Also obsessed with seeing the true face of Shiba Yoshigan, Gifu Castle's Nogo-kun was forcibly stopped by Tsuchida Gozen, and Otani Castle's Ichi-kun was even more audacious.
She actually sent an envoy in the name of Asai Nagamasa to invite Yoshihiro Shiba to come to Otani Castle.
Asai Nagamasa's anger is self-evident.
Yu Gong, the Shangluo army is gathering towards Zuohe Mountain City. As the core figure, Shiba Yiyin has too many things that need to be coordinated by him.
The mayor actually sent someone to invite him to Xiaoducheng for the sake of his children's affair. What does this mean? Will Yoshihiro Shiba misjudge the attitude of the Asai family? This is about the success or failure of the family business!
Privately, Asai Nagamasa subconsciously felt at a loss.
Although she is already married and has a family, Yiyin Shiba should know about this. However, Asai Nagamasa didn't want him to see her husband at all, not at all!
Like an ostrich with its head buried in the soil, she only wished that time could stay in the time when she first met Shiba Yiyin three years ago.
At that time, women were unmarried and men were unmarried, so they could freely think about the future.
Just this little bit of mirror that is hidden deep in the heart, the city king wants to completely smash it, how can Asai Nagamasa not be angry.
Looking at Asai Nagamasa's angry expression, Ichikun felt desolate in his heart. Since the two of them got together, he has restrained his temper and really wants to be a virtuous husband.
But Asai Nagamasa treated him well on the surface, but there was a hidden sense of alienation in his heart.
Ichijun once thought that he was not doing well enough, and he kept trying. But it wasn't until today, when he saw Asai Nagamasa's rage, that he truly realized that nothing he did was of any use.
Because his wife's heart has never been on him. No matter how real she acts, it's still fake!
The city king smiled sadly.
"You've never been mad at me, ever."
Asai Nagamasa took two deep breaths, stabilized his emotions, and said coldly.
"I've never been angry with you. This is no reason for you to act recklessly!"
Ichijun stared into her eyes and said slowly.
"You don't get angry because you don't care about me. If you feel unhappy, you will choose to leave, leaving me alone in the inner courtyard of the boudoir.
And you are angry today not because of me, but because of that man! "
Asai Nagamasa seemed to have been exposed, and looked away, feeling guilty.
"Nonsense!"
Ichikun suddenly exploded, even more angry than Asai Nagamasa.
His temperament was originally like that of Oda Nobunaga. He had been lying on the ground for the past two years and had already lost his patience. And today, she finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Look at me! Asai Nagamasa! Look at me! I am your husband, and I am the one who agrees to stay with you forever!
Why don't you dare to look at me? Could it be that there has never been any place for me in your heart?
In your eyes and in your heart, there is only him! Only him! "
Ichikun stood up, crossed the tea table, straightened Asai Nagamasa's head with both hands, looked into his own eyes, shouted and cried hysterically.
"Tell me, what did I do wrong? Tell me! I can change it!"
Seeing Ichijun losing control of his emotions and bursting into tears, Asai Nagamasa felt a throb in his heart.
Ichijun is very good, whether it is his appearance, family background, or his sincere devotion to himself, he couldn't be better. But when it comes to feelings, you don't always get rewarded if you pay.
Asai Nagamasa didn't want to forget that boy. She also tried hard to get along with the city king Qin Se and let each other know each other.
But she failed, she couldn't do it.
Asai Nagamasa will never forget the boy who pulled her out of the abyss when she was in hardship.
No one knows how helpless and helpless she was before the Norada battle.
She is determined to fight. If she loses, the entire Asai family will be ruined by her. This heavy and breathless pressure made her feel suffocated and almost collapsed.
It was that boy who came with the cavalry and defeated Rokkaku Yoshiken's main formation when she was at her most desperate, giving her a new life.
The thing Asai Nagamasa regrets most in his life is that he didn't express his feelings in the first place. With this hesitation, the two of them drifted apart, never having the chance to hold hands for a lifetime.
She once thought that the story between the two had just begun, but she did not expect that it had already come to an end.
If time could go back again, Nagamasa Asai would definitely express his feelings for Yoshigami Shiba. It's just that the past cannot be repeated, and looking at each other has become a memory.
Every time she saw Ichikun, she would think of Yoshihiro Shiba, and subconsciously asked herself, if she had confessed her love back then, would her husband at this time be Yoshihiro Shiba?
Whenever she thinks like this, her mood becomes very bad. How can she respond to Ichijun's true feelings?
But people are not plants and trees, so how can they be ruthless?
She saw the kindness of Shijun to her and kept it in her heart, but she only regretted that she could not be a good wife.
