Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Mushi commits danger

For Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trip to Yoshino, the people in Osaka Castle were so busy.This trip to Yoshino, not only Hideyoshi, but also Hideyoshi Sekibaku, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Maeda Toshiie and others will accompany them to enjoy the cherry blossoms.Therefore, the great significance of this tour is self-evident. Ashi has been born, and the discord between Mrs. Ximaru and Guan Bai is gradually revealed.Everyone is staring at who Hideyoshi will choose to assist Ah Shi, and rumors spread all over the place: If Hideyoshi lets Ah Shi rule the world, he will definitely cultivate him carefully from a young age, so the person who assists him must be a first-class figure in the world; And if Ashi has no intention of letting A Shi inherit the family business, Hideyoshi will just choose anyone regardless of his status.Just when everyone was guessing wildly, Hideyoshi decided to let Ieyasu and Toshika accompany them to Yoshino, which made everyone even more suspicious.

"You won't execute Guan Bai during the journey, will you?" "It's very possible. Tokugawa and Maeda will be selected as Ashi's assistant ministers. In this way, the rest of Guan Bai's party will be helpless." "However, I heard that Taige has agreed to betroth Guan Bai's daughter to Ashi, and combine the two families into one." "You're wrong, that's an old problem. Even if Lord Taige has this kind of plan, Guan Bai will still act recklessly. If you don't deal with it strictly, the people will be outraged. The opposition of the five executives alone is enough to change Taige's attitude." The original intention. As a result, Guan Bai will become more suspicious and refuse to shake hands with Taige to make peace. Taige thought about it, and this trip to Yoshino came about."

"According to this, there will be a big event this time around the mountain?" Despite the divergent opinions, the Beijing Institute of Political Science did not take it seriously.She knew what was going on during this visit best in her heart, and she revealed the truth to people around her from time to time: Hideyoshi, who had been staying in Fushimi Castle, returned to Osaka, and immediately recruited Hideji.Therefore, the purpose of this mountain tour is exactly the opposite of the rumors outside.Hideyoshi's idea is very simple. He just wants to deepen the relationship between father and son through this play. Once the relationship is deep, the barrier will naturally be eliminated...

The Beizheng Institute firmly believes that the inside information she leaked can refute the rumors.However, at this moment, Mu Min, who served Tokugawa Ieyasu, came to pay her respects and brought her a disheartening news: Xiuci is cooperating with Sakai and Hong Kong merchants to raise money in order to buy all the big names.Not only that, but in order to expand his power, he may donate money to the court in the near future.Of course, Mushi claims that all this is just hearsay.If what is said is true, something big will happen.After hearing this, Beizheng Institute's face changed greatly. She was deeply disturbed and wary—if she slandered and slandered, she would never forgive her lightly.Therefore, she will not forget to ask Mu Shi for evidence.

Just when the rumors were all over the sky, the day when Xiuji came to Osaka Castle finally ushered in.On this day, the Beizheng Office called Kinoshita Katsutoshi, his nephew early, and asked him to secretly be responsible for the safety of Guan Bai on the way from disembarking to Osaka.Although she firmly believes that Hideyoshi's arrangement is foolproof, and Hideyoshi himself will strengthen his guard, but because Wu Fengxing seems to be more dissatisfied with Guan Bai recently, he has to guard against it.In case Wu Fengxing's subordinates were reckless for a while and became murderous, it would be a great shame to the Toyotomi family.

At 4:00 p.m., Katsutoshi Kinoshita returned to Beizheng's residence.Looking at his calm expression, he knew that nothing happened today, so the Beizheng Office felt relieved and said, "Has Guan Bai arrived safely?" "Yes. In any case, they are blood relatives. When Guan Bai saw Lord Taige, his tears filled his eyes." "Oh, that's great! Everyone in the world is spreading rumors and causing trouble, for fear that the Toyotomi family will not cause trouble." "Of course, Guan Bai's close ministers have also stepped up their guard. They seem to be surprised by Lord Taige's open-mindedness."

"Of course. My lord has been waiting for this day for a long time." "After returning from Nagoya, their father and son met for the first time... It's really strange. Although Taiko and his son missed each other, they were cruelly separated by rumors, and it was not until today that the two sides could fulfill their wish." Seung Joon said. As if suddenly remembering something, he continued, "Speaking of rumors, I heard a completely different story." "Another way of saying it?" "Sir Taige doesn't really care about Guan Bai's behavior. His Excellency's trip to Yoshino has another reason."

