I formed the strongest swordsman group.

Ziyang's movements were very subtle.

Because Aoto was sitting on the main seat, facing the Shinsengumi generals and Kyoto dignitaries who were present.

Therefore, from the perspective of everyone, only the front of Qingdeng and Ziyang who was accompanying him could be seen.

The only person who could see Aoto's profile and behind him was Matsudaira Yōho sitting next to him.

Because Matsudaira Yongho was concentrating on drinking and did not pay attention to the movements on Qingden's side, no one except Qingden himself noticed Ziyang's restless little hand at this moment.

Ziyang's little hands were as cold as if they were stained with winter frost.

Even through his clothes, Qingdeng could clearly feel the cool and delicate touch.

She didn't knead it roughly or pet it like a cat.

Rather, it was like a massage, sometimes with force, sometimes with gentle caress. The neatly manicured nails scratched the skin of Qingden's back, which was very itchy, but also gave people a strange sense of comfort.

Her sudden touch caught Qing Deng off guard and his body suddenly froze.

The next moment, like a conditioned reflex, he quickly raised his gaze and nervously and cautiously observed Sanako, Kinoshita Mai and Souji not far away.

After discovering that the three women's expressions were normal and did not notice the situation here, he let out a sigh of relief.

Then, he looked at Ziyang beside him and forced out a wry smile that was mixed with helplessness and happiness.

Fortunately...fortunately!Sanako and the others were not discovered!
Continuously engaging in very intimate interactions with guests - this is a common tactic used by geishas to tease people and attract customers.

The geisha industry is just like the Internet industry in the 21st century, it is very complicated.

There is no shortage of young and beautiful girls in the market, nor is there any shortage of poor families who are so poor that they can only sell their daughters.

A geisha's career usually ends at the age of 30.

No matter how famous a geisha you were before, if you still want to continue to be a geisha after the age of 30, you will automatically be demoted to become a foil to a young and beautiful famous geisha.

Maybe you are prosperous today, but tomorrow a woman who is more beautiful than you and can sing and dance better will suddenly appear and directly steal your customers, leaving you without food.

Geishas must learn culture, etiquette, makeup, poetry, musical instruments, etc. If they pass the studies, they can officially perform on stage at the age of 16.

Debut at the age of 16, graduate at the age of 30... If you don't save enough savings in these short 14 years, or find a man willing to marry you, then your future life will be extremely miserable.

Therefore, in order to make money and retain customers, even geishas who do not sell themselves have to use various methods to make customers remember themselves.

Their methods include but are not limited to: allowing customers to touch their faces, hands, and feet, and they themselves also touch their guests' chests, waists, and legs.

As for the geisha who cross the last line and directly engage in the business of wandering girls, there are countless geishas - this kind of behavior is completely walking a tightrope and gambling with their own future and destiny.

Although the erotic industry developed greatly during the Edo period, the shogunate openly discouraged this industry.

The number of legal prostitutes is limited, and women cannot sell sex in places other than the above-mentioned legal prostitutes.

The only legal tourist destination in Edo is Yoshiwara.

The legal tourist destinations in Kyoto and Osaka are Shimabara and Shinmachi respectively.

Except for these legal brothels, they are regarded as illegal prostitution dens.

All prostitutes, except those working in these legal brothels, are regarded as private prostitutes that must be vigorously suppressed.

Those geisha who sell their bodies are called "two-piece Kanzha", "pillow artist" or "turner artist", etc.

The shogunate defined them as private prostitutes, and they were objects that must be outlawed and captured.

Once caught, not only will she no longer be able to work as a geisha, but she will also be resold to a nearby legal geisha, and she will only be able to work as the lowest geisha.

The profession of geisha is far less glamorous and beautiful than it appears on the surface.

The most beautiful woman in Kyoto not only personally escorts you, but also takes the initiative to rub your waist and eyes - the metaphorical meaning of this part is not generally strong - if it were an ordinary person, I would probably be secretly happy, right?

But obviously, Qingdeng is not such an ordinary person!

If I feel unstable or even complacent just because a beautiful woman favors me, what's the difference between me and that lecherous man from Meng Lang?

I, Ju Qingden, have never been a womanizer!

So, even though he didn't say anything, Qingdeng quietly stretched his body and moved away from Ziyang.

Upon seeing this, Ziyang retracted his little hand wisely and stopped "harassing" Qingdeng.

In this way, a storm that would have been "bloody" if Sanako, Kinoshita Mai and Souji were discovered was calmly calmed down by Qingto.

"Lord Orange, when I learned that you would personally lead the troops to suppress the capital, the slave family was so excited that they couldn't sleep for several nights."

