Tokaido, Ene Province, Tokugawa family Okazaki Castle.

On this day, Mrs. Tsukiyama, with the help of her maid Aqin, has been busy with hairstyles since the morning.

Not long ago, he had just received a secret letter from Yashiro about the Imagawa family, and thinking that a huge turn of fate was about to be ushered in, she couldn't restrain it, and unfolded the secret letter of the Imagawa family from time to time while combing her hair. Although every word was already embedded in her mind, she could still feel a burst of excitement every time she opened it. She thought it strange herself, but her eyes moistened every time she finished reading it. Her life in Okazaki Castle is so unfortunate that she can't help but feel self-pity.

"Aqin." Mrs. Tsukiyama put the secret letter that she had read three times on the bookshelf, and said to the maid, Aqin, "Quietly go to Xina and call me." ”

Ah Qin agreed, and although she didn't know what her master was thinking, she still went out obediently. Madame has been looking very uncool lately. The letter that Madame often rummaged through made her feel incredible.

There is also the reduction of respect, he has disappeared since the last meeting between Madame and Yashiro-sama, but Madame doesn't seem to be worried at all, which makes Aqin inexplicable. Is a woman's heart so ruthless? Completely forgetting your most beloved person in such a short period of time? Did the lady negotiate with Jian Jing and deliberately let him out of the city. That was even more incredible, and she was often afraid.

This morning, Aqin has been sent to Yashiro's house twice, and each time Yashiro came out in person to reply: "Sue her I am busy and not at home." He was expressionless.

If Aqin didn't know about the delicate relationship between Yashiro and his wife, she might angrily tell Mrs. Sù the truth: "It's really out of proportion. But she saw that since she left, Madame had been trying to renew her old relationship with Yashiro. I don't know what shame is. So he told his wife as Yashiro said. But Madame didn't blame Yashiro. This made her feel even more strange.

So, with all kinds of strange feelings, Aqin finds her sister Xina and brings her to Mrs. Tsukiyama.

"What's the news from Tokugawa Ieyasu?" After seeing Kina, Mrs. Tsukiyama immediately lowered her voice and asked. Due to the increasingly bad relationship with Tokugawa Ieyasu and his retainers, it was no longer convenient for Mrs. Tsukiyama to hear about the affairs of the Tokugawa family, so she secretly arranged for the maid of the council chamber to be her secret chess to inquire about the affairs of the Tokugawa family.

"Madam, in the past few days, your Excellency has captured Yoshida Castle and other areas of Higashi-Mikawa. Now he is preparing to send Nagashino to drive away the forces left behind by the Takeda family in Mikawa. Xina said, as if she suddenly remembered something, and said, "By the way, Awan is pregnant." ”

"What, Awan is pregnant!"

Madame's brows furrowed. Although she no longer sees Tokugawa Ieyasu as her husband, when she hears the news of Awan's pregnancy, her jealousy is still blazing. Her teeth rattled, and Awan was her maid. But she took away her husband, a lewd woman! You must not be cheap to her before leaving!

in this world. Kill or be killed, in the eyes of Lady Tsukiyama, there is nothing more stupid than mercy on her subordinates. She initially had this idea because of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and then because of Awan, who was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu and betrayed his master, neither of them was forgivable.

For Tokugawa Ieyasu's revenge, she has already begun to carry out. No matter how Tokugawa Ieyasu grovels before Takeda, she will never forgive. But for Awan, Tsukiyama hasn't figured out what to do with it. How could the hateful Awan be allowed to live in this world with Tokugawa Ieyasu's child?

A terrifying light gradually radiated from Madame's eyes, and Aqin suddenly became nervous. But Xina, who is not by Mrs.'s side on weekdays, didn't notice the change in Mrs.'s expression, "I may be able to hold the child when I return triumphantly this time...... So said so, and then he went out of the city full of joy. ”

"Kana! Go to Awan at once. ”

"To congratulate?"

"Haha." Madame suddenly laughed wildly, "You are so good at talking, you even want to congratulate Awan." ”

"Yes. The slave must have congratulated her from the bottom of her heart. ”

"Xina, listen up: you pretend to congratulate Awan, and then stab her in the chest."

"Huh? Stab...... Assassination? ”

"Think about it. Awan was originally my maid, but she went to get close to the adults and made me endure the pain of being empty every day. ”

Xina and her sister glanced at each other and swallowed their saliva, her young face suddenly lost its blood, and her pupils gradually widened. "What if...... If a slave or maid can't leave after killing someone, she will be ......"

