Chapter 889 The special delusion of the young widow【4500】
"Shikizaki! Long time no see!"
Suddenly, Qingdeng heard a loud shout from behind him.
Following the sound, six young men with strong physiques and sturdy backs were walking straight towards them.
In this feudal era with underdeveloped productivity, it was not easy for farmers to maintain such a body.
It can be seen that the living standard of "Blacksmith Village" is extremely high, far better than that of ordinary rural areas.
Looking at this group of strong men who suddenly appeared, Shikisaki Jiyori immediately put on a warm smile.
"Eitaro! We haven't seen each other for a long time. You seem to have gained a little weight."
The strong man who was called "Eitaro" - he was the one who called out "Long time no see" just now - chuckled:
"I can't help it. Who asked me to marry a good woman who is good at cooking? Shikizaki, are these two our employers?"
Eitaro said, turning to look at the master and apprentice.
Shikisaki Jiyose nodded lightly:
"That's right. Tachibana...Mr. Tachibana, Boss Kiryu, this is Eitaro, one of the top blacksmiths in the 'Blacksmith Village', especially good at forging knives."
When setting off today, Qingden specifically told Shikizaki Jiyue not to reveal his true identity casually.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Qingdeng wanted to hide his whereabouts as much as possible.
Therefore, just before he spoke, Shikizaki urgently changed his title from "General Tachibana" to "Mr. Tachibana".
As soon as Shikizaki Shiki finished speaking, Eitaro looked at the master and apprentice with a respectful expression, and bowed in a solemn manner:
"Mr. Tachibana, Mr. Kiryu, it's our first time meeting you! Your Excellency, Eitaro, I'm honored to meet you today. I hope you can give me your advice!"
Qingdeng nodded lightly and responded in a calm tone.
After both parties briefly introduced themselves, Eitarō looked at Shikizaki Shiyō again.
"Shikizaki, let's talk about the topic. What are you trying to forge this time? You actually invited this 'Zhurong Furnace' that has been dusty for a long time."
As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at the huge furnace, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Shikizaki Jiyō chuckled a few times, half proudly, half excitedly:
"Eitaro, our job this time is incredible - we will use 'Wanren Steel' to reforge the blade of a precious sword!"
As soon as he said this, Eitaro and the other companions around him all looked surprised.
"'Wan Liangang'?!"
Yingtaro screamed out in surprise, and then asked impatiently:
"Is it the 'Wan Liangang' I know?"
Shikisaki Jiyori nodded vigorously:
"That's right! It's the legendary 'Wan Liangang'! And it's of extremely high quality!"
After saying that, he turned to look at Qingdeng.
Qingtou immediately understood what it meant, took out the tightly wrapped "Wan Lian Gang" from his arms, and unwrapped it - the cold yet soft black luster illuminated the faces of Eitaro and others
.
Instantly, as if being sucked into a black hole, Eitaro and the others were staring straight at the black steel in Qingdeng's hand, their eyes wide open, their bodies leaning forward, not even daring to blink more, their faces
His expression was dominated by intense shock.
They are all blacksmiths who are skilled in forging.
Therefore, they can tell whether the steel is good or bad with just one glance.
"Good steel...really good steel!"
Eitaro murmured, a look of intoxication appeared in the depths of his eyes.
"I never thought that a country man like me would be lucky enough to see such fine steel!"
"Using 'Wan Lian Steel' to forge swords... Then you really need to activate the 'Zhu Rong Furnace'..."
Eitarou raised his head as he spoke, looking at the huge furnace in front of him with mixed emotions.
"Shikizaki, after learning that you gave up being a swordsmith, I thought that this furnace would never be restarted."
Shikisaki Jiyose shrugged:
"To be honest, I have indeed made up my mind to retire and let my name as a swordsmith fade into ancient history along with this furnace."
"But... who made our employer give us too much?"
After saying this in a half-joking tone, Shikizaki Jiyue changed to a serious tone:
"Okay, let's stop with the greetings and chatting.
"Now, business matters!"
"Everyone, I'm so incompetent that I have to ask for your help again!"
Yingtaro grinned and smiled freely:
"No problem, as long as you are paid enough, we will work hard without complaint!"
Shikisaki Ji sent a stall:
"Have I ever wronged you?"
He and Eitaro looked at each other and smiled.
"Eitaro, pour the coal!"
Following Shikisaki Jiyue's order, Eitarō shouted with great momentum:
"Brothers, let's go!"
"Ohhhhhhhhhh!"
At this moment, the atmosphere of the scene changed.
The scene, which until just now had been a bit desolate due to the cold wind, was now filled with a warm atmosphere, as if even the temperature had risen several degrees.
Under Eitaro's personal leadership, they trotted toward the cellar not far away, pushed open the cellar door, and took out sacks one after another.
