Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty

There was a time when Honami Koetsu made fine porcelain tea bowls in Kaga. When his father, Mitsuji, was still alive, the father and son received two hundred stones from the Maeda family in Kaga.After Koji's death, Maeda Toshinaga made an agreement with Koetsu to continue to give him the same treatment as his father.Therefore, when he and his family had trouble, they avoided Kanazawa.Although far away from the capital, Guangyue's mood can't be calm, maybe it's a long-standing habit, he is worried about all kinds of things in the world, and the news that comes into his ears from time to time makes him very anxious.Li Chang sometimes sent him to ask him about world affairs when he was gossiping, and with Guangyue's temper, he couldn't be vague.

"I heard that Arima Harunobu and Nagasaki Murakami discussed and burned the Portuguese ship." Hearing this question, Guangyue was startled, he didn't know anything about this matter before. "The Portuguese often send missionaries to tame the locals first, and then conquer by force. As soon as we go to sea, they send pirates. Ships with horses may be robbed by the Portuguese somewhere." After hearing this, Guangyue immediately went to find Takayama Ukon.Youjin is now called Nanfang, and also lives in Kanazawa.Unexpectedly, Nanfang was very clear about this. He said that the matter might be caused by the Netherland or England, through Yipu's hands, inciting Ieyasu to attack the old religion.If this is true, there will soon be a dispute between the barbarians and the red-haired people in Japan...

But apart from believing in "Kongji Tea", Nanfang never gets involved in other things.In order to stick to his beliefs, he hid in the tea room.He pursued the Rikyu Tea Ceremony of "Harmony and Purity", and set up a four-and-a-half-fold prayer room, often spending a lot of energy on a tea utensil.In this detached life, true tea ceremony and devotion were the only things that could comfort him.He once said: "If Layman Rikyu lives longer, he may break his relationship with Zen and combine foreign religion and tea ceremony." In his opinion, the deceased Gamo's hometown and Oda who now lives in Osaka City Yurakuzhai, from the heart, is already a believer in foreign religions; others such as Mucunzhengzheng, Shibayama Kanmono, Furuta Oribe, Hosokawa Tadako, Seta Sobe, etc. needless to say, even Maeda Toshinaga is no exception .He even said: "Only when there is faith in the heart can the heart be truly quiet." It seems that he deliberately avoids worldly affairs.

This meeting with Takayama Ukon became one of the reasons that prompted Guangyue to return to Beijing. Regarding Gao Shannanfang's remarks, Guangyue has her own sense of proportion.Minamibo is loyal to his beliefs, which may be very similar to Honami Koetsu.Since he claimed to be a follower of Nanfang and the old religion, he would not waver in his belief in foreign religion.He couldn't listen to anything about Buddhism and Shinto, especially Zen.Perhaps he had encountered a self-willed and depraved monk, which made him completely cut off his relationship with Buddhism. I'm afraid I'm not so loyal to Nichiren Daishonin—— Guangyue immediately began to reflect, her face flushed a little.

Faith can be reassuring, but it can also blind you.Blind belief will become superstition, which will eventually bring pain to believers.What would a man of such devotion do if he felt that his sect was in danger? If Daigo said that he wanted to destroy the Nichiren sect, would Guangyue stand by and watch?Of course not!Nanfang and many other foreign believers must think that it was Miura's acupuncture that brought them a crisis, so naturally they would not let it go.After thinking about this clearly, Guangyue started from Kaga. The confrontation between the old and the new factions of foreign religions is likely to involve many Japanese in turmoil.Thinking about it carefully, the dispute with Guangsha is really a trivial matter, and people should have higher pursuits.Thinking of this, Guangyue immediately went to see Li Chang and told him that she wanted to go back to live in the capital.Li Dachang agreed, he helped Guangyue make a living because he wanted to get news about the capital from Guangyue, and he definitely didn't want to keep him by his side to serve.

