Hikigaya, the Son-in-law of Three Surnames

"Here you go." Xiangzi handed a tram ticket to her sister calmly.

Qingxue took the ticket inexplicably and said in surprise: "So you have taken the tram before, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"No, I just checked on the Internet which station I should get off at and how to buy the ticket before I went out." Xiangzi said softly.

"Wait... before we went out, that is, just now, did you know that the way I printed it with my mobile phone would not pass the machine?" Qingxue suddenly thought of the key point.

"Of course, people have to activate the transportation card function on their phones to enter with their phones. You haven't activated it, so how can you pass through the gate?" Xiangzi covered her mouth lightly with the book, but her curved eyebrows made people feel her fox-like smile.

"In that case, why didn't you remind me? Don't you know it?" Qingxue glared at her.

"Ah, it's quite interesting to see my sister yelling like a country bumpkin idiot, haha."

Chapter 36 Chapter

Qingxue followed the example of others and put the tram ticket into the gate, then the gate opened and she walked in. She was like an innocent child encountering something new.

"Oh, so that's how it is. It's quite interesting."

But if you think about it carefully, as the mother of the three sisters, Yangyan, let's not talk about it. Yangno and Yukino both took the train to school by themselves when they were in high school, but she didn't know how they learned it. If it weren't for this accidental runaway, she might never have had the chance to see the train in her life.

Xiangzi was much calmer. She voted and entered the gate so skillfully that it didn't seem like it was her first time. She was not like Qingxue who was surprised by everything.

Two dignified and virtuous mature women followed the instructions of the tram station to the platform and waited for a long time before walking into the carriage.

Although it was not a peak period, the carriage was still half full, which made Qingxue, who had rarely taken public transportation, feel uncomfortable.

Due to the large number of people, the air in the carriage was a little turbid. She couldn't help but cover her nose, but was teased by her sister.

"What's wrong? Can't you stand it? I think you've been Mrs. Yukinoshita for so long, your body must have been pampered." Xiangzi said softly.

"Just say whatever you want to say. I hate people like you the most." Qingxue responded in a bad tone. Perhaps because she didn't want to be looked down upon by Xiangzi, she quickly put down her hand that was covering her nose. It was a pity that she was not used to it. Staying in the tram really made her uncomfortable. Fortunately, it was not too far from Narita Mountain.

"What I want to say is that being a nun requires completing morning lessons and practicing every day. Can you adapt to that with the way you are spoiled now?" Xiangzi said with a chuckle.

After all, looking at Qingxue's life trajectory, although the period after her husband's death was difficult, she was still well-fed and had never lacked materially.

"Don't underestimate me. It's just a small thing. You'll get used to it in a few days." Qingxue snorted coldly.

"Really? That's good." Xiangzi was in a mood to watch the show. In fact, to her, her sister's noisy behavior didn't matter. Whether it was at Yukinoshita's house, Fujiwara's residence or Shinshoji, as long as she had a place where she could read quietly, it was enough.

Of course, if someone comes to disturb me when I am studying seriously, I will pretend to be angry and talk to him for a few words.

Well, just a few words will do.

"Excuse me, miss, do you know how to take the docomo in Yoyogi?"

In front of Xiangzi, a well-looking man in a suit approached her and asked.

She just felt keenly that the other person was looking at her, so she said she didn't really want to take the train.

Even though she already has a daughter as old as Shiyu, Xiangzi, who is used to being a stay-at-home girl, is still a little shy in front of strangers. Moreover, the other party did not strike up a conversation with her directly, but instead asked for directions, making it difficult for Xiangzi to refuse directly.

"I..." She originally wanted to just say that she didn't know so that the other party would give up, but Qingxue next to her pulled her hand, revealing the women's watch under her long sleeves.

"Blancpain Carrousel limited edition. Come and talk to me if your annual salary is this much." He still had his own domineering attitude, but he managed to scare the other party pretty well.

The man in the suit saw the beauty in black clothes, who was one in a million in terms of temperament and figure, and left in disappointment.

"I think you are too timid. Being polite to such a person will only make him take advantage of the situation." Qingxue said unhappily.

