The cherry blossoms have fallen, and the floor of the yard is covered with petals. In the mist of spring, the petals of the cherry blossoms have gradually blurred.

Yes, it was supposed to be the most splendid time of the cherry blossoms, and this old cherry tree, which had been in the yard for three generations of the Ouchi family, Masahiro Ouchi, Yoshiko Ouchi, and Yoshitaka Ouchi, finally began to wither in this early spring, after the last cherry blossom of its life.

At this time, under the withering cherry blossom tree, Mori Motosa, Mori Takamoto, and Yoshikawa Motoharu, whose left hand was fixed by a wooden plank and tied into a mummy, were sitting quietly on their knees.

The most peculiar thing is that Maori Yuan, who is in his fifties, has no clothes on his upper body at this time, and there are a few bamboo strips tied to his back. Yes, when he successfully arrived at Zhou Fangguo, which was still half a mile away from the gate of Ouchikan, Mao Liyuan took off his upper clothes, and then tied the bamboo strips that had been prepared in advance to his body, and then arrived in this form in the courtyard of Ouchi Yoshitaka's mansion in Ouchikan, regardless of the surprise of passers-by. This is really a sin. As for the story of the guilt of Jing petition, as some Chinese books spread to the Wa Kingdom, some local wealthy names naturally knew such allusions as the Tao of the Devil. And today, Maori Yuan also borrowed this allusion to play a sad card to Yoshitaka Ouchi.

Mao Li Yuan is already in his fifties at this time, can be described as a veritable old man, the body is very easy to get sick, and now it is the early spring, the weather is still a little cold, in this case, but also take off the clothes on the upper body, for Mao Li Yuan on the body is very harmful, is so the same kneeling next to Mao Li Long Yuan and Yoshikawa Yuan both face at this time are red, this is because they endure the unbearable in their hearts and hold back like this. As a party, Mao Liyuan sat there quietly like a person who had nothing to do.

It's different from the quiet scene under the cherry blossom trees. Next to a pond at the other end of the yard. Yoshitaka Ouchi himself was raising the curtain on the grass. Spread out the carpet, and discussed the beautiful rhyme of a few consecutive songs with a few ministers with great interest. Occasionally hum a few words that are very "amazing".

It wasn't until Sagara Takeren sent someone to urge him several times that Yoshitaka Ouchi was still unsatisfied with meeting the three fathers and sons of Mori Motoko in the living room of the mansion. Mori Mototo's purpose is to bring his sister-in-law Mori Takamoto and his second son, Yoshikawa Motoharu, respectively.

The sister-in-law came to play the family card, after all, as the son-in-law of Yoshitaka Ouchi, and he has always been very respectful and filial to Maori Yuan and Ouchi Yoshitaka, Ouchi Yoshitaka will naturally feel much better after seeing Maori Takamoto. And the second son, Yoshikawa Motoharu, is used to play the sad card, so before departure. Mori Motoharu also deliberately bandaged Yoshikawa Motoharu's left hand again (almost mummified) to make the injury even more serious, and only in this way would it arouse the sympathy of the Ouchi family. Of course, just in case, he still left his third son in the territory. If something really happened to the three of them in Zhou Fangguo, at least there was a son who could inherit the bloodline of the family!

"The criminal minister Yuan brought his sister-in-law Taro and the second son Jiro to visit the adult." As soon as they met, before Yoshitaka Ouchi walked into the hall and sat on the main seat, Mao Liyuan took the initiative to ask for sin.

"Yuan, why are you doing this?" When he saw Mori Moto, he suddenly made this grand profit, and the dress was also very amazing, Ouchi Yoshitaka was immediately surprised.

Then he turned his head to look at Sagara Takeshi, who was accompanying him, and asked, "Why is this?" ”

Sagara Takeren also smiled wryly when he heard this. immediately analyzed: "The lord, the ministers also persuaded Lord Yuan. It's really a big man, and I don't want to. ”

"Hmph, don't hurry up and put on your clothes." Yoshitaka Ouchi ordered a few attendants behind him.

"No, Lord Tanner, Your Majesty is guilty!" Yuan immediately refused.

"This? Yuan, what are you guilty of? Yoshitaka Ouchi asked, pretending to be confused.

