Commander, you smell so good.

"Sister Fengxiang is going to get you some wine, Jiang Zheng-sang~, it seems you have quite a lot of face, at least you are quite liked by Sister Fengxiang."

"Sister Fengxiang? Is she very old?"

Jiang Zheng was slightly stunned. He felt a little strange about the way Agano addressed Feng Xiang. Although Feng Xiang looked like a gentle woman, with a soft and kind temperament, a fair face, and a relaxing temperament all over her body, she didn't look that old, right?

"Ah~, it can't be said to be age, but rather the length of service. She is the first one to serve in our Sakura Empire. You can understand her as the first ship girl to appear in the Sakura Empire, and she is also an aircraft carrier."

"Whether it's someone like Shen Zisama or Akagisama, Sister Feng Xiang is respected and revered. She is the eldest sister of the aircraft carrier and is like a mother to me."

Agano glared at Jiang Zheng, very unhappy with the age he mentioned, and slowly began to talk about Fengxiang. According to history, it was not Fengxiang, but the things before that had to be traced back a long time, so naturally he would not talk about it.

Feng Xiang placed a sip of wine and four cups on a tray. The wine pot was filled with clear and beautiful sake. When it was poured from the pot into the glasses, the rich smell of wine immediately spread out from the four cups, dissipating the smell of the meat dishes and bringing a hint of the fragrance of wine.

"Master Jiang Zheng, this is a specially prepared drink. It is our traditional sake from the Sakura Empire. Please have a drink. It is worth savoring."

"You don't have to be so polite and call me sir, just call me by my name."

Feng Xiang slowly handed the wine glass to Jiang Zheng with a look of anticipation on his face. Faced with such kindness, Jiang Zheng naturally would not refuse. Instead, he told him that he didn't need to use the honorific title, and slowly took a sip.

It has a smooth entrance and a sweet taste, with a light and sweet flavor. Apart from anything else, even if you give it to someone who has never had it before, they will find it delicious.

"It tastes good, it's a good wine, thank you for your kindness, Fengxiang"

"I'm glad you like it, but since we're drinking together, how about we toast together?"

Feng Xiang couldn't stop smiling after receiving his endless praise. He brought Suzuya who came with him to help with the cooking, and Agano who was eating with him, and they clinked their glasses together and toasted each other.

Time passed slowly, and as the glasses clinked, the taste of the wine covered the taste of the food, and all four of them were stained with the drunken rosy color.

Jiang Zheng was fine, as he was already in Sardinia, and he could drink quite well after the drinks from Tiexue and Iris. But someone like Suzuya was not so good. After just a few drinks, his cheeks flushed, and there was still half a drink left. However, he ate all the skewers, and his head kept nodding as if he was still half asleep. He wanted to stay awake but was completely unable to do so.

As for Agano, she was even worse. It was only her third cup, and her face was as red as the apple on Mount Fuji. She was grinning, and saliva was overflowing from the corners of her mouth. She didn't look like the Japanese beauty in my impression at all. Instead, she looked more like an office lady who had passed out after drinking too much on her day off after work, and she was almost making a snoring sound.

Feng Xiang, who brought the wine, was elegant and there was no obvious sign of drunkenness on her face. She looked as graceful and natural as if this was just an appetizer. However, she was surprised that Jiang Zheng did not fall down.

After all, the wine she brought out was different from the usual ones, it was a craft beer.

"Master Jiang Zheng, I never thought you could drink so much. I really admire you."

"It's okay, it's okay. You are the same. This sake seems to be of extraordinary quality..."

Jiang Zheng picked up the glass and looked at it. Even though he still had some left, he noticed something was wrong. Could this sake be so strong? It actually had the strength of vodka?

"In that case... Lord Jiang Zheng, would you like to sit with me in the compartment? Whether it's for a drink or a rest, it's fine."

"Okay, let's go, let's go."

Jiang Zheng slowly stood up and walked towards the cubicle Feng Xiang pointed out. He was a little dazed during the period. It was Feng Xiang who supported his body with a smile until they got to the cubicle.

After letting him sit obediently in the compartment, Feng Xiang said that he needed to prepare for a while. Jiang Zheng didn't think much about it, but just sat cross-legged on the cushion and looked at the scenery outside the sliding door.

This is a compartment specially prepared by Fengxiang. Unlike other compartments, it is not so closed. You can open the door to see the scenery outside. It is different from the Noshiro compartment. In this compartment, you can see the sea in the distance.

