Chapter 20 second quarter

Heishiro spent 15 years at the palace before Fukagawa Kata returned temporarily as the current head office.Zhushi is the task of observing prices and supervising improper transactions, so Heishiro has a fairly good understanding of transactions. Heishiro hurried back to the dormitory, sat down in front of his desk, spread out the paper and rubbed the ink, trying to figure out how much it would cost to make a table of dishes that Ade invited him to eat. This calculation was fascinated, and he seemed to hear Xijun calling him halfway, but he thought it was troublesome, so he responded accordingly and ignored it.

Suddenly, a hand stretched over his shoulder, startling him. "Uncle, there is a mistake in adding here." It's Gongnosuke, Heishiro's nephew.He is a relative of Xijun, but as a boy, he has an extraordinary beautiful face, not only that, but also has a very smart mind. "So it's you, what are you doing here?" Gong Zhisuke replied innocently: "My aunt helped me to inform, and I called my uncle several times but he didn't respond, so I just waited aside." "When did you come in?" "Uncle happened to be here..." Komonosuke looked at Heishiro's writing and said, "When calculating the purchase price of quail. Could this purchase price be too cheap? All poultry meat is very expensive these days .”

"How do you even know this?" Yumonosuke's home was a dye dealer named Kawaiya. "Reciprocity is the way of business." "Well, how much do you think it should be?" Kuminosuke took the pen from Heishiro's hand, and changed the price in several places, all of which were higher.In this way, it is more clear that Ah Feng's business will suffer a huge loss no matter what. "By the way, add the wrong correction here. Also, the multiplication here is also wrong." "Not only can you measure, but you're also good at arithmetic."

"Measurement and arithmetic are inseparable. But why don't you use an abacus, uncle?" "I hate abacus." At this time, someone suddenly yawned "Wow". When Heishiro turned his head, he found a girl in red sitting in front of Tang Zhimen's door, and he was shocked again. "Ah ah!" So the girl prostrated herself on the ground, and said greetings: "This is the first time I have met Uncle, my niece is named Afeng, I would like to say hello to Uncle." Heishiro calmed down. "The 'Yahah' I just said was not a greeting, but a shock."

"Uncle, we are the ones who are rude." Gong Zhisuke said, taking a knee step towards the girl. "Sister Feng, please raise your head." Sister Feng?Heishiro looked at Yumisuke. "Who is this little girl?" "I'm sorry, I didn't introduce you to Uncle. It's impolite. This is my cousin." "what?" "My cousin, I think it's the first time I've seen Uncle." "Meet Uncle." A Feng bowed again. "Okay, come in. I'm really scared to death." "Do you think there is a ghost of a girl in the sun?"

Yukinosuke sat side by side with Toyo with a smile on his face.It's not surprising that cousins ​​don't look like each other, but Afeng's appearance is mediocre, which can't help but make people sympathetic.She seems to be a few years older than Yukinosuke. It's just that Gong Zhisuke is too beautiful, no matter what kind of beauty, standing next to him will pale in comparison.Heishiro's Xikun judged like this: "Regardless of men and women, too much beauty will make you mistake yourself. But the beauty of Yumi nosuke not only mistakes yourself, but also mistakes others."

Ah Feng had a silly face.Heishiro didn't say anything that made her stunned, which shows that she was born this way.Among Heishiro's peers and friends, some people have a face that is always surprised, and when he is really surprised, he turns into a crying face.Well, there are some people in the world who look angry when they laugh, so they're not too unlucky. "I'm sorry to disturb Uncle's work." Gong Zhisuke said. "I'm not doing anything I'm afraid to disturb, and I'm done. So, what's the matter?" "I'm relieved to hear Uncle say that. Right, Sister Feng."

