Putting aside the "former head of the family's wife" for the time being, Furusugi Bushui led Jiki's cousin to the small pavilion where Ranmaru and Kaguya-kunmaro were playing chess before, and the others did not approach with interest.

The New Year is approaching, it is the time when the meaning of midwinter is the strongest, it is rare to have a week of good weather, the water in the shade is still cold, but not frozen, and the gurgling stream is drawn down from the mountains, shining in the fish pond.

Gu Shanbushui then crushed the slices of bread on the plate on the stone table and threw them into the water, and after a while, a group of fish, somewhat accustomed to cold water, poked out from the depths to feed.

The flickering tail splashes from time to time, reflecting the warmth of the sun, and the halo is tinged with color.

"Last time, my cousin said that my heart was like water, and I just wanted to do some small things within my ability, and strive to see the future I envisioned. Results ......"

Gu Shanbu Shui sighed softly and said,

"This year...... How old is Uncle Jiji? ”

"In my early forties, I'm almost forty-one."

The cousin's attitude is very ordinary, and there is no meaning of blame, but the cousin is still a little uncomfortable.

"It's not that I have any special ideas, Mrs. Mai Trin doesn't mean to cause trouble for everyone......"

"In this world, few people think that they are ...... wrong"

Gu Shanbu Shui said leisurely,

"Unfortunately, conflict and chaos are always with us, and they are never far away. I don't have any prejudices against those people with the surname Uchiha, and what a woman who has lost her family's protection wants to do has nothing to do with the Furusugi clan. What worries me more is what you think. From childhood to adulthood, when your parents talk about you, they are full of praise and intelligence. However, many times, being smart is not wise enough, and it is a negative evaluation. People who like to be clever are easy to be clever and mistaken by cleverness. You've been through so much, and you must have a deeper understanding......"

Zhiji's cousin was silent, not knowing how to make Gu Shanbushui, who was talking eloquently, understand his true thoughts.

The scene froze for a moment.

Gu Shanbushui, who was quietly watching the fish grab food, but his mind was not here at all, suddenly asked:

"Cousin, do you like her very much?"

Even if it is the "prince in distress", there is a backstage in the end, the daimyo and the Gusugi family, no matter what, the meat is rotten in the pot, power and profit are running in an inherent framework, and the cousin of Zhiji is no longer a high-powered young family governor, but the blood flowing in his body can still make the rest of his life very chic.

In addition, after all the vicissitudes of life, his still handsome face is more charming than a shallow white-faced scholar, and the attraction to young girls will not be much less than back then.

Gu Shanbushui's mother, Princess Liuli, once mentioned that her cousin would become a family and live a small life in peace, and decades later, let the daimyo give Miao the word, maybe it is another close branch of the "royal family".

Gongwei's big nobles and wealthy merchants around the Daimyo and Gusugi families, for various reasons, have been stripped of their names and family names, and as long as the descendants are angry, they will naturally be promoted.

The circle formed by blood, marriage, and interests holds the authority of all aspects of the Fire Country, the so-called system, peeling back the cocoon, and the remaining connotations are actually just that.

"Bu Shui, there are some things that can't be said clearly in a few words."

"I can't say it clearly, so let's talk about it for three days and two nights, I can afford to wait."

The young governor asked solemnly,

"I haven't gotten the news from my mother's side, and I don't know how long I can hide it, the Gushan family has a big business, and I can't grasp it in such detail."

"Okay."

Since there is no way to fool the past, Uncle Zhiji's cousin said calmly,

"I admire Mrs. Mai Quin, the same clan behind her, keep saying that let her make up her own mind, but it is just a trick to encourage her to contribute to the sake of her family compatriots. Mrs. Mai Trin...... I'm very repulsive. ”

"The people around her are forcing her to use beauty tricks to find more power under the Gushan family, so that she can protect the children of the family?"

"Ninja, isn't that what it's all about? Especially female ninja ......"

Uncle Zhiji's cousin said with a dark face.

In the beginning, ninja was a shady profession, and it wasn't until the Six Dao Immortals founded the Ninja Sect that their fate was changed.

It is true that women's fighting ability is inferior to that of men, and this is a natural evolutionary choice, which will not change the overall pattern because of individual differences. Before the ninja community grew, there was no need for female ninjas in the mainstream, and it was far less cost-effective to train female ninjas than male ninjas, whose physical characteristics often hindered them in carrying out their tasks.

