Asai Nagamasa didn't realize that his little sweetheart had overturned the jealousy, and his stomach was filled with soreness. She was staring nervously at Mori Ranmaru, fearing that she would hear a terrible answer such as being seriously ill or dying.
Oda Nobunaga didn't care about his brother's little thoughts. She was also restless and asked.
"Have you found out what the disease is?"
Mori Ranmaru bowed.
"Spo's mansion is tightly guarded both inside and outside, and no news has come out.
But they were outsiders after all, so the doctor could keep their mouth shut, and they had to go to the Kampo medicine dealer in the castle town to buy the prescriptions they prescribed.
Kyoto is now under the control of our army, and the business owners in the castle town dare not offend my family. I just tapped a few people to find out what medicinal materials were bought by Sibo Mansion.
I've asked a doctor to take a look. They are all herbs that can dispel cold and sweat. It's not a serious illness, it's probably just a cold. "
Oda Nobunaga and Asai Nagamasa breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and Oda Nobunaga couldn't help but wonder.
"Wind cold? Yutai Suo is gifted with extraordinary talent and has an extraordinary physique, but a little bit of spring cold knocked him down?"
Oda Nobunaga knows best how Yoshiyin's body is. The two times I was in Owari, I was a man seven times a night, and I was so strong that I had nothing to say.
Men in this world lack testosterone. Not only can they not grow much muscle, but they have to rest for several days at a time, and the time is also very short. Yiyin's physique is like a perpetual motion machine in comparison.
Hearing that he was suffering from cold, Oda Nobunaga was inevitably a little suspicious, thinking that Yoshigami was planning something to take advantage of his illness.
On the contrary, Asai Nagamasa sighed.
“If people eat grains, they will eventually get sick.
No matter how strong he is, he is still just a man, and the past few years have been really hard on him. "
Seeing the unkind look in the city's eyes, Asai Nagamasa coughed lightly and added another sentence.
"A man should not give way to a woman, and Yutai is really a role model for the martial arts family. I admire him very much."
Before Oda Nobunaga could pay attention to the strange atmosphere between the couple, he was attracted by Mori Ranmaru's words.
Mori Ranmaru said.
"His Majesty Asai didn't know that on the day when the Imperial Palace went to Luo, he first went to the Nijo Imperial Palace where his ancestors died in battle, and then went to the burial place of Shoukokuji Temple. After returning to the mansion, he fell ill.
Therefore, outsiders are also speculating that Yutai was too sad after seeing things and missing people, so he accidentally caught the cold. "
Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga frowned and Asai Nagamasa felt sad. City Lord raised his eyebrows and secretly praised that the vixen deserved it.
Several people had different thoughts, but no one spoke. Mori Ranmaru waited for a while and asked cautiously.
"Main Hall, shall I resign first?"
Oda Nobunaga nodded and said.
"You should step back first."
After she bowed and left, the atmosphere in the room became even more deserted, and the three of them were no longer in the mood for the previous party.
Oda Nobunaga picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He felt it was bland and very boring. Mori Ranmaru said that Yi Gin fell ill because of excessive grief, and it was inevitable that she would have ups and downs in her heart.
The marriage between Yoshigan Shiba and Yoshiteru Ashikaga has been rumored to be the result of coercion and intimidation by Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who was criticized for his tendency to repay kindness with hatred.
Oda Nobunaga never thought that Yoshigage would be so sad about the death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru that he would fall ill from it. Somehow, after learning about this, she felt so sad and unhappy.
Asai Nagamasa couldn't help but pick up the wine glass on the table and drank it in one gulp to suppress all kinds of discomfort in his heart.
Seeing her depressed look, the mayor felt angry and distressed. Finally, he picked up the wine bottle and silently filled her glass.
Asai Nagamasa was awakened by the sound of wine being poured into the glass in front of her. She looked at her husband who looked sad but cared about her, and felt ashamed.
She gave Ichijun a complicated smile, silently picked up the wine glass that Ichijun filled for her with one hand, and drank it down again. The other hand tightly grasped Ichijun's catkin.
Ichijun stared blankly at his wife drinking heavily, his eyes were red, he lowered his head to cover it up and wiped away the leaking tears with his sleeves.
He had never been so eager to see Shiba Yiyin, to see this strange man from the Wu family that his wife would never forget.
So, he said.
"Why don't we go visit the Imperial Palace?"
Before Ichikun finished speaking, Oda Nobunaga and Asai Nagamasa looked at him at the same time.
Asai Nagamasa was interested in going, but thinking of her husband's little thoughts, he couldn't help but shake his head.
Oda Nobunaga simply scoffed and said to Ichi-kun rudely.
"This is Kyoto, no fooling around."
The last time there was a joke in Odani City, luckily it was the Asai family's own territory, so it didn't spread to outsiders.
This is Kyoto, the center of the shogunate that is stared at by so many pairs of eyes. If the mayor loses his etiquette here, the Oda family will not be able to cover it up even if they want to.
There was a quarrel between snipe and clam within the shogunate, and Oda Nobunaga was happy to sit on the shore as a fisherman and watch the success. She didn't want to get into the water at this time and cause both parties to look at her and become wary of herself.