"Not everyone is like my sister, so unreasonable." Xiangzi shook her head lightly, but she felt at ease in her heart. As long as she stayed with her sister, she would not have to worry about anything hurting herself.

"I helped you, but your conscience has been eaten by dogs." Qingxue glared at her, but after looking at the station announcement, she took Xiangzi's hand and left the car.

After coming out of the tram station, the two slowly followed the signs on the roadside towards Narita Mountain.

"Speaking of which, how is that woman now?" Qingxue asked.

Xiangzi knew very well that the only person who could be addressed by Qingxue as "that woman" was Princess Minamoto no Raikou.

Because Xiangzi is familiar with Lord Raikou, the information exchange between the two sides is mainly completed through her.

"Well, your highness is pregnant now and looks good, but her energy is not as strong as before, and she always likes to sleep." Xiangzi said with a chuckle.

She knew that for someone like Minamoto no Raikou who had an overflowing maternal instinct, having a child of his own was the greatest joy that could befall him.

"Really? Why are all the people with children over there now? That guy must have done it on purpose." Qingxue murmured.

The people over there refer to those who live in the Chibanomiya family, including Minamoto no Raikou who is pregnant and Kato Megumi who has given birth to a daughter.

In contrast, the Yukinoshita family did not produce a single egg.

"There's nothing that can be done about it. Before Yukino, was it Haruno or Kagero? Or do you want to have another child just for fun?" Xiangzi laughed softly.

"Well, that's the truth, but I'm just unhappy, as if I lost to that side." Qingxue shook her head, thinking of the woman who would occasionally call her and say things like she liked sour food, her legs were sore, and her baby kicked her again today, and she had no reason to fight back, which was really unpleasant.

"However, if the Yukinoshita family is not in a good position for now, what about you?" Qingxue asked in return.

"How can a sister ask such a question? Do you have any shame?" Xiangzi frowned slightly.

"I'm going to be a nun anyway, and I'm going to leave all worldly relationships behind. What's the big deal?" Qingxue said indifferently.

"...I'll forget it. If I really get pregnant, that unfilial girl will really cry."

Her desires are actually not high; she cares more about spiritual compatibility, and she is somewhat afraid of children.

She gave birth to Shiyu for the purpose of family inheritance. She never concealed the fact that she did not care enough about Shiyu because Shiyu was not the fruit of her love. Although she realized that this idea was wrong when Shiyu grew up, the relationship between mother and daughter had become increasingly distant.

If I give birth to Hachiman's child, I will like that child more, but can I raise her well?

Xiangzi did not have this confidence, not to mention that no one knew what expression Shiyu would have when facing this younger brother or sister.

I thought about it and shook my head, but did I want it or not?

She was hesitant in her heart, which made her originally peaceful mind become a little irritated.

"Why don't I just become a nun like my sister?" Xiangzi said softly.

Chapter 37 Chapter

"Why don't I just become a nun like my sister?"

Xiangzi thought of these troubles and felt that her usual peaceful mood was broken, so she spoke in a bored tone.

"Ah, really?" Qingxue said with some surprise.

"I'm kidding. I can't bear to part with the hair I've kept for so many years. It's not impossible to practice with hair."

Xiangzi's long black hair is even more exaggerated than Qingxue's. It is thick and full, reaching to her hips like a black waterfall. It is what she has kept since she was a child.

"Xukino's hair is also good, but Shiyu's is not. She didn't take good care of it." Xiangzi casually listed the shortcomings of the unfilial daughter.

"Well, actually I also think that Yukino is quite like you." Qingxue nodded, and the two chatted about their daughters and soon arrived at the Omote-sandō approach to the foot of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

The so-called Omotesando is the road that people take before entering shrines and temples to worship. There are more than 150 restaurants and souvenir shops on Naritasan Omotesando, many of which have existed since the Edo period and their names are still used today.

The slowly ascending slope was filled with shops with Buddhist characteristics. The two were not in a hurry to enter the temple, or perhaps it was because of women's shopping instinct that they consciously started to visit the souvenir shops after arriving here.

Fabrics woven with bamboo sticks, gods and Buddhas sculpted with clay, the special water jelly... In short, they ate as they walked. Who could tell that these two beautiful women came to become ordained women? They looked like ordinary tourists.

