It's still a bit cold in Kyoto in February. The snow stopped a few days ago, and there are still a lot www.biquge.info of pedestrians on the streets, and compared to Osaka Castle, Kyoto is actually not very developed. In particular, the strict urban system deepened the hardships of civilian life, where there were the sons of nobles who were flying and domineering, and the common people could be killed at any time, and even their wives and daughters were implicated.

As one of the five photographers, Kujo Takashin's convoy entered the city unimpeded, without the need for officers and soldiers to drive it, and the surrounding passers-by hurriedly retreated when they saw Kutiao.

"Kujo Masa and five servants came to meet him. ”

Kujou filial piety Yuan went directly to the Ming Kingdom after the service, and did not receive the official title, the current position is still half a month ago temporarily sealed, it can be seen that the so-called emperor in front of rare treasures, is no different from mortals, the glory of the five regents, the discerning people can see that the emperor is anxious to filial piety to offer treasures.

Anyway, both sides take what they need and show it to outsiders according to the process, and no one dares to gossip.

The person guarding the side door of the palace also knew that a big money lord was coming today, so he opened the door early, and the servants of the palace were already waiting outside to move things.

In this regard, Yamada Hengsuke is in the line, and after reporting the long list of names of filial piety, he hurriedly began to hand over the treasures transported to the person in charge of the side door, and by the way, he also had to stuff some money.

Emmyway is a little puzzled at the moment, these nine filial piety letters entered Kyoto, and they didn't plan to go back to the Jiujo Mansion at all, and they didn't plan to send their sister Mayuki over first, but all of them went straight to the palace. At this point, Emmivi has nothing to say, and she plans to dedicate her sister to His Majesty the Emperor with this Kujou Takashin!

This is also the sorrow of the girls of aristocratic families, and getting married is completely a political purpose. The current emperor is only 28 years old, which is five years older than Takanobu. The head of the Kujo family is 65 years old and can still take a concubine justifiably, no matter how you think about it, Xiaoxin plans to sell her sister this time.

Sure enough, Kujou Takashin got out of the car and came over to pick up his sister Mayuki in person, and instructed Dao to follow him when he entered the palace.

Carriages and blades were not allowed to enter, and the guards had to be reduced to a minimum. So in the end, only Kujo Takanobu, Yamada Tsunesuke, Amyway, Elias, and a certain Mayuki who was about to be sold and followed someone into the side door entered the side door.

The palace is actually not very good, compared with the Nine Dragons, the emperor's treatment is really bad, of course, no one will say this kind of thing. Not to mention the distance, the newly built Golden Pavilion is several grades higher than this broken palace, but some people say that it has not been buried in the foundation.

After passing through several checkpoints, except for Kujo Takanobu, the remaining four people were strictly searched...... At least pretend to be strict. What they have collected money and not done enough, these professional guards will not do.

After almost a circle around the palace, everyone finally walked into the main hall under the guidance of the attendant. Of course, the emperor sat behind layers of brocade, and no one could see the emperor's true face.

"Meet Your Majesty. ”

After that, it's all the task of Kujo Filial Piety.,Emmyway, who speaks official words or something, can't.,The former is also very good at this.。 Without waiting for the emperor to say, he first praised Emperor Komatsu for "the whole family".

Emperor Gokomatsu, who was sitting behind the brocade cloth, was also very polite and flattered the Kujo family with a few words.

The two of you and I played back and forth for more than half an hour, and then they talked about the trip to the Ming Kingdom of filial piety.

"Su asked the Ming Kingdom **** Shangguo, all nations pay tribute, this king wants to hear your introduction, what are the wonders?"

After listening to the voice, Emperor Komatsu did not like the "accidental wind and cold" that he said to the outside world, and after he came to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to establish the Golden Pavilion, he also began to understand the threat of the shogunate.

Of course, Xiaoxin will not praise the Ming Kingdom very well, and after a few words, he took the initiative to mention the calligraphy culture. "I heard that Your Majesty likes calligraphy, and I specially brought a pair of Wang Xizhi's authentic handiwork - the preface to the Lanting banquet and a number of treasures to give to Your Majesty. ”

The two chatted nonsense for a long time, and they were bitter about the servants who carried things outside. There are no surprises in the so-called offering, and the Kujo family has already sent it to the emperor. Maybe this Emperor Komatsu didn't know who Wang Xizhi was at all, but he felt that the ministers around him who didn't understand it were very powerful, and he felt that it was a treasure.

There were more than ten pieces in total, which were listed and presented in turn, and the emperor also accepted them all as ordered, unceremoniously.

"Aiqing has a heart. This king has decided to crown you as the lieutenant general of the left guard from the fourth rank. ”

At this point, the task is basically completed, and Kujo Takanobu can be regarded as relieved, according to the agreement, the official position is empty, and what they want is that the emperor is on their side, at least a little protection, so that Takanobu can find Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to move his life.

"I heard that this king also brought a friend of the Great Ming Kingdom, can you be here now?"

At the behest of Hyoshin, Elias stepped forward and saluted. "In the lower north village, the family is royal, and the people of the Ming Dynasty. Meet the Son of Heaven at sunrise. "Elise is really good at acting, and those who don't know it think he is a professional messenger.

The people behind the brocade cloth sighed, and seemed to be a little disappointed, probably thinking that the people of the Great Ming Kingdom had three heads and six arms. "Good. ”

"In addition, another ......"

