In late winter, even the Nara Basin, surrounded by mountains, cannot escape the cold wave.
The inside and outside of Tawenshan Castle were covered with winter snow, and pedestrians slipped and fell from time to time on the road. The mayor was leading people to clean the streets and roofs.
In a small courtyard in the mountain city, Hanzawa Naoyi rubbed his stiff hands and continued to immerse himself in the papers, writing something.
This is the residence of the Sibo Zhong Fund. As one of the most important institutions of the Sibo family, this courtyard belongs to the office area of the Zhong Fund.
The small courtyard where Hanzawa Naoyi lives was specially allocated by Ishida Mitsunari for the use of the anti-corruption community. Although the place is small, the environment is good.
Banze Naoyi was writing with his head down when the sliding door of the room was suddenly opened. The cold wind outside the door took the opportunity to invade and rolled up a few pieces of rice paper. Banze Naoyi was also shivered by the cold.
She looked up and saw Yuigahama Yui holding the child in one hand and clumsily closing the door with the other, hurriedly.
Hanzawa Naoyi smiled helplessly, stood up and helped close the door, and asked.
"Why are you here in this cold weather?"
Yuigahama Yui said embarrassedly.
"Thinking about the twelfth lunar month of winter, Hanzehime is still busy with my affairs. I feel really bad about it, so I came here to see you."
The daughter in Yuigahama Yui's arms is not afraid of life either. She stretches out her hands to Naoyi Hanzawa and has already begun to beg for a hug.
Hanze Naoyoshi took the child with a smile, weighed it, and said with a smile.
"It seems to be a little heavier again. He's growing up so fast, little dumpling."
It's interesting to say that Yuigahama Yui is weak-tempered and not popular among the Hime Samurai, but her children are very popular.
With fair and tender skin, big round eyes, and a bulging little face, he is really a little dumpling as his name suggests.
Ordinary daughters of the Wu family are still ignorant at the age of two or three.
The child Yuigahama Yui is less than two years old. Not only is she cute, but she is also strong and has bright eyes. She seems to have her own consciousness and is very smart.
Who wouldn't like such an outstanding little girl?
In particular, Hanzawa Naoyi has been helping Yuigahama Yui, who is weak after childbirth, to handle affairs. The two have a close personal relationship, and Xiaotuanzi is often hugged and coaxed by Hanzawa Naoyi. The relationship is very good.
Yuigahama Yui asked, looking around the room.
"It's so cold, why don't you light the brazier? It's such a hard work, be careful of catching a cold."
Hanzawa Naoyi sat back in front of the document with his child in his arms and said.
"There are all documents here. If the open fire in the room causes disaster, it will be very troublesome.
I'm from Kaga, and the winter in Hokuriku is much colder than that in Nara. I've long been used to it, and I don't feel too cold.
On your side, if you are weak after giving birth, don't run around in this weather. If you go out with your child, you are not afraid of the child catching cold. "
Yuigahama Yui smiled in shame.
She is not as responsible as Hanzawa Naoyi. On weekdays, she lights the brazier when it's cold and goes to the ice cellar to get ice when it's hot. She is used to living a good life.
Ishida Mitsunari looks down on her as a marginalized idler, but that doesn't mean she is willing to offend others, so she is willing to pay for daily expenses.
The Spozhong Fund is in charge of the welfare system of the Sibo family. No matter how hard it is, the people of the Spozhong Fund have always had generous benefits, not to mention the high-paying and honest members of the government.
Previously, Yui Uigahama was weak and the work of the Integrity Committee was dragged down to the Tadashi Foundation. Ishida Mitsunari couldn't help but make a small report, and was almost frightened to death by Yoshihiro's sarcastic remarks.
Since then, the Tongxin Secretariat seems to have sent an additional amount of compassionate money to Yuigahama Yui. Ishida Mitsunari has made up for it, so naturally he does not dare to treat her badly, and Yuigahama Yui's life has become more and more comfortable.
Yuigahama Yui was nonchalant, and Hanzawa Naoyoshi was not a fool. She hugged the little dumpling and touched the child's clothes. She found that it was a new piece of fine cotton, and she couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
Children grow up quickly, so they usually focus on keeping warm and are reluctant to make new clothes to wear. After all, the island country is short of daily necessities, so making clothes for children who have grown taller in a few months is really a waste.
