Chapter 357: Good things happen every time I come to Rensheng Village
Mrs. Shui Xinzi sat opposite Zuocun.
"Mr. Shoji...how much time does he have left?" Zuo Cun's eyes were filled with sadness and regret.
Mrs. Shui Xinzi's mood was very calm: "I guess we won't see spring anymore."
Ezuna and Suiko Shoji's disciples stood aside, both silent.
No matter how many thoughts there are, the death of an old man or a great man will affect the emotions of everyone around him and make people feel sad involuntarily.
"No need to be sad, Yu Guizhan, Zuo Cun Annuo." Mrs. Shui Xinzi said with a little smile.
"Shoji, he has no regrets now."
"His life, and my life, are already perfect."
"With such a perfect life, what reason do we have to leave this world with sadness?"
Zuo Cun looked at the stooped old woman.
"Forged a famous sword that is unparalleled in the world. The owner of the famous sword also used this sword to kill evil spirits and became famous all over the world. He even educated a satisfactory apprentice. When he was about to die, he could see himself forging it again.
His famous sword." Mrs. Shui Xinzi smiled slightly and waved to the boy, "Shengxiu, come here."
The young man obediently approached Mrs. Shui Xinzi.
"I'm useless, so Shoji and I don't have children of our own."
"This child was adopted by us shortly after you left."
"His name is Shengxiu."
Shengxiu bowed slightly to Zuo Cun.
He knew that Zuo Cun was a big shot, and he also knew that Zuo Cun held the famous sword He He that his master had spent all his efforts and efforts to forge in the future.
"Don't you have a last name?" Zuo Cun asked.
"When he can completely stand alone, he will bear the surname Shui Xinzi." Mrs. Shui Xinzi stroked Shengxiu's head and said gently.
"Is that so?" Zuo Cun also smiled, a longing smile.
He bowed his head slightly to Shengxiu: "Please be sure to inherit Mr. Shoji's mantle and pass on the forging of swords."
Shengxiu avoided Zuo Cun's lowered head and clenched his fists: "I will definitely pass on Master's skills."
Zuo Cun and Mrs. Shui Xinzi looked at each other and smiled in unison.
"Who is this?" Mrs. Shui Xinzi looked at Zheng Nai who was standing next to Zuo Cun. Zheng Nai subconsciously shrank her head.
"He is also a child I adopted. His name is Koike Souna. He was entrusted to me by a... companion." Zuo Cun's eyes flashed with guilt.
"That's it." Mrs. Shui Xinzi didn't see any trace of guilt and just smiled gently, "What a beautiful child. When she grows up, she will definitely be a beauty."
Ezuna's face turned red and she didn't know what to say.
...
Samura and Souna once again embarked on a journey accompanied by heavy snow.
"Master Zuocun, don't we see Mr. Shui Xinzi off?" Zheng Nai raised her head and looked at Zuocun's face.
"No need, Souna." Zuo Cun said with a faint smile, "Just as Mrs. Shui Xinzi said, Mr. Shoji's life is already perfect."
"Presumably, he doesn't want me to watch him suffer in pain."
"He was a great man."
"A perfect and great man."
"I bet Mr. Shoji will be smiling when he passes away."
Zuo Cun looked into the distance with a smile.
I couldn't help but think of the time when I stayed with Ryoma and Ms. Aaron in the forging room of Suishinzi Mansion in Owari, listening to the crisp knocks and watching the famous sword on my waist taking shape bit by bit.
"Really?" Souna looked at Zuo Cun, a little confused.
But she won't say it.
She has always been a considerate little girl.
"Let's go, Souna, let's find a carriage."
"Oh? Are we going to Kyoto by carriage? Master Samura."
"Yes." Samura gently knocked on Souna's head, "Don't call me Master Samura, just call me Mr. Samura."
Ezuna also showed a slight smile.
"Okay, Master Zuomura."
Samura hit Souna on the head again.
...
Shui Xinzi left.
The day after Zuocun left, he passed away.
Just as his wife Zuo Cun expected, Shui Xinzi left this world with a smile on her face.
He could not wait until spring because his life was already full of spring.
...
February.
Samura and Souna finally arrived in Kyoto after a bumpy journey.
The purpose of Zuocun coming here is to pave the way for the arrival of King Qin's party.
He needs to set up a base for activities here in advance, as well as all preliminary logistics work, and wait for Ruishan from Wu City to take over before leaving here.
The core of his activities will not be the Qingwang Party.
When Ryoma and the Kinou party arrive in Kyoto together, the two of them will go to Edo to find someone who is neutral and only cares about Japan itself and not so much about those in power.
Sheng Haizhou.
If possible, Samura and Ryoma even wanted to directly win Katsu Kaishu over to the Tosa Domain.
But for now, it's better to start with the present.
Zuo Cun carried his luggage, held Souna's hand, and came to a familiar place.
"After crossing this bridge, our destination is ahead." Zuo Cun pointed to the village on the other side of the river and said to Souna with a smile.
Ezuna also smiled, but her smile was hard to detect.
Since Samura adopted Souna, the expressions on his face have become richer.
Perhaps it was guilt or responsibility that prevented him from looking coldly at Souna.
Ezuna is also very obedient, she has always been obedient.
While taking care of Souna, Samura even learned to comb Souna's hair and braid it, which Samura had never thought of.
"Is this village special?" Souna asked doubtfully.
"Well, it's very special." Zuo Cun smiled, "I have met many people here."
That village is called Rensheng Village.
...
At this time, in Rensheng Temple, two sturdy figures were sitting in the courtyard.
These two thick-looking people are doing something that is extremely inconsistent with their image.
Play shogi.
The two people frowned and stared at the chessboard for a long time.
Suddenly, the one holding the fan smiled.
"Jin, you lose."
Shinmijin scratched the back of his head in distress.
"I still can't beat you at chess, duck."
"Hahahaha, who makes you stupid for not having any opinion?"
"go away."
Two big, strong men were having a fight together.
At this moment, two figures, one large and one small, appeared at the entrance of Rensheng Temple.
Zuo Cun looked at Serizawa Kamo and Shinami Nishiki, the smile on his lips could no longer be suppressed.
"Let me tell you, every time I come to Rensheng Village, this place will surprise me."
Ezuna asked: "Is he someone you know?"
Samura nodded with a smile on his face, and shouted to the two people with their backs to him: "Serizawa! New meeting!"