Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 255 The Xiu family was asked about the boudoir

"Brother Banjiro, His Highness is looking for you."

Even though Afang had already walked away with the dinner plate, Hanbei was still immersed in the emotion of being in love and couldn't extricate himself. It wasn't until another attendant Nagayoshimaru reminded Hanjiro that he came back to his senses.

Choyoshi Maru is Kagawa Kage's younger brother, and the second son of Kage's family, Nagayoshi Maru, was sent to Okayama as a hostage by the Hide family in the Battle of Sanuki two years ago.

Previously, he came here because two personal attendants were enough, and he came here because Choyoshimaru was too young to be raised by Hideka in Okayama Castle.

Now that Zhuang Zhiqing went to serve in Qinglongbei, there was a shortage of personal servants at the Xiu family, so it was natural to find someone to fill in. Chokichimaru was the last one selected, and he is still studying with Shimizu Nobuya.

Hearing Changyoshimaru calling his name, Nobuya Shimizu wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly got up to look for Hideka.

"Your Highness, are you looking for me?" Qing Shuixin also asked Xiu's family.

Xiujia looked at him, nodded and said, "Ping~Hanbei is here. When I was in Osaka and Kyoto a while ago, I bought some gifts. You bring them all and distribute them to Tongfangyuandian and Ladies and gentlemen."

"Gift? What gift?" Qing Shuixin was also confused by Xiu's request, and spread his hands to express his ignorance.

During the days in Osaka, he followed the Xiu family all day long. He had never seen the Xiu family buy any gifts from the merchants. Now that the Xiu family asked him to take it out, where would he get it?

Seeing his appearance, Xiujia jumped up angrily, and hit him on the head.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, please be gentle." Shimizu Shin said in pain.

"It's right for me to hit you. You have forgotten such an important thing. When will you get rid of your forgetfulness?" Xiujia didn't give him a chance to explain, and his mouth kept talking like a cannonball, "Fortunately, I know how to let go Where is it, I will take you to find it."

After all, he took Qing Shuixin and walked outside, and after disappearing around the corner, he ran out quickly.

"Your Highness, please slow down, what's wrong with you?" Shimizu Nobuya and Choyoshimaru asked strangely as they followed Hideka.

Since the sky was getting dark and the three of Xiu's family didn't turn on the lights, they ran to nowhere, and finally caught a maid who was alone on the road. After getting directions, they came out of the inner hall and returned to the Own house.

Returning to the Xiu's house in the residence hall, she ran into A Fang who came out head-on. A Fang seemed a little surprised by the appearance of the Xiu family and said, "Your Highness? Why are you here? I mean, why did you come back at this time?"

Xiujia asked strangely, "I live here, why can't I come back?"

"Or did you do something ulterior motive behind my back?" Xiujia said half-jokingly.

"No!" "Impossible!" On both sides of Xiujia's body, two voices sounded almost at the same time, making Xiujia feel what surround sound is.

Xiujia turned to look at Shimizu Shinya, and said in surprise, "You were with me just now, why do you say it's impossible?"

"I...I believe in Sister Ah Fang's character." Qing Shuixin also hesitated and said.

"Liar, brother Banjiro went to Osaka after going out to the four countries with His Royal Highness. He didn't stay at home for more than half a year. I haven't seen Sister Afang as much as I have." Changyoshi Maru said softly at the moment.

"Don't interrupt the children talking adults." Shimizu Shin also nervously covered Changyoshimaru's mouth, and then explained to Xiujia, "Hehehe, Your Highness doesn't often say that sometimes it only takes half a day to confirm whether a person is good or bad." Isn't it?"

The Xiu family, who have lived for two generations, still can't understand the Taoism in it. It is clear that Shimizu Shinya is yearning for this baby, and the object is A Fang, so it is no wonder that he defends her like this.

As for the love between retainers, the Xiu family has never interfered, as long as they understand it in their hearts.Xiujia essentially hopes to see them find love.

Because of Nobuya Shimizu's intervention, Xiujia also forgot to continue to ask Ah Fang why she questioned her return, and started to walk into her own hall, only to find that the room was empty.

Xiujia turned her head and looked outside the door, at the moon hanging high in the sky, to confirm the approximate time.At this time in the past, Ah Fang had already laid mattresses for Xiu's family, and if it was winter, she would use her body to warm the north for Xiu's family, waiting for Xiu's family to rest.

But I don't know what happened today, and the tatami is still empty.

