In late winter, even the Nara Basin, which is surrounded by mountains, cannot escape the cold wave.
The inside and outside of Tawenshan Castle are covered with winter snow, and pedestrians slip and fall from time to time on the road. The town's chief executive is leading people to clean the streets and roofs.
In a small courtyard in the mountain city, Naoyoshi Hanzawa rubbed his stiff hands and continued to immerse himself in the papers, writing something.
This is the residence of the Sibo Zhong Fund. As one of the most important institutions of the Sibo family, this courtyard belongs to the office area of ​​the Zhong Fund.
The small courtyard where Hanzawa Naoyi lives was specially allocated by Ishida Mitsunari for the use of the anti-corruption community. Although the place is small, the environment is good.
Banzawa Naoyi was writing with his head down when the sliding door of the room was suddenly opened. The cold wind outside the door took the opportunity to invade and rolled up a few pieces of rice paper. Banzawa Naoyi was also shivered by the cold.
She looked up and saw Yuigahama Yui holding the child in one hand and clumsily closing the door with the other, hurriedly.
Hanzawa Naoyi smiled helplessly, stood up and helped close the door, and asked.
"Why are you here in this cold weather?"
Yuigahama Yui said embarrassedly.
"Thinking about the twelfth lunar month of winter, Hanzawa-hime is still busy with my affairs. I feel really bad about it, so I came here to see you."
The daughter in Yuigahama Yui's arms was not afraid of strangers, she stretched out her hands to Hanzawa Naoyoshi and began to beg for a hug.
Hanzawa Naoyoshi smiled and took the child, weighed it and said with a smile.
"It seems to be a little heavier again. It's growing so fast, little dumpling."
It's interesting to say that Yuigahama Yui has a weak temper and is not popular with the Hime Warriors, but her children are very popular.
With fair and tender skin, big round eyes, and bulging little face, he is really a little dumpling as the name suggests.
Ordinary daughters of the Wu family are still ignorant at the age of two or three.
The child Yuigahama Yui is less than two years old. Not only is she cute, but she is also strong and has bright eyes. She seems to have her own consciousness and is very smart.
Who wouldn't like such an outstanding little girl?
In particular, Hanzawa Naoyi has been helping Yuigahama Yui, who is weak after giving birth, to handle affairs. The two have a close personal relationship, and Xiaotuanzi is often hugged and coaxed by Hanzawa Naoyi. The relationship is very good.
Yuigahama Yui looked around the room and asked.
"It's so cold, why don't you light the brazier? It's such a hard work, be careful of catching a cold."
Hanzawa Naoyoshi sat back in front of the document with his child in his arms and said.
"There are all documents here. If the open fire in the room causes disaster, it will be very troublesome.
I'm from Kaga, and the winter in Hokuriku is much colder than that in Nara. I've long been used to it, and I don't feel too cold.
But you, if you are weak after giving birth, don’t run around in this kind of weather, and if you go out with your baby, you don’t have to worry about your baby getting cold."
Yuigahama Yui smiled in embarrassment.
She is not as responsible as Naoyi Hansawa. She usually lights the brazier when it's cold and goes to the ice cellar to get ice when it's hot. She is used to living a good life.
Ishida Mitsunari looked down on her as a marginalized idler, but that didn't mean she was willing to offend others, so she was willing to pay for daily expenses.
The Spozhong Fund is in charge of the welfare system of the Spozhong family. No matter how hard it is, the people of the Spozhong Fund have always had generous benefits, not to mention the high salary to support the honest people.
Yui Uigahama was weak due to illness, and the work of the Integrity Committee was dragged down to the Tadashi Foundation. Ishida Mitsunari couldn't help but make a small report, and was almost frightened to death by Yoshihiro's sarcastic words.
Since then, the Tongxin Secretariat seems to have distributed an additional amount of compassionate money to Yuigahama Yui, and Ishida Mitsunari has made up for it, so naturally he does not dare to treat her badly, and Yuigahama Yui's life has become more and more comfortable.
Yuigahama Yui was flirtatious and did not talk to her, and Hanzawa Naoyoshi was not a fool. She hugged the little dumpling and touched the child's clothes. She found that it was a new piece of fine cotton, and she couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
Children grow up quickly, so they usually focus on keeping warm and are reluctant to make new clothes to wear. After all, the island country lacks daily necessities, so it is too wasteful to make clothes for children who have grown taller in several months.
The one worn by Xiaotuanzi was obviously a newly made winter coat. Not only was it clean and fit, but it was also made of fine Matsue cotton imported from China from Sakai Port.
