In response to Xiao Yanchu's question, Su Ruojin replied, "Not long ago, their shogun contracted a strange disease. First, various small, bluish-black spots appeared on his hands, which were neither painful nor itchy."
These spots will gradually grow larger and eventually merge into one. Once two dark spots merge into one, the skin on that side will itch, develop pustules, and become extremely itchy.
If you scratch it open, new patches will grow where the pus has flowed.
If you don't scratch it, the pustules will dry up and scab over, then fall off, leaving a large hole on your body.
Over time, the general's hands became covered in these pitted holes, a truly horrifying sight, and even the doctors of Yamato were at a loss.
The physicians of Yamato Province said that these spots would spread, and if they spread to the heart and head, the shogun would have no way out but death.
At this moment, General Mu thought of the sea. Since someone could solve the chickenpox epidemic, perhaps they could cure his illness.
He had the same man lead the fleet back to the Frostmoon Tribe.
Thanks to thorough preparation and a guide, they arrived in Kyushu in just over a month.
Xiao Yanchu asked in bewilderment, "If they needed something from us, why did they go on a killing spree?"
Su Ruojin sneered, "Because the Shogun's principle is that no matter what you do, you should first subdue the other party, and then things will be much easier."
"Heh." A murderous glint appeared in Xiao Yanchu's eyes. "Kill them? Does the Great Japanese Empire regard my Nine Provinces as some tiny, insignificant country, to be bullied at will?"
"It's actually quite easy to understand. If the Yamato Kingdom in this world is similar to the cherry blossom country in my world, then compared to Kyushu, it is truly a tiny country."
Therefore, in their eyes, even if a new continent were discovered, it should be about the same size as Yamato.
At that time, Musashi had only come to the Shimotsuki tribe. The Shimotsuki tribe was not only inferior to the cities of the Great Chu, but even in the Northern Li of that time, it was a relatively backward tribe.
In Musashi's eyes, such a tribe was far inferior to the Yamato Kingdom, so it was not surprising that they acted in this way.
"Why did those two kneel down and kowtow to you? Did they know that you were the one who solved the smallpox epidemic?" Xiao Yanchu asked curiously.
"They don't know that they are begging me to release them so that they can find the person who can cure the smallpox epidemic and bring back the General of the Mu family to the Kingdom of Yamato to save them."
"So they just let what they did to Frostmoon Town go?" Xiao Yanchu felt a lump in his throat.
These people went ashore without saying a word and began killing ordinary people, but now they act as if nothing has happened, only thinking about finding someone to rescue their general.
"No, they said they would offer up everything they brought on board as compensation."
No matter what the other party brought, it cannot make up for the harm done to the people of Frostmoon Town. This is tantamount to slapping the face of Great Chu.
Although Musashi was unaware that the current Shimotsuki Clan was no longer the same Shimotsuki Clan he had come from.
"What did you say to them afterward that made their expressions turn so ugly?" Xiao Yanchu noticed this detail.
Su Ruojin smiled. "I was just testing the waters. I didn't expect that the customs of Yamato are the same as those of the Cherry Blossom Country in my previous life. They have a custom that if they are defeated in battle, they must commit seppuku to atone for their sins."
Now, all their men except for the two of them are dead, and they've been captured. It's a complete failure. I was merely asking them why they didn't commit seppuku (ritual suicide) to atone for their sins.”
Seeing the expressions on the two people's faces, Su Ruojin realized that this custom also existed in the Yamato Kingdom.
It really does look alike...
Su Ruojin's mind was filled with the tragedies she had seen in historical audio-visual materials in her previous life.
What should she do?
On the way back to the Prince's Mansion, Su Ruojin suddenly spoke up, "Yanchu, go to the Marquis of Anguo's Mansion."
Xiao Yanchu was taken aback for a moment, but did not hesitate and immediately told the coachman to turn around and go to the Marquis of Anguo's residence.
Upon hearing that the prince and princess had arrived, Shen Yu and Su Muyao came out to greet them.
"Big sister, brother-in-law, what brings you here?"
"Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort." Shen Yu clasped his hands in greeting.
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