Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Omen of Split

When Ishida Mitsunari, accompanied by Shinna's Osode, moved from Hakata Castle to Najima Castle in Tatara Village not far away, the officers and soldiers stationed in North Korea had received the evacuation order, and they were rushing to the assembly point while fighting hard in various places. move closer. Although the original order required that the retreat be completed by mid-November as much as possible, in fact, this order seemed very reluctant from the beginning.Once the enemy sees the intention of the Japanese army to retreat urgently, they will understand that something big has happened.Despite this, the Kato, Asano, Kuroda, and Mori departments sneaked to the assembly area before the 15th. The Konishi, Zong, Shimadzu and other departments were held hostage by the Ming army during the peace talks, and their return was blocked. into an extremely dangerous situation.

During the negotiations between Governor Konishi and the Ming generals Dong Yiyuan, Liu Ting and others, Chen Lin, the admiral of the Ming Navy, learned of Hideyoshi's death from nowhere, and planned to set off from Suncheon with Li Shunchen, the commander of the Korean Navy. Launch an attack on the hastily retreating Little West. At this time, the coalition forces of the Ming Dynasty had fully grasped the dynamics of the Japanese army.They knew that Kato and Shimadzu were brave and good at fighting, and even their soldiers were awe-inspiring, while Konishi was weak and easily defeated.The governor put on an appearance that the peace negotiation was successful, and prevented the military ships from retreating collectively, and ended up in trouble.Knowing that the situation was critical, Shimadzu Matahiro immediately sent troops to rescue, so on November 18th of the third year of Keicho, a fierce battle broke out at Luyangjin.

Despite the strong reinforcements from the Shimadzu Department, the Japanese army did not know the terrain and still fought extremely hard, and the Ming and Korean troops also suffered heavy losses.During the battle, North Korean General Yi Sun-sin, the enemy of the Japanese army, was shot and killed.The blow caused by Li Sunshin's death in battle may be no less than shooting down the sun to the coalition forces of the Ming Dynasty.In short, under the desperate rescue of the Shimadzu Department, Konishi escaped from the crisis and retreated to Geoje Island.Those remnant soldiers who did not have time to board the ship were either beheaded by the Ming army, or captured, used like livestock, and disappeared forever.

The retreating ships first entered Hakata Port on November 26.Knowing that the military ship will arrive at noon, he left Mingdao City around 30:00 and rode straight to the pier.In order to welcome the retreating troops, temporary huts have been built from Sodehama to Tatara Beach. "The concubine wants to go out to meet them too." Just as Sancheng was leaving the house, Axiu looked at her words and begged with her head down. "Is your friend behind the persimmon-colored curtain back?" Sancheng asked with a stern expression on his face. The so-called persimmon-colored curtain is an argot used by those who are familiar with brothels.

"The generals are working too hard. I really want to see what they look like." A sleeve dress didn't hear it, and still said coquettishly. For Axiu, Sancheng is still an elusive opponent who has not yet fully understood.She has been serving Sancheng.If it's an ordinary man, Axiu can see him clearly with just a few glances.Otherwise, she would not be regarded as the oiran of Hakata Fireworks Willow Lane by the officials in the city.But such a sleeve, only calmness and agility can be captured from Sancheng.When he is very cold on the face, his heart is on fire; when he seems to be coaxing you, he is actually sarcasm; the moment before, he was full of anger, but the next moment he will be full of smiles.Either anger, or laughter, or indifference, or enthusiasm, all his emotions are not like the real face.When it comes to business, he's a genius.But his true face has always been hidden, making it hard to figure out.