Afeng still looked dumbfounded, and repeated after a while: "I am relieved to hear what Uncle said. Right, Gongzhisuke." Heishiro remembered how he clapped his hands and worshiped in the cave where the gods were enshrined when he did not know where to visit.The sound of clapping one's own hands back on the cave wall is always one step late, that is, the echo. "Sister Feng is worrying about one thing now." Gong Zhisuke explained. "Yes, I'm worrying about one thing now." A Feng continued. "We have discussed it with people everywhere, but we still can't figure it out."

"Yes, I still can't figure it out." "Then, when I mentioned Uncle, Sister Feng said that she wanted to ask Uncle for advice." "Yes, I said I wanted to ask my uncle for advice." "So, you led the way for her?" Heishiro interrupted the echo. "yes." "I don't think I can help, but what's bothering you?" Gong Zhisuke looked at Feng, meaning to ask her to answer.But Afeng just looked at Yumisuke and didn't speak. Kuminosuke turned his gaze back to Heishiro and said, "It's a marriage." "A marriage? Ah Feng's?"

"yes." "Isn't that worthy of congratulations?" Toyo looked at Heishiro and then at Gongnosuke. "Isn't it worth it? Haha! Does that mean you're not satisfied with this marriage?" "Not really, sister Feng." "Not really, Yumonosuke." Heishiro thought to himself, is there a miscalculation of the things in this girl's head, Afeng?Even Yumonosuke couldn't correct it. "Sister Feng doesn't hate people who propose marriage." "Yes, I don't hate the object of marriage proposal." Afeng is the daughter of Uncle Gongzhisuke, a branch of Kawaiya, and also does indigo dyeing business.Heishiro smiled when he heard that the man who proposed marriage was a rouge shop in Tonghoncho.

