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Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven Mrs. Yodo

Ever since Cha Cha Ji was regarded as Mrs. Dian, her words and deeds have become very dignified.Even Asai Ishimi, the daughter of the pro-government keeper, and Dazangju, the mother of the Ono dog, who served beside her, dared not act rashly. "After all, in the eyes of others, I am He Song's mother!" When Cha Cha Ji said this for the first time, she couldn't help laughing, "That being said, I'm just a doll of Master Guan Bai." "Ma'am, what are you talking about? Ma'am gave birth to a son and left a bloodline for Master Guan Bai. You are the future mother of Guan Bai!" Dazang Bureau said so, and Xiangting Bureau echoed it, Cha Cha Ji was momentarily at a loss.

When Asai Ishimi, the father of the Food Court Bureau, was not only an important minister of the Asai family when he was in Xiaogu Castle, but also a hardliner who was beheaded for speaking ill of Nobunaga when the castle fell.This is really a strange karma.Perhaps it should be said that Chacha feels incredible that she gave birth to Tsurumatsu Maru amid the hatred and struggles of Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Asai Nagamasa, and Asai Ishimi... Thinking of this, Chachahime fell into a kind of deep doubts. After a man and a woman have intercourse, a child is born.Is this child here to make people forget the past resentment, or to remind people of the past resentment?

Chacha loves He Songwan so much, but sometimes she thinks he is too scary, even when she is around him, she trembles with fear. Nagamasa, his father Hisamasa, Asai Iwami and others all died of Kotanijo because of Hideyoshi.Could it be that the ghosts of these people made Chacha give birth to Hesongmaru in order to avenge Hideyoshi?Or on the contrary, they made Hideyoshi a father and Chacha a mother in order to make people forget the past conquests, so as to resolve their hatred?Chacha always felt that when the people around mentioned Lord Guan Bai's flesh and blood, there was a taste of ridicule, which made her unbearable.

Once a woman gives birth to a child, she will unconsciously abandon her hostility and submit to the man's knee.Chacha cares about what the world says.She often looked down at the child's sleeping face, thinking about the arrangements of fate.But she finally became an ordinary mother.Although she is an ordinary mother, she is also the hostess of Diancheng, so it is difficult for her to disappear among the women. One day, when Chacha was teasing Tsurumatsumaru with a windmill, Xingting Bureau came in, "Ma'am, just now, Akao Yukisai-sama from the Odawara formation brought a letter."

"Oh?" Chacha didn't look up, "I'm sorry, please leave the letter." The leaves have turned green, and looking out from the room of the mother and child, you can see that the atrium is full of crabapple flowers. "Hehe, madam, you are still so straightforward. It's not just letters." "Could you have something else to say?" Chacha finally raised her head, "I don't want to see him, you can ask him for me." "Ma'am, how can I do this? Master Chiwei will definitely report to Guan Bai what he saw and heard here. You should meet him."

Chacha kept silent, she didn't want to see Xingzhai.Every time Hideyoshi told her to take good care of He Song Yunyun, she was tired of hearing it. "lady." "Why don't you go?" "I think there must be other important things besides the letter this time." "You go and ask." "Yes. However, it has been rumored recently that the wife of the Beizheng Office in Osaka City wants you to go to Odawara to take care of the daily life of the adults. Anyway, please ask the lady to meet him." "Northern Political Bureau?" Chacha suddenly threw the windmill aside, "Xiang Ting Bureau, I'm tired of being Guan Bai's doll, and I don't want to be instructed by the Northern Political Bureau anymore. Just tell Xing Zhai like this!"

"Hey." Xiang Ting Bureau chuckled, "The instigation of Mrs. Beizhengsuo is just an excuse. In fact, it didn't mean Guan Bai? So, it's just for the face of Guan Bai and Mrs. Beizhengsuo. In fact, it's Madam. won." "Shut up! When did I argue with Beizheng? Although I am Guan Bai's doll, I don't want to be someone else's doll. I don't want to worry about these annoying things, as long as I and the child are quiet." "But……" "Okay, stop talking, tell Xingzhai that I don't want to see him, tell him to go back!"

