Chapter 483 Qingdeng: "Please allow me to marry the three of them!"

Tokugawa Iemo and Tenjoin highly recognized Nishino's achievements.

Therefore, Nishino also appears in the story they made up - he, like Ayoto, secretly accepted this top-secret mission and ultimately died heroically on the eve of dawn.

Not only was Nishino's body given a generous burial, but the pensions received by his family were also paid according to the highest standards, which can be described as an extremely grieving honor.

All in all, the mother and son succeeded in fooling the world.

Except for Sanako, Souji, the two sisters and other very few people who know the whole truth, most people, including the friends at the Imperial Guard Hall, believe that Aoto's "disappearance" during that time was really true.

Went on a top-secret mission.

Tokugawa Iemo and Tenjoin were indispensable to the fact that Aoto was able to rest peacefully in a medical hospital as he is today instead of being imprisoned. He was also widely and enthusiastically worshiped by the people of Edo.

The two of them greatly improved Qingdeng's personal image.

A person who sacrifices himself for the public and forgets his own interests, a person who sacrifices his life to benevolent and prays for the people - how can the people not be very fond of him?

Compared with Aoto, Ooka Echizen seems to be nothing more than that.

It can be said that without the help of this mother and son, the "Nioh fever" currently spreading in the streets and alleys of Edo would not be as wild as it is now.

Although it is just a personal speculation, Qingto believes that his smooth "cleansing" must have had the secret help of Kiryu's boss and Mr. Makimura.

Calabash House is a mysterious existence that dares to challenge the Fa Zhu Party and has an unfathomable background.

If there were no officials in the shogunate who were "connected with the Calabash House" or "close to the Calabash House", Aoto would definitely not believe it.

Although Kiryu and others should not have the ability to interfere in national affairs, it should not be a problem to activate the energy of Gourd House, win over some officials, and ask them to put in a few good words for Qingnobo.

Qingto once asked Boss Kiryu in private to confirm whether this was really the case.

However, in the face of Qingden's eager questions, Kiryu's boss just smiled and did not respond directly.

A prisoner being imprisoned, a wanted criminal with a bounty on his head for allegedly killing innocent people, a hero who is widely respected - in just over a month, Qingdeng's identity has changed three times.

His extremely tortuous life experience has once again profoundly confirmed what is meant by "turns of fortune".

By the way - Qingdeng's sword: Defeat Ghosts and Gods, has been successfully returned to his hands.

Since the "Akaban Clan Massacre" occurred, Dingguishen has been strictly kept in the treasury of Beifansuo.

Although he now has a better and more powerful new sword, Qingdeng still has feelings for this old companion who has been with him for a long time.

When he grasped the hilt of the Ding Guishen's knife again, he couldn't help but feel a lot of confusion.

At this time, Kondo seemed to be recalling something, and cast a meaningful look at Aoden, with an intriguing smile on his face.

"It stands to reason that at this time, there should be a large number of matchmakers and matchmakers coming to your door in droves, ready to get your unmarried son-in-law."

While Kondo was talking, Harada Sanosuke over there secretly poked Nagakura Shinpachi next to him with the tip of his elbow:

"Why did Kondo call Mr. Tachibana a turtle?"

Nagakura Shinpachi: "Sanosuke, shut up."

Kondo’s words continued:

"It's just...thanks to that passionate kiss between you and her, no one will bother us anymore about the 'proposal'."

Shannan Keisuke added half-jokingly:

"Who dares to compete with the daughter of the Chiba family for a man? That would be too humiliating, right?"

After Qingdeng heard this, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

The air in the ward suddenly became cheerful.

Everyone naturally knows who the "she" Kondo Isamu refers to.

Suddenly, everyone's expressions became playful.

Even Saitoichi, who had always been aloof, had a faint smile on his face at this moment.

Kondo snickered and continued:

"Tachibana-kun, I won't beat around the bush with you anymore. Tell me, when will your wedding to Miss Chiba Sanako be held? I have experience in getting married, so I can help you organize the wedding."

Qingdeng took a deep breath, suppressed his embarrassment, forced himself to calm down, and said casually:

"Kondo-kun...it's a little too early to talk about this now..."

"It's not early at all." Kondo Isamu said with a serious face, "You are 19 years old and Sanako is 23. Let's not worry about Sanako for now. You are now at the most suitable age for marriage."

