Chapter 15 Chapter Fourteen

After leaving Namba, there is a village on the southern plateau, bathed in sunshine.Every household is covered with juniper bark eaves, and many windows are opened.The relaxed and lively atmosphere here is rare in other places.Perhaps it was under the protection of Midou that the residents could live and work in peace and contentment.When you get closer, you will find that the Zhuangzi is surrounded by rivers on three sides, and the houses are much larger than imagined. The people's lives seem to be very prosperous.It is said that it used to be the Ministry of Jade Making, but now it is a place where jade is made.

Until he entered the village, Hataro didn't look back.Suifeng, Ajun and Xinjin followed closely behind, and headed forward.There is a river to the south, and you can walk down to the river—at this moment, Hataro turned and entered a door on the left.The courtyard wall of this house is surrounded by strong ship planks that are rare here, and the courtyard is full of pine trees.A rare iron hexagonal lantern hangs in the entrance, which has a somewhat western style.The pillars are slender logs, and the walls are painted dark brown.There is a stone step on the right, and at the end is a river.Ships can dock freely here, but it is not a pier for unloading.This must be someone's other garden, Xinjin thought to himself.

Suddenly, Ah Jun ran to the front in short steps and shouted: "The master is back—" Footsteps came from the entrance, and the partition door opened.Eight women in the same attire as Ah Jun prostrated themselves on the ground, welcoming everyone. Hataro took off his shoes without saying a word, turned his head to signal the two people behind him to follow, and walked into the house. "This residence is quite different. It doesn't smell like a Buddhist temple, but smells like musk and sea tides everywhere." Sui Feng took off his dilapidated straw sandals, put them on the stone slab in front of the entrance, and said, "I heard that pirates are on land. Your house is very elegant. But your pillars are a little thinner here."

He presumptuously sized up the women, then followed Hataro in.Nobujin remained at the entrance, untying his shoelaces with his back to the girls.Ah Jun brought the footwashing water.Like well water, the cold feeling penetrated the skin, suddenly evoking Nobuki's worries about traveling. Ah Jun bit his cuff and grabbed Xin Jin's tired feet. "Master Tokuro..." Xinjin was startled.He looked around vigilantly, suspecting that he was hallucinating. "Mr. Fujikuro, this servant recognized you at the first sight." It's not a hallucination.The one who spoke was Ah Jun, who was leaning over.She poured water on Shinkin's muddy feet. "My son has worked hard."

"No!" Tokuro was a little overwhelmed. "I'm not Fujikuro, I'm Ogawa Iori." "Yes." Ah Jun nodded obediently, and massaged Xinjin's ankle with her slender fingers, her shoulders began to tremble.The other women have all left. "It's changed." Ah Jun whispered again, "everything has changed since the old city owner a hundred years ago." Nobukami looked around cautiously again. "Whose house is this?" "It's Xiong Ruoguan's mansion. At that time..." Ah Jun paused, holding Xinjin's right foot in his palm like holding up a treasure. "At that time, Lily followed Miss Yu to Okazaki safely...she has also left Okazaki now."

"What... what did you say?" "You still don't know about Okazaki?" "Oh, you mean Yu Da?" "Master Shimono decided to follow Oda, Matsudaira was afraid of the suspicion of the Imagawa family..." "Oh, no wonder." "I heard that Miss Yu has been forced to leave Master Songping and has been tortured." "She left Guangzhong?" "Yes." Ah Jun lowered his head again, his shoulders trembled, and hurriedly wiped Xinjin's feet dry.Xinjin stared closely at Ah Jun's neck.He just heard the good news that Yu Dasheng gave birth to a son, but...

After entering the living room, Xinjin still couldn't calm down, and he didn't want to join the conversation between Hataro and Suifeng. Yu Da was alienated after giving birth to a child... This is too similar to their mother's experience.Poor mother, pitiful Yu Da, pitiful Yu Guoyixiang, Xinjin thought of men, and thought of the whole world.Men also don't like fighting or torturing women.In many cases, they make women suffer, often in order to avoid disputes... The behavior of belittling women may be to alleviate the pain of the beloved woman after being taken away, which is nothing more than self-deception.