It was gradually approaching dusk, but the weather did not seem hot and humid. Instead, it was cool like a sea breeze, which made Jiang Zheng a little more awake, but he still felt a little dizzy.

More than ten minutes later, when Jiang Zheng had closed his eyes and was about to take a break, the door at the entrance was opened and Feng Xiang came in. This time, Feng Xiang looked brand new and was wearing a more gorgeous and elegant kimono.

The flowing furisode is embroidered with intricate flowers, with cherry blossoms being the most prominent. The kimono is purple, which makes it look enchanting yet beautiful.

The kimono made of soft fabric wrapped around Feng Xiang's delicate body, but not completely, revealing her snow-white neck and curvy collarbone, her shoulders, and her deep cleavage, which formed a sharp contrast with the bright color of the kimono, making people want to take a few more glances.

Her loose hair was tied up with a red butterfly ribbon into a ponytail. A finely crafted hairpin was inserted into the side of her hair, with golden ears and red flowers hanging on it, which was beautiful and precious.

Wearing tabi and wooden clogs, with an exquisite feather robe between her arms, she has a plain face and a natural demeanor. Her every move is full of elegance, giving Jiang Zheng a noble and traditional beauty.

"Sorry for the long wait, Lord Jiang Zheng. I wonder if you would be more concerned about me now that I've bathed and changed into new clothes?"

"I care, I care so much! Feng Xiang, you're wearing a really beautiful outfit, just like an oiran. No, oiran doesn't seem to be a nice word."

Shocked by Feng Xiang in front of him, Jiang Zheng said the image that was closest to his impression, but he felt a little embarrassed after saying it, because the word "oiran" is not a good word.

But Feng Xiang didn't care. Instead, she looked back at Agano and Suzuya who were still sleeping soundly. She quietly closed the door, slowly walked to sit beside him, and took his hand.

"Oiran? Haha~, if that's the case, then I won't call you sir anymore. How about sir? Let's treat this as our first tryst. Do you want to feel my warmth?"

"Actually, someone has praised me for being beautiful. It would be wonderful if you could acknowledge me. So, my dear, am I beautiful?"

With a blushing face, she hugged his arms. At this moment, Feng Xiang was like meeting a confidant, exuding her affection, saying gentle and unforgettable words, with sweet talk and tenderness around her fingers.

Juhuang's eyes were full of autumn water, rippling with emotion, and her beautiful eyes were filled with the reflection of the face in front of her.

Feng Xiang originally wanted to face this important person with respect, but she never thought that this so-called important person was just a child.

But as they faced each other, Feng Xiang felt a little moved, so he took this opportunity to express his feelings and see if it could be accomplished.

And now, she wanted to get Jiang Zheng's personal praise even more. In this small place, in this compartment with only two people, Feng Xiang's mind was a little confused.

"Beautiful, of course you are beautiful, you are so beautiful now"

"Hehe~, that's good. To receive your praise, sir, is the greatest compliment to Fengxiang. But sir, do you want to continue drinking? Or do you want to take a break? Or do you want to eat something else?" As she said that, Fengxiang pulled Jiang Zheng's hand and pressed it on her chest.

Although her breasts are not as big as Agano's hidden big breasts, Feng Xiang can still be a qualified mother, at least she won't go hungry.

The softness in his hand made Jiang Zheng pause slightly, and he pinched it subconsciously, causing her to let out a slight moan and look shy, and he swallowed subconsciously.

Obviously, this was not the first time that Jiang Zheng faced such a scene, but he felt himself blushing again. After all, there were only a handful of ship girls who embodied tenderness and motherhood. Coupled with her indescribable tolerance and gentle words, the person Jiang Zheng remembered most was Frederick the Great.

What made Feng Xiang feel pity was that Jiang Zheng did not take the next step, but took the initiative to let go of his hand and resisted his temptation.

"Sorry, Feng Xiang, I..."

"Shh~, no need to say more, I know sir, let's drink."

Although it was a pity, Feng Xiang only felt disappointed and said that he didn't care. Instead, he raised his hand and gently stroked his head and his hair, with a gentle and tolerant look on his face.

However, Fa Fengxiang, who had been in the business for a long time, quickly realized that he was preoccupied with something and could not accept his contribution with peace of mind.

In that case, she picked up the wine jug and poured out the wine, letting him drink it slowly. She tried to use her own way to ask what Jiang Zheng was worried about.

