Chapter 24 Chapter 23 The Banquet of Spring Thunder

All the women gathered in front of Sakai Yalesu's mansion.Makihime, daughter of Tahara's Todadan Shozaemon Yasumitsu, and her party are going to enter the Yarasuke House today.When Yu went through the gate, he was attacked several times on the way, but the team sending off relatives this time was safe and sound.The team faintly reveals the elegant style of Kyoto.Including the maid's sedan chair, there are four vehicles in total, escorted by seven knights on horseback.Although it is difficult to say that it is stylish, the dowries such as shell barrels, wardrobes, cupboards, chests of drawers, long cabinets, screen boxes, and cupboards are all in the style of everyone.The most eye-opening thing is that all the bearers are dressed in Shide clothes and white ribbons around their waists.

"It is said that this is the atmosphere of Kyoto." "Castle Lord Tianyuan must have learned from the master of Junfu." "What kind of person will the new lady be?" "Shangfang's wife is beautiful, what is wrong with this lady?" "The city lord still can't forget his original wife. It's really worrying." The leader of the sending team is Xuanguang, the brother of Zhenxiji.This time, it is Sakai Yalesuke's wife who is responsible for welcoming the new wife.The sedan chair was lifted onto the stone slab in front of the door, Mrs. Sakai opened the sedan chair door, and everyone's eyes lit up.A white and delicate hand stretched out, Mrs. Sakai supported the bride's hand, and took a step back.The new lady wears a white short-sleeved blouse with a rural rhombus pattern, and under the blouse is a Kaga dyed shirt, and the underclothes is printed with a red plum pattern.As soon as she got out of the sedan chair, her tall and straight figure made people's eyes shine.

"It's so beautiful!" Someone praised it. "Slightly skinny." "It is indeed thinner than Mrs. Yu." "It's really hard to compare, everyone has their own preferences." Zhenxi Ji may have heard these words, she glanced at everyone.Her eyes are soft, it can be seen that she is a person with a gentle temperament, but she seems to lack some talent. Just like when she married Yu Da before, Galesuke's wife took Makihime by the hand and led her into the house.After a short rest in the mansion, he moved to the city on foot and held a big ceremony there.The dowry maid also got out of the sedan chair and entered Yalezhu's mansion.The men leading the horses and those packing the sedan chairs made a noise at the door.Ya Lezhu took Zhen Xiji's elder brother Xuan Guang to another room to discuss the gift and other matters.

"Our two families are working together, and the future is exciting." "Yes, please take care of me in the future." The servants served cherry blossom tea, and the host and guest drank together.At this time, a small attendant kneeled up to Yalezhu and whispered something to him.Ya Lezhu muttered something puzzled, smiled apologetically at Xuan Guang, and walked out. "The city lord sent you here..." Yalesuke walked into the room where Yanmatsu Yami was waiting, walked quickly to the seat above, and said, "What's the matter?" Yami turned her one-eyed eyes, sat upright and said, "The city lord ordered that the sending-off team not be allowed to enter the city."

"Oh? The city lord actually said such words?" "Yes. This is the city lord asking the little one to speak." "Confused!" Ya Lezhu said angrily, "This is a big event for Okazaki, and everyone should congratulate him. If you don't go to this city, where will the wedding be held?" "This... the city lord said that this city is the place of Takechiyo, and Ms. Makihime cannot go there." "Bastard talk!" "This is not what I mean, it's just the order of the city lord." Ya Lezhu couldn't help but let out a sigh.Guangzhong often said that this city belonged to his father and his son, not to himself.And now, he said it again. "But now that the team to see off relatives has arrived, does the city lord explain where they are taken?"

"The city lord said that they can be taken to Erdao City." "Erdaocheng... Yami, are you crazy? The wife of the castellan is marrying today. If a big ceremony is held in Erdaocheng, will the Toda clan agree?" "Let's talk about it next time, all this is not my intention." Yalezhu bit her lip.snort!It's crazy!If Zhenxiji's elder brother Xuan Guang heard these words, what humiliation would it be, and how angry would he be? "Okay!" Ya Lezhu stood up, "I'll go and ask the city lord personally. If you want to deliberately provoke the other party's anger, what's the point of this marriage? What kind of wedding is going to be held!"

"I have finished my message." "I know. You can go back after I leave." After speaking, Yalezhu walked out the door. After resting for half an hour, the women had already begun to change Miss Toda's clothes and were preparing to leave for the city.The bearers were all waiting outside the door, before they even had time to loosen their shoelaces. Yalezhu gritted his teeth and ran towards the city.The sun is shining brightly, but the road in Erdao City has not been cleaned yet.He soon came to the gate of the city.Under the instructions of the veterans, candlesticks have been prepared here.Ya Lezhu shouted: "City Master, where is the City Master?" He ran into the vestibule of the city and broke into the door of Guangzhong's room, "Ya Lezhu asked to see the City Master."