When Guangyue left Kaga and arrived in the capital, it was the beginning of summer in the fifteenth year of Qingcho. "Long time no see! People who live in the capital for a long time are not used to living in the countryside." Guang Yue said when he went to visit his uncle Guang Sha. Guangsha changed a beautiful green box to Guangyue, and Ah Xing, who claimed to be the Eighth Prince of Wuzhou, asked him to pass it on, and said that he was about to write a letter to Kaga. "Ah Xing gave it to me?" Guangyue looked at the box in a daze. "Guangyue, in fact, Ah Xing sent a letter with this box. The letter made me a little worried, so I checked the box, but there was nothing inside."

Mitsusha is a believer of the Nichiren sect, and from the perspective of a worldly person, he is by no means unclean.But when he heard that he had flipped through the things sent to him, Guangyue was a little unhappy, so he held back and asked, "What was written in the letter?" "It is said that she may not be alive when the letter is delivered, so please regard the day when the letter is delivered as her death anniversary. Besides, never ask at the Okubo Mansion, otherwise it may bring trouble to our family. You also I know, Ah Xing didn’t live up to her expectations, so she just kept her at home, and I don’t know what kind of things she will do outside.” Guangsha, who has a strong temper, stroked his gray temples, “Therefore, please tell me about this matter. Forget. I never told my sister about it." The sister he was talking about was Miaoxiu, the mother of Guangyue who stayed in the capital.

Guangyue retreated speechlessly. The small box was neatly stored in a fir box, wrapped in rather old red brocade.Holding it in her hands, Guangyue went to the tea house in Toidemizukacho, where her mother used to live.That day, he just put the box on the shelf and didn't want to open it. The owner of the tea house was away on business in Nagasaki at this time, and Guangyue returned angrily.Huiwu Shaoyi, Kakukura Suan, Tawariya Sotatsu and others came to pay homage when they heard that Guangyue had returned to Beijing.Everyone went away after talking about the past, and Katsushige Itakura came again and chatted with Guangyue for a long time, so Guangyue had no time to think about Axing.However, he still asked Sheng Zhong about Chang'an's situation as if nothing had happened.

Sheng Zhong said as if nothing had happened: "I see the way of keeping luck is very strong. I heard that he suffered a stroke this spring. I thought he would retire. Unexpectedly, he recovered soon and started digging gold in the Heichuan Valley of Jiazhou." Then, Sheng Zhong He lowered his voice and mentioned a few words about the burning of Portuguese ships in Nagasaki Port, but it was quite different from what Guangyue heard in Kaga.The statement from Kaga is: Harunobu Arima burned the Portuguese ship in order to retaliate.Ke Shengzhong said that the person who set the fire was not Arima Harunobu, but the captain of the foreign ship.

"Actually, Arima's ship was loaded with a lot of weapons, and the foreign ship seemed to be on fire before it was attacked." Itakura Katsushige paused, and then said, "It seems that this still can't eliminate Okubo Ishimishou and the others. There are rumors that something is involved." "Is Chang'an involved in this matter?" Guangyue was taken aback. "Chang'an seems to have suggested that if Japanese weapons are sold overseas, they will be very popular and make a lot of money. However, as you know, Europa is now divided into two halves, and the two sides are fighting fiercely. I also I believe that Japanese weapons will be welcomed by some people, but no matter where the weapons fall into, there will be a big deal between Nanban and Hongmao. Tianzhu, Java, Malay, as well as Luzon and Spice Island, are all at war. Therefore , Ban Guoguo secretly ordered the Portuguese ship to attack the Japanese ship full of weapons, not only to rob the cargo, but also to sink the ship and kill all the crew. Therefore, Arima was furious. However, the Portuguese country did not want to seize the Japanese ship If the weapons fall into the enemy's hands through the Japanese, it would be a waste of effort before that, so they burned the ship themselves and threw all the cargo into the sea. I think it's better not to pass these words into the ears of the Great Imperial Palace..."

