Chapter 29 Chapter 29 Merry Dance

Ima Chuan really sat in the main hall, distractedly watching the singing and dancing in the courtyard.This is a song and dance that has spread from the city to every village since around July of the third year of Yonglu.People call it "Unbelievable Dance" or "Merry Dance".It is said that at first the villagers gathered in Hachiman Village to dance.Afterwards, it quickly became popular in other villages.Watchtowers are built, fires are lit, drummers and trumpeters stand in the center, and dancers form a circle.At the beginning, the dancers were mainly young men and women, and soon men, women and children joined in.In August and September, almost all the villages are immersed in crazy dancing, and the dancers are also dressed in dazzlingly gorgeous silk and satin.

Seeing the people carnival all night, the warriors were also infected, and they enjoyed it unknowingly.Later, people began to have wild sex regardless of the occasion, and even fornicated in broad daylight. People with good intentions attributed all this to the fact that the people saw that after Yoshimoto died in battle, Shi was really incompetent, so they despaired, and they couldn't help worrying about Shi's rudeness and incompetence.Some people even secretly said: "Someone is manipulating this matter behind the scenes, it must be Oda Nobunaga's conspiracy." Some people also said: "This is Matsudaira Sakon Tadaji from Mikawa who sent Iga's ninjas to make trouble." everywhere.

In the winter, the Merry Dance declines, and the people of Imagawa are relieved, but when the spring is warm and the flowers bloom, this kind of dance becomes popular again, and the scene is even more unbearable. Just for this night of dancing, many people sold their land and left secretly, and some young warriors never returned. "War is really boring. Once you succeed, you will die! It's better to sing and dance as much as you want while you're alive." "Yes, only the dancer knows the joy." People's morale is low, and the romantic dance makes people panic.Revenge, Shidao, war, labor, all became belongings outside the body.They declare that man is on this earth to enjoy himself.In this way, even Shizhen, who is keen on pleasure, can't sit idly by.Therefore, today he deliberately asked someone to set up a watchtower to see what the so-called romantic dance looks like.However, since the dance hall is located in the city and it is during the day, neither the dancers nor the spectators find it interesting.

"What's the meaning of this kind of dance? It's unreasonable." On one side of the helper was Senahime, and on the other side was the servant Miuraemon Yoshinori.Shi Zhen said to himself while stroking Yi Zhen's hand, which was whiter than a woman's. "My lord, it's because of the dance during the day. Come and see at night, when people can't see each other's faces clearly, I think adults can't help but participate in it." Yizhen said. "Oh?" Shizhen tightly grasped Yizhen's hands, his eyes sparkled.Sena Hime glanced at this absurd behavior from time to time, she felt that Shi Zhen's closeness to the man was deliberately done for her to see.

When Shi really called Sena Hime and asked her to follow him, Sena Hime murmured: "I am a married woman." But she was more like saying it to herself, because her heart was wavering. "Hmph! You still consider Matsudaira Motoyasu as your husband? Yuanyasu has already teamed up with Nobunaga and betrayed me." "No, that's my lord's misunderstanding. Yuan Kang had no choice but to avoid Nobunaga's edge." Shizhen didn't believe Senahime's words at all. "Don't you want to join hands with Yuan Kang to oppose me?" He curled his thin lips and called Miura Yizhen immediately. "Only you will not betray me. Come here!"

Shizhen hugged the petite Yizhen on his lap, turned to Senahime and said, "Go down." Since then, every time Sena Hime came, Shizhen always let Yizhen accompany her.It is unbelievable that whenever she sees Shizhen hugging Yizhen, Senahime will feel jealous.She suddenly had a strange idea: If I treat Yizhen as a man, how will Shizhen feel? "Stop! The Merry Dance will not be held until nighttime." Shi Zhen stood up suddenly.When Sena Hime woke up, she found her father kneeling in front of her with a strange expression. "Come here, dear. I have something to tell you. Come to my bedroom."

"yes." Sena Hime was taken aback, and quickly followed her father to stand up.The guards came to the courtyard and stopped the Merry Dance. What on earth happened?Did the father come to persuade Jianshi to stop the romantic dance, or did he come here by chance?The father in front of him was by no means the usual calm and steady man, the corners of his mouth twitched violently. "Father, what happened?" "Something has happened." Qin Yong sighed as he walked, "Don't follow, I'll tell you later." Whether her father asked her to go back to the mansion or wait in the city, Seina Hime didn't know.But his father hurriedly waved his hand, and quickly followed Shi Zhen.Sena Hime stood at the end of the corridor for a while, then couldn't help but followed.Her father's embarrassment made her involuntarily want to find out.