As soon as Isamu Kondo finished speaking, he heard Toshizo Hijikata complaining softly:

"Obviously you didn't get married until you were 26, so why are you now so confidently criticizing others for getting married late?"

That night, when Sanako threw herself into Qingden's arms, there were still many onlookers on both sides of the street.

In other words, they were kissing passionately in front of everyone...

Such a move, even in the civilized 21st century, is a bold act that will definitely attract attention.

This is true even in modern society, let alone the Edo period when folk customs were still very conservative.

In the Edo period, even an old couple who had been married for many years and had a deep relationship might not be able to shamelessly do such a heroic thing.

Sanako has always displayed a cold image of "only for viewing from a distance but not for playing with".

The number of people who propose marriage to her ranges from one thousand to eight hundred.

As for the people who like and secretly love her, there are countless people.

However, whether they are those who boldly seek love or those who keep their love secret, their ending is the same - being ignored by Sanako.

Even though she is a 23-year-old leftover woman, Sanako has always been lonely and never got too close to any man.

Over time, many people have come to a consensus: No one can pluck this flower from the high mountains.

The situation is similar in Qingdeng.

Ever since he first became famous, Yue Lao and matchmakers have been coming to him, wanting to propose marriage arrangements to him, but he has politely declined them all.

As a result...this "hard-to-break" man and woman unexpectedly became a pair without anyone noticing!

And that's not even the most jaw-dropping thing.

What is even more shocking is that many people at that time saw clearly: the person who jumped into the other person's arms and kissed him was not the man, but the woman!

So it turns out that the Flower of the High Mountain also has such a proactive side?

This made the public even more excited!

Those who had proposed marriage to Sanako and tried their best to please Sanako were heartbroken when they heard the news.

Throughout the ages, the general public has loved to listen to gossip, especially gossip related to the love between men and women.

For a moment, it was like a bomb was dropped, and the whole city was filled with storm and boiling. Some families were happy and some were sad.

It goes without saying who the happy person is...

Chiba Jutaro's face has been glowing recently, and he walks like a breeze. When he walks on the street, he always greets wild cats passing by and says "meow, meow, meow."

As for those who are worried, there are too many.

People who are jealous of Qingden and people who are envious of Zonazi are like the number of sands in the Ganges.

Sanako is recognized as the most beautiful woman in Edo! The dream goddess of countless people!

The goddess' heart already belongs to someone - how can one not be jealous? How can one not hate her?

As for Aoshito, he also enjoyed high popularity among young girls in Edo, and many young girls regarded him as their ideal husband.

Tall, young and promising, a genius, and a successful official... How many people can meet all these conditions?

What's more, Qingdeng himself is also a handsome guy with a very decent appearance.

After the news that "Aoto and Sanako have an ambiguous relationship" came out, the number of people who came to seek matchmaking with them dropped sharply, almost to zero.

Just like what Shannan Keisuke joked about just now - competing with Sanako for a man? Who can't think of it this way? Why humiliate yourself? Who has the confidence to compete with Sanako in the ring?

The same is true for Qingto - competing with the "Nioh" for a woman? Are you worthy? Regardless of whether you have the confidence or qualifications, let's talk about the most important question first: Do you dare? Your competitor is a killer.

There are countless ruthless people who have successively killed the Yi group and the Qingshui clan.

Sanako is the daughter of "the most famous martial arts family in Japan". Although her family is noble, there are still many people with better backgrounds than her.

However... a prominent family is only one of Sanako's most insignificant advantages.

Even if we put aside metaphysical things such as temperament, knowledge, conversation, and talent, and just talk about the most vulgar appearance——

People with better family backgrounds than Sanako don't have Sanako's beauty and figure.

There is no one who looks better than Sanako... There is no one who looks better than Sanako.

Although Sanako's appearance cannot be said to be "the most beautiful in the world", at least in this corner of Edo, no one's appearance is better than hers.

Among all the people Qingto has met, the only one who can compete with Sanako in appearance is Tianzhangin.

Both Mai Kinoshita and Souji are half as good looking as Sanako.

If we rank the appearance of these three girls... it would be roughly Sanako > Mai Kinoshita ≈ Souji.
To be continued...