The most panicked person present was Honjo Sano. She secretly prayed that this was just a misunderstanding. It was the valet in the imperial palace who was greedy and deducted money, food and clothing from the children, and did not involve outsiders.
If it really comes to Uesugi Kenmasa's revenge against the Hojo family, she, Honjo, is also guilty of negligence.
The most relaxed child in the room was Uesugi Kagekatsu. She looked at Uesugi Kagetora listening to stories in the arms of the handsome Odaishou, and pulled Uesugi Kagenobu's sleeves with an envious look on her face.
Kageno Uesugi's eyes warned her to pay attention to her etiquette, which she couldn't envy. Behind this tenderness, he wanted to use a lot of blood to extinguish the anger of the superior.
The two Nagao families can't get involved in this kind of bad thing, they can just watch from the shore.
Soon, there was a burst of noise outside.
The servants were driven away and scolded by Ji Ji, and they knelt in the atrium outside the meeting hall. They were like rows of radishes planted in the snow, neat and small.
The Kamao clan has no time to identify these servants, who is responsible for Uesugi Kagetora's daily life.
Because Yiyin doesn't like to use valets to serve daily life, usually the half-grown lolita from Tongxinzhong serve the master. Therefore, there are not many valets in the palace, so they can just arrest them all for questioning.
A group of men were arrested and fell to their knees trembling with fear, their cries echoing through the atrium.
Yiyin in the room felt irritated when he heard this. At this time, the Hamo clan outside the door had already brought two people in and kowtowed to the ground.
Yiyin asked impatiently.
"Which one of you is responsible for Kagetora's food and daily life?"
The two men looked at each other, one of them bowed with fear on his face.
"Report to the Imperial Palace, I am on duty at the dining hall. I am responsible for managing the meals in the Imperial Palace, but food delivery is not within the scope of my duties."
Another person quickly said.
"To inform the imperial office, I am serving the daily needs of Lord Inner Court, but I don't know much about Lord Kagetora. I am only responsible for overseeing the overall situation, and I am not meticulous enough to inquire about each one."
Yiyin smiled instead of being angry. The two leaders of the servants were too afraid, and their subconscious sophistry revealed their flaws.
The people who were arrested in the Hamo clan did not know why they were arrested, and Yiyin himself did not reveal it. They did not know what happened, but they had already begun to shirk responsibility. This is a sign of guilty conscience.
Yiyin said casually.
“The two of them were dragged out and chopped, and their families were arrested and sent to the mines to do hard labor.
Pu Shengshi Township, go out and find a few more knowledgeable people to come in and ask questions, what's the use of keeping this kind of trash that doesn't know anything?"
Kamo clan bowed to accept the order. Just as the warrior Hime next to her was about to drag them away, the two people were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, shouting that they were wronged.
One person was lying on the ground crying and refused to be dragged away, shouting.
"The Imperial Guard really doesn't want to do anything about us.
We all do things according to the rules, but some people break the rules and warn us not to get into trouble."
Yiyin sneered.
"You have a heavy responsibility in managing the food and daily life of the imperial palace. How dare you ignore others when they tell you not to see them?
That’s unreasonable!”
The two cried bitterly and fell to the ground, not daring to ask for life for themselves, but only for mercy for their families.
In the mines of the Middle Ages, where were the places where people went? Mines excavated without scientific calculations would collapse from time to time. Every piece of ore dug out was made from the condensation of human blood.
Yiyin looked at them, feeling really angry and pitiful.
The men in this world are not as strong as Samurai Hime due to their lack of physical strength and natural lack of muscles. In ancient times when violence was respected, they gradually became subordinate to women, which is completely different from Yiyin's previous life.
Yiyin dislikes the humble male dominance in this world. His daily life is left to everyone to take care of him, and servants are rarely used.
But at this time, seeing them crying miserably, his heart softened and he said.
"I'll give you one more chance to explain clearly what's going on?"
The two people's pleas for mercy stopped in astonishment, and they looked at each other. No one dared to speak first. Just when Yiyin looked impatient from waiting, one of them kowtowed to the ground and said.
"On the Imperial Palace, several new valets came to the Imperial Palace a while ago. They were all recommended by His Highness Kenmasa Uesugi, and we dare not refuse."
Before he could finish speaking, Terutora Uesugi, who was watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke.
"How dare you, a lowly servant, covet clothes, food, and food, and treat my adopted daughter poorly! What the hell is going on in this imperial palace!
Honjo Sano, is this the Joetsu land that you manage for me? You disappoint me so much!"
Terutora Uesugi interrupted the valet and refused to let him continue speaking. Instead, he accused Honjo Sano.
Benzhuang was really feeling bitter, but she knew that she had to swallow this dead rat thrown by her master.
This incident was undoubtedly the result of Kenmasa Uesugi taking revenge on Uesugi Ujiyasu for killing his heir, so he targeted Kagetora Uesugi, the daughter of Hojo Ujiyasu.