Today, Shi Jun screamed excitedly in front of her, which made her even more confused. She stared blankly at the city king, silent.
Ichijun bit his lower lip, stared at his beloved wife, and gritted his teeth.
"Tell me, why don't you speak?"
Asai Nagamasa looked at his emotionally broken husband, took off his hands that were placed on his cheeks, squeezed them tightly, then slowly released them, and said with a sincere expression.
"I'm sorry, please give me a little more time, okay?"
Ichijun just looked at her but said nothing.
Asai Nagamasa had a complicated expression and said sadly.
"I know it's my fault, my fault. But please give me a little more time. I will become a good wife, I promise."
Ichijun's expression gradually softened, he lowered his head and wiped his tears, and said softly.
"For now... I'll trust you again..."
Suddenly, he suddenly covered his face, stepped back, and complained.
"It's really ugly. I have to clean it up."
Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Asai Nagamasa.
"Mr. City, no matter what thoughts you have in your heart, you cannot affect military affairs.
Yutai is responsible for him. . There was nothing wrong with him, it was just wishful thinking on my part.
Your behavior this time is very dangerous. Once this action leads to a misjudgment by the imperial office, what will the retainers think?
If this delays important events in Shangluo, your sister will not forgive you easily. "
Ichikun covered his expression with the sleeves of his kimono and spoke forcefully.
"I take responsibility for what I do myself."
Asai Nagamasa sighed.
"You would do this because I was wrong in the first place. You and I are one and the same, so how can I sit back and ignore it?
I will take care of the invitation to Otaisuo to Xiaodani City this time, so you don’t have to worry. "
"you.."
Ichikun put down the sleeves that blocked his sight and looked at Asai Nagamasa with a gentle face, not knowing what to say.
Asai Nagamasa touched her hair and smiled.
"You should rest first, I'll go out and arrange things."
After saying that, he sighed, stood up and left the tea room. Ichijun stared blankly at her leaving figure, speechless.
The fierce conflict between the two not only did not hurt the couple's relationship, but instead deepened their mutual bond, which was unexpected.
Ichijun was silent for a while, muttering to himself.
"Did I...really do something wrong?"
———
Asai Nagamasa walked out of the inner courtyard and came to a side room of the castle. There was already a Hime warrior waiting for her inside, it was Akao Kiyozuna.
The Akao family is a relative of the Asai family, and Akao Kiyosuna is the chief patriarch, with a high status.
Seeing Asai Nagamasa come in, she took the initiative to bow and salute, and Asai Nagamasa returned a half salute before sitting down.
Meeting Akao Kiyosuna's gaze, Asai Nagamasa sighed. She didn't want to hide it from this important member of her family, so she said.
"I've already asked clearly. It was indeed City Lord who did it."
Akao Kiyosuna frowned slightly, feeling very dissatisfied with the ignorant Asai husband.
The army is gathering towards Sawa Mountain Castle. The Asai family has put in a lot of effort to defeat their old enemy the Rokkaku family in one fell swoop this time.
A large amount of materials were transported to the front line, and a large amount of manpower was used to support logistics. These things were all at the cost of delaying spring plowing and affecting autumn harvest, and the Asai retainers group inevitably complained.
In order to seize this opportunity, Asai Nagamasa finally suppressed the opposition of the retainers group. At this sensitive moment, the mayor's behavior is simply to hand a knife to the opponents and give them an excuse.
Once there is a backlash at home, affecting the mobilization of the Asai family, it will cause problems in frontline logistics.
Asai Nagamasa has made promises to Shiba Yoshigan and Oda Nobunaga. If there is a problem with the Asai family at this time, the consequences will be very serious.
Akao Kiyosuna asked after thinking for a while.
"How is Your Highness going to resolve this matter?"
Asai Nagamasa said.
"The imperial office has agreed to come to Xiaotani City, I can't cancel this meeting again, right? That will only make the matter more complicated and make it unreasonable.
In my opinion, I might as well accept this.
Odaisho and I are old friends, and we have fought side by side since the battle in Noragada.
I invited him over to reminisce about old times. Although it was a breach of etiquette, it was lighter than the consequences of denying that I sent the envoy. "
Akao Kiyosuna narrowed his eyes and looked at Asai Nagamasa without saying anything.
She was a little angry, but also a little helpless. As a close relative of Asai Nagamasa, she shares weal and woe with the Asai family. Of course he was very angry about what the mayor did.
But Asai Nagamasa's response was also correct.
The wood has become a boat and the rice has become a cooking pot. Changing his words now will only make others laugh and provide excuses for opponents. In this case, it’s better to admit it.
But taking the blame for Asai Nagamasa's arrogance will also hurt her prestige.