Even before the sun set, dinner was served.There is no wine, but there are delicacies from mountains and seas.Portaro and Suifeng are still talking.This may be called sympathy.Sui Feng fell in love with Bo Taro's knowledge, and Bo Taro also greatly appreciated Sui Feng's words. Follow the wind, the true Dharma should be able to deal with every major illness, or eliminate it, or cure it.Bo Taro believes that in this troubled world, the only way to fight against force is with force.The national style is already like this, and we need to act as soon as possible. "Then, let's take a gamble to see who can win." Suifeng smiled, "I will go to visit all the generals in the world and let them uphold the Buddha's ambition. Takeda from Kai, Uesugi from Echigo, Hojo from Sagami ..." Sui Feng said while snapping his fingers.Hataro smiled and said, "I will do the same, but I will only visit one of them." Hataro looked back at Nobuchi with a smile from time to time.He seemed to want Xinjin to get something out of it.But Xinjin is already tired of the discussion between the two.Potaro may have noticed something, after removing the food, he called Ah Jun to his side, and said softly: "Take Xiao Chuan to rest—you, stay with him today."

"Ah... yes." Ah Jun's face turned red up to the ears.Ah Jun was born in the Hijikata clan who were expelled from the Mizuno clan.When Yu Da got married, she served as one of the substitutes.When she was brought to Anxiang City, when Oda Nobuhide asked her name, she replied without fear, "My name is Yu Da." At that time she thought that she would definitely be killed, and imagined all the cruel punishments.However, Nobusu did not kill her, but handed her over to Hataro.She was then sent to the Bear Residence, along with five other girls, to guard the shrine.Ah Jun's tense heart gradually relaxed.

After Mizuno Tadamasa passed away, the Hijikata tribe was expelled from the Mizuno family immediately, and Shimono Mori took refuge in Oda.What makes this woman feel sad the most is the emotional entanglement between Hataro's younger sister Yu Kuni and Shimono Morimoto.When Yu Guo left Xiong Mansion for Izumo, he broke down in tears.From then on, Ah Jun's heart turned cold.The belief in her heart disappeared without a trace, and she was full of doubts and could not find any sustenance.What is the master?What is a man?What is a woman?So Portaro sent Ah Jun to Osaka Ishiyama Mido, probably because he was afraid that her emotions would affect the other five women.