With that said, Ziyang filled Qingdeng's glass again.

"This city has been devastated by thugs throughout the ages... The citizens of Kyoto are all longing for the arrival of a hero - a hero who can save the building from collapse."

Qingdeng couldn't help but smile when he heard this.

"Hero... I can't bear such a heavy title."

Ziyang covered her mouth and chuckled.Although his mouth and nose were covered, a sweet laughter like a silver bell still leaked from his lips and teeth.

"Tachibana-sama, modesty is a good virtue, but being too modest is not good."

"Your reputation for hard work and caring for the people has already spread far and wide."

"Leaving aside your fierce record of eradicating evil and evil, the many political achievements you made when you took office as the side minister and the emperor's servant are enough to convince our people!"

"The name of 'hero' belongs to you!"

"Otherwise, who else in this world is more qualified than you to bear this title?"

Listening to Ziyang's words, Qingdeng couldn't help laughing and thought to himself:
——As expected of Gion’s top geisha, she blows rainbow farts one after another!

Finally, he added in his mind: What a model and perfect geisha!
Ziyang's words and deeds seemed to have been measured with a ruler, which was both precise and appropriate to the point of being beyond comparison.

While getting close to the guests, they maintain a certain distance so as not to offend others.

Will use ambiguous but harmless methods to tease guests.

There will be people who flatter the guests in a lively and witty way.

With such mature and sophisticated skills, it is hard to imagine that this is a girl who is only 18 years old this year.

Although it is slightly rude to say this, Qingdeng did not believe even a word of every word and phrase that Ziyang said just now - about how I admire you very much, about how you are a great hero!
Don't believe what the romantic woman says - this is a worldly truth that can be compared with "Newton's three laws".

In order to make money, retain customers, and establish friendship with the rich and nobles, they can use any means and tell any nonsense.

Maybe Ziyang didn't lie, she really admired Qingdeng.

After all, no matter which angle you look at it, the current Qingdeng is an undoubted hero.

But no matter what, it is right to stay awake and vigilant in front of the romantic woman.

Ever since he was promoted to captain of the Huofu Thieves Kaishi Division [-], Qingden has always been cautious when facing every stranger.

Is the other party here to make sincere friends?Or are you here to climb the dragon and follow the phoenix?Or... you don't like him and want to assassinate him?

Although Qingdeng was indifferent to Ziyang's rainbow fart, he didn't dislike her enthusiasm.

Make money, it's not shabby!
As long as you don't offend him, he will be happy to cooperate.

In this way, on the one hand, he continued to remain vigilant, and on the other hand, he continued to enjoy Ziyang's escort with peace of mind.

……

……

The geisha escorts filled the banquet hall with laughter.

Everyone talks and plays with the geisha next to them in their own way.

"Okita-sama, you look so good-looking!"

Souji chuckled, turned his head, looked straight at Nanami, and said with a smile:
"Miss Nanami, you are beautiful too!"

Sincere praise + Souji’s iconic sunny smile = instantly break your heart!

Instantly, Nanami's cheeks were filled with elation, and her whole body softened.

……

"Miss Ayano, although you haven't told me your hobbies and interests, I can say that the current situation of the Edo shogunate, which is opposed to the Kyoto court, is..."

Isamu Kondo tensed his shoulders and neck. He was very reserved at first, and then gradually relaxed. He introduced the current political situation to the geisha next to him in a eloquent manner. He completely ignored the look of impatience that passed between the other party's eyebrows and went about his own business. Let's talk.

Quite the style of introducing girls to the similarities and differences between destroyers and cruisers when dating them in the 21st century.

……

"Miss Riku, your hands are so beautiful."

Toshizo Hijikata boldly put one hand around the geisha's shoulder and held her wrist with the other hand, smiling lightly.

"Mr. Hijikata..." Looking at the handsome face so close, the geisha's pretty face turned red, as if she had lost her strength, and she collapsed directly in Hijikata Toshizo's arms.

……

Nagakura Shinpachi half-closed his eyes and sang softly a famous ballad from his hometown (Matsumae Domain): "Ezashi Chaifen".

To be fair, the singing is not very good, but fortunately ballads are a kind of music that pays more attention to emotion than singing.

With the blessing of emotion, his singing successfully made the beauty smile.

……

Saito: "..."

geisha:"……"

Saito: "..."

geisha:"……"

A deathly silence fell between the two.

Saito picked up the wine glass on the dining table and drank it in one gulp.

Seeing this, the geisha hurriedly reached for the wine bottle beside her legs.

However, Saitoichi grabbed the wine bottle first and filled himself a glass.