"Blue and red, isn't it good?" A Feng didn't smile at all.This made even Yumonosuke feel embarrassed and smiled awkwardly. "Is Afeng very afraid of strangers?" Heishiro asked.Ah Feng still didn't respond.She sat with Yukinosuke, like a doll and a puppeteer.It's just that this pair is different, the puppeteer is more beautiful than the puppet. "Sister Feng doesn't understand the world." Gong Zhisuke explained. "Before meeting my uncle, I was like this too." never.The first time he stepped into this room, Gong Zhisuke was already very familiar with the world. "Forget it. So, although Ah Feng doesn't hate the person who proposed marriage, he is not interested in marriage either?" "yes." "Is there anyone else you like?" "No, sister Feng, do you think so?" "No, Yukinosuke." "Then, why don't you want to?" Normally, this is where Heishiro would joke, but today because of Ade's matter, he became a little impatient. "Sister Feng doesn't hate the man, but she doesn't like it either." Kuminosuke sensed Heishiro's impatience, and before Afeng made an echo, he continued: "It's better to say, I don't know what it is to like someone, I don't know what it feels like. Sister Feng is worried about whether she should just marry like this." Heishiro finally figured it out.This is a common trouble for girls. "Well..." Heishiro scratched his head, trying to answer this question head-on, which was a bit embarrassing. "Want to know what it's like to like someone?" "Yes." Kuminosuke and Afeng leaned forward at the same time.Judging by the earnest expression on his face, Heishiro thought that Yumonosuke himself would like to know the answer to this question. "How old are you?" Perhaps because he was suddenly asked an irrelevant question, Kuminosuke instantly straightened his back. "Twelve years old last year." That's a really accurate answer. "That's not what I meant. So, is it thirteen this year?" "It's going to be thirteen this year." It's too early to be an adult.But the sons of the market are always precocious, and Heishiro recalled that this summer, when Okabi Masagoro's big forehead lost all vitality, Masagoro once wondered "whether he was in unrequited love."It turned out that Masagoro was overly worried, but his worry was not unreasonable. The big forehead should also be thirteen years old.Since some people suspect that the big forehead is unrequited love, it is not far-fetched to guess that Gong Zhisuke is curious about the relationship between men and women. "what you think?" Gong Zhisuke was a little flustered. "Auntie is asking...?" "What do you think about liking someone?" The beautiful boy looked a little embarrassed. "I have no idea." "If you don't know, just think about it." "Uncle..." "You should have guessed it." The dispute that happened in the small house last year-the core of all the turmoil in the Iron Ping Courtyard, Yumi nosuke noticed and grasped the truth earlier than Heishiro.That is also a trouble derived from likes and dislikes.If Yumonosuke can understand, he should know. Yukinosuke suddenly looked childish and rubbed his nose. "When you like someone, you probably want to be with that person forever." "Well, what then?" "I want to live happily with that person." "anything else?" "I want to see that person's smile, and when he encounters difficulties, I want to help him." Heishiro's gaze turned to Toyoto. "How? Got it?" A Feng's expression was still stupid, but this time he was really stunned.For the first time, she looked at Heishiro instead of Yukinosuke. "Have you ever been in this state of mind before?" "No." "Really? However, maybe in the future. If you don't hate the man, it's worth a try." "Then what's it like to hate someone?" A Feng asked Hei Shiro directly.Heishiro smiled. "It's the opposite of what I just said. I don't want to be with that person, and I don't care if I can't live happily together. I don't want to see his smile. He can ignore his difficulties." A Feng's slender hands pressed his cheeks, and his spring-like fingertips were elegant and beautiful.The girl has nice hands. "I... the young master of the rouge shop is in trouble, and I don't care about it." "Of course, you are still irrelevant people now." "Will it be different if you become a husband and wife?" "It depends on the situation. Since everyone says this is a good marriage, it won't be too bad if you agree. If you marry and don't get along no matter what, just leave the relationship and go home." Gong Zhisuke was in a hurry. "Uncle, this is too irresponsible. It's not that simple!" "That's not necessarily the case. Hey, if you were ordinary people living in the courtyard, I wouldn't say that. But the business of the Hehe House is booming, and the Afeng family is also rich, right?" Looking at her hands that haven't held anything heavier than chopsticks, and her narrow-sleeved kimono embroidered with beautiful hydrangea patterns, it's clear at a glance. "If you live a rich life, you can start your life again, can't you?" Kuminosuke was discouraged for some reason, and answered "yes" in a low voice, maybe he remembered a lot of things. "However, I still... hope to fall in love with someone." A Feng replied. "Isn't that called suffering from love? I miss you so much—I wish someone would say this to me! I really want to talk about it." There are too many painted double paper