"Oh? It's so fresh. What's the reason for your trip this time, sir?" "It is said that it was due to the unfavorable start of the teacher. For the sake of face, I brought both adults, Tokugawa and Maeda, and wanted to have a luxurious outing." "Oh." "Therefore, Guan Bai is nothing more than a decoration for this mountain tour, and has no other intentions." "A display? Hehe, it sounds interesting. If that's the case, Guan Bai's retainers don't need to worry." "Yes. They said that they have been worrying blindly all this time because they don't understand Lord Taige's capacity and character."

Ning Ning laughed out loud.This must have been deliberately fabricated by someone in order to eliminate the rumors that the nephew and uncle were not on good terms.This is also in Hideyoshi's mind. "Ma'am," the maid's voice came from outside, "The Sakai bureau of the Tokugawa family would like to see you." The Sakai bureau is Mushi.Ning Ning's brows were clouded immediately, "Let's just say that I'm sick today and I don't want to see guests... Forget it, let's meet and see. Listen to what she wants to say." From Ning Ning's expression, Katsutoshi Kinoshita seemed to be sensitive to what happened. "Then, sorry nephew to take my leave first..." He muttered in a low voice, and quietly retreated out.The only one left in the living room was Master Xiaozang who was sitting in the corner like old furniture.Ning Ning glanced at her and said, "Don't talk about what you just heard, understand?"

"clear." "After returning from Yoshino, my lord will go to Koyasan with Guanbai to pay homage. There is a temple built for Daishosho in Koyasan. I am very relieved to see father and son worshiping together." Beizhengsuo seemed to be talking to himself. There was a sound of loud footsteps.Generally speaking, the maids in the inner court will unconsciously lower their footsteps, but Mu Shi is different from them. "See Madam Sakai Bureau." "Oh, Mu Shi, come forward." "I'm sorry." After Mu Shi came in, the hall immediately became much brighter.Ning Ning is both angry and funny.Mu Shi brings a trace of anger, but sometimes this anger lacks thoughtfulness and care—when her claws ruthlessly grab the opponent's wound, she doesn't realize that it is hurting people.

"Mushi, what's the matter today? Lord Taige and Lord Guan Bai will come to my place soon. I'm waiting." "Congratulations, madam." Mu Shi said with a naive expression, "I have heard that the Yoshino cherry blossoms are unparalleled in the world. It is the first time for me to be able to appreciate them this time." "Are you going too?" "Yes. I will also accompany you to Yoshino. Madam, do you know why there are so many cherry blossoms in Yoshino?" "Someone planted it?" "No. People's thoughts turned into cherry blossoms." "Did you hear any rumors again?" "Yes. It is rumored that Sakura Ji loves Xiaojiao, the traveler who founded the mountain. After she died, her thoughts turned into three thousand cherry trees. The valley and the top of the mountain were full of cherry blossoms... It is a touching legend, beautiful and sad." "Hey, that doesn't sound like Mu Shi's mouth. You can also say words like admiration?" "Will Madam go?" "I do not know." "The wives are also accompanying... It would be great if you could go with me." The Beizheng Office turned to the side with a gloomy expression.The girl finally touched her sore spot. "I'm just talking casually." Mu Shi also looked very embarrassed.In fact, she was just pretending to be embarrassed, in order to change the subject and clarify the purpose of her visit.She hastily took out Lu Song's letter of apology for helping Zaemon from her bosom, "Today I only disturb Madam for a moment, and I will leave immediately. This is the evidence Madam asked for a few days ago." Ning Ning stared at Mu Shi hastily unfolded the letter of apology, in amazement.As early as when Mushi told her about Guan Bai borrowing money, she wanted to reprimand Mushi: "Such things are easy to cause misunderstandings in the world. Even if there is no such thing, fabricated rumors are enough to hurt the relationship between the two, you should be careful It is." But she never expected that Mu Shi would investigate in person, and what surprised her even more was that Mu Shi, regardless of her repeated hints, suddenly brought evidence and forced it on her. "Madam, please take a look." In order not to let the Lord Kozura at the side see, Mu Shi quietly pointed to Nayasuke Zaemon's badge.Seeing the name of Mu Shi written at the beginning, Bei Zhengsuo was startled, she immediately understood that it must be written by the competitive woman in front of her. "Wood!" "Madam must no longer think that Mu Shi was created out of nothing." The Beizheng Office silently took the letter, immediately tore it up, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it in front of Mushi's knee, then slowly straightened up, and sneered, "I think you want me to tear up this letter of repentance too. ?” Mushi was taken aback. "I've seen it, but forgot what it was about." "Yes Yes." "You mentioned the legend of Ying Ji just now, right?" "yes." "I am afraid that it is not only people's longing that turns into flowers. Can't people's caring and caring hearts become cherry blossoms?" "What Madam said is very true. That is the real cherry blossom." "Do you understand my intention of tearing up this letter?" "Understood." "I think you're still worried about war, aren't you?" "yes." "Do you want me to carefully judge the general situation of the world? There are still troops stationed in North Korea, and the war is not over yet. Once someone becomes ambitious, the world may be in chaos again. Is this what you are worried about?" "Exactly." "Okay. If you want to prevent problems before they happen, you must put someone who can control the situation by your side. Then, who do you think is the most suitable?" Ning Ning smiled and said, "I understand. It seems that your thoughts The same as me. An adult must not be separated from that person. Two people must be turned into one person, otherwise, these decades of painstaking efforts will be in vain. I understand it all." Mu Shi couldn't say a word, she just felt cold all over her body and shivered endlessly. Ning Ning continued to calmly say: "You were not born to be idle. You must have known it in your heart. Do you know who gave Taige the idea of ​​Yoshino's flower viewing this time?" "Who?" "Hehe, haven't you noticed it yet?" "No." Mu Shi said, and the faces of several people came to mind: Ishida Jibu, Maeda Genyi Hoin, Oda Yurakusai... If Rikyu Layman is still alive, he will definitely suggest... … "It's not someone else, it's me." "lady?" Ning Ning nodded lightly and laughed again, "It was after I discussed with Tokugawa and Maeda-sama that I suggested Taiko-sama to go to Yoshino." "lady……" "You said it just now. Since there are other side rooms accompanying me, why don't I also go with me?" "Madam, please forgive the little girl for her ignorance." "Hehe, you don't need to apologize. There are jealous wives in the world, and there are also wives who stand on a higher ground, understand and watch over their husbands." "yes." "If it were you, what choice would you make? Hey, I'm already tired of the jealousy among women." Mu Shi's face became paler and paler.She was born in a wealthy family, always full of self-confidence, and devoted herself to the world.But such a wooden person can't even think of the pain in the heart of the Beizheng Institute?The hurt Beizheng suffered, her anger, jealousy and hatred, should be several times that of Mushi, but she is not burdened by all kinds of pain, and she sticks to her position as the main wife.All of this, Mu Shi never thought about it carefully. "Ma'am, the little girl is so ashamed." "There is nothing to be ashamed of! A person's life is like climbing a building, climbing up level by level. You are the same. When you reach my age, you will also learn to watch. I understand you...Only with shame in your heart will you continue to grow. " "Madam's teachings, the little girl will keep in mind." Ning Ning nodded slightly to the old nun in front of the tea stove, "Master Xiao Zang, let's serve tea." Then he turned back and said, "Mushi, you are so smart. After finishing the tea, I have something important to ask. " "Oh?" "Yes. A major event that has not been disclosed to anyone." Ning Ning narrowed his eyes. Mu Shi was startled, looked up at Ning Ning, his heart throbbed violently.She had heard more than once from Ah Yin and Mrs. Xichuan that Beizhengsuo was a rare woman in the world.But she never expected that the Beizheng Office would solve all the troubles ingeniously, which is really surprising.Such a woman, even if she has nothing and is reduced to a market, will hone herself into an incomparable pearl.However, she actually wants to entrust Mu Shi to do a secret important matter!When she said this, her eyes seemed to have seen through Mu Shi. Master Xiao Zang quietly served the tea in a black tea bowl.While drinking tea, Mushi thought over what the Beizheng Office had just said.After drinking tea, she began to appreciate the scenery outside the window, but she clearly felt the heavy eyes of Mrs. Bei Zhengsuo on her. "Wooden." "lady." "I hope that you can find an opportunity to convey this important matter to Lord Tokugawa quietly." "Oh?" "Actually, you and I have no different views on Tokugawa-sama." "yes." "Let him ask Lord Taige..." "Even if Madam doesn't order these things, I will..." "No, your idea is somewhat different from what I want to