[Comprehensive] Comb girl

In the evening, Honmaru.

"Smiling Qingjiang...it's the sword that was said to have killed a female ghost."

"It's just a rumor, and it may not be credible."

"Has the lord been frightened? It's hard to say whether there are ghosts in the world."

The attendant Candlestick rubbed his chin, talking about the origin of the smiling face Qingjiang.And Ah Ding, who was sitting in front of him, was trembling inexplicably, looking quite pitiful.

Ah Ding thought to himself: ah, it is a sword specially designed to kill ghosts.Will he be dismissed?

Once this idea popped up in his mind, Ah Ding regretted choosing this Master Qing Jiang.She hesitated to leave to meet the smiling face Qing Jiang, and even thought about changing to another candidate.

"Isn't the lord going to see him? In a while, it will be dark, so it will be postponed for a day." Candlestick cut reminded.

In fact, he really hoped that the lord would rest directly, so that it would be a wonderful night.

Ading flinched and asked, "Can I let the California adults go with me?"

Hearing this, Candlestick's smile froze for a moment, and he reminded him kindly, "My lord, there is no need to call California, I am willing to serve you. As your valet, I can do everything for you."

Of course Ah Ding knew, but she preferred to stay with California Qingguang.Candlestick Che always said something inexplicable, which made her feel uneasy.So, she whispered: "It's better to let Mr. California..."

Zhu Keqie took a breath and said, "I am the servant."

What's the matter with ordering the irrelevant California Qingguang instead of choosing the servant first?Is there anything about him that frightens the lord?Obviously at night, the master is so attached to himself.How come during the day, it seems like a completely changed person?

Seeing that Candlestick was about to get angry, Ading nodded tremblingly, and said, "Okay, okay, then please trouble Mr. Candlestick."

***

When I went to see the smiling face Qing Jiang, the sky in Honmaru was already dark.The candle holder held a Mutsu paper lantern and walked slowly forward holding Ah Ding's hand.As he walked, he answered A Ding's silly questions.

"That... that Master Qingjiang, will he kill me?" Ah Ding asked.

"No, you are the master." Candlestick replied.

"What if I'm a ghost?" Ah Ding asked again.

"Ghosts can also be divided into good ghosts and evil ghosts." Candlestick cut said, "If the master is a ghost, it must be a gentle ghost at first glance, the kind that sends a bouquet of flowers to the door every night."

Candlestick Qie's comfort relieved Ah Ding's uneasiness and gradually improved her perception of Candlestick Qie.

At this moment, a cold call came from another part of the corridor: "...have you become a valet?"

Candlestick was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "Ah, it's Little Jia Luo. Haven't you rested yet?"

Standing at the end of the corridor, the man called "Little Jialuo" fell silent.It is true that his figure does not fit the cute suffix of "little" at all, but instead gives people a creepy sense of oppression.Even from a long distance, Ah Ding could feel the indifference in his eyes, and...

A little hostility.

Ah Ding bowed his head in timidity for a while, summoned up his courage, and said hello, "My lord, good night."

Daguli Jialuo looked at her coldly, completely ignored her greeting, and just said to the candlestick: "Stay away from the god judge, this is advice." Hope to deal with Ah Ding.

After leaving these words, he disappeared into the darkness again, and the sound of footsteps gradually faded away.

Candlestick Kiri lowered his head and comforted him, "It's okay, Little Galo has such a personality, he always looks indifferent to everyone. Tsurumaru hasn't become familiar with him after more than 100 years."

Ah Ding waved his hand and said, "I didn't take it to heart."

Everyone seemed to be powerful warriors, and she had no right to criticize the attitude of these aristocratic big shots.It would be outrageous if you become arrogant because you have become a so-called "lord".

The two continued to walk forward.

Soon, the room of Smiling Qingjiang was in front of him.Ah Ding swallowed a little, walked to the ordinary paper door, and asked, "Excuse me, is Lord Smiling Qingjiang here?"

There was a sound that responded to her—it was a light "click" sound, like the light sound of rubbing against the knife when the saber was pulled out|drawn.

Candlestick Cut's eyes narrowed dangerously for an instant.He stood in front of Ah Ding, said, whispered: "I'll come." Then, he opened the door and said very familiarly, "If you don't light the lights at night, are you waiting for lost ghosts?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a long light lit up in the room.Smiling Qingjiang blew on the wick, and replied: "It is indeed waiting for a lost ghost." After finishing speaking, he looked at Ah Ding who was hiding behind the candlestick.

This is a gorgeous Fusangshen, and the knife in his hand is also impressive - the scabbard is bright gold, like a priceless art treasure.

Ah Ding lowered his head guiltily, not daring to come out from behind the candlestick, but said softly: "I would like to ask Mr. Qingjiang...to accompany me to the Edo period."

"Eh?" Smiling Qing Jiang tilted his head slightly, his long hair like flowing water fell from his shoulders.He jokingly said, "Are you interested in me? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

Candlestick crossed his arms and urged: "It's boring to be bored in this pill all the time. Why don't you go out to play with the master. As long as you protect her, you don't need to do other things."

