On the way back to Shande Temple, Yue Chengfang complained non-stop.
Shougini lived in the Imagawa family's home town, Imakawakan (later Sunfu Castle), which was only about 50 miles away from Zentoku-ji Temple. It was only over half an hour's journey by carriage, but Shougini had never visited him for more than ten years.
Yue Yue Chengfang was a monk. Although Yue Chengfang said that her mother had forgotten about her, she still made excuses for her in her heart - she must be too busy.
His mother, who was busy with government affairs, finally found time to see him, but Taiyuan Xuezhai did not tell Yue Chengfang in advance, causing him to waste more than an hour outside - his mother had to go back before dinner no matter what.
The time that mother and son had been reunited for more than ten years suddenly changed from three hours to one and a half hours. The more Yue Chengfang thought about it, the angrier she became.
He rode his horse straight into the temple, and did not get off his horse until he reached the door of the house. When he opened the door, he saw Shou Guini and Taiyuan Xue Zhai sitting opposite each other on both sides of the table. After more than ten years of separation, Yue Chengfang could still recognize them at a glance.
Mother's appearance - Although Shougui Ni became a nun after the death of her husband Imagawa, she was wearing a purple cassock and a white headband, and she looked much haggard.
"Teacher, why didn't you tell me that mother was coming?" Yue Yue Chengfang deliberately did not look at her mother's gaze, but turned her face sideways and took the lead in attacking Taiyuan Xuezhai. Taiyuan Xuezhai shook his head and explained in a low voice.
: "The poor monk didn't know that Yutai Palace would come."
"Chengfang." Before Yue Yue Chengfang could adjust his mood, Shou Guini called out in a somewhat old voice. After Yue Yue Chengfang heard her mother's voice for a long time, her whole body trembled slightly and she hurriedly adjusted her forehead.
He looked at the disheveled hair in front of his face, then hesitated for a moment, and chose to sit down next to Taiyuan Xuezhai, and bowed respectfully to his mother: "I have seen you, Mother."
Then, he could no longer hold back his longing, and regardless of etiquette, he raised his head and looked at his mother's face, almost crying.
"Why are you here so suddenly? I have nothing to entertain you!" In order to cover up his gaffe, Yue Yue Chengfang looked around and talked to him. He was about to ask about Shou Guini's health, but Shou Guini had already spoken coldly.
"If nothing happens, why would I come here because of my children's affair?"
Shou Guini's words made Yue Yue Chengfang swallow, and the words he had just prepared were swallowed back into his stomach. Shou Guini did not hesitate for a moment and continued directly:
"Early this morning, the governor of the Imagawa family and his younger brother died of a sudden illness. They left no heirs and left the Imagawa mansion without an owner."
Yue Chengfang could understand every word Shou Guini said, but he still didn't realize what she was talking about. He just let the syllables float into his ears blankly.
"The news has been blocked, but it will only leak out sooner or later, and there will be chaos in the territory. I order you to return to secular life immediately, change your name to Imagawa Clan, and inherit the throne."
It wasn't until he heard the four words "Imagawa Jigen" that Yue Chengfang finally realized what had happened, and the information carried by the sentence just now gradually became clear in his mind.
During the seventh generation of Imagawa Norizada, the Imagawa family made great contributions when assisting the shogunate to quell the Eigen Rebellion in Kanto. Because of this achievement, Ashikaga Yoshitsune, the then shogunate general who conquered barbarians, bestowed upon the Imagawa family a rare grace: Tenkaichi Miaozi—
- From now on, only the direct descendants of the Imagawa family can use the Miao character "Imagawa". Those who are born as concubines, and those who are not the eldest son will all change their surnames. This has led to the Horikoshi, Sena and other branch families. From then on, the word "Imagawa" will be used
It is synonymous with the noble bloodline of Imagawa.
And when it was the turn of the fourth son, Yue Chengfang, to become a monk, the use of the Miao character "Imagawa" meant that the clan was no longer an heir.
Big brother…second brother…
Yue Yue Chengfang raised his head in fear and looked at his mother in disbelief, but there was no expression on Shou Guini Gujing Wubo's face. He turned to look at Taiyuan Xuezhai again, wanting to ask him for confirmation. Taiyuan Xuezhai nodded slightly.
He nodded, then let out a long sigh.
"Why? How could the eldest brother and the second brother suddenly be on the same day?" After a brief moment of surprise, Yue Yue Chengfang immediately asked anxiously, "What happened? How did they leave?"