say. I didn't ask him to seek the Taige who is the head of the Toyotomi family." "what?" "What I asked him to ask for was a Taige who is a person of the world, a Taige who inherits the will of the late Lord Youfu and calms the world." Mushi's eyes widened, a little puzzled.In her opinion, there is no difference between Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who is the head of the Toyotomi family, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who is a man of the world. "do you understand me?" "I don't seem to understand." "What I want to say is, I want him to assist Lord Taige, who has put down the world, so that he can realize his great ambitions. Only in this way, after decades or even hundreds of years, if the world wants to enshrine the wooden statue of the Lord, it must be placed on the left side of the Lord." There is a portrait of the late Lord Youfu and a statue of Lord Tokugawa on the right. The three statues stand side by side. They are the three people who created a peaceful and prosperous world. I hope that he will assist the Taige with this kind of mind, not only for the immediate benefit, but It is to comply with the will of God and to benefit future generations. You tell Lord Tokugawa that this is my earnest hope." Mu Shi felt chills all over his body, and even became stiff: this lady could see Tokugawa's ambition so clearly!In fact, the Ieyasu in Mushi's eyes is exactly the same as what Ningning said just now. Ieyasu has great ambitions and wants to be a man of the world after Hideyoshi.His ambition has far surpassed personal grievances.Behind Hideyoshi, he has worked hard for overseas wars and domestic stability.Mu Shi didn't dare to say much, he just said: "Madam, please rest assured." "rest assured?" "Yes. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely report my wife's words to Lord Tokugawa." "Please." After some exhortations, Ning Ning just changed the topic to Yoshino's visit, "Your Excellency is really like a child." "Madame means..." "I proposed to him to pay homage to Yoshino, and he danced with joy, as if this was his long-cherished wish for many years." "According to your character, it is very likely to be so." "It's rare for Taiko to go to Yoshino to enjoy flowers. Since we are going, let it become a good story passed down to future generations. Let future generations be envious when they mention this matter." Mu Shi's face turned red again.The depth of Beizheng's thinking is much higher than hers! "Do you know where Taige-sama stayed after he arrived in Yoshino?" "No, I haven't thought about it." "It is said that Yoshitsune, Mrs. Shizune and others lived in Jishuiyuan in the past, and they brought more than 5,000 entourages, and the number of women alone was more than 300. This time, Yoshino is very lively." "yes." "One hundred pairs of golden screens and other things have already been on the way. Today, ten thousand cherry tree saplings have arrived, and the city must be in chaos." "Ten thousand cherry tree seedlings?" "That's right. Excluding the original cherry blossoms in the mountains, plus the 10,000 newly planted ones in Taige, it will be full of prosperity and incomparable elegance...it will become a good story that will be passed down forever." Ning Ning smiled wryly, "He is such a person, That's what hurts..." "Distressed?" "Behind the extravagant front, I don't know how many unspeakable pains are hidden... The aftermath of the war, the murderous intentions of the world, the Guanbai incident, A Shi, the recent turmoil of Feng Xing, and the soldiers stationed in foreign countries. Tangled together... Alas! My lord is really pitiful." Mushi didn't answer, but just nodded, she found that Ningning's eyes were moist. "Mushi, women depend on their husbands to survive at the beginning." "yes." "But later on, you have to rely on scheming to survive... and later on, you have to treat life with a motherly heart." "Mushi always remembers Madam's teaching." "When you have a loving mother's heart, you can't move, you can only worry about your children. How can you reduce this pain, and how can you end this life?" Beizheng Institute smiled, raised its sleeves gently Wipe the corners of his eyes. Soon, Mushi left the mansion of Beizhengsuo.The Beizheng Office had told her earlier that Hideyoshi and Hideji were going hand in hand.Life is as complicated as colorful clothes woven with thousands of threads. People in this world and future generations will definitely regard this trip to Yoshino as a good story, and maybe they will praise Hideyoshi as an open-minded and bold person.But all this is nothing more than intentional.As Beizheng said, it is only when the husband is besieged on all sides that the wretched wife makes suggestions.The sorrow of life and the secret of history