Just as Kujou Takanobu was about to introduce Emmy, the Emperor interrupted him. "Wait for the warm spring season, take you, a friend of the Ming Kingdom, and you and I will go hunting in the suburbs together. This king is very curious about the martial arts of the Ming Kingdom. I hope you don't shirk it then. ”

"That must be, how dare you go down. ”

Kujou Takanobu didn't expect Emperor Komatsu to be so upright and took the initiative to invite him to hunt, which was a good opportunity to win over the courtiers, and by the way, he could also explore the strength of the shogunate. He didn't introduce Emmyway.

"Since His Majesty the Emperor values his subordinates so much, there is a younger sister under him, who is just the right age and has a lovely appearance. I hope Your Majesty will favor you,"

There is no need to say much, Xiaoxin also understands this truth, since this emperor has the intention to win over the Kujo family, he Kujo Xiaoxin is naturally willing to sell his sister, even if the Kujou family is really finished, at least this sister will be glorious for the rest of her life.

This time it was the emperor's turn to be embarrassed, if he really accepted the daughter of the Kujo family as a concubine here, but he would have stepped on the thief ship with both feet, and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's face would definitely be even more ugly. He didn't plan to really move with the Ashikaga shogunate, but he hoped that the Kujo family would suppress the arrogance of the shogunate so that he could hold the power himself.

But if you refuse here, you just received a bunch of gifts from others in your hand, and it will always hurt and anger when you pass it out. This Emperor Komatsu immediately chose to procrastinate, anyway, he said to choose a day, who knows what day it is. After a few months, who knows what will happen, maybe forget it.

"Come on, remove the brocade cloth. ”

Emperor Komatsu roared, and the attendants next to him immediately did so. Only then did everyone see the emperor's appearance clearly, he looked very ordinary, a few years older than Xiaoxin, if he didn't know that this was the emperor, no one would care about this kind of public face.

The only difference is that it looks quite decent, unlike the surrounding group of waiters, most of whom have sharp-beaked monkey gills and copper coins in their eyes.

"Well, that's good. This king likes, "Emperor Komatsu only realized that he had said a little too much after half of his words, but he couldn't control his mouth and couldn't use it as an excuse, so since he had already promised, he had to follow the preface." "That king proposed marriage next month, your sister is indeed like a fairy, worthy of being the queen of the nine. ”

"Your Majesty's consent is really a blessing for my Kujo family, and it is also a blessing for my sister. Xiaoxin didn't expect it to go so smoothly, and hurriedly pulled Zhenxue's sleeve, "I don't thank His Majesty the Emperor yet." ”

Xiao Zhenxue didn't understand that you were sold yourself, so you knelt down and bowed down like your brother.

“...... Wait," Emperor Komatsu suddenly raised his hand and shouted to stop, with doubts in his eyes, "Xiaoxin, I confirm one thing. He moved his finger to Mayuki beside Hyoshin, "This is your sister, Mayuki?"

"Exactly. ”

At this moment, Emperor Komatsu's brows furrowed, feeling like he had eaten bitter gourd and was constipated, maybe if it wasn't for being in the main hall, he would have picked up the teacup and smashed it on the ground. 【Pit Daddy!!】

With a long breath, Emperor Komatsu pointed behind Mayuki. "Who's that?"

Xiaoxin was also confused, and answered after a moment of doubt. "It's also a friend of the ministers in the Daming Kingdom...... "At this moment, Xiaoxin understood the reason, and hurriedly added. "Sixteen Nights of Love. Like my friend Kitamura Iego, he is a retainer of the lower minister for the time being. ”

"No, no. Xiaoxin, see if you are mistaken. Emperor Komatsu didn't know where he got his wisdom, and a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he shouted to stop again.

By now, Emmiway is not stupid, and she has realized that if she dresses too pretty, she should sit in the back. "Your Majesty, the little girl is from the Ming Kingdom, and she is from the same door as Kitamura-kun. We apologize for not being able to introduce us in time. "At this point, Emmiwei only needs to say something against her will, anyway, Emperor Go-Komatsu is obviously a person who likes to listen to flattery. Besides, it was just a misunderstanding, and the other party's dignified monarch couldn't embarrass her as a mercenary.

"This king has not retreated in the past few days, and his eyes are a little blurry, so you can retreat. ”

The eviction order has been issued, and Kujo Takanobu can only temporarily give up the plan to marry, he must know that the emperor likes Emmy's otome type, so he will not bring his youngest sister. To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that Emmyway was a friend of Elis, Kujou Takanbu might have really said that Emmyway was the real snow, and the family was thriving here, so what about feeding the dog with morality or something.

At the end of an embarrassing meeting, everyone went out of the side door again, and slowly entered the Kujo Mansion with the convoy, which was separated from the palace and palace by nine streets, surrounded by the mansions of noble ministers.

At this point, the first step was completed, and Kujou Takashin stepped into his old house in high spirits, but only seven people greeted him. Just stepped in front of him, and the inexplicable wind blew everyone a little weak.

"What's going on? What about the others?"

Seeing Kujou Takanobu's face darken, Tsunesuke Yamada immediately drew his sword and threatened an old servant.

"Retribution...... About three days ago, the people here fell ill one by one, and I don't know what the illness is, although most of them are fine, as if they are infected with a cold, we are worried that it is...... Unclean things slipped into the mansion, and I wanted to ask the monk to exorcise evil spirits today, but Lord Xiaoxin came today, so I didn't invite it for the time being. ”

As soon as the knife came out, the old woman said everything that should be said and what should not be said, for fear that she would be punished for concealing it and being discovered.

"Emmy, are you familiar with this aspect, is it really as she said?" Kujou Takashin deliberately used Chinese, obviously thinking that there would be eyes and ears around him.

"No, it's true that there is too much yin qi here, not to mention ordinary people, and a strong samurai can get sick for a week. ”