and yellow table paper.Heishiro asked tentatively: "Afeng, do you know the Tsuruya in Totsuyucho?" "Know!" This is the loudest and most energetic answer so far.really.Heishiro secretly reached out to stroke his forehead. "I tell you, those stories are all made up, and that kind of thing doesn't happen very often." "Really?" "Of course it's true. I'm the same. I've never said that kind of thing. It's not like listening to the advice of people around me, and marrying a wife I haven't even met. It's still very good." A Feng opened his eyes wide and thought for a while, then asked: "So, Uncle likes Auntie, right?" "It's nothing to like or hate." "Then what is it?" "It's convenient, um." "Then you didn't say 'like' to your aunt?" "Who would say that kind of thing! To an ugly girl without salt..." The moment he was about to laugh, a loud voice came in: "Ms. Heishiro froze.The person sitting at the open Tang paper door is none other than Xijun. "Original, original, original..." He wanted to say "So you're here", but he couldn't move his tongue. Heishiro's Xikun used to be a beautiful woman, although she is not as good as before, but some people still praise her as a beauty.Xijun's beautiful face smiled like a Hina doll, and said: "Master Zheng Goro has been waiting for a long time." Masagoro was quite terrified, as expected of a person who is good at watching the scene.When he entered the room, Heishiro was fanning his face with his sleeves, his face was very red and hot.But as long as the Izutsu family hears the cicada's call, Xijun will put away the round fan, so there is nothing else to fan now. "Ah, I was so scared that I lost several years of life." Masagoro apologized to Heishiro who was in a cold sweat. "It's really not the right time for the little one to come." "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, don't mind. However, it's really rare that you will come to me." Masagoro's head was still shaved and his complexion was good.This summer is extremely hot, but this person probably has no chance of suffering from heatstroke in the bitter summer, and his thick and straight shoulders are still the same as usual. "Originally I wanted to forward the written trust to my wife, but because the uncle is at home, my wife notified it on my behalf." "Why write a letter? There's no need to be so formal." Since the late father who is also concentric does not use Okabi, Heishiro has followed the practice of his ancestors for many years.Later, I met Masagoro during the turmoil in the Tieping Zayuan, and the two sides began to communicate and cooperate, but that was also in the last year.Heishiro treated Masagoro as an acquaintance, but Masagoro was polite.He has never done anything like walking around the courtyard and walking directly to the porch while shouting "Master, Master". "There is something I want to borrow the power of the uncle." After Masagoro sat upright, he opened his mouth and said. "There is a pen shop called Arima House in 3-chome, Tokiwa-cho, do you know about it?" Heishiro couldn't remember for a moment. "I don't know, do they sell horse pens?" Arima Onsen is famous for its Arima pen, which is rarely sold in Edo.Using Arima as a business name, we can see—— "The shop owner is an Arima man." "He's a newcomer in Fukagawa." "Yes, it's only the first generation. But it's a well-established business with a good reputation." In addition to the rare pens, this Arima house has another selling point, that is, the girls in the shop. "It's the only daughter of the master and his wife. Her name is Ah Ling. She was originally an eighteen-year-old girl." Heishiro noticed.Masagoro's "this is" is different from when Heishiro made fun of Oshi-kun just now, and it is obviously not a slip of the tongue. "What happened to that Ah Ling?" "In my living room, I hung my belt rope to the crossbar on the door frame, and hanged myself. I found out the morning before yesterday." The deceased left a suicide note, and the parents also noticed that their daughter had been depressed for the past ten days. "There is no doubt about the suicide." "What do you say?" "The result is the same." That being the case, there is no such thing as the official sent Yamen and Gang Yin.However, Masagoro's eyes were deep with caution. "My parents only found out after reading the suicide note that Ah Ling has been stealing money from the family." Heishiro guessed it before Masagoro finished speaking. "To a man, right?" "Yes. It looks like she was deceived by a vile prostitute. Besides, Ah Ling is pregnant." Being deceived by sweet words, not only losing money and money, but also being abandoned as soon as she became pregnant-this is such a case. "It's pitiful, it's nothing to do now." "That's what I said too, but..." Masagoro frowned, "The Arimaya couple insisted on finding out that man and making him receive the punishment he deserves, and they won't listen to it no matter what." "So I want you to help me?" Masagoro nodded. "I understand the feelings of my precious daughter being ruined. If this kind of person is not punished severely, he will definitely repeat the same tricks. It is best to arrest him and let him suffer without even humming. Lesson learned." Heishiro also agrees. "So, what are you going to do?" "A-Ling seems to have met the man in a sneaky way on her way home from her