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Visiting son-in-law Sawada Ieyasu ([-])

After a lot of effort, I finally found the book written by Sawada Ieyasu in the bottom of the box——"I Witnessed the Meiji Restoration".

In fact, I didn't really want to take this name at the beginning. After all, it is a small talk. It is quite undesirable to take such a title that is similar to a documentary.However, since I was obsessed with documentary books at the time, I couldn't help but have a sense of seriousness in choosing the title of the book.Of course, I can't guarantee whether the content in the book is serious or not.

I met Ieyasu Sawada in 1860, six years after the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, when I was 16 years old.

As the only daughter of the Sawada family, my father Yuro Sawada has been choosing a suitable husband for me.It is said that when I was a child, I had a baby marriage, but because I fell from the tree due to mischievousness, my partner felt that I was not ladylike enough, so I called off the marriage.I don't feel much about it, after all, I don't even know what the other person looks like, so for this baby kiss, I can't wait to burp as soon as possible.

One day in the early summer of 60, my father Yuro Sawada told me that he had taken a fancy to Shinichiro Shiraaki, the second son of the Shimono house in Kyoto.It is said that he is a young man with first-class character, who just came back from overseas a few days ago.

When I heard the news, my grandmother happened to be telling me about my mother.

Strange to say, no matter which world or era I travel to, my mother usually dies young.So I have hardly enjoyed the tenderness that belongs to my mother.But maybe my character is too mature, and I don't have any special thoughts about it.To put it bluntly, even if my father takes a step-wife to have a son now, I don't think much about it.

Therefore, sometimes I really feel that my conduct in the world is really too Buddha.

"Grandmother has seen Shimoya's second son?"

Kneeling to my grandmother's side, I asked in a low voice.

Grandma is a traditional Kyoto person, and every move has the flavor of Kyoto.

Grandmother Rong Dai smiled and shook her head, and she said to me, "Eldest son, I have seen it before."

The eldest son of the Bai Qi family, Bai Qi Eiichiro, I met when I was very young.When I returned to my mother's house in Kyoto with my grandmother, I was lucky enough to see it once.But it has been many years now, and I really can't remember what it looks like.I just remember that he was a young man ten years older than me. Now, I think he should be in his thirties.

Speaking of which, although I don't have much memory of that meeting, I only remember that the man was a dignified person.Anyway, he was a person who didn't dare to glance at him.

Grandmother didn't seem too keen on the marriage.When I asked why, I learned that Eiichiro Shiraqi had not married yet.It seems unlikely that the second son would start a family before the eldest son.

"However, it doesn't matter if you get engaged first. You are still younger, so you can stay for a few more years. By then, Eiichiro may also be married."

Grandma thought I was worried about this, so she comforted me like this.

"Besides, according to your father, Shinichiro has already separated the family. So you can relax as much as possible."

So the marriage seems to be going well.But looking at my grandmother's expression, I always feel that something is wrong.

A few days later, my father told me that he was going to Kyoto to discuss business, and that he would drop by Shimonoya's house.Take me there too, to meet my future parents-in-law and fiance.

Of course I have no opinion.

Before leaving, the wet nurse specifically asked me to be a dignified lady when we meet.Say more auspicious words, such as "I wish the next wild house a prosperous business" and the like.

I consider myself a dignified lady.

But it may be that I climbed trees and fought grasshoppers when I was a child, so in the eyes of adults, I am a carefree person.So along the way, my father expressed his concern for me.

I feel that my father is not as enlightened as my grandfather and grandmother.

When I was a child, my baby mother was cancelled, and my father even wanted to reach out and hit me. If my grandparents didn't stop me, I would probably cry to death.But thinking about it, the child marriage was arranged by the deceased mother, so my father probably blamed me.

In fact, in this day and age, it is very common for babies to be close, old couples and young wives.The Sawada family did not necessarily have a son to inherit the family business.Therefore, as an only daughter, even if I marry out, I can carry forward the family business.Of course, it is better to marry someone who can do business.In this way, it is also a good thing for husband and wife to cooperate in business.

The father probably also had the same idea, so he chose the eldest son of the merchant's family directly.For the second son, there is a choice whether to marry or marry.

After arriving in Kyoto, my father specifically asked me to talk less.I think he seems to have misunderstood me so much, after all, I don't think I'm a talkative person.

And walk neither too slow nor too fast.I was thinking, do I have to keep a constant speed?

All in all, after setting foot on the land of Kyoto, my father's demands on me suddenly increased.He really values ​​Bai Qi's family.

In fact, when I arrived at Bai Qi's house, I didn't see Bai Qi Shinichiro.

Baiqi Shinichiro's elder brother Baiqi Eiichiro said that he went to pick up a friend.Several of his friends planned to settle down in Japan, so he, the host, came forward to welcome them.

"Eh... that's right."

Covering the corner of my mouth lightly, I glanced at Eiichiro Shiraki with a serious face.From a certain angle, I think he is quite similar to Brother Yuji.

"Mr. Shinichiro, you are so kind to your friends."

However, looking at Eiichiro Baiqi, it seems that he is not very interested in Shinichiro's friends, and even feels a little disgusted.

I tried to ask, Baiqi Eiichiro glanced at me, and said in a deep voice, "It's some foreigners."

I didn't realize it at first, but soon I understood the meaning of Eiichiro's words.