Sure enough, after a few drinks, Jiang Zheng expressed his worries. Feng Xiang gradually realized that Jiang Zheng came from the ocean across the European continent. Although she didn't know how an East Asian man could go there, Feng Xiang didn't ask much. Everyone has their own things to do.

After roughly guessing the whole story, Feng Xiang put down his wine glass, looked at his still drunken face, then hugged him, put his head against his ear and said softly and delicately:

"Master Jiang Zheng, there's no need to worry. Since you care about them, they will naturally care about you. Their search will naturally take time and effort, but this is as it should be. Meeting again requires effort to bear fruit."

"In short, please take good care of yourself. This is the best thing for them and you."

Feng Xiang patted Jiang Zheng's back like a gentle mother while speaking words of comfort. However, Jiang Zheng was already drunk because of the wine she poured him. Moreover, he was well fed and drunk, and with the beautiful woman by his side, Jiang Zheng fell asleep defenselessly under the faint fragrance.

After sensing that he had fallen asleep, Feng Xiang smiled helplessly. He was indeed a child.

Slowly positioning his body, she maintained her kneeling position and placed his head on her thighs as a knee pillow.

Her flawless white hands rested on his face, caressing it gently. Her eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at the scenery outside the window, thinking of letting him sleep for a while longer before letting Agano take him back.

After all, after nightfall, Ise and Hinata will bring Kawauchi, Mogami and the others over to drink, and it would not be good if they were seen.

Although she herself did not care, she could not bear to hear gossips about the adult nestled in her arms, as that would be a bad thing.

So Feng Xiang just sat there quietly, using her thighs as a pillow for his knees, while she picked up the wine glass and sipped the tea carefully. After all, it was the good wine she had prepared, and it naturally should not be wasted since it had already been opened.

Time passed quietly. Agano, who had taken a short nap, was still awake. He knocked on the door and entered the compartment. He finally felt relieved when he saw Jiang Zhengsleeping on Fengxiang's thighs.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Sister Fengxiang. I have already paid you. I will..."

Just when Agano said he wanted to take Jiang Zheng back, he heard the footsteps of someone. He turned around and saw Kongo and Hiei coming.

After seeing Agano, Hiei nodded slightly and told her the purpose of his visit.

"Lord Akagi has ordered that Lord Jiang Zheng be taken to the castle tower. Please make way for him."

"Um... please."

Seeing that the visitor had ill intentions, Agano noticed that it was already night, and letting Jiang Zheng enter the castle tower at this time would be a bad move.

However, Kongo and Hiei naturally would not understand Agano's thoughts. After entering the room and seeing Feng Xiang and the sleeping Jiang Zheng, Hiei knew that this trip must have been in vain.

After bowing slightly to Feng Xiang, Hiei looked at Agano with a smile and gave her instructions.

"Since Lord Jiang Zheng and Sister Feng Xiang are resting, it would be inappropriate for us to disturb them. So, please tell him tomorrow, Agano, that Lord Jiang Zheng should enter the castle tower tomorrow morning. As for the escort, Noshiro and Sakaniou will be the only ones who can do it."

Chapter 286 Entering the Castle

"Why are you so anxious? I didn't expect you to be so respectful to Akagi, Agano."

"As expected of Jiang Zheng, you can say such words so easily. You should know that Senior Akagi is the leader of our Sakura Empire who has taken over the flagship. How dare I, a mere junior, be so rude to you?"

Although Agano said this, she had a smile on her face. She handed the ironed clothes to Jiang Zheng and helped him put them on gently and carefully. Her fingertips gently stroked the shoulders of his clothes. Seeing her intimate and caring appearance, if you didn't know them, you would think they were an old couple.

Noshiro was holding a knife in her hand, and she was watching her sister Agano getting so close to Jiang Zheng outside the door. She felt a little complicated. Even Shu Nio noticed something was wrong, and did not touch Noshiro for fear of bad luck and training more for her own safety.

After tidying up, Agano looked left and right, and after confirming that everything was fine, he crossed his arms and nodded. He really is still this handsome.

Although the white suit is very nice, if you wear it today after wearing it yesterday, it will give people the impression that you haven't changed your clothes. So Agano arranged for someone to send a suitable suit overnight.

The Kendo kimono, which is similar to the kimono, is very good. It has three-quarter sleeves and double-folded pants. Because it is made of light, soft and high-quality fabric, it is very breathable and comfortable.

