My new wife discovered my past

Half an hour ago.

Hoshimi Haruka had just finished taking a bath in her own private suite.

The door of the luxurious, steamy bathroom was pushed open from the inside. She was barefoot, wrapped only in a soft, thick, pure white bath towel she brought from the shrine.

The snow-white, delicate skin on the woman's back and shoulders was exposed to the air, stained with fine water droplets, like an orchid blooming after the rain, pure and elegant with a hint of unconscious charm.

Several priestesses were already waiting in the room to serve her personally. These were Hoshimi Haruka's close retainers, who had grown up with her and were deeply trusted by her.

Seeing the Hoshimi Miko coming out, the priestesses immediately stepped forward one by one in a well-trained manner.

One of them skillfully took the wet towel she handed over and replaced it with a clean white towel. The other one picked up the hair dryer that had been prepared and connected to the power supply, and began to blow Hoshimi Haruka's hair gently and efficiently while walking.

Hoshimi Haruka's long hair is black and shiny, which she loves very much.

Two other priestesses used special hangers to spread out dozens of new yukatas of various styles and intricate patterns, which were obviously very valuable, and displayed them in a fan shape in front of Hoshimi Haruka for her to choose from.

The dressing table on the other side of the suite was already filled with a wide variety of top-quality cosmetics, skin care products, and various exquisite hair accessories.

Xing Jianyao yawned lazily, sat on a special soft chair, closed her eyes, and when every strand of her hair was blown dry, she continued to let a skilled priestess gently massage her shoulders and neck, soothing the slight soreness and pain left from her brother Toru yesterday morning.

The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The several female priestesses performed their duties, their movements were gentle and swift, and they cooperated with each other tacitly. They did not make any unnecessary noise to disturb the Hoshimi Miko.

Everything seems so orderly, efficient and peaceful.

Xing Jianyao tilted his head slightly, enjoying this moment of respect and service from a superior.

At this moment, a priestess in charge of information transmission stepped forward quietly. She bowed behind Hoshimi Haruka and reported in a very low voice respectfully:

"Mister Miko, the matter you asked me to investigate earlier has yielded results.

"The young priestess who was publicly reprimanded by you at the hotel construction site today has been confirmed to be Kana Ikeguchi, a member of the Ikeguchi family."

"The Ikeguchi family..." Hoshimi Haruka opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with brilliance: "What is her relationship with Ikeguchi Gonmiyaji?"

"She is the cousin of Ikeguchi Gonmiyaji."

"Oh~~" Xing Jianyao closed his eyes again, as if he didn't hear anything, but his handsome brows frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little depressing.

After a while, Xing Jianyao slowly opened his eyes that were as cold and sharp as the stars again, and his voice was calm, but with an unquestionable determination: "Got it.

"Ikeguchi Kana, you have neglected your duties, disrespected your superiors, and violated the shrine regulations. You will be immediately dismissed from all your positions within the shrine, taken back to the shrine, and confined in the back mountains to await your fate."

After hearing Xing Jianyao's order, the room suddenly became dead silent, and all the priestesses didn't even dare to breathe.

It would be fine if he was dismissed from his post, but he was actually locked up in the back mountain! ?
What's the difference between this and wanting the other person to die! ?

Their throats were stuck and they didn't even dare to swallow. After realizing that they were not being punished, they quickly continued to do their job, but they were more cautious.

"Yes!" The priestess behind him did not dare to hesitate at all and immediately accepted the order.

"In addition." Xing Jianyao added:
"Report this matter to Ikeguchi Gon Palace Chief in detail and tell him that it was my idea. Tell him to take care of himself and take good care of her Ikeguchi family."

"As ordered!"

The priestess agreed again, then bowed respectfully, retreated quietly, and went to convey the order of the Hoshimi Miko.

This order seemed to be just dealing with an insignificant young priestess, but the real intention behind it was that Xing Jianyao was making an example of someone else.

She just wanted to use this short-sighted Kana Ikeguchi as an example to teach Ikeguchi Gon-shrine priest and those old guys in the shrine who were not in agreement with her and even pretended to obey her a lesson.

Hoshimi Haruka wants to make them understand that the [Hidaka Shrine] will belong to her sooner or later, so they should stop thinking of themselves as the owners of the shrine!
As for the so-called "violation of shrine regulations," that's just a high-sounding excuse.

