Chapter 61: The Patriarch’s Consideration “You…” …
"you……"
Suzuki Kawa blinked, and Jiguo Yansheng's astonished expression was reflected in his eyes. As the heir, such a big emotional fluctuation is not allowed to appear on his face.
"What's wrong with my eyes?" he asked, looking at Jiguo Yansheng.
Jiguo Yansheng's pupils trembled slightly. Just as he was about to say something, the car suddenly stopped and a servant's voice rang out from outside the window: "Young Master, we've arrived."
He came to his senses, composed himself immediately, took Suzuki Kawa's hand, stood up, lifted the car curtain and got out. He hadn't noticed it before, but now he realized that Suzuki Kawa's hand was smaller than his, and softer and tenderer.
Although only six or seven years old, Yan Sheng has already started to learn swordsmanship and physical skills, and there are still some small scabby wounds and thin calluses on his hands.
He held Suzuki Kawa's hand and realized that this was the hand that could only be nurtured by being pampered and spoiled.
The servant carefully carried the two children out of the car.
This was actually not the first time they met Suzuki Kawa. During the holiday last year, the head of the Suzuki family brought Suzuki Kawa to the adopted country.
Only Yan Sheng met Suzuki Kawa for the first time.
Last year, although Suzuki Kawa showed up, he was just carried to the successor state head as a formality. He was sick at the time and was immediately taken to the guest room to be cared for by a maid.
Suzuki Kawa didn't remember much about his first visit to the country. He had a fever and his mind was a bit foggy.
Now he looked up at the solemn and majestic mansion of Jiguo, which was completely different from the exquisite and gorgeousness of his own home. As the ruler of the country, the first impression that the mansion gave to Jiguo was that it occupied a huge area.
From the entrance to the wall at the end, there are fully armed guards standing every two meters, with serious expressions and murderous intent.
The successor country does not advocate luxury, on the one hand to admonish the younger generation, on the other hand to set an example for the common people. However, as the heir, Yan Sheng has no desire for luxurious things, he wants to pursue strength more.
He dreams of becoming the most powerful warrior in the land.
When the ruler of the succession state was young, he was the most powerful warrior in the territory of the succession state. He fought wars in the south and the north, and expanded the territory of the succession state a lot.
It’s only in the past decade, following the country’s decision to recuperate and restore its economy, that years of war have expanded the territory but also caused great damage to the civilian economy.
When the servants went to put away the luggage brought by Suzuki Kawa, they couldn't help but be amazed when they saw the boxes of treasures. They had a deeper understanding of how much the Suzuki family doted on this weak young master.
All the servants brought from the Suzuki family had to be sent back, so a handover was very necessary. Jiguo Yansheng pulled Suzuki Chuan into the mansion, and things were already busy outside.
"The mansion is very big, you must remember the way. If you forget, you will have to find a servant, but there are some places without servants guarding them." Jiguo Yansheng seriously instructed Suzuki Kawa.
They first had to go see the successor to the country, and then go see the head of the family's wife, Akeno.
The Lord of the Country was in the front hall. He was the only one in the room, and he was obviously waiting for Suzuki Kawa.
However, except for the front hall, there were many people in robes standing around, servants were walking around among them, and guards were standing in the corners, staring at those people in robes.
Jiguo Yansheng was already used to it, but he still explained to Suzuki Chuan: "It's the retainer who came to the palace to discuss matters today."
As a renowned daimyo with a formidable military power, his territory attracted many knowledgeable people, and his vassal group gradually expanded.
The Suzuki family was not originally a vassal of the succession country. Their ancestors were politicians who wielded power in the Heian-kyo Imperial Palace. Later, as history changed, the emperor's rule weakened, and the shogunate also dispersed its power. In order to protect themselves, they migrated to the territory of the succession country.
A hundred years ago, the Suzuki family was known as a prosperous and powerful aristocratic family. With the addition of the Suzuki family to the country, its strength increased dramatically. The Suzuki family warriors also assisted, and after a long period of territorial expansion, the country achieved its current success.
