I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

So, he subconsciously pulled his shirt up wider—this small action immediately triggered a huge chain reaction!

The three women trembled violently as if struck by lightning.

Before Sanako and Souji could say anything, Omai stammered in a trembling voice:

"Too fast! Wait a minute! I...I...I'm not mentally prepared yet!"

As she spoke, she tucked her clothes and belt tighter...

Upon seeing this, Qing Deng couldn't help but twitch his lips.

He and the other two women simultaneously cast long, drawn-out glances at him.

After belatedly realizing she had made a huge blunder, A-Wu's face turned even redder.

She lowered her head and bury her head in the sand like an ostrich.

Sanako said irritably:

"Seriously... calm down! The way you're acting makes me jumpy too."

Although they are now family from this day forward, the two of them are still bickering "enemies".

A-Wu glared at Sanako with a look of displeasure:

"Chiba... Ah, no, you're not called Chiba anymore... Hmm... Sanako, in my opinion, you're not much better than me. Aren't you also filled with unease and fear?"

Although the expression she had etched was a perfect embodiment of the word "nervousness," Sanako answered without hesitation:

"Nonsense! It's just the wedding night, what's there to be afraid of? Last night, my mother told me all the details of the wedding night, it's nothing special!"

While saying "It's nothing special," her face honestly turned an even more vibrant pink.

A-Wu pouted, her dissatisfaction deepening.

"What?! You're no different from me! I only learned about the details of the 'wedding night' from my grandma last night!"

—So it turns out you two are completely evenly matched! What was the point of your mutual insults just now?

Qingdeng kept ranting and raving in his mind.

He only started cramming on that kind of knowledge right before his wedding... In the Edo period, this was considered quite normal.

Both Sanako and Amai are from prominent families. Daughters of such families usually only start preparing for their weddings at the last minute.

At this moment, A-Wu suddenly put her hands on her hips—she probably wanted to ease the atmosphere and hide her own panic—and teased Qing-Deng:

"Hmph, Qingdeng, look at you, all flustered! Don't be nervous! After all, it's our first time! We'll take it slow!"

Qingdeng: "..."

Souji: "..."

"...Qingdeng, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Xiao Si, why are you making such a strange expression?"

A-Wu narrowed her eyes and stared intently at Qing-Deng, her expression vanishing instantly.

Sanako noticed that Tsukasa's expression suddenly changed.

Given the current "grim situation," Qing Deng should activate his talent "Fraudster +1" to fool A Wu's questioning.

However… Ah Wu’s aura was too strong right now! So strong that Qing Deng was stunned! Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he couldn’t utter a single word for a long time. He could only look away and gaze out the window, pretending to be stupid.

Coincidentally, at almost the same time, Souji also turned his head away, trying to avoid Sanako's piercing gaze.

Given their reactions... even the most clueless Sanako and Mai knew what was going on.

"Oh... I see... You and Tsukasa have already developed that kind of relationship without me and Sanako knowing. Your relationship is so good, that's really great."

Ah Wu's voice was very low... Her eyes gradually turned as black as ink, without a trace of light, as if sinking into an abyss.

"What... He always acts as a peacemaker between me and Mai, but in the end, he cheated on us behind our backs..."

Sanako was expressionless; her emotionless gaze seemed to freeze a layer of frost onto Souji's pretty face.

Aoto and Souji were sweating even more cold sweat...

Souji chuckled and weakly explained:

"I...I come from a commoner background, so I'm quite open-minded about that kind of thing, without so many rules and regulations. So...so, back then, influenced by the atmosphere, I just...did it without really understanding what was going on..."

The further she spoke, the weaker her voice became…

Sanako lowered her eyelids.

"So...how many times have you and Tachibana-kun had that kind of experience? Once?"

Aoto/Sōji: "..."

"Once?!"

Aoto/Sōji: "..."

"100 times?!"

Aoto/Sōji: "..."

The atmosphere at the scene grew increasingly eerie...

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Actually, there's not much to write about on their "wedding night," so don't get your hopes up too high. Specific details will only be briefly mentioned. This chapter contains the most essential parts of their "wedding night"! Tomorrow, I'll sum up their "battle" in a single sentence. Then, I'll jump six months into the summer of 1864.

P.S.: All three women have changed their surnames, so the name "Kinoshita Mai" can no longer be used. From this chapter onwards, "Amai" will be used as the new name in the text.

