I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

It's like walking back and forth on the edge of the law.

He teased Sanako repeatedly, rubbing the red thread, but without making her give up.

Although Sanako felt grief and indignation, she was helpless against her.

Therefore, Qingdeng's harem is really interesting.

There is a sunny Shiba Inu who stays out of the fighting, but when necessary, can be more reliable than the "official wife".

There is a noble fox who is skillful, sets a good example, is charming, and firmly holds the position of "official wife".

There is a short-legged cat who, although suppressed by the "official wife," also possesses a powerful weapon to counter the "official wife."

In this way, a delicate balance was formed... and the order of the harem remained exceptionally stable!

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Out of personal preference, Qing Deng has always enjoyed doing the job of "massaging A Wu's legs".

While massaging A-Mai's legs, he asked Sanako beside him:

"Sanako, where's Tsukasa?"

"Xiao Si went to the training ground. She said she wanted to see how the new recruits were training."

Qing Deng has always believed that using "being too busy with work" as an excuse to shirk family responsibilities is a very irresponsible act.

Therefore, even when he was extremely busy, he would always make time to spend more time with the three women.

Moreover, with both Sanako and Ama now pregnant, they need her husband's company even more.

The courtyard they were in was the largest, most magnificent, and most elegant courtyard in the Orange Mansion.

The courtyard is modeled after the style of Suzhou gardens in China, creating a world within a limited space that can be appreciated, visited, and lived in.

The pond is surrounded by green trees, with vibrant colors and towering stone peaks. The scenery is rich in depth, distinctive in character, fresh and elegant, and ingeniously designed.

Just one glance at it is enough to make you feel happy.

Qingdeng and the three women all liked the courtyard very much.

They would always gather here, enjoying the scenery of the courtyard while chatting about everyday life.

"Qingdeng, did you hear any interesting news outside today?"

"Zanako asked, reaching out to smooth out the wrinkles on Aoto's collar."

Qingdeng shrugged.

"We've gained something, at least. The situation is getting increasingly tense. Even the izakayas on the street corners are talking about the 'Chōshū Campaign,' and the smell of war has permeated the Kyoto region."

Sanako nodded thoughtfully... She probably didn't want to talk about such heavy military matters. As soon as Aoto finished speaking, she changed the subject rather abruptly:

"Speaking of which, the Gion Festival in Kyoto is about to begin."

Qing Deng understood Sanako's thoughts, so he changed his tone and avoided talking about serious matters, adopting a relaxed and casual manner.

"Yes, it is. It's already June. Kyoto will be very lively next month."

At this point, he seemed to remember something and paused.

Then, he turned his head, looked into the eyes of his two beloved wives, and said softly:

"At this time last year, we were busy running around trying to expel Choshu, so we didn't have time to see the Gion Festival in Kyoto."

"If we have some free time this year, shall we go and visit the Gion Festival together?"

He had barely finished speaking when Ah Wu suddenly interrupted:

"Sigh... I also want to go see the Gion Festival... but I'm really unable to move around right now..."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently stroked her slightly protruding belly.

As her fingers traced the smooth, graceful curves, A-Wu's facial features gradually relaxed, and a look of joy and happiness appeared on her cheeks.

Sanako smiled slightly and continued the conversation:

"Qingdeng, my thoughts are the same as Awu's."

"If conditions permit, I would certainly like to go on a trip with you."

"But before giving birth to this child, I want to avoid crowded places as much as possible."

After saying that, she lowered her head and gazed tenderly at her clearly visible pregnant belly.

Anyone with normal vision and who isn't blind could instantly understand what was going on after seeing Sanako and Mai's bellies.

Yes, they are six months pregnant!

From the time we got married until now, it's only been half a year and she's already showing signs of pregnancy... While this speed can't be called rare, it certainly deserves the word "fast"!

Of course, it was only natural that Sanako and Mai became pregnant.

After all... since their marriage, Qingdeng and the three women have been like dry wood meeting a raging fire, or a long-awaited rain after a drought.

Qingdeng's "Yuanyang +7" has finally been able to be fully utilized!

His boundless energy now had an outlet.

In fact, before marrying the three women, Qing Deng and Zong Si's "secret meetings" had long been unsustainable as their talents such as "Yuan Yang" and "Qiang Jing" continued to improve.

In short—the commander-in-chief, fighting alone, is no longer able to deal with Aoto!

After Qing Deng successfully married his three daughters, the commander secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In a corner unknown to anyone, she carried far too much on her shoulders and endured far too much...

In terms of "combat power" alone, her two new "comrades-in-arms" are no weaker than her.

Although A-Mai is not known for her martial arts skills, she is still a female ninja who has received rigorous training since childhood, and can be considered a martial artist.

