thefictionvixens Chapter 110 Order
Chapter 110 Order
Ayaka Kamisato's worries were not unfounded. Although Suzume did not hate the Kamisato family as she had guessed, a rift had indeed developed between them.
Even after the general sent Okuzume to the Kujo family to announce the whole story and take him away in Kujo Takayuki's incredulous gaze, she still couldn't understand why Kamisato Ayato was unwilling to see her.
She bowed her head respectfully, watching Ottoman and his men leave, her eyes somewhat vacant.
Since Kujo Takayuki's crime was true, then there was no longer any reason why Kamisato Ayato was afraid to see him because he was guilty. The only reason he could use to deceive himself had also disappeared.
Kazusa couldn't help but think that Ayato Kamisato probably didn't have any feelings for her after all, otherwise he wouldn't have avoided her after discovering that the Kujo family was about to lose power.
Her dejection was so obvious that Kujo Kamaji, unaware of the reason, assumed she was saddened by her father's situation and patted her on the shoulder to comfort her.
He Que forced a smile at him.
The Kujo family's education was quite peculiar. Each subject was tailored to Kujo Takayuki's role in shaping their children's values. For example, the eldest brother, Kujo Masahiro, and the older sister, Kujo Sara, learned how to march in the army; the second brother, Kujo Kamaji, learned how to participate in politics; and Suzume learned how to be a qualified matriarch.
However, despite their different upbringing, they all shared one thing in common: a deep reverence for the Shogun, as Kujo Takayuki himself was a fanatical believer in the Raiden Shogun.
Kujo Sara's unwavering loyalty to Raiden Shogun stemmed from this, and while Suzume wasn't as extreme, she also held the Shogun in high esteem.
No one questioned the general's order, and no one cared what kind of punishment Kujo Takayuki would be sentenced to. At most, everyone sighed a few times, and the next moment they continued to worry about the Kujo family, which had become precarious due to Kujo Takayuki's imprisonment.
Ultimately, it was only Kujo Kamaji who was working two shifts, barely getting any sleep, since neither Kujo Masahito nor Kujo Sara were experts in this field.
He Que was completely clueless about this. Seeing his second brother leaving early and returning late, he couldn't help but think of Ayato Kamisato, who had done the same thing. The next second, he quickly shook his head to banish the thought from his mind.
Some of her neurotic behavior caught Kujo Sara's attention and naturally drew her concern.
Ever since returning from the Kamisato Residence that day, Kazuki had been looking listless. She hadn't asked Kazuki if she had gotten an answer, but she could vaguely guess that she probably hadn't gotten anything.
Kujo Sara thought for a moment and suggested, "The general's decision on the Kujo family may still take some time. Since we can't see anything from just watching, why don't we help Kamaji reduce his burden in another way?"
"What?" He Que asked instinctively, still not quite understanding.
"What I mean is, perhaps we should go see our father and find out exactly what he did. Once we know, we'll have a better idea of the possible punishment, and Kamaji will know how to turn the tide."
What she said made a lot of sense, and Suzume couldn't think of a reason to refuse, even though she was somewhat reluctant to communicate with Kujo Takayuki.
Based on her limited understanding of her father, she knew he was incapable of saying anything nice, and whether they would even get an answer was another matter.
The two men presented a visit request to the general and were led to prison by Ottomans.
Kujo Takayuki seemed to have been tortured and was not in good condition, but his spirits were good. At least when he saw them, he was excited and rushed over to ask them to go and plead their case to the general.
Kujo Sara stared coldly at him: "Even now, does Father still feel he has been wronged?"
Kujo Takayuki was choked by her words, which immediately stuck in his throat, leaving him extremely embarrassed. However, he knew he was in the wrong and dared not refute the assertive Kujo Sara.
He glanced around, finally fixing his gaze on the child behind Kujo Sara, the one he considered the most vulnerable and easily bullied.
Facing Kazusa, Kujo Takayuki's tone hardened considerably: "Kazusa, tell me, have I done anything wrong? Wasn't everything I did for the sake of our Kujo family? The Shaman Magistrate is in charge of the rituals, and his position in Inazuma has always been extraordinary; the Kanjo Magistrate manages trade, and the profits from that go without saying; only our Tenryo Magistrate has been declining in this era. I merely wanted to use the Fools to help the Kujo family return to its former glory. What's wrong with that!"
"So what if the fools have ulterior motives? On Inazuma's land, once the heavenly lightning strikes, they're nothing but trembling ants, utterly daring not to provoke us. After all—we possess the unparalleled Thunder General, and that 'Unthinkable Blade'!"
Even though he had already said the same thing during their confrontation, Kujo Sara still found it utterly unbelievable and trembled with rage: "No matter how Father argues, at least in the Shogun's eyes, this is nothing short of betrayal! Father, don't even think about seeking justice!"
She turned and left, not wanting to see this stubborn fellow again.
Just as Koro was about to leave, Kujo Takayuki swiftly reached out from behind the iron bars and grabbed her ankle.
He rarely appeared so disheveled, and his appearance lying on the ground was even more unsightly, but he still maintained his superior attitude towards He Que.
"You have a way, Suzume! Go beg your fiancé, whether it's shedding a few tears to play the victim or threatening to kill yourself, you must get the Kamisato family to protect me!"
Although the tone was weak, it could not hide the commanding tone within.
He looked down at her, but in the dimly lit prison, Kujo Takayuki couldn't see the expression on her face. So he assumed that this innocent child, who was so easy to manipulate, must be terrified and anxious at the moment.
Kujo Takayuki continued to wager his other bargaining chips, trying to persuade her: "Do you really think that without the Kujo family, Kamisato Ayato would still be willing to marry you? Noble families rise and fall together; the Kamisato family wouldn't want a sinner's daughter with no background to be their matriarch. Kazusagi, Kamaji can't support the Kujo family; without me, you're nothing—"
His response was the hurried footsteps of the sparrow.
She ran away, kicking his hand away and running off before Kujo Takayuki could finish speaking.
Kujo Sara was unaware of the conversation that followed. Seeing that she took a few steps slower to come out, he assumed that she had softened her heart and couldn't help but remind her, "Wasagi, don't believe your father's words. He's just a selfish guy. He talks a lot about morality and righteousness, but in reality, he's only doing it for his own benefit."
Despite her efforts, Suzume couldn't help but clutch at Kujo Sara's sleeve, murmuring, "Sara-neechan, can the Kujo family really weather this crisis?"
Kujo Sara didn't want to say anything she wasn't sure about, so in the end she could only pat her head and comfort her, "Don't think so much."
"But--"
"Trust Kamaji, Kazusuke, there will always be a way. Besides, the Shogun will surely make a fair judgment."
What else can He Que say?
She couldn't say anything.
But the next day, without anyone knowing, Kazuki quietly slipped out through the back door, his destination still being Kamisato-yashiki.
(End of this chapter)
The author says: I'm sorry for the long delay in updating, and for the infrequent updates. I've been incredibly busy lately. My internship was going very badly, and I was being exploited to the extreme. I couldn't take it anymore and quit. I plan to go home in a couple of days, and then my updates should be much more stable.
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