are hidden in those ten thousand cherry blossoms. When he went out of the west imperial gate, Mu Shi saw an astonishing number of reed mats being put on horseback and quietly transported out of the city.Not only 10,000 cherry tree saplings are wrapped in the reed mat, but also various utensils needed for the flower viewing party are wrapped. Jishuiyuan is located in a secluded area.Passing through the famous bronze archway is the Zangwang Hall, which was previously used by the Data Palace as its base camp. There is a prominent hill on the left, and at the foot of the hill is Jishuiyuan.At that time, five thousand soldiers will gather in the nearby hills for vigilance, while Hideyoshi and others will hold a grand banquet while admiring the cherry blossoms all over the mountains and plains.The purpose of traveling to the mountains is of course to fasten Guan Baixiuci's heart that is getting far away day by day, and also to show the world the majesty of Taige. If you see this, will Mu Shi cry out?Yoshino's cherry blossoms are originally the spirit of Sakura Ji who failed to form a good relationship with the practitioner she loved, and people must be deeply moved.However, on the beautiful Mount Yoshino, 10,000 cherry trees are about to be added, and a sad memory will be added: before the Battle of Odawara, the darling of a generation who once wished for everything, launched a grand outing in order to cover up the misfortune of his later years .Among them, there is a woman who is deeper and sadder than Ying Ji——Bei Zhengsuo, her affection for her husband is both helpless and sincere... Thinking that she will also be one of the three hundred women who will participate in this feast, Mu Shi Feeling inexplicably depressed. After exiting the West Imperial Gate, Mushi stopped in the shade of willow trees by the moat, and couldn't help but look back at the roof of the Beizheng Office's mansion again.At this moment, the sound of horseshoes galloping behind him stopped abruptly. "I didn't expect to meet you here." The man on the horse had already rolled over, but Mu Shi didn't realize it. "Isn't it Jiaoan's daughter?" "Ah?" Mu Shi then turned around, and when he saw the person coming, he could only bow deeply, "Master Shi Tian?" "That's right, it really is Mu Shi. Why are you dressed like this? Could it be that you have entered the palace?" "No, I just went to pay my respects to the wife of the Beizheng Office." Ishida Mitsunari was a little puzzled, and went straight to Mu Shi. "You seem to be often summoned by the Beizheng Office." He asked with concern.It was only then that Mu Shi realized that Ishida Mitsunari was actually a bit shorter than her, and she, who always liked to play tricks, couldn't help but feel anxious: This guy has always had bad intentions for Beizheng, and tried to split the Toyotomi family. Today I must deal with him ! The feisty Kishi put on a naive look, nodded vigorously, and replied sweetly: "I want to go to Yoshino with Mr. Tokugawa's maids." "And the maids?" "Yes. I heard that everyone lives in Jishuiyuan, and they will hold a grand banquet on the hill next to it. The beautiful curtains, thousands of cherry blossoms falling like snow... that scene, just imagine it, makes people feel incomparable Excited." "As for Tokugawa's... So, you worked for Tokugawa?" "That's right, Master Da Nayan insists that the little girl go." "The rumors about Nagoya are actually true?" "Hehe. Maybe, it's not because I want to go to Yoshino to open my eyes." "Then, since you went to serve Tokugawa, why did you come to see the Beizheng Office again?" "Hehe," Mu Shi smiled, still acting innocently, "I heard that the Beizheng Office didn't go with me during this trip to Yoshino, so I thought of going to Yoshino to have a look, so I can tell her when I come back." Hearing what Mushi said, Sancheng's eyes lit up.It seems that he is about to fall into the trap set by Mu Shi. "Madam Beizheng seems to be quite worried... No, it has nothing to do with me. I just thought, if Ah Yin and Mrs. Hosokawa also go together, I don't know how much more fun it will be." "Miss Mu Shi, this is not a place to talk. You and I will go outside the city gate together to the Fengxing Mansion. I have something to ask of you." "Master Zhibu, do you want to ask the little girl?" "Yeah, some things are inconvenient to say outside." "This... But, can we talk about it later?" "Are you in a hurry?" "No...it can't be called an urgent matter, the wife of the Beizheng Office asked me to send a message to Lord Da Nayan." One sentence finally made Sancheng fall into a trap.His expression was very complicated, both nervous and kind, as if meeting a rare treasure, he got closer. "Actually, the matter I want to entrust to you is not unrelated to the Beizheng Office and Mr. Da