Looking at the miko in front of them, Sanako and Souji were both stunned.
At this moment, the two women had the same thought in their minds: What a beautiful woman.
The beautiful witch is dressed extremely elegantly and impeccably in everything.
She was wearing a white dress with short sleeves and a long undergarment. The elegant purple hakama wrapped her slender waist to her ankles. Her slender feet were covered with a pair of lovely white socks. Her black hair was tied with white sandalwood paper and hung down to her waist. The low ponytail on the back, the root of the braided hair is tied with a red water tie (headband).
Except for the common hakama skirt, this is an ordinary miko costume.
However, such a set of shrine maiden costumes with nothing outstanding about them looked so beautiful on this beautiful shrine maiden.
Even the most picky person in the world about "beauty" would probably be surprised to see it.
At this time, the beautiful miko sensed the sight of Sanako and Souji.
She turned her face slowly, and her eyes lit up when she saw the faces of Sanako and Souji.
"Oh, here are two beautiful guests."
The beautiful miko smiled slightly, and then saluted Sanako and Souji.
Her light and generous demeanor has a mature, elusive but kind and easy-going charm.
"Welcome to Yuegong Shrine, I am Mi Yi, Yu Du from this shrine."
As soon as Yu Du...that is, Tianzhangyuan finished his words, Sanazi and the chief minister quickly bowed in return.
When he straightened up after the ceremony, Sanazi couldn't help but look at Tianzhangyuan a few more times.
Looking at Tianzhangyuan's young face who was in his early twenties at most, Sanazi couldn't help but sigh secretly:
——Mi Yi... No wonder you are wearing purple hakama... Mi Yi became a shrine at such a young age... How amazing...
In the ranking of priests in Japanese Shintoism, Niyi ranks third, with only Gongji and Gonggongji ranking above it.
To put it simply, the eldest, second, and third eldest of a shrine are Gongji, Gonggongji, and Miyi respectively.
Mi Yi's main job is to assist the Palace Secretary and Quan Gong Si, and is also responsible for managing the clergy below Mi Yi.
The reason Sanako was shocked by Mi Yi who had become a shrine at a young age in Tenzouin was because Mi Yi was not qualified for just any cat or dog.
Shinto shrines basically adopt "family management".
Most shrines are managed by a certain family for generations.
In other words, most of the shrine ministers are hereditary.
For example: the Senke family is hereditary as the chief minister of Izumo Taisha Shrine, the Nori family is hereditary as the chief minister of Nichizen Jingu and Kunixuan Jingu Shrine, the Aso family is hereditary as the chief minister of Aso Jingu, and the Chiaki family is hereditary as the chief minister of Atsuta Jingu.
On the other hand, Quan Gongsi and Ni Yi are not hereditary, and they have to rely on their true ability to run for office.
Qualifications are required to become a priest.
The so-called qualifications are the differences in rank.
You need to reach a certain qualification level before you can be promoted or qualified to be called a real priesthood title.
The required priesthood levels in shrines with different social structures will also be different.
The levels of Shinto priesthood, from lowest to highest, are Zhijie, Quanzhengjie, Zhengjie, Mingjie and Jingjie.
The highest level of purity is basically an honorary title. Only those who have made great contributions to Shinto research can be called this level.
If you want to become a shrine's Miyi, you must at least obtain the third level, that is, the main level.
At only twenty years old, you have become a high-ranking Mi Yi... This is an incredible achievement.
Thinking of this, Sanako couldn't help but admire the beautiful miko in front of her.
"If you two are here to worship, then where is the hand water house?"
Tianzhangyuan said with a smile.
The so-called hand water house is a necessary pavilion building in the shrine. It is a place specially designed for worshipers to wash their hands and rinse their mouths.
According to Shinto rules, worshipers must wash their hands and rinse their mouths at the Shuishui shrine before worshiping the gods.
There are specific rules on how to wash your hands and rinse your mouth, and which hands to wash first.
First, take a spoon with your right hand to get water and wash your left hand.
Then switch to your left hand to hold a spoon and wash your right hand.
Then switch to your right hand to hold the spoon, pour water into the palm of your left hand and rinse your mouth.
After gargling, rinse your left hand with water and hold the spoon upright.
"Thanks!"
The Director-General politely thanked Tianzhangin who enthusiastically introduced the location of the water house to them.
"You're welcome. If you two don't understand anything, you can ask our shrine maiden."
After saying that, Tenzouin walked slowly in the opposite direction to Sanako and Souji with light steps.
Sanako and Souji also looked away from Tianzhangin and prepared to concentrate on paying homage.
Just when Tianzhangyuan passed by the two girls——
"Ah, Miss Sanako, I found the change."
Sanako... Hearing this name, Tianzhangyuan's beautiful eyes suddenly widened in surprise...
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Sanako and Souji politely washed their hands and rinsed their mouths at the water house, and then returned to the front of the main hall.
Bang! Bang!
