Swallow Back

If it is a conspiracy, who is it aimed at?How big is it involved?Will there be another move?

Think carefully.

Liu Yun's mind has always been very alert, but he is not good at solving puzzles, and he lacks patience, so he can't think of anything for a while.

After Mrs. Gui Die was saved, she was very happy at first, but then she frowned and thought for a moment, obviously realizing that the problem was wrong.

But she didn't struggle, let alone make a sound, but hurriedly called the surviving attendants to clean up the situation.

After thanking Liu Yun, Mrs. Ning Ning focused on treating the wound on her shoulder without showing any abnormal expressions.

But obviously, with her scheming, she just hid the problem in her heart, rather than not discovering it.

It was still midnight at this moment, and with the sparse moonlight and candles, the visibility was still not high.In addition, the damage caused by the monster just now was not small, and the survivors were very tired. They could only try their best to rectify the order, but it was inconvenient to sail back to the shore.

Mrs. Gui Die and Mrs. Ning Ning briefly discussed the division of labor, and each dealt with the aftermath to appease the minds of the followers.

And Liuyun's responsibility is to guard Miss Ah Shi and the three little girls who are greatly frightened.

Especially the second daughter named Ah Chu.

Although Miss Ah Shi has no power to restrain her, after all, she has seen many ups and downs of adults and has the ability to control her emotions.

The nine-year-old eldest daughter, Chacha, is a fearless girl. She looked around curiously as soon as she escaped from the claws of the monster.

The three-year-old girl, Xiao Du, probably doesn't quite understand what life is in danger, so she may think she is joking if she is ignorant.

The six-year-old second daughter, Ah Chu, had always been a demure and precocious appearance before, but she was the most frightened after something happened, crying and screaming.

Ah Shi hurriedly coaxed her, but with little effect.Although she has three daughters, she still looks like Shaoai internally and externally, she really doesn't look like a qualified mother.

Mrs. Gui Die didn't seem to like children that much. When she heard the cries, she showed displeasure, frowned and said to herself: "Even if she is a daughter, she is also a descendant of the Wu family. How can she be so weak? I am really sorry for her father and her uncle." reputation!"

Seeing Mrs. Guidie's expression, she really wanted to reprimand the six-year-old girl Achu, but she held back because of the face of other people present.

Although Mrs. Ning Ning did not give birth to any offspring herself, her attitude towards children was completely different, and her methods were much more skillful than that of Ah Shi. She brought the child over to comfort her, and gently persuaded her, "There are loyal and brave people around you. If you take care of me, you will be safe and sound."

The three-year-old Xiao Du was chirping next to him as a repeater: "Loyal and brave! Safe!" I don't know if I understood.

Nine-year-old Chacha chimed in and said, "Don't worry, sister, Uncle Sasaki is the most powerful. He will be fine once he comes!"

This seems to have worked.

Ah Chu probably also saw the fighting scene just now with his own eyes, and knew Liu Yun's active performance, seeing this stalwart and reliable figure around him, his crying gradually became quieter.

So Gui Die and Ning Ning were decided to deal with the aftermath, while Liu Yun stayed in the cabin to guard.

That is to be with Miss Ashi—considering Mrs. Guidie's previous proposal from Nobunaga, it has to be said that this is a bit embarrassing.

Fortunately, there are three underage children together, so there is no room for the occurrence of fragrant and charming things, and it looks much more innocent.

Liu Yun only regarded himself as a wooden man, and sat there motionless to avoid trouble.

It didn't take long for Ah Chu to settle down, tugging at the corner of his clothes and falling asleep.After all, it is a six-year-old child, so it is easy to get sleepy at midnight.

Nine-year-old Chacha also followed suit by grabbing the corner of her clothes on the other side and falling asleep.Liu Yun took a closer look and realized that this girl seemed lively and bold, but in fact she was quite sensitive and fearful inside, so he couldn't bear to reject her.

The three-year-old Xiaodu didn't deliberately get close, so he fell asleep on the tatami, and then unknowingly rolled over and leaned against his legs.

Is it probably from the subconscious that unknowingly seeks protection?

The children were all asleep, and it became to be alone with Miss Ashi.

Liu Yun made up his mind not to speak much, closed his eyes and rested.

But Miss Ah Shi couldn't fall asleep, she sighed softly, bowed forward to salute, and said quietly: "This time is too scary, Ah Shi must thank Lord Sasaki very much, I really can't imagine it without you present."

Liu Yun had no expression on his face, and only said it was "a matter of his duty".

Miss Ah Shi lowered her head again and fell silent.

After a while, she suddenly raised her head and said, "Ah Shi is not a good mother. She has always been troubled by the three children. I didn't expect them to be very close to you."

Liu Yun still answered calmly: "It's just that the situation is special tonight."

