Glaive Snow

Chapter 7 - Truth

       Stepping into the study, Hakage was already standing at the side.

       " There is a new task for you again." Kasuga's sharp sight projected over.

       " Yes." Hiding the sentiment just now, she was no different from when she first came to Edo Castle.

       " I believe Hakage has explained the situation to you about the task."

       " You mean... the assassination of Sister Iemitsu by the imperial court?" Jianxue recalled the conversation with Hakage yesterday, and could not help to smile bitterly in her heart.

       At that time he even said that she looked much happier, but the next day she looked " do not come near" again.

       " Yes, because Master Iemitsu did not choose the Principle Husband for a long time, so the imperial court starts to unfold some actions." Kasuga was still showing stern face, and then raised a cold smile: " I want you to act, taking this to pin the imperial court's tendency."

       "... What do you mean?"

       " Tomorrow, highest-ranking ministers, that is people from the top families will come to the Edo Castle. I want you to proclaim to them that ' you will choose the Principle Husband soon.'"

       " I understand. Will this be enough for now?" Jianxue looked at Kasuga.

       " Yes, you only have to show them that ' the General does consider about the problem of the heir,' that will be good for now." Kasuga nodded, making Jianxue slightly relieved.

       At least she did not need to appoint the Principle Husband.

       " There are many people in the top families who worked with the imperial court. Presumably, this news will immediately spread." Kasuga explained: " In this way, the chief who organized the assassination will either start anxiously or wait and see the situation temporarily. In our case, the occurrence of the former is more advantageous, but the latter is also fine."

       " Overall, during this period, Hakage will temporarily serve as your guard." Seeing Jianxue not answering, Kasuga did not say more: " Ogata told you to eat the medicine just now."

       " I understand."

       Arriving in the clinic, Ogata carried a bowl of medicine to her as always.

       " What a gloomy look, would you mind telling me?" Ogata said.

       She was silent for a while, then she opened her mouth as if she had made up her mind: " Is there a way that I can recover my strength immediately? It doesn't have to be permanent, only a few hours will also be okay."

       " This... yes I have. Why do you ask?"

       " I received a letter for battle. The time is the day of the next full moon. I must go, but I'm not sure if my strength will be recovered at that time."

       " Sigh... you wait here for a second." Ogata walked into the storehouse. Fifteen minutes later he took out a delicate small box. There was only a white pill inside: " This is the most precious medicine I have. The effect should last for four hours, but this medicine is actually self-harming. It means that you will become a normal person without internal strength after that. Are you sure you want it?"

       " Yes, thank you, Mr. Ogata." Jianxue put that small box into her arms: " I... may not be able to repay you. I'm sorry."

       " No, please don't say that." Ogata smiled: " Actually, I have already received Miss Yang's reward."