Of course, although the appearance of the three women is quite different, Qingdeng's affection for them is the same! He will never favor one because of whose face is prettier or whose bear is bigger.

!

Even the man who hates Aoto the most and the woman who is the most jealous of Sanako have to admit the fact: Aingto and Sanako are indeed very compatible, and they are the most standard "beauties matching heroes".

Is it our turn to be opposed by monsters like us, a talented man and a beautiful woman?

"...Ji Jun, I really belong to you."

At this time, a gentle sound passed through Qingden's ears.

Qingden was startled for a moment, then turned to look - before him was the smiling face of the General Secretary.

"Even the 'most beautiful woman in Edo' has fallen in love with you. The relationship between you two is so close that you can kiss each other on the street as if no one else is around... Wow~~ Well, that's it, that's it..."

Souji smiled so softly that his eyes turned into crescents.

But for some reason, after seeing Souji's smile, Qingto not only didn't feel the slightest warmth, but instead shivered, and the hairs all over his body stood on end...

…

…

Kondo and others stayed in Qingto's ward for half an hour before leaving.

Just as they filed out and prepared to return to the trial defense hall, Harada Sanosuke suddenly let out a sigh of relief and said with emotion:

"Hey, Mr. Tachibana, I wonder how big a reward you can get this time?"

The shogunate has not yet announced the rewards for Aonto and Nishino.

According to legend, Nishino's family fortune will be raised to a thousand koku, and the family will be promoted to a banner.

As for Qingdeng...

Qingdeng’s contribution is really great!

It’s so great that it’s hard to imagine what kind of glory he will face in the future!

Some people say that Qingteng's family fortune will be increased by at least 3,000 dan; others say that Qingteng will be promoted several levels in a row, from an army officer to an important minister of the shogunate wearing a golden belt... It's all there.

Recently, in teahouses, izakayas, bathhouses and other crowded urban areas, I often hear people discussing with great interest how the shogunate will reward Aonto.

After Qingdeng heard this, he raised the corners of his mouth and smiled without saying a word.

Hijikata Toshizo deliberately walked at the back of the crowd.

Just when he was about to pass by Qingdeng, he suddenly lowered his head, put his lips close to Qingdeng's ear, and whispered:

"Tachibana, you are free to marry as many women as you want. I don't want to dictate your love life. However, you must not harm Souji...my adopted sister."

The moment he finished speaking, Qingden felt a sharp gaze on his body.

Before he could respond, Toshizo Hijikata had already walked away.

"I won't cause her to be wronged..." He murmured softly.

In the huge ward that had been noisy until just now, now only Qingto... and the Chief Division were left.

Since Qingdeng was hospitalized, everyone in the Imperial Guard Hall has been taking turns taking care of him.

Today's "person on duty" is none other than the General Director.

"Mr. Orange, do you want to eat an orange?"

The Souji pushed a basket of tangerines to his knees - this was one of the souvenirs brought by Kondo and others when they came to visit Qingteng today.

"No, I'm not hungry yet."

"Then I will put this basket of oranges here first. If you want to eat them, you can tell me and I will peel them for you."

"That...Miss Okita..."

"Um?"

The smile that Souji showed just now that made Qingden feel creepy flashed through his mind.

"Did the things between me and Miss Sanako... make you unhappy?"

"...That's not the case."

The general manager pursed his lips, looking emotional.

"After all, I have known your feelings for Miss Sanako and Miss Kinoshita for a long time. I just... feel a little unwilling to do so."

"Not willing?"

"At the critical moment when you need the company of others the most, I am not the one standing by your side... This makes me feel a little unwilling."

Speaking of this, the Souji bit his lower lip, thoughtfully.

"However, after hearing about the things that happened between you and Miss Sanako, I didn't feel any discomfort in my heart...that's not true."

Soon enough, she suddenly supported the tatami with both hands, leaned out, and sat astride Qingdeng's legs——

Qingdeng felt a soft touch on his lips.

"Okay...now I feel a little more mentally balanced."

Souji left Qingto's body and sat back down. A charming blush suddenly appeared on both sides of his pretty cheeks, emotions rippled in his eyes, and the corners of his seductive mouth rose quietly.

"...You can 'balance' a little more, it doesn't matter to me."

Qingdeng said seriously and seriously.

"You are still recovering from your injuries, please restrain those desires for me."

The general manager gave Qingteng an angry look.

While saying this, she seemed to recall some embarrassing scene, and subconsciously stretched her hands back to cover her buttocks.

At this time, calm footsteps came from the direction of the corridor, approaching from far away.

With a bang, the door was pushed open.

"Jijun, Xiaosi, long time no see."

"Miss Guang?!", "Sister?!"

Qingto and Souji exclaimed in unison.

The person who came was none other than the eldest sister of the General Secretary: Hikaru Okita.

"Sister, why are you here?"

Okita Hikaru walked quickly to Qingteng's bed with steady and generous steps, and sat down with his knees bent.

"I came to visit Mr. Tachibana. I heard that Mr. Tachibana was seriously injured while performing a mission, so I rushed over immediately."

"Ah, Miss Guang, it's really embarrassing for you to do this..."

Okita Hikaru does not live in Edo, she and her husband live in Hinojuku in Koshu Street.

According to a woman's footsteps...it takes at least 2 days to walk from Hino-juku to Edo.

In this era of underdeveloped transportation, Okita Hikaru made a two-day trip just to visit him... This made Qingto couldn't help but feel guilty.

"It's okay, it's okay."

Okita Hikaru shook his head gently.

"Compared with confirming with my own eyes whether you are safe or not, other things are trivial and not worth mentioning."

As she spoke, she showed a friendly smile.

I have to say, the Okita sisters are really alike.

Similar looks, similar beautiful smiles.

Looking at Okita Hikari's bright smile, Qingden felt as if he was being showered with spring breeze.

"Tachibana-kun, how is your recovery going? Is it okay?"

"I'm in good health and nothing serious! The doctor just said that I can go home in a few days."

"...If that's the case, then I'm relieved."

Suddenly, Okita Hikaru's beautiful smile disappeared in an instant.

She put her hands on her legs and looked down at Qingdeng, who was lying on his back on the bed, expressionlessly.

"Tachibana-kun, I'll get straight to the point. Tell me, what's going on between you and that Chiba Sanako?"

Qingdeng's whole body froze.

Souji's delicate body also froze.

"As soon as I entered Edo, I heard someone say, 'Tachibana Aoden and Chiba Sanako are a match made in heaven'... What is going on? Can you give me an explanation? I always thought

The person you like is Xiao Si... and I always thought that you and Xiao Si would definitely become a loving couple..."

Although Okita Hikaru's tone was calm, there was a sharpness in his words that was as sharp as a slash.

"...Miss Guang, this is a long story..."
To be continued...