At this time, I heard the clear voice of the Dazang Bureau coming from the corridor: "Master Chiwei, please come this way, Madam has been worried about Master Guan Bai's body in the battle, and is anxious to see you. She must want to ask you Guan Bai's life. She must be very happy..." Akao Kosai is one of Hideyoshi's bodyguards.He is Rikyu's disciple, he likes to read books, and he is very familiar with "Taiping Ji" and "Taiping Ji".But he did not have a deep friendship with the people of Sakai Hong Kong, but admired Hideyoshi very much.It was rumored that Kosai was the one placed next to Rikyu, and Rikyu just smiled wryly.The Dazang Bureau believed that if Chachaji didn't see Xingzhai and let him go back, it would definitely be bad for Chacha in the future, so she took Xingzhai over on her own initiative.

Seeing Xingzhai coming in under the guidance of the Dazang Bureau, Chacha's expression changed and she turned her head to one side. "Oh, the young master is getting healthier and healthier. It's a great honor to see him!" Xing Zhai seemed to be aware of Cha Cha's displeasure, so he gave a respectful salute.But Chacha remained silent. "This, uh..." Tsurumatsumaru pointed at Xingzhai's Cigutou, babbling loudly. "You're so smart! The young master said something to make Xing Zhai no longer so embarrassed." Xing Zhai said with a smile. "Ma'am." Xing Tingju who was standing aside reminded Chacha in a low voice.

"That's it," Xingzhai said, "Actually, Guan Bai didn't come down to do anything, but just wanted to see the young master and talk to him, that's all. Isn't it, young master?" He Songwan was startled, and hurriedly grabbed Chacha's knee, stepped back, and shouted, "He...he..." "He was sent by your father," Chacha said with a cold face, "Xing Zhai." "Xing Zhai?" "Yes, yes, Xingzhai." "He is... Kosai?" Tsurumatsumaru laughed again. "That's right, you're so smart!" Chacha said, and burst out laughing, she was originally uneasy that He Songwan was a little slower than normal children. "Xing Zhai, well, He Song is not sensible yet, so you can tell me what Guan Bai said."