The cherry blossoms on the right side of the corridor are in full bloom, mixed with a very bright vermilion.In Sena Hime's eyes, that kind of vermilion was very ominous. Shizhen walked into the bedroom under the guidance of Yizhen, and Qinyong followed.Sena Hime quietly walked to the next room and sat down by the door.A maid almost cried out in shock, Sena Hime hurriedly stopped her. "Is something serious?" Shi Zhen's voice came from the next room. "Please screen everyone away." Qin Yong said. "No need. There is only one person in Yizhen by my side." Shi Zhen was very stubborn.

Qinyong was silent for a while, as if hesitating, and then seemed to have made up his mind, saying: "There is a battle report, saying that Xijun City has fallen." "Xijun City fell? Who...who...who captured it? Yuankang?" "yes." "It was captured by your son-in-law? Then, what did Fujitaro Changsho do?" When Sena Jixin came here, his hairs stood on end.The ominous premonition came true. Nishigun Castle is the residence of Uden Fujitaro Nagato, whose mother and Senahime's mother are both Imagawa Yoshimoto's younger sisters.Since Yuankang started to manage Sanhe, his power has gradually expanded to Xijun City on the border of the present Chuan clan.

Hearing that his half-brother Matsudaira Kiyomizu is about to attack Xijun, Chang Zhao, who was staying in Junfu, just returned to the city not long ago. After Yuan Yasu returned to Okazaki Castle, Shizhen thought that Matsudaira Kiyozen was suspected of colluding with Yuan Yasu, so he pushed all his family members to Yoshida and beheaded them.There are rumors in Junfu that Matsudaira Kiyomizu rebelled because of a grudge.Sena Hime heard about this and couldn't help laughing at Shi Zhen's nervousness. "What did Fujitaro do? How is my aunt?" Facing Shizhen's series of questioning, Kiyong didn't answer for a long time.

"Hateful! As expected, Yuan Yasushi was instigating behind the scenes. Now that this is the case, you should be prepared. Let Sena, Takechiyo and Agui prepare to lead them to death. What did Fujitaro do?" "Oh, when Fujitaro Changzhao arrived at the castle, the enemy had already attacked." "Bastard! Did he dance all the way there?" "There is no definite news. It is rumored that both Chang Zhao and his younger brother Chang Zhong were killed in battle." "Where's my aunt?" "she also……" "Yuan Kang, you bastard!" When Shizhen said this, he suddenly fell silent.He felt blood rushing all over his body, and he was a little dizzy.While he was enjoying himself in Junfu City, the territory left by his father has been gradually swallowed up by others.Although he hated Yuan Kang deeply, there was nothing he could do.Up to now, it is impossible for Yuan Kang to return to Junfu.Of course, Shi really didn't dare to send troops to attack Okazaki Castle.If troops are sent to conquer Yuankang, the soldiers will definitely perform a romantic dance on the way, and then disperse in a herd.It is precisely because of the defeat of the Imagawa clan that the romantic dance became popular for a while. "Kinaga, bring Hime Sena over here!" Shizhen gnashed his teeth and roared wildly. Sena Hime suddenly tensed up.Since Shi really didn't dare to attack Yuan Kang, what kind of cruel means would he take to retaliate?Just think about how he dragged men, women, old and young to beheaded outside Yoshida City, you can know how cruel Shi really is. "It can't be beheaded, it's too cheap for them, and it's too polite to burn... use nails, use saws..." When he gave orders to Ohara Hizen with his whole body trembling, even Hizen, who had always been ruthless, was dumbfounded. Uden Changzhao of Xijuncheng is the cousin of Uji Ma and Senahime.Unexpectedly, Yuan Kang mercilessly captured the city in one fell swoop and killed Yudian Changzhao.Yuan Kang, who must think carefully about everything, must have considered the consequences since he chose to take the initiative to attack.Where does he care about the life and death of his wife and children?Sena Hime wanted to cry, but her body trembled slightly. "Call her here! Bring Takechiyo and Agui! Tear them into eight pieces!" Shizhen seemed to throw something suddenly, probably to help him, and it hit the partition door, and there was a terrible folding Crack. "May I ask Sena Hime and her son what to do?" Kiyong asked in a low voice. "Hateful Yuan Kang! Do you still need to ask? Qinyong, do you want to protect her?" "Sena Hime was the former Lord's niece before she became Yuan Kang's wife." "what?" "Pudian Changzhao is also the nephew of the former master. Because the nephew was killed, but the niece is going to be executed. Kiss Yong, this kind of handling is inappropriate." "That's it?" "What's wrong with Hime Sena? Just because she didn't restrain Okazakijo's husband?" "Qin Yong, you want to use reason to suppress