Of course, Axiu doesn't think that Sancheng loves him, nor does he think that he is indulging in his own beauty.But he is not very disgusted with Axiu, nor is he very vigilant. He calls to his side when he needs it, and drives away when he doesn't need it... Axiu has no idea whether the tasks entrusted by the Kamiya Zongzhan and the Shimai clan can be completed. Why is Sancheng so afraid of the contact between Yoshihisa Shimadzu and Ieyasu Tokugawa?Axiu wondered what he meant.If Shimadzu and Tokugawa get closer, then Kato, Kuroda and others will also form a group, which will be very disadvantageous to Uto's Yukiko Konishi.Thirty percent of them did this, perhaps to keep all parties in balance and to seek stability.In short, 30% of them were full of confidence before, no matter what problems they could solve.But like this, when he received the news yesterday that the retreating ship would arrive at the pier this afternoon, he suddenly became restless.Last night, he almost didn't sleep all night, and he was still tossing and turning on the pillow until it was bright, Axiu saw all this.

It turned out that Sancheng also had times when he was so worried that he couldn't sleep, and his worries could only be related to the withdrawal of troops.Therefore, Axiu acted like a baby and begged Sancheng to take her to the pier to observe his reaction.The strange thing is that Sancheng didn't answer immediately, which is not like his usual style. "If you don't come back with a good friend, you don't have to go." "No, I still want to go. The war is finally over, go open your eyes, and there will be more conversations after dinner..." "Know Yukinaga Asano forever?"

"Yes...ah, no." Ah Xiu deliberately spoke ambiguously.Yukinaga, the son of Asano Nagamasa, was a frequent visitor to Ebisuya in Yanagachi, and Osode had dined with him two or three times, but that was all. "Asano's son is not only good at fighting, but also sexually pleasing." Sancheng said disdainfully, "Maybe he will sneak into Yanagi Town tonight and hang out. If you like him, go." Throwing such a sentence, his head shook Did not go back. When only Axiu was left alone, she was startled, as if she had glimpsed into Sancheng's heart: Yuki Asano was only twenty-three years old, he went out to fight for his father this time, and he will be back today.Is Sancheng jealous of him?She and Yukunaga did meet at Ebisuya, and he also said that after the war, he would bring her to Kishu Wakayama Castle.Sancheng must suspect that Xingchang is her lover.

Thinking of this, Ah Xiu really wanted to go to the pier to see for himself.But she is no longer a brothel girl. As we all know, Hakata's sleeve is already serving Ishida Mitsunari.She immediately ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair, wore a narrow-sleeved padded jacket and a light gauze over her head, and went out of the city accompanied by two servants and two maids. It is about time now. There are fish-like clouds floating high in the sky, and a steep northwest wind blows from time to time.The streets are bustling with crowds of people flocking to the beach.Not only the warriors from various feudal clans, but also many relatives who went to welcome the returned recruits.Before seeing the shadow of the ship, people can't wait.

This situation inevitably makes people feel extremely emotional, and even Axiu wants to cry.The seven-year war is finally over!Countless people lost their loved ones in this meaningless war that suffered heavy casualties on both sides.Even if the people in the rear didn't go to fight, they don't know how much they have suffered... The pier was full of people.Axiu got out of the sedan chair in front of the Shimaya house, covered his face with a gauze, and walked towards the sea.At this time, dots of sails appeared on the blue-white water sky.There must have been countless people on the boat looking up at the land, filled with emotion.

