This wanted poster is quite old.

The paper is yellowed and the picture is blurry.

Even so, you can still vaguely make out the words on it.

"Ogata Issei...Ogata Issei...?!"

Qingdeng recited the name written on the wanted notice three times in a row.

Every time he said it, his eyes would widen a little.

Strong shock dominated his expression, and his expression changed into dumbfounded.

"Grandma Guasheng, the 'Eternal Sword Saint' is your...lover?"

In Qingto's memory, there is only one person named "Ogata Issei".

The Eternal Sword Master...the Sword Master who is named "Eternal"...the pursuit target and object of admiration of countless warriors.

This hero who is no different from Superman... is the lover of the old woman next to him?

Just as Qingdeng was immersed in surprise for a long time, Gua Shengxiu walked forward with a gentle smile.

"Ah... I miss you so much..."

Gua Shengxiu raised his hand, caressing the portrait on the wanted poster with gentle movements as if he were touching a precious and rare item that would break if touched.

"That's right, Ogata Ittousai is indeed my lover."

Having said this, Gua Shengxiu paused, then raised his head and gave Qingdeng a sly smile.

"But - it's the 'dream lover'."

"You young people may not know something. When I was a young girl, 'Ogata Ittosai' was synonymous with 'brave', 'fearless' and 'invincible'."

"Leave aside his other achievements, just mentioning his heroic feat of daring to fight hundreds of warriors alone and killing the unscrupulous feudal lord is enough to make people fascinated."

As Gua Shengxiu spoke, he increased the frequency of stroking the wanted poster. At the same time, dots of memories appeared on his cheeks at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Countless young girls are fascinated by him, and I am one of them."

"Because I admire Ogata Ittousai so much, I specially posted his wanted notice on the wall of the living room, right here - it lasted for 70 years."

"Haha, when I look back and think about it carefully, time flies so fast... In the blink of an eye, 70 years have passed."

"When paper fades, people grow old."

"The only thing that remains unchanged is that the name of 'Ogata Ittosai' is still loud and brilliant."

"The only thing that hasn't changed is that I still have passionate feelings for Ogata... I still have passionate feelings for this upright man."

Gua Shengxiu’s voice was colored with excitement.

Her eyes, which are clearer than lake water, reflect the graceful luster of ripples.

Qingdeng stared blankly at the show of melons.

For a moment, he felt that Gua Shengxiu had turned into... no! She had "transformed" back into a teenage girl with a pretty face, slim shoulders, skin as delicate as grease and smooth as water, and exuding a youthful atmosphere...

At this time, Qingdeng suddenly realized something: Guashengxiu's home not only lacked furniture and furnishings, but also lacked something that most families have: "the breath of people."

"Speaking of which... Granny Guasheng, do you live here alone?"

"yes."

Gua Shengxiu answered without thinking.

"I have never married, so naturally I have no family."

"Grandma Guasheng, are you not married?"

Qingdeng couldn't help but let out a low exclamation.

Gua Shengxiu seemed to be used to Qingdeng's reaction.

I saw her smiling faintly:

"I am a normal woman. I also have sexual desire, a desire for a man's arms, and the urge to get married."

"but……"

"First of all, I am very busy with my daily work, and I really can't spare time to fall in love with others."

"And secondly...I still can't forget Ogata Ittosai."

The corners of Gua Shengxiu's lips curled up slightly, outlining an indescribable arc.

"My feelings towards Ogata Ittosai... are very complicated."

"I not only have admiration for him, but also admiration and respect..."

"In general, Ogata Ittosai has had a great influence on me."

"When I was getting married, many of my elder friends recommended many outstanding talents to me."

"Compared to ordinary people, these heroes are indeed outstanding, but compared to Ogata Ittousai... they are like the fluorescence of rotten grass to the bright moon in the sky."