Ieyasu advocates peaceful trade, exporting weapons will cause overseas riots, he will not tolerate it.The Portuguese burned the boat, making Nagasaki Makyuki and Arima Harunobu in a panic. "It is said that there was still raw silk on board. They brought a lot of raw silk, but they actually snatched it from a Japanese ship and sold it to Japan. When we found out about this, they quickly burned the ship." Shengzhong knew Guangyue's intentions very well. Temperament, therefore, even the words "don't report to Ieyasu" are also clearly stated. "But there are still some unknowns." "Where is unknown?" "Portuguese ships snatched Japanese weapons. I understand this. This is also a big event for the Portuguese. If the weapons fall into the enemy's hands, they will be at a disadvantage. But why did they transport the weapons they had so hard to get to Japan? ? And why did you enter the dangerous Nagasaki Port? This point is beyond my comprehension." "Yes!" Shengzhong frowned and shook his head, "I am also puzzled, but the rumors in the world are even more bizarre." "Rumor?" "It is said that it is inevitable that Ban Guo and Portugal will go to war with Hongmao in Japan. The Imperial Palace and the General have been deceived by Miura's needle and have greatly supported the Protestantism. Therefore, the believers of the Protestantism must transport enough weapons to Osaka. Using this as a base, they fought desperately. They transported weapons to Nagasaki, but because Harunobu Arima strongly objected, they burned the ship in a panic. In this way, both Okubo Changan and Toyotomi Hideyori were involved. This rumor is really ferocious!" Motonami Koetsu held his breath and looked at Itakura Katsushige, in fact, he thought so too. "So, the Portuguese ship intends to transport the weapons taken from the Japanese ship back to Japan and store them in Osaka City?" After a long while, Guangyue asked. Shengzhong hurriedly waved his hands to stop Guangyue, "Oh, I didn't say that it must be so, it's just that such rumors make people very headache." "Well, so that means, there are people in Osaka who want to form an alliance with Portugal and fight against the Great Imperial Palace, which seems to be more supportive of the Netherlands and England?" "Yes! There will always be pious foreign believers. Those people are encouraged by Portuguese missionaries, so they will inevitably think so. What a trouble!" "Where are the missionaries who often come and go in and out of Osaka Castle?" "I won't hide it from you, it's Father Paul. Besides, the important ministers in Osaka City probably have some relationship with that priest." "What kind of relationship?" "It's not a believer, it's a backup! Oda Yurakusai, Katagiri Ichimasa, Akashi Sobe, Hayami Kaishou, etc., without exception. Some people want to hide this matter, so they enthusiastically suggested that Mrs. Yodo build the Great Buddha Hall again, secretly thinking Turning Osaka City into a stronghold of foreign religions... Well, there are also rumors that a General Viscaino will come to Japan this year to thank Rodriguez, the former governor of Luzon, for sending back last year. Fear! If Daban City becomes the stronghold of the southern barbarians, the monarch of the Ban Kingdom will continue to send military ships loaded with cannons to Japan. This is not just a rumor, I heard that this is a common tactic of the southern barbarians. But I will not believe it indiscriminately rumor." Moto Ami Koetsu is very aware of Itakura Katsushige's personality.Katsushige is by no means a credulous person, but the rumors must have scared him. "Actually, I was also relieved when you returned to the capital. Whether it is the tea house or Kakura and the city, they all respect you as a teacher in life. If they say anything to you, please tell me." Let's say goodbye.Guangyue sat in a daze for a long time before remembering the little green box that Ah Xing had sent. Could it be that there was really something hidden in it? When I opened it, the small box was empty, but when I shook it by my ear, I could hear a slight rustling of paper—the box had two layers!When Guangyue inspected it carefully, the inner box covered with gold powder was quietly opened. "Ah, as expected!" Inside the box were neatly stacked the Zongtatsu letters that Guangyue had seen before.Small characters are densely written on each sheet, and the days are lost.Some of the papers also read "Mr. Guangyue's personal letter".Guangyue read quietly.Gradually, he blushed, and all kinds of emotions made him churn.In the letter, Ah Xing unabashedly talked about his affection for Guangyue, expressing his sentimentality.She said that she had a deep affection for Guangyue, which made Guangyue, who had a rigorous personality, hardly believe it.But he also felt that Ah Xing had a deep