"What a coward! You can shout loudly that Awan is a lowly woman who has had an adulterous affair with the people of Okazaki Castle, and that you are going to take her life at my command. ”

"This ...... This, is this true? ”

"Can what I say be fake?"

"Yes...... Be. So what does the council chamber say? ”

"Don't worry. I'll go there right away and tell you to lend it to you. The sooner the better, not to let Awan give birth to a child. As she spoke, Madame stood up and left the bedroom. Xina and Aqin sat in the room in a daze.

"Sister, you-"

Xina wanted to ask her sister if Aqin was going with her, but Aqin stood up and looked at the bookshelf where the letter was kept. The handwritten letter from the Imagawa family lay there quietly. Ah Qin trembled and leaned over and quietly looked around.

"Sister, what are you going to do?"

Xina asked Aqin in horror. Aqin ignored Xina and stared nervously at the letters on the shelves. Her hands and feet were shaking violently.

"Sister......

Xina walked over in surprise, and Aqin immediately pushed her hands away roughly, and quickly looked around, "Don't come here!" Stay back! ”

After Ah Qin finished speaking, she opened the letter and read it anxiously. Her face immediately turned earthy, and although her whole body was still trembling, her eyes never took off the letter. Then, in a panic, she put the letter back in its place, staggered to the door, and staggered down.

"Sister! What's wrong? The Epistle ......"

"Shhhh

Ah Qin closed her eyes and drew her hands randomly. "Leave it alone! Not something you should know...... Well, don't sue anyone, once it leaks out, you and I will die without a place to be buried! ”

"Ah...... Is it so strict, sister? ”

Hiakina, who was anxious, knew that her sister wouldn't sue her, and immediately approached the bookshelf. At this time. Suddenly, I heard a voice: "Where has Madame gone?" ”

Yashiro was already standing at the door. He never had to report. Xina hurriedly came to her sister's head. Kneeling on the ground: "Madame went to the council chamber." ”

Yashiro is fully armed. "Didn't you see Hondasakusaemon who was transferred here?"

"No, I haven't seen him in the morning." Ah Qin replied, her voice still shaking.

"What's going on?" Yashiro looked at the two sisters in front of him suspiciously, "Madame is going to kill again?" ”

"Nope." Her younger sister Xina's tone was calm, "She told the slave maid to go to Awansong, and she is going to the council chamber to take leave for me." ”

"Send you to Awan...... Do what? ”

"Awan is pregnant, let me congratulate you."

"Congratulations?" Yashiro suddenly laughed, "Haha." Congratulate? I'm afraid I'm going to let you kill Awan. What a headache for a woman...... Saemon really hasn't been here? He pursed his lips and muttered as he walked away.

Not long after, Mrs. Tsukiyama came back and passed by Yashiro. She seemed to be in a state of euphoria, and she shouted from afar. "Xina, Xina!" The sisters hurried to the door to greet them.

"Xina, I've taken a leave of absence for you. You go now. I hope to hear from you before leaving Okazaki. With that, she took out some trays from the drawer and handed them to Hina.

On the other side, Honda, who was in charge of staying behind Okazaki Castle, was a Saemon Shigeji. He was stopped in front of the armory, and he turned his head nonchalantly. He was dressed in a single coat. Exposed sweat-soaked chest.

"Sasaemon, have you heard from the lord?" Yashiro was very careful with the words he used when he spoke to Sakuzuo, "He ordered me to lead the grain team between Asasuke and Takese. ”

Sakuzaemon stared at Yashiro lightly: "Are you going?" ”

"The lord is grumpy, if I am late......"

Sakuzuo turned a deaf ear to his words: "Couldn't Jiro Shigeyoshi and Goro Nonaka be able to persuade him?" ”

"He's a brave general."

Sakuzaemon frowned absentmindedly: "Nanasuke is not by his side, I should accompany him." ”

"No, you don't have to worry. Since the lord can capture Zusuke in one fell swoop, he can also quickly take Wujie City. ”

"The battlefield is not that simple."

"I know ......"

"Attacking Ashoke is just a false move, and the real target is elsewhere."

"I know ...... too"

"Well, please. I will also be ordered to leave Okama early tomorrow morning. Zuo stood up slowly.