Seeing his sister become serious, Ichijun was a little scared after all. Oda Nobunaga always doted on him, and the only two times he beat him in his life were because of the man Yoshigan Shiba.
Asai Nagamasa said quickly when he saw that Oda Nobunaga had calmed the city king.
"Yes, His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki will succeed to the throne soon, and the transfer of power to the shogunate is very sensitive.
We foreign vassals had better keep a distance to avoid being misunderstood by the shogunate and thinking that we have a disobedient heart like Mihaoshi Rokkaku. "
Hearing Asai Nagamasa's words, Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly and said.
“The concubines of the shogunate are so stubborn that they expect a man to come out and uphold justice in a time of great chaos. It is really the most ridiculous thing in the world.
There is a cloud in the sky: the beauty of a gentleman will be killed in five lifetimes.
Ashikaga has been around the world for two hundred years. The predecessors planted trees and the descendants sprouted trees. I wonder how long this ancestor’s legacy can be protected?
It’s time for men to support the overall situation and women to sit back and enjoy the benefits. In my opinion, haha. "
Oda Nobunaga said while observing Asai Nagamasa's expression.
Asai Nagamasa narrowed his eyes and did not raise any objection. She knew that Oda Nobunaga was testing her to see her attitude towards the shogunate.
In fact, Asai Nagamasa did not have much favorable impression of the shogunate.
The person in the shogunate who really helped her was Shiba Yoshigan. When Noragada joined forces, the two sides worked together to defeat Rokkaku Yoshihide and free the Asai family from the status of being subordinate to the Rokkaku family.
And what about the shogunate itself? However, after the Miyoshi War of the Shogunate, the title of Guardian Dai of Kitaomi was given to him.
He had a personal affection for Shiba Yiyin and Asai Nagamasa, and he also knew his kindness. But to the shogunate, the Asai family owes nothing to the shogunate, and the shogunate can't give the Asai family anything now.
Oda Nobunaga is willing to help Asai Nagamasa truly annex Kitanomi Shinsan County, which is enough to win Asai Nagamasa to her side.
Even if Oda Nobunaga showed his disobedience and intended to become the second Miyoshi Nagakei or Rokkaku Sadayori, Asai Nagamasa didn't care.
In recent years, which have been chaotic for more than a hundred years, the King's flag has changed on the city wall of Kyoto not once or twice. As long as Oda Nobunaga can guarantee the interests of the Asai family, Asai Nagamasa is willing to help.
Asai Nagamasa said calmly.
“The shogunate’s virtue is insufficient, and virtuous people are always needed to support the shogunate and take the right path.
If His Majesty Oda is willing to assist the shogunate, I am full of expectations and looking forward to it. "
Asai Nagamasa's statement made Oda Nobunaga nod with satisfaction.
Her thoughtfulness was not in vain and she gave her a big red envelope. Asai Nagamasa is indeed on the right track and is very responsible in collecting money and doing things.
But on the face of it, Oda Nobunaga still shook his head and said modestly.
"How can I be considered a virtuous person? Only the imperial office can be said to have both talent and virtue.
It's a pity that the shogunate may not be able to accommodate him. "
Oda Nobunaga's sigh surprised Asai Nagamasa, and she couldn't help but ask.
"What? His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki wants to confront the Imperial Palace..."
Oda Nobunaga raised an eyebrow and interrupted.
"Don't say too much. You said it before. It's not convenient for us, the foreign vassals, to get involved in the internal affairs of the shogunate. Let's just watch."
Oda Nobunaga revealed a piece of news to Asai Nagamasa, which also clarified his strategy.
Someone in the shogunate wanted to attack Yoshigashi Shiba, and Oda Nobunaga was ready to sit back and watch the mantis stalk the cicada, boasting that the oriole was behind him.
Asai Nagamasa heard that Shiba Yiyin was in a bad situation and felt mixed emotions.
I think that young man worked wholeheartedly for the sake of Ashikaga Yoshiaki and the re-establishment of the shogunate, regardless of his own interests. But in the end, it seems that it didn't end well.
Thinking of this, Asai Nagamasa could not help but feel a trace of hatred in his heart. Let Oda Nobunaga cause trouble to this shogunate who doesn't know what is good or bad, and who doesn't recognize loyalty or traitor!
Ichijun couldn't understand what was going on between the two of them, but he felt that Asai Nagamasa was holding his hand harder and harder, and his palm seemed to be sweaty.
He looked at his wife with a solemn expression in distress and held her hand back. I thought in my heart, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be by your side.
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Nijo Imperial Palace, meeting hall.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki asked nervously.
"You failed to stop Hosokawa Fujitaka?"
Ise Sadakyu shook his head.
"The Hosokawa Mibuchi family was very cautious. They stopped at Shoryuji Castle and first sent Mibuchi Haru and Hosokawa Fujitaka up to Luo to test the situation in Kyoto.
I sent someone to wait on the road that must be passed, and asked Hosokawa Fujitaka to come to Nijo Imperial Palace to talk.
