Komatsu Reiko felt a sharp pain in her heart and closed her eyes in pain. After a while, he slowly opened it.
Just between closing and opening, Komatsu Reiko's expression changed drastically. If she was just a little girl who dressed up carefully to go to an appointment, now she has become a king and a queen who holds the power and can decide countless lives and deaths with just one word!
"You go and prepare for your return to China first..."
If the mission wants to return to the country, they must first apply to the Ming Dynasty. After the Ming Dynasty agrees, they will send troops to escort the mission all the way out. Of course, this application is just a process. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has been no precedent for blocking envoys from leaving. Even when they were at odds with Bei Yuan, Ming Dynasty never restricted the movement of Bei Yuan's mission.
After Komatsu Reiko finished her instructions, she took a deep breath and seemed to have made up her mind, "I'm going to meet Han Du. I want him to tell me in person!"
"I obey," Hosokawa Mochiyuki replied respectfully.
When he saw that his master had returned to his former calmness and wisdom and was no longer confused by Han Du, he felt relieved. As long as the master wakes up, nothing can trouble them.
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Tianjie Temple.
Han Du came to the mountain gate early today, waiting for the arrival of Xiaosong Lingzi.
But until the third day of the sun, there was still no shadow of Xiaosong Lingzi, which made Han Du slightly surprised. Xiaosong Lingzi was very punctual in the past. What happened today?
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Just when Han Du was confused, he saw a special carriage climbing up the slope and walking slowly towards this side.
A smile appeared on Han Du's face. This was Xiaosong Lingzi's carriage.
When Yao Yue saw it, she couldn't help but glance at Han Du's face a few more times, and said teasingly: "It seems that the father-in-law is really interested in that Japanese girl. He hasn't even gotten off the carriage yet. Are you feeling happy now?"
Han Du looked back at Yao Yue and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you jealous?"
Yao Yue crossed her arms in front of her chest, squeezing the original peak into something even bigger. He purposely glanced aside and said, "Who am I? How can I be jealous of Duke Zhen? Who does Duke Zhen have in mind is your own business. But I still have to remind him, don't I forgot that Princess Anqing is still waiting for you in the mansion."
You're already like this, and you're not jealous yet?
Han Du shook his head slightly and wanted to explain, but saw that Xiaosong Lingzi's carriage had already arrived in front of him, so he had to give up.
Seeing the carriage stop, Han Du quickly stepped forward with a smile on his face, reaching out to hold Xiaosong Lingzi's hand as he walked out. Han Du has done this kind of action several times, and now he can do it without any hindrance.
But this time, Komatsu Lingzi did not let Han Du hold hands. Instead, she jumped out of the carriage with her horse skirt in hand.
Han Du retracted his hand in embarrassment, wondering what happened to Xiaosong Lingzi today.
Xiaosong Lingzi didn't care so much, and even ignored Han Du and Yao Yue. He went straight to the mountain gate of Tianjie Temple and looked up at the mountain gate and the endless stone steps behind the mountain gate.
Yao Yue and Han Du looked at each other, and they didn't understand what was wrong with Xiao Song Lingzi.
Xiaosong Lingzi looked at it in a daze and said to himself: "There are many Buddhist temples in Japan. My father took me there many times when I was a child. But those Buddhist temples are far inferior to this Tianjie Temple."
Han Du stepped forward with a smile and explained: "Tianjie Temple was originally the hidden residence of Emperor Wenzong of the former Yuan Dynasty when Timur lived in seclusion in Jinling. It is majestic and majestic. There are King Kong Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Zhengfo Hall, and Zuo Guanyin Hall in the temple. , Shilunzang Hall, Sansheng Hall, Zuojialan Hall, Right Patriarch Hall, Cloister, Bell Tower, Pilu Pavilion, Banfeng Pavilion, Huayan Tower, abbot, monk dormitory, Zhaitang, Canglin and other buildings, temple property fields More than 13,000 acres spread across Gaochun and Lishui, with monks gathering and incense curling up. In the first year of Shunzhi, Emperor Wenzong of the Yuan Dynasty rebuilt the Jinling Qian residence into the Dalongxiang Jiqing Zen Temple. The original site was on the east side of Chaotian Palace and was built by imperial decree. The great temple was crowned above the Five Mountains, but the power of the Five Mountains was gradually declining. In the early years of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, the emperor changed the name of Dalongxiang Jiqing Temple to Tianjie Temple, ranking it above the Five Mountains, and established the Senglu Division here to take charge of the monks and nuns all over the world. "
"Regardless of the size of the temple, the number of monks, or the recognition of the imperial court, Tianjie Temple is the well-deserved number one temple in the Ming Dynasty."
After hearing this, Komatsu Reiko felt as calm as a dry well, without any ripples. He just nodded lightly, "It is indeed famous and prosperous."
When Han Du heard that Xiaosong Lingzi was so plain, he suddenly felt that what he just said was in vain.
Xiaosong Lingzi didn't care so much, glanced at Han Du, and said unfamiliarly: "The official position of the Zhenguo is high and powerful, and he is the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty. He has everything to do. I'm afraid it's not possible for him to take time out to accompany me, the princess of a small Japanese country. Will all your efforts be in vain, right? Tell me, what kind of price does the Japanese country have to pay to make it worth having the Duke of Zhen be so condescending?"
After saying that, Xiaosong Lingzi stared directly into Han Du's eyes, not missing the slightest change.