Nayan. It's just that time does not allow it. What I want to say is also about Yoshino's trip. If I don't tell you in advance, I'm afraid it will happen in the future." I was blamed." As he said that, he walked away on his own. Mushi intuitively felt that Sancheng's words seemed to hide a big secret, so she said she didn't have time, but she still walked away with him unconsciously.She had heard rumors about Sancheng a long time ago, saying that he was the leader of the anti-Guan Bai people and the number one shrewd person in the Five Enforcements, and now he has become the brains of Ah Shi and his mother Chacha. the true intentions of the government.Meeting Sancheng here is also a good opportunity to pry into the other party's mind. Mushi accidentally followed Sancheng.Along the way, Sancheng was talking about the itinerary for the trip: starting on the 25th, the accompanying names will compete with each other, which will definitely open the eyes of the people.Cross Liutian Bridge on the 27th, and then go straight to Yisaka.In the palace there, Yamato Nagon built the best teahouse in the world long ago.After taking a rest here, Taige rushed to Yoshino... "It's hard to go to Yoshino. Taige must have already typed up the belly draft of the Waka, and he must have been familiar with all kinds of words about cherry blossoms. Probably just like you, I am excited." While talking, Sancheng unexpectedly I laughed out loud, "After arriving in Yoshino, I visited Yoshisui-in Temple first, followed by the Tomb of the Tower, Kojuto, Zaodo, etc. Considering that it will be lonely and boring if it rains, I even prepared Noh and tea ceremony performances, which is really meticulous and thoughtful. " Mushi is not interested in what Sancheng said.What attracted her the most was what Sancheng had said just now, "ask for something". Did she want her to help Ah Shi, or did she want to use her to find out the real intention of the Beizheng Institute?Just as he was thinking, a mansion by the moat came into view. This was the place where the big merchant, Fengxing and his subordinates worked.Go into the gate and turn right. In the deepest part of the courtyard, there is a pavilion facing the Oyodo River, which is the place where the eunuchs handle government affairs. Sancheng walked into the mansion, dismissed all his subordinates, and sat down with Mu Shi face to face, "Mu Shi, why did I call you here, I think you must know the reason." Mu Shi was not afraid, "Didn't Master Zhibu say that you have something to say to the little girl?" "I'm going to say, you must have guessed it." "No, I don't know what your lord means." "You don't need to tell anyone, just take it as an order from the Taige Lord. Tell me, what did the Beizheng Office talk to you today? You have to tell me every word of today's conversation, don't try to play tricks. If you hide anything , I will never forgive you lightly." Mu Shi was taken aback, and couldn't help raising her head, only to see Sancheng's face was extremely severe, and her eyes were full of menacing light, she became flustered: Could it be that what Sancheng said just now to ask for something was just an excuse, but she actually wanted to intimidate and lure her?Or, did he really suspect that the Beizheng Institute had plotted against the Toyotomi family? "Why did the Beizheng Office summon you today?" "It's not a summons. It's the little girl who went to pay her respects." Although there was a hint of fear in Mu Shi's words, she did not give up her desire to play a prank, and she still sneered. "Shut up!" Sancheng yelled angrily, "Just now you said you belonged to the Tokugawa family, but I think you are just a merchant's daughter. How could you be so close to the wife of the Beizheng Office and go to her alone?" "My lord, please forgive me. When the little girl learned the tea ceremony with Ah Yin and Mrs. Hosokawa, Mrs. Bei Zhengsuo kindly invited her, so...please forgive me." "Isn't this still being summoned?" "No, the little girl ran there by herself... I took the initiative to visit." "Did you follow the order of Tokugawa-sama? Seriously!" "Because I also went to Yoshino with me, I went to see my wife. I wanted to report this matter and ask my wife to give me some tips on traveling." "Hmm. Tell me everything from the beginning. The Beizheng Institute is going to meet with Guan Bai today, so she will never meet for ordinary visits." "Madam also mentioned this matter. However, if the daughter of Jiaoan..." "Madam agreed?" "Yes. When I mentioned Yoshino's trip, Madam was a little displeased and said she didn't want to go." "Mushi, if you confuse the public, Yoshino won't be able to go, understand?" "Can you go to Yoshino?" "I won't let you out. There are both a lobby and a prison here, you don't know." Hearing