Kurofune opened the door to Japan, and was forced to sign the "Treaty of Kanagawa" six years ago. If there is hatred for foreigners, it can be said.But although I don't know why Bai Qi's family sent Shinichiro Bai Qi to go abroad, it can be seen from this that the Bai Qi family should not stick to tradition.

But looking at Bai Qi Eiichiro's appearance, I think he should be very opposed to his younger brother going abroad, right?

But these things are not what I should know.If you ask any further, it will inevitably make people feel a little disgusted.

"Miss Ningning, although Shinichiro has separated the family, the business of Bai Qi's family will still be managed by me and him."

On the way back, Eiichiro Shiraqi suddenly said this to me.

I don't quite understand what he means by that.

But even if I wanted to ask, there was no chance.Because Baiqi Shinichiro came back and brought some friends with him.

It was at this time that I met my husband of this era, Ieyasu Sawada.

Among this group of people, Zhaoli Yuyue should be the only one who can really talk about friends.Because he is originally Japanese, it is said that he heard that his friend in Italy was in trouble, so he sold his favorite musical instrument, bought weapons and made up enough travel expenses to go to Italy to help his friend.

Sounds very righteous...

"Is this Shinichiro... sir?"

I smiled and looked at Shiraki Eiichiro.

Shinichiro Bai Qi was younger than I thought, probably in his twenties.Every gesture exudes a Western-style boldness.

Bai Qi Eiichiro's entire face turned black.

"Shinichiro! Didn't you agree to meet Mr. Sawada today!"

Shinichiro Baiqi, who was wearing a suit, said with a playful smile, "But I think Brother Eiichiro is more suitable than me."

As he said that, he glanced at me and Eiichiro Baiqi, and I covered most of my face with a fan.To be honest, I'm not very good at dealing with people with such personalities.

"Is it Miss Ningning from the Sawada family?"

Shinichiro Bai Qi said to me with a slight apology: "I'm sorry, I only found out about this matter now."

I closed my eyes, looked at a group of embarrassing people behind him, and said softly: "Really."

"How long has the second young master of Bai Qi's family been abroad?"

"Eh?"

Bai Qixinichiro was stunned for a moment, and said, "Four years."

I nodded, with a clear look in my eyes.

"Short or not, long or not, but it seems that I have learned a lot of foreign goods..."

I smiled and said to Bai Qi Eiichiro: "Mr. Eiichiro, let's go back, my father is probably waiting for me."

Shiraki Eiichiro sighed helplessly.

"Shinichiro, that's your fiancée..."

"It was arranged by the family, and I didn't do it voluntarily. I think she and Brother Eiichiro are quite a match."

"Even so, it's too ungentlemanly."

"Giotto, what am I not a gentleman? Am I supposed to give her hopes that won't come true?"

"..."

I don't know how the Bai Qi family made a decision.But judging by his father's expression, this marriage probably won't work.It stands to reason that since it didn't work, he should have rejected it decisively at the beginning, and shouldn't have agreed.

Before leaving, the master and wife of Bai Qi's family were ashamed of us. As for their second son, Bai Qi Shinichiro, it seemed that he was still entertaining his friends.

"Miss Ning Ning, please forgive me." Bai Qi Eiichiro said to me.

I bent over.

"Shinichiro is really outrageous!"

The wet nurse snorted softly indignantly.

"Ning Ning, I have wronged you."

Father sighed.

I smiled and said, "I think it's fine not to get married."

My father seemed to be considering the possibility of this matter thoughtfully.

I suddenly felt that my father was also quite open-minded.

Father has already booked a hotel for accommodation.

When I was resting at night, I thought about the few people that Shinichiro Shiragaki brought back.Based on my well-informed experience, these people are by no means ordinary people.Such a person will come to Japan to take root?To be honest, I don't believe it.Unless there is a reason to come here.

If you say you hate Bai Qi Shinichiro, you can't say that, at best he has a low EQ.

It's better than telling me "I don't actually want to marry you" after getting married, right?

So I spent the night dreamless until dawn with peace of mind.

Father went to discuss business early in the morning.

And I went to my grandmother's family.My grandmother's family made kimonos, not a celebrity family.But it is also a little famous in Kyoto.

This time I went to visit my newborn nephew.

Because wearing a kimono, walking is very inconvenient.But because of the beautiful scenery along the road, it is natural to walk slowly.This time, I didn't bring my wet nurse with me. After all, it's rare to come to Kyoto once. Let the wet nurse go home and have a look.

Walking on the bluestone road with an umbrella, the clogs made a slow rattling sound on the bluestone road.It rained last night, which swept away the impetuous heat in the air and made people feel better.

"Please wait."

A gentle voice stopped me.

I stopped and looked back.It turned out to be a friend of Shinichiro Shiraaki who met once yesterday.

"you……"

A young man with blond hair walked towards me.Honestly, I have no idea where the hell he came from.Along the way, I barely saw anyone else.

"Miss lost something."

He stretched out his hand, and in the palm was a hairpin, which was a relic of my deceased mother.

I covered my mouth in surprise, and then said: "Thank you." I made a gesture to take it.

The young man smiled slightly, retracted his hand, and the hairpin was just taken back.

"Eh……?"

I didn't retract my hand, nor did I put it down, and I was a little embarrassed.

"Let me put it on for Miss."

I stared blankly at the young man, but the young man had already bent down slightly.I shrunk my neck, only to feel something in my hair.

I lowered my eyes slightly, and the tip of my nose was filled with the clear fragrance of young people.

This is the first time I've smelled something like this...