There was silence in the room, no one answered. Guang Zhong just came out of the bathroom and sat down.His face was rosy, and he asked a small servant to comb his hair.Yalezhu suddenly sat down in front of him: "City Lord!" Guangzhong closed his eyes slightly and said, "Yalezhu?" Yalezhu originally thought that Guangzhong would be furious again, but unexpectedly he said it calmly: "I asked Yami to tell you, do you understand?" "This is why I came here for this matter. Now that things are up to now, how can you say that they will change!" "I said it was late. But it doesn't matter if it's half an hour late. Let's clean up Erdao City."

"City owner!" Ya Lezhu stepped forward on one knee, "Miss Zhenxiji is not a concubine! Besides, why can't I live in this city? I don't understand." Guangzhong did not answer, but still slightly closed his eyes. Yale said anxiously: "City Master, why don't you speak? Time is running out!" "That's why I asked you to quickly clean up Erdao City." "Why do you want to go to Erdao City... Are you trying to embarrass us? At that time, we let Mr. Takechiyo live in Erdao City. It was a moment of negligence, but it was all for Matsudaira. The castle chief thought it was me. I have nothing to say about being happy to help one person. However, today's matter must not be like this!"

"Ya Lezhu, are you ordering me? When did you become the lord of the city?" Ya Lezhu's eyes widened. "I decided on today's matter after careful consideration. Hurry up and move the prepared things to Erdao City. If you don't want to go, I will tell others." Yalezhu stared at Guangzhong closely, and his mouth began to twist.He didn't know how to answer the question "When did you become the city lord?"At this moment, Ishikawa Aki and Honda Heihachi also arrived in this city after hearing the rumors about Yami. "City lord, is the city lord there?" They shouted and broke in.