But Terutora Uesugi couldn't let the head valet tell the truth, otherwise how would it end?
Uesugi Kenmasa was her adoptive mother and the retired former governor of the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
This time when the army went south, Kensei Uesugi came forward to persuade Nagao Tocho of Ashikaga Castle in Shimono Province to surrender. This fully shows that Kensei Uesugi is still very influential in Kanhachishu.
Not to mention the other Kanhachishu samurai families, only Nagao Touchang. She now holds two important areas of Ashikaga Castle and Tatebayashi Castle, and is the most relied-upon former Uesugi minister by Uesugi Teruhora.
Uesugi Teruhu cannot quarrel with Kenmasa Uesugi, her adoptive mother. All she needs to do is find out some things. If she is really exposed, it will be difficult for anyone to step down.
Therefore, after Uesugi Teruhora figured out the truth, he immediately took over the conversation and refused to let the head valet continue talking. Instead, he accused Honjo of being derelict in his duties.
What can I do? She is also helpless. She must bear the blame. The master believes in you and only gives you the blame. This is called trust.
Honjo Minoru came forward and bowed, and said with sincerity and fear.
"My lord, please calm down. This is all my fault. It was me who failed to take good care of Jing Huji and allowed these untouchables to tarnish your honor."
Yoshigan Shiba stroked Uesugi Kagetora's little head and silently watched Uesugi Kagetora's performance.
Of course he knew not to break up with each other, as Kensei Uesugi's status was special.
However, Uesugi Kenmasa didn't take him as his protector seriously and dared to attack Uesugi Kagetora in the palace. He had to pay the price.
Honjo Minoru kowtowed to the angry Terutora Uesugi and admitted her mistake, then carefully looked at the calm Yoshigoshi Shiba.
The calmer Yi Gin looked, the more panicked Honjo Mino felt. She gritted her teeth and shouted.
"Someone is coming!"
Uesugi Teruatora's hatamoto all looked at their master, Uesugi Teruatora nodded slightly, and all the hatamotos took a step forward and cheered.
Honjo Minoru gave the order with a murderous look on his face.
"Drag all these despicable servants down! Cut off their heads and throw them outside the city to feed the wild dogs!"
"Hi!"
Uesugi Hatamoto and his colleagues took quick action and dragged the two head maids down. The two men still tried to struggle, but were elbowed hard in the ribs. They almost fainted from the pain, and then they were carried away.
The sliding door was closed, and the heart-wrenching sounds of begging for mercy and the sound of knives coming from the waiters were heard outside the door. After a while, it was as quiet as night.
In the room, Uesugi Kagetora, who was in Yoshigan's arms, stared blankly at the tightly closed sliding door, wondering what he was thinking.
Yiyin slowly put her down, and then pulled out the sheath he was wearing.
"Kagetora."
"Hi!"
"Do you know what Yuanfu is?"
"Back at the imperial office, Yuanfu is Ji Jiji, and he has grown up."
Yoshiyin nodded and put the ribs into her hands. The young body held the ribs, just like the length of an adult warrior wearing a katana.
She is just a child, Yiyin sighed secretly and said with a solemn expression.
"Kagetora has become a Yuanfu and is a brave Ji warrior. From now on, he must rely on his own strength to survive.
You are His Highness Uesugi's adopted daughter, no one can despise you or hurt you, do you understand?"
Uesugi Kagetora's face showed a perseverance that a child should not have, and he kowtowed to Yoshigashi Shiba and said.
"Thank you for your teaching."
Then, she bowed to Uesugi Teruhora and apologized.
"I'm sorry, mother, it was me who caused you trouble."
A glint flashed in Terutora Uesugi's eyes, he was worthy of being a member of Hojo Ujiyasu, and his attitude reflected this, surpassing that of many adult Hime warriors.
Uesugi Teruhu glanced at Yoshigan, feeling a little uneasy. He interrupted his inquiry and committed suicide to end the matter without authorization. Would he be dissatisfied with himself?
At this time, Uesugi Teruhora nodded slightly and said to the respectful Uesugi Kagetora.
"You are my adopted daughter and you deserve to be respected and treated well. This matter is not your fault."
Honjo Minoru intervened at the right time, bowed and said.
"This is my mistake, please punish me."
Shiba Yoshigami glanced at it and said before Uesugi Teruhora.
"I think Uesugi Kagetora is smart, but he can't get the guidance of a famous teacher in this palace. Honjo-hime, are you willing to teach this child?"
Teruhora Uesugi looked at Yoshigan Shiba, and Yoshigan Shiba was also looking at her.
Honjo Minoru taught Uesugi Teruatora back then, and was the leader of Uesugi Teruatora's direct subordinates and the Hatamoto line.
Yoshigan Shiba put Uesugi Kagetora under Honjo Minoru's door, so she would definitely get close to Uesugi Kagetora's group of direct ministers.
