In the next few days, Qingdeng's life was peaceful and happy.

It feels so good to have a lover.

This kind of real feeling, as if there were armor and weakness at the same time, made Qingdeng deeply fascinated by it and couldn't extricate himself.

Whether in his previous life or this life, this is the first time Qingdeng has had a real girlfriend.

In the past few days, Qingteng has almost...no, correction, there is no "almost" at all! Qingteng is completely with the Chief Secretary every day!

Because of the "five-year agreement" between Seito and Souji, and because Souji does not want to announce her true gender for the time being (because being a man is more conducive to her studying swordsmanship, she wants to continue to practice swordsmanship quietly)

relationship, the two did not publicize the breaking news that "they are private lifelong lovers", and the two are currently in a relationship like an "underground couple".

There are about a dozen residents in the trial house, and there are so many people walking around in the trial house every day. Logically speaking, this young couple should not be able to find any place or good opportunity for a tryst.

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However, don’t underestimate human creativity!

Qingnog didn't know what Souji was thinking. Anyway, he was obsessed with this "sweet smell of love".

I have formed a special bond with a certain girl, and when I think of her face I can't help but smile infatuatedly; I wish I could stay with her every day, even if I chat with her all day long about nothing nutritious,

You won’t feel bored either…

This is probably the so-called "love period".

Taste the sweetness of falling in love with a girl for the first time... Intoxicated by the intense emotions of the "love period"... At this critical moment, I don't want to waste even a second, let alone "there are too many people in the test hall", even if

Even if the King of Heaven is here, don’t even think about stopping Qingteng from dating Souji, Tie Tie!

Ever since, in the trial defense hall these days, you can often see a scene like this:

Souji, who was practicing swordsmanship well, suddenly threatened to go to the toilet, and then ran out of the dojo in a puff of smoke.

Not long afterward, Qingteng said that he was tired and wanted to go down and rest for a while, so he left the dojo.

It wasn't until about half an hour or more later that I saw the general manager returning with a slightly red face and sweating.

Another example: So-and-so wanted to find Qingteng or the General Secretary when something happened. They searched all the corners of the imperial examination hall but found nothing.

Just when I was about to give up, suddenly, Seito or Souji emerged from some inconspicuous corner.

"Wow, I'm scared. Why are you here? I've been looking for you everywhere! Didn't you hear my voice? My throat hurt from shouting."

Faced with such rhetorical questions, the two often made vague remarks.

In this way, Aomori and Souji took advantage of every opportunity to find or create opportunities to be alone.

In just a few days, a deep tacit understanding was developed between them.

At present, if one of them makes a look or expression, the other person will immediately understand and look for an opportunity to escape from the current place, and then meet the other person in a nearby uninhabited place.

Thinking about it carefully... Qingto couldn't help but admire the energy of himself and Souji.

Qingdeng is very energetic - this is as it should be, after all, he possesses "Strengthening Essence +1", "Yuan Yang +1" and other talents that enhance physical energy and physical fitness.

As for why even the General Secretary is so energetic...this is actually understandable.

After all...she is a female swordsman.

I swing my sword in the dojo every day, and the amount of exercise is huge. My blood circulation is always maintained at a relatively fast state, and my own various hormone secretions are also often at a strong stage.

Therefore, the General Secretary's energy is higher than that of ordinary people, which is normal.

After each other's unremitting efforts, the two of them successfully stayed in various places such as kitchens and courtyards inside and outside the trial hall, corridors rarely passed by, alleys between houses, and remote corners behind the houses.

Dating figures and water traces.

Frankly speaking - the recent period has been one of Qingdeng's happiest times since he traveled to this era.

The feeling of having a lover who can accompany each other, support each other, improve each other, and spur each other on... is so good!

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Although Japan does not have the custom of visiting relatives and friends during the New Year, it is idle time anyway, so Ayoto decided to take advantage of the New Year holiday to visit relatives and friends.

