Swallow Back

Onmyoji Liuyun only knew Shigeharu Takenaka, and after asking, the other party replied, "I've heard of the existence of 'One-Eyed Master' but don't know the specific whereabouts."

The monk's contacts are completely zero.Although I once bowed to Buddhism, it was just a small temple in a remote area that could not be put on the table.

Although Liuyun came to the capital before, he couldn't find a way to get it.

He even made a plan to go to Oda Nobunaga for help through Hashiba Hideyoshi at a huge cost.

Actively seeking help from politicians will definitely be caught and exploited to squeeze out enough surplus value, which is completely a forced choice.

But the events of last night brought a whole new perspective.

The "Oil House Monster" under Mrs. Gui Die's command seems to be quite capable.

Maybe you will know something?

It seems that Mrs. Gui Die attaches great importance to Ning Ning, so the kindness of rescuing Ning Ning last night should be regarded as a big favor to her.

What happened to Ning Ning at that time was really dumbfounding, and Liu Yun forgot about his affairs for a moment.

Thinking about it now, I decided to take this opportunity to try to solve the hidden danger as soon as possible.

Chapter 150

Ichijoji Temple Town, where Liuyun lives, is a few kilometers away from Qingjian Temple in the northwest suburb where Mrs. Guidie lives. Whether it is flying or running, it will take a little time.

Seeing that it was already the end of the day (around 10:30 am), he decided to leave after lunch.

So as not to be considered as cheating.

In this day and age, most people have two meals. Different households have different habits. Some skip breakfast, some skip dinner, but lunch is basically regarded as the most important meal of the day.

Therefore, if you go to someone's house to be a guest at eleven or twelve o'clock in the morning without an appointment, it may cause unnecessary embarrassment.

Liu Yun made such a plan in his heart, and then suddenly realized that he subconsciously had the idea of ​​"don't cause trouble to others". It really is because he has stayed in Fusang for a long time, and he has been fascinated by it?

This is also inevitable.

Lunch is still a set meal prepared in the hotel, with a total of thirteen meals, all served in exquisite small porcelain bowls.

It is a typical "Kyoto cuisine". The cooking process is extremely complicated, and the presentation is very ornamental, and the seasoning and heat are very careful.The stimulation of the tongue is relatively limited, and one must experience the "elegant and lonely heart" with full feelings in order to experience a delicacy beyond the ordinary level.

To put it another way - thin soup with little water, plain tea and light rice.

Thirteen beautiful, unique and well-crafted bowls and dishes were filled to the brim on three large wooden plates, each placed on a small tea table, and when he ate them, Liu Yun remembered the folk delicacies that he could eat every day in his previous life... …

I really want to have two pieces of braised pork with thick oily red sauce, and a mouthful of spicy and delicious braised duck neck!

Sister-in-law Sara spoke highly of this Kyoto cuisine, praising "it is indeed the work of a famous chef in Kazujoji Terauchicho".

This may be mainly because she has never eaten a set meal worth a month's ration of ordinary people before.

Speaking of sister-in-law...

Before the meal, Liuyun paid special attention to the damage to the ancestral land of the Huakaiyuan family.

Yesterday I sent my retainers out to investigate and inquire, and the result I learned today is that after being sprinkled with cursed salt containing evil spirits, the twenty-tanda fields will face a severe production reduction situation in the next three to five years. The weather is not good, and there may even be no harvest.

Unless a good onmyoji is invited to exorcise evil spirits, or let an eminent monk cast spells to purify, but it will cost a large gift money, which may outweigh the gains.

Speaking of which, the cost of a small bag of cursed salt may cost twenty pennies. Using it to pollute the fields is completely harmful to others and not beneficial to oneself.

That "Madame Heijing" has really deep resentment towards Huakaiyuan's family.

As a result, although the sister-in-law Shaluo in the red and white witch costume got back the famous land through winning the lawsuit, she still couldn't get enough income to live on, so she could only plead with her brother-in-law for help with tears in her eyes...

Liu Yun was used to this kind of posture and didn't take it to heart.

Surprisingly, both Iori and Saeko tactfully helped Sharo, suggesting to "take care" of this sister-in-law who likes to wear red and white witch costumes in the future.

This surprised Liu Yun a little.

What kind of things happened between women when I was not around?

……

All in all, there is no time to pay attention to the trivial issues for the time being.

After lunch, Liu Yun rushed to visit Kiyomiji Temple in the northwest suburb of Kyoto, planning to ask about "One-Eyed Lord".

After revealing her identity, she entered the door and saw that Mrs. Gui Die was really calm and peaceful at home.