Regardless of the purpose, the heir to the succession state and the heir to the Suzuki family must be on good terms. Once a rift arises, it will be a sharp weapon for daimyos from other countries to attack the territory of the succession state.
The successor state leader's eyes darkened as he looked at his eldest son who came in from outside, and the other weak child held by his eldest son's hand.
Dazzling golden hair was only recorded in ancient books. Although the hair color of the head of the Suzuki family was also different from that of ordinary people, it was definitely not as conspicuous as Suzuki Kawa's.
The similar face and the same purple eyes as the late wife told everyone that this was indeed the biological son of the head of the Suzuki family.
"Ominous" rumors were spreading like wildfire, and the successor country leader made up his mind to ask Suzuki Kawa to go to the successor country. Last year, he saw with his own eyes the child who was said to have killed his mother.
Blonde hair, close to the color of the sun, is an absolute symbol of auspiciousness in the discipline passed down by the Suzuki family for more than 600 years.
No matter what people say outside, the successor country leader only needs to do a little research to find out that those rumors are groundless.
As for the people who spread the rumors, he admitted that he was involved, but he was not the only one involved. It could be political enemies of the Suzuki family or undercover agents from other countries.
He has to make a trade-off.
However, the head of the Suzuki family ignored the rumors. After clarifying them several times without success, he gave up and only confirmed Suzuki Kawa's status as the heir.
It must be said that when the successor saw the dazzling blonde hair and overly delicate face, he felt a little jealous.
How come that guy is so lucky! ?
It’s the lottery of genetic lotteries!
After Suzuki Kawa was born, except for the death of his first wife due to illness, the Suzuki family could be said to have had everything going smoothly, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that the family was thriving.
This is naked auspiciousness!
Thinking of the debate between "auspicious" and "ominous", the leader of the country inevitably remembered that there was indeed an "ominous" thing at home, and his mood became even worse.
Jiguo Yansheng had no idea what his father was thinking about with his gloomy expression. After all, as the head of the family, his father's expression was always serious. He led Suzuki Kawa to salute the head of the family. His movements were standard and there was nothing wrong with them. On the contrary, Suzuki Kawa next to him lacked some strength in his movements.
Seeing this scene, Jigoku no Shu remembered something, his expression relaxed strangely, he gently asked them to get up, and then asked Suzuki Kawa to come to him.
Suzuki Kawa did as he was told and walked towards the successor. The jewelry on his body colliding slightly with his movements, but it didn't make much noise.
Normally, other people are not allowed to get close to him, but Suzuki Kawa is just a five-year-old kid, how could he be so powerful?
The leader's eyes flashed, and when he saw Suzuki Kawa approaching, a loving expression appeared on his face.
He first touched Suzuki Kawa's head and asked him about some daily matters, such as dietary precautions.
"The food in Jiguo's house is not as delicious as yours. It's just ordinary food. You can ask the servants to make whatever you like. If anyone disobeys, Yan Sheng will be punished."
He looked at Jiguo Yansheng, still with a faint smile on his face, but his eyes revealed majesty: "Just drive him out of the mansion."
That being said, the consequences of being driven out of the mansion are almost irreparable. Who in this land would be willing to offend the successor state and hire a servant abandoned by the successor state?
Even if the successor country may not remember such a small person, other people are keeping an eye on him. If it gets to the head of the successor country and causes displeasure, it will be troublesome.
Jiguo Yansheng frowned slightly.
The successor to the state no longer looked at his eldest son, but took the blond child's hand and said that a special doctor had been arranged for Suzuki Kawa, who was placed on the side street closest to Suzuki Kawa's yard.
Suzuki Kawa smiled and thanked him.
The successor state leader asked him tentatively, "Do you want to study with Yan Sheng? Swordsmanship and the like can also strengthen your body."
"Thank you for your kindness, Master. My body cannot continue to practice swordsmanship." Suzuki Kawa showed an embarrassed expression on his face, as if he was embarrassed.