me?" "Sena Hime's mother is also your aunt. For your aunt's sake, please spare Sena Hime's mother and son." "No!" Shi really seemed to throw something out again.This time it is a tea bowl or a chess board.There was a broken sound in the courtyard. "I hated Moto Yasushi from the beginning. His eyes were always twinkling, he was scheming, but he pretended to be very calm. You actually recruited him as a son-in-law. Now he not only killed the Fujitaro brothers, but also killed his aunt. If I forgive him, the world will look down on me even more." People in the world look down on you, that's not the reason at all!Qin Yong refuted in his heart.In this troubled world, no one likes war.But before finding a way to stop the war, generals should bite their lips tightly and swallow tears. If you advance, you can drive thousands of soldiers away, and if you retreat, you can protect your inheritance forever. Unfortunately, how could Shi Zhen understand all this?He fell into hallucinations, enjoying himself day after day, only dreaming of peace in his spare time.But male sex, Cuju, fine wine and singing and dancing can never dispel the cloud of war, let alone bring peace to this world.This family is not dead, when will we wait? "If you punish Sena Hime and her son, you will give Yuan Yasushi an excuse to attack Suruga and Yuanjiang. It is better to keep Sena mother and son as hostages in Junfu, and then use the name of the former master to persuade Yuan Yasu... " Shi really stopped Kiyong excitedly. "Stop talking! I don't trust Sena anymore. Their mother and son must be colluding with Yuan Kang secretly, maybe one day they will introduce Yuan Kang to Junfu. Even you have been confused by Yuan Kang. Bring her!" But Qin never moved, still looking at Shizhen seriously. "If you don't listen to me, you are also guilty." Kiyong still didn't answer.He, who has always been kind, feels that there is no hope for the Imagawa clan.Not to mention Shizhen, even when Yoshimoto played with Motoyasu on the palm of the stock, he didn't attack the Okazaki people.Yuan Kang, who knew the cunning tricks of the Imagawa family well, and Uji Zhen, who lost his heart because of a momentary anger, the difference in scale was too great.When I heard that Yoshimoto died in battle, I should not hesitate to commit seppuku.Thinking of this, my heart is broken forever. "Are you going to punish Sena Hime and her son no matter what?" "yes!" "In that case, please take my head first." "Take your head?" "Yes. I personally chose Yuan Kang as my son-in-law. Although the First Master agreed, my wife and Sena Hime were not happy at that time... Besides, since you hate Yuan Kang, then blame the First Master and my relative for lack of vision. Please Take the head of Kiyong first!" Shi Zhen opened his eyes wide, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he swallowed saliva angrily. Sena Hime, who was eavesdropping in the next room, finally stood up.My heart was in a mess, and I instinctively wanted to escape from here.Finally, she struggled to get into the sedan chair in front of the gate. "Quick, go home." She ordered incoherently, already in a trance.The hatred for Yuan Kang and the love for her children have disappeared, only the imminent killing is floating in front of her eyes, and she is at a loss as if she is in a dark universe. When she woke up, the sedan chair had already stopped on the steps of her house, and the sedan chair door was opened.In the nearby major general's palace, it seems that a romantic dance will be held tonight, and the sound of practice drums can be heard from time to time.On the steps stood Awan, a fair-skinned fifteen-year-old maid. It was overcast, and it was getting dark.Many cherry blossom petals were blown off by the moist wind. "Ma'am, what's wrong, you look so pale." Awan hurried forward to support Sena.Sena Hime, who came out of the sedan chair, was like a ghost. "Ah Wan, bring the two children here." After reaching the bedroom, Hime Sena hurriedly said as if she just remembered. The Awan who was hired after Yuan Kang left was the daughter of the priest Yongjian Shimomori, the priest of the Miikechi Carp Daimyo God, and she was one of the most beautiful women in the mansion.When Yuan Kang was there, Sena Ji didn't let any younger and more beautiful women approach the mansion. It wasn't until last summer that she let Awan be her personal maid.The way Awan expresses his loyalty is very unusual.She often puts up a man's hairstyle and goes in and out of Sena Hime's bedroom. At this time, Awan brought four-year-old Takechiyo and seven-year-old Agui. "Takechiyo, Kame, come here." Hime Sena greeted. The two children sat down side by side. After the greeting, Sena Hime was still in a daze and did not speak for a long time. At last, she suddenly began to chatter in a