First, a big event in Shangluo is imminent. She invites Sibo Yiyin to reminisce about the past, which will inevitably lead to criticism and act indifferently.
Secondly, Shiba Yoshigan's family status is much higher than Asai Nagamasa, so it was too rude in the eyes of others for her to send an envoy to visit him to reminisce about old times. Ignoring superiority and inferiority can easily attract ill will from the outside world.
Akao Kiyosuna knew that Asai Nagamasa had no choice but to choose the lesser of two evils, but she still couldn't bear it. It was an unreasonable disaster.
she asked.
"Then what are you going to do with your husband?"
In the name of Nagamasa Asai, the mayor invited Yoshihiro Shiba to Otani Castle. This was a very serious act of interfering in the politics of the inner court. Even if Asai Nagamasa divorces her husband because of this, it is not an exaggeration.
But Asai Nagamasa shook his head and said.
"I've already scolded him, and there won't be a next time."
Akao Kiyosuna's eyes widened, he couldn't believe it. Such a serious mistake could be done with just a few curses? No punishment at all?
Even if he is afraid that outsiders will know the truth, he can find other reasons to deal with the city king, but how can he let him go so lightly.
Asai Nagamasa sighed and explained.
“After all, Ichi-kun is His Highness Oda’s biological brother, and now is a critical moment for Luo, so we need to work together with the Oda family.
At this time, I don’t want to cause trouble between the two families. "
Asai Nagamasa was unwilling to punish the city king out of marital affection and his own guilt, but he could not tell Akao Kiyosuna about this.
Personal relationships are personal relationships, politics are politics, how can military and national affairs be trivial? If Asai Nagamasa is acting emotionally, Akao Kiyosuna will definitely spit on her face and refuse to give up easily.
As a last resort, Asai Nagamasa had no choice but to excuse the mayor from the perspective of his family background. Fortunately, he has a powerful sister who makes this reason justified.
After hearing this, Akao Kiyosuna couldn't help but nodded silently. The Lord is becoming more and more stable, considering everything comprehensively and keeping the overall situation in mind.
The Oda family currently occupies Owari Province, Mino Province, and Northern Ise Half Country. It has a stone height of 1.4 million and is close to the border with the Asai family.
After the marriage, the relationship between the two families became much closer. Especially this time, the plan to kill the Rokkaku family with the help of Shangluo relied on the military strength of the Oda family as the main force.
Asai Nagamasa tolerated the mayor's presumptuousness out of political considerations. Akao Kiyosuna expressed understanding, but she still had to say something.
"Your Highness, the inner courtyard needs to be strictly controlled. This kind of accident cannot happen again and again."
Asai Nagamasa nodded with a wry smile and said.
"I know it well."
Seeing that Akao Kiyosuna no longer demanded that the mayor be held accountable, Asai Nagamasa secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The two then discussed how to receive the imperial office so that the matter could be settled without letting outsiders notice it or letting the retainers know about it.
While he was exhausted, Asai Nagamasa felt a glimmer of expectation in his heart.
Anyway, here he comes. After two years of separation, I was finally able to see him again.
———
Compared to Yoshigan Shiba, Oda Nobunaga set out later.
The Oda family was the main force in going to Luo this time. They mobilized more than 30,000 soldiers alone. It was not an easy task to organize an army of this size to go on an expedition.
When Oda Nobunaga entered Kitaomi and learned of Asai Nagamasa's strange behavior, he couldn't help but ask.
"What? Asai Nagamasa sent someone to ask the imperial office to go to Otani Castle?
Didn't we make an appointment to gather at Sawayama Castle? What happened? "
Seeing that no one knew the specific situation, Oda Nobunaga subconsciously frowned.
This trip to Luo was the first time that the Oda family's tentacles had penetrated into recent areas. Although Oda Nobunaga looked complacent, she was actually very wary.
She has finally taken the crucial first step on her journey to becoming a world-famous person. No matter how cautious she is, she is right.
Yoshihiro Shiba has great influence in recent times, but upon hearing that he had arrived in Gifu City, the Asai family's attitude towards Ashikaga Yoshiaki instantly turned cold.
Now that he has returned to Kitaomi, Nagamasa Asai immediately invites him to go over and reminisce about old times. What is he talking about?
If you have any issues, you can't wait until Zuo and Yamashiro to talk about it. You must urgently invite Shiba Yiyin to the residence of the Asai family governor and talk in private.
The more Oda Nobunaga thought about it, the more uneasy he became, and finally he rolled his eyes and sighed.
"I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you so much."
Randomly finding an excuse to visit relatives, Oda Nobunaga gathered all the female guards and quickly headed to Otani Castle, intending to find out.