They could easily scale walls and leap over rooftops, so they certainly didn't lack physical strength.

As for Sanako, needless to say.

She truly lives up to her reputation as a descendant of a "family of sword masters"; her physique is exceptionally strong.

Whether it's physical strength, endurance, leg strength, or waist strength, she is unmatched by ordinary women.

As I said before—humans are indeed very complex creatures.

After getting married, following his discovery that Aya had a very cunning side, Aoto also discovered that Sanako had a hidden personality that no one else knew about...

He never expected that Sanako, who appeared so pure and innocent on the outside, would have such a... "fierce" soul!

On many occasions, Sanako's "fierce" demeanor not only startled Aoto, but also frightened Mai and Souji.

Incidentally, thanks to the wedding, in addition to "Yuan Yang +7", Qing Deng's other talents - "Iron Waist +5", "Bear Waist +5", "Strong Tongue +2", and "Elephant Core +9" - also gained room to "go all out".

In short, given the intensity and frequency of their encounters, it would be quite strange if the three women didn't get pregnant.

So, at the beginning of spring this year, Sanako and Amai almost simultaneously experienced symptoms such as vomiting and leg cramps, and unsurprisingly, they were diagnosed with pregnancy.

According to the doctor's assessment, the two women were pregnant around the same time, so it's difficult to say who will give birth first.

However, one thing is certain—the two women will give birth in November or December of this year!

When Seito announced that "Sanako and Omai are both pregnant," the entire Hatatsu Domain and the Shinsengumi were jubilant!

Although it remains to be seen whether the two women will be able to give birth to a male heir, this does not stop the people of Qinjin from cheering and celebrating.

Not long after their marriage, Sanako and Omai became pregnant—proving that Aoto possessed excellent fertility! Unlike Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who, despite having many wives and concubines, was unable to strengthen his imperial clan.

Given time, a son will surely be born!

The people of Qinjin Domain... especially the retainers under Qingdeng, were terrified that Qinjin Domain, which they had worked so hard to build and which embodied everyone's dreams, would follow in the footsteps of Yonezawa Domain, known as "the poorest domain in the land".

Yonezawa Domain escaped the punishment of "abolishing the domain" because its lord had no heir, but it was still stripped of its fiefdom and lost half of its territory. The entire domain instantly fell into an abyss and became "the poorest domain in the land" with meager food and water.

As it turns out, Qing Deng's decision to "get married as early as possible" was indeed the right one.

When the good news of the two women's pregnancy spread, the entire Qin Jin Domain rejoiced, and the morale of the Shinsengumi was greatly boosted. The positive effect far exceeded Aoto's prior expectations.

At this critical moment when war is imminent, this is truly an encouraging remedy.

It's worth mentioning that while Sanako and Mai were both pregnant, Souji's belly remained flat.

Although they married Qingdeng at the same time, in terms of both "time" and "number of times", she was even ahead of the other two.

But to this day, let alone showing any signs of pregnancy, she has not even the slightest indication of being pregnant.

Since both Sanako and Mai were able to get pregnant successfully, it means the problem wasn't with Aoto, but rather with Souji himself.

Judging from her appearance, she seems to be the type who "has difficulty getting pregnant".

Qing Deng wasn't in a hurry. After all, he and Souji were still young and had a long road ahead of them.

Moreover... to be honest, seeing that Souji did not get pregnant immediately, Aoto secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Sanako and Ama are both heavily pregnant now, so they are definitely unable to do those heavy jobs and can only temporarily step down to the sidelines.

One of them is the captain of the 7th Division, and the other is the captain of the 9th Division; both hold important positions.

Their stepping down to the second line has already had a significant impact on the daily operations of the Shinsengumi.

The commander-in-chief is the "first general of the Shinsengumi" and the Shinsengumi's golden brand.

Whether it was the earlier "Iga Rebellion" or the later "Tenchugu Incident", the absolute strength that Souji displayed could be described as awe-inspiring to both enemies and allies.

She is usually a sunny, cheerful, and smiling beautiful girl.

Once you step onto the battlefield, you'll transform into a yaksha who can take on a thousand men!

This stark contrast boosted her fame and earned her countless fans.

Not long ago, she was given the nickname "Heavenly Sword" by someone of unknown origin.

A genius swordsman, the Heavenly Sword... Apart from Aoto, she is currently the most famous member of the Shinsengumi.

She has become an indispensable and important member of the Shinsengumi.

It's no exaggeration to say that if she were to get pregnant and go on maternity leave, the Shinsengumi's overall fighting strength would likely drop significantly!

There is one more thing worth mentioning.

Sanako and Ama are at their most vulnerable, and Aoto can't bear to torment them.

Current medical technology is not advanced, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, which is particularly backward, and pregnant women cannot withstand any accidents.