high-pitched voice. "Listen, mother is going to die with you. Don't panic and don't cry. You are the children of Motoyasu, a Tibetan from Matsudaira, the children of Daisuke Imakawa's niece, and the children of me, Sena. Don't be ridiculed. Understand?" Four-year-old Takechiyo raised his head in surprise and looked at his unusual mother, while Agui had already started crying softly.Seven-year-old A Gui seems to have understood the meaning of his mother's words. "Gui, why are you crying? You don't understand what your mother said?" "Mother, please... please... forgive me, I must be a good boy." "Hmph! It's outrageous! Are you still the child of a general?" Sena suddenly raised a hand.Agui quickly curled up into a ball and cried again.Awan stood at the door, watching all this blankly. Sena Hime slapped Agui violently, and raised her hand high again, but it didn't fall down, she covered her face and began to cry. "Don't blame your mother for being ruthless. Agui, it's not your mother's fault, it's your father's fault. You have to remember that your father doesn't care about our life or death anymore. In order to realize his ambition, he watched you being killed... you It's unfortunate to have such a ruthless father. Don't resent me." After she finished speaking, she hurriedly pulled out her sword from her belt, and put it on Agui's neck with trembling hands.She was afraid that after her agitated emotions disappeared, she would no longer have the courage to die. "Ah!" Awan ran over in horror, and Sakai Chuji's wife also ran over. "Ma'am, what are you going to do?" Ubing slammed Senahime's sword-holding hand, and the sword fell to the ground with a sound.Sena Hime raised her head, looked at the other party blankly, and suddenly burst into tears. The light in the room gradually dimmed, and the drums in the major general's palace became louder and louder.People can't wait anymore, they want to have fun tonight, and gamble their whole lives on sensual pleasures. Usui's expression was cold and calm, she put her sword back into her clothes, and while protecting Takechiyo and Agui, she waited for Senahime to stop crying.Senahime finally stopped, and tremblingly said to Usui: "Why did you stop me? Are you going to laugh at me like that cruel man?" "Madam, please calm down first." Dui Bing reprimanded coldly, "The city lord has sent an envoy." "He sent someone here? I don't want to see him. In order to realize his ambition, he didn't even care about his wife and children, why did he send someone here!" "Ma'am!" Usui immediately interrupted Sena Hime, "The city lord finally found a way to save the lives of his wife and child, you should be happy." "What did you say?" "The person here is Suzumasa-sama Ishikawa, please call him here immediately and ask him about his painstaking efforts in detail." "For us?" Sena Hime asked back in disbelief, "Bring him here, bring the messenger here." She hurriedly straightened her messy skirt, "Ah Wan, let Lord Ishikawa come here." Not long after, Usui took Takechiyo and Agui's hands, and as soon as he and Sena Hime sat down side by side, Ishikawa Kazumasa walked in with a stern expression.He is the grandson of Ishikawa Aki, who has just been recommended as the head of the Matsudaira family along with his uncle Hikogoro Mosei.He seemed to have sensed the previous panic in the air. "How is Madam?" Shu Zheng is very attentive, but there is reprimand in his eyes.He was already twenty-five years old, and he accompanied the eight-year-old Yuan Kang to Junfu as a hostage at the age of twelve, so he knew Senahime's character very well.He had met Senahime's father and other retainers of the Junfu, and had played with Shizhen. Among the younger generation of the Matsudaira clan, Shuzheng's eloquence was outstanding. "Yu Qilang, I want to hear the message from the city lord." "Please don't worry. I am ready to die this time. Let me speak slowly." "Oh, tell me. How will you free me and the children?" "This..." Shuzheng waved his fan calmly, "My lord is completely disappointed in Shi. He has no general demeanor, is ungrateful, and indulges in drinking and sex all day long—" "Shut up, Shi is really the son of the First Lord." "Because of this, the lord is heartbroken. Instead of avenging his father, Shi Zhen resented the lord who planned to avenge Yi Yuangong, and slaughtered all the family members of the generals who defected to the lord. How ignorant, cowardly, and bastard..." As Shuzheng said, he observed Senahime's expression coldly, "If you get along with such a person, even my lord will be wronged Yuangong. Originally, the lord wanted to face to face...to break with him, but Shi Zhen this one Although the blood-drinking orangutan does not dare to fight my lord in an upright manner, it may be detrimental to his wife and children... Thinking of