Her father, Quan Goro, was also able to live in Mido through Hataro. If it was Ajun in the past, he would definitely be grateful to Hataro.But now, she felt that even these favors from Hataro were not credible.Hataro is a priest, enshrining the gods, but he donated a lot of money to Midou of the Ichiko sect.This made it difficult for Ah Jun to understand.Moreover, it is said that he follows the Imagawa clan, but he has a good relationship with Oda, and that he belongs to the Oda clan, and he often protects Gongoro and Nobukaki.Portaro's every move made Ah Jun incomprehensible.She didn't even expect that Portaro would let her spend the night with Xinjin.There used to be a woman who spent the night with the guests here. If Portaro ordered that kind of woman to accompany Xinjin, maybe Ah Jun would propose to go by himself.She had a lot to tell Nobujin, about Kariya, about Okazaki.But her thoughts were actually seen by Portaro.She could never escape his eyes... Thinking of this, Ah Jun felt a chill down his spine. "The bedroom is ready." Ah Jun smoked incense in the bedroom, and then returned to the living room. Hataro said to Xinjin: "Are you tired? Go rest first, you're welcome." He didn't even look at Ajun, and continued to talk about Mount Hiei with Suifeng. "Forgive me to say goodbye first." Xinjin got up and went to the corridor.Ah Jun stood there.Seeing Shin's thin shoulders, she burst into tears. "What's wrong?" "No...nothing..." Walking to the door of the bedroom, she knelt on the ground and let Xin Jin go in first.Nobukaki removed the knife and hung it on the knife holder.Only to hear Ah Jun say out of breath: "The master ordered the servant to accompany the young master." The night has grown cold. Xin took a closer look at Ah Jun who was lying on the ground.It was not that he had never had contact with women, nor was it the first time he had received such a reception.But when he saw Ah Jun today, he thought of Yu Da who was forced to leave her husband just after giving birth.A woman in troubled times... Ah Jun also carries such sadness on his body. "Did Hataro order it?" Nobujin asked.Ah Jun didn't answer, but looked up at Xinjin. "You... often spend the night with guests?" Ah Jun shook his head vigorously, and her lips moved. "Hautaro must want us to talk more about Kariya. It's hot. Turn off the lights and let's talk by the window." Ah Jun went in and turned off the light.The window suddenly turned black, and in this black frame, the stars in the night sky and Nobukaki's figure could be seen. "Miss Yu..." Knowing that the other party could no longer see his expression clearly, Ah Jun calmed down a lot, and said, "My servant's cousin Lily said that the miss may be forced to leave with the Lord Songping." "do not go……" "Yes. That's why Ms. Lily left Okazaki one step at a time and went to Zhenzaki Temple to become a nun." This bedroom seemed to be on the river bank, and there was the sound of gurgling water outside, mixed with the sound of oars from night boats.Xinjin nodded and looked at Ah Jun.His eyes gradually got used to the darkness around him, and Ajun's figure came into Nobuki's eyes again.He thought of Yu Da and Yu Guo again.Ah Jun's voice was very similar to Yu Guo's. "Lily said that the lady and the city owner are very affectionate, even outsiders feel pitiful..." "Oh." "But...the world is really cruel." Xinjin didn't speak.Ah Jun was already lying on the ground, crying. Shimono Morimoto took refuge in Oda, and Imagawa will definitely send people to Okazaki for serious negotiations.As Nobumoto's brother-in-law, Matsudaira Hirochu, Imagawa must also choose Okazaki.In this case, Guangzhong can only show his loyalty to the Jinchuan family only by breaking up with Yu Da. The world is really unpredictable.Guangzhong's father, Qingkang, forcibly took the mother of Xinjin's siblings away from Zhongzheng, but Guangzhong is now being forced by the Imagawa family to part ways with Yu Da.Who is responsible for these miseries? At this time, Ah Jun, who was crying on the ground, suddenly threw himself on Xinjin's lap. "My lord... Please... please. You...you kill me. My lord!" Shinjin took a step back in surprise.Seeing Ah Jun desperately hugging him, Yu Guo's already blurred face appeared before his eyes again.The smell of her body, her warm little hands, her fair skin, her trembling voice... "I don't believe in the Buddha's salvation. I can't see happiness tomorrow... If this goes on, I will definitely go crazy and die. I don't want to live anymore, I don't want to be a woman. You kill me... I beg you... Vine Mr. Jiulang." Ah Jun knew that Xinjin was homeless.He could no longer be reunited with his loved ones. Xinjin was taken aback by Ah Jun, and unconsciously put his hand on Ah Jun's shoulder.He was afraid that A Junzhen would become delirious, and