The one worn by Xiaotuanzi was obviously a newly made winter coat. Not only was it clean and fit, but it was also made of fine Matsue cotton imported from China from Sakai Port.
Hanzawa Naoyi smiled bitterly, "What kind of high salary can support integrity?" Isn't it true that Yuigahama Yui, a novice like Yui who doesn't like to use his brain, is raising pigs with a high salary?
However, compared to a wise Samurai Hime guarding the clean government, maybe Ishida Mitsunari prefers to raise pigs, right?
As for the Inquiry Party, Honda Masanobu was not a fool. He said nothing and turned a blind eye to the fact that Hanzawa Naoyi was working for the Integrity Party with the Inquiry Party's salary.
Hanzawa Naoyoshi couldn't help but sigh, everyone is not a fool, but it's really right to be so friendly and say hello, me, hello, everyone?
Yuigahama Yui asked nervously when she saw Hanzawa Naoyoshi sighing.
"I'm sorry, did I come here and disturb your work?"
Hanzawa Naoyi shook his head.
"Don't bother me. This is your job too. It's just that you are weak and still recuperating. I will help you for a while."
Yuigahama Yui said sadly.
“I always don’t do well. I’m so confused with all kinds of paperwork that I can’t find it when I need it.
It's not like you are so smart, you can put things in order and know everything clearly.
I also know that I did a very bad job. I was always in trouble for Ishida Hime.
But I wanted to resign several times, but my mother refused to allow it. I communicated privately, but Ishida-hime and the Tongxin Secretariat were also silent and ignored me.
Hey, I don't know what to do either. "
Hanzawa Naoyi felt helpless when he looked at Yuigahama Yui who felt aggrieved.
How many benefits did the Yuigahama family bring to the Yuigahama family when the ten members of the Yuigahama clan occupied the position of the Integrity clan? It’s strange that your mother would agree to your resignation!
As for Ishida Mitsunari, she had tried to kick Yuigahama Yui out and replace her with one of her own, but she was almost frightened to death by the saint's cold attitude.
Not to mention the Tongxin Secretariat, they are all the saint's cronies who know the saint's thoughts best.
The saint doesn't want Yuigahama Yui to leave her job, and she can't leave even if she wants to. If the leader thinks you are good, you can do it even if you are not good. If the leader thinks you are not good, you can be good or not.
Jane is a blessing in your heart, and no matter how many people ask for it, you can't get it. Yuigahama Yui's depression makes other people see her and make her vomit blood.
Comparing people to each other is not irritating.
Besides, Yuigahama Yui is a member of the first generation of Tongxinzhong. Although she is not favored by her colleagues, the circle is the circle, and respecting the seniors is a must.
You can feel that your predecessors are useless today, but how can you ensure that you will be useful throughout your life? To protect useless seniors is to leave a way out for your future self.
Isn’t this the reason for creating small circles and small hills? No one can guarantee that they will be awesome all their lives, so they have to stick together for warmth.
Yuigahama Yui's pain of not being able to resign, in the eyes of others, is actually no different from showing off.
Hanzawa Naoyi was silent for a while and sighed.
“Since the saint wants you to stay in this position, do your best.
After all, there are capable people everywhere, but not many trustworthy people.
Since the saint is willing to believe in you, don't think too much about it, just do your job well and don't betray this trust. "
Yuigahama Yui looked at Hanzawa Naoyoshi and suddenly said something.
"Hanzawa-hime, can I trust you?"
Hanzawa Naoyoshi was startled, and looked at Yuigahama Yui, seeing her frowning and worrying about gains and losses.
After thinking about it, Hanzawa Naoyoshi said solemnly.
"As long as you don't violate the principles of the Wu family, the will of the saint, or harm the interests of the Sibo family, you can trust me.
Because we are friends, right? "
Yuigahama Yui showed a relieved smile. Although she was still a little frowning, she was finally more relaxed, she hesitated.
"Some things, I don't know what will happen. But if one day... one day... I hope you can help me and protect Xiaotuanzi.
Don't worry, I will never violate your three principles. "
Hanzawa Naoyi laughed dumbly.
"I feel a little embarrassed by what you said, as if in your eyes, I am some very powerful person.