Finally, the two of them stopped at the now famous eel restaurant "Kawafeng", tried the extremely delicious special eel rice, and then walked towards the main gate with some satisfaction.

Since Shinshoji is very famous, there are usually many tourists. When Qingxue came here before, she brought a letter of introduction from Chiba Shrine and went directly to see the chief abbot. As a result, the old man was unwilling to let Qingxue be ordained here, which made her very angry. Later, she found out that Hachiman was behind the scenes.

Thinking that this guy's power was infiltrating really quickly, he finally went back unwillingly. However, Qingxue came prepared this time and would not be fooled easily again.

The ancient main gate gives people a grand and majestic atmosphere, which makes people respect and solemnize it.

"Do you want to visit the great abbot?" Xiangzi asked.

"Let's just take a look around for now. It would be a shame if we get kicked out again and we don't even get to see Narita Park and Nioumon." Qingxue shook her head.

The Narita Park that Qingxue mentioned refers to the forest park that covers about one-third of the area to the northeast of the temple. It is home to a variety of green plants such as cherry blossoms, wisterias, chrysanthemums, and hydrangeas. It can be said that it is one of the landscapes that tourists should visit in addition to the temple buildings.

It was March at that time, and the sunshine was just right. After seeing the navigation at the door, the two deliberately took a detour around the main road, avoiding the famous three-story pagoda, the main hall and other sights, and came to the relatively remote Guangming Hall.

Qingxue chuckled and said, "You are already so old, but you still want to have a smooth relationship. How shameless."

Xiangzi bowed to the Buddha statue, threw in some incense money, and said softly, "Can't I just pray for Shiyu? I hope her love life will be smooth."

How cunning! She actually brought her daughter out as a shield at this time. Qingxue looked at her sister who looked like a fox, and she also learned to worship in front of the statue: "If that's the case, then I will also pray for Yukino and the others to find a marriage, and hope that their relationship will be smooth."

They were clearly asking for it for themselves, but the two sisters named it after their daughters.

The two of them knelt in front of the mat, maintaining the posture of worship. As a result, Qingxue gently bumped Xiangzi with her butt, just like a primary school student playing a prank on his deskmate.

Xiangzi opened her eyes and whispered, "Childish."

As a result, she was bumped again. She couldn't help it finally and bumped into Qingxue with her waist. The two of them fought back and forth, and they didn't look like they were sincerely praying to Buddha.

"Don't go, let me bump into you." The two of them ran out of Guangming Hall laughing, and then went to Narita Park to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

The scattered petals gently fall on the lake surface, adding a sense of tranquility to the picture.

Xiangzi placed her hand on the railing of the pavilion in the lake and said, "This is a good place. If you want to become a monk, I can read here."

Qingxue nodded and said, "It's about time to go see the great abbot."

"Are you sure you can get him to agree this time?" Xiangzi asked.

"Well, as long as no one secretly tries to stop us." Qingxue said, curling her lips.

When the two arrived at the front of Nioumon Gate, a staff member had already gone to inform the chief abbot that a distinguished guest had arrived.

To be honest, with the prestige of Naritasan Shinshoji, it is naturally not afraid of the Yukinoshita family, but monks don't want to offend others. What's more, a considerable amount of incense money for Shinshoji comes from the Yukinoshita family every year. Naturally, the head of the Yukinoshita family is treated with courtesy, even though they had used soft tactics to persuade him to go back before.

Soon, the kind-looking great monk Kishida Teruyasu, who was in his eighties, came in front of the two women.

"Donor Yukinoshita...who is this?" The great monk Kishida was looking at the woman next to Kiyoshige with confusion.

"This is my sister Fujiwara Kaori. Let me get straight to the point, Great Abbot. My worldly ties are over and I want to convert to Buddhism. I hope you can agree." Qingxue said straight to the point.

"But Mr. Yukinoshita, I have already told you that our temple does not accept nuns. Please don't make things difficult for me." The monk said hesitantly.

"Hehe, it was Hikigaya-kun who told you not to pay attention to me before. Don't think I don't know what he promised you. Was it incense money or the renovation of the temple?" Qingxue asked.

"I don't know what you are talking about, Mr. Yukinoshita. If you are sincere, you can become a Buddha by practicing at home." The chief abbot advised gently.