"Ah, what ......if," Yashiro hurriedly called out to Sakuzuo, and his nature made him want to say some more flattering words.

Zuozuo stopped and asked, "What else is wrong with you?" ”

"There's something I'm very worried about, and I want to sue you." Yashiro lowered his voice and leaned over to Sakuto's left, "It's about Tsukiyama's jealousy. ”

"Oh."

"Awan...... I heard that she was pregnant. ”

"Oh, I don't care about the inner court."

"I heard that Awan is indeed pregnant, and Madame may send someone to ...... in order to congratulate her."

Sakuzaemon stared at Yashiro tightly and took a big stride.

That's enough! Yashiro couldn't help but want to laugh, he desperately controlled himself and watched Saemon go away.

The fight between Lady Tsukiyama and Awan has no conflict of interest with Yashiro, and he is not interested in the slightest. He revealed this to Sakuzaemon solely to prove how loyal he was, so that Sakuzao could leave the castle with peace of mind. Yashiro finally burst out laughing. It is rare to have good opportunities in life, and being able to seize these opportunities to express yourself without losing the opportunity is the foundation of those who can get ahead.

Yashiro inspected the grain convoys gathered in the granary and sake valley area, and then went to the Tsukiyama Palace.

Coming back from the city this time, I am afraid that he has become the guide of the Imagawa family's army. It was a fateful operation. If Mrs. Tsukiyama had acted rashly while he was out of town, something would have gone wrong. In his eyes, Madame is no longer the wife of the lord's main house, but a stupid woman who can be used. If this woman acts willfully, once discovered, it may affect his overall plan.

"Don't lose ...... small"

Tokugawa Ieyasu was complacent when he saw the Takeda family retreating, and was about to attack Taketsu Castle, and then attacked Nagashino Castle. Once he knew that Okazaki Castle had fallen into the hands of the Imagawa family, he faced a front and back attack, no matter how reckless he was. will only bow down to the subordinate. Why do you need to be persuaded by your wife at that time? Unless things change; Right now. Rather than make Tokugawa Ieyasu surrender on his knees. It's better to let him die on his own.

Kina's figure is no longer in the Tsukiyama Palace. Seeing Aqin coming out, Yashiro asked arrogantly, "Has Xina gone to Awan?" ”

"Yes."

"Okay, you tell Madame Sù that I am ready to stop, come and see her, and invite her to the courtyard."

"Yes...... Please wait. ”

"I can't wait. I'm going to go right away. Yashiro bypassed the fence next to the entrance and walked straight to Madame's courtyard.

"Yashiro-sama is in the courtyard...... He was about to go on a battle, and he was in armor. If you want to say goodbye to Madame in the courtyard, please ......" Aqin was saying, and Yashiro's figure had already appeared in the courtyard, "Madam, I heard that you sent someone to call me this morning." ”

"Oh, it's Yashiro."

Tsukiyama was about to stand up in a hurry, Yashiro had already strode up the steps, and said hurriedly, "I have something to report to you, please hold back." ”

Madame hurriedly stood up and walked over: "Ah Qin, don't let anyone approach. Yashiro. You've worked hard. She sat down behind Yashiro, "Are you all ready?" When will the Imagawa family come to greet me into the city? ”

Yashiro heard this. She looked at Madame in a daze. She didn't go crazy. She breathes evenly, her cheeks are plump, her face is flushed, and she looks young. What a devil a woman is! Anger, contempt, pity...... Yashiro's heart is full of indescribable complicated feelings.

"Why do you think so of me?"

"Because Madame is so glorious."

You laugh again. I'm already a half-aged and I'm worried about my body all the time. There was a seductive look on her face again, but it only disgusted Yashiro. He even felt the urge to give her a slap in the face. She said that she was worried about her body, but her heart was full of carnal desires.

"I'm afraid the lord will be sad."

"Know that I fornicated with the Imagawa family?"

"Yes, to let such a glorious wife leave like this...... The Lord Guild regrets it for the rest of his life. ”

"Maybe. I have made up my mind that he will not regret it and will not give up. Mishiro, this qiē is all your credit, I will not forget you, I have worked hard for you. ”

"Madame is so polite. Please also say a few kind words for me in front of my lord. ”

"No, I'm not polite. I have today, and it's all up to you. When I return to the Imagawa family, I will definitely protect you at that time. ”

"Yes, I can't thank you enough." Yashiro felt as if he had been thrown on feces, and he was so unhappy that he almost raised his fists. How incredible, how selfless this woman is! Yashiro originally thought that Tokugawa Ieyasu was a ruthless person, but now he understands that the woman in front of him is really too shameless and disgusting.