There are so many rules and regulations in the shrine, but how many people will actually follow them one by one?

It has always been just a convenient tool to exclude dissidents and suppress enemies.

Hoshimi Haruka also sneered in her heart. She had long disliked the old wily Ikeguchi Gon Gongji. Relying on the fact that he was an "old man" of the shrine and a "confidant" of her aunt Hidaka Mari, he often took advantage of his seniority and pretended to obey her in secret.

This time, I will use the incident involving Kana Ikeguchi to give him a clear warning.

Moreover, doing so could confuse the public to a certain extent, allowing all forces inside and outside the shrine to focus their attention on the conflict between her and the older faction of the shrine, thereby ignoring the truly important and ongoing secret plots between her and Watanabe Tetsuya, thereby buying more time and space for their subsequent plan of "palace coup to seize power."

Thinking of Tetsuya Watanabe and the upcoming power struggle full of unknowns and dangers, Hoshimi Haruka's mood became complicated again.

She subconsciously raised her hand and gently stroked her still flat belly, which seemed to still retain a trace of the resentment she felt yesterday when she was intimate with Sakuraba Mihime and was specially comforted by Brother Toru before she became jealous.

Xing Jianyao also thought of those annoying evil women who were like flies... Each of them was like a shark smelling blood, staring at her brother Toru and pestering him endlessly.

A hint of cold murderous intent flashed in Xing Jianyao's eyes.

If she hadn't been so cautious and if the timing hadn't been right, she would have wanted to get rid of all those evil women who dared to covet her brother Che right now without sparing a single one!

Then, she can form a brand new family with her beloved brother Toru, her equally beloved sister Noriko, and her aunt Hidaka Mari, which belongs only to them and will never be disturbed by outsiders again!

Unfortunately……

Xing Jianyao sighed softly and temporarily suppressed these unrealistic fantasies.

She opened her eyes and signaled the priestess beside her to step back. Hoshimi Haruka stood up from the soft chair and turned around, her eyes sweeping across the row of gorgeous yukatas in front of her.

Finally, her slender finger pointed at one of the yukatas.

It was a dark purple yukata with a very dark background, almost ink-colored, and it was embroidered with large, blooming fireworks of various shapes using silver and gold threads in an extremely intricate and exquisite manner. The fireworks were radiant at the moment they bloomed, and were extremely gorgeous, with an almost enchanting beauty.

"Let's take this one." Xing Jianyao said lightly.

The priestesses immediately stepped forward and carefully helped her put on her yukata and tied a wide belt that was also dark gold. As for her hairstyle, Hoshimi Haruka already had an idea.

She did not choose a traditional bun that was too complicated, but asked the priestess to comb her into a relatively simple yet dignified high bun, and tied up all her thick and soft long hair, leaving only a few carefully groomed bangs with natural curves in front of her forehead, which made her small face, the size of a palm, look delicate and flawless, and her temperament was extraordinary.

After everything was ready, Haruka Hoshimi looked at herself in the mirror and took a final look at her makeup and overall look. She was basically satisfied and prepared to get up and go find her brother Toru and sister Noriko.

At this moment, another priestess hurried in from the door. She seemed to have just found an opportunity. With a strange look on her face, she knelt down in front of her and quickly reported:
"Mister Miko, I have received news...

“The fourth daughter of the Sakuraba family, Sakuraba Mihime, entered the suite of Lord Watanabe and Mrs. Noriko alone.

"And she has been in there for quite some time and has not come out yet."

As soon as the priestess finished speaking, Xing Jianyao's originally calm face was instantly covered with a layer of frost.

"What did you say?!" Her voice suddenly rose, with a hint of unbelievable sharpness: "Sakuraba Miki entered Brother Toru and Sister Noriko's room alone!?

“And he hasn’t come out yet?!”

"Yes... yes, Miko-sama." The priestess who reported was frightened by the sudden outburst of momentum from Miko Hoshimi. She quickly lowered her head, her voice trembling.

"When did you go in?!" Xing Jianyao asked hurriedly, his tone was urgent, his eyes were sharp as if they could penetrate people's hearts: "How long have you been in there?!"

