Chapter 69 "I'm going too!"
Yoriichi Tsugikuni discovered that it was an assassin, which is why he rushed over so quickly, and during this time he was also particularly worried about the safety of his brother and Ori.
Fortunately, no major problems occurred.
As Yoriichi breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze fell on the back of Aori's hand, where the hand that had been rubbed not long ago was now showing all the negative effects after a short time.
During this time together, Yoriichi Tsugikuni became increasingly certain of one thing—that Ori seemed to be even more fragile than that little cat.
Although the cat is small, it has gradually developed the skills to survive and hunt.
One day, it returned carrying a fish bigger than itself and proudly placed it at Yoriichi's door, as if showing off.
Rather than feeling surprised, when Yoriichi saw the cat struggling, he thought of how bravely it fought against a big fish in the rushing river.
This could also be a sign that it is about to leave.
During this time together, A-Zhi would stubbornly get up early and fetch water with him. However, she clearly couldn't lift the bucket that Yoriichi Tsugikuni usually used, so he brought her a smaller bucket to fetch water.
As for things like chopping wood, she simply couldn't do them; she lacked the ability to support herself.
Thus, in Jikuni En's young and impoverished mind, A-Zhi's impression of her was that she was weak and pitiful, even more so than that little cat. Therefore, she had to be even more careful when dealing with her...
Therefore, the wounds on the back of the hands are very common on Kokushibo or Yoriichi, but when they appear on a girl's hands, it makes people feel that it is not so simple.
Therefore, when Kokushima Tsugikuni forcefully said "Come with me," the tacit understanding between the twins allowed Yoriichi Tsugikuni to immediately understand his meaning, and he naturally had no objections.
However, Azhi froze completely because of the hand on her shoulder—that wicked hand that prevented her from running away. Unaware that she had been completely seen through, she cautiously tried to move, only to find the grip on her shoulder tightening, immediately stopping her attempt to probe.
She was not released until Yoriichi Tsugikuni came to her side.
Azhi felt she might be being put in a difficult position again. She was inexplicably annoyed and, for the first time, angrily said to the system: "It was clearly me who saved him!"
Overwhelmed by her intense emotions, she choked for a moment, then grew even angrier: "[Tsugikuni Iwakatsu is a terrible guy!]"
This was the most serious sentence A-Zhi had ever said, but the force and wording of the insult were inappropriate, and it sounded more like she was being coquettish.
000 was initially shocked, then somewhat intrigued, because Azhi had always been gentle and docile, and she had never shown any doubt about things beyond her comprehension, always letting things take their course.
It's not that this kind of personality is bad. 000 has already encountered all sorts of hosts, and it can remain calm no matter how rebellious they are. It's just rare to encounter someone as obedient as Azhi.
So even the well-behaved Azhi has a temper!
Yes, he's a big bad guy!
000 echoed Azhi, knowing that it had to stand on her side at this time, and as expected, Azhi was as easy to coax.
Jiguo Yansheng was unaware of Azhi's inner thoughts; otherwise, he wouldn't have turned around and walked ahead so calmly. Of course, he also subconsciously paid attention to the movements behind him.
Aori had many questions in her mind, but Yoriichi Tsugikuni had already pulled her forward.
She followed the boy for a few steps, feeling lost, and finally couldn't help but recount the harrowing experience to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, rambling on and on, "Yoriichi, you have no idea how dangerous it was just now..."
When talking about the sharp dagger and the assassin heading towards their hiding place, Aori didn't notice that Yoriichi's hands clenched for a moment, as if he were very nervous.
And that is indeed the case.
Even though they are currently unharmed, Yoriichi still felt the danger firsthand from Aori's less-than-detailed description.
The difference between the two outcomes is so small, yet they are completely different, which makes the current result all the more precious.
He lowered his head, looking down at Azhi, a barely perceptible tenderness appearing in his usually indifferent eyes, and said softly, "It's alright."
Aori was still muttering to herself, but the moment she met Yoriichi's eyes, she seemed to be infected by the underlying meaning in them, and her mood lightened a bit.
She whispered a plan in Yoriichi's ear, her courage growing slightly: "How about we..."
Aori was still a little afraid of Tsugikuni Iwakatsu and wanted to stay away from him as much as possible, since her and Tsugikuni Yoriichi's original purpose for today was to see the lady.
Before she could finish speaking, she met the gaze of Jiguo Yansheng. Although there was no obvious emotion in his eyes, she inexplicably dared not continue.
She quickly shut her mouth, grabbed Yoriichi's clothes, and obediently followed him, not uttering another word along the way.
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The belated servants finally learned of the hasty assassination attempt and knelt before the young master's door in a dense crowd to beg for forgiveness. However, ultimately, the responsibility for this incident did not lie with them.
It was Jikuni Iwakatsu who shook off his servants, giving the assassins an opportunity. And strictly speaking, he is now unharmed, so there is no reason to blame his servants too much.
The young boy, who already possessed the demeanor of a family head, had a stern face. He called over someone, whispered something in his ear, and for a moment his expression turned as cold as the wind.