I saw them turning around and running towards the "Zhu Rong Furnace" with a sack in each hand, then untied the bag and poured the contents into the furnace.
Looking closely, the contents in the bag were black lumps - coal.
After pouring out the coal in their hands, Eitaro and others turned back to the cellar and took out new coal - and so on.
Bag after bag of coal was poured into the furnace with a "crash", and gray coal dust floated everywhere.
According to what Shikizaki Shiyuki just said, every time the "Zurong Furnace" is lit, at least 1,000 coals (3.75 tons) are used.
Nearly 4 tons of coal...both its cost and the physical effort required to transport this huge amount of coal are jaw-dropping.
Fortunately, Eitaro and others are all strong men with no shortage of physical strength.
The half-meter-long and wide hemp bags were as easy to hold in their hands as light bulbs.
Without pause or rest, they poured coal into the furnace in an orderly manner.
About half an hour later, Shikisaki glanced at the coal pile in the furnace, and then issued a new command loudly:
"ignition!"
In the blink of an eye, Eitaro picked up a burning torch and stuffed it into the furnace——
call!
A raging fire burst into flames.
Black, choking smoke drifted outwards, straight into the sky.
The next moment the flames ignited, Shikisaki Jiyose's third instruction came:
"The wind rises!"
Eitarou and the others responded in agreement, taking off their clothes one after another until only a piece of crotch cloth was left, revealing their strong flesh, and then stood on the pedals on both sides of the bellows with a huff.
There is a thick rope hanging from the top of the pedal.
Eitaro and the others raised their hands, grasped the thick rope tightly, and used it to use their strength to step on the pedal.
Step down on this side, lift up on that side; step down on that side, lift up here... In this way, press and step on the pedal repeatedly like playing on a seesaw.
Under the repeated blowing of the bellows, wisps of new air are poured into the furnace to help increase the fire.
The orange-red flame "hooked" and jumped straight up.
In the blink of an eye, the smoke condensed into black clouds, and the fire swelled into a sea of flames.
The fire produced by nearly 4 tons of coal... is really like Zhu Rong coming to the world!
"Zhu Rong Furnace" is well-deserved!
A surging heat wave hit his face. Although he was far away, Qingden felt that his eyebrows were almost burnt.
The fire soared into the sky, illuminating everything around it.
Looking up and around, everything he could see was distorted by the heat wave into an illusory and uncertain state.
Even if you use all the words in the world, you can't accurately summarize the shock Qingdeng felt at this moment.
From just now, Shikizaki Shiyose has been giving out step-by-step instructions in an orderly manner.
The engraved image of him looks very much like a general commanding thousands of troops!
The general commands the troops and horses, while he commands the wind and fire!
To be honest, the contrast between Shikizaki Shikiyō and Shikizaki Kikiyō was so great that Aoto couldn't help but wonder if he had a dual personality. How handsome Shikizaki Kikiyō was at this time only made it even more eye-catching to him yesterday...
Lying in the arms of the wandering girl, fluttering her limbs, clamoring to drink grandma... The scenes I saw yesterday are deeply imprinted in the depths of Qingdeng's mind and will never be forgotten...
At this thought, Qingto couldn't help but turn his head and looked up and down at Shikisaki Jiyō with a strange expression.
The other party did not notice his gaze.
At this time, Shikisaki Jiyoshi had his hands on his hips, looking at the blazing "Zhurong Furnace" with a look of satisfaction on his face.
"Only by igniting a flame wave of this magnitude can it create a fire powerful enough to beat the 'Wan Lian Steel'!"
After that, he took out a string from his arms and tied up his long hair casually.
"This fiery snake soaring into the sky... It's really been a long time since we last seen it."
He murmured softly, with a vague look of nostalgia on his face.
"If nothing else, this should be its...last dance!"
"That's just right."
"Refining the 'Wanliang Steel' as my final mission... This must be the best ending for the 'Zhu Rong Furnace'!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand to Qingdeng.
Seeing this, Qingden took out the "Wan Lian Steel" with understanding, and at the same time took off the Vairocana from his waist and handed it to the other party.
After Shikizaki Jiyō took Vairocana, he pulled out the sword with a "choking" sound - the coquettish purple sword light immediately filled his field of vision.
"Vairochana...I know this knife."
He curled up the corners of his mouth as he spoke, his tone full of sighs.
"Father, he once told me about this knife."
"He said this knife was our family's crowning masterpiece."
"To be able to compete with Soni Kotetsu, the chief of the 'Momami Great Business',...the craftsmanship of our ancestors is truly remarkable."
"The ancestors devoted all their knowledge and finally succeeded in forging this sword."
"And now, I will also devote all my knowledge to giving this sword a new life."
"Hahaha, our Shikisaki family is really destined to have this sword."