"Although the rumors this time are all a conspiracy to frame the family and divide the family and the probe, but in any case, it has brought trouble to the probe, so the subordinates are guilty. Today, I have come to ask for the sins of the Explorer. In his words, Mori first denied the contents of those rumors, and then took the opportunity to express his loyalty to Yoshitaka Ouchi. And this time, he also saw the opportunity for Tao Longfang, who advocated suppressing the Maori family, to return to the family territory in anger, so he hurried to come. As the rumors further fermented, Ouchi Yoshitaka would summon Mori Moto to go to the inner hall of the Zhou Defense University to question him. And Mao Liyuan took the initiative to analyze it at the risk of Yoshitaka Ouchi before Yoshitaka Ouchi opened his mouth to summon him, which naturally gave Yoshitaka Ouchi a good impression.

"Talking nonsense, Taro immediately untied the bamboo strip and put on your clothes." Sure enough, Yoshitaka Ouchi was indeed in a very good mood at this time, so he immediately ordered Mori Takamoto. The latter had been waiting there for a long time, and as soon as he heard Yoshitaka Ouchi's words, he immediately got up and helped his father Mori Moto untie the bamboo strips on his back.

Although Yoshikawa Motoharu next to him also wanted to take a hand, first, he did not get the permission of Yoshitaka Ouchi, and second, he was still a seriously injured person at this time, and he could not be loosened at will, so he had to watch dryly as his brother helped his father Maori Yuan get up. And Mao Liyuan also knew that the performance of the Daoist opera should be stopped in moderation here, otherwise it would be a bit too much, so he also cooperated to untie the bamboo strip on his back, and then took the clothes from the attendant and put them on, and immediately knelt on the floor again.

"Jiro, how's the injury?" At this time, Yoshitaka Ouchi was also sitting on the main seat, and when he saw Yoshikawa Motoharu, who also had a somewhat "special" appearance, he immediately asked with concern.

"Report to the Question, Your Excellency's left arm may not be able to be used normally in the future, but Your Majesty will definitely become a fierce general in the Ouchi family." Seeing Yoshitaka Ouchi personally inquire about his injury, Yoshikawa Motoharu immediately straightened his chest and replied in a loud voice. Mao Liyuan, who was next to him, was also very satisfied with his second son's answer after hearing this. Yoshikawa Motoharu's words, on the one hand, told Ouchi Yoshitaka that his injury was serious, and on the other hand, he once again expressed his loyalty to Ouchi Yoshitaka.

Sure enough, when Yoshitaka Ouchi on the throne heard this, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he exclaimed: "Yuan, there is another fierce general in the family!" ”

As soon as Yoshitaka Ouchi said this, Yoshikawa Motoharu, who was the party concerned, immediately turned red. He felt a little ashamed, although he was really seriously injured, but the things on his arm were too exaggerated, right? It's just that Mao Liyuan on the side didn't think so, so he immediately took the opportunity to say:

"The probe is overrated. It's just that the three sons in the family have gradually grown up, and the body of the subordinates is getting weaker and weaker. His Majesty came this time, in addition to asking for guilt from Lord Tanner, he also hoped that Lord Tanda would allow His Excellency to pass on the position of Governor of the family to his son-in-law Taro. And my subordinates have admired the talent of the Tanner for a long time, so I also hope to stay in the Ouchikan and discuss these famous Kyoto treasures with the Tanner every day! ”

"Oh?" Yoshitaka Ouchi was immediately moved when he heard this. Although on the surface, he listened to Sagara Takeren's advice and did not immediately suppress the Maori family, but after hearing the content of those rumors, he still had scruples about the Maori family in his heart. Now Mori Moto took the initiative to pass on the position of family governor to his son-in-law Mori Takamoto, who had a good view, and took the initiative to stay in the Ouchi Pavilion as a hostage, which is exactly what he wants.

"My lord, since Lord Yuan is so earnest, His Majesty thinks that he can't hurt the sincerity of his loyal ministers, so His Majesty thinks that Lord Yuan's prompt is very good." Although Yoshitaka Ouchi was very moved by Mori Moto's request, he couldn't be too eager, otherwise he would make Mori Motoshi and others think that he was really suspicious of the Mori family. And Sagara Takeren next to him observed his words and looks, and immediately gave Ouchi Yoshitaka a step.

"Hmm." Ouchi Yoshitaka pretended to groan, and finally nodded in agreement, "Since Yuan is so hearty, this exploration question will reluctantly accept your request." ”

"Your Majesty, thank you for your promise."

"Hmph, send an order, immediately send someone to arrest all those who spread rumors and try to separate the family from the Maori family." Since Mori Moto took the initiative to abdicate and stay in the Ouchi Pavilion to express the loyalty of the Mori family to the Ouchi family, Ouchi Yoshitaka naturally wanted to set some examples, so he immediately ordered. (To be continued......)