But... Ning Ning was also sitting across from her with her head bowed, showing a depressed back.

This doesn't seem right.

Didn't Ningning be sent home safely before dawn this morning?

Liu Yun glanced at it, feeling a little suspicious, but didn't ask.

Mrs. Guidie saw his gaze, snorted, and said coldly: "Fujikichiro...is called Hideyoshi now, he is really a ruthless man, he doesn't pay attention to how his wife is hurt, and only cares about asking the so-called The wife of the Wu family has a 'famous and pure reputation', so Ning Ning took refuge here with Lao Shen."

Liuyun was a little embarrassed when he heard this, and considering that Brother Houzi had always been very kind to him, he tried his best to explain to him: "Master Hashiba Hideyoshi is indeed too careless in this regard, and he is not a meticulous person at all, but considering His position, he doesn't know the story behind it, it's only human to have such a reaction..."

When Madam Gui Die heard this, her eyes were filled with frost, and she raised her head and shouted angrily: "Even if according to what you said, it is human nature to have messy thoughts! But is it also human nature to slap one's wife?"

slap?

Liu Yun was stunned and speechless.

At this moment, Ning Ning turned sideways, begging Mrs. Gui Die in a low voice to stop talking.

But Liu Yun could see that there was indeed a light red mark on Ning Ning's face.

This gets complicated.

The so-called family matters that are difficult for an upright official have started to attack his wife, and the nature has become very serious. It is futile to investigate the cause.

And there is no women's federation in this day and age...

As an outsider, Liu Yun cannot comment.

Ning Ning pleaded a few words in a low voice, and Mrs. Gui Die finally eased her expression a little, but she still did not forgive her, and said angrily: "I will let Mr. Nobunaga come forward to reprimand Hideyoshi! Even if you don't care about your feelings, you should also consider your wife. Only by respecting their status!"

Liu Yun continued to remain silent, and suddenly felt that he really came at the wrong time.

But it's all here, so you can't just leave right away.

It seemed more embarrassing and deliberate that way.

Mrs. Gui Die was dissuaded by Ning Ning for a few words, and finally calmed down completely. She sighed and didn't continue to tangle, but said to Liu Yun in a teasing tone: "You should have something serious to talk about when you come here today. ! After all, the old man is already old, so it is unlikely that he will attract young people who are ready to move."

Look at the words...

He's in his early thirties, and he doesn't look old at all.Perhaps in the [-]th century, they were not considered young people, but in the world in which Liu Yun lived in his previous life, it could be said to be the most golden age group for elite women.

"Cough...how can Madam be old? If you go out together on the street, no one will doubt you." In order to ease the heavy atmosphere, Liu Yun answered half-jokingly, and then Then he saluted with a serious face and said: "I come here today, and I do have something to ask for."

After hearing Liuyun's words, Mrs. Gui Die was quite shocked, even a little flustered and shy, but she recovered in an instant, returning to the image of a domineering female president, and said with a graceful smile: "If you weren't there last night, Ning Ning might have died It was an accident. From this point of view, I will help no matter what. Please tell me, do you want to do something inside the Oda family?"

Liu Yun immediately shook his head: "That's not the case. I came here today to ask you...or to ask the 'Oil House Monster' under your command. Is there a big monster called 'One-Eyed Lord' living in seclusion in the Kyoto area?"

"Master One-eyed?" Hearing the name, Mrs. Gui Die immediately frowned: "This is a very ominous title! How did you hear about it?"

Liu Yun replied: "I got news from some friends. I heard that this 'one-eyed lord' is nearing the end of his life, and the method announced to choose an heir is - whoever can defeat me can inherit the mantle. So recently there is Many monsters have come to attack my territory!"

Mrs. Gui Die questioned: "It seems that I don't really want to find a successor, but just want to cause trouble for you."

Liu Yun nodded immediately: "I think so too. So when I arrived in Kyoto, I wanted to ask that guy to see what kind of grievances he has with me."

Mrs. Gui Die thought about it for a while, and then said slowly: "I have indeed heard of this old man 'one-eyed lord', and I know a little bit about it. But how can I find it... Well, there is a veteran in my late father's old department." Although the power is very weak, but it has survived for 200 years, as long as the monster you mentioned is really living in seclusion in Kyoto, it will definitely be found."

Liu Yun breathed a sigh of relief, and said happily, "I am very grateful!"

Chapter 151

Mrs. Guidie took out the oil pot as a token like last time, summoned a one-foot-tall monster that looked like a giant frog, and introduced: "This is the one who has lived in Kyoto for 200 years. 'Mr. Enuma', there is nothing that the old man doesn't know about."