"Yes. Tokugawa-sama is the vanguard, and he has led you to capture the mountain castle, and is now deploying in Yumoto, Hakone." "Why did it take so long to ask, did you fall into a hard fight?" "No! It's really easy. Enemies Matsuda Yasunaga, Hojo Ujikatsu, Jianguan Yasutoshi, Asakura Keicheng, Utsuki Hyogo and others all boasted that there is a man who is in charge of the gate. Under the onslaught of Mr. Sichuan's elite troops..." "Xingzhai, Guan Bai doesn't want to invest too much troops and plans to fight in Tangzhi for a long time?" Xing Ting Bureau interjected. "Yes, these enemies don't bother you to do it yourself." "I heard that there are many mosquitoes, flies, snakes, etc. in the formation, isn't it?" Xing Ting Bureau continued to ask. "Yes..." Xingzhai froze for a moment. "I have something here that can prevent mosquitoes and flies, you can take it to the adults." Chacha said. Xing Zhai kowtowed, and moved: "Madam really empathizes with your lord's situation! However, it is not mosquitoes and flies that make you difficult, but others." Xing Ting Bureau interrupted again and asked: "What is that?" Xing Zhai sighed seriously, and said: "Does this need to be said? Of course it is Madam. Your Excellency is very boring with those servant boys every day. He always talks about Madam five or six times a day." Madam covered her mouth with her hand, laughed, but hurriedly held back, and said: "Please tell him that I can't accompany him." "This will make it difficult for me. My lord wants me to meet Madam." "Hahaha," Madam laughed, "Does he want me to take Hesong to a mountain full of flies and mosquitoes?" "No! This..." "So you want to keep the child?" "This……" "Xing Zhai, don't go around in circles, you think I don't know? All this is a trick by the Beizheng Office to snatch Hesong from me. Listen to me: I'd rather be with Hesong than go to the adult! If you understand, you won’t bother me anymore. Go back and tell your lord that if he needs someone to accompany him, he will find a woman who doesn’t have a son.” Chacha was very enthusiastic, and Xingzhai turned pale with fright.After hearing Hideyoshi's instructions, he thought it was a simple matter, but he didn't expect Chacha to be so difficult to deal with.Wouldn't it be a joke if he went back with only mosquito repellent?Xingzhai turned his head to look at the Xingting Bureau, with a confused look on his face, sighed, and said, "Oh, this is called how to deal with errands next time? Please help me! Help me..." There was no smile on Xiang Tingju's face.She thought it was just that Hideyoshi was missing Chacha, but it didn't seem to be the case.If this was an excuse to separate Hesongwan and Chacha, she wouldn't dare to assert herself. "Please do me a favor!" Xing Zhaiyang said. Although Xingzhai looked helpless, Chacha was determined. She must have made up her mind.Seeing that the Xingting Bureau was silent, Xingzhai said: "It seems that I have no choice but to go back and report. However, besides me, there will be orders from Xinzhuang Suruga Mori Nairoi and Inada Qingzang leader Guan Bai in these two days. Come." "Anyone else?" "Yes. The horses have been prepared along the way, and Okazaki's attendant Yoshikawa has also received orders to prepare accommodation and meals. If the task cannot be completed, even if Xingzhai has a few heads, it may not be enough." The Xiangting Bureau secretly looked at Chacha, and then looked at the Dazang Bureau.Chacha was surprisingly calm.Perhaps this has long been in Hideyoshi's calculations.Xiang Tingju said: "You mean, your lord has ordered everything on the road to be arranged?" "Yes, this is all arranged by adults. If you think this has something to do with Mrs. Beizhengsuo...then Mrs. is wrong." Xing Zhai wiped the sweat from his forehead nervously, and a sly look suddenly flashed in his eyes.When the opponent's arrogance was high, he looked confused; but once the opponent showed a flaw, he immediately took the offensive.This is the ability of the guard.He continued: "Your Excellency attaches great importance to this battle. When he set off for the expedition, he also specially ordered the people of the Imperial Palace Ishikimizu Hachimangu Shrine to pray for three consecutive days from March 27." "I know that." Chacha said. "On the surface, my lord regards this expedition as a mountain tour. In fact, this battle is related to the ownership of nearly 20% of Japan's land. As long as you are on the battlefield, you can understand the painstaking efforts of your lord. Date of Oshu , because of his slow formation, he was severely scolded, and now, he is begging for mercy through the priest Rikyu and Yoshiki Kimura. The adults also sent Moto Ami Koetsu, Goto Mitsujo, and Shobayashi Rendou, who is good at Go, and Kidako Tong Kou Shijian, Mrs. Xing Ruo, who is good at dancing, and others were called to the barracks. I think Madam should know a thing or two about the reason." After Xingzhai finished speaking in one breath, Chacha finally smiled: "Haha, it seems that there are only mosquitoes and flies in the military camp." "Your Excellency is deliberately putting on the appearance of a long-term battle, but trying to minimize casualties, so that the enemy will lose their fighting spirit and surrender as soon as possible. On the contrary..." "Haha, well, I used to think that you people would only sow discord in front of adults." Xing Zhai patted his forehead and shook his head. "Madam said this..." He deliberately lost, but showed a relieved face, "But it's just mocking me for waiting, which will frighten the flies." Chacha laughed again: "So, except for Izu and Jiushan Castle, the rest have been obtained?" "Yes, they have been handed over to Mr. Tokugawa. Guan Bai's generosity is really amazing." "I heard that you are going to build a city on Ishigaki Mountain that is not inferior to Osaka and Kyoto. Has it been completed?" "This is a big project, and it hasn't been completed. However, the warehouse and kitchen have been completed, and the place to live is not a problem. Rikyu Lay and others are now living in a small temple in Yumoto Mountain. If there were no flies, Odawara would be a It’s a good place. Laymen cut down the bamboo in Jiushan and make some flower tubes, just for fun.” "Hearing you say that makes me feel at ease." "I'm not at