"Ah Fang, didn't you make the bed for me today?" Xiujia turned around and asked Ah Fang.

"Ah! Oh! I'll make a bed for Your Highness right away." A Fang was taken aback when she heard the Xiu family's order, and then shyly slipped through the crowd, trying to enter the house to make a bed for the Xiu family, but was caught by the Xiu family. Stop again.

"Go and pour some hot soup for me first, I need to wash up first."

Seeing that A Fang was in a hurry, Shimizu Shin also recommended himself, "Why don't I prepare hot soup for Your Highness."

After finishing speaking, before Xiujia had time to react, he flashed into the corner with a whoosh, and disappeared into the night, leaving only the sound of "Deng Deng" footsteps.

Hideka walked into the house and sat on the tatami in the reading and writing room outside. Choyoshimaru had already lit a lamp for Hideya.

Xiujia picked up a copy of "Takeda Art of War" which was rumored to be compiled by Takeda Samurai and began to read it. Finally, he couldn't hold back his curiosity, and suddenly said

"Fang, didn't you wait outside the house with Hanbei, why did you come back here first? And you didn't make the bed when you came back."

It's not that Xiu's family is obsessed with making the bed, it's a very small matter, and the Xiu's family didn't lose their limbs either.

But in feudal society, everyone's actions have been prepared and divided in advance. Even if Xiu's family can make their own bed, but if this matter is brought to the sex hospital or Tongfang courtyard the next day, Ah Fang will inevitably be scolded and rehabilitated. will also be expelled.

Unexpectedly, there was no response from the back room, and the Xiu family could only turn their heads to look at A Fang.

I have to admit that A Fang, who is already 17 years old, looks slim. At this moment, Bei Xiu's family is lowering her head and comparing her nails.

Xiujia stood up and stood between the inner room and the outer room, only to find that there was a small package next to A Fang. Thinking about it carefully, A Fang seemed to be holding a small package in his hand in the dark just now.

"She won't be tight, steal things from the master's house." Xiujia's first reaction flashed in her mind.But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a set of obscene clothes worn next to the body.

Xiujia suddenly blushed, and immediately understood the cause and effect in his heart, and he was not ready to continue asking.

This matter started when Xiu's family entered the room just now.

The Xiu family did not expect that today's dinner would be eaten with Tongfang Yuan, Jian Xing Yuan and the female family members of the Xiu family. Of course, there is a bamboo curtain between the two rooms.

After Nobushi Shimizu also left, the female relatives first saluted the Hide family ceremonially, congratulating the Hide family on the Shikoku assessment, the Bizen Hashiba family Taken Masaro, and so on.

Tongfangyuan also kindly inquired about Xiujia's physical condition, whether she was tired, hungry and thin.

Then the topic turned to Osaka, and with Kiyohime's support, they discussed the prosperity of Kyoto.

The topic so far is considered normal, but for some reason, it got involved in the Xiu family's biological mother, Xian Fani.

That's right, Fu Zhifang is still a monk at present, and the name of her has changed from Yuanrongyuandian to Xianfani.

(The previous name Xianfa Palace was wrong)

In history, Xian Fani was no longer favored by Hideyoshi because of old age and frailty, and he did not give birth to a son for him.Therefore, I chose the most conventional path for most women in the Warring States Period, and became a monk in Osaka Castle.

Of course, if you become a monk, you will not really go up the mountain to become a nun in a temple. All your practice will be carried out in Osaka and Fushimi, and you will even attend the completion ceremony of Hideyoshi Juraku.

Xian Fani became a monk relatively late in history, but in this life he became a monk early.

When Xiujia was in Osaka, he wanted to see his mother, but she refused on the grounds of practicing.

Xiujia thought that maybe she was the last straw that broke the camel's back, deeply hurting this woman who gave everything for Yuxi's family.

You know, if you can live a stable life, which woman is willing to sell her body to serve a man with a sharp mouth, monkey cheeks and monkey face, and even pretend to be enjoying herself?

No matter in history or in this life, Xian Fani has no choice. The Xiu family is still in such a young age. He must strengthen the bond between himself and the monkey.

At the same time, he exchanged his body for Hideyoshi's promise to support the Uki family, otherwise the weak Uki family after Nao's death would probably be eaten directly by Hideyoshi after the change of Honnoji Temple.

Although in history, before the Xiujia Yuanfu was known in 1589, the Uki family had been managed by Hideyoshi, but at least the name of the Uki family was retained.