Among the people who greeted him at the pier were Zong Zhan and the clan.Not long after, Asano Nagamasa came out of Shimaya's house in a majestic manner, while Mori Hidemoto had already set up a curtain in the pine forest on the right and waited quietly.Only Sancheng was missing. Seagulls circled among the ships, and the crowd burst into cheers.They must have seen the markings on the ship. Axiu started to cry, there was no reason for her, she had no relatives back, nor was she reunited with her confidant or good friend.She is just an irrelevant spectator.The moment that made her want to cry the most was the moment when the alien-like soldiers on the ship jumped for joy and set foot on land... The first to arrive was Todo Takatora, which was covered with a lot of shells and seaweed on the side of the ship, followed by Wakizaka Yasuji, Kato Yoshiaki, Kurishima Michiso, and Suga Tatsunaga, their faces were tanned and shiny by the sun , so full of beards that it is almost impossible to tell what they look like.These people all have their own warships, with algae growing on the sides of the boats, as if to show people the marks of hard battles.Next, the Mori clubs of Hideaki Kobayakawa and Hideya Ukita, as well as the ministries of Kato Kiyomasa and Asano Yukinaga also landed one after another. The sailors have been exposed to the sun for a long time, and everyone is not human. The beautiful attire has faded when they set off, and only the eyes and mouth can be distinguished on the dark face.From time to time they grinned and showed their white teeth, not like smiling faces, but like creepy grimaces.How cruel is war! Among the soldiers were also some very weak or swollen-faced people, like ghosts.The people who greeted him opened their eyes wide and beamed with joy.But no one thought that the return of these fighters would bring such terrible dangers. A sleeve feels that the return of these people will make the whole of Japan full of murderous intent.Behind these grimaces, are people's emotions still the same as usual?Axiu couldn't bear to look any longer, she closed her eyes, but suddenly became dizzy, and staggered to the side.Fortunately, someone helped her. "Miss, come and sit at my house." A low voice came from Axiu's right ear, it was Kamiya Zongzhan. She hurriedly opened her eyes and took a look at Zong Zhan, "Ah, you're here too...I didn't expect that." At this time, a man in his early thirties beside Zong Zhan said: "We have been looking for you for a long time, and we don't have enough helpers. Hurry up and go to Zong Zhan's house in a sedan chair, Master Zhibu agreed." This person is Moto Ami Koetsu, and this is the first time Osho sees him. "You said helper..." "Master Zhibu wants to entertain the returning generals for tea in Zongzhan's mansion. Your lord has a high position and authority, and servants who don't know the details dare not use them, so I ask you to help them." "you!……" "I'm Honami Guangyue from the capital city. I've been staying at Mr. Zong Zhan's house for the past few days. Come quickly." After Guangyue finished speaking, Zong Zhan hurriedly opened the way for Axiu.Guangyue said again: "I might as well tell you, in fact, Master Taige has passed away. Therefore, Master Zhibu held a tea party for everyone, and wanted to announce Taige's legacy to the generals while drinking tea." "Master Taige..." "Hush!" Zong Zhan stopped her lightly, "Today, there are seven generals at the banquet, including Kato, Fujido, Kuroda, Nabeshima, Asano, Nagsogabe, and Ikeda...among them you are familiar. In short, you must do your best Do your best to serve." At this time, Ah Xiu also suddenly realized that the Taige had passed away!Sancheng was so arrogant before, probably to cover up this matter.He stayed up all night last night, and it must be because of this.Perhaps, he is not only satisfied with being Taige's confidant, but wants to replace him?Right now, rumors about the confrontation between Taige's men and martial arts have even spread to Bodo.According to rumors, the biggest reason for the confrontation between the two parties was that Fukuhara Nagataka, Kakini Nagataka, and Kumagai Naotachi, who were the superintendents of the conquest army, wanted to report the military exploits of the generals directly to the Taiko, but they were stopped by Sancheng.Of course Axiu had no way of knowing the truth.However, if the Taige passed away before the military exploits were reported to Taige, the resentment in the hearts of the generals can be imagined.What kind of attitude will Sancheng tell