Guangzhong's eyes were shining brightly. "City Lord, I heard that the grand ceremony will be held in Erdao City, is this serious?" Seeing the angry face of Galezuke, Ishikawa Aki asked mercilessly. "Humph!" The blue veins on Guangzhong's forehead were exposed, and he calmed down after a while, "Yalezhu." "exist." "You don't listen? What do you want?" "This...but..." "This decision is only understood by me. For example..." Hiromada closed his eyes, "How do you know if I like Makihime? If the two of us do not get along, and Miss Makihime feels resentful, then Takechiyo can still be with you Do you want to stay here? If you must send her to this city, then move Takechiyo to Erdao City first." Guangzhong's voice was very calm, and the three veterans looked at each other. "It's not that I'm embarrassing you. You just need to say that this city is the residence of Takechiyo, so blame me for not making it clear sooner. Just move the prepared things to Erdao City. Can you understand?" The three looked at each other again.Although these words are difficult to understand, they are also reasonable.Thinking about it carefully, Guangzhong's words already showed that he could not get along with Zhenxiji at all, and the three of them were panicked by Guangzhong's questioning, but they didn't notice this. "Don't you understand? If there is a new woman next to Takechiyo, will you be relieved?" After Guangzhong said this, the three of them had no choice but to nod, urging each other to get up and leave.Guangzhong breathed a sigh of relief. There was a commotion in the city.The brigade team had already entered the city, but they suddenly wanted to change the place where the ceremony was held, and even changed the residence of the wife, which really caught people off guard.Someone was cleaning the road from the wine valley to the gate, someone hurriedly went to the city to move things, someone moved candlesticks, someone carried screens...everyone was in a mess. The main castle of this castle is called Hachiman-en, and it was built by Hirochu's father to replace Ansho Castle, which fell into the hands of Oda, and became the seat of Okazaki.The stone wall is about twenty-seven feet high.From the second-stage gate at the entrance to the Guanmu gate outside Erdao City through Jiugu, it is more than 180 feet in one town. Therefore, the road from the main city to Erdao City becomes a slope, and it is winding and winding. There are several doors. Amid the busyness of everyone, Ya Lezhu returned to his home.It was originally planned to enter the city at four o'clock, but the time has passed.What Ya Lezhu was most worried about was that Zhen Xiji and her elder brother Xuan Guang thought they were going to this city, but if they turned to Erdao City halfway, the two brothers and sisters would definitely have doubts.The wall of this city is twenty-seven feet high, while the Erdao City is only twelve feet high, the difference is so obvious that it can be seen at a glance.If Zhenxi Ji is a competitive woman, and asks why she doesn't go to this city, how should he answer so that she can understand?Although I don't know Xuanguang's temper, but if his father played Shozaemon, he would definitely leave in a huff. Guangzhong's words made Yalezhu even more worried.In troubled times, people's hearts are unpredictable.What if Miss Makihime and the city lord were at odds and turned her anger on Takechiyo?Not only Ya Lezhu, but other veterans were also deeply disturbed. Ya Lezhu returned to the room and poured himself a bowl of medicine.He had to calm down and think carefully before going to see Xuan Guang.At this moment, Mrs. walked in. "Miss has finished changing clothes, Master Xuan Guang is waiting anxiously." "Don't worry." Ya Lezhu looked bitter. "Well, these people are all-powerful on the battlefield, but they are in a hurry when they encounter this kind of thing..." Ya Lezhu returned to Xuanguang and said, "I was afraid of making mistakes, so I went to supervise, alas, I couldn't make it on time A big ceremony is held." He smiled dryly and sat down. Xuan Guang didn't seem to notice it, and just said: "These things are often prone to mistakes." His temperament seems to be very gentle, and he doesn't mind. "Yes. If it rains, maybe the ceremony will be held at night." "Anyway, the night is long." Then the two began to comment on the people in Junfu, waiting for news from Ishikawa Aki.After the application time, An Yi brought the news that the preparations had been completed. Towards dusk, bearers in Shide clothes lifted up the sedan chair, and the procession to see off relatives set off from Yalesuke's mansion.The surrounding area was dyed red by the sunset.Family members of Matsudaira warriors still stand on both sides of the road.Ya Lezhu and Toda Xuanguang go hand in hand.Behind is Makihime led by Mrs. Yalesuke.There are three maids on each side.The evening is very quiet, there is no wind, only the cherry blossoms are quietly falling in the sunset. "Ah, what a grandeur!" Xuan Guang said to Yale when he came to the front door of Duomen, which was nine rooms four feet long and two and a half rooms wide.Ya Lezhu was taken aback, Xuan Guang's gaze was terrifying. "Is that Hachiman Garden?" "Exactly." "I heard that it was named after Lord Kang of the Qing Dynasty who moved the seat of Anxiang City here." "yes." "Duke Qingkang planted a pine tree with his own hands at that time...is that the one?" Xuan Guang pointed the white fan in his hand at a pine tree inside the wall of Yuejian Archery Tower, and Ya Lezhu worried anxiously, "Exactly." A group of people entered through multiple doors.Galezhu silently walked in the opposite direction to the pine tree just now.As expected, Xuan Guang stopped in bewilderment.Ya Lezhu broke into a cold sweat. "Isn't it over there?" "This way." "The Hachiman Garden..." Ya Le Zhu saluted him hastily, and said: "The young master now lives in Bafanyuan." "Oh." Xuan Guang held his breath and looked back at Zhenxi Ji.Makihime didn't seem to be interested in watching the surrounding scenery.Her melon-seeded face showed the uneasiness and sorrow of being a wife.Xuan Guang glanced at the pine trees in the city again, and whispered to Ya Lezhu: "Please lead the way." Yalezhu was already dripping with sweat. Makihime told Okazaki that she was eighteen, but she was actually nineteen.Women should get married at the age of sixteen or seventeen, so why did she delay until now?Because she has heart disease.Zhenxi Ji can't help but feel sad about her late marriage. After Guangzhong was twenty years old, he had three sons.Two of them were born to Mrs. Ajiu, the concubine, and one was born to Mrs. Yu, the former main wife.Marrying into a family that already has a son-in-law is a lot of pressure for a woman. In Tianyuan City, she had hardly heard of Mrs. Ajiu, but she