This undoubtedly adds to the sense of distance.
It wasn't until the servants were dismissed and Tsugikuni helped the dazed Aori to sit down on the floor that she finally realized something was wrong, her eyes widening in a daze.
Weren't we supposed to be going to Madam's place? How come we're at Kokushi Iwakatsu's place now?
This spacious room, while not exactly opulent, was fully equipped with everything one would need, and its superior quality was readily apparent. In short, it formed a stark contrast to Yoriichi's simple and cramped room.
Moreover, Kokushiro Iwakatsu easily opened the drawer, took out a box, and sat down in front of Aori and Yoriichi.
Within the Tsugikuni family mansion, Tsugikuni Iwakatsu enjoys the best resources besides those of the family head, and naturally, the wound medicines he uses are also the best.
When practicing swordsmanship or sparring with retainers, it is inevitable to bump into things and leave scars. Sometimes these scars may even appear in more visible areas, such as the face. In such cases, good medicine is needed to remove the scars.
Now that the medicine can be used on Azhi, Jiguo Yansheng doesn't feel it's a pity.
Azhi had no idea what was going to happen next. Her heart was pounding, and she couldn't help but purse her dry lips, nervously supporting herself on her knees.
However, the answer was soon revealed.
Ji Guoyan raised his chin slightly, displaying a very dignified demeanor. If he hadn't immediately rolled up his sleeves and carefully used tools to scoop out the ointment, he would have looked as if he were going to apply the medicine himself.
He had applied medicine to himself before, for minor injuries he was impatient with having his servants tend to, and he would just smear it on casually. However, this was the first time he had actually applied medicine to someone else.
Ji Guoyansheng's heart was suddenly filled with something elusive.
Aori opened her mouth in shock, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni also looked at Iwakatsu Tsugikuni in shock, withdrawing his hand that had been raised in mid-air.
Although he knew his brother would provide the medicine, he didn't expect him to do it himself, as such behavior was very unbecoming of his status.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni didn't know what to do, so he sat silently to the side.
Ah Zhi still wanted to struggle a bit. She felt that the current developments were strange in a way that she couldn't quite put her finger on, but she didn't have time to investigate them in detail.
The moment the ointment touched the wound, Azhi couldn't help but hiss, and tears immediately welled up in her eyes.
This caused Ji Guoyansheng to freeze in his tracks. He immediately removed his hand, which was covered in ointment, and was too frightened to continue.
Actually, when he touched Azhi's arm just now, he felt that the girl's porcelain-white skin was even softer than the softest fabric he had ever used.
He was afraid that his slightly rough fingertips would scratch her skin, and under this invisible pressure, he moved as gently as he could.
However, this was still too stimulating for Azhi. She began to feel pain and numbness on that skin, tiny beads of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose, and tears fell one after another.
But she didn't make a sound again, crying very quietly.
Before she could make a move, Ji Guoyansheng had already knelt up straight, leaned over and gently blew on her hair a few times. As his warm breath brushed against her fingertips, the boy's hair fell down there.
This is something Ji Guoyansheng learned from his mother.
It's hard to believe, but the truth is that in this household, Kokushibo Sukekuni suffered far more physical injuries than the unfavored Yoriichi Sukekuni, partly due to his status.
He needs a lot of practice to improve his skills to be worthy of his future status, and naturally suffers a lot of injuries. Yoriichi, on the other hand, is not expected to be someone's son, so he doesn't need to go through these things.
Wounds hidden beneath clothing are unseen, but those that cannot be concealed can elicit Zhu Nai's pity.
Whenever this happened, her mother would gently blow on Ji Guoyansheng's wound twice, as if that would take away the pain.
Surprisingly, Ji Guoyan Sheng really felt that his wound didn't hurt as much anymore.
Because the girl was crying, Jiguo Yansheng, whose mind was not quite clear, followed this method. His idea was extremely simple: to relieve Azhi's pain.
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Applying the medicine doesn't take long, even if it's unnecessary to wrap the wound with a clean cloth.
Because he had other matters to attend to, Yoriichi Tsugikuni did not choose to linger and bid farewell to Iwakatsu Tsugikuni with Oori.
The dark curtains, drawn back and forth, blocked the view, and Tsugikuni Iwakatsu, Aori, and Tsugikuni Yoriichi seemed to be separated into two different worlds.
While Kuniyama was in the shadows, Yoriichi and Aori walked out into the bright outdoors. After hearing the door about to be closed, he finally stood up as if he couldn't help himself.
"I'm going too!"
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Author's Note: I've finished the next chapter but haven't posted it yet because I feel the plot is a bit slow _(:з」∠)_, which makes me very dissatisfied. It would have been great if the Warring States period arc had been placed at the beginning and developed in more detail, but placing it here doesn't feel quite right _(:з」∠)_
I've been thinking about it and I need to adjust the plot, focusing on the main conflicts and using the time-lapse technique. _(:з」∠)_
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