meaning for him, and it was a kind of attachment like a close relative of flesh and blood.In short, just as Guangyue thought, Ah Xing did not really fall in love with Okubo Changan.The fate of this woman is revealed in the lines with great pain. It took Guangyue more than an hour to finish reading these words.He calmly thought about what Ah Xing wanted to say.As for what Ah Xing said, he was not particularly surprised that he had met Itakura Katsushige before, and various speculations had already arisen in his mind. A Xing said in the letter that because of the quarrel with Masamune, Chang'an just felt the importance of Masamune.In the past, Masamune's support made him overjoyed; but if Masamune abandoned him, he would be in danger. Anyway, the Imperial Palace and the general looked at Masamune differently, not to mention that he was Zhonghui's father-in-law.If Zhengzong spoke to the Imperial Palace and the general, saying that Chang'an was of no benefit to Zhonghui, Chang'an might lose his head.Before Zhengzong changed his mind, Chang'an had hardly thought about it. A Xing clearly wrote: In this way, the most troublesome thing is the joint signature, and the second is the accumulated gold. Guangyue pondered that the production of gold was completely arranged by Chang'an according to his own goals. The question was, how much did Ieyasu and Xiuzhong trust Chang'an?Even though Chang'an is accumulating wealth for the country, if it is suspected, it will lead to disaster.His extravagant life alone is enough to destroy those daimyos who live only on rice income and are frugal. Chang'an pretended not to suffer from a stroke, and wanted to bury the gold in the Heichuan Valley during this period, and then dig it out again later.Once there is an urgent need, gold can be taken out at any time; and in case the matter is revealed, the eighth prince's house is raided, and there is not much gold and silver in the house, that is a way to hide the truth. Ah Xing said that knowing the inside story put her in danger.The only thing Chang An really trusts is A Xing. If he knows that the matter has been revealed, and he wants to kill people to silence him, his first target will be A Xing.She reckoned that she might be taken to Heichuan Valley soon, and secretly eliminated. Ruo Guangyue took pity on her and hoped that he could go to Heichuan Valley.She even said that her own blood could make the rhododendrons in that area bloom black flowers... Guangyue knows Ah Xing quite well, she is never willing to admit defeat and likes to tease others.Therefore, he was not that worried about Ah Xing's sadness.However, there is a paragraph in A Xing's letter that Chang'an asked her to make another box, which contained a joint signature, and it was hidden somewhere.If it were an ordinary person, they would have burned this kind of thing clean, but Chang'an would not.He is ambitious and wants to be famous in history, not only because of his vanity, but also because of his inferiority—I, Chang'an, can not only be a mountain teacher and ape musician! Thinking of this, Guangyue felt more and more uneasy. He remembered what Itakura Katsushige said, that Chang'an seemed to be related to the burning of Portuguese ships.Could it be that the long-term installation disease is not only for hiding gold, but also secretly hiding weapons in Daban City?It's unimaginable to think so, but Chang'an is different from ordinary people, he wants to go to sea in an upright manner, so he might want to get close to the priest who goes in and out of Daban City. This matter cannot be ignored!Only then did Guangyue come up with the idea of ​​writing back to Ah Xing.He did not mention the receipt of the small green box, but only concealed his meaning between the lines, writing: "Chang'an has started doing business recently, there may be some wonderful stories, I hope you can tell me one after another." Just after sealing the letter, the servants reported it, and another visitor came to visit. "Hand over the letter to the Edobashi shop of the tea house, and send it to Hachioji." At this time, the tea house had a post station in Edo Bridge, and messengers often came and went.After Guangyue handed the letter to the maid, she went into the living room. "Ah, what a rare guest! It's actually Miss Nawu." Just now when it was reported that the guest came from Naya in Sakai Port, Guangyue thought it was a servant, but it turned out to be Ami who was serving Qianji in Osaka Castle. Ami's attire returned to that of a merchant's daughter, and she greeted Guangyue politely. "I heard that the master has returned to Beijing, so I came to visit immediately." At this time, Ami is no longer in the previous glory. "Why are you free? You seem to have lost weight, how is your body?" Guangyue smiled while clapping her hands to call