"When you think about it, I really have a heavy responsibility."
After feeling this way, Shikizaki Jiyue turned to Aonto and said:
"Mr. Tachibana, Boss Kiryu, please go back and wait."
"I don't know exactly how long it will take to successfully recast Vairocana's sword."
"Please leave me your address."
"After the forging is completed, I will personally deliver the knife there."
Qingdeng listened and nodded gently.
"In that case, after the sword is forged, you can send the sword to the Imperial Guard Hall in Kohinata Yanagi Town, Koishikawa."
"Trial Guard Hall? By coincidence, I happen to know this place."
Shikisaki Jiyoshi raised her chin as she spoke, acting boldly and confidently:
"Then, please wait for the good news!"
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The steel has been delivered, the sword has been entrusted - all Aonto can do next is to believe in Shikisaki Shiyō's skills and wait slowly.
The "Western Expedition Plan" that should be discussed with Tokugawa Iemo has been discussed.
He successfully found Shikisaki Jiyō and successfully entrusted him with the important task of "recasting Vairocana".
At this point, all the tasks Aomori had to complete when returning to Edo this time have been completed.
Qingdeng originally planned to "leave and return quickly."
Now that everything he needs to do is done, there is no reason for him to stay in Edo anymore.
In this case...he could not avoid saying goodbye to Tianzhang Yuan.
In the past, Aoto would have met Tenzōin as quickly as possible after returning to Edo.
It would be unreasonable not to say hello to her on this rare return trip.
However... ever since Tokugawa Iemo said those explosive words to him, he could no longer treat this young widow with a normal heart.
Nowadays, when he thinks of Tianzhangyuan's pretty face, he thinks of "If you don't abandon me, Mao is willing to be your adoptive father", and then thinks of Tianzhangyuan wearing white clothes, and then thinks of Tianzhangyuan stroking his bulging belly.
belly, sitting next to him with a smile...
To be honest, even Qingdeng himself couldn't help but feel that his imagination was too rich. How could he conjure up so many messy pictures?
Whenever these delusions pass through his mind, Qingden will feel ashamed - what am I doing? Why are my thoughts jumping so much?
If it were Tianzhangyuan who was a noble person, she would never think like me!
Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" was so powerful that it directly disturbed his heart?
Or is it that these images have been hidden deep in his heart from a long time ago, and Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" just served as a trigger?
No matter what, there is only one thing that is certain right now - Qingdeng has no idea how to face Tianzhang Academy now...
For this reason, he has not met him until today.
Of course, no matter how much he delays, there will be an end, and he cannot escape forever.
Qingdeng didn't want to go back to Dajin with this kind of unclear hesitation.
So, he gritted his teeth and went to look for Tianzhang Courtyard.
Soon, he learned that the other party was at Yuegong Shrine at this time...
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Edo, Tsukinomiya Shrine, archery range——
Phew—pop!
The arrow flew through the atmosphere and hit the target thirty meters away.
Tianzhangyuan glanced at the results on the target, then slowly put down the bow in his hand and frowned slightly.
The arrow she just shot did not hit the bull's-eye, but stuck straight about an inch away from the bull's-eye.
Although it is not bad, for Tianzhangyuan who is proficient in archery, such a result is a low-level mistake that should never be made.
She let out a long silent sigh and silently put the long bow in her hand back to the bow stand aside.
Why is her condition so bad... She naturally knows it well.
In recent days, Aonto has been disturbed by Tokugawa Iemo's "marriage proposal" - the same is true for Tenzōin.
Now, when she thinks of Aoto, she will think of Tokugawa Iemo happily saying to her: "Mother, Tachibana-kun... no, father! Congratulations!", and then think of Aoto wearing a tattoo.
Fu Yuzhi's appearance, and then the image of herself stroking her bulging belly while sitting next to Qingdeng with a smile...
[Note: Monsuke Haori: a men’s dress in the Edo period, must be worn when getting married]
Whenever these delusions pass through his mind, Tianzhangyuan will burst into anger - Really! How could I be so lustful?!
If it were Sheng Qing who was a noble person, he would never think like me!
Suddenly, she couldn't help but recall Qingdeng's majestic figure again.
Suddenly, her face turned red as if it had been burned by fire.
She had to hold her face with her hands and try to cool down with her cold palms.
At this moment, the voice of "Twin Kunoichi" Sasashige suddenly came from behind him:
"Your Highness, Ju Qing comes to ask for an audience."
Instantly... the moment he heard the name "Ju Qingdeng", Tianzhangyuan's delicate body trembled slightly and his expression changed slightly.
"Sheng, Sheng Qing is here? What is he here for?"
Sha Zhong replied expressionlessly:
"Ju Qingden wants to return to Otsu tomorrow, so I came here to say goodbye to His Highness."
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