Neither Lin Xiuzhen nor Maeda Toshimasa wanted to come, one was unhappy and the other wanted to avoid suspicion, but Hideyoshi Hashiba shamelessly came to watch the ceremony.

She is as quiet as a person. If Niwa Nagahide hadn't helped to speak, she wouldn't be qualified to appear here. She was hanging at the back of the queue, with an expression that seemed to be happy or sad.

I am happy that I can see Shiba Yiyin again. I am sad that the gap between the two is getting wider and wider, and they are already a world of difference.

Hideyoshi Hashiba couldn't help but lament that the feminine ambitions he heard in the corner of Kyoto while drinking tea now seemed like a joke.

Oda Nobunaga, who was at the front of the queue, looked ahead and was filled with thoughts. Under her arrogant appearance, there was a trace of sadness hidden in her heart that no one else knew.

Back then, when he was in the midst of blessings and didn't know how to be blessed, he let him go easily. This time, he must know that he can never escape from his grasp.

Oda Nobunaga's breathing gradually became heavy, his cheeks turned sickly rosy, and his eyes were bright.

Behind her, Shibata Katsuie and Niwa Nagahide looked at each other with worry in their eyes.

At this moment, Ikeda Hengxing shouted.

"coming!"

Everyone's eyes were dazzled, looking at the small black dot in the distance, where a cavalry army was galloping towards them.

———

Not long ago, Sibo Yiyin, who was on his way, suddenly slowed down his horse speed and turned his eyes to the creek beside the road.

Tokugawa Ieyasu came closer and asked.

"Odaisuo?"

Si Bo Yiyin pointed at the stream with his riding crop and said.

"This creek is the water source for irrigation in the nearby village. That village is called Xicun, and it is the hereditary village of the Sibo family."

Tokugawa Ieyasu's heart tightened, she remembered something.

Rumor has it that when the Shiba clan was exterminated, the Odaisho broke out of the siege alone and went to Qingsu Castle to ask for help, and borrowed troops to kill Oda Nobuto.

And the price is...

Looking at Yoshigan's handsome profile and innocent temperament, Tokugawa Ieyasu sighed in his heart. The new tea came on the market and came out on top. Oda Nobunaga was blessed with great beauty.

Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted to say something to ease the inexplicably depressed atmosphere, but Yoshigan Shiba spoke first.

"Your Majesty Tokugawa, do you know why this ancestral land passed down from generation to generation is not called Shiba Ryosho, but Kiki Village?"

Tokugawa Ieyasu was stunned and shook his head.

"I am stupid, please give me a clear explanation from the emperor."

Yiyin said with a trace of sarcasm on his lips.

"Because the Spozong family can't afford to lose this person.

The three leaders of the shogunate, who once had all the power in the world, were reduced to 1,500 koku, living under the supervision of the Oda family.

How could the Shiba family, a dignified nobleman of the shogunate and the head of the Ashikaga family, afford this man?

But even if the Spo family has buried its head in the soil and is willing to wallow in the mud and survive, it will still inevitably lead to the destruction of the family."

Tokugawa Ieyasu felt sad when he thought of his own family. The samurai family had its ups and downs, and there were few examples of prosperity for more than three generations.

Had it not been for the chance of Okehazama's surprise attack, the Tokugawa family would have been completely swallowed up by the Imagawa family by now, and Tokugawa Ieyasu would not have been able to lead the revival of both countries.

Tokugawa Ieyasu also felt some sympathy and said emotionally.

"Imperial Office, please show me your condolences."

Sibo Yiyin looked back at her and smiled.

"My condolences? What are your condolences for? Family business is like a boat, sailing against the current. If you sail against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat!

I am telling you this not to make you sympathize with the Spo family. I just want to tell you that I will not give in.

I, Yoshihiro Shiba, enter the path of Kenshin, the legitimate son of the Shiba clan, the husband of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and the direct descendant of Kawachi Genji, holding a sword and carrying a white flag.

No one in this world can make me back down, not even Oda Nobunaga.

His Highness Tokugawa, do you understand?"

Tokugawa Ieyasu was stunned on the spot. She did not expect that the good-tempered Yoshigan Shiba would actually have a showdown with her here.

Qingsu Castle was not far ahead. Shiba Yoshigan stared at Tokugawa Ieyasu and repeated.

"I will never give in. Please understand my determination."

Tokugawa Ieyasu took a breath, swallowed, and bowed on his horse.