ease!" "Xing Zhai, tell your lord that I am very unhappy." "Unhappy?" "Can I still lie? I don't want to give Hesong to the Beizheng Office. But after hearing what you said, I don't blame him. When the war is over, we must reunite our mother and son. If your lord agrees, I will Listen to him once. My lord has worked hard for the world, so I should serve him." Kozai patted his knee.This is nothing but jealousy and rivalry between women.Mrs. Dian and the Beizheng Office have already begun to fight each other.But in this struggle, there is no shortage of small pleasures.If there is no Tsurumatsu Maru, Hideyoshi will definitely let Miyoshi Hideji inherit the great cause.However, Tsurumatsumaru's birth brought about some changes in this matter. "If there is really no heir, I still have to choose the right one!" Although he doesn't know what kind of person Tsurumatsumaru will grow into in the future, Hideyoshi must hope that the one bestowed by heaven is a unique talent.In addition, in order to make Ning Ning feel at ease, she was given the first-rank position. Does this also mean that Hideyoshi will become more successful step by step? Crouching on Xiang Ting's lap, Tsurumatsumaru dozed off... A person is born without any thoughts.However, perhaps because of this person's birth, the world was in turmoil.Xingzhai looked at He Songmaru's innocent sleeping face, and suddenly felt fear in his heart: If this child hadn't come to the world, there would be no Diancheng, and there would be no dispute between Chacha and Ningning.What's more frightening is that Hideyoshi's confidants may be divided into two factions.In short, this is by no means a trivial matter.The birth of Tsurumatsumaru was definitely not caused by the ghosts of Nagamasa and Hisamasa who died in Otani Castle. Is there a hidden punishment from God on all living beings? "Xing Zhai, what are you thinking, your mission should be completed." "Yes, I am a little tired, so I will leave first." Chacha ordered the maid: "Go get some tea for Xing Zhai, and then send He Song back to the bedroom." After she finished speaking, she covered her mouth with her sleeve and laughed out loud.Before giving birth to Tsurumongmaru, Chacha had countless thoughts in her heart, such as giving birth to a child for Hideyoshi.But with Tsurumatsumaru's birth, these thoughts of hers gradually disappeared. The human mind is truly unpredictable.At first, Chacha always believed that Hesongwan was born by a curse.However, she didn't know when, she completely accepted him.In the past, Chacha was really unlucky, but since He Songwan was born, everything has improved.She believes that not only the spirits of her father and grandfather, but also her mother and uncle Nobunaga seem to have become Tsurumatsumaru's patron saints.She thought so, perhaps because she had forgiven Hideyoshi.For Tsurumatsumaru, she is willing to live an ordinary life and try her best to be a good mother—and it is precisely because of this that she has become a scheming woman. Chacha is very happy.The most powerful man in the world can be at her mercy. Thinking of this, she doesn't care about the age gap or the beauty or ugliness of her appearance. "Xing Zhai, I have another sentence, you must not forget it." "yes." "I still put children first, and adults second." "Yes. Maybe grown-ups would say the same thing." "You've also heard people say that I was able to stay by your side only because of He Song's blessing?" "This... this is nonsense! No matter what, Madam will stay by your side!" "Haha. You are really good at talking. After drinking tea, take a rest. You can go back today." After speaking, Chacha narrowed her eyes, wondering what else she was thinking. After Xingzhai left, He Songmaru, the attendant of the Food Court Bureau, went back to the tea room in the inner court on tiptoe after falling asleep.The setting sun shines on the window.At this time, the Dazang Bureau was no longer there, and the teacup that Xingzhai had just used was placed on the table. "Ma'am, you must not take it lightly." Cha Cha Dan glanced at her, but still leaned on the table, motionless. "The wife of the Beizheng Office is not an ordinary person. She must have asked you to go to Odawara to serve your lord. She must have sent an envoy to persuade you." "Why would she do that?" "Of course it's because of jealousy! Ma'am is a concubine after all." Chacha glanced at her and smiled, "Actually, it's okay, anyway, it's not the Beizheng Office, but me who is by your side." "However, if your lord orders you to go to the Beizheng Office, what should you do?" "I've made up my mind, I'll give it to her!" "But……" "It's okay, I'm just leaving temporarily. After all, I'm his biological mother. Besides, I'm younger than the Beizheng Office." "That's true. After deciding on the heir, choose the person who will take care of him and let him grow up in Osaka City with his wet nurse. This arrangement is also for the sake of the future." The Food Court has clearly regarded the Beizheng Institute as an enemy. There is a faint murderous intent in it. Chacha still had a smile on her face, and said: "I will definitely win this battle. I gave birth to this son under circumstances that no one could have imagined. Based on this alone, I have enough self-confidence—blood No one can cut off the kinship." "Words are good, but sometimes good luck can turn into disaster." "Shut up!" Chacha showed a look of embarrassment on her face, "I will be safe and sound, you don't want to say such unlucky words. Now I should work hard to fight for it. In the past, I was obsequious to the Beizheng Office and the Lord, but now I am in the early days good chance!" "So, Ma'am has a chance of winning?" "Of course! I'm the one next to your lord now." The Food Court Bureau stopped talking.What Chacha said is indeed true. Although the Odawara battlefield is full of dangers, since she is going there as a servant, then Hideyoshi will listen to her... "Don't worry." Chacha squinted her eyes and said, "Maybe someone wants to harm me, but the misfortune has already left me. Now I have the chance to win, so you can rest assured." Xiang Tingju really wanted to tell Mrs. Dian that self-confidence is often the root of bad luck, but she didn't say anything, just sighed.
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