The shirt is embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns, and a cherry blossom decorative chain is tied around the waist, with only half of the neck exposed. The black top and brown bottom color combination does not appear dull, but rather fashionable and elegant.

Agano originally planned to let Jiang Zheng go directly in a kimono, but the kimono had to be worn with wooden clogs, but he didn't like wearing wooden clogs, so he chose a kendo kimono as his choice.

It turned out that the effect was quite good. At least Agano was praising it. Sakunio stared at Jiang Zheng's face and smiled secretly, while whispering to Noshiro, which soon made Noshiro's cheeks turn red.

"Alright, that's it for now. Although you are of noble status, please also make peace with the Akagi and Kaga Friendship Churches."

Agano kindly reminded that in the Sakura Empire, xenophobia is very normal, and xenophobia towards humans is even stronger. After all, the appearance of ship girls will naturally attract the attention of humans. Even if the Sirens, who have a common enemy, appear, there will naturally be a lot of friction between the two different species.

Of course, it wasn't like this at the beginning, but from the time Mikasa waved the flag, to when Kamisama took over, and finally to the current Akagi, the attitude also changed.

There is a process from goodwill to xenophobia, and it is even more serious when Akagi takes over the flagship position in this generation.

"Not really, but since you said that, I understand. And don't call me sir, I'm not a big shot."

Jiang Zheng responded carefully. Since she said that, she must have her reasons. It's just that the honorific is not good.

After giving the verbal instructions, Noshiro and Sakuno were responsible for escorting Jiang Zheng there, although they didn't know what they were escorting.

It was different from what Jiang Zheng had thought. He thought that he and the others would have to walk directly there, but in the end they got in the car. Noshiro was the driver and Sakuno was protecting them in the back seat.

However, rather than being protective, Jiu Niang was chatting with Jiang Zheng with a smile all the way, which made Nodai feel a little depressed.

Because it was not far from the castle tower, they arrived there in a short drive. And because they were being escorted, the two of them could only send them here. The rest of the time, they would be received by Suruga and Ryuho together.

"Thank you both for your hard work. Please come down and Suruga and I will be waiting for you."

"Master Jiang Zheng, please..."

After performing the etiquette, Suruga and Ryuho took him into the castle tower. During the walk, the two ship girls' eyes would occasionally linger on Jiang Zheng. Although they were not attracted to him, their eyes were unfailing.

On the way to the top floor of the castle tower, Jiang Zheng was a little uncomfortable with their gazes going back and forth more than ten times. He couldn't help but say:

"Is there something on my face?

"Sorry, we're being rude... We're just curious. We heard that you have a close relationship with the Three Swords of Europa... ahem, you have a close relationship with the shipgirls of Iron-Blooded Sardinia and Iris. Is that true?"

Curiosity was truly greater than their ability to sustain themselves, or perhaps it was an inexplicable closeness to him, so Long Feng started asking about the rumors, their faces revealing an unconcealable curiosity.

Jiang Zheng wanted to hold his forehead but couldn't help it. Wasn't this rumor true? He could only nod slightly to indicate that it was the truth.

After confirming that the news was true, Long Feng actually took a deep breath, having successfully made his own unique contribution to global warming.

It's so terrifying, so terrifying, this person must be impossible... No, if it's like this, then the next one will be Sakura Empire's turn, right?

For a moment, Long Feng found it hard to accept, but looking at Jiang Zheng's handsome profile, it seemed that it was not unacceptable.

No, no! This is treason! Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!

Long Feng, with a pretty blush on her face, shook her face, trying to drive away the inner demon, and even made some strange exorcism movements, which successfully attracted Jiang Zheng's attention.

On the other side, Suruga, who pretended to be aloof, felt sad when he saw Long Feng in such an embarrassing state. Fortunately, he did not say anything, otherwise, if he had embarrassed himself like Long Feng, it would have been so unlucky.

As we walked, we came to the elevator leading to the upper level. The first door we saw after going up was where the flagship Akagi was located.

After that, Long Feng and Suruga left, and they had no idea what happened next.

Jiang Zheng pushed open the door and saw two beautiful figures waiting for him.

A woman with short silver hair was kneeling in front of a long table. She was wearing a snow-white Japanese dress and armor, a white fox mask on the side, and light makeup called eye shadow on her face. Her deep blue eyes and indifferent expression made her cold beauty even more seductive.