To be honest, the contrast between Shikizaki Shikiyō and Shikizaki Kikiyō was so great that Aoto couldn't help but wonder if he had a dual personality. How handsome Shikizaki Kikiyō was at this time only made it even more eye-catching to him yesterday...

Lying in the arms of the wandering girl, fluttering her limbs, clamoring to drink grandma... The scenes I saw yesterday are deeply imprinted in the depths of Qingdeng's mind and will never be forgotten...

At this thought, Qingto couldn't help but turn his head and looked up and down at Shikisaki Jiyō with a strange expression.

The other party did not notice his gaze.

At this time, Shikisaki Jiyoshi had his hands on his hips, looking at the blazing "Zhurong Furnace" with a look of satisfaction on his face.

"Only by igniting a flame wave of this magnitude can it create a fire powerful enough to beat the 'Wan Lian Steel'!"

After that, he took out a string from his arms and tied up his long hair casually.

"This fiery snake soaring into the sky... It's really been a long time since we last seen it."

He murmured softly, with a vague look of nostalgia on his face.

"If nothing else, this should be its...last dance!"

"That's just right."

"Refining the 'Wanliang Steel' as my final mission... This must be the best ending for the 'Zhu Rong Furnace'!"

After saying that, he stretched out his hand to Qingdeng.

Seeing this, Qingden took out the "Wan Lian Steel" with understanding, and at the same time took off the Vairocana from his waist and handed it to the other party.

After Shikizaki Jiyō took Vairocana, he pulled out the sword with a "choking" sound - the coquettish purple sword light immediately filled his field of vision.

"Vairochana...I know this knife."

He curled up the corners of his mouth as he spoke, his tone full of sighs.

"Father, he once told me about this knife."

"He said this knife was our family's crowning masterpiece."

"To be able to compete with Soni Kotetsu, the chief of the 'Momami Great Business',...the craftsmanship of our ancestors is truly remarkable."

"The ancestors devoted all their knowledge and finally succeeded in forging this sword."

"And now, I will also devote all my knowledge to giving this sword a new life."

"Hahaha, our Shikisaki family is really destined to have this sword."

"When you think about it, I really have a heavy responsibility."

After feeling this way, Shikizaki Jiyue turned to Aonto and said:

"Mr. Tachibana, Boss Kiryu, please go back and wait."

"I don't know exactly how long it will take to successfully recast Vairocana's sword."

"Please leave me your address."

"After the forging is completed, I will personally deliver the knife there."

Qingdeng listened and nodded gently.

"In that case, after the sword is forged, you can send the sword to the Imperial Guard Hall in Kohinata Yanagi Town, Koishikawa."

"Trial Guard Hall? By coincidence, I happen to know this place."

Shikisaki Jiyoshi raised her chin as she spoke, acting boldly and confidently:

"Then, please wait for the good news!"

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The steel has been delivered, the sword has been entrusted - all Aonto can do next is to believe in Shikisaki Shiyō's skills and wait slowly.

The "Western Expedition Plan" that should be discussed with Tokugawa Iemo has been discussed.

He successfully found Shikisaki Jiyō and successfully entrusted him with the important task of "recasting Vairocana".

At this point, all the tasks Aomori had to complete when returning to Edo this time have been completed.

Qingdeng originally planned to "leave and return quickly."

Now that everything he needs to do is done, there is no reason for him to stay in Edo anymore.

In this case...he could not avoid saying goodbye to Tianzhang Yuan.

In the past, Aoto would have met Tenzōin as quickly as possible after returning to Edo.

It would be unreasonable not to say hello to her on this rare return trip.

However... ever since Tokugawa Iemo said those explosive words to him, he could no longer treat this young widow with a normal heart.

Nowadays, when he thinks of Tianzhangyuan's pretty face, he thinks of "If you don't abandon me, Mao is willing to be your adoptive father", and then thinks of Tianzhangyuan wearing white clothes, and then thinks of Tianzhangyuan stroking his bulging belly.

belly, sitting next to him with a smile...

To be honest, even Qingdeng himself couldn't help but feel that his imagination was too rich. How could he conjure up so many messy pictures?

Whenever these delusions pass through his mind, Qingden will feel ashamed - what am I doing? Why are my thoughts jumping so much?

If it were Tianzhangyuan who was a noble person, she would never think like me!

Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" was so powerful that it directly disturbed his heart?

Or is it that these images have been hidden deep in his heart from a long time ago, and Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" just served as a trigger?

No matter what, there is only one thing that is certain right now - Qingdeng has no idea how to face Tianzhang Academy now...

For this reason, he has not met him until today.

Of course, no matter how much he delays, there will be an end, and he cannot escape forever.

Qingdeng didn't want to go back to Dajin with this kind of unclear hesitation.

So, he gritted his teeth and went to look for Tianzhang Courtyard.

Soon, he learned that the other party was at Yuegong Shrine at this time...

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Edo, Tsukinomiya Shrine, archery range——

Phew—pop!

The arrow flew through the atmosphere and hit the target thirty meters away.

Tianzhangyuan glanced at the results on the target, then slowly put down the bow in his hand and frowned slightly.

The arrow she just shot did not hit the bull's-eye, but stuck straight about an inch away from the bull's-eye.

Although it is not bad, for Tianzhangyuan who is proficient in archery, such a result is a low-level mistake that should never be made.

She let out a long silent sigh and silently put the long bow in her hand back to the bow stand aside.

Why is her condition so bad... She naturally knows it well.

In recent days, Aonto has been disturbed by Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" - the same is true for Tenzōin.

Now, when she thinks of Aoto, she will think of Tokugawa Iemo happily saying to her: "Mother, Tachibana-kun... no, father! Congratulations!", and then think of Aoto wearing a tattoo.

Fu Yuzhi's appearance, and then the image of herself stroking her bulging belly while sitting next to Qingdeng with a smile...

[Note: Monsuke Haori: a men’s dress in the Edo period, must be worn when getting married]

Whenever these delusions pass through his mind, Tianzhangyuan will burst into anger - Really! How could I be so lustful?!

If it were Sheng Qing who was a noble person, he would never think like me!

Suddenly, she couldn't help but recall Qingdeng's majestic figure again.

Suddenly, her face turned red as if it had been burned by fire.

She had to hold her face with her hands and try to cool down with her cold palms.

At this moment, the voice of "Twin Kunoichi" Sasashige suddenly came from behind him:

"Your Highness, Ju Qing comes to ask for an audience."

Instantly... the moment he heard the name "Ju Qingdeng", Tianzhangyuan's delicate body trembled slightly and his expression changed slightly.

"Sheng, Sheng Qing is here? What is he here for?"

Sha Zhong replied expressionlessly:

"Ju Qingden wants to return to Otsu tomorrow, so I came here to say goodbye to His Highness."

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