The two women both threw the copper coins into the money box and then shook the bells on their heads.
Ding bell…ding bell…
When the clear and sweet sound of the bells fell, Sanako and Souji clapped their hands twice in a row, then clasped their hands together, closed their eyes, and lowered their heads.
It was like they had a telepathic connection, even though they had not communicated with each other beforehand, the two women made exactly the same wish——
God...please bless Mr. Tachibana in peace...
Suddenly, the two women raised their heads almost at the same time.
God has also worshiped, and there is no reason to stay at this shrine anymore.
"Okita-kun, let's go."
Sanako said.
"Um."
The Souji nodded slightly.
At this moment, a voice that surprised both Sanako and Souji sounded behind them:
"Excuse me, are you Chiba Sanako from the Little Chiba Sword Hall?"
The sudden inquiry made Sanako startled.
She immediately cast her doubtful gaze behind her.
What caught his eyes were the white sleeves, the elegant purple hakama, and the beautiful face.
"Miss Yu Du?"
Sanako and Souji were concentrating on praying for Qingteng just now, so they didn't know that Tianzhangyin didn't go far at all. She kept standing not far behind the two girls.
After the two girls' worship, she immediately stepped forward and came directly behind Sanako.
"I am Chiba Sanako from the Little Chiba Sword Hall."
Although it was unclear how Tianzhangyuan recognized her, Sanazi answered Tianzhangyuan's questions truthfully.
At the same time, she cast a wary look at Tianzhang Yuan.
Suddenly a stranger calls out his name accurately... Anyone who encounters such a situation will be surprised and secretly wary.
Tianzhangyuan immediately read the meaning of Sanako's eyes.
To avoid misunderstanding, she quickly said:
"I just heard your companion calling you 'Sanako', so I thought: Could you be the famous 'Chiba Onikomachi'? So I couldn't help but come to ask for confirmation. If you are nagging It’s your turn, please forgive me.”
After listening to Tianzhangyuan's explanation, Sanako's eyes and expression softened.
"You're too polite, I don't want to be a famous person."
"Hahaha, Miss Chiba, you are so humble. I wonder who inside or outside Edo doesn't know the name of 'Chiba Onimachi'? Oh, today is such a good day. I have heard the name of 'The Most Beautiful Woman in Edo' for a long time. , I am so lucky to meet you today, I can’t help but feel happy.”
Having said that, Tianzhangyuan looked at Sanako from head to toe carefully and said with emotion:
"Your beauty is well-deserved."
"You flatter me."
Sanako, who was used to being praised, responded in a neither humble nor condescending manner.
At first glance, the atmosphere lingering between Sanako and Tianzhangyuan is peaceful.
But in fact, an elusive and invisible "undercurrent" has been quietly surging around them.
Because they were well concealed, neither Sanako nor Souji noticed that Tenzouin's beautiful eyes were flashing with intriguing eyes...
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——Chiba Sanako... Then isn't she Sheng Qing's lover...
As Qingdeng's friend and boss, Tianzhangyuan once heard Qingdeng introduce his love life during a chat with Qingdeng.
It was at that time that Tianzhang Academy learned for the first time that Qingdeng, who appeared serious on the surface, was actually so lustful in private...
Not only does he like two girls at the same time, but he also dreams of marrying both of them as his wives.
One of the girls is still the Sanako Chiba who has fascinated and dreamed of countless Edo men.
What Tianzhangyuan doesn't know is that Qingdeng's love partners have already increased from two to three, and he has developed an intimate relationship with the extra one that is basically the same as a couple. If Tianzhangyuan learns about this, , I really don’t know what her expression will be.
Back to business.
Tianzhang Yuanben has no interest in Sanako.
It wasn't until Qingto confessed that he had special feelings for Sanako that Chiba Sanako's name left a deep impression on her heart.
Today is the first time Tianzhangyuan meets Sanako.
After taking another look at Sanazi's pretty face, Tianzhangyuan thought to himself:
——No wonder Sheng Qing likes her... She does have a lovely and pretty face, and a beautiful body that can make men intoxicated.
——She is called 'the most beautiful woman in Edo', and it's not without reason.
At this time, for some reason, an inexplicable feeling of comparison surged into Tianzhangyuan's heart...
——Chiba Sanako is indeed very charming...but that's it.
Tianzhangyuan curled his lips without leaving any trace.
——Whether it’s looks or figure, she is at best in the same league as me...
While thinking this, Tianzhangyuan unconsciously glanced at Sanako's breasts, which were holding up her cotton-padded clothes and kendo uniform.
This is the first time Tianzhangyuan has encountered a woman whose size is comparable to hers...
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Next, Sanako and Tianzhangin exchanged polite words with each other.
The reason why Tianzhangyin stopped Sanako was simply to see up close what a woman who could be liked by Qingto looked like.
Now that this project has been completed, Tianzhangyuan has lost interest in continuing to chat with Sanako.