her mother. "This spring, Miss Qianji and Shaojun have consummated their marriage." Ami said. "Oh……" "They are very harmonious, and the harmony scene that has not been seen for a long time has been restored in Osaka City." "Okay! No, it's hard work!" Guangyue said, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes.Ami, the wife of Chaya Kiyoji, who had never been married, was defiled by Hideyori, and it was bitter, and Koyue felt it. "Is Mrs. Dian all right?" he asked. "She's changed a lot." "Why is that?" "Maybe it's because of getting older, Madam has a much gentler temperament." "Oh?" "Furthermore, Miss Qianji is extremely grateful for accepting Chiyo, who was born to me, as her adopted daughter. The shackles that bound me have been broken." "Oh! Your hard work has finally paid off! Chiyo has become Mrs. Qianji's adopted daughter?" "Yes. The young lady said that she made me suffer when she was young, and asked me...to forgive her." Ami raised her sleeve and wiped the corners of her eyes. Guangyue clapped her hands again and called her mother, "Here's a guest! Tea can be prepared later, please come and meet the guest." Only two people face each other, and they will surely cry, Guangyue can't stand it. Ami could have had a quick marriage with Chaya Kiyoji, but she got involved with Hideyori, and then she was alienated by Mrs. Yodo, rejected by the veterans, and hostile by Chihime's attendants.If her heart was not as rock-like, she would have been overwhelmed by the burden, and would have died away.Now she has to leave Xiu Lai finally, compared with the past, although she is a bit thinner, she looks quite good. "Oh, that's great!" Miaoxiu who brought tea came in, her eyes widened, and she stopped at the door. "Grandma, you haven't changed at all, I'm so glad." "It hasn't changed? Hehe, it's changed a lot. Look at this hair, it's all white." Fortunately, when her mother came, Guangyue took out the pocket paper and quickly wiped the corners of her eyes. "Ami will come here often in the future. It's just that after going to the city for a while, when I come out to see it, I feel like it's been a lifetime." Miaoxiu pretended to be confused, shook her head and said: "The world is as usual, there are still rich and poor, officials and thieves, but everyone puts their minds on family business." "Hehe, mother-in-law can really talk." "It's true! I don't like change, but I hope my son can change a little bit." "Oh?" "That's right! His daughter-in-law passed away before him, and she is still alone. If only he could be as enthusiastic as he is in bringing together the son of the gray house and Taifu Yoshino." "Oh." "Girl, is there anyone suitable? I can't wait." Miaoxiu joked. Guangyue wanted to talk about Ah Xing, but he gave up. He didn't want his mother to think that he was still missing his dead wife. "It's been a long time. You must have a lot of stories to tell in the city. I'm going to prepare peony cakes. Ami, do you like peony cakes?" "Yes, I like it very much." "Okay, I'll do it right away." Although she is getting older, Miao Xiu is still very considerate.She must have realized that Ami must have come to inquire about Chaya Qingji, so she left with an excuse. "Ami, you just said that Mrs. Dian has changed?" "Yes, it has. The lady has recently become an impeccable matron." "The reason for Mrs. Yodo's change is just... age?" Amy shook her head. "Oh, there are other reasons?" "Yes, Mrs. Dian is a woman after all..." "how do I say this?" "The Imperial Palace specially sent someone there, and a letter was delivered, so she changed her mind." "I don't understand. Did the Great Imperial Palace treat her badly in the past?" "Hehe, sir, I really don't understand women!" "Hey. Tell me about it." "Mrs. Dian seemed to think that the Imperial Palace was close to other women..." "Another woman?" "Gaotaiyuan. Hehe, Ami thought you knew it very well." "Gaotaiyuan?" Guangyue almost laughed out loud.He had never heard such a thing.Gaotaiyuan, who has never given birth, does not look very old, but she is still an old woman after all.No wonder he wanted to laugh. But Ami said: "Sir must have misunderstood." "Haha! Mrs. Ruodian really thinks that way, it can only show that she is out of her mind." "No, this is the woman's sincerity. She thinks that the Imperial Palace trusts Gaotaiyuan and doesn't trust her, so she has resentment in her heart." "Isn't this just jealousy?" "It's more fighting and stubbornness than women's jealousy. As you know, the Imperial Palace has built temples for Kodaiin twice. When the general came to Beijing, he wanted Hideyoshi to go to Fushimi as the son of Kodaiin." "Oh?" "Mrs. Dian's mood at this time, men will not know. In fact, Ami only realized Madam's thoughts after giving birth to Chiyo." "Mrs. Dian is so stubborn because she is afraid