After hearing this, Ah Shi lowered his head even deeper than last time, and fell into silence again.

After a longer time, she said in a shy voice: "Lord Sasaki... that... Mrs. Guidie has already told you the purpose of Ashi's visit this time, right?"

Liu Yun didn't expect that the other party would take the initiative to bring up an embarrassing topic, so he couldn't help being stunned for a moment.Immediately, he felt that it would be better to tell the truth directly, so he corrected his expression, and replied seriously: "I have indeed learned, it is a great honor, but please forgive me for refusing."

"Is that so..." Ah Shi's face suddenly flushed slightly, and his voice was also shy, but he still insisted on continuing the conversation: "Can I ask you why you don't accept it? Ah Shi is here. Above, is there anything I can do to help?"

Liu Yun was really puzzled when he heard this.

Seeing this, Miss Ah Shi has been a widow for a long time and is eager to remarry?Or have you taken a fancy to yourself?

It's not quite like...

Although Liu Yun has the ability to manipulate people's hearts and see through emotions, it doesn't work for everyone.It is useless against heroes like Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Hashiba Hideyoshi.

And facing Miss Ashi tonight, he couldn't play well.

Probably because the opponent has a very unique temperament. Although it doesn't look like a powerful supernatural power, it may be better to some extent.

Facing this kind of person, Liu Yun couldn't figure it out, so he could only ask directly: "Excuse me for taking the liberty...Miss Ashi, do you want me to accept the proposal of His Highness Oda Prime Minister (Nobunaga)?"

"Hmm... Let's just say yes." After all, Ah Shi is a woman who has experienced human affairs. Although she is shy and unbearable, she can speak fluently: "Most women in this world are born with a life of hard work and poverty. Ashi was fortunate to be born in the Oda family, and he was able to have a good life since he was a child, so when the family needs it, he should naturally give the only thing he can give."

Chapter 268

"Most women in this world are born with the fate of hard work and poverty all their lives. Ashi was lucky enough to be born in the Oda family, and he was able to have a good life since he was a child. So when the family needs it, he should naturally give the only thing he can give. "

Ashi's words are sincere and sincere, even though there are still many "historical limitations", it is enough to make people feel emotional.

At least Liu Yun immediately felt admiration.

Rights and obligations should be equal, which is self-evident for everyone in later generations.But she was in the sixteenth century, and she was a woman who had not received much education. It is really extraordinary that she can have such awareness.

impressive.

But admiration is admiration. Now that Liu Yun has made up his mind, he can only maintain a meticulous and serious expression, shake his head decisively to express his refusal attitude, and explain the reason: "I understand what you mean. But the clumsy Jing Yizhi, She has done nothing wrong for many years and has no reason for punishment."

I replied to Mrs. Gui Die a few days ago, and now I have to say it again.

After hearing this, Miss Ashi ignored her shyness, raised her head in surprise, stared wide-eyed for a moment, then sank down and sighed softly: "Ms. Iori from the Sasaki family is much luckier than Mrs. Hirai from the Asai family. .”

Liu Yun wasn't particularly familiar with this period of history, so he was confused for a while, and after thinking for a long time, he finally understood what the other party was talking about.

Mrs. Hirai of the Asai family refers to Asai Nagamasa's original wife, Miss Ashi's "predecessor".

At that time, the Asai family was subject to the Liujiao family, and Asai Nagamasa had no choice but to marry a collateral woman from the Liujiao family as the main wife; later, he married Oda, obtained foreign aid, and gained the confidence to resist, so he immediately drove the woman out of the house. He was sent back so that he could become Nobunaga's brother-in-law, and even degraded the eldest son who was already born to be a concubine.

The position was somewhat similar then and now.

How would Ashi feel at that time?

It is said that girls are the happiest on the day they become brides, but if they already know that the groom is a ruthless tyrant who disregards his wife and children for the sake of power, can he still be happy?

Liu Yun didn't know the inside story of the past, so he didn't want to criticize the dead person casually, so he just smiled calmly and said in a steady tone: "As the famous name of Beijinjiang, he is responsible for the life and death of many retainers and leaders. Honor and disgrace, it is inconvenient to comment on what I have done. Maybe I am an ordinary person with no ambitions, so I can put personal friendship first."

"Bearing the honor and disgrace of the life and death of many retainers and citizens..." Miss Ah Shi repeated this sentence softly, after a moment of silence, she said in a low voice: "This is a major family and country matter that men care about, it is indeed not Ah Shi. It should be discussed indiscriminately. After all, the father and elder brother have always put the interests of the family first. They have obtained wealth and military power, and then Ah Shi can enjoy the rich food and clothing, and will not be like ordinary peasant women who have worked hard for decades. I can't even eat rice... In comparison, I should be glad, what is there to complain about?"

