The Chapter of Bo Yinggui Autumn - "Malicious" Tampering

In the next few days, there was no progress in tracking down Xuecun Qianhe. No one was alive or dead.And there were no rumors about Rakshasa, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.The next step is to decide how to deal with Lingzi.According to the law of the team, such nonsense like hers must be a serious crime, even if it does not involve seppuku, corporal punishment is inevitable.But no one was willing to say that. Instead, Hirasuke and others pleaded for mercy on the grounds that she was a girl.

"She also said herself that there is no need to treat her as a girl, so this reason is not valid." Hijikata was really scary when he was rational.

"However, speaking of it, we don't really need to punish Ling Azusa." Okita said seemingly unintentionally.

"What do you mean?" Tufang looked at him sharply, with some doubts.

"Because she was not a team member of the Shinsengumi!" Okita only thought of it when she heard that she was a girl: "Before she came here just to learn swordsmanship, even though she lived in the village later, she was not formally recruited. Added to the roster of the team members. Now, I remember Hijikata-san said, 'How can there be such a thing as a girl in the rogue team'."

Because of this reason, Hijikata had nothing to say, and Kondo and Shannan also breathed a sigh of relief. In this case, she would be locked up for a few more days at most, and there should be no danger of her life.In the end, with everyone's insistence, the earth side agreed to the final decision that she would be allowed to come out for activities after two more days of confinement.

"Ah, that's great... I'm starting to miss the days when Ling Azusa cooked. It's a pity that I didn't eat such a delicious meal sooner!" Shinpachi really cared most about eating.

"It's a good thing to be able to eat her cooking, and this way the new eighth brother won't steal my share, but, I still hope that she can continue to patrol with us!" Heisuke sighed.

"Yeah, of course it's boring to patrol with a group of men, and I always feel more motivated when I take her with me." Harada smiled easily.

"That's not what I mean! I just think Lingzi is the only one who is willing to take the lead with me every time. Without her, I feel so lonely as a teacher who takes the lead."

The atmosphere obviously improved, and Hijikata quietly asked the people around him: "Kondo-san, is this really all right?"

"Hey, A Sui, since everyone knows what Lingzi is like, let's believe what she does. What's wrong with this? If it's punishment, it's punishment for her to be grounded for so long!"

Ling Zi herself didn't expect the punishment to be like this, but after thinking about it carefully, they really couldn't punish her.Not to mention that corporal punishment is not appropriate, even reducing the salary is meaningless, because she has never received salary here at all.Rather, without her in the Shinsengumi, the overall standard of living would drop a lot.This was revealed to her by Hirasuke and Shinpachi when she went to the streets to buy ingredients for meals after she regained her freedom on the first day.

I haven't been to Shimabara these days, presumably Harada has already told Nanquan about it.There's nothing to worry about, it happens to be able to hide from Sakamoto Ryoma.I met Deputy Chief Hijikata during the meal, Ayazusa greeted her generously, Hijikata nodded, and didn't say much. In fact, she was a little concerned. Looking at her carefully, she seemed to be thinner than before, and she didn't eat well during this time. , I must feel uncomfortable.Talking about work during dinner, she didn't shy away from Lingzi.She thought it was better to keep a low profile, so she didn't say anything, just listened quietly.And when he heard that Hijikata and Shannan were going on a business trip to Osaka, an electric current shot through Azusa's body. "Sannan-san, shall I go to Osaka for you?"

"Hey? Why?"

"Bian Ruoshui's research can't be done without you, so I want you to hurry up and do this." This was the only reason she could think of.

"Ah, that's not that urgent, and it's not that long to go to Osaka." Shannan first rejected her offer, but after thinking about it, he added: "However, if you have any other reasons to want to go If so, I can also give you my quota~" After speaking, he gave Hijikata a malicious look.

Ling Zi saw that look and knew that Shannan had misunderstood her meaning, so she couldn't insist anymore: "There is no other reason, I still prefer to stay here. Since Bian Ruoshui is not in a hurry to study, you should go~ "

Lingzi was the last one to finish the meal, and when she was clearing away the dishes, she found that Hijikata was still there, "Hikata-san, is your appetite not good today? Why are you eating so slowly?"