"No, I have to become a monk... I know that the director of the calligraphy art gallery in the temple unfortunately passed away this year. It happens that I have some knowledge of calligraphy and painting, and I have already obtained the operating rights of the art gallery from the Naritasan Cultural Foundation. In this way, I will no longer be an outsider. No one will say anything if I practice in the temple with such an identity. The chief abbot must not refuse me this time no matter what." Qingxue said in an affirmative tone.

"Well... Since Mr. Yukinoshita is so determined to become a Buddhist, I can no longer refuse. Let me introduce you to a monk in the temple. If you can get consent from his subordinates, I will let you practice Buddhism in the temple." The great monk said calmly.

"That's great." Qingxue nodded. She didn't expect it to be so smooth that she didn't even have to use the back-up plan she had prepared.

"Well, Hikigaya Abbot, the rest is up to you." After the chief abbot said this, he quickly slipped away. He could not afford to get involved in the family affairs of these powerful families, but he could afford to avoid them.

Qingxue and Xiangzi saw a young man in monk's robes walking out from the side, with only a little green skin left on his bald head.

"You...Hachiman...how could you?" Qingxue looked at the young monk in front of him in surprise.

Hachiman made the one-cobalt seal with his left hand, and gently patted her plump butt with his right hand, and said with a smile: "You should call me master, little nun."

Seeing him look like a monk and move himself so naturally, Qingxue almost collapsed.

It's like walking into a trap.

Chapter 38 Chapter

Hachiman was wearing a purple monk's robe, with a bald head in the sunlight, but his hands did not match his image at all. He slapped Qingxue's butt hard, but the expression on his face was calm and compassionate, which made Qingxue collapse.

"Why, why are you here?" Qingxue stepped back, holding her butt, her cheeks slightly sharp and flushed, not sure whether it was out of anger or surprise.

"Didn't the great abbot Kishida tell you just now that I'm now the junior abbot of Shinshoji Temple. If not, I wouldn't be able to wear this purple robe." Hachiman showed the two of them his new monk's robe. The material was quite comfortable, but the crotch was empty, which made people feel a little uncomfortable.

"No, so why did you suddenly become a monk and hold such a high position, and what about your hair?" Qingxue couldn't help but complain repeatedly, with many questions suppressed in her heart.

As a result, Hachiman looked at the woman quietly, chuckled and said, "Didn't you hear what the Great Abbot just said? If you want to be ordained as a monk, you must train under me and get my approval. What did I do to make you disrespect me so much that you don't even want to call me Master?"

"Just because you casually flirted with your own disciple just now, what kind of eminent monk are you, you bastard." Qingxue pointed at the other person with her fingernails smeared with Impatiens juice, accusing him of his crime.

"Are you dissatisfied?" Hachiman's left hand was still making the Buddhist hand seal he had just learned from the great monk, and he showed a smile as warm as spring breeze.

"Of course I'm dissatisfied. Isn't this nonsense?"

Hachiman nodded and said with a sigh, "In that case, you can go down the mountain and stay at home to practice Buddhism. It is also possible to become a Buddhist layperson. Mr. Fujiwara next to you, I see that you have a connection with Buddhism and your eyes are full of wisdom. I wonder if you are interested in staying in the mountains with me to discuss scriptures late at night."

Xiangzi was slightly surprised by the sudden invitation and asked, "Well..."

But before she could finish her words, Qingxue next to her interrupted her and shouted, "Why? I was clearly here first, Xiangzi just came here to accompany me."

"Haven't you heard about the story of accompanying a friend to apply for the leading role and eventually getting to play the leading role? What's so strange about that? A rotten tree cannot be carved. If you don't obey discipline, get out of here." Hachiman glared at her.

"Where is the abbot? Where is the eminent monk? Who are you from?" Qingxue became more and more excited as she spoke.

"I'm sorry, I was invited by the Grand Abbot to solve the problem. I'm an honorary abbot and am not subject to the Ten Precepts of the Shingon sect. I just need to shave my head, like the temple clan, and I can eat meat and have a wife... Stop talking so much nonsense. Just give me an answer. Are you willing to obey the rules? If not, go home." Hachiman shouted.