this, my lord's heart aches unceasingly." Sena Hime remained silent, her body trembling violently .Ushima is the guardian of Suruga, Enjiang, and Mikawa. Senahime always thought that he was absolutely superior. Unexpectedly, Motoyasu's retainers looked at him like this and abused him with such contemptuous words.But if you think about it carefully, what Shuzheng said is also true. "If you really have one-tenth of the wisdom and courage of Yoshimoto, the lord said that he would take his wife and children back to Okazaki City, thinking that Yoshimoto would take revenge. Considering the future, he should never stop him. He is shameless , A villain who doesn't pay attention to filial piety, how can he consider long-term things, let alone compassion. He will kill his wife and children in a moment of anger... In this way, the wife will definitely be in a panic I've messed up my mind. Therefore, my lord ordered us to come and resolve this matter." Sena Hime remained silent, but trembling.Since Yuan Kang understands her temperament and has such an accurate view of Shizhen, what else can she say. "The lord considers that Shi is really cruel, and has been thinking hard about how to protect you, and finally made up his mind to attack Xijun City. So, on the evening of the tenth..." "Wait!" Ji Sena finally raised her hand and stopped the counting, "So, the lord attacked Xijun City to save us?" "Exactly. Didn't Madam even notice this?" "Why did capturing my cousin's city turn out to be a good way to save us? Please explain to me clearly." "Yes." Shuzheng nodded, "Madam must also know that in terms of martial prowess, Yu Dian Zhang Zhao is not as good as my lord's little finger, because he is just a young man who is addicted to wine and sex." "Please be careful with your words. Fujitaro is my cousin." "I'm just telling the truth. When he returned to the city in a panic, the city had already been captured by my lord. He didn't know about it. He even asked the Okazaki people around him about the battle situation and whether his wife and children were safe. Although it was at night , I can’t see the human face clearly, but as the lord of the city, he doesn’t distinguish between the enemy and the enemy, and his head is easily taken. It’s ridiculous for such a person to be the lord of the city!” "Is that how he was killed?" "Yes. He is such a fool, even if the lord wants to save him, there is nothing he can do. But please rest assured, Madam, Fujitaro's children are safe and sound. I will go to see Shizhen tomorrow morning and negotiate with him. Just leave the wife and the young master alone, if there is half a word, Fujitaro's family will be beheaded immediately." A sneer appeared on Shuzheng's face. Sena Hime froze and remained silent.She finally understood what Ishikawa meant.The attack on Yudian Zhangzhao in Xijun City was Yuan Yasushi's trick to save her and Takechiyo.As a strategy, offense is indeed enough to make Shizhen reflect.For Ujima, the two sons of Shinchiro and Toshiro, the heroes of the Imagawa clan, Udon Chosho, are indeed worth exchanging for Sena Hime and her son. "It's getting dark, light up the lamp." Ubing ordered, and Ah Wan immediately brought the candlestick.Ubing gently stroked the two children who had finally calmed down. "Take Chiyo and Ms. Agui, don't be afraid, your father has already made arrangements to keep you safe and sound." Drumbeats came from afar, with singing in between.It seems that not only the Major General's Palace, but also singing and dancing everywhere.Maybe there was a romantic dance in the city too, and Shi really watched it dejectedly. "Madam not only failed to understand the painstaking efforts of the lord, but also wanted to kill the young lord with her own hands. It's unbelievable." Ishikawa said rightly. Seina Hime's face was pale and her lips were tightly closed. "Go to negotiate with Shi Zhen tomorrow, and before the result comes out, please don't act rashly. These are the original words of the lord, please keep them in mind." Sena Hime nodded slightly, as if in a dream.She firmly believed in the authority of Junfu, the earth fan disintegrated in a moment, and she felt a big black hole suddenly split in the ground under her feet.Even Ishikawa and Qilang Shuzheng can express their contempt for Shizhen unabashedly, and Yuan Yasu obviously abandoned Shizhen who is not worth mentioning. "Shu Zheng, just to be on the safe side, I would like to ask one more question, what if you really don't want to exchange us for the children of Yudian?" "At that time, my lord will definitely take Yudian's two sons to attack Junfu..." Shuzheng said categorically, but his heart was trembling unceasingly.When he left Okazaki Castle, he never expected that West County Castle would be captured so soon. "Udian is not easy to deal with, and