"Whether it is a scholar with outstanding literary talent, a martial artist with superb skills, a rich young man with a fortune, or a noble son with a prominent family background, I feel that the other person is far inferior to Ogata Ittousai, so it is difficult to be interested in him."

"As time goes by... I passed the most suitable age for marriage and became an old woman, no matter how hard I tried to 'self-promote', no good family would accept me."

"It's just that, even though I have been alone and widowed my whole life, I don't regret it."

"Marriage has its advantages."

"Not getting married also has the advantages of not getting married."

"Maybe it's because I witnessed too many emotional entanglements and love tragedies in Yoshiwara. In my eyes, the so-called 'marriage' is just that, and I don't need to regard it as so important or sacred.

"

"My credo is: If you want to get married, get married. If you want to be single, get single. No matter what, you will end up biting the quilt late one night and deeply regret it."

"Although I have no husband and no heirs, I live a very happy life."

"Even if I were asked to die right now, I should still be able to smile."

Qingdeng listened carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time.

It has to be said that Gua Shengxiu’s remarks and thoughts were indeed advanced in the current Edo period.

These days, it is rare to never marry...and it is rare for a woman like Gua Shengxiu to never marry, despite being quite cute.

——This Ogata Issei... is really sinful!

Qingdeng raised his gaze and refocused it on the wanted notice in front of him, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Although he didn't get along with Gua Shengxiu for a long time, he had already seen many beautiful qualities in him such as strength, kindness, decisiveness, etc., so he respected this old-hearted Yoshiwara Doshin quite a lot.

Therefore, he was very critical of Ogata's influence that indirectly harmed Gua Shengxiu's lonely and widowed life.

Judging from the portrait on the wanted poster, Ogata Ittousai did not have a shaved Tsukiyo. He had thick hair - which is good! Aonto nodded lightly and looked at the "Eternal Sword Master" whom he had never met before.

"The aesthetics express the highest approval.

Although he has lived in this world for more than a year since time travel, he still can't appreciate the ugly Tsukiyotou after such a long time!

Although Isamu Kondo, Jutaro Chiba and others...especially Jutaro Chiba! They always ask Qingto to popularize the benefits of shaving their heads, why is it a symbol of fashion, why is the head shaved cool and refreshing, and why is it a samurai?

I have to shave off Tsukiyo... However, no matter what Kondo Isamu, Chiba Jutaro and others said or tried to persuade him, Aoto always insisted on himself and stood firm.

Shave your good hair into a Tsukiyo head that is almost the same as the "Mediterranean"... For Qingteng, this is more uncomfortable than killing him...

Because he suffered from the "visual torture" of Tsukudai, Qingdeng had a natural affinity with all people with long hair.

——If you look closely, Ogata Ittosai looks pretty good, with regular facial features and an upright face. He is worthy of being a man who dares to kill his master... Hmm?!

Suddenly, Qingden raised his eyebrows fiercely.

He blinked hard, leaned his head forward, and stared at the portrait of Ogata Ittousai with his eyes, the tip of his nose almost touching the wall.

——Is it my imagination...?

Aoto always felt that the portrait...that is, Ogata Issei's face looked a bit familiar.

——Could it be said that... I have met Ogata Ittosai?

As soon as this thought came to his mind, Qingdeng couldn't help but burst into laughter and let out a self-deprecating laugh.

——What am I thinking about... How could I have seen Ogata Ittosai?

—— Regardless of whether Ogata Ittosai is still alive, even if he is still alive, he should be 92 years old this year.

Ogata Issei became active in the world 70 years ago in the first year of Kansei (1789). At that time, he was 20 years old.

In other words, if Ogata Ittosai is still alive, he is now 92 years old and may not be able to walk.

——Maybe I have met someone who looks a bit like Ogata Ittousai before.

Qingdeng thought to himself.

"Okay! Let's stop talking about Ogata Ittousai's topic here first."

Gua Shengxiu clasped his palms together, then turned around to face Bai Ju behind him.
To be continued...