the generals about Taige's death? When Axiu arrived at Shenya's house accompanied by Zong Zhan, the meal had already been prepared.Of course, this was no ordinary tea party.In addition to tea, a vegetarian meal of four dishes and two soups is also added.Only Axiu and Zong Zhan's granddaughter were the ones who brought these meals to the banquet. Other than that, only Zong Zhan and Guangyue were allowed to come and go. When the meal was brought up, there was no one in the hall.In the academy used by Sancheng and Mo Li Xiuyuan, there is Muxi's "Cold Mountain Picking Picture" hanging on the front, and the fragrance wafting from the incense burner is refreshing.This is probably Sancheng's order, coupled with Zong Zhan's ingenuity, that has such an effect.In the two rooms of 18th floor and 8th floor, the partition was opened, and outside the watered corridor, some guards stood sparsely. Soon, Todo Takatora and Kato Kiyomasa came in first.Gao Hu led the navy back and forth many times, and met Sancheng often. Kato Kiyomasa returned for the first time after sending troops out twice.A group of people walked into the courtyard, nodded to the welcoming Misunari and Asano Nagamasa, and went straight into the hall from the corridor with a gloomy face.Although they all took off their military uniforms, the smell of war still lingered on their bodies.Yukinaga Asano, Nagamasa Kuroda, Katsushige Nabeshima, Motokin Nagasogabe, and Hideshi Ikeda came later. There was a tea stove near the corridor in the southwest corner of the hall, and Zong Zhan beside the tea stove hurriedly led everyone to the table to sit down.After everyone sat down, Sancheng walked in front of everyone with his back straightened as usual.Everything today, he must have a well-thought-out plan. Whether it is one of the five obediences, or the Dai Taige came to greet him, it is a matter of course for Sancheng to sit on the seat.But he didn't sit in the upper seat, he just sat in the master's seat, and then skillfully comforted everyone: "You must have heard that the army was forced to withdraw due to the unexpected death of Lord Taige. How do you feel at this time? , 30% feel the same way." He originally thought that everyone would bow their heads in silent mourning at this time, but the fact was beyond his surprise.Everyone had complicated expressions, and their strange eyes were all focused on Sancheng, as if they were trying to suppress their emotions.It seemed that their faces were full of murderous looks, as if they were facing an incoming enemy on the battlefield.Asano Nagamasa had gone to Yuxi afterward, and there were only 31% of people left here, and everyone could only stare at him angrily. Axiu, Zong Zhan's granddaughter, and Guangyue stayed side by side in the outside room, not daring to breathe.In the eyes of these three people, the ages of the people in the hall were out of order.The oldest person should be Todo Takatora, who is 43 years old this year, followed by Ishida Mitsunari, who is 39 years old.However, Kiyomasa, who was one year younger than Sancheng, looked fifteen or sixteen years older than him, while Yukunaga Asano, who was 23 years old, and Katsushige Nabeshima, who was about 20 years old, looked about the same age as Sancheng.The torment of military life is so weird to people. Thirty percent of the seven generals recruited today were selected in advance.But when they sat together, Sancheng realized that everyone was not with him. "On the tenth day of August, Taige's condition worsened. From then on, he continued to confess his last words one after another. On the 15th day, it improved, but on the 17th day it failed again..." Sancheng rambled on, but the people in the seat did not listen carefully When he spoke, he only stared defiantly at his lips, eyes, and even his every move.What 30% said now, the envoys who went to the battlefield had already told them.They just want to sniff out the breath hidden behind the words. "The Taige's remains have been secretly buried at Amitabha Peak in Luodong..." After Sancheng finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed.In Osode's view, Nagasogabe Motokina has the most expressive expressions, followed by Asano Yukunaga and Nabeshima Katsushige...the youth finally revived on their faces.Only Kato Kiyomasa still looked gloomy. Because of this, Jibu-sama is worried... Just as Axiu was thinking about this, Guangyue next to her gently tugged on her sleeve.Only then did she realize that Zong Zhan was winking at her.So she and Zong Zhan's granddaughter got up gently and went