"Now is not the time to ask these questions. Return to Imagawa Hall immediately to take the throne. If you are too late, when Genguang Etan reacts, you will definitely fight for the throne with the support of the Fukushima clan as the third son of the concubine.
Once the succession war for the governor breaks out, the Imagawa family's vitality will inevitably be severely damaged." After Shou Guini said this, he stood up and walked out the door. When he reached the door, he found that Yue Chengfang had not followed him.
"What?" Shou Guini whispered.
"So mother didn't come here to see me, she came here to let me succeed... If this incident hadn't happened, you wouldn't have come to see me at all, would you?" Yue Yue Chengfang, who was motionless on the spot, was headless.
He asked a question without any end.
"Yes." Shouguini was not unambiguous and answered simply, adding at the same time, "Don't waste time."
"Your eyes are not red at all... The eldest brother and the second brother passed away this morning. Did you shed even a drop of tears for them?" Yue Yue Chengfang said another random sentence.
"I don't have time to cry, and you also don't have time to delay, hurry up." Shou Guini's eyebrows sank, and there was a faint sign of anger. But I didn't expect that before Shou Guini became angry, Yue Chengfang suddenly raised his head like an explosion.
Tone roared.
"What's so fast? Can you be considered a mother? Even if I die one day, you won't shed a tear? You won't even take a look? If it weren't for me to go back and succeed, wouldn't you be there for the rest of your life?
Won't you come to see me?" Yue Yue Chengfang laughed angrily and stood up suddenly, the tears that had been held in her eyes for a long time rolled down ironically, as if to ridicule Yue Yue Chengfang for being sentimental about missing her mother for more than ten years.
"You were the one who was afraid that I would usurp the throne, so you kicked me out of the house at a young age and threw me into a monastery. Now it's you who asked me to go back and take over the throne? You're the one who hasn't visited me in more than ten years, but here you are suddenly.
You are the one who is unwilling to say even a word of greeting to me? You came here not to see me, but to be the governor of the family? Are you really so cold-blooded? Instead of treating me as your son, you regard me as a tool to seize the governor of the family?
"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "What do you want to say?" Shou Guini's eyebrows frowned even more tightly.
"If I don't go, whoever you love will go. What does the Imagawa family, a terrible, cold-blooded family, have to do with me? If the third brother wants to succeed, let him go!" Yue Yue Chengfang fiercely held the most beloved Qingbian in her arms.
The folding fan fell to the ground and shouted at the same time: "Why do you want me to be the governor of the Imagawa family? Just because I am your son, and the third brother is the son of the side chamber? His ascending to the position is not conducive to your power.
?"
"Xuan Guang Huitan's talents are not as good as yours, and he cannot lead the Imagawa family to prosperity." Shou Guini gave an answer that Yue Chengfang had not expected at all, "Since the eldest son is in a dilemma, I can only establish my talents."
"I'm not going anyway." Yue Yue Chengfang crossed his arms, turned around and sat down, deliberately not looking at Shou Guini, "I stayed well in the temple and wanted to be at ease. Who wants to go back to the Wu family?"
Suffering? Endless political murder, and having a house full of cold-blooded people like you is disgusting to think about."
"This is an important matter for the Imagawa family. You can't do anything wrong." Shouguini looked cold and raised her hand. The warriors who came with her were about to swarm Yue Chengfang and leave. Yue Chengfang was also unambiguous, picked up and put it on the shelf.
The ruler at the table was about to fight back. Seeing this, Taiyuan Xuezhai hurriedly stood up and stopped in front of Yue Chengfang. At the same time, he smiled and explained to Shou Guini: "It makes Yu Taidian laugh. This child has an unruly personality and is a poor monk.
You are negligent in discipline. Please go to the Odai Hall first, and after the poor monk convinces Chengfang, come to Imagawa Hall immediately."
"Old man, please don't interfere. I won't go if it's not your business!" Yue Yue Chengfang wanted to protest after hearing this, but Taiyuan Xuezhai turned around and glared at her, so she had no choice but to shut her mouth honestly.
"Master Lao." Shou Guini and Taiyuan Xuezhai looked at each other, clapped their hands, and signaled the accompanying warriors to present a sword, "This is the 'Ryuumaru' passed down from generation to generation by the Imagawa family governor."
Then Shou Guini didn't say much, turned around and left without looking at Yue Chengfang again.