often heard people mention Mrs. Yu.When she married, she brought cotton seeds to distribute to the people, used milk to make su to make the city lord happy, and went to Fenglai Temple to pray for the safe birth of the young master Takechiyo...all of which reflect great talent and vision.Moreover, Miss Yu's beauty is well-known far and wide. When Zhen Xiji heard about this marriage, she wanted to refuse, but her father and brother did not allow it.She never thought of competing with Yu Dayi. As a woman, she felt inferior to others from the very beginning.Okazaki Castle Master is a suave and suave woman, and everyone in Kaido knows that she worries about whether she will be favored by her husband day and night. Her heart was full of envy for Mrs. Ajiu, not Mrs. Ajiu. This kind of envy made her not even notice that she was taken to Erdao City.Tian was originally a small town.In contrast, Okazaki looks magnificent, but the interior is very simple.Zhenxi Ji didn't care, thinking that most samurai families were like this.With this in mind, she sat down in her seat. The two sides exchanged gifts, and after the ceremony was over, Zhenxi Ji was always full of anticipation: Which one is the city lord?During the wedding, the Beijing style and the customs of the country mixed with each other, making people dazzled. Zhen Xiji didn't know when her husband would show up. After the ceremony, Mrs. Ya Lezhu took Zhenxi Ji's hand again and brought her to the back room.Except for a magnificent screen, all the furnishings in the room are inferior to Tian Yuan.Zhen Xiji had already bid farewell to her elder brother and her party, leaving only Mrs. Galezu and three maids by her side. "This will be your residence from now on." When Zhen Xiji heard this, she glanced at it and didn't feel any shortcomings.Since Songping's family style is simple and simple, and he is married, he should go to the countryside and do as the Romans do.At this time, a maid stuck to Zhen Xiji's ear and said, "The city lord is here." "Ah? Bring the mirror here." Zhen Xiji was both happy and worried.As soon as she asked someone to put away the mirror, someone came over and said: "The city lord is here." The footsteps were getting closer.She was slightly ashamed and restless.She lowered her head, listening to her own heartbeat.At this time, a white shadow appeared at the door, he did not stop, followed by a servant with a knife. "I'm here." He came to Zhenxi Ji and sat down.Makihime knelt on the ground to greet her. "You are Miss Toda?" "Yes. My concubine is Makihime." "I'm Guangzhong." He paused, then continued, "It's been hard work all the way." "Please take care of me in the future." "Okay, please take care of me too." After Guangzhong finished speaking, he looked up at Zhen Xiji.His expression has calmed down.Zhenxi Ji raised her head, and for the first time saw the man she was going to entrust to her life.Sure enough, the reputation is well-deserved.Seeing Guangzhong's refreshing eyebrows and rosy lips, she lowered her head again.Is it happiness, or a kind of emotion, this moment made her tremble all over: this man, from today onwards, is my husband? At this time, a dull thunder came from the area of ​​Xiayi in the north. "Oh, what a rare spring thunder." Mrs. Ya Lezhu said.Makihime and the maid listened attentively.Guangzhong couldn't help listening: "It's Lei, it's really rare..." The spring thunder swept across the earth, and the rumbling sound resounded in the sky, and the surroundings suddenly darkened.A thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl came in with refreshments.The maids took the refreshments and put them in front of Guangzhong and Zhenxiji. Guangzhong drank tea while listening to the thunder outside. "It's starting to rain." "Yes. After the rain, everything recovers." "It's really gratifying." Mrs. Ya Lezhu said. Guangzhong looked back at Mrs. Yalezhu, and said, "I thought it was someone who came after the thunderstorm." After hearing this, all the maids couldn't help laughing.The so-called beating the latecomers is a bad habit at this time.During the continuation, the ex-wife would gather relatives and friends to beat the "later people" with wooden sticks and brooms.When Zhenxiji heard Guangzhong say that she was a latecomer, she was a little sad, but her mood relaxed, and she couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing.Everyone was talking and laughing, and the rain started to fall. When the bride and groom were about to get up, the rain poured down.Because of this rain, the splendid cherry blossoms should all fall tonight.But no one mentioned this matter, but said, "It's a great spring rain" and "This is a good omen." Everyone picked up some auspicious words and sat down at the banquet. Guangzhong and Zhenxi Ji sat together, full of joy.If it wasn't for Erdao City, Xuan Guang would definitely be happier.But why did you hand over Hachiman Garden to the young master?Probably because there are so many people in Okazaki, there are other considerations.Xuan Guang made a good guess and waited for the banquet to end. The rain is getting heavier.Sometimes mixed with lightning, brighter than the light of the candlestick, reflected on the partition.While pouring wine into the bride's glass, suddenly there was a sound of thunder nearby.Makihime trembled, and drank the wine in the glass. "Thunder is close." "Maybe God wants to clean up this land." "This is our new beginning." "In this way, our two families will last forever." After drinking, Makihime changed her clothes again before entering the banquet.During the banquet, the thunder became more and more deafening.The handsome face of her husband Guangzhong appeared in front of her from time to time, making her feel hot all over. "I will serve the city lord well..." she thought.Thinking about the start of married life, her cheeks and ears could not help but heat up. "Miss." The maid who helped her change her clothes whispered, "I heard that this is Erdao City." Normally, this sentence would never be ignored, but Zhen Xiji is immersed in joy now, imagining the joy of being a woman, and has no time to understand the meaning of this sentence. "Where the city lord lives, that's the city... You heard it wrong, right?" "I heard...there is a new concubine in this city." The maid turned behind her and tied a ribbon on the ground. "I know, don't talk nonsense." Zhen Xiji thought the maid was talking about Mrs. Ajiu, and reprimanded her a few words.The maid had no choice but to remain silent. Nearly Haishi, the rain finally stopped.Fortunately, the sound of Ruowu and ditty, snare drum and flute filled the entire Erdao City.At Yin time, the banquet was finally over.That night, Guangzhong finally did not come to the restless Zhenxi Ji's room.Makihime thought it was Okazaki's custom, so she had to suppress her emotions.