After a while, Tianzhangyuan threw out a formulaic polite phrase that was often used to conclude a chat.
Sanako also followed Tianzhangyuan's words and ended the conversation.
After saying a brief goodbye, Sanako and Souji turned back along the original road and left the shrine.
But at this moment, Souji, who had just taken a few steps away, suddenly stopped and turned around.
"Miss Yu Du, can I ask you something?"
Tianzhangyuan raised his head and looked at the Chief Secretary.
"Of course, just ask."
"Well, we're looking for a man."
The General Secretary raised his hand and showed a height of 1.75 meters.
"He is very tall, almost six feet tall, very handsome, with a strong body. He has an Edo accent. He does not shave his head and only has a bun on his head. Have you ever seen a man with these characteristics? ?"
Tianzhangyuan raised his eyebrows, then raised his head, thinking.
"Is it six feet tall? He is really tall... um..."
After a moment, she shook her head and said without blushing or heartbeat:
"No, I've never seen a man with these characteristics."
"Like This……"
There was a flash of darkness in Souji's eyes, but she quickly adjusted her mood and thanked Tianzhangyuan with a smile on her face.
"Sorry to bother you, thank you for your cooperation!"
Looking at the bright smile of the Chief Secretary, Tianzhang Yuan thought to himself:
——What a beautiful boy... Could he be Okita Souji who has a good relationship with Shengqing?
Before Tianzhangyin had time to ask the chief to verify his identity, the chief took two quick steps and returned to Sanako's side.
Seeing this, Tianzhang Academy thought:
——Forget it...he is a good person, anyway, I probably won't have the chance to meet him again...
Two high horse tails, one long and one short, swayed in the wind.
Tianzhangin stood there, watching Sanako and Souji leave quietly.
It wasn't until the two girls were no longer visible in her sight that she murmured at a volume that only she could hear clearly:
"Fortunately Sheng Qing is not here now..."
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At this moment——
Edo, somewhere adjacent to Tsukinomiya Shrine——
“Na…Na…”
Yae secretly poked Saju beside him with his elbow.
"what?"
Shazhong asked impatiently.
"This junior seems to be in a bad mood."
Yae lowered his voice and whispered.
"Should we say something to comfort him?"
After saying that, Yae raised his eyes and stared at Qingden who was walking in front of them.
Even without using his eyes to see, Yae can clearly sense: Qingto's current expression... is not very good-looking...
"...Ye, I advise you not to do that."
Sasaki sighed.
"Mr. Tachibana's mind must be very confused right now. Just let him calm down."
"Well……"
Yae seemed to want to say something else.
But after hesitating for a moment, she silently closed her lips and became silent, no longer speaking.
The two sisters thought they spoke very quietly, but in fact, every word and sentence they just said was clearly heard by Qingden, who has the "perceiver of wind".
Qingdeng was touched by how much the two sisters cared about him.
But they were wrong about one thing - although Qingdeng's current expression did indeed look bad, it was not because he was in a bad mood.
Ultimately, Qingdeng is not in a bad mood right now, but... his mood is very subtle...
After leaving Kikuchi Sensui's shabby house, a strange emotion with no name or details has been lingering in Qingto's heart.
Qingdeng had never experienced this emotion before.
How to describe it...
It doesn't seem like he is confused.
It doesn't seem to be pathos either.
A bit heavy.
But it's a little exciting.
Emotions that are difficult to summarize with specific adjectives.
Qingdeng tried to explore the true name of this emotion.
But every time he calmed down and felt this emotion carefully, it was like fishing for the moon in the water - thinking that he was about to fish for the moon, but in the end he only caught a handful of water.
"call……"
Qingdeng looked up at the sky and let out a sigh of relief.
Obviously he didn't do anything strenuous today, but Qingdeng felt inexplicably tired right now...
Unknowingly, the stone staircase of Tsukinomiya Shrine came into Aoto's sight.
Feeling extremely tired, Qingden lowered his head and climbed up the stairs.
Just as Qingdeng's eyes and consciousness were focused on the stairs at his feet, two footsteps came to his ears from above his head...
Two familiar footsteps.
Calm and elegant, bouncing and jumping full of vitality and vitality... two completely different ways of walking.
There are two ways of walking that Qingdeng can never mistake...
Along with the footsteps drifting toward Qingdeng, there was also a shining aura.
As if on conditioned reflex, Qingden quickly raised his head with shock on his face and looked at the stone steps above his head - in front of him were two high ponytails, one long and one short...
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After half a month of training, except for a slight cough, Leopard Leopard's body has generally recovered! I don’t feel so lethargic, and I don’t feel lethargic as often! It’s just a new crown, nothing more (leopard’s arrogance.jpg)
Due to various reasons such as the new crown epidemic, Leopard Leopard is really not doing well this month.
In order to repay everyone, starting from tomorrow, Bao Bao Zi will turn back to the conscientious Bao Zi before!
(End of chapter)