in to serve tea to everyone. At this time, still no one spoke.After drinking the tea, Gao Hu put down the tea bowl respectfully, and said, "I'm sorry for your trouble. Is the young master alright?" Sancheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Very healthy... Taige's last instruction said that until the young master is fifteen years old, government affairs will be taken care of by the inner government. I hope everyone will work together..." "Is Mrs. Beizheng still healthy?" Qingzheng interjected, seeming to interrupt Sancheng intentionally. Sancheng glared at Qingzheng angrily, then shifted his gaze to Asano Yukunaga, and continued: "For the specific situation, please ask your lord Dan Zhengshaobi to explain. Before he died, Taige ordered Maeda Danayan to be the young master's assistant minister. The rest of the affairs will be handled by us Fengxing, and then the Taige will return to heaven." Obviously, Sancheng didn't take Qingzheng seriously at all.Ah Xiu was startled suddenly, because Qingzheng was about to have an attack, and the beard hanging down to his chest was visibly trembling.Surprisingly, he endured it and became even more silent. Seeing this situation, Yukinaga Asano hurriedly said: "Our Eastern Army should have returned earlier, right, Nabeshima?" "Yes. If it wasn't for the retreat of the Western Army, a lot of time wasted..." "That's right. However, Xiaoxi and the others also wanted to retreat after the negotiations had achieved some results, so they were delayed for a while." Yukinaga seemed to be defending Konishi, but the young Nabeshima Katsushige retorted: "I'm afraid Konishi-sama and Zong-sama think that the negotiation will break up badly, which will have a great impact on future transactions between the two countries. Thanks to them, the East Army So much trouble just after burning down the camp. Are you right, master planner?" Qingzheng's beard trembled again, but this time Sancheng took the conversation away: "Yes, everyone has worked hard. From now on, there will be ships going to North Korea for trade every day... This is all thanks to the generals, and we will reward you well Gentlemen, but we have to work hard until next autumn." "Next autumn?" Sheng Mao was puzzled. "I haven't told you yet. Taige's funeral is scheduled for the end of February next year. Therefore, after you go back, you'd better go back to your territory first, so that you can rest for a while, and then go to Beijing after the autumn harvest is over..." Speaking of this, Sancheng seemed Thinking of something again, he continued, "Meals have been prepared for everyone. Since it is still in Taige's mourning period, I only prepared some simple meals." After finishing speaking, he nodded to Axiu and Zong Zhan's granddaughter, and let the two prepare for the funeral. Everyone serves. Axiu first served Qingzheng.In her opinion, Qingzheng was preempted every time because of his clumsy tongue.She raised her head to look at Qingzheng, and was shocked: on Qingzheng's face, two bright tear lines flowed down her beard, he was crying, choked with sobs... Ah Xiu suddenly heard that Sancheng became angry. "Going to Beijing after the autumn harvest, I think you will feel more comfortable. At that time, 30% will hold a grand tea party, sincerely to clean up the dust for you..." At this point, the food table in front of Qingzheng rang softly .Everyone took a closer look, and it turned out that he pushed the food table two inches out with trembling hands. Axiu thinks that Qingzheng can't control his emotions, so he accidentally moved the food table.Qingzheng himself seemed surprised.He immediately put his hands on his knees, and said in a very low voice: "Master Jibu." His voice did not tremble. "What's the matter with you, Controller?" "I heard that Maeda Da Nayan is very relieved as the young master's assistant. But even if we receive your hospitality in autumn, we can't return the gift." "requite?" "Master Zhibu said just now that a big tea party will be held in Beijing to entertain us?" The meal for Katsumao on the sleeve almost fell to the ground.Although Qingzheng is one year younger than Sancheng, his voice is harsh, like a father scolding his son. "I said... so what?" Sancheng didn't admit defeat, he straightened his back and asked loudly. "Haha," Qingzheng laughed, with a crying tone in his laughter, "You stay in the mainland, so you can sit back and relax." "What did you say?" "Without him...you can gather all the lords together, no matter how big a tea party can be held. However, we have been