Chapter 797 The Longest Night in Qingdeng [7100]

Qingdeng felt a stinging sensation on his skin... Awu's gaze was hurting him terribly.

Whenever A-Wu showed this "lifeless" look in her eyes, Qing Deng would involuntarily feel a chill run down his spine...

How many times have I had that kind of experience with the souji?

How could he possibly remember?

However, there was only one thing he was certain of—his "intimate moments" with Souji had definitely exceeded 100 times...

Qingdeng, who was just over twenty years old (21), was at the prime of his life.

In addition, he also has the added benefit of the talent "Yuan Yang +7".

[Note: Yuan Yang: The kidneys are less prone to disease, and the kidney qi is far more abundant and healthier than that of ordinary people.]

Even before this talent was upgraded, it made Qingdeng feel like he had inexhaustible energy. With the slightest "stimulation", he would feel a strong "burning" sensation in his lower abdomen.

Now, after multiple upgrades, this talent has a "+7" suffix...

To be honest, it's hard to describe in concrete terms just how vigorous Qingdeng's energy and vitality are right now...

It is well known that, due to frequent exercise, higher metabolism, and rapid hormone secretion, martial arts practitioners have a much stronger desire in that area than ordinary people.

Therefore, although it may be a bit impolite to say it like that, Souji's "hunger" is no less than Aoto's!

The commander-in-chief under normal circumstances might not seem unusual.

But whenever Qingdeng "approached" her, she would always show an exceptionally enthusiastic attitude!

In many cases, it was the headmaster who took the initiative to "find" Qingdeng.

As Souji just said, because she came from an ordinary background and was not a noble young lady, she was deeply influenced by urban culture from a young age, so she was very open-minded "in this respect".

Over time, the two of them even developed a set of code words.

"Um... Tachibana-kun, my bear harness is a little loose..."

Whenever Souji whispered this to Aoto, the latter would nod knowingly, then take Souji's hand and quietly walk into a nearby empty room or a dark corner where no one passed by...

And so they transformed into “explorers,” exploring every corner that held “possibilities.”

Before going to Kyoto, they left their traces in various hidden locations at the Shiejeon.

Upon arriving in Kyoto, they followed the same method, exploring every corner inside and outside the camp.

Fortunately, Qingdeng possesses "Wind Perception +4" and "Dog Nose," giving him exceptional perception.

[Note: Dog's nose: Enhanced sense of smell; the brain's ability to process "smell" information is enhanced, and the brain will not have difficulty processing excessive information due to enhanced smell.]

Whenever an outsider approaches, he can always detect and avoid them immediately.

Therefore, until now, no one has ever seen him tightening the bear harness for Souji.

Both were energetic, physically strong, and very interested in "that aspect" of life...

It's not hard to imagine that every time they meet in private, it will provoke a strong reaction, like dry tinder igniting a raging fire!

If they had enough time, it wouldn't be unusual for the two of them to "mess around" all night!

Although Souji is a martial arts prodigy who comes along only once every ten years, in terms of physical strength and energy, Qing Deng, who possesses nearly a hundred talents and is no different from a mutant, is ultimately superior.

Therefore, every "private meeting" would end with "the commander-in-chief exhausted, while Aoto still feeling unsatisfied."

The prolonged silence of Aoto and Souji made the "aura" of Sanako and Amako even stronger... no, it should be said that it became even more terrifying.

A-Wu's face was partially hidden in the darkness, her eyes seemed to be covered by a semi-transparent film, completely losing their former sparkling brilliance, and her body seemed to be surrounded by a storm-like low pressure.

Sanako lowered her eyelids, continuing to stare intently at Souji's turned profile, while leaning forward and slowly approaching him, silently applying pressure. The tip of her high nose almost poked Souji's cheek.

Just as Qingdeng was racking his brains, desperately trying to figure out how to get through this difficult situation—

"Oh well... whatever."

Suddenly, Sanako let out a soft sigh.

"At this point, it's pointless to dwell on these matters."

As she spoke, she withdrew her protruding body, sat back down, and shifted her gaze away from the commander.

A-Mai turned her head in surprise, staring at Sanako who had suddenly "betrayed" her.

Sanako calmly continued the conversation.

"From now on, we are family with Xiao Si."