Chapter 70 Celebration
On December 25, the long-awaited New Year celebration kicked off in the lobby of Junfu Castle. In the morning, according to the practice of the Imakawa family, it was still a tea party full of the taste of Miyaki. Several Miyaki who were diners in the Imakawa family should also make an appointment to appear. During the meal, Imakawa Yoshimoto and Imakawa Masa and Miyaki and all the Miyaki were talking about waka and romance. In addition to tea powder and tea cakes, there were also some snacks. Yu Qiuping felt that such a tea party was not that annoying.
In the afternoon, it was the summary meeting of the Imakawa family for the year. This year, the biggest battle of the Imakawa family was the battle of the Oda family in Mikawao. At this evaluation meeting, Imakawa Yoshimoto personally managed this large-scale joint battle called the Battle of Zhili, which undoubtedly gave Yu Qiuping great honor. Yu Qiuping's victory in the Battle of Zhili was also announced. The leader of the Sasa family, Masaji Sasa, killed a total of 76 levels. Some of the winnings were not counted because Yu Qiuping failed to occupy the battlefield, but this was also an amazing merit. After that, there were some internal affairs awards, the most eye-catching thing was the land prosecutor's problem that caused a big storm. All the tyrants were forced to return one-third to one-half of the excess land. Imakawa Yoshimoto immediately harvested nearly 60,000 stones of land throughout the territory, and awarded a large number of outstanding meritorious samurai warriors to various places.
After the assessment meeting, it will be an evening dinner. However, this year's dinner is very different from the past.
"Yuqiu, you guys have a lot of tricks." Imakawa Yoshimoto held the wine glass and drank it all, and said to Yuqiuhei on the side with a smile, "The suggestions for this buffet are quite interesting."
It turned out that a few days ago, when Yuqiehei went to Imakawa Yoshimoto's office, the two of Semese Toshiki and his son happened to be preparing for the New Year dinner there. Semese Yoshiki complained to Yuqiehei with great grudges at that time: "The New Year's Eve dinner must be prepared in a rich way. Everyone needs to prepare a lot of money for the table, and most people can't finish it. How much is this waste! Oh my God!"
"Haha, Sena, don't be so stingy all day long. The New Year's Eve dinner is just to make everyone happy." Imakawa Yoshimoto smiled, "You have to be as polite as your father, don't focus on these trivial expenses. Your amazing internal affairs skills are not enough to be stingy."
"I'm not good at teaching my children, so I'm laughing at the hall." Semine Shin-sama said apologizing.
"But the main hall," Yu Qiuping suddenly wondered, "Everyone sat at his own table and ate his own food, how can he chat?"
"You can only be with the people on your own." Imakawa Yoshimoto frowned and nodded.
"Then isn't the atmosphere very awkward." Yu Qiuping felt that this was very similar to when he was listening to a lecture in his previous life. Everyone was trying to speak, but because they were far apart, it would be embarrassing for anyone to speak first. "If you are too far away, you can't have fun chatting."
"Yuqiu, do you mean to let everyone eat together on the table?" Imakawa Yoshimoto asked.
"No, no, lord, should you consider the buffet, which is the most lively atmosphere!" Yu Qiupi looked at Imakawa Yoshimoto with a smile, "And as long as you control it properly, you won't waste it, you can save money."
"Lord?" Semine Shi said in a daze, "Hongye, are you calling me?"
"No!" Yu Qiuping waved his hands repeatedly, "I'm calling the home to supervise the main hall."
As soon as Yu Qiuping said this, everyone smiled in surprise.
"You are the one who comes here, and this may not be very clear." Sena Shin-sama Tsubasa explained in a silence, "You are a servant, the retainer of the Imagawa family. You can only call the Lord of the Imagawa family as the main hall, and only Naoshi can call the Imagawa family as the lord. For example, the Lord of the Asahina family is the Lord of the Great Hall."
"Then why...you also call the main hall the main hall?" Yu Qiuping was confused, "Your Highness, aren't you the Naomi of the Imagawa family?"
"I am not the governor of Semaki's family, so the courtesy cannot be abolished." Semaki Toshi shook his head, "Semaki's family is the uncle of Semaki. He is the direct minister of the main hall, and I am the accompanying minister. However, he has basically ignored government affairs and handed over all the things in the family to me for processing. I guess after a while, he will succeed the governor."
"There are so many things to pay attention to..." Yu Qiuping sighed.
"Sir, please don't change the topic!" Sena Yoshinori's face turned red with anger, "You can tell me how to save money!"
At this time, in the middle of the lobby, there were more than a dozen large tables filled with delicious food. The adults carried the plates themselves to choose what they wanted to eat and then brought them back to their seats to eat. Although the scene was a bit chaotic, it was very lively. They could communicate without any scruples and not much encouragement. Even low-ranking officials like the General of the Secretariat could talk to the senior old city lord when picking up the food. The warriors gathered together in groups of three to talk about interesting stories over the past year.
Since you can choose what you want to eat, everyone is also feasting on it, and you don’t have to be sad about the same meal as before.
"Your red leaf shawl is pretty," Imakawa Yoshimoto praised, "Where did you buy it?"
Yu Qiuping's face turned red and she smiled sweetly, "I'm looking for someone to knit it myself."
Imakawa Shima glanced at Yu Qiuping's shawl and suddenly frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Boy! So you're here!" Asahina Taehyung brought Ida Yasuki, Ohira Satsuki, and Sena's Yoshihide, who were searching for food in the lobby. After seeing Yu Qiuhei from afar, he waved his hand and walked over.