Over the years, Yashiro has exhausted all his efforts and struggled in order to survive. In his opinion, women's strength and wisdom are as naïve as babies compared to men. It is ridiculous that they can live on an equal footing with men in this world where they are judged by power.

Yashiro was in a very complicated mood, he smiled while only wanting to spit in Mrs. Tsukiyama's face. As long as he thought that she was the main wife of Tokugawa Ieyasu, whether it was Kei or Yashiro, they felt helpless about this woman's carnal desires. No matter how shameless a man is, in front of the woman who has an affair with him, he will not lightly show his longing for other women, but the woman in front of him can calmly express his desire for another man in the arms of a man.

"Hahaha......" Yashiro finally laughed. The more brazen Tsukiyama became, the more comical and delightful the events became.

"Yashiro, what's so funny?"

"Ahh......h Hahaha. ”

"Are you leaving today?"

"Yes, the lord is very anxious."

"Will they come to meet me tomorrow or the ......day after tomorrow?"

"No later than the day after tomorrow."

"Time is really hard!"

Madame tilted her head like a maiden and narrowed her eyes, "Can you whisper a word for me before the team arrives?" ”

"Before the Imagawa family's army enters the city?"

Mrs. Tsukiyama nodded with a silky look in her eyes. She simply thought that her beautiful eyes alone could impress everyone and do anything for her: "I have something to do before I leave this city." ”

"What's the matter?"

"Awan is so hateful, I'm going to kill her with my own hands!"

Yashiro couldn't hold back his anger anymore, and couldn't help yelling, "Foolish." You're looking for death! ”

Received unexpected anger from the person who thought he was closest to. Madame's face suddenly changed: "Yashiro." I am more or less half the master of this city, how can you be so insulting? ”

"!" Yashiro has completely abandoned hypocritical politeness. He must reprimand Tsukiyama harshly so that she does not act rashly during this time.

"Oh, you...... You...... You say, where am I a mess? ”

"Do you really want to hear it?" Yashiro's shoulders trembled, and he looked directly at his wife. He looked around with a little apprehension, but once he settled down, he had no scruples. "You and I, Yashiro, are alone. What other shelves? ”

"You...... What did you say? ”

"If you have even the slightest self-knowledge, shut up. How could Madame be my master? I am a rebel who covets the head of the lord, and my wife is a woman with whom I have an adulterous affair and a woman who is unfaithful to her husband. We are just a raccoon dog, how can there be any master-slave relationship? ”

"You're not my retainer?"

"Needless to say? I am your comrade-in-arms, your lover! ”

Yashiro couldn't control himself, and continued, "If this matter reaches the lord, it will be no good for you and me, and I don't want to say more. But Awan's bastard thing will never be allowed! ”

"That'...... Why? ”

"Think about it. You killed Awan. It can only make the lord even more angry. It is estimated that before the Imagawa family army is brought in, the two of us will be imprisoned by the lord because of this. How will you help the Imagawa family army at that time? Why can't you just treat Awan well and take her hostage? ”

"Taking Awan as a Hostage ......"

"Not bad. Such a stupid thing will never be allowed not only by I, Yashiro, but also by the Imagawa family. You have to keep that in mind. ”

Yashiro's tone was very strong, and Madame was obviously suppressed by his momentum, staring at Yashiro intently.

"Understood?"

"Yes...... Be. ”

"It's a matter of success or failure. At this critical juncture, we must not act on our own. If there is a slight mistake, not only my wife, but also me, will lose my life, and you must know the consequences. With that, Yashiro immediately stood up and gave Madame a stern look.

Madame hurriedly agreed. Even Tokugawa Ieyasu had never insulted her so viciously, but why was she so submissive......

Out of the Tsukiyama Palace, Yashiro looked up to the sky and laughed. Endure! Endure! He desperately controlled himself, and his expression gradually became strict. Mrs. Tsukiyama, who has always only known how to reprimand others with her temperament, was overwhelmed by the momentum of my Yashiro, and she was as submissive as a subordinate. How ridiculous it is.