I am just an ordinary person who will make mistakes and get killed. I am not as great as you think.
In short, this year, you can rest assured that I will temporarily stay in Duowenshan City to help you.
But after that, I am going to Guandong. If, I mean if, I can complete my mission and come back safely, I will definitely help you protect the cute little dumpling, I promise. "
Yuigahama Yui was stunned and asked.
"Your mission? Is it dangerous?"
Hanzawa Naoyi shook his head.
"I don't know, maybe it's dangerous, maybe I'm too worried.
The world has been in chaos for more than a hundred years. Since the saint wants the world to return to peace, we should help the saint clean the room a little cleaner so that everyone can live a good life longer.
As a warrior with Shiba's rank and protected by a saint, cleaning the dust is what I should do. "
Yuigahama Yui said ashamedly.
"I am also a Ji warrior with Shiba's formation. Although I can't be as proactive and brave as you, I think you are right and I will try my best to help you."
Hanzawa Naoyoshi smiled.
"Then I'll thank you first."
Although he said polite words, Hanzawa Naoyi disagreed in his heart.
Yuigahama Yui's life was indeed good when she was little, and she received a lot of preferential treatment, but she was just lucky enough to catch up with the Shiba family's rapid development period and get some first-mover benefits.
I really want Yuigahama Yui to participate in the Shiba selection now and take the Shiba establishment. Even if she is dragged to death, she will not come in. Her ability is very poor and she is timid.
Because of her poor ability and cowardice, Yuigahama Yui stayed in the Qingshui Yamen of the Integrity Committee and lived a small life without fighting against the world.
Everyone was polite to her because she didn't infringe on anyone else's interests. If she jumped out to help Naoyi Hanzawa, there would be no good consequences.
Which one is easier to get along with, the Sakai Port interest group headed by Takada Yono, or the unknown interest group in Kanto?
Hansawa Naoyoshi relied on the Doshin Secretariat, was protected by Ii Naomasa, and was driven to death by Takada Haruno. He was forced to accept Takada Yukino's suggestion and stay in Tamon Mountain Castle for a year.
Yui Hama is a timid and weak Samurai Hime, and Naoyoshi Hansawa doesn't think she can do anything to help him, and maybe he will be implicated.
Hanzawa Naoyi kissed the cute little dumpling in his arms and thought to himself.
Not to mention anything else, just say that if the other party jumps over the wall and threatens Yuigahama Yui with a small dumpling, Yuigahama Yui will definitely give in. . Bar?
Those interest groups will not just spit out benefits. They will definitely fight to the death and use every means to protect their own interests.
Not to mention it's impossible, but when it comes to breaking up, what shameless means can't they use?
Hanzawa Naoyoshi sighed, looked at Yuigahama Yui with a smile, and said thank you, but in his heart he was determined not to harm Yuigahama Yui.
Although Yuigahama Yui is a bit slow, she is not a fool. Looking at Hanzawa Naoyi's face, she feels that Hanzawa Naoyi does not take her words seriously.
Secretly clenching her fists, Yuigahama Yui made up her mind to keep Hanzawa Naoyi safe.
Yuigahama Yui secretly gave birth to Xiaotuanzi, but she was also looked down upon. Although she had no worries about food and clothing, her heart was filled with fear and she didn't know what to do in the future.
Women are naturally weak, but mothers are strong.
Hanzawa Naoyi is a capable and good person. She has never looked down on Yuigahama Yui and is also very good to Xiaotuanzi.
There is no one around Yuigahama Yui who is more trustworthy and can protect Xiaotuanzi than her. For the future of Xiaotuanzi, such a person must stay alive.
Pursing her lower lip, Yuigahama Yui said nothing more, but in her heart, she already regarded Hanzawa Naoyi as her most important friend.
If it comes time to pay, Yuigahama Yui is not a weakling who can be slaughtered. She was indeed insignificant, but Xiaotuanzi was different. Xiaotuanzi's bloodline was beyond words.
Hanzawa Naoyi is an upright person and hates evil as much as she hates evil. She will not do anything to disgrace the Shiba family, but instead works for the Shiba family wholeheartedly.
For such a talented person, if he asks a saint for Xiaotuanzi, the saint will definitely show mercy.
(End of chapter)