these words, Mu Shi felt terrified.Although Sancheng's tone softened, there was a more frightening coldness behind him. "Master Zhibu, I don't know what you mean. Are you suspecting that I have secretly reported to Mrs. Beizheng?" "Master Taige has a secret order. Anyone who enters or leaves Beizheng's residence in the past few days must not be released... Whether it is the daughter of Jiaoan or the emissary of Master Tokugawa, there is no exception. I can only blame you for your bad luck." Sancheng smiled. Fei laughed, it seemed that he was playing tricks on Mushi.Mushi was a little panicked—it was not Sancheng's intention to be brought here, but the Taige's secret order, and she became a lamb to be slaughtered. "No matter how I explain it, it won't help?" "Exactly. If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet Sancheng, someone else would have thrown you into prison without saying a word." Sancheng said coldly, his eyes still stern, "It is recognized that you are the most talented woman in Sakai Port, Speaking of which, you must have understood, right?" "No, the little girl doesn't understand..." "Why does the Taige imprison all those who enter and exit the Beizheng government office? You really don't understand?" "This……" Sancheng looked away, "The Beizheng Office will protect Guan Bai no matter what." "This is also for Toyotomi..." "That's right. But Lord Taige thinks further, he is completely disappointed in Guan Bai." "Oh?" "In this way, the meaning of this trip to Yoshino has changed drastically. The Beizheng Institute wants to use this to ease the relationship between Lord Taige and Guan Bai. But even so, Guan Bai will not change his mind. So, there is no need to talk about the future. ...What do you think of Taige's idea?" Mu Shi felt cold all over.She never expected this. "Master Taige has worked hard, but the Beizheng Office and those who support Guan Bai have not repented. Therefore, this is a journey for them to wake up... During this trip, those who have their own ghosts will know what they do. It's different. In order not to embarrass the Beizheng Office in the future, the Taige ordered all visitors to be imprisoned... Now you understand?" Sancheng's tone was kind, as if he was enlightening Mushi or coaxing a child. "I just asked you to come here to rest at Taiko's order. I didn't intend to hinder your trip to Yoshino. If you trust me and are willing to help this person who has worked so hard for the Toyotomi family, I will let you go back immediately." At this point, Sancheng revealed his real purpose: it turned out that he wanted to use Mushi as eyes and ears.Mu Shi finally became angry, "Master Zhibu, I won't go back. Neither will Yoshino." "Huh?" Sancheng was very surprised, he didn't expect to meet such tenacious resistance, "You mean you are willing to be tied here?" "Yes. I know that all explanations are useless, and I leave it to the adults." "Mushi," a smile appeared on Sancheng's stiff face, "So, you can't trust me, Ishida Sancheng?" "No, since Lord Zhibu said so, he must have figured out Taige's thoughts." "Then you are dissatisfied with Taige's actions, so you join hands with Mrs. Beizhengsuo in an attempt to change your lord's original intention?" "Master Zhibu, the little girl is nothing more than the daughter of a mere merchant. The Toyotomi family and the world, the little girl neither understands nor wants to understand." "Oh, it really is Jiaoan's daughter..." Sancheng laughed in a low voice, "If Guan Baijing is with villains, it means that he intends to mess up the world... Now is the era of peace, Mr. Jiaoan must have understood." "..." "As you know, the prospects for peace between Japan and Ming Dynasty are unclear. The military generals stationed in foreign lands hated me very much, and even slandered me for colluding with Xiaoxi in an attempt to create trouble." "..." "Those warriors are at best a group of children who admire Beizhengsuo, just like their mother. If Guan Bai is left alone, Guan Bai, Beizhengsuo, the warriors who care about Beizhengsuo, and the executives around the Taige will split into Two factions, the world will really be in chaos." "Master Zhibu, is this also Master Taige's idea?" "No, I have already seen through it... I told the Taiko like this, and Taiko-sama has the same idea. In fact, everything is for the Toyotomi family, for the future." "It's also for Master Zhibu, for Mrs. Ximaru, and for Young Master Ashi." Mu Shi finally said what he shouldn't have said. Hearing this, Sancheng frowned, and even his temples trembled, "Mushi! I'm doing all kinds of hard work for the Toyotomi family and for the peace of the world. Is there anything wrong with that? Even if it's for myself, for Mrs. Ah Shi, can't it work?" "No. The little girl just wants to advise