"Well, she's not the only one who's ridiculous." Yashiro suddenly said to himself, "Even the lord is extremely stupid." ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted to calm the world, but ignored his wife's infidelity, so he led to today's predicament, and he didn't know that his wife was being played by the Imagawa family's undercover agents and retainers. He is just like a nerd chasing the stars, only with great ambitions, and he is not aware of the chasm under his feet. Even his wife can't be subdued, how can he take over the world?

At this time, Tokugawa Ieyasu had already rushed into the trap set by the Imagawa family in advance; And the ghost who is second to none among the retainers actually leaked such important news to Yashiro...... Everything was enough to make Yashiro lean back with laughter.

Returning to the grain team, Yashiro found that the team had lined up from Sakaya to the vicinity of the Ruler Gate.

"Let's go!" Yashiro gave the order. Yamada Hachizo had been ordered to leave for Wujie Castle two days earlier; His other henchman, Kurahi Heizaemon, was waiting there with a stern face on his face, leading his own and Yashiro's beloved horses.

"Heizaemon, let's go." Yashiro smiled and rolled over his horse.

The team set off. On the surface, it looks like a food team, but in fact it hides a lot of weapons, and it is a huge fighting team. When Yashiro arrived at the city gate, he saw another henchman, Kotani Jinzaemon, standing there with a spear in his hand and a stern expression. He stayed in the castle and waited for Yashiro to shout "The lord returns to the castle" and was responsible for opening the city gate and welcoming the Imagawa family's army into Okazaki Castle.

"Zhizuowei, please leave everything behind you."

"The villain understands."

As the sun sets, the trees on the embankment are reflected in the moat. Heartless castle. Speechless Arrow Warehouse. Yashiro went out of the city, slowly turned his head on horseback to look at Okazaki Castle, and laughed.

Yashiro really underestimated a woman's mind, and he originally thought that by being blamed by himself like this, Mrs. Tsukiyama should have dispelled the idea of killing Awan. But actually. Mrs. Tsukiyama did not send someone to stop Kina's operation.

It was in the evening of the same day. The maid Xina asked the two servants to carry the prepared souvenirs and came to the vicinity of Awan's residence in a panic.

As she got closer to Awan's residence, Xina's heart trembled, which was normal. Lady Tsukiyama secretly ordered her to assassinate Awan, who was about to give birth to a child for Tokugawa Ieyasu, but she still pretended to congratulate Awan as a maid, which many people would understand, even when she ran into Hondasakuzaemon on the way. After learning her purpose, he stopped his horse and said, "You think so thoughtfully, it's hard for you to be sincere." ”

His expression was stern, but he could still hear the meaning of comforting her. Xina has repeatedly imagined the assassination of Awan, and there must be no accidents.

After the beautiful pine forests and the white sand beach on the seashore, we are about to arrive in the new town, and you will already see the residence of Awan immersed in the quiet and twilight. Looking at the huge city, Xina held her breath and trembled. For an eighteen-year-old girl, the role and tasks of the "assassin" were too heavy. Madame once praised her for being outstanding among the maids. Xina was still secretly happy about this, but now. She regretted it. She was too young after all, and the fear of failure lingered.

The gates are very strong. The ashigaru samurai, dressed in battle uniforms, stood by the door with a stern face, as if facing a great enemy. When the first guard of the Shina-dori guò arrived at the general gate, the city was already lit up.

Tokugawa Ieyasu was not in the castle at this time. He had already begun his assault on the fortress near Nagashino Castle yesterday and was currently stationed at the Zhongshan Fortress in Kuma.

Xina was about to pass through the general gate when four guards immediately surrounded her.

"Mrs. Okazaki sent me to visit Mrs. Awan."

"Madame sent you to visit Madame Awan?"

"Mrs. Tsukiyama heard that Mrs. Awan was about to give birth and sent me to condole."

"What's it called?"

"I'm Kina, Lady Tsukiyama's maid."

"Wait." They didn't seem to dare to make a decision, and one of them immediately ran in to report it. After a while, the guards finally let her in, and said, "Send someone to lead her." The city has changed, and it is impossible for a maid to know the way. ”

Kina followed the guide and walked through the city gate, a stone in her heart fell to the ground, but her steps became heavy. Even if she succeeded in assassinating Awan on the orders of Lady Tsukiyama, how could she escape from the heavily guarded city? Restlessly grabbing Kina's heart.