"Ah..." He actually finished eating long ago: "Lingzi, how are you doing these days?"

"Why did you ask this all of a sudden? It's just in confinement. It's too late for me to thank the deputy chief for being so tolerant. I'm fine in my room. I don't have to work, and someone delivers food. What a happy day." She didn't want to say it so sharply, but for some reason, there was a strong feeling when she said it.

"Actually, I've been wanting to talk to you. About that..."

"There's nothing to talk about. I violated the rules, so I should be punished. Besides, I don't think I did anything wrong. Unless Hijikata-san feels sorry for such a cute girl, in that case, I did make a mistake. As a result, Tufang-san lost..."

"Lingzi, that's not what I meant." He interrupted her. "As the deputy chief, I don't think it's wrong to punish you. But privately, I hope that you can talk to us if you have any concerns in the future. You don't have to bear everything yourself. Maybe there will be a better solution."

"Hikata-san, can public affairs and private affairs really be separated? In what private capacity are you talking to me now?"

"As a friend and partner..."

"That's right..." Ling Zi smiled wryly, he was not willing to reveal his heart after all.She likes direct people. "So, it's okay to talk to you if you have something on your mind? In this case, it doesn't matter who you talk to? There's no need to be Hijikata-san~ As a friend, as long as I can share my worries with others, wouldn't it be fine? This is Hijikata-san's hope Yes! Don't worry, I can do it."

I don't know if he is holding on, or he has great love in his heart, so he doesn't mind, he nodded to express his relief.

"Hijikata-san, can I make a request? As a friend~"

"Go ahead."

"Can I give you a hug like I did at the bridge in Osaka?"

The surprise in his eyes was fleeting. Although he didn't understand why she mentioned it like that, it would look strange if he refused. "no problem."

The two had been chatting at the place where they had eaten before, and after he stood up, Lingzi came over.In the middle of the room, the two embraced like a ceremony.She buried her head in his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist.Feeling her body temperature and breath, Hijikata couldn't help but strengthen his arms when he remembered his state of mind in Osaka.There was a very bad premonition, as if there would never be a chance to get in touch with her so closely in the future, he put his head close to her. "Is this a hug between friends?" The question popped into his mind.

"Hijikata-san, this time on a business trip to Osaka, be careful." She whispered these words in her arms.Don't blame yourself no matter what happens, she can't say it.Maybe nothing will happen, after all, everything is different from before.

"Well. I'll be careful." It's getting worse.

The moonlight outside the house is soft and beautiful, and the moon will be full again in a few days.How many full moons has this been since she's been here?Although it is the twelfth lunar month of winter, it is not so cold and biting.Candles flickered inside the house, and the temperature was comfortable.The two hugged each other with their own thoughts, and didn't notice the outside of the porch at all. Coincidentally, someone saw the hug scene through the gap, and then left without a sound.How he feels is probably even more unknown.

Azusa pushed the earthwork away first. "Ha, with the encouragement of my friends, I feel much better! Well, Hijikata-san, I'm going to clean up the dinner table. Thank you." Now it has become a habit to lie to Hijikata.After she understood the most important thing about Hijikata, she had just confirmed her heart.How long will it take to realize what I missed?

Before Hijikata and the others returned from Osaka, everyone in the village received the news: Sannan-san was injured.Ling Zi's heart sank, even though she was mentally prepared, but now the fact happened mercilessly, it still makes people very uncomfortable.Either it is to use modern medicine to cure Shannan mulberry, or... how can it be so simple to study medicine?And where did she get the medical books?There is no trusted Western medicine.

With a heavy heart, she went to Shimabara.She hadn't been able to go there before because of the sex incident, and when she regained her freedom, she hadn't been there a few times. "Sakamoto-san shouldn't ask me anymore, right? Besides, it wouldn't be such a coincidence that he came today. Even if he comes, can you just say I'm not here?" Although she thought of rejecting him explicitly before, she still She felt that she had missed a good opportunity, so during this time, she would rather avoid it.She was concentrating on thinking about what to bring from the kit today in the yard.There are no medical books at home, let alone medical equipment.