the adults to give up this kind of effort, and give up the behavior of guessing Guan Bai's thoughts for these purposes." "Okay, don't talk about it. I have nothing to say to you. When things have come to this point, you are entirely to blame. Now it seems that it will not work to put you in prison... Although I am reluctant, I can only put you in prison. You beheaded. Must be beheaded!" At this moment, Mushi is as calm as water, and she knows very well what Sancheng means: Sancheng thinks Mushi will obey him, so she reveals too many secrets.If she leaked everything she had just heard to the world, rumors would immediately spread that Taige's visit to Yoshino and Gaoye's pilgrimage turned out to be a huge conspiracy...Thirty percent had no way out. Sancheng stood up quietly, he didn't want to look at Mu Shi again, and walked straight to the corridor.Mu Shi breathed a sigh of relief and looked around.The sound of gurgling water in front of the courtyard and the melodious singing of the oriole reached her ears, and only then did she feel a chill hit the base of her neck.She said something she shouldn't have said, and she regretted it very much.Instead of resisting tenaciously, it is better to cater to the government temporarily, maybe there is a chance to get more out, and then calmly analyze and come up with a countermeasure.But judging from the current situation, due to the suggestions of Zhibu and others, Guan Bai's fate seems to have been decided.Going to Yoshino and Gaoye is just an excuse. In the near future, Taige may make Guan Bai cut his belly.The shrewd Beizheng Institute did not notice this, and is still trying to persuade Guanbai to abandon his prejudice and reconcile with Hideyoshi.Hideyoshi is really sinful, in front of his wife who trusts him and loves him so much, he even pretended to be!What is even more sad is that Guan Baixiuci, who has always been suspicious, finally fell into the net... At this time, footsteps came from outside the corridor. Did Sancheng go back to get the knife, or did he send his men down?Mushi didn't look back.The footsteps stopped behind her, and Mu Shi knew by intuition that Sancheng must be standing behind her with a big knife, because the familiar rustling of clothes came to her ears again. "Mushi, you are so pitiful." Mu Shi remained silent. "Thirty percent was too reckless and revealed the secret to you. You know too much. If it weren't for this, you wouldn't have lost your life..." "..." "Have you made up your mind?" Sancheng drew his knife out of its sheath behind him, "Go to the corridor. You don't need to go to the yard." If she is killed by 30% here, the life of a competitive and self-willed woman will end like this.Mushi felt like he was in a dream, without any feeling.Everything happened so unexpectedly, so suddenly, that she didn't have time to think about it. Mushi stood up unsteadily, and walked to the corridor as Sancheng said.The grass has just sprouted, and there are still traces of frost and snow in the yard. "Have you really thought about it?" Sancheng quietly raised the knife.When the white blade touched Mu Shi's right cheek, she instinctively felt the fear of death, and the cold feeling spread all over her body. She couldn't help but close her eyes tightly and suppressed the trembling.At this point, she still can't give up resistance, in order to prevent Sancheng from seeing her fear, she is making a final struggle. "Mushi, don't you have any last words?" Sancheng smiled subtly, "Just say what you have to say, Zhibu will fulfill your wish." "No!" Mu Shi refused.But as soon as the words came out of her mouth, she regretted a little.She really wanted to yell at Sancheng.The faces and voices of his father, Ieyasu, Suzaemon, and Hokagesho all appeared in front of his eyes. "It seems that she is really a hero among women." "Let's do it." "If you are killed here, people will think you have fled somewhere. But after a while, people will naturally understand the truth." As soon as San Cheng finished speaking, the white blade moved away from Mu Shi's neck. Sancheng let out a low sigh, and put the knife back into its sheath abruptly.The rustling of the clothes disappeared, and Mu Shi came back to his senses. I am still alive!Not killed at all!Mu Shi hastily touched her neck, her fingertips were covered with cold sweat, she was almost collapsed, and she was in a daze, just like the state before falling asleep.After a long time, Mu Shi still couldn't wake up, his whole body was surrounded by deep fatigue, and his body and mind were blank. Gradually, everything in the yard came into view.银白色的河面、在河面之上展开来的天空、清香的泥土、小草的嫩芽、夕阳、院子里的奇石……知觉在一丝一丝恢复。最后，木实的视线落于放在膝上的双手。 “小姐！”耳边忽然传来一个声音。木实定睛一看，不远处，一个尚留着额发的侍童正在向她施礼，“车马已经备好了。” "..." “在这一带来往的人还很多，不能有一丝差池。小的会亲自把您送回德川大人的府邸。” 木实发现，自己已欠了三成一个大大的人情。