Walking through the thick and sturdy castle to the steps of the inner court, Kina's steps became heavier and heavier. Of course, she can't sue two people. So, they don't have any anxiety and fear, but Xina's psychology is not so simple. The woman to be assassinated was Tokugawa Ieyasu's beloved concubine and was pregnant with Tokugawa Ieyasu's child. If she had been killed, Xina would never have left the city alive.

At the entrance to the inner courtyard, there were already five maids waiting there to greet Kina. "You've made the long journey, you've worked hard." It was Tokugawa Ieyasu's other concubine, Ai, who was not yet officially named, but was favored by Tokugawa Ieyasu and was in charge of the inner court. Xina doesn't remember how she answered Ai. She found that Ah Ai had the calmness and elegance that Mrs. Tsukiyama lacked, and her whole body was full of meekness and gentleness. This qiē shook the young Sina and made her hot-headed.

"Awan is weak and has been staying in the bedroom, if you have anything to say, I will tell her."

A-ai, who was dressed plainly, led Xina into the living room. Her quiet speech and demeanor seemed to envelop Xina as if a soft air surrounded her. Like to compare is a young woman's fetish, Xina can't help but marvel. She is more beautiful than Awan! "The slave maid came to express condolences on behalf of Mrs. Zhushan."

"Yes. I'm listening. ”

"Mrs. Tsukiyama said that there are not many brothers and sisters of the young master, and suddenly hearing that Mrs. Awan is in labor, which is really a sign of the prosperity of the family, so I hope to see each other, and I sincerely congratulate her......

"I'll tell you what you said." In the shadow of the candle, Ah Ai smiled softly and solemnly lowered her head.

Xina put her mind at ease. But what if the other party refuses and does not let her enter the bedroom? She couldn't help but panic. The maids served refreshments. Ah Ai went to Awan's room with the gift list brought by Xina.

"You're tired." An older maid thoughtfully said to Kina, "Is Okazaki's Tsukiyama lady okay?" ”

"Yes...... OK. ”

"Madame must have been pleased, too. Mrs. Awan was serving by her side. ”

"Yes...... Be. Of course......" Xina replied nonchalantly as she touched the short sword at her waist with her hand and couldn't help but hold her breath.

Long. Ah Ai didn't come back. It was getting dark. In the silent air, there was a faint sense of tension in the atmosphere of war readiness. From time to time there was the neighing of war horses. The crackling of the fire was mixed with the chatter and laughter of the soldiers. Apparently, there were troops everywhere in the city.

"I've kept you waiting." Ah Ai is finally back. She was followed by two maids, carrying food.

"Awan was very happy to hear that you had arrived, and although she was tired, she still wanted to see you in the bedroom. She'll groom up a little, and you'll go back after dinner. ”

The most thrilling moment is coming. The question of seeing or not seeing is no longer a matter of thought, the question is. How to kill her smoothly after meeting. The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't calm down. For a moment she felt that she could not go on an empty stomach, for fear that she would not have the strength to do so; For a while, I was afraid of overeating and my movements were inflexible. Fortunately, my limbs are not tired. As long as you don't get flustered, you should be able to get the job done. But what about after success? Xina couldn't help but get worried. She certainly won't be able to get out of the city alive, and since she has made up her mind to die, how can she die?

There is no doubt that Awan will shout for help when he arrives, but there will be no man who will arrive first. Thinking that she might kill Ah Ai together, Xina was suddenly afraid of the woman who was sitting quietly in front of her. But what made her even more painful was what she saw after Ah Ai led her to Awan's room.

Awan's room was very modest. It's not the same as the inner court of Okazaki Castle. Compared to Lady Tsukiyama's room, Awan's residence is not much different from the maid's room. Awan sat in the middle of the quilt. Her face was pale by the candlelight, and she greeted Xina happily. She looked very weak and her abdomen was swollen, as if a single finger could push her down. "I'm really grateful for letting Madame care, is Madame okay?"

"Yes. Madame misses you very much......"

Xina replied while secretly slanting a glance at Ai at the door. Ah Ai stood up after the salute, and probably thought the light was too dim, and went to get the candlestick.

What a time! For some reason, Xina's body trembled violently. What is the fault of this woman in front of her? The thought of this made Xina tremble.

Ah Ai brought a candlestick and put it between the two. The room brightened up, and Awan's thinness and joy were visible at a glance. She looked unsuspecting. Because she was sent by Mrs. Tsukiyama, her face was full of joy and seemed to be a little flattered. After conveying the congratulatory words, Xina moved to Awan's side.