"Really?" Smiling Qing Jiang nodded and said, "It's really boring. Then, I agree."

Ah Ding breathed out.

I didn't expect Smiling Qingjiang to be so easy to talk, and she didn't attack suddenly because she was a ghost.

"Then, I'll take my leave." Ah Ding saluted the smiling Qing Jiang seriously, "I will come back on the day I leave."

When Ah Ding was about to turn around and leave, Qing Jiang stopped her with a smile: "My lord, don't be so afraid. I'm not the kind of terrifying existence that can kill even lost ghosts at will."

After a pause, there was a turning point in his words: "...But, if it's an evil ghost that can harm me, then it's not necessarily so. Although it's hard to distinguish an evil ghost from an ordinary ghost..."

His tone seemed to be joking, revealing a hint of banter.

Candlestick cut said: "Okay, don't scare her. The master is not that courageous, just put away the ghost stories."

Qing Jiang lifted the lamp, took a step forward, and said with a smile, "Since the lord is so timid, why not let me sharpen it? In all aspects..."

"Hey!" Candlestick stopped him promptly, "Don't say strange things in front of the lord."

Candlestick cut to stop the effect, the smiling Qingjiang did not say these unclear words.But Ah Ding remembered it in her heart. On the way back, she asked Candlestick Qie: "How does Master Qingjiang want to sharpen me? Does it mean that he wants to teach me to use a knife?"

"That guy..." Candlestick gritted his teeth, his voice a little annoyed, "Master, don't take it to heart."

He is obviously an Owaki who is famous for ghost rumors, but he always speaks indecent and weird words.If the lord is really tricked by him, it will be troublesome.

Ah Ding returned to the room, washed and rested, and fell asleep as usual.The soul that could not really fall asleep due to hunger quickly revived in her body.This time, just as she put on her clothes, Candlestick Che had already appeared in front of her.

The night was melting, and the room was pitch black.The tall man squatted down, kissed the back of her hand, and said, "If you want me to serve you, just call me."

The woman smiled slightly.She touched Candlestick's cut cheek, pursed her lips and said, "...you are really good at pleasing people, young master."

There is a sense of praise in the tone.

Then, Candlestick cut through a very fulfilling night.The next day, he was refreshed and in excellent spirits.

***

After a while, it was the day when Ah Ding and others made an appointment to go to the Edo period together.

This is the first time she has left Honmaru, but not many people are interested in it.Mikazuki, Tsurumaru, California, and Candlestick came to say goodbye, and there was no one else, as if everyone was busy.Yaken Toshiro and Smiling Qingjiang both came as promised, dressed in awe-inspiring formal attire, which in Ah Ding's eyes was extremely majestic.

Sanriyue stood under the eaves, and said: "Your only task is to protect the lord, and you don't have to worry about other things."

——History, time travel army, whatever.

Yao Yan looked away, and answered "Yes" in a low voice.

"Are you ready?" Candlestick asked.

"Yeah." Ah Ding nodded.

In order to bring Yamato Mamoru back, she studied the so-called "history" painstakingly during this period, and got a general understanding of Okita Souji and the people around him.Although I still can't remember the details, it can come in handy to some extent.

While she was thinking, the scene in front of her glowed with a bright light.In the next instant, the scenery changed.Honmaru, with the drooping green shade and the faint singing of cicadas, disappeared in front of her, and was replaced by a vast night scene.

The night sky is low, the moon and stars are sparse.The night lights in Kyoto are like dewdrops dotted on a spider's web, flickering on and off in series.

This year is the first year of Qingying.

Ah Ding stood on the hillside, staring at the bustling night scene without blinking.After a long time, she covered her mouth and exclaimed, "It's really... amazing!"

She lived in the countryside during the Genroku era, and she never stepped out of that small village in her whole life.A big city like Kyoto is like a dream for her.Looking at the scenery, she couldn't help but excitedly said to the people beside her, "Did you see it? There are so many lights!"

Qing Jiang nodded, then suddenly bowed his head to her ear, and said, "There is not only a lamp ahead, but also a wandering ghost."

He spoke too close, and the warm breath blew directly onto Ah Ding's earlobe.A Ding was stunned for a moment, glanced around secretly, and said, "I can't see the ghost."

"Yeah, the lord can't see it." Qing Jiang put his hand on the saber at his waist, and said softly, "Next, we need to judge whether this ghost is an evil spirit. If it is an evil spirit... Maybe it is will be killed by me."

A Ding suddenly trembled.

This ghost... could it be... talking about her?

"Absolutely, definitely not an evil ghost!" Ah Ding said nervously, "Please rest assured, my lord, it must be a kind ghost who is not willing to hurt others!"

"It's hard to say, I have to judge by myself. If it's an evil spirit—" Qing Jiang smiled and bit her earlobe, and said, "Then get my color."

Pharmaceutical research: ...

"Please pay attention to my existence, thank you."