The unhappiness and anger in her heart because Sakuraba Miki got there first quickly burned like a lit fuse.

In fact, isn’t this what Xing Jianyao herself planned?

Get dressed up early, and then appear in front of brother Toru and sister Kiko in the most perfect and dazzling manner.

Hoshimi Haruka wanted to get as much precious time alone with them as possible, especially with her brother Toru, before the fireworks display began.

She also expected that other women would not be so content.

The old woman, Saotome Hazuki, is deep-minded and good at using seductive tricks. She will definitely not miss any opportunity to get close to Brother Toru.

However, Xing Jianyao never expected that the one who would take the first step would be the Sakuraba Mihime who usually looks like she has thick eyebrows and big eyes!

That Sakuraba Mihime has always been gentle and well-behaved. In order not to make brother Toru hate her, she is the most obedient and never willing to cause trouble, right?

Hoshimi Haruka was really caught off guard!
When did that little brat, that yellow-haired girl, become so scheming, so... shameless? !
"Go back... Go back to the star to see you, my Lord." The priestess felt the cold anger emanating from the miko, and she didn't even dare to breathe, and answered in a weak voice:
"At about 5:07 p.m., Miss Sakuraba entered Mr. Watanabe's suite.

"It's been about 15 minutes now."

“Fifteen minutes?!” Xing Jianyao’s face instantly turned livid, and he almost squeezed out these words from between his teeth. Then he became furious and roared, “It’s been so long, and you’re just telling me now?!”

With a "thump", the kneeling priestess was frightened out of her wits by the sudden wrath of thunder. She immediately fell to the ground with her forehead pressed against the cold floor, not daring to say a word of defense.

Xing Jianyao's chest heaved violently, and the anger in her heart almost swallowed her.

But Xing Jianyao also knew that now was not the time to hold these attendants accountable for their dereliction of duty.

The female priestesses who serve her closely are all her confidants who grew up with her and have no problem with their loyalty.

I had just been choosing a yukata and dressing up, and then I was distracted by dealing with Kana Ikeguchi's affairs. I'm afraid they really couldn't find the right time and space to report to me.

The most important thing now is to rush there immediately!

Fifteen minutes... enough time for a lot to happen!

That Sakuraba Miki, and her brother Toru...

Xing Jianyao didn't dare to think any further. What happened yesterday afternoon was still vivid in her mind. She had been watching the door for the two of them for the entire afternoon and had been keeping watch for two full hours!

Xing Jianyao took a deep breath, and forced down the jealousy and anger that was about to burst out of her heart. She said coldly to the priestess who was still shaking like a sieve on the ground:

"Get up, this won't happen again...

"Things have their priorities. I emphasize this for the last time. Anything concerning Brother Toru is the top priority!"

Then, Xing Jianyao flicked his sleeves and walked quickly towards the door without delaying for a moment.

Hurry up, Hoshimi Haruka has to go to the suite of brother Toru and sister Kiko now.

Xing Jianyao did not choose to knock on the door.

Knock on the door?

Wouldn't that give the people inside time and opportunity to tip off others and cover up the evidence?

Hoshimi Haruka was going to show up unexpectedly now. She wanted to see with her own eyes, in front of Sister Noriko, could Brother Toru still be bewitched by that Sakuraba Miki and declare in broad daylight in the room...! ?
This luxury hotel is originally owned by the Hidaka Shrine. With the identity and power of the shrine maiden Haruka Hoshimi, it would be easy for her to get a spare room card for a suite.

In just three minutes, the female deputy manager of the hotel suite brought the room card, and the quick-eyed and quick-handed priestess behind her immediately took it and handed it to the witch.

Hoshimi Haruka took the room card and came to the door of Watanabe Tetsuya's suite. Without any hesitation, she swiped the room card on the sensing area.

With a soft "click" sound, the door lock opened.

Xing Jianyao took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and walked in quickly.

However, the expected panic scene did not occur.

The room was very quiet and there was no sign of Sister Jiko in the living room.

only……

Only her brother Toru and that damn Sakuraba Mihime were sitting on the sofa, oblivious to the people around them, hugging each other intimately, and even... even kissing!
The scene was so dazzling that Xing Jianyao's breathing stopped for a moment! (End of this chapter)