"You're welcome, please." Awan didn't know that Xina was looking for a place to go under the knife, but instead raised his hand to persuade Xina.

"No, no. Don't ...... like that," Xina got up and took Awan's hand. She felt the other party's hands cold, and she couldn't help but get excited. She decides to kill Awan and commits suicide on the spot.

Awan stood up and obediently let Sina take her hands and staggered to her chest. At this moment, Xina suddenly pulled out a short sword with a cold light.

"Ah......h Awan was stabbed in the shoulder and almost fell, and the short sword was grabbed by Ai Ai's hand. Awan staggered to the back room.

"Ah, let go!" Finding that the short sword was caught, Xina struggled like crazy. In fact, the moment the stab passed, Xina had forgotten about the existence of Ah Ai. She thought that Ah Ai, who was sitting at the door, would not be able to hear her heartbeat, so she was relieved, but now she was desperate.

"Don't shout!" Ah Ai hugged Xina tightly and whispered in her ear: "It's not good for you to shout!" ”

She slammed into Kina. The short sword in Xina's hand jingles and falls on the tatami mat, and Ai kicks the short sword away with all her might. Awan doesn't seem to know exactly what Xina wants. She was stunned, trembling all over.

"Awan don't be silent." Ai held down Xina and said, "Hondasakuzaemon-sama has expected this and let him decide." A soft cough was heard outside the door, and then, a large hand reached out from the left side of the hallway, picking up Kina's dagger. The man was none other than Hondasasasakuzaemon, who came to the lamp in his battle uniform, with a scarf on his head and straw sandals on his feet. He didn't look at Ah Wan, but said to Ah Ai: "Okay, let her go." ”

After speaking, he sat down silently by the door, and said in an accentuated tone: "You are the youngest daughter of Fujikawa Kubei, right?" I don't even know who your father is, let alone what you're here for. Bring it from the truth, and do not conceal it. ”

Xina was let go by Ai, and her body shook. She was sandwiched between Zuo Zuo and Ah Ai, and couldn't help but fall to the ground and cry bitterly.

"It's hard to do." After a while, he made a left to Ainonu's mouth. He obviously wanted to find out the truth, but he didn't want Awan to know. So he gave him a look. Motioned for Ah Ai to take Ah Wan away. Ah Ai Ai helped Ah Wan up with understanding. Awanru in a dream. In a trance, the whole body trembled, and there was some fever. "What the hell is she trying to do? She ......"

"I'll figure it out later, let's go to my room first." Ah Ai said, helping Ah Wan out of the room.

Out of nowhere, the cry of the owl was heard. As if as a signal, Xina suddenly stopped crying. Her eyes were red, and her pale lips trembled violently, as if she were in extreme excitement. I want to say something but I can't.

"Oh, what did you say?" Sakuzuo approached Kina, "Your sister seems to be serving Mrs. Tsukiyama, right?" ”

When Xina heard this, her emotions suddenly became like water in the floodgates. "Kill me. Kill me, the unfaithful! ”

"Oh, you're saying you're being unfaithful?"

"Yes. for I will kill the concubine of my lord. ”

"Since I want to die, I will kill you, but not now." Zuo scolded softly, smacking his tongue helplessly, "I want to hear how you justify." Who sent you to assassinate Lady Awan? ”

"Don't ask. Kill me! ”

"No, I can't. If you don't, I'll arrest your sister and father at once. "Do the left way. Xina muttered to herself in a daze. Zuo pretended to be useless and said, "You are not a woman who can be an assassin. He who sent you to kill Awan. It won't be Mrs. Tsukiyama, she won't be so confused. Is that right? ”

"Yes...... Be. ”

"Your father has always been faithful. He won't know what you're doing. Is it? ”

"Yes...... Be. Father...... Father didn't know anything. ”

"I've seen your sister two or three times with Lady Tsukiyama. Although I could not distinguish between loyalty and treachery, she was quite cultured, and seemed to be a faithful, conscientious and pure woman. So, it shouldn't be your sister's instructions. ”

Kana leaned towards Saku's left knee. It can be seen that she is very afraid that she will be detrimental to her family because of her own fault. "Yes. My sister is by no means unfaithful. ”

"Humph!" Zuozuo nodded heavily, and suddenly changed his tone, "Do you know that Lady Tsukiyama and the lord are at odds?" ”

"This ...... This...... I don't know. ”

"Do you know or don't know? Your answer will directly affect my judgment. You have to calm down and answer honestly. Listen, it will be your last words. ”

Hearing this, Sina quietly moved away from Saku's left knee. She no longer trembled, as if she was ready to die. The pale tranquility made her face look very cold. "The slave knows that they don't have a good relationship."