"You are a transparent and open-minded person." Liu Yun praised sincerely: "Many heroes who have achieved success and fame cannot escape the human nature of people who look forward to Shu, but Miss Ashi can understand the way of choosing between gains and losses, which makes me admire Endless."

"This compliment, Ah Shi seems to be able to accept it with peace of mind..." Miss Ah Shi slowly lowered her head, and said in a daze: "After all, I was less than ten years old, and I saw the eldest brother and the second brother. This pair of biological Brothers killed each other, and from then on, Ah Shi understood that he was in a very special family."

Touching the pain of the other party, Liu Yun was at a loss for words for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

On the other hand, Miss Ashi adjusted herself in an instant, showing a sweet but slightly stiff smile, shaking her head and saying: "This is a very troubled time! Many people have done nothing wrong, but they lost their lives just because of the war disaster. He lost all his family and property. In comparison, Ah Shi's experience is not worth mentioning, and he should be content..."

Liu Yun was still speechless.

Miss Ah Shi's voice became softer and fainter, and then she only hugged her knees, leaning against the bulkhead, turned her head to look at the night scene outside the window, and fell into silence.

At this time, Liu Yun was dragged away by the three sleeping girls, so he could only sit on the spot and quietly look at the cold and beautiful figure in front of him.

Then suddenly there was an unprecedented, indescribable feeling in my heart.

In other words, Miss Ashi can be regarded as the kind of exquisite beauty that the Japanese people like most, with fair and delicate skin without blemishes, petite and delicate facial features like a porcelain doll made by craftsmen, and silky hair hanging down smoothly and straight like a waterfall, All in all, there is an age-defying youthful atmosphere everywhere, giving people the feeling that the branches, leaves and flower bones accompanied by dewdrops in the early morning will drip water when squeezed gently.

At the same time, the whole person has an indescribable temperament, which makes people close and loving, and has a good impression in the heart, can't bear to be hurt, and doesn't want to refuse.

In the words of later generations, it should be called "girly feeling".

The anecdote of "I feel sorry for you, let alone an old slave" in "Shi Shuo Xin Yu" is about the same reason.

Perhaps it is this "female feeling" that attracted all the retainers of the Oda family.

However, Liu Yun was not too cold.

What he has always liked is mature women who are tall, graceful and graceful. It would be better if they have a heroic spirit that is not inferior to men with swords and guns. (Don't get me wrong, I didn't specifically refer to Guidie and Ningning)

As for the slender and naive "legal loli"...it doesn't have much complex. (It is shameful to say that copper smelting is good)

In particular, calling himself by his name has the taste of "maliciously showing off cuteness".

Therefore, he can effectively resist Miss Ah Shi's charismatic aura, so that he won't be as dull as others.

A few days ago, Mrs. Gui Die brought Nobunaga's proposal to get married, and Liu Yun flatly refused, without feeling regretful at all.

But now-

The moonlight was blocked by the clouds, and the dim light fluctuated with the water waves, making Miss Ah Shi's face difficult to see clearly.With such a delicate and exquisite appearance, paired with a cold and melancholy expression, in this mysterious and sad atmosphere, Liu Yun found that it was difficult for him not to have the desire to protect.

People who only know how to complain all day long like Mrs. Xianglin, even if they are really miserable, will inevitably cause boredom around them and won't get much sympathy.

But like Miss Ashi just now, she kept saying "satisfaction" and "shouldn't complain", which made people feel even more distressed.

Human emotions are wonderful, with wonderful laws that are difficult to sum up.

However, even though there was a hint of affection, it was not entirely the meaning of a man and a woman.

Besides, Liu Yun has already made up his mind, not to treat Yi Zhi badly, and not allow himself to waver.

He still sat quietly on the ground as a guard, letting the three little girls sleep peacefully next to him, without expressing any unnecessary intimacy.

I don't know how long it took, Miss Ashi stared out the window aimlessly for a long time, then turned her head, hesitated for a while, and suddenly said to Liu Yun: "Master Sasaki, have you heard of the 'bean in the bag' thing?" ?”

Liu Yun nodded: "I heard a little."

The so-called "beans in the bag" is an anecdote that happened six years ago.

At that time, Oda Nobunaga led an army to attack Asakura Yoshikage in Echizen. Asai Nagamasa was originally a friend, but after Nobunaga set off, he suddenly turned against him and led his troops to cut off the retreat, which put the Oda army in a great crisis.

However, Ashi, as the wife of Asai's family, sent someone to send a bag of beans trapped at both ends to her family as a reminder.

Nobunaga got the information immediately, so he retreated safely from Jinzaki in time, preserved his own strength, and made a comeback a few years later, eliminating Asakura and Asai.