stopped.

Although Yoshinobu adopted the idea of "concluding a peace agreement", anyone with a discerning eye knows that since the Battle of Kawanakajima, the power of the Takeda family has gone, and the Uesugi family's army once moved south to the area of Komoro Castle, as if it was the momentum of Mount Tai. It is more appropriate to say that it is "to conclude a peace agreement" than to say "surrender".

Most of the lords who came to the gathering today had a certain place in Kai, or were born in Kai, so they naturally did not want to bow to the Uesugi clan.

But...... Wasn't the battle of Kawanakajima, where the Takeda family did their best, also a big defeat?

Seeing that the retainers were silent, Takeda Yoshi's head was faintly angry. Seeing this, Takeda Shinhiro also shook his head slightly, and reluctantly made a suggestion:

"In order to express our sincerity, I thought that we could let the envoy escort Maeda Keiji to the place occupied by the Uesugi army, Maeda Keiji is Sasa's favorite general, and I guess the other party will not refuse."

"Yes, what about the messenger? I wonder if I have any outstanding talents? ”

The lords below looked at each other, and although there was no shortage of interested movers, no one had the courage to stand up after all.

"Well, let's ask my uncle to go again."

Yoshinobu Takeda sighed, unspeakable disappointment in his eyes.

On the same day, Takeda Nobushihiro led an elite Akabi squad to escort Keiji Maeda to Komorijo, and at this time, the news of Keiji's survival also reached Echigo, much to Sasa Narumasa and Maedamatsu.

After accompanying Ii Naotora through the dangerous period, Sasa Narumasa was finally in the mood to track down the burning of Sakato Castle, and in a temporary house outside the city, Narumasa came to Ayahime's room.

"Adult ......"

Ayahime seemed to be a little surprised by Naimasa's visit, and for a moment sat on the tatami mat and forgot to move, until Sasa Naruma stepped in, and she hurriedly leaned over to salute.

"You don't have to be formal."

Cheng Zheng casually sat opposite Ayahime and said:

"I'm here today to ask about the burning of Sakado Castle."

"Tired of Wow ......"

Ayahime's face became a little embarrassed for a moment, and she said hesitantly,

"After the adults set out on the expedition, there were people who lied about the retainers of the Ueno Kohata family and sneaked into the city, and the concubines only learned later that they were actually ninjas of the Takeda family."

"And then?"

Sasa Chengmasa's face was still as usual, and he couldn't see his joy or anger.

After that, they behaved normally and behaved quite well, so that people couldn't fault it...... The concubines really didn't expect that they would be—"

"Didn't expect that? Why didn't you think of it! ”

Sasa Narumasa suddenly became impatient, because after listening to Ayahime's description, he finally found out that this accident was completely avoidable!

Ayahime was taken aback by Chengzheng's sudden anger, and her eyes were more ignorant, and she said aggrievedly:

"The Kohata clan is also an important help under the command of adults, considering the strength of the Kohata family, the concubines are ......"

"Wrong! All wrong! The Kohata family was designed by Harunobu Takeda and Yoshimasa Nagano earlier, and Nobutasha Kohata lost the castle and only came to me with a few Akabi, which is a fact! The people who are loyal to Kohata Nobutada, who should have come, will never come back after such a long time, they lie about being a retainer of the Ueno Kohata clan, this is very suspicious!

"Secondly, you also said that they did things in accordance with the rules and there were no omissions, which is very abnormal! Anyone who comes from a dangerous place to a safe shelter will be paralyzed by their nerves, and it is especially normal for them to be negligent in doing things, but these people have never made a mistake, should they? There is nothing wrong with what they do, and it is precisely the biggest loophole!

"There are two obvious suspicions, and I am really disappointed that you still haven't been able to detect the movements that Takeda endured!"

Under the head of Sasa Chengzheng, Ayahime realized where she didn't take care of it, when Sasa Chengzheng left, she handed over Sakado Castle to her to take care of, but the result was that the city was burned down, and Chengzheng's concubine Muroi Yi Naohu was also frightened and gave birth prematurely, Ayahime always felt that this was because the ninjas of the Takeda family were too powerful and hid deep enough, and now she understands that she was not thoughtful and failed to see the other party's plans.

Ayahime's heart couldn't help but feel guilty, but even stronger than this guilt was the jealousy of Naohu Ii and the boredom of Sasa Naruma.

"What about letting you down? No matter how good I do, even if Sakado Castle is not burned down by Takeda's ninjas, can I keep you from disappointing! Jing Yi Naohu was only born prematurely, and he didn't hurt his muscles and bones, are you so angry with me! I know you've always liked Tora Chiyo, but where am I sorry for you, when have you seen me right in the eye! ”

After the anger, there was an astonishing outburst, and Ayahime's sharp voice spread very well in the courtyard, and even Ii Naoto, who was dozens of steps away, could hear it clearly.

"If you don't like me, why did you marry me again?"

This question made Cheng Zheng's forehead sweat.

In all fairness, Sasa Seimasa can indeed come up with a bunch of reasons and say, "I married you to consolidate the position of Sister Uesugi in Kanto, and to better assist Sister Uesugi in integrating the wealthy families in the territory", but he couldn't say it.

Sasa Naruma has an answer in his heart, but that answer is too cruel for Ayahime.

He knew that he had inadvertently hurt her, so he didn't want to make another mistake.

"I see." Ayahime burst out laughing, "I know, it's because I look alike to Tora Chiyo, isn't it?" ”

Ayahime asked, and there was panic in Sasa's eyes.

"Just because I look very similar to Tora Chiyo, even if you can't marry Tora Chiyo, you can marry me as a substitute, right?"

"You marry me just because I'm a replacement for Tora Chiyo, right?!"

At this point, the emotional Ayahime had unconsciously stood up and forced Sasa to retreat again and again.

Cheng Zheng's face was confused, of course he wanted to refute the past, and he wanted Ayahime to know that she was wrong.

But he couldn't.

Seongmasa also wants to fall in love with the gentle and virtuous Ayahime and treat her well, but he also knows that he can't.

It's not out of any morality or principle that makes Chengzheng unable to act, but that he really ...... I don't love her!

The two sisters, Ayahime and Uesugi Teruto, from the beginning, the only thing that Naruma liked was Uesugi Teruto!

Therefore, he couldn't refute Ayahime's questioning at all, and he couldn't give Ayahime an explanation that satisfactorily made her happy, all because he really didn't love her enough, and he couldn't be her ideal husband.

After venting, Ayahime may have been tired of scolding, and smiled self-deprecatingly:

"Default, huh...... Sure enough, Tiger Chiyo is right, no man like you is a good thing! ”

With that, Ayahime turned around and walked back to her bedroom alone, not going back to observe Sasa Naimasa's reaction.

As Sasa Narimasa said, Ayahime was so disappointed in him! (To be continued.) )