his heart was filled with sympathy for a moment.Seeing Xinjin put his hand on his shoulder, Ah Jun took advantage of the situation and snuggled up.She didn't realize that the moment she snuggled up to her, she had lost all rationality.The nostalgia for the old master and the sympathy for Xinjin's tragic fate turned into a strange feeling. "Please... Mr. Tokuro. Please..." Her sobs gradually turned into shyness and temptation.Xinjin thought of Yu Guo.Yu Guo grabbed him in the same way, begging and telling. "Master Tokuro..." "Yu Guo..." Xin Jin called out Yu Guo's name as if possessed by a ghost.But Ah Jun didn't notice it, and still choked up.Yu Guo's face appeared in front of Xin Jin's eyes.Her breath, her skin, her panting... A thought of depravity emerged from the bottom of his heart.Instead of suffering all day long, it is better to crush this pain to pieces! "Yu Guo..." "Ah...um." Ah Jun seemed to have forgotten his name, and threw his whole body into Xinjin's arms... Probably the wind was blowing, and Xinjin felt that the stars above his head were singing.The sweat that had just receded poured out again.Soon, the sound of night watchmen came from outside.It is already Haishi.The conversation between Portaro and Suifeng may still be going on, but their voices cannot be heard here. Xinjin suddenly woke up and let go of Jun gently.But Ah Jun seemed afraid that he would leave, so he snuggled up again.She naturally regained her sanity.She didn't know whether it was because of shame, surprise, or regret that she hadn't been in contact with the opposite sex for more than 20 years, but her whole body was stiff, and she didn't dare to breathe.Xinjin backed away, but Ah Jun still didn't let him go.The aroma emanating from the black hair stimulated Nobukin's sense of smell.He hugged Ah Jun tightly again forgetfully. Reason occasionally suppresses the needs of nature.Conversely, instinct often changes the direction of reason.Both Xinjin and Ajun don't want to live anymore.When he let go of the hands holding Ah Jun, his determination was already unshakable. Although he was attracted by the other party, when he was lying with Ah Jun, all he could think about was Yu Guo.This made Xinjin start to despise himself, thinking: "Even if it's atonement, I have to... kill Ah Jun, and then commit suicide." Before Ah Jun left Xinjin's embrace, he thought the same way.Although Ah Jun felt ashamed of his profligacy just now, he didn't regret it.She used to serve Yudai in Kariya back then, and occasionally saw Nobukaki.Just when she decided to leave this world, she got Xinjin's warmth. "Death is also in peace..." She suddenly thought of such a sentence, and just left Xinjin's embrace in satisfaction. "Ah Jun, can I light the lamp?" "Yes." Ah Jun put on his clothes in the dark, always feeling that there was a pair of eyes watching her from behind.She took the flint and hit it lightly.Beautiful sparks flying around.Ah Jun burst into excitement.light is on.Although the wick was thin, the flames lit up the room.Xinjin must be able to see her clearly—a woman who gave her body for the first time.Thinking of this, Ah Jun blushed with shame. "Ah Jun." "exist." "Not only will I kill you, but I will also die. Actually..." Xinjin closed his eyes and said, "When I was in Xiong Mansion, I decided to survive. It was a mistake. You and I are unfortunate people. will take care of us." Ah Jun raised his head, then lowered it hastily.For some reason, Ah Jun felt that sitting by the window with closed eyes was so respectable and amiable, and she wished she could rush over again. "No, I can't." She bowed her head and said, "I can't let you die. If the son is dead, I will become a sinner who killed the lord." After finishing speaking, Ah Jun realized what he was talking about.However, these words made her make up her mind: "Even if I die, Mr. Tokuro will not..." Xinjin smiled sadly and said: "You don't have to worry. Even if I live, I am useless. I am willing to die myself." "No, I can't! That's not acceptable! The servants will die in peace." Ah Jun slowly leaned towards Xinjin. The surroundings fell silent.A trace of remorse suddenly arose in Xinjin's heart.Ah Jun is so lovable.In this world, there is actually one person who calls him the master who is homeless.He wanted to say that based on this alone, he would die without regret.But looking at the serious eyes of Ah Jun who was nestled on his lap, he couldn't say, "Why do you let me be so close?" Hearing Xinjin's words, Ah Jun realized the weight of those words just now.Do not let the letter near death, do you want to live?Why live?Who do you live with?how to liveAh Jun gently took his hands away from Xinjin's lap, and kept saying that he wanted to serve Xinjin, but what was he really thinking in his heart?But she has no dirty calculations, but