fighting outside for seven years!" "That's why I want to entertain you with great hospitality." "Whether the generals or the people are exhausted, there is neither tea nor wine... Therefore, I'm afraid I can only make some millet porridge to repay you." Qingzheng went straight to the food table bowl, gently remove the lid. It seems that this person's feelings have finally calmed down, Axiu thought.But Sancheng was annoyed, he stared straight at Qingzheng with piercing eyes. During the Fushimi Earthquake, Kiyomasa had been calling Misari a villain, and his hatred for Misari was still lingering after Hideyoshi passed away.In fact, Asano Nagamasa once gave Sancheng advice on how to say today's words.Originally, Sancheng was regarded as respectful, but now... Ah Xiu couldn't bear to look any longer, so he quietly stepped back and looked at Guangyue. Guangyue also seemed a little at a loss.It's just that when encountering such a situation, he will never ignore it or back down.Perhaps he had anticipated this ending from the very beginning, and had hoped for it.At this moment, Xingchang interjected irrelevantly: "It's delicious! I finally didn't eat the dirt for nothing when I was guarding Ulsan, and now I think everything is delicious. Haha..." If Yukinaga's father, Nagamasa, was present at this time, he would definitely try to ease the tension.Although Changzheng didn't like Sancheng, but before coming to Bodo, the Beizheng Office repeatedly told him to strictly prevent disputes.It's a pity that Changzheng was not there. Sancheng interrupted Xingchang's laughter angrily: "Doctor Zuo Jing, what's so ridiculous? Are you dissatisfied with this vegetarian food?" Obviously, he directed all his anger towards Qingzheng on the young Xingchang. Xingchang put the bowl on the food table with a clatter, and immediately changed his face: "What are you talking about? You are not satisfied with vegetarian food, why not? I can't even laugh?" "Be careful with what you say. Today is the day to announce the death of Lord Taige to the world, so I specially prepared light vegetarian food. If you are dissatisfied, it is best to go for a walk in the Liuding brothel after dinner." Hearing this, Axiu blushed suddenly.If things go on like this, it won't be surprising if the hatchback doesn't fight. "Of course I'm going!" Xing Zhang didn't show any weakness, "but why should I listen to your governor's orders? Since when did Master Taige hand over the world to you? We were all summoned into the capital, and held a banquet to reward... Huh, what a joke! It's really ridiculous! Don't you know it?" "Doctor Zuo Jing!" "What else can you say?" "Are you not afraid of your father's anger when you do this?" "It's none of my business whether the old man is happy or not? If I remember correctly, among the five orders, you are ranked second from the rear. You think I don't know, the order of the five orders is Maeda, Asano, and Masuda , Ishida, and Changshu. When did the ranking change, and it was your turn to summon us to Beijing? You are so unreasonable to speak nonsense for no reason!" "Doctor Zuo Jing, have you drunk too much?" "Hmph, I didn't eat wine, I just ate mud." "Let me tell you: Now, Ishida Mitsunari is not good enough to sit in front of you with his status." "So, Taige left his last words before he died, and you will be the one to issue orders from then on?" "The affairs of the world are jointly managed by the five elders and the fifth minister. You don't know! Let me tell you, today 30% is sitting here on behalf of the five elders." "Haha. Did you hear that? Jibu Shaosuke is no longer the emissary of the Taiko, but the emissary of the five elders. Then, will the autumn five elders really come to invite us to the tea party?" ?” Thirty percent couldn't answer for a while.He probably didn't expect that he would be so disgusted by everyone.At this time, Zong Zhan's words eased the awkward atmosphere: "Hurry up and serve the wine and dinner, and start with the accountant." Ah Xiu hurriedly got up to serve the generals, but Zong Zhan's granddaughter was too scared to stand up for a while. As Ah Xiu felt, the informality on the battlefield and the mere formality in the country are completely incompatible.Sancheng wants to persuade everyone to focus on the young protagonist Xiu Lai and unite as one.In order to achieve his goal, he pretended to be superior.According to his calculation, let everyone remember Taiko here first, and if possible, then show everyone the strategy to deal with Tokugawa. However, both Kiyomasa and Yukinaga