training. There were letters between the two of them, and there were a few letters from the man in the letter box. I wanted to imitate A-Ling's handwriting and write letters to lure out the man. " Since Ah Ling committed suicide, the news of her death has not been made public.The family will cremate and bury her quietly, so there is no need to worry about the man knowing that Ah Ling is dead. "But, will he take the bait? The man has already run away, hasn't he?" "From the letter left behind, it seems that the man was forced to elope because A-Ling wanted him to elope. Once he elopes, he won't be able to extract a dime from A-Ling in the future, and he has to carry a burden for nothing." Therefore, Masagoro planned to express in the letter to lure the man that Arimaya's parents had agreed to their marriage. Although they could not let them inherit the shop due to face, they wanted them to start a family first and try to make them live. Arima House was a small and wealthy pen shop, and the man knew it.According to the calculation of the parents, the money Ah Ling stole was about thirty taels. The usual method of this kind of prostitute is that as long as a woman is hooked, she will be squeezed until there is not a drop of oil left.If he is convinced that he can still get money from Ah Ling, it shouldn't be difficult to get him out again. "I see." Heishiro said and patted his knee. "I just need to be there to scare him, okay?" "Yes. Everything is arranged by us. The uncle only needs to work hard. After we catch the man, he will put on a bad face." "Interesting, I also want to show off my authority." At this time, the Tang paper door that I remember being tightly shut this time opened with a click.Toyo and Yumisuke who should have gone home a long time ago are still there.A Feng still has that dazed face, but perhaps because of nervousness, his chin looks sharp. "Uncle." A Feng called Hei Shiro. "Your plan needs young girls, right?" "Sister Feng, don't mention it." Gong Zhisuke beside her panicked. "Why did you stop me? Isn't it Yumonosuke who said it would be best to have a young girl as bait?" Masagoro looked at Heishiro, then turned to look at the two behind him. "Ah, the young master of Kawaiya." "Hello." Kuminosuke bowed to greet him. "I'm sorry, but we interrupted you when you were talking about important business with Uncle." "It doesn't matter..." Heishiro was the first to introduce: "This girl is Afeng, my niece." "It's my cousin." Gong Zhisuke continued, with an expression of "so the responsibility is on me" on his face. "My name is Masagoro, and I handle cases for the public. On weekdays, I receive a lot of care from Mr. Izutsu." Masagoro introduced himself to Afeng politely. "Then, Miss Afeng, do you mean to be a bait?" Ah Feng stepped forward and said: "Yes. No matter where it is, when calling the man to the appointed place, it would be more appropriate for a young girl to pretend to be Miss A Ling? Just borrow Miss A Ling's kimono and turn her back Everyone is fine. When the man is negligent and approaching affectionately, the leader and others swarm forward and catch him." Masagoro smiled slightly. "Miss Afeng is really smart, we are planning to do this. But such rough things, we can't let the lady participate." Masagoro's voice was gentle but firm.Only the bold and calm Okahito and experienced managers have such a tone. Even so, Ah Feng remained unmoved.The stubbornness of the girl's family can't even enlighten Master Hongfa's tin staff.Toyo turned to Heishiro. "Uncle, please let me help." "Sister Feng..." Afeng ignored Yumisuke who was pulling her sleeve, and continued: "That man lied to Miss A-Ling, right? He said he liked her and admired her, but it wasn't true, was it?" Heishiro replied: "Yes, exactly." "He lied about the money," Ah Feng said. "That man doesn't want to see Miss A-Ling's smile, doesn't want to be with Miss A-Ling, and doesn't want to help Miss A-Ling when she encounters difficulties, but he pretends to want it, doesn't he?" "Yes, Feng." A Feng raised his eyes awe-inspiringly, and the original delicacy on his face disappeared without a trace. "In this case, I want to meet that person. I want to ask him how he can do such a thing. Is that a fake 'like'? I want to know why he made a lie to make Miss A-Ling believe it's true." Heishiro knew that Masagoro was in a difficult situation, so he still responded, "Okay, let's do it this way." A Feng's face was full of brilliance. "uncle……" "I'm sorry, Masagoro. Just save yourself the trouble of finding a young girl as bait, and do me a favor." This time the person to be ensnared is not a murderer, so the danger is not great.Then, why not take this opportunity to let Ah Feng, a little girl who has read too many pornographic papers and is full of dreams, see with her own eyes the horror and cruelty of men, and the filth and danger that accompany the "like" that is pleasing to men and women.If she is not enlightened, she will probably refuse the marriage and continue to dream, and she may become an excellent prey to deceive people like Ah Ling in the future.This is a good opportunity to take precautions and prescribe the right medicine. "Oh..." Yukinosuke sighed. "In that case, I will help too. I will be Sister Feng's bodyguard." In fact, Gong Zhisuke also knows the way of swordsmanship.