a sincere feeling.Even if you let the other party live for you, you must live on.Live on your own!Thinking of this, Ah Jun suddenly realized, "Is this love?" "Why don't you speak! Do you want me to live while you want to die?" Ah Jun shook his head vigorously. "Xiao Chuan, have you slept yet?" It was Hataro's voice, "I'm very confused, and I want to talk to you. If I fall asleep, I'll do it tomorrow." Xinjin hurriedly got up and opened the partition, "I haven't slept yet. We talked a little bit about Kariya." "Will it interrupt your conversation?" Hataro seemed to have read the minds of the two of them, with a smile on his face showing a dimple.Before Xinjin could nod his head, he entered the room by himself. "After listening to Suifeng's bold words, how do you feel?" "With the wind..." "Yes. He decided to start lobbying from Takeda in Kai, and spread the Buddha's will to famous tyrants everywhere, so as to quell the troubled times and bring back peace. He also said that Master Tianhai will revive Buddhism... This dream is really majestic Kuo, no, it should be said to be interesting." Ah Jun tidied up the quilt, she was calmer than Xin.Portaro keenly sensed the atmosphere here, and said with a smile, "Suifeng is very worried about you, let me take a look." "Worried about Suifeng...I...Iori?" "Yes, he said, your heart is ashamed, if possible, you might as well become a monk and go lobbying with him... This is really a thought that follows the wind." "Suifeng wants me to become a monk...it's a surprise." Xinjin glanced at A Jun stiffly, and A Jun also widened his eyes.Hataro didn't know what to think of, and suddenly laughed out loud.Ah Jun and Xin Jin held their breath. "Although Suifeng's idea is ridiculous, it's worth listening to." Hataro shook his shoulders and continued: "You... Ogawa Iori, do you understand what it means to become a monk?" Xinjin and Ah Jun looked at each other again.Xin Jin said: "I thought that letting me, Yizhi, become a monk was to let me see through the world of mortals for the second time and escape from the outside world." "Hahaha... It seems that you also think that being a monk is a recluse. I was severely reprimanded by Suifeng for this. He said that being a monk is by no means a recluse, but a habit of not being able to forget this world, in order to build a world of bliss in the world And leave home and become a celebrity." "Celebrities?" "Haha, this kind of statement is a bit weird and unreasonable. I also expressed my incomprehension, but Suifeng has his reasons. He said that the word "become a monk" literally means stepping out of the house. This "home", It is a family that contains all kinds of contradictions in this world, and abandoning this family is to achieve a new goal... It is extremely stupid to only know the goal of becoming a monk but not the root of becoming a monk!" Believe it or not.This theory is not unreasonable, but what is the "base"? "I said that the purpose of becoming a monk is to be able to get rid of troubles, enter the realm of light, wind and moon, and be enlightened. But I was still severely scolded by Suifeng. This little monk is really ruthless." Bo Taro was happy. His eyes narrowed into a slit. "That kind of thinking is nothing more than escape from the world and hide pain. If Buddhism is only for this small satisfaction, why did the Buddha practice hard work? The Buddha believed that if human beings are not liberated from all desires, disputes will not be eliminated. Disappeared in this world. He decided to abandon his own desires first, and build a world of bliss in the world through the unremitting efforts of dozens and hundreds of generations. He himself is an innovator, and he makes those who follow him become innovators, even Even the dress is different from the world. After listening to Suifeng's words, I can't help but admire. Are you willing to go with Suifeng to find a treasure in troubled times? It's very interesting. If you take a wrong step, you might find a Qingsheng is a humane king with a fat head and a fat stomach, but if he holds a rosary, he is better than a general in hell." Xinjin's eyes gradually brightened.He seemed to finally understand the true meaning of becoming a monk. "Will Suifeng accept me as an apprentice?" "It doesn't matter whether you are a disciple or a master. You just travel around the world like the wind. Everyone who lives in hell yearns for bliss. As long as you shave your hair, those who used to close the door to see you will also see you in the name of worshiping Buddha... Haha, this is also Suifeng's plan." Nobuta bowed his head and gave Hataro a salute. "Thank you! Then tomorrow I will be with Master Suifeng..." When Hataro woke up the next morning, Nobuki and Ajun were no longer in the room.The two of them seem to have chosen only one "love".