May I ask, where would Yuxi's family be without Xian Fani's contributions?

Xianfani in this life still gave everything as in history, and left an heir for Hideyoshi by accident. This was a surprise for Hideyoshi who lacked an heir, so he respected Xianfani very much.

(There are many widows in the monkey's harem, not because he likes it, but because they all have childbearing experience. Widows who gave birth to children in ancient times were very popular.)
But the Xiu family actually took away the last bond of Chen Fani.

Xian Fani, who thought that seeing the Yuxi family grow and grow, wanted to enjoy family happiness with Husong, was once again held up by the Xiu family to ask her to adopt her own flesh and blood to the mistress Ningning.

You must know that because of having a son in hand, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's family Chen Fani can stand up to Ning Ning.But Xiujia ruthlessly took away her last love.

The disheartened Xianfani, after a period of mood adjustment, was still depressed, and finally before Xiujia went to the Four Kingdoms, he became a monk in the name of Xiujia and Husong to pray for blessings. He was really thinking about Xiujia and Husong to death.

Perhaps the reason why Xian Fani became a monk is: "Why do I have to sacrifice everything for the Yuxi family? Even though I have sacrificed so much, what I get in the end is my son's use of him, talking about righteousness in his mouth, fettering me with family affection, forcing me to make a decision .

Am I really born to be a tool?Originally in Miura, and later in Ukido, I can accept everything for the sake of my child.But I can't imagine being betrayed by my favorite child in the end, and one day even my own flesh and blood will force me to sacrifice for politics.

I have been suffering for so many years, and I don't want to refer to the past of the world. Now that Hu Song has been sent away, I have nothing to worry about, and I should just escape into Buddhism early. "

If there is anyone in Shouxiu's family who is the most sorry in his life, it must be Xian Fani.

The Xiu family has always hoped to have the opportunity to make amends, but unfortunately Xian Fani died very early in history, in 1595. I am afraid that the day when the Xiu family ruled the world will never be seen.

Tongfangyuan mentioned the Xiu family's mother, Xian Fani, because she brought a message from Osaka.Although Xian Fani is a bit shy about the Xiu family because of psychological problems, he still cares about the price of the Xiu family.

"Xian Fani sent a letter from Osaka, asking about your marriage. I heard that His Highness Guan Bai has appointed a marriage contract for you, right?" Tong Fangyuan said to Xiu's family through the curtain.

This is actually a question that the Xiu family has always avoided, because he hasn't figured out how to explain the reason to Qing Ji so far. Even through the curtain, the Xiu family can still imagine the disappointment on Qing Ji's face.

In any case, she was a noble girl from Yuxi’s family who proposed to marry her. She lived in the southern home for 4~5 years like a child bride. Now she won’t marry if she says she won’t marry. Yes!
"Yes, the chosen one is His Highness Guan Bai's niece, Ju Ji, the daughter of Toyotomi Counselor, she is 10 years old this year, and it was agreed that she will marry in when Ju Ji is 13." The Xiu family knew that this matter could not be dragged on. , I can only say frankly.

"Then what about Qing Ji? She is also a noble girl who our Yuxi family courted to marry." Tongfang Yuan said distressedly.

In fact, everyone has lived together for so long, and there is more or less affection. Tongfangyuan has long raised Qingji as his daughter.

Qing Ji, who is now 15 years old, has already reached the age of leaving the court. She originally promised to get married when the Xiu family was 13 years old. Who would have thought that the marriage contract would be canceled when the Xiu family reached their grade.

Through the curtain, the Xiu family could already hear faint sobs coming from the opposite side. Don't think about it, it must be Qing Ji crying.

Who would have thought that Qing Ji, who was lively and cheerful introducing the style of Kyoto just now, was already crying like rain, and Nan Ji and others were comforting her.

Seeing the sex court holding a Buddhist bead and reciting the Buddha's name, as a woman of the Wu family, she deeply understands that it is difficult for a woman of the Wu family to find true love because of politics, so she has long been familiar with this situation.

In fact, as early as not long after she came to Okayama, she had already seen the clues. As the Uki family gradually became stronger under the leadership of the Xiu family, she already had expectations in her heart that the Xiu family would eventually be designated by Hideyoshi as a samurai master. door woman.

After all, compared to powerless public women, how can the benefits brought by the marriage of the Wu family be greater?
In the end, only Qing Ji was sacrificed.

(End of this chapter)