When Prince Jigoku heard his words, a smile appeared on his face. He comforted him with a few words and asked Jigoku Yansheng to take Suzuki Kawa to visit his wife Akeno.
Watching his eldest son leading Suzuki Kawa away, the successor state leader seemed to be lost in thought.
Although the child was good in many ways, he also had a fatal weakness, which was his weak body. It was said that it was a disease he had brought from the womb. He was sick every few days. The Suzuki Mansion was equipped with more than ten doctors to prepare for emergencies.
He had heard from the head of the Suzuki family that Suzuki Kawa's illness was actually not troublesome. The problem was that the disease came on quickly. If he didn't pay close attention at night, the child would have a high fever and he wouldn't even know whether the child was asleep or unconscious from the fever.
In other words, it is extremely difficult for Suzuki Kawa to become a powerful swordsman.
However, his father, the head of the Suzuki family, is a powerful swordsman.
It's no wonder that the head of the Suzuki family felt that the successor country's decision to let Suzuki Kawa go to the successor country was a timely help. If Suzuki Kawa could get the support of the successor country, the opposition within the clan would be reduced by at least half.
With Yan Sheng's help and care in the future, he will be able to gain a firm foothold after succeeding the head of the family.
His physical condition was not good, but if Suzuki Kawa had a good brain, he could definitely make up for it. This was what the successor state leader thought.
The retainers outside the door came in one after another, and he also restrained his expression and prepared to listen to today's report.
On the other side, Jiguo Yansheng took Suzuki Chuan to the depths of the mansion. Compared to the solemn atmosphere of the front mansion, the back had more life and was decorated elegantly and low-key everywhere.
Walking around the winding corridors, passing through several small courtyards, and crossing countless thresholds, Jiguo Yansheng talked about Jiguo's affairs all the way, and Suzuki Kawa nodded as he listened.
In fact, he didn't remember anything.
No, he remembered the time and place to eat. His father said that it didn't matter if he didn't remember other things, but he had to remember to eat.
As they were talking, they turned into a small road. It looked deserted here, and the only servants there were the ones who had followed them at the beginning.
Jiguo Yansheng stopped talking and walked hesitantly. He remembered where he was at a glance.
My younger brother Yunyi lives right here.
To be fair, Jigoku Yansheng was still very willing to take Suzuki Kawa to meet Yoriichi, but he didn't know whether Suzuki Kawa would also think that Yoriichi was "ominous". Moreover, Yoriichi was a bit dull and didn't like to talk, so it seemed difficult for the two of them to communicate.
Suzuki Chuan didn't know what Jiguo Yansheng was hesitating about. He looked around the deserted place and saw a row of small houses not far away. They looked like three-story houses. He said, "You have such a small room in your house?"
A grown servant wouldn't live in such a small room, right?
Ji Guo Yan Sheng noticed that he noticed that side, so he also looked over there. After hesitating for a moment, when he wanted to explain, the door of the triplex room over there was opened.
A small head popped out. The face looked exactly like Jiguo Yansheng's, but with flame-like lines. The child's hair was a little messy.
The most important thing is that those calm eyes also watched Jiguo Yansheng holding Suzuki Kawa's hand.
Suzuki Chuan opened his eyes wide: "It's him."
What! ?
Jiguo Yansheng looked at Suzuki Kawa in astonishment. The blond child waved in that direction, and the servant who was about to go over to stop Yuichiro also stopped in his tracks.
"Suzuki... do you know Yuichiro?" Jiguo Yansheng found it a little hard to accept. How could Yuichiro have met Suzuki Kawa?
"I saw him the last time I came to your house, but he couldn't speak."
In response to Suzuki Kawa's wave, Yunyi's calm eyes showed no emotion, but instead he looked at his brother.
Jiguo Yansheng pursed his lips, suddenly increased the strength of his hands, and said: "Let's come to see Yunyi later. We have to go see mother first."
"Well, okay." Suzuki Kawa had no objection and let Jiguo Yansheng take him away.