I'm afraid it won't be easy to win. If something happens to Takechiyo and Sena during this period, it's too late to remedy it. You go to Junfu quickly." At that time, hearing what Yuan Yasu said, Shuzheng had already prepared the death plan Prepare.He believed that Ujishin would kill Takechiyo and Senahime before the fall of Nishijun Castle. "Please don't worry, my lord. I will never let them kill Takechiyo. If anything happens, Shichiro and I will accompany him to the underworld." Yuan Kang tightly grasped Shuzheng's hand, and said, "Thank you!" When he barely said this, tears were streaming down his face, and he couldn't help but turn his head away. Before Ishikawa Shuzheng set off, Motoyasu had led the main force to advance to Natori Mountain, and asked Matsudaira Sakon Tadaji and Hisamatsu Sado Shoutoshin to attack Nishi County. Hisamatsu Sado Mori Toshikatsu is the husband of Yuan Yasushi's biological mother Yu Da. According to the agreement with Nobunaga, he will continue to stay in Aguju Castle.On this expedition, he personally led his eldest son Saburo Taro to lead the army to echo Yuan Kang.Yuan Kang seems to want to rely on his relatives to rescue his relatives. In this battle, Hisamatsu Sado and his son fought bravely, and Matsudaira Sakon Tadji's strategy also achieved unexpected success.Chuji has many Iga ninjas join the fight.He sent Iga's Banshige, Bantaro Zaemon, and Koga's Tara Shiro Hirotoshi and a group of eighteen people to sneak into the city first, and when the troops outside the city attacked, they set fire from the inside to respond. The Pelican army was thrown into chaos, mistakenly thinking that someone in the army was in rebellion.Udian Zhangzhao, who came from Junfu, dared not enter the city, and fled directly to Natori Mountain, mistaking Yuan Kang's army for his own army on the way.After Changzhao and his younger brother were killed, the rest of the people were defeated.Overnight, Xijun Castle was captured by Hisamatsu Sado, and Changzhao's two children became prisoners. When Shuzheng heard the news on the way, he finally let go of his hanging heart, but he felt uneasy.There are hostages for exchange, but before Danshi really kills Takechiyo's mother and son, can he rush to Junfu?Fortunately, Shuji arrived at Junfu just as Seinahime was about to kill Agui. "I won't repeat it again. Now that I've come here, no matter what happens, I won't let Shizhen touch Takechiyo with a finger." Suzheng finished speaking and withdrew. If Shi is really a sensible person, then he will calm down and consider the gains and losses.Matsudaira Motoyasu has left.If he hurt Yudian's orphan because he hated Yuankang, he would undoubtedly lose the support of Yudian's family.It is better to lose one than to lose two. Smart people will make rational judgments, but stupid Shi may really be angry for a while, regardless of gains and losses... Listening to the drums that have not stopped all night, the number is tossing and turning. Consider the next day's negotiations.Yuan Kang worked hard to get the hostages for exchange.Will this move kill the hostages on both sides, or will they be rescued? At six o'clock in the morning, just as he opened his eyes, he deliberately left his hair untied and shaved, looking tired from the journey, and left the room after drinking a sip of water. "I am the old Ishikawa Susho of the Matsudaira family in Okazaki Castle. I have an urgent matter to meet with Daisuke Jibu. Please open the gate." Knowing that Ujima was still asleep, he deliberately shouted loudly. The city gate opened.Ishikawa was entering the living room, and the servants were still cleaning the house. "I watched the dance until late last night, and my lord is still awake." A sleepy servant brought tea and opened the nearby window.Ishikawa Suzumasa did not answer, he stood up and looked at the courtyard bathed in the rising sun. A high watchtower was erected in the courtyard, and the mess below the stage was obviously the trace left after singing and dancing.Shi is really still sleeping.If he was woken from a deep sleep, he would be irritable all day long, so the personal guards never dared to wake him up rashly.That's fine too, I'm thinking. When Shi Zhen woke up, it was past nine o'clock.He was fully dressed, and staggered over with the guards with knives and Miura Yizhen. Seeing the truth, Shizhen shook his shoulders, gritted his teeth and said: "You are the retainer of Yuan Kang's bastard, look at your virtue!" "I didn't expect that." Shuzheng looked unexpected, and said with his head sideways, "I thought the adults would praise me, but I was reprimanded when I didn't want to..." "Don't pretend to be sullen, the numbers are right. There have been battle reports that Yuan Yasu and Nobunaga colluded and killed my hero Uden Changsho Fujitaro brothers." "My