The only feature that supports the female ninja profession to struggle on the survival line is that it is indeed very advantageous when it comes to executing the beauty plan.

After so many years, the development of ninjutsu has been greatly improved with the establishment of the order of one village and one country, such as medical ninjas, sealing classes, code decryption and other fields, providing a large number of jobs for female ninjas.

Even so, the stigma on the female ninja has not been completely washed away.

Special cases such as Tsunade, Terumi Ming, Uzumaki Mito and Chiyo's mother-in-law do not represent the mainstream, and the five major ninja villages have to be face-saving in the end, and they have paid great attention to maintaining their own image. Those weak wandering ninjas and small ninja villages, when they confirm that they are not capable of the enemy, often use unscrupulous seduction tactics.

The ninja school in Konoha Village, all kinds of literary arts, etiquette, makeup and other courses, are basically prepared for female ninjas, and they use all kinds of task tools, so naturally they will not leave behind the course of "taking advantage of gender".

A qualified female ninja who is absolutely proficient in how to perform beauty tricks. The values of ninjas are not too repulsive to this kind of thing.

Of course, it is certain that it can be used less, and with the development of illusions and various forcibly manipulated spells, female ninjas also try to avoid the embarrassment of going into battle in person and shirtless.

"This woman has a lot of troubles, if it breaks out, it is likely to cause immeasurable impact, cousin, do you still want to persevere?"

"I understand that this little turmoil can't scare me. That's it, Mrs. Mai Trin's side......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Gu Shanbu Shui.

"I'll take care of that. You just have to 'play' your own role, and the trouble is not something that your cousin can afford alone. ”

"Over to you? Bu Shui ......"

Uncle Zhiji smiled bitterly,

"I'm just afraid that you'll make things more complicated."

"How so? A dead husband and two oil bottles left, one more troublesome than a widow, is actually not that important. Don't worry, I know ......"

In the disbelieving eyes of Jiki's cousin, Furusugi Busui asked him to calm down, and then visited Mikoto Uchiha again, who had been waiting for a long time.

The two of them sat at the table in the reception room, and the tea that Uchiha Mikoto had prepared separately was not cramped or nervous at all.

"I won't say polite words, you can see the current situation clearly. Madame, I solemnly ask, what other wishes do you have? ”

"Left Assistant...... I hope he is safe. Itachi is a precocious child, very strong, as long as he is unwilling, he will not be wronged, if it is not for the weakness of family......"

As long as the four of them can let go of all their burdens, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Itachi, with Zuosuke and Uchiha Mikoto, can also live a chic life.

If the bond is too deep, it is a good thing, but it will also invite disaster.

"If you, Madam, are dead, or if those restless clansmen are honest, Zuosuke will be safe and sound."

"I understand this, but I can't let it go. Zuosuke is a kind child, but he is too young and easily deceived by others. ”

"A lot of times, people can't live without a cage of lies. It's both restraint and protection, ma'am, look out of the way. ”

Gu Shanbushui, who was talking casually, paused for a moment, changed the topic and asked,

"And what are your plans for the future?"

"Resigned to fate, silently wishing the two children to grow up safely."

"This doesn't look like the Uchiha family's wife."

Gu Shanbu smashed his mouth, dissatisfied with the other party's perfunctory.

Ever since he knew that this person was still alive, Gu Shanbushui deliberately found detailed information.

Being able to become a husband and wife with Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto was also a very hard-working handsome man when he was young, and he didn't just win the favor of Uchiha Fugaku by virtue of his dignity and beauty. It's a pity that although Uchiha Mikoto is also a family seedling, there have been three generations of ancestors who have not awakened the Sharingan. There are not many female ninjas who are actually on the front line and risk their lives, and there are too few female ninjas in the Uchiha family who have opened their eyes, and no one hopes that Uchiha Mikoto will charge into battle for her compatriots.

Since marrying Uchiha Fugaku and giving birth to a child, the main focus has been on raising children, neglecting to practice, although the path of ninja has not completely ended, and it is difficult to improve the strength.

In addition to the medical ninjutsu that can often be used, Uchiha Mikoto's combat power is not as good as before.

Even, after experiencing the night of annihilation, the thrill of near-death and survival, I didn't wake up to write the wheel, and it is estimated that there is no possibility in the future.

In the face of Gu Sugi Bushui's questioning, Mikoto Uchiha, who was smiling lightly, still had a soft demeanor.