"If you don't know, you're a fool, and you can't be bad. Who do you think is wrong? Just speak from your heart. ”

"I'm sorry...... "Xina quietly bowed down, "The slave thinks that the adult is also at fault. ”

"I don't think so!" Zuo Zuo said suddenly, as if he didn't mean to explain, "So, you decided to obey Madame's orders?" ”

"Yes. What the adults did was too cruel to the lady......"

"Really? Okay, I see. What would you do if I let you go? Will you run back to Okazaki Castle and report to Tsukiyama that you've failed? ”

Xina didn't realize that she had already spoken out about the mastermind, "No, slaves can't do that. She replied clearly, "I will kill myself on the way." ”

"Oh." Zuozuo looked at the courtyard, "Listen, I have something for you to tell Mrs. Tsukiyama." ”

"Yes...... Be. ”

"You calm down first, listen well...... You say you've arrived at Awan's house. ”

"Yes."

"But when you arrived, Awan was gone."

"It's because she's here that I'm ......"

Zuozuo's eyes suddenly widened, and he shouted angrily: "Shut up! A simple-minded woman! ”

"Yes...... Be. ”

"You were overtaken by me on the way, didn't you?"

"Yes. In Akasaka. ”

"Then I knew what you were here for. Your straw sandals are in tatters, which means that you are flustered. If it was an ordinary messenger, how could straw sandals start to break from the front? ”

“……”

"Listen. By the time you arrived at Awan's residence, Awan had already moved to the residence of his retainers outside the city. Therefore, you had no choice but to give the gift to the maid of the inner court and me, and went back...... Just like that, hear clearly? ”

"Yes...... So, what do you do with me? ”

"I should have killed you. But that will hurt your family. What a bastard! After speaking, Zuo Zuo clapped his hands casually and called his subordinates, "Go and call Ah Ai." I have already handed down my verdict. Let her bring Awan over. "Xina just cried at this time.

Ah Ai and Ah Wan came to the room, and Xina didn't look up for a long time. Although "Onizuo" scolded her harshly, he tried his best to save Xina's life, and finally touched the heart of an eighteen-year-old girl.

"Mrs. Ah Ai and Mrs. Awan also listen to me today." Zuozuo said to Ah Ai and Ah Wan, who were sitting behind Xina, "No matter what happens, you must think about the Lord and this soon-to-be-born child." I don't want this to reach the ears of the lord. ”

Ah Wan seemed to have heard a qiē in the room next door, and said softly: "Let it be handled by Lord Zuo, I have no objection." ”

Ah Ai also quietly lowered his head: "Honda-sama, please continue to instruct." ”

"The battle of a lifetime, just between this month. The lord was exhausted and could not let him know about it, let alone the other maids. So, I decided to move Mrs. Awan to another place tonight. ”

"Elsewhere?"

"Yes, I don't have to repeat it. That can't be allowed to happen again. I'll leave with her...... I hope you can understand. ”

"Where's Awan?"

Listening to Ah Ai's question, Ah Wan covered his abdomen with his hands and expressed his approval with his eyes: "All the qiē is for the child, you command." ”

Sakuzaemon slowly stood up. "You have to act accordingly." He said to Xina, "You're so connected to this. When you returned, you said that you had arrived at the city where Awan lived after we had transferred. ”

"Yes...... Be. Not...... Thank you so much. ”

"Lady Ai. This is the daughter of the honest Fujikawa Kubei, who accepts a stupid assignment and trembles all over her body because she is afraid. After a delay on the way, when he arrived at Awan's residence, Awan had already moved. It's all her luck...... Or is it the good fortune of the soon-to-be-born child...... You say so. ”

"Yes."

"Tonight, Xina will stay with you for the night. Early tomorrow morning, you will send the messenger of the Tsukiyama Lady out of Awan's dwellings. ”

"Yes."

"Other things will be dealt with later, but first and foremost keep the child safe. The sedan chair and the entourage were arranged by me, and during this period, Mrs. Awan entrusted it to Mrs. A-Ai. With that, Sakuzaemon quickly turned and left, disappearing into the dappled greenery.

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