lord and Nobunaga are working together? What's going on?" "You still want to pretend? If not, why did Yuan Kang transfer the main force to Natori Mountain?" "Please calm down, my lord. I came here in a hurry just to report the battle situation to my lord." "Report the situation?" "That's right, so I came overnight and waited at the base of the castle before dawn. My lord pushed the troops to the Natori Mountain area to relieve the danger of Nishi-gun Castle. As for the collusion with Nobunaga, it is pure nonsense. Your lord's words are so absurd, I'm really ashamed." Shuzheng cleverly blocked Shizhen's mouth. Shi Zhen's whole body trembled, and he was too angry to speak. "You're still justifiable...speak on! If there is even half a lie, I will definitely tear you to pieces." "My lord, please listen to me. Uden Changsho's cousin Matsudaira Sakon Tadaji, because of his resentment for the murder of his wife and children, persuaded Hisamatsu Sado, an ally of the Oda family, to attack Nishigun Castle. My lord Gong Yasushi said this I was very worried, so I immediately sent troops to reinforce Xijun, so I just arrived at Natori Mountain. I swear to the gods, this matter is absolutely true." "Then...then...why did Yuanyasu kill Fujitaro?" "I didn't expect that." Shu Zheng bit his lips tightly with regret on his face. "Didn't expect that? You mean Brother Fujitaro is still alive?" Shi Zhen felt very oppressed in his chest, he pulled the table over and coughed violently, "If you deceive me, I...I will kill you!" "Who is spreading rumors and causing trouble? Shuzheng is deeply saddened." "Then...then, you mean that Yuan Kang has not betrayed his heart?" "Yes! If Mr. Changzhao can hold on for another day and a half, he will be able to defend the city of Xijun." Just as the bearded and haired man said this, he burst into tears. "By the time my lord arrived, Xijun City had already fallen into the enemy's hands. When Lord Changzhao was defeated and fled, he was in such a panic that he regarded the enemy as an ally and was decapitated by the other party. My lord thought that if he retreated like this, it would be a tribute to the deceased. Duke Yuan was unrighteous, so he immediately sent envoys to the city to rescue the two orphans of Mr. Changzhao before returning to Okazaki Castle. If you don’t believe me, please take my head, even Takechiyo and Suruga from Junfu Ma'am, you can also kill them together." "You said... Changzhao's children were saved by Yuan Kang?" "It is true. My lord planned carefully and finally rescued the orphan. He thought he would be rewarded by the adults, so he asked me to come and report immediately. This is what the lord said personally." Hearing that Shuzheng was so righteous, Shizhen's swollen eyes gradually showed doubts and doubts. "Your words are far from what I heard..." Shizhen looked back at Miura Yizhen, and then immediately turned to Shuzheng. "You said that he planned a bitter plan to rescue the two children just now?" "My lord told Sado Mamoru and Sakon that if they killed the two children of Changzhao, the Okazaki people would definitely fight them to the death, even if they all died in battle. My lord asked them to think about it and answer immediately." "How did they react?" "The lord's wife and children are in Junfu. If Changzhao's two children are killed, the lord will not be able to rescue his wife and children. If the other party does not hand over the two children, they will have to fight to the death." Yoshikazu Miura nodded.Shi Zhen glanced at him. "That's right... have they surrendered their two children?" "No." Shuzheng shook his head, "They still refused to hand over their children. My lord then made a living... He promised Sado Mamoru and Zuo Jin that after getting the two children from the long-term care, he would immediately exchange them for his wife and children , and then parted ways with Junfu. This is just a temporary solution. Otherwise, the two orphans would not be rescued. My lord did this as a last resort, and my lord should be a clear lesson. Let me promise to exchange Changzhao’s orphan for my lord’s wife and children , and then make a long-term plan." Shuzheng gradually turned to the topic.His forehead and armpits were already dripping with sweat. Shizhen looked back at Miura Yizhen.Miura Yoshijin tilted her head like a woman, and met Ujima's eyes.It never occurred to him that Shuzheng had such an explanation.Shi really shouldn't have watched Yu Dian Changzhao's child be killed.In that case, there is no other way but to exchange Sena mother and son according to Shuzheng's suggestion. In this way, Shi really lost.But he said, "I'm worried that Yuan Kang is playing tricks again." "Isn't it too cruel to send Mrs. Sekiguchi to the remote Okazaki Castle?" "Are you disregarding the life and death of Fujitaro's