It should be said that he is the key person who influenced the two brothers Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke, and it is normal for Jiki's cousin to take a fancy to him. In terms of the degree of a good wife and mother, there are indeed few people who can compare, and the evaluation of Wangfu and virtuous domestic helpers is enough.

"In life, any harvest is not taken for granted, does Madame think so?"

Without waiting for the other party to answer, Gu Shanbu Shui continued,

"I don't have any intention of forcing you to comply, in fact, whether it is the remnants of the Uchiha, Madame, or everything around you, it is not very important to me, if it is not for the involvement of Uncle Jiji, I am ready to watch from the sidelines to see what you can make a name for yourself. It's not a big deal to watch the excitement, anyway, if there is any trouble, no one dares to criticize the Gushan family. ”

After a pause, Gu Shanbushui lowered his voice and admonished:

"As a child of the family, Mrs. must be no stranger to marriage. You and Uncle Jiki, to the Gusugi family and Konoha Village, are both disgraceful people, and although there is no substantial harm to the exposure, it will bring a lot of trouble. My mother has also been urging me to let my cousin Zhiji see more of the scenery of the outside world, and it is best to find a virtuous woman as his wife and settle down to take care of the family business. You are also like-minded people, and the beautiful life around you has been destroyed by the whirlpool of world affairs. If you don't give up, I hope you can marry Uncle Jiji. Of course, the identities of the two of you still have to be kept secret, and you must not bring it to the table and say ......"

As long as you don't admit it, no one dares to use force.

"For a surviving person like me who has lost its usefulness, it seems to be a very good destination. It's just that I don't know what I need to give and what I can get. ”

Uchiha Mikoto, who had always been calm, no longer rejected before, and looked at the ancient Sugi Bu Shui, who had already made a fortune.

"Guan Qiansheng, he is a good person, some are favored by women, and I will not be unimpressed when the time comes, but these are not enough to impress me. Since it is a marriage, it must be better for both parties, not dispensable. ”

"Want revenge? I know who is really behind it, where they are, and what their weaknesses are. ”

Major Governor Gushan said very calmly,

"The Gushan clan, who really holds this country in their hands, has a hidden power behind it that should not be underestimated."

"Revenge? No, you don't! I can't do such a big thing as a weak woman. ”

"So, it always takes strength to protect your children, right? It's not good for our Furusugi family to do too much for a steward, if Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi are in danger, only your own people will deal with it. ”

"Strength? At my age, can I still be saved? ”

Gu Shanbushui replied with a smile:

"That's my question, as long as you agree, it's all negotiable."

"That'...... What do I have to give? ”

"Get married and have children, just be a low-key lady in charge."

"Marriage...... Having children? ”

These are two things, the former is to deal with the situation satisfactorily and make it acceptable to all parties, and the latter is the condition of Gushan Bushui.

"You ...... Want to write a wheel? ”

"This kind of thing...... We've got it. ”

As he spoke, Furusugi Busui called Ranmaru in, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes, and two magatama swirled in one of the children's holes, leaving Uchiha Mikoto speechless in shock.

"Madam, what is happening on the dark side of the world is so funny, something that many people are fighting for, something that is at the fingertips of the real authorities. Not only the Writing Wheel Eye, White Eye, Red Eye, Corpse Bone Vein, Ice Escape, etc., many of the famous blood inheritance limits in the ninja world are not as simple as they seem, and these, our Gushan family has ......"

Bragging, anyway, the surviving person on the other side has no ability to debunk it.

"That's the case, then...... What is the sacrifice of our Uchiha family? ”

"The grasshoppers that stand in the way are crushed by the rolling wheels of history, it's not that you have a problem, but that you need sacrifices. The Uchiha family can't stop it, and so are Konoha Village and Fire Country. ”

"Can you stop me with the strength you have given me?"

Gu Shanbu Shui shook his head slightly:

"I'm in the car, I'm giving you a ticket to get on the bus, ma'am, are you satisfied with my explanation?"

"Actually, is that exaggerated? So, my children, what is it? ”

"If you don't get on the car, the Uchiha Itachi is a sacrifice, and when you get on the car, you may become one of the passengers, and as for the Uchiha Sasuke, it is a horse that is pulled by a whip."

"I ...... Accepted. ”

In more than thirty years of her life, Mikoto Uchiha has never felt so sad as she does now, and at the same time angry at the injustice of fate.