of her son being snatched away?" "Not only that. Once when she was drunk, she inadvertently revealed something to Ami." "What is it?" "She seems to want to go to the Great Imperial Palace, because the Great Imperial Palace was still in Xiyuan." "Oh?" "However, it was Shaojun who made her dispel this idea. For Shaojun, she must endure, and naturally she can't care about love. Mrs. Dian believes that Gaotaiyuan is the main house of Taige, so the Great Imperial Palace distinguishes Treated, she felt resentful for it." Guangyue closed her eyes lightly, thinking, Ami must have been so confused.He couldn't help sighing: "People's sincerity is really unexpected to outsiders. If Mrs. Dian is the main wife of the Taige, she must be a good wife." "Mrs. Dian also said that now she still hates Taige." Ami continued, she seemed to want to vent out the depression in her heart. "Because it's not the main wife?" Guangyue said. Ami showed a mysterious smile and shook her head, "No, it is said that Taige was ill and advised her to marry Hideyori to the Imperial Palace." "I've also heard a little bit about this." "Mrs. Dian can't sleep at night because of this." "I can understand this too." "On the seventh day, she finally made up her mind, but Taige stopped mentioning this matter, and seemed to have forgotten it. Not only that, Ishida Jibu said something completely different." "What did you say?" "He said that the Taige had a last word, asking her to marry Lord Maeda." "I've heard about this too. Taige probably lost his mind at that time." "Therefore, she resented Taige for not understanding a woman's sincerity, and said such words casually, which made her very embarrassed in front of the Imperial Palace." "Oh." "But everything is in the past, the Kodai Temple has been built, and the Imperial Palace has not separated Mrs. Yodo from the young master. Besides, the Imperial Palace has moved from Fushimi to Junfu, which is far away from Kodai-in. Mrs. Yodo has calmed down. Ah Honey is so happy." Guangyue breathed a sigh of relief, he used to worry that the world would go to war again because of Mrs. Dian. "Madam Dian has really changed?" "Yes, Miss Qianji will be happy." "Girl, I have something to ask you." "Please?" "Yes, you and I must protect the happiness of Mrs. Dian and Mrs. Qianji." "It's natural." "But, I seem to hear an unpleasant noise!" "Riot?" Ami frowned, and listened attentively, "What rumble?" "After you returned to Sakai Port, you became the young lady of the Naya family again. There must be some news from the sea. Can you carefully investigate Arima's burning of the Portuguese ship? Don't be careless about this matter." Ami looked at Guangyue in puzzlement, it seemed that she hadn't heard about it yet. "The Arima family burned Portuguese ships?" "Yes! It might cause a storm, I'm very worried." "What's going on? Please tell Ami briefly what happened..." Guangyue nodded, and Ami wouldn't be able to find out if she didn't tell her about it.Guangyue said in a few words, "The most important person among them is Arima repair doctor Harunobu. It needs to be clarified whether he wants to burn the Nanman ship out of personal anger, or whether he has obtained the acquiescence of the Imperial Palace." "That has not yet been ascertained?" "Yes, only Nagasaki Mahogany was found to have something to do with this matter, and the rest is not very clear." "Without the acquiescence of the Imperial Palace..." "Then there is nothing to worry about. The situation should not turn into a conflict between Japan and Portugal. If Mr. Arima is right, the Imperial Palace will punish him, that's all." "What about the other way around?" "That's what I'm worried about. As you know, the Imperial Palace has high hopes for overseas transactions. The southern barbarians and red-haired people are also quite aware of this. If the Imperial Palace acquiesces in burning Portuguese ships..." "Well, the southern barbarians may indeed think so." "That's exactly what I'm worried about. Nanban and Hongmao are fighting inseparably now." "Ban and Portugal are fighting against the Netherlands and England?" "Exactly. This kind of dispute is unusual. They are both foreign sects, but they split into two sects, fighting for overseas interests." "I heard it before." "Well, if the Great Imperial Palace ordered the burning of the Nanman ships at this time, the Nanmans would think that it was Miura's persuasion that moved the Great Imperial Palace. They would definitely worry about being kicked out of Japan... This kind of thinking may cause chaos, and it will also affect the ambitions of the Great Imperial Palace and The desire of the common people in the world for eternal peace has come to naught.” "Oh." "The reason why we stood by the Great Imperial Palace in the past and did our best for him was to