Yao Yue was shocked when she heard this, but then her expression returned to normal, and she stood calmly waiting to see how Han Du would deal with it.
Han Du was stared at by Komatsu Lingzi, and the smile on his face gradually faded, and he slowly regained his composure.
Seeing Han Du's expression change like this, Xiaosong Lingzi's heart couldn't help but sink straight down, straight into the bottomless abyss!
His heart was miserable, but a smile appeared on his face, and he asked softly: "What? Duke Zhen Guo has spread his arms, aren't you going to keep pretending?"
Han Du put his hands behind his back and stood upright. The image of being groveling in front of Komatsu Reiko in the past disappeared in an instant, and a long-standing aura of superiority was exuded, causing the people around him to subconsciously avoid this place.
When Yao Yue saw such a change in Han Du, she immediately restrained her caution when she dared to joke casually with Han Du just now. She lowered her head and did not dare to be as casual as before.
Seeing the huge gap between Han Du and Han Du, Komatsu Reiko felt more confident.
Han Du smiled and said: "We are all smart people. Even if I continue to act, I can't hide it from your eyes. So is there any need to continue?"
"It turns out that you have been lying to me these days." Komatsu Reiko said calmly, as if this matter had nothing to do with her. For people like her, if they lose, they lose, and if they are willing to accept defeat, they will. As for the pain and annoyance in the heart, showing it will only increase the laughing stock and will not do any good.
"It's not a lie, I just want you to stay in the Ming Dynasty." Han Du said seriously.
If Komatsu Lingzi heard what Han Du said before, she would definitely jump for joy. But hearing it now gave her a bone-chilling chill in her heart.
"I can't figure out what you mean by leaving me in the Ming Dynasty." This is what Komatsu Lingzi is very puzzled about. Han Du smiled and estimated that the overall situation of the Japanese country may have been decided now. So he didn't hide it from her and said directly: "Two months ago, the Ming Dynasty had already sent troops to the Japanese country."
Hiss... Komatsu Reiko seemed to feel suddenly enveloped in boundless fear, causing her whole body to tremble uncontrollably.
The Ming Dynasty actually used troops against Japan!
Although Komatsu Reiko was fighting endlessly between the north and the south, he also thought about whether the Ming Dynasty would send troops to the Japanese country when both sides were exhausted. But since Daming had been silent, she slowly ignored this. Now that it was suddenly confirmed from Han Du's mouth, the fear in my heart became unbearable.
Both the north and the south of Japan had already shed their last drop of blood and exhausted their last energy in the fighting over the past few years. It was precisely because he knew that the melee could not continue that Komatsu Reiko came to Daming, hoping to ask Daming to mediate.
Unexpectedly, Ming Dynasty not only failed to mediate, but also sent troops.
At this time, the Japanese state was at its weakest. Facing the strong Ming army, what could the Japanese state do to resist it?
"No, that's not right!" Xiaosong Lingzi suddenly roared, as if this could strengthen the belief in her heart, "In the past few months, Daming has not been able to do anything at all. There is no sign of mobilizing the army, so how can you send troops? The army is mobilizing a sea of people, and you cannot do it quietly!"
Faced with Xiaosong Lingzi's questioning, Han Du did not answer, but just smiled faintly.
Komatsu Lingzi's heart suddenly tightened, and he said as if he suddenly realized: "It's the navy, it's the navy who was dispatched by the Ming Dynasty!"
Han Du smiled slightly, nodded and confirmed her guess, and praised: "You are really smart. I just mentioned it, but you even guessed that the navy dispatched by the Ming Dynasty was the navy."
"Is this why you deliberately approached me? So, your attitude towards me these days is all fake? Why do you treat me like this?" Komatsu Reiko asked very uncomfortably.
Han Du was silent for a moment, and then said: "You are extremely smart and have an overall view. When everyone else in the Japanese country was still jealous, you were able to calmly find out the key to the problem. Fortunately, you came to Ming Dynasty without hesitation. , I want to end the melee. You are a person who can affect the situation in Japan. If you are allowed to return to Japan, I am afraid something will happen."
"Is this the reason why you lied to me?" Xiaosong Lingzi looked at Han Du with eyes full of hatred.
Han Du subconsciously avoided Xiaosong Lingzi's gaze, took a deep breath, and murmured to himself: "Everyone is his own master..."
"Okay, each one is his own master!"
The calmness on Komatsu Reiko's face was gone, showing a look of pain and regret. He reached out and took out a piece of jade from his arms, and dropped a tear on the jade. Holding back his grief, he steeled himself and looked at Han Du: "My father gave this to me when I was a child. I originally planned to give it to you, but now But it’s no longer needed.”
After saying that, Xiaosong Lingzi waved his hand suddenly in front of Han Du, and the jade jewel worth ten thousand gold was broken into several pieces on the stone slab.
Komatsu Lingzi stepped directly past Han Du and walked towards the carriage.
Han Du felt very heavy. He turned his back to Xiaosong Lingzi and closed his eyes. He suddenly said loudly: "It's too late. Even if you return to Japan now, it will only be of no help!"
Komatsu Reiko paused and replied in a daze, "Didn't you say that? Everyone is their own master! If it doesn't help, then let me die in Huaju Imperial Palace. I was born in Huaju Imperial Palace, and now I die in It’s a worthy death there.”