categorically opposed it from the beginning.The lingering anger on the battlefield, coupled with the mountain of evils in the territory, they are already worried. "Why don't you answer?" Xing Chang was not forgiving. "Forget it, forget it." The elder Gao Hu stopped Xingchang and smoothed things over, "Master Zhibu also wanted to comfort us for our own good. There are still many ships going ashore one after another, so we hurriedly finished our meal and said goodbye. Bar." Xingchang took a look at Qingzheng and picked up his rice bowl.Qingzheng chewed silently with a straight face, and from time to time he sniffed his nose a few times. "I was indeed impulsive, and my voice was a little louder." As he said that, Xingchang stuttered and drank, "However, if you use Taige's prestige to bully people here and show off your prestige, I will not agree! I'm not just talking about Zhibu There is only one young assistant. Some people will only cling to Taige and try to please the adults by flattering them, but now, since the adults have passed away, they should return to the position within their ability. If they still want to stay where they are, I will definitely Intolerable!" Ah Xiu thought, if he hadn't just returned from the battlefield, no one would have dared to speak like that. "It's really delicious!" Sheng Mao was the first to put down his chopsticks, "I still have to inspect the camp, so I'm leaving first. Although I have returned to my hometown, I am relieved, but if there is a dispute between the retainers, it will be a big worry. I Let me take my leave first, excuse me." He also felt the awkward atmosphere, but that's probably the only thing he can do. "Then, I think we'll stop here today." Yukinaga finally held back and didn't say any more harsh words, followed Katsushige, and urged Kiyomasa to go out. Zong Zhan, Guangyue and the women sent the generals out, but only 30% remained motionless, to be precise, he was unable to stand up.Axiu and the others returned to the hall, and after cleaning up, he was still in a trance alone, motionless.Because of his fierce appearance, Zong Zhan hurriedly urged Guangyue and his granddaughter back to the room. Ah Xiu gently sat beside Sancheng.Even though she was the only one left, Sancheng still sat there blankly, neither moving nor making a sound.Axiu couldn't bear it any longer, and said, "My lord, is the sliding door just like this?" "That's it, don't worry about it." "My lord, you are really calm." "You're wrong." "Then what does your lord mean..." "How could I be angry?" Saying that, Sancheng suddenly turned to Axiu, "Do you think it's hard to stay by my side?" When Sancheng asked so unexpectedly, Axiu was a little at a loss, "This... what does your lord mean?" "I plan to take you to the capital." "The capital?" "I wonder if you can bear it." Ah Xiu opened his eyes wide in surprise, and smiled slightly, "My lord, don't force yourself too much." "I didn't force it. If you don't want to go, I won't force you either. Hehe..." Seeing that Sancheng smiled, Ah Xiu was startled and didn't speak.For the first time, she felt strongly the loneliness of this strong man.How could he not be angry!Ah Xiu is not so dull that he can't even see this lie.If he had enough self-confidence, he would take the initiative to drag Xingchang to the yard for a showdown.He has been suppressing the anger in his heart, not because he lacks confidence, but because he has a greater ambition buried in his heart. "Why, you don't like it? Don't want to go?" "Bring a woman like me, and after a while, I'm afraid your lord will regret it." "You also speak like Dr. Zuo Jing." "Doctor Zuo Jing?" "Hmph! That guy scolded me for being the second-to-last among the five obediences. Is the second-to-last obedience worthy of Hakata Oiran?" "This……" "Haha, I've always been lucky to be behind Maeda Genichi and Asano Nagamasa." Hearing Sancheng's muttering to himself, Axiu gently put his hands on his lap.Why he did this, even Axiu himself didn't know.There is only one thing she can understand, that is, Sancheng is also a lonely and unfortunate man.This kind of man is ruthless, cold, and will even force women to die together because he can't bear to be alone.Even though she understood this, she still couldn't help but want to comfort him. He made women sad. "My lord." Axiu said, "Axiu is not a good woman. If my lord brings this concubine to the capital, it will be a burden... I am also a stubborn woman." Sancheng silently held Axiu's hand, his gaze still wandering elsewhere.Still, his eye circles were red.