Coincidence is inevitable.Before she and others inquired whether Sakamoto was here today, the two ran into each other in the yard.

"Ah! Ms. A Miao~ It's been a long time. I heard that you are sick? Why, are you well now? I'm quite worried. Today I thought that if your illness is not good, I can find some famous doctors I know. You treat and treat." Sakamoto Ryoma said to himself.

"Thanks to Sakamoto-san for your concern! There is no problem now."

"It's best if you don't have a problem! I really want Miss A Miao to appreciate you today. I haven't appreciated your art for a long time."

What should come is that they can't escape, but fortunately Sakamoto didn't mention Lingzi and him to go away as soon as they met.Maybe he has long forgotten, maybe it is!Thinking of this possibility, Azusa felt relieved a lot, and went with Sakamoto.There is no one else today, and the two chatted more happily.Sakamoto seemed to be able to understand her emotions: "Miss A Miao, what seems to be bothering you?"

"It's nothing. Speaking of which, you know a lot of doctors, don't you? How far has the most advanced medicine developed now?"

"There are so many fields you are interested in. I don't know the most advanced ones, but there are many things worth learning in Western medicine. If you can introduce them, it will definitely save many people."

"But because western medicine is very precious, many people are unwilling to pass on their skills. If only I had that knowledge..." I inadvertently expressed my most urgent wish at the moment.Sakamoto Ryoma praised her love: "What a caring person! But even some narrow-minded people can't stop the spread of knowledge. Although what you learn in your own mind is your own, knowledge belongs to the whole world."

A word made Ling Zi enlightened. "That's right! Why didn't I remember this...wait for me!" Regardless of etiquette, she ran out and returned to her lounge.Taking out the kit, she prayed in her heart, it must be successful!Before, because I had been struggling because I didn't have medical books at home, I couldn't help Shannan-sang recover, but I didn't want to waste this opportunity to bring some things I didn't have.That's why I'm troubled.If it's what Sakamoto Ryoma said, it might work...

Putting her hand into the kit, she was thinking wholeheartedly about the books related to the treatment of arm injuries. In a void, when she touched something, it felt like an electric current passed through her body for a moment.Unable to control the trembling of her hands, she took out the things in the kit.Maybe it was because she was too nervous, or maybe it was because the opening of the bag was too small for the thing to come out, after struggling for a long time, she finally saw clearly and took out the thing.A thick surgical medicine!She covered her mouth to keep herself from screaming, and it really worked!Just because Ryoma Sakamoto said "knowledge is universal." She realized, can this be used as a loophole?Although she does not have a medical book, the medical knowledge recorded in the book is available to everyone!I didn't expect it to be a success.It seems that I know too little about kits!Then, it's just a matter of finding the right doctor.

Back at the house where Sakamoto was staying, Azusa was smiling all over her face. "I don't know what happened, but congratulations~"

Why is this man so amazing!Not curious about other people's privacy, but always hit the mark. "Would you like to consider my previous proposal while you're happy? Leave here with me and go to a place where you can use your talents!"

Mentioning this at this time, she really almost agreed.Having medical skills and doctors can not only solve the problem of Sannan Sang, but also solve the incurable diseases of Okita in the future.But, wouldn't that put the cart before the horse?What are the chances of being by their side to save them, and what are the chances of relying on Sakamoto's ability to save them?

"I'm still..." Before she could finish her refusal, Sakamoto put his fingers in front of her. "If it's a refusal, then there's no need to say it. As for me, this person is the one who can't hear people blatantly rejecting me. It's better to leave it in suspense. Maybe it's better if there is no result~ haha!"

"Really? Well..." Lingzi didn't think so.But also respect his habits.

Ling Azusa withdrew midway, because Sakamoto had a few friends and said that the presence of a geisha was unnecessary.She didn't care if they were going to discuss some major world affairs, and now she just wanted to go back and study this medical book as soon as possible.