"...Thank you for your escort."

He said.

"But I just want to drink in peace."

The geisha flattened her red lips in grievance, lowered the corners of her eyes, and clasped her hands in front of her chest.

"Yes... I'm sorry..."

Saito turned his gaze and glanced at her.

"... Let me state in advance that I have no intention of hating you or ostracizing you."

With that said, he handed the wine bottle in his hand to the geisha.

"Just... have a drink with me."

The geisha blinked, then shouted flattered:
"Yes!"

……

"Heaven and earth have righteousness, and there are manifolds. Below are the rivers and mountains, and above are the sun and stars."

Serizawa Duck chanted quietly while sipping his wine.Like Hijikata Toshizo, he directly hugged the geisha.

"Serizawa-sama, what is this? Waka?"

"This is "Song of Righteousness" written by Wen Tianxiang during the Tang Dynasty and Southern Song Dynasty. It is my favorite poem."

"Sirizawa-sama, do you understand Chinese poetry?"

Serizawa raised the corners of his lips and sneered.

"Of course! Don't look at me like this, I am very knowledgeable. I am not only proficient in Chinese poetry, but also Japanese songs. In terms of knowledge and talent, I am no worse than those literati at Changpingzaka Academy!"

……

"Do you know where this scar on my stomach came from? When I was still a member of the Iyo Matsuyama Domain, a bastard said that I was a 'little official who didn't even know the etiquette of seppuku'. I was furious for a moment. However, I decided to commit seppuku on the spot to show him, and look! This is the scar left behind after the seppuku!"

Harada Sanosuke opened his clothes, showed the scar on his stomach to the geisha, and told his story about "haramkipuku without dying" that has not changed for 1 years.

……

"Um...Miss Kinoshita, where is your hometown?"

"..."

"Miss Kinoshita?"

"...In, in Osaka..."

"Huh? Miss Kinoshita, are you originally from Osaka? What a coincidence! I am also from Osaka!"

After that, the geisha changed into Osaka accent.

"Miss Kinoshita, where is your hometown in Osaka? What did you do before?"

"..."

"..."

"...Miss Kinoshita?"

"Ugh...!"

This is what social fear is like.

Although Kinoshita Mai's shy and timid personality has improved a lot with Qingto's company and encouragement, there is still a long way to go before she can "be able to communicate normally with strangers."

Facing the geisha's enthusiastic reception, she was like a small animal, her body tensed up, her face flushed, and her eyes fixed on the tatami in front of her knees.

Weak, pitiful and helpless.

No matter what the geisha said or asked, her replies were either several beats too slow or she didn't respond at all. It was impossible to establish a smooth chat process. Even the experienced geisha couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

……

"Miss Chi-Chiba, would you like another drink?"

Sanako thought for a moment, then nodded lightly.

"Then let's have another drink."

As she spoke, she handed the empty cup in her hand to the geisha.

The geisha hurriedly picked up the wine flask, filled her with a glass, and then stood by quietly.

Just like Saitoichi, Sanako did not interact with the geisha next to her at all, and only ate and drank in silence.

Only when her glass was empty did the geisha finally have a chance to show off in front of her.

The geisha was completely overwhelmed by Sanako's cool aura.

Not to mention speaking, he didn't even dare to express his anger.

As a result, the atmosphere between them is not like "guest and geisha" at all, but more like "master and servant".

……

……

The arrival of the geishas to add to the fun was a small interlude.

Gradually, the banquet hall returned to its original order.

Eating while eating, playing around with each other, chatting with each other, and toasting with toasts.

"Lord Tachibana! What happened the day before yesterday was so offending!"

Nengshi Liangbi held the wine glass and threw himself in front of Qingdeng.

The "incident of the day before yesterday" he mentioned was naturally referring to the incident in which "Qingden was arrested by the officers of the Kyoto Prosecution Office".

At this time, it really scared both Inaba Masakuni and Nose Ryōbi into a cold sweat.

Qingdeng calmly raised his gaze and looked straight at Nengshi Liangbi, who had an apologetic smile on his face.

"Oh... speaking of this-"

Boom!
Qingdeng slammed the wine glass in his hand onto the dining table.

There was a loud "boom", like a mute note, and all the sounds and movements in the audience quickly weakened.

In an instant, the noisy banquet hall fell silent.

Everyone present - the Shinsengumi generals, the nobles of Kyoto, and the geishas - all turned their heads, and their collective gaze fell on Ayoto and Nose Ryobi.

"Master Nengshi, I have a very important matter that I need to discuss with you as the envoy of Gyeonggi Town."

Qingdeng's face was expressionless and his tone was cold.

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