Hanzawa Naoyoshi smiled bitterly, "What kind of high salary supports integrity? A novice like Yuigahama Yui who doesn't like to use his brain is not raising pigs with a high salary?"
However, compared to a wise Samurai Hime guarding the clean government, maybe Ishida Mitsunari prefers to raise pigs, right?
As for the Inquiry Party, Honda Masanobu was not a fool. He said nothing and turned a blind eye to the fact that Naoyoshi Hanzawa was working for the Integrity Party with the Inquiry Party's salary.
Hanzawa Naoyi couldn't help but sigh, no one is a fool, but it's really right to be so friendly and say hello, me, everyone.
Yuigahama Yui asked nervously when she saw Hanzawa Naoyoshi sighing.
"I'm sorry, did I come over and disturb your work?"
Hanzawa Naoyi shook his head and said.
"Don't bother me. This is your job too. It's just that you are weak and still recuperating. I will help you for a while."
Yuigahama Yui said sadly.
“I always don’t do it well, I’m so confused with all kinds of paperwork, and I can’t find it when I need it.
It's not like you are so smart, you can put things in order and know everything clearly.
I also know that I did a very bad job. I was always in trouble for Ishida-hime.
But I wanted to resign several times, but my mother refused to allow it. I communicated privately, and Ishida-hime and the Tongxin Secretariat also came to nothing and ignored me.
Hey, I don’t know what to do either.”
Hanzawa Naoyi felt helpless when he looked at Yuigahama Yui who felt aggrieved.
How much benefit has it brought to the Yuigahama family when the ten members of the Yuigahama clan occupy the position of the Integrity clan? It’s strange that your mother would agree to your taking the blame and resigning!
As for Ishida Mitsunari, she had tried to kick Yuigahama Yui out and replace her with one of her own, but she was almost frightened to death by the saint's cold attitude.
Not to mention the Tongxin Secretariat, they are all close followers of the saint, and they understand the saint's thoughts best.
Sage doesn’t want Yuigahama Yui to resign. She can’t leave even if she wants to. If the boss thinks you are good, you can do it if you don’t. If the boss thinks you are not good, you can do it.
Jane is a kind of blessing in your heart, no matter how many people ask for it, you can't get it. Yuigahama Yui's depression makes others see her and she will vomit blood.
Comparing people to each other is not irritating.
Besides, Yuigahama Yui is a member of the first generation of Tongxinzhong. Although she is not favored by her colleagues, the circle is the circle and respecting the seniors is a must.
You can feel that your predecessors are useless today, but how can you ensure that you will be useful throughout your life? To protect your useless predecessors is to leave a way out for your future self.
Isn’t that the reason why we have small circles and small hills? No one can guarantee that they will be awesome all their lives, so they have to stick together for warmth.
Yuigahama Yui's pain of not being able to resign, in the eyes of others, is actually no different from showing off.
Hanzawa Naoyi was silent for a while and sighed.
"Since the saint wants you to stay in this position, you should do your best.
After all, there are capable people everywhere, but not many trustworthy people.
Since the saint is willing to believe in you, don’t think too much about it, just do your job well and don’t betray this trust.”
Yuigahama Yui looked at Hanzawa Naoyoshi and suddenly said something.
"Hanzawa-hime, can I trust you?"
Hanzawa Naoyoshi was startled and looked at Yuigahama Yui, seeing that her eyebrows were knotted and she was worrying about gains and losses.
After thinking for a while, Hanzawa Naoyoshi said solemnly.
"As long as you don't violate the principles of the Wu family, the will of the saint, or harm the interests of the Sibo family, you can trust me.
Because we are friends, right?"
Yuigahama Yui showed a relieved smile. Although she still had a frown on her face, she finally felt a little more relaxed. She hesitated.
"I don't know what will happen to some things. But if one day... one day... I hope you can help me and protect Xiaotuanzi.
Don't worry, I will never violate your three principles."
Hanzawa Naoyi burst into laughter.
"I feel a little embarrassed by what you said, as if in your eyes, I am some very powerful person.
I am just an ordinary person. I will make mistakes and get killed. I am not as great as you think.
In short, this year, you can rest assured that I will temporarily stay in Duowenshan City to help you.
But after that, I am going to Guandong. If, I mean if, I can complete my mission and come back safely, I will definitely help you protect the cute little dumpling, I promise."
Yuigahama Yui was stunned and asked.
"Your mission? Is it dangerous?"
To be continued...