"Hey! The hall! You are here too. There is also Brother Goro!" Asahina Taehyung saw that Imakawa Yoshimoto and Imakawa were also beside him, and hurriedly greeted him.
"Yuqiu, go with them too." Yuqiuhei said. Yuqiuhei still wanted to chat with Imakawa Yoshimoto again, but Imakawa's family seemed to mind Yuqiu's identity as a general, and he was unwilling to chat with the people below at ordinary gambling parties. So Yuqiuhei had to say goodbye.
The group grabbed the glutinous rice ball that had just been brought up, swept it all up, and then went to look for other seafood. On the way, they met Masato Okabe and his group. Seeing that there was another conflict between the two sides, Yu Qiuhei was afraid of dirtying his red leaf shawl, so he hurriedly retreated aside and happened to meet Matsuhira Motoyaki at the corner.
"Mr. Songping, long time no see you." Yu Qiuping smiled, "How are you doing lately?"
"I'm worried about Lord Yuqiu," Matsuhira Motoyasu smiled bitterly, "The quota of retainers is really a bit troublesome."
"Sir, please be relieved," Yuqiuhei comforted him, "Kukunosuke practiced martial arts diligently here and lived a good life. At the martial arts competition a few days ago, he defeated Okabe Masato in a few moves and was praised by the "exclusive Eight Dogs" of the Home Supervisor Hall."
"I'm really happy for him." Matsuhira Motokara's eyebrows were a little worried, "But if you offend Okabe Young Master, I'm afraid... I'll need Lord Yuqiu to take care of him more, so I'll ask you here."
"Don't worry, I promised that day that I would take good care of him and do what I say." Yu Qiuping nodded, "But I am so awkward to hear that, and my official position is higher than mine. I just call me Hongye."
Matsuhira Motoyasu smiled slightly, "It's better to obey your orders than respect, Hongye. Please call me Takechiyo, that's my name." He hesitated for a moment and said, "I was in Okazaki Castle before, thank Hongye."
"Didn't you thank me just now?" Yu Qiuping was a little confused. "I also think that the child is very ambitious and hopes to help him."
"No, it's not this." Matsuhira Motoyashi shook his head, "Hongye may not remember it anymore." He sighed, but his voice was slightly choked, "That was the first time I was greeting Asahina on my knees outside Okazaki Castle."
"At that time, everyone was riding on the horse with a proud look. Hongye, you were the only one who didn't despise me that way. You even helped me to care if I was fine." Matsuhei Motoyao whispered, "Later, after the banquet, Hongye told me to go for supper quickly..."
Matsuhei Motoyaki seemed to be planning to say something, but his Adam's apple squirmed up and down for a while. What he wanted to say was no longer just how to express it because of the long suppression.
"I'm really moved..." After a long time, he said something like this.
"Take Chiyo, you don't have to do this... That's just human nature." Yu Qiuhei explained, but Matsuhira Motoyashi waved his hand.
"Is it human nature? If you become a warrior, you will no longer have human nature." He smiled bitterly, "I have seen the world in so many years. Hongye, you are the first person to treat me like a friend without being restricted by your identity. Thank you very much."
"Hongye, if you need Takechiyo's help in the future, just open your mouth."
After saying goodbye to Matsuhira Motoyaki, Yu Qiuhei went to look for Asahina Taehyung and the others again. He happened to see that they seemed to be having a quarrel with Okabe Masato and the others, and they were snatching each other's delicious food.
At this time, Mizuno Ren Ryu and Okabe Motonobu happened to pass by and stopped Okabe Masato's actions. He glanced at Hinata Taehyung and Mizunobu Okabe Motonobu, snorted and turned around and left. Semei Yoshihiko hurriedly apologized to the two of them, and they didn't care too much, so they turned around and left.
Yu Qiuping happened to be behind the pillar behind the two of them, and heard the words of Miwei Lianlong.
"Originally, I got along with Lord Sena and I had a happy time. This time I came out to take the lead and I was tearing my face apart."
"My Lord Izuo, I really don't think about it this time." Okabe Motonobu apologized, "I heard that the Izuo family is preparing for more than 200 people. I wonder if there is any place to do my best?"
"Then I'll thank you Lord Okabe." Mianou Lianlong said gratefully.
"In addition, please ask Lord Naohei of the Ii family to bring apologies to the next door." Okabe Motonobu continued, "Lord Ii has always been aware of his self-protection. This time, I was very sorry to have made a comeback after being persuaded by the Ii family."
"It's really a bit difficult for Lord Jingyi to deal with. Originally, the I-I family has always been a thorn in my family's side." Lianlong whispered in a low voice, "If the family governor's hall pursues the I-I-I-I am afraid that I will be loyal to my family and become enemies of the I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
"Hey." Okabe Motonobu sighed, "Each family has its own plans, so how can you blame me? But this time, I was a little doubtful if the family's chieftain and Yu Qiu Hongye had already been connected, and deliberately dug a pit for the retainers to jump."
"Yes, that Fujita Nakaan." Mizuno Lianlong whispered, "We have been adjusting for a while and have been in a subtle attitude. Recently, we suddenly changed our minds and leaked the information. We were later silenced. I don't know why."
Yu Qiuping originally wanted to listen to it, but when he saw that the two of them had the intention of turning around, he hurriedly took a detour away.
Chapter completed!