orphan just because you sympathize with your wife?" "I'm afraid Madam doesn't want to leave me..." Shi Chuanshu was listening to the conversation between the two with his breath held.Whether or not he can live up to his mission this time depends on the opinion of Yizhen, the real favorite of the clan.Shizhen couldn't make a judgment with his own mind, so he asked Yizhen. "Reject him first, and then..." Yizhen straightened his upper body.For Yoshijin, Senahime is his rival in love.He really hoped to expel Senahime from Junfu, but deliberately pretended to be sympathetic, and then slowly said that Senahime should be exchanged for hostages.That kind of subtle jealousy is of course beyond comprehension.Shuzheng knelt on the floor, watching Yizhen's reaction closely. "If your lord suspects that Yuan Kang is playing tricks, you can ask Shu Zheng to write an oath here to ensure that Yuan Kang has not betrayed Junfu." "Write the affidavit? Then?" "Then, hand over the wife and children to Shuzheng. Sakai Chuji's wife and children are still here, and Shuzheng will not fail to rescue the orphan of Udian Changzhao." Hearing this, Shi Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, turned around and said rightly: "You heard it too. Can you write me an oath to guarantee that Yuan Kang did not betray me?" "Yes." Shu Zheng knelt down on the floor.Tears welled up in his eyes, and he dared not raise his head.He has made up his mind, and even if Shi really wants him to have a caesarean section to show his loyalty, he will not hesitate.Shu is thanking the gods in his heart.If the indecisive Clan really chooses an important minister who knows everything about the fire, his strategy may have already gone bankrupt.He said loudly: "My lord has no heart of betrayal, and he is not afraid to write an oath. The two children of Mr. Changzhao, even if they abandon their wealth and life, they will be sent to Junfu safely." "That's it." Shizhen looked back at Yizhen, and said, "You prepare immediately." Yizhen calmly arranged the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, just waiting for the oath to be written. Early the next morning, Ishikawa Shuzheng left Junfu with Senahime and the child.Now that the negotiation is over, there is no need to stay in Junfu for a while.Seina Hime and Agui sat in the sedan chair, guarded by the Sekiguchi family's retainers; Ishikawa Kazumasa put Takechiyo on his horse, just in case.When they left the mansion, the sky was still a little hazy, and from time to time they could meet men and women who had danced wildly last night and were rushing home sleepily. Shu was galloping his horse in the morning mist, looking back inadvertently, he saw Junfu City hidden in the cherry blossoms, as if he had surpassed the joys and sorrows of the world.Sakai Chuji's family is still in Junfu, but as long as Chang Zhao's two children return safely, they should also be able to return to Okazaki quickly.The river embankment of the Abe River is full of cherry blossoms, and the petals fall like snow in the wind, which makes people unable to bear to walk on the flowers.The clouds will soon dissipate, and Mount Fuji will reveal its majestic appearance, evoking infinite thoughts. When he was twelve years old, Shu was accompanying eight-year-old Takechiyo along this road to Junfu as a hostage. That evening, it was freezing cold... For the next ten years, he and Yuan Kang struggled hard in the long night.But today, they finally walked out of the night step by step and ushered in the light.但冥冥之中，又是谁为他们揭开了黑夜的帷幕？ 小竹千代的头发散发出芳香，钻进数正的鼻孔。数正紧咬双唇，不禁潸然泪下。 昨天，他奉命写下誓书，按下血印后，便立刻出了城。那时如在梦中，好像已用尽了全身的气力，摇摇晃晃地到了城门，其间几欲摔倒。 I am still alive!更重要的是，元康一直心急如焚的事终于见分晓；他以生命做赌注的计策也终于奏效。想到竹千代、濑名姬和阿龟小姐平安得救，数正感到一阵阵眩晕，双腿发软。 数正好不容易走过护城河，靠在柳树上，他哽咽难言，泪水倾泻而来，甚至担心自己会倒在此处，不能动弹。他不知道自己是如何走回少将宫的。 “数正，你怎么了？”濑名姬急急地跑出来，问道。数正想笑，但已笑不出来了，他拼命压制着的感情，顷刻间化作号啕大哭。“夫人……平安了……平安了……”他一边说一边向隔壁房间走去，结果脚下踩空，摔个大跟头。 濑名姬和父亲亲永也欣喜若狂。今日一早，他们终于得以匆匆忙忙离开骏府。 竹千代好像感觉到背后的数正在颤抖。“叔叔，您不舒服吗？”他回头问道。数正抚摸着小竹千代的头，呵呵笑了。“公子，马上就可以看到富士山了，那是日本最伟大的山。”樱花纷纷飘落到主从二人身上。 数正一行在途中歇息了两宿，终于进入了冈崎的领地。一切都在计划之中。 因为得到氏真的命令，吉田城守军小心护卫着数正一行前往西郡城。驻守西郡城的，是久松佐渡守和他的长子。元康已将西郡城送给了久松佐渡守，大概是他看到亲生母亲现在的丈夫为人诚实厚道的缘故。 佐渡守令庶出的长子弥九郎定员驻守旧领阿古居城，嫡子三郎太郎胜元驻守西郡城，而他自己则准备前往冈崎，在元康出征时留守以负责防卫。因此，他在西郡加入数正一行，一起前往冈崎。队伍顿时增添了活力。 数正时刻伴随竹千代左右，与他同食共眠，连竹千代去方便，他也亲自服侍。他总是将竹千代放在自己的马鞍上，不让他坐轿。“公子，身为著名的武将之子，必须从现在开始学习骑马。”竹千代逐渐与数正熟悉起来，他紧闭嘴唇，傲然地点点头。 但濑名姬越接近冈崎城，就越显得焦躁不安。她还未到过冈崎城。那里有许多她不认识的家臣，还有对她不一定抱有好感的领民，这一切都让她深感不安。一行人终于到了离冈崎只一里之遥的大平树林，城内的武士和百姓已经在此迎候。 元康在骏府做人质时，曾经回来为祖先扫墓，那时到这里欢迎他的是衣衫褴褛的家臣们。可今天，除了家臣们，还有僧侣尼姑，甚至可以看到为数众多的普通百姓。他们衣着整洁，面容丰润，已经今非昔比了——坚强的意志终于使得他们熬过了难关。 平岩七之助无限感慨地从城内迎了出来。他也是十三年前陪伴元康去骏府做人质的侍卫之一。他站在绿芽初绽的樱花树和苍翠的松树之间，抬眼望着竹千代和幼年的伙伴石川数正。那匹坐骑好像并不那么矫健，但当栗色的马背上傲然挺立的数正和竹千代出现时，他禁不住一拍大腿，失声叫道：“与七郎终于平安归来！”他分开人群，快步跑到人马前，“主公非常高兴。他已经等不及了。与七郎，快！” 平岩有些不知所措，哈哈狂笑起来。他的姿态和笑声太过怪异，竹千代也忍不住笑了，他转过头去，望着数正。 数正没有笑，昂起头，满脸忧郁。