Unexpectedly, Haru Mibuchi stopped him on the spot and took Fujitaka Hosokawa straight to Shiba's residence. "
Wada Weimasa frowned.
“This doesn’t make sense.
Hosokawa Motonsune was very cunning. She stayed in Shengryuji Castle and let her sister and daughter enter the capital first. She must have considered not offending both parties.
According to my opinion, she should have asked Haru Mibuchi to go to the Odaisho. Mibuchi Haru has a close relationship with the Imperial Office and can speak for the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
However, Hosokawa Fujitaka was disliked by the imperial government because he took matters into his own hands in the Shangluo incident, but he was a fellow traveler with us who shared the joys and sorrows. His Highness Yoshiaki is the best person to negotiate with. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded and said.
"Hosokawa Fujitaka has been very busy with my trip to Luo. Of course I have her interests in mind."
Ise Sadakya smiled.
"This matter should be made by Haru Mibuchi.
It is said that she felt very guilty when she heard about Yu Taisuo's illness on the road. Then he forced Hosokawa Fujitaka to go to Shiba's mansion first, probably to apologize. "
Wada Weimasa nodded, which made sense.
Mibuchi Haruwa and Shiba Yoshigan's mother were close friends. When Shiba Yoshigan first came to Kyoto, Mibuchi Haruuan took good care of him.
After that, Shiba Yiyin soared into the sky, which can be said to be a drop of kindness to the Sanyuan family, which was repaid by the spring. The territory of 100,000 koku in Beihanai fell on Mibuchi Fujie's head, and many people were envious and jealous.
Mibuchi Haru's feelings for Shiba Yoshigan are naturally extraordinary.
When she learned that Yoshigan Shiba was ill, this good old man from the shogunate was likely to change Hosokawa Motonsune's strategy and forcefully drag Hosokawa Fujitaka to plead guilty to Yoshigan Shiba.
She is the biological mother of Hosokawa Fujitaka, and a big hat of kindness is placed on her daughter's head. Hosokawa Fujitaka can't go even if she doesn't want to.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki sighed.
"In this case, our strategy of communicating with Hosokawa Fujitaka before the imperial office is considered a failure?"
Ise Sadakya smiled.
"That's not necessarily true."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki glanced at her unexpectedly.
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."
Ise Sada bowed.
"Everyone in Kyoto knows that Odaisho fell ill this time because of excessive grief. His feelings for his ancestors really moved everyone."
Wada Weimasa was unhappy and looked at Ise Sadakyo with squinted eyes. He felt that this old poisonous snake was too wicked.
Ise Sakyo had no respect for the ancestors, and everything he said was utilitarian, which made Wada Weimasa and other ministers who had been favored by the ancestors feel uneasy in conscience and feel on pins and needles.
However, what makes these people even more uncomfortable is that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is also very fond of Ise Sakyo's tricks, and he listens to them very well.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru is her sister! Shiba Yiyin is her brother-in-law! She was so disrespectful and ungrateful before she even took the position.
People like Wada Weizheng saw it in their eyes, and they felt cold and cold in their hearts. Who is willing to follow a lord of thin cold?
No matter how important the support is, can it be more important than the support of my sister's blood relatives and brother-in-law?
Ashikaga Yoshiaki treats her sister and brother-in-law like this. If these people don't agree with her in the future, wouldn't the end be even worse?
Ashikaga Yoshiaki had not yet felt that her courtiers were already disloyal. She was still concentrating on listening to the immoral tactics of Ise Sahara.
Ise Sakyo continued.
“The three greatest tragedies in life are the meeting of resentment and hatred, separation from love, and failure to seek what you want.
Hosokawa Fujitaka admired Odaisho, but Odaisho was disgusted with her actions. Odaisho fell ill because of mourning for his ancestors, which made Hosokawa Fujitaka understand one thing completely.
The man she wanted was getting farther and farther away from her, and she was powerless. When she is most desperate, whoever can help her get what she wants is her friend. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki said thoughtfully.
"Is she so trapped? Can't extricate herself? Are you willing to... help me for a man?"
Ise Sadakya smiled.
“Then let’s wait and see.
Mibuchi Haru forcibly took Hosokawa Fujitaka to Shiba's residence, but Hosokawa Fujitaka had a heavy responsibility and would still come to Nijo Imperial Palace in the future.
Until then, you can see it with your own eyes to see if it’s true or false. "
Ise Sakyo did not answer Ashikaga Yoshiaki directly because the answer was very hurtful.
Who doesn't like the sun?
Sibo Yiyin is loyal and trustworthy, but he is unwise. He is a man of great promise, he is benevolent and merciful, he is a perfect example of the martial arts family, and he lives the noble life that everyone wants to be, but cannot live.
If he hadn't had an extra bit of Gil, Ashikaga General's position would never have been occupied by Ashikaga Yoshiaki, a mediocre guy with low self-esteem.
Is it strange that Fujitaka Hosokawa loves Moshiba Yoshigan? In this room full of people, who doesn’t have a good impression of Si Bo Yiyin?
The positions are different, but everyone respects the imperial office from the bottom of their hearts.