Uesugi Teruatora has no heirs by marriage yet. If Uesugi Kagetora gets on well with the Naoomidan, will he become their spokesperson in the future and even be qualified to succeed Uesugi Teruatora?
You know, the samurai family cares more about the interests of the entire samurai group than blood. It would be interesting if one day, a descendant of Hojo Ujiyasu could actually take over the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
Of course, Honjo Mino did not dare to respond to this suggestion. She looked at her master pitifully.
Teruhora Uesugi looked back at Yoshigan Shiba, knowing that he was expressing dissatisfaction.
Uesugi Kenmasa was causing trouble in the imperial palace and wanted to kill Uesugi Kagetora, but he didn't take him seriously.
If Terutora Uesugi wants to make peace, that's no problem. Let Kagetora Uesugi, the adopted daughter, receive the treatment that an adopted daughter deserves, instead of being a prisoner with the title of adopted daughter.
Isn't Kensei Uesugi trying to cause trouble? I, Yoshihiro Shiba, will make Kagetora Uesugi the adopted daughter with the official title of the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
Looking at Shiba Yoshigan's stern eyes, Uesugi Teruhora nodded slowly and said.
"I also like this child. Why don't you let me take care of him and teach him on my behalf?"
As soon as this statement came out, Uesugi Kagetora's status was confirmed. Honjo Minoru became her guardian. If something happens again next time, she will be guilty and must commit hara-kiri.
Uesugi Kagenobu, who was watching from the sidelines, felt a palpitation in her heart. She subconsciously looked at Uesugi Kagekatsu beside her. The child still looked innocent and couldn't understand the scene in front of her.
Yoshigan Shiba's counterattack was a slap on Uesugi Kenmasa's face, which also gave Uesugi Kagetora a real opportunity to integrate into the Uesugi family.
Terutora Uesugi is unmarried and has no heirs. Although she wholeheartedly pursues Yoshigoshi Shiba, this matter has not yet been settled.
Once something unexpected happened to Teru Uesugi, the person who could succeed her was Kagekatsu Uesugi, her brother's daughter.
But because Yoshigan Shiba led Uesugi Kagetora to the Honjo Minoru to teach him, this adopted daughter became involved with Naoomi's side members.
Honjo Minoru, Kakizaki Keie, Saito Asanobu and other concubines who were born in Uesugi Flag, each held heavy troops.
If Terutora Uesugi has two shortcomings, will they support Uesugi Kagekatsu, a long-tailed blood relative with no interests, or will they support Uesugi Kagetora, who was raised by his own group?
Uesugi Kei's confidence is always a little uneasy, and the future of the Uesugi family is becoming more and more hazy and unpredictable. Now, she only hopes that Uesugi Teruhora can really marry Shiba Yoshigan.
The heirs of these two people are the best heirs of the Echigo Group. Heirs who can unite everyone and prevent civil strife.
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The meeting ended on bad terms, with Honjo Minoru and Uesugi Kagenobu taking their children and bowing to say goodbye. When Uesugi Kagetora left, he still held tightly the rib gift given by Shiba Yoshigan in his hand.
Only Yoshigan Shiba and Teruhora Uesugi were left in the room. Yoshigan took a deep breath, and Terutora Uesugi looked at him and said.
"Is Duke Qianxin angry with me?
It’s not that I want to act arrogantly, it’s just that Uesugi Kenmasa’s status is special and it’s really hard to touch her easily, so please understand.”
Terutora Uesugi bowed slightly with a sincere attitude. Yoshigan reluctantly returned the bow and accepted her apology.
But in Yoshigan's heart, he was not angry because of Kenmasa Uesugi's offense. He was sad that the samurai family was so cold and that an innocent child was involved in this dispute.
It is even more sad for those servants who died tragically. Most of them knew nothing about this matter. Their tragic deaths in the courtyard were really unjust and only brought disaster to the fish in the pond.
If Terutora Uesugi wanted to cover up this matter, all possible insiders would die.
However, Uesugi Kagetora received a rib cage gifted by Shiba Yoshigan and became a teacher of Honjo Minoru. He was destined to embark on a difficult road of survival at a young age.
This is where Yiyin's depression lies.
Whenever he almost forgets that this is a cruel and troubled time of the Wu family, there are always countless people and things that remind him of the cruelty of this world from various incredible angles.
No one can be spared, no one can survive. Either die or fight.
Yoshigami smiled reluctantly and said to Terutora Uesugi.
"Your Highness Uesugi did the right thing. It is indeed not appropriate to involve Kensei Uesugi in this matter."
Teru Uesugi nodded.
"I am very grateful that you can understand. Please rest assured that I guarantee that this type of incident will not happen again.
Uesugi Kagetora is my adopted daughter, and she should receive the education and status that an adopted daughter deserves. Any plot against her is a provocation against me.
The blood of the servants in the atrium will alert my adoptive mother. After all, Uesugi Kagetora is also her adopted granddaughter.
I believe she will know how to advance and retreat."