Although he is only one year older, Jiguo Yansheng is a head taller than him.
Yan Sheng tilted his head and warned the servants behind him, "They're all following."
The servant who wanted to scold Yunyi's expression changed slightly and he immediately returned to the team.
The group stepped into a large courtyard.
There are flowers and plants everywhere, the houses are neatly arranged, maids are walking back and forth under the eaves, and a slight cough can be faintly heard.
Jiguo Yansheng frowned and whispered, "Mother's health is getting worse and worse..." Just as he said that, he suddenly thought of the person at hand, but he lost his mother when he was young, and the words were stuck in his throat for a moment.
But soon, Zhu Nai called out from inside: "Is that Yan Sheng?"
Jiguo Yansheng responded, took Suzuki Chuan's hand and walked through the corridor and into the house. The closer they got, the stronger the smell of medicinal herbs became.
The wife of the head of the family, Zhu Naisheng, was gentle and beautiful, but her face was pale. There was a bowl of steaming medicine on the table. She sat upright and saw her eldest son bringing a child in, and a smile appeared on her face.
Yan Sheng led Suzuki Kawa to greet Zhu Nai. Zhu Nai nodded with a smile, stretched out his hand, and gently hugged Suzuki Kawa who was nearby. He stared at the child's face, and there seemed to be nostalgia between his eyebrows.
"Good boy, you look just like your mother."
She touched Suzuki Kawa's hair, and the purple eyes, which were exactly the same as her old friend's, made her feel a little more melancholy.
Akeno turned her head and looked at Yan Sheng: "You came from Xiyuan... Did you run into Yunyi? Is he up?"
Jiguo Yansheng paused before saying, "We're up. Yunyi is watching us walk over from the other side of the room."
His mother sighed again, turned around and told the maid to check if Yunyi had eaten on time: "Be careful, don't let the head of the family find out."
"yes."
The servants brought by Yan Sheng were stopped outside the lady's yard. These were all maids that Zhu Nai often used. After receiving the instructions, they hurried away.
Akeno embraced Suzukigawa and looked back at his eldest son: "Have you arranged a place for Ogawa?"
The eldest son nodded, his face as calm as ever: "It's not far from my yard, closer to the side street. If I get sick, it will be convenient for the doctor from the side street to come in."
Zhu Nai was not in good health and couldn't stop coughing after talking for a while. Yan Sheng took Suzuki Kawa and said goodbye. The two children walked out of the yard.
It was still the same group of servants, gathered behind their young master. Yan Sheng had already seen the courtyard assigned to Suzuki Chuan, so he didn't need a guide at all. He just walked forward holding Suzuki Chuan's hand.
"Xiaochuan's yard is the farthest from mother's yard, so there is no need to visit every day." Jiguo Yansheng said.
In fact, although the three-story rooms where Yunyi lived were simple, they were not far from Zhuno's yard. It took Yan Sheng some effort to find Yunyi.
Yan Sheng said that Suzuki Chuan's yard was not far from his. In fact, when Suzuki Chuan arrived and took a look, he found that it was not only not far away, but almost next to his.
The servants were still moving in and out carrying Suzukikawa's luggage. Suzukikawa wrinkled his nose and said, "I want to see where the side street is."
Jiguo Yansheng also felt that it was really troublesome to go there. It would be bad if a reckless servant bumped into Xiaochuan, so he nodded and continued to walk forward with him.
After taking two more steps, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at the nearest servant behind him: "Carry Xiaochuan and go."
A thin layer of sweat had already appeared on the tip of the blond child's nose, but he did not refuse. Ji Guo Yansheng stared at him, feeling a little annoyed: he had actually forgotten that the road inside the mansion was long. He was used to walking there on weekdays, but the person next to him had never walked such a long distance.
It was almost afternoon and the wind started to pick up. Jiguo Yansheng frowned, worried that Suzuki Chuan would get sick from the wind, so he said to Suzuki Chuan, "Let's go back first. It's almost time to prepare dinner. I'll come with you tomorrow morning, okay?"
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