Previously, he worked with Sanako to repay the debt owed to him by Miyagawa Shunzou (Otsuki Minoru's father).

One of them accompanied Tianzhangyuan for a private visit incognito.

Later, he and the General Secretary exchanged their heartfelt opinions and made a private decision for life.

As for a girl in red who was obviously the first among the girls to meet Qingdeng... she has been very absent recently.

She disappeared directly from Qingdeng’s life in the past month...

Since he hadn't seen Kinoshita Mai for a long time, Qingto chose Chishiya as the first stop of his "visiting relatives and friends" trip.

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In the second year of Wanyan (1861), January 6——

Edo, Chishiya——

Different from the fine weather that was like early spring a while ago, God seems to be trying to make up for the winter scenery that he owed in recent days. Since January 4th, it has been spraying snow on the ground.

Snowflakes picked up by the cold wind were flying all over the sky.

The cold fog that rolled into a mess obscured the view.

Wearing a bamboo hat and thick feather fabric, Qingden walked on the snow, and his feet repeatedly made a scattered "crunching" sound.

"arrive……"

Qingdeng raised the bamboo hat on his head a little and stared at the Thousand Things House not far away.

Even though he was still a short distance away, Qingden could already feel the warm breath emanating from the Thousand Things House.

Kara——Qingdeng pushed open the shop door with ease.

Meow!

The first thing that greeted Qingdeng was the sound of the big orange cat Duoduo.

What followed was a scream of surprise from a certain soft girl.

"Ah! Aoden!" Seeing that the person who came was Aoto, Kinoshita Mai's pretty face suddenly burst into an excited smile like a flower.

Plop, tap, tap... the sound of white and tender feet without socks hitting the wooden floor, moving from behind the counter to Qingdeng at an extremely fast speed.

Not far from Qingden's right front, there was a blazing oven.

Thanks to this oven, the room temperature inside Senshiya is maintained within a very comfortable range that is neither too hot nor too cold.

Therefore, Kinoshita Mai is currently dressed very coolly. She is only wearing a red kimono, and her slim feet are freely exposed outside the hem of the kimono, making her very cute.

"Ah Wu, long time no see. Happy New Year. I hope you can give me your advice in the new year."

"Well! Happy New Year to you too! Please take good care of me in the new year!"

After saying that, Kinoshita Mai changed her expression - she raised her little mouth with a sullen look on her face.

"Humph, you also know that you haven't come to see me for a long time."

"Sorry sorry."

Qingdeng clasped his hands together and lowered his head.

"I've been really busy lately. The mountains of official duties and trivial matters are eating up my time like termites. I also want to come over and play with you as soon as possible. Please forgive me."

Kinoshita Mai raised her gaze and looked straight into Qingden's eyes.

"Hmph... Okay. Qingden, you are now the division captain of the Huo Fu Thief Kai. You have a high position, so I can understand that you are busy every day... I will forgive you this time."

Although Kinoshita Mai said this, she didn't exude the aura of "I forgive you" at all.

On the contrary, it seems to be testing Qingdeng: I did say "I forgive you", but Qingdeng, aren't you going to say something to me again?

Qingteng saw through Kinoshita Mai's little thought at a glance.

He smiled slightly, then took half a step forward to stand closer to Kinoshita Mai.

"A Wu, are you free today?"

Before he could finish speaking, Qingden suddenly stretched out his right palm and grasped Kinoshita Mai's left hand.

Faced with Qingden's sudden hand, Kinoshita Mai's delicate body shook slightly for a few times. Then... nothing happened.

She did not put up any resistance and allowed Qingdeng to hold her hand. It was as if she had long been accustomed to physical contact with Qingdeng.

"I...I'm free in the afternoon..."

Kinoshita Mai stuttered in reply.

“As long as you have time!”

Qingden stretched out his other hand and took Kinoshita Mai's other hand.

"Since you are free in the afternoon, would you like to go out and play with me in the afternoon?"
To be continued...