"If the emperor has great righteousness, his military fortune will be prosperous and the world will return to his heart."

Shiba Yoshigan smiled and did not continue to force Tokugawa Ieyasu to express his position. No matter how powerful the name of justice is, it is not as useful as a knife.

Oda Nobunaga's territory was right next to Tokugawa Ieyasu, which really pissed off Oda Nobunaga, and Tokugawa Ieyasu felt uncomfortable, not to mention that the two were allies.

Shiba Yiyin's statement was just to deter her from getting involved in what would happen next.

Because Yoshigan Shiba was determined to give Oda Nobunaga a decisive blow, he first had to eliminate the possible unexpected factor of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Now it seems that the effect is very good, Tokugawa Ieyasu was frightened.

She was not willing to become a subordinate of Oda, but she was frightened by Yoshigami Shiba's surprise. She couldn't think straight for a while and didn't dare to move casually.

Sibo Yiyin smiled.

"When you revisit your former residence, you will inevitably be filled with emotions and become wild. If my words are inappropriate, please forgive me, His Highness Tokugawa."

Tokugawa Ieyasu said with a smile.

"I don't dare."

Yiyin turned his eyes to Qingzhou City, rode his horse, whipped his whip, and shouted.

"Set off!"

The cavalry's horses rolled with hooves, bringing up countless dust, and quickly left Xicun behind.

———

Outside Qingzhou City, Shiba Yiyin's war horse was in front, followed by more than two hundred horses from Tongxin soldiers, Yutai people, and Tokugawa soldiers.

Seeing a group of warriors from the Oda family, Yoshigin tightened the reins. The horse slowed down, walked slowly down the street, and finally stopped in front of Oda Nobunaga.

He said condescendingly.

"After three years of separation, is His Majesty Oda okay after seeing you again?"

Oda Nobunaga was so lost in thought as he stared at the young man on the horse that he even forgot to reply. The young man who was filled with resentment, longing, and concern in his heart could not be reconciled with the person in front of him for a moment.

At that time, Yoshigan Shiba's charm had not yet reached its peak, and he had not yet achieved the special effects of never making a mistake in his career. Although he already had an independent temperament, he still remained submissive under the pressure of Oda Nobunaga.

But now, he is no longer a fifteen-year-old boy. His height has grown from 160 centimeters to over 175 centimeters. He is a majestic and majestic man.

Oda Nobunaga was temporarily absent-minded, and Niwa Nagahide behind her coughed, waking her up.

"Oh, Siba... No, I should call you Mr. Qianxin now. It's been a long time since I last saw you."

When Oda Nobunaga spoke, his tone was a little frivolous, which made Niwa Nagahide behind him look bitter.

Yoshigan Shiba got off his horse and walked up to Oda Nobunaga. Only then did he realize that Oda Nobunaga, who was in awe at that time, was already half a head shorter in front of him.

Oda Nobunaga was not used to it either. He raised his head and looked at Shiba Yoshigan in front of him. Thousands of thoughts came to his mind. He was taller, more handsome and more elegant.

Yiyin didn't know what she was thinking, so he just snorted secretly. This guy was indeed arrogant and rude. But on his face, he pretended to be pleasant and handed the horse to the person behind him.

At this time, Tokugawa Ieyasu also came up, and the three of them greeted him.

After the ceremony, Yiyin looked around pretending not to care and asked.

"There are many old acquaintances. His Highness Oda is indeed interested."

Oda Nobunaga smiled.

"You have returned home with great honor, so the welcome ceremony must be grand."

Yiyin nodded with a smile and asked.

"Why didn't you see Maeda Toshiie?"

Oda Nobunaga's eyes flashed and he answered casually.

"Inuchiyo, she made a small mistake a few days ago. I asked her to go back to Junjo County to think about her mistakes behind closed doors."

Yoshigan's eyes were fixed on Oda Nobunaga's face, and Oda Nobunaga looked back at him with a smile. Tokugawa Ieyasu subconsciously stepped back half a step, looking left and right, pretending to be looking for someone.

Yiyin said slowly.

"The county is the one that Maeda Toshiie reported to me, and the new one that Owari Shiba changed his title to?"

Oda Nobunaga said.

"Exactly."

Si Bo Yiyin's face turned cold and he said.

"Maeda Toshiie is the acting official of Owari Shiba. What did she do? She actually provoked His Highness Oda to overstep her duties and teach a retainer a lesson on my behalf."
To be continued...