pray for peace forever and not want any more chaos. Finally, the days of wars and wars are over. We thought it was finally peaceful, but we will be involved in the affairs of foreigners again. Disputes. In this way, how will the situation evolve? What will happen to the wishes of the people in the world?" Guangyue said passionately, and patted her knees forcefully. Ami looked at Guangyue holding her breath, she already understood everything.What came to her mind was Mrs. Yodo in Osaka Castle, as well as the faces of Chihime and Chiyo. "Sir, I am worried that if the burning of the ship is indeed ordered by the Imperial Palace, may Japan be in trouble again?" Guangyue nodded solemnly. Ami said again: "In that case, Osaka and Edo may start a war again... Do you think so, sir?" "Exactly!" Guangyue replied categorically, "If the Great Imperial Palace believes in the red-haired side, the southern barbarians can only use Daban as their base in order to resist." "..." "However, I just listened to what you said. The patience of the Great Imperial Palace has allowed the world to see the spring scenery, and a gentle breeze has already blown in the city of Osaka... However, although this city of gentle wind has an extremely strong city wall, it is a city with only women and children. Indefensible city." "..." "You should understand that the spring breeze in the city must not stop! As long as the spring breeze blows in Osaka City, everyone in Kinai, Kinki, and even the whole world can bathe in it. If there is another dispute at this time, what will happen? I am worried about this, I just came back from Kaga. From Zongjiangong, the late Taige, to the Great Imperial Palace, the world is finally at peace, how can we let the Nanman and the red-haired people spoil the great event for thousands of years?" Listening, Ami's body trembled. "Ami understands. As soon as Ami returns to Sakai Port, she will immediately send someone to investigate the boat coming from Nagasaki. Even though I am a woman, I can hear the commotion." Guangyue nodded slightly, still very enthusiastic. The world is divided into two factions, the battle is bloody, and the rumor that Osaka and Edo will resume their disputes is not groundless.Guangyue is really worried about the world, Ami thought, feeling more and more grateful. "In the past, Mr. Lixiu lay by Taiko's side, and Mr. Nawu and Mr. Zeng Luli, we can see farther. But around Xiulai..." Guangyue shook her head vigorously, and changed the subject, "Oh, I Just talking about my own business. How are you? Is there a letter from the tea house?" "Have." "He has been waiting for a long time. Now that you have come out, you had better do it earlier." As soon as the words came out, Guangyue was taken aback, and a cold wry smile appeared on Ami's face.Something seemed to have happened between her and the tea house, he could feel that it was definitely not a good thing, but he didn't ask immediately. "Ami has something to say to Mister about this matter." "You mean..." Guangyue lowered her voice, feeling pity in her heart. "I am determined not to marry the tea house." "Oh? Are you going to break the engagement?" "Yes." Ami held her head high and laughed loudly, "At first, I thought that the agreement must be kept, but now I realize that there are many agreements, and it is not necessary to follow them one by one." "You don't hate the tea house, but you don't want to marry him. Did you change your mind because of the tea house?" "yes." "Ami!" "Ok?" "Well, whether your idea is right or wrong, I can't answer right away, and I don't know whether I should agree with you." "Sir, don't you know that some nobles want to marry you for the tea house?" "These are two different things!" Guangyue slightly raised her voice, "The so-called agreement is a mutual recognition after discussion between the two parties." "This... I understand." "Since that's the case, you can't change your mind and break the agreement, understand? You must first understand the mind of the tea house. Men's thoughts are sometimes beyond common sense. Your calculations are not necessarily for his good." Surprised, Ami lowered her head and drooped her shoulders.She must be ashamed of having Hidera's child.Although this kind of thinking stems from the kindness of women, it may not apply to men.If Chaya Seiji is willing to put aside this matter and accept Ami, so what?Besides, everyone around Qingji knew about this, if Ami broke the contract, it would not only hurt Qingji's heart, but also hurt his face. "How about this," Guangyue said, "You go to the tea house to ask about the burning of the boat in the name of being entrusted by me. Alas! Read his reply before deciding whether to abide by the agreement. Maybe there will be unexpected gains." Ami couldn't help but quietly wiped away her tears...