Liuyun is surprised to see it.

Not only can people not be judged by their appearance, but even demons should not be judged by their appearance.

Who would have thought that this one-foot-long giant frog, which does not look powerful at all, can live for 200 years!

Quickly and politely raised the question in his heart.

The big frog called "Mr. Jiangmao" by Mrs. Gui Die was summoned from the well, but he was sleepy-eyed and old-fashioned. He murmured for a long time before he said slowly: "One-eyed My lord, I heard that it is very scary... He is also a very old guy! Although he is a little younger than the old man. The time when he was active in his debut... The old man remembers that the imperial court had just moved from Nara to around Kyoto. 600 years or 800 years? Can't remember..."

Hearing this, Liu Yun thought to himself that the birthday stars who have lived long enough like to talk about the past instead of answering questions frankly!

However, in order to show respect for the old man, he did not urge him for the time being and listened quietly.

After a while, the big frog took a breath, and then said slowly: "At that time, the holy monk Jianzhen had just passed away, and the official attitude towards monsters was a bit chaotic, and there were endless disputes. The status quo faction', that so-called "one-eyed lord" took advantage of the chaos, hooked up with powerful people in the court, and became a powerful big monster... I forgot to mention, back then, you weren't a samurai leader like you, that At that time, there were hundreds of powerful onmyojis among the officials, monks and priests did not waste their magic skills, and the strongest general Sakaue Tamura Maro was completely loyal to the imperial family..."

Liu Yun remained patient and was still listening.

The big frog talked about ancient things for a long time, and finally had enough of his addiction, and then he slowly talked about the business: "The imperial court moved from Heijo-kyo in Nara to Heian-kyo in Kyoto. You should know this kind of thing? But in fact, it didn't move the capital directly. , There are still ten years of transition in Nagaoka-kyo. The "one-eyed lord" you mentioned is a monster who rose up in the era of Nagaoka-kyo, so his lair is also in Nagaoka area. If you look around in Kyoto, you will definitely not be able to find it."

Liu Yun was overjoyed when he heard the words, and finally got an effective message.

Quickly continue to ask: "After arriving at Nagaoka, how should I look for it?"

"Hmm..." The big frog hesitated for a while when he saw this, and then said slowly: "According to the old man, the reason why this 'one-eyed lord' is missing is because he killed all the monsters who leaked the news. Wow……"

Mrs. Gui Die showed a hint of disdain when she heard this, and asked: "Is that guy capable of killing all the monsters in our oil house?"

The big frog hesitated for a moment, then shook its emerald green head and said timidly: "It's not that..."

Mrs. Gui Die waved her sleeves, raised her head and said with emotion: "Since this is the case, why should you be afraid?"

"Hmm...Since the eldest lady said so..." The big frog drooped its eyes, and with four old arms and legs, it struggled to climb to Liuyun's side, and whispered: "In the Changgang area, there is a The temple of Haeinsa Temple. Not long ago—probably during the Onin Rebellion, it was burned down. But there are still people taking care of the ruins. You go to the ruins and do whatever you want, make as much noise as possible, and keep the guards If you attract the monsters, you may be able to find out the whereabouts of 'Lord One-eyed'... Sorry, this is all I know."

"That's enough." Liu Yun expressed his gratitude sincerely: "Fortunately, I met an elder who is as knowledgeable as Mr. Jiang Nu, otherwise, I would have no clue."

The big frog known as "Mr. Jiangma" puffed out his cheeks and sighed twice, without saying any polite words, he slowly crawled into the well in the yard again.

Mrs. Gui Die saw her at the side, but she was a little dissatisfied. She shook her head and said, "Last night, if you hadn't happened to save Ning Ning, Mr. Liu Yun, the consequences would have been unimaginable, and I would regret it for the rest of my life. Just provide A piece of unreliable information is really not enough to thank you."

Liu Yun smiled and said, "But this message is really important to me."

Mrs. Gui Die nodded her head in thought for a moment, then raised her head and made a suggestion: "It's better for me to take my sword and go to Nagaoka with Mr. Liuyun. If there is a situation where you need to fight, I can also wish you a helping hand."

When Liu Yun heard this, he quickly refused: "No, no! What is your identity, madam? Why are you so easily dispatched?"

Mrs. Guidie smiled when she heard the words, and stretched out her hand to point around: "The mistress of the Oda family, it does sound like she has some status. But take a look, hasn't I always lived in such a remote and simple small temple? I am used to it. to conceal their identity."

Liu Yunxin said yes, people don't care about ostentation.

But whether people care or not is their business.