Qingdeng didn't know what kind of expression he was wearing now.

But he guessed that his face must be full of embarrassment and embarrassment now.

Tachibana Saki must have heard what Aoto said to Sanako just now, "Ms. Sanako, you are beautiful" and thought Aoto was flirting with Sanako.

Qingden could clearly feel the look of embarrassment building up rapidly on his face.

On the other hand, Sanako...she is quite calm.

Her expression was calm, and there was nothing strange about her expression or demeanor. Tachibana Saki's misunderstanding didn't seem to have an impact on her.

——Why do you blush so easily... Miss Sanako, who is already 22 years old this year, is indeed very mature and steady.

He felt at a loss because of Tachibana Saki's misunderstanding, but Sanako remained calm... Comparing the two, Qingto still seemed a bit immature.

After silently sighing in his heart, what Tonzo Nako said before, "I blush easily," was indeed just a random lie. Qingdeng, who didn't want to embarrass himself anymore, took a deep breath and tried to return his expression to normal.

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"Miss Sanako, it seems I can't continue walking outside. Let's go back to the ward."

"Yeah." Sanako nodded slightly.

Qingdeng took the initiative to walk ahead, heading towards his ward which was not far away.

Sanako moved his steps lightly, so that he was three steps behind Qingteng, and followed Qingteng step by step.

Because Qingdeng was walking in front, Qingdeng did not notice that at this moment, Sanako behind him had some... subtle changes in his expression and demeanor.

Sanako, who had been holding her graceful swan neck high, slowly lowered her head at this time and stared at the ground in front of her toes.

The hands folded in front of the body were gently clasped.

The delicate face was slightly red, and the eyes that flickered slightly were rippling.

…

…

Bei Ren is really not talking nonsense.

He told Qingdeng on June 1, "If your injury is still recovering well after 10 days, you can go home."

Time passed quietly, and in the early morning of June 11th, Bei Ren checked Qingdeng's wound recovery as usual.

"Hmm... Not bad. All the injuries have recovered well and are no longer serious. Mr. Tachibana, you can leave Renyitang and go home."

"Remember, just because you can leave Renyitang does not mean that you have completely recovered."

"You still need to rest for a while."

"Don't do strenuous physical activity for at least one and a half months from today."

"Go back to Renyitang every 7 days to review your injuries. Don't be lazy."

"As a warrior, you shouldn't need me to educate you. If you don't treat your injuries properly, it's a terrible thing to leave hidden injuries on your body, right?"

Ever since - with Beifang Renyitong's slightly verbose nagging, Qingteng was discharged from the hospital smoothly.

Although he only stayed in Renyitang for about 20 days, when he returned to the familiar Shiwei Hall, Qingdeng felt as if he had been away for three years.

Finally returned to the Trial Guard Hall and regained his freedom... Qingto first went to the Little Chiba Sword Hall to meet Radish.

After being separated from Luo Bo for more than 20 days, Qingden was a little worried that the big black cow might have forgotten him as its owner.

Unexpectedly, the radish's spirituality once again exceeded Qingdeng's expectations.

Carrot actually still remembers his master.

When Qingto just arrived in front of the Little Chiba Sword Hall, he heard a loud cry of "moo moo", and then he saw a big black cow grunting.

She rushed out of the courtyard of the Chiba Sword Hall, ran to his hand, held her head high, and gently rubbed Qingto's waist with her big, furry head.

The radish was so obedient and well-behaved, Qingdeng further confirmed that "it is indeed right to keep the radish as a pet and a mount."

After the Little Chiba Sword Hall, the second place that Aoden couldn't wait to go to as soon as he regained his freedom... was the Chishiya.

Thousand Things House... Qingteng has wanted to come here for a long time.

He had too many questions and wanted to ask Boss Kiryu one by one.

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…

In the first year of Wanyan (1860), June 13, morning——

Edo, Chishiya——

Qingden slightly pushed up the hat he wore to protect himself from the sun, and looked ahead at Qian Shiwu, who had not been there for some time.

"I don't know if Boss Kiryu is here..."

After muttering, Qingdeng strode forward and opened the door of Qianshiwu's shop.

A touch of beautiful red, full of youthful atmosphere, instantly caught Qingdeng's eyes.

"Welcome to the light...ah, Mr. Tachibana!"

At the beginning, this beautiful female voice sounded shy and unconfident.

But after seeing who it was, his tone suddenly changed, becoming powerful and full of excitement.

Immediately afterwards, Qingdeng heard the sound of "pah, pah, pah" as bare feet stepped on the wooden corridor, approaching him quickly.

Wearing a cool bright red yukata and naked with lovely feet, Mai Kinoshita stepped out from behind the counter with a big smile on her face and hurried towards Aoto.

"Tangerine-kun, you are here."

"Miss Kinoshita, good morning."

After smiling and saying hello to Kinoshita Mai briefly, Qingto looked around.

"Where's Boss Kiryu?"

"Mr. Kiryu, he went out for an emergency. He was asked to clean the house of termites."

Qingto's "trip to Thousand Things House" today had been agreed upon with Kiryu and Mai Kinoshita before.

After Aoto moved into Jinyido, Kiryu and Mai Kinoshita, like the Sanako brothers and sisters, came to visit Aoto every day.

On June 10...that is, the day before Aoto was discharged from the hospital, Aoto mentioned to Kiryu and Mai Kinoshita that he would probably be able to move out of Jinyido and regain his freedom tomorrow.

So, Aoto, who had a mountain of questions to ask Kiryu, made a promise with Kiryu and Mai Kinoshita - he would come to visit Senshiya on the morning of June 13th.

"Termite removal? Boss Kiryu can also remove termites?"

"Well. Mr. Kiryu once learned some special techniques for killing termites in Ryukyu. His technique of killing termites is quite well received. It is said that all the places where Mr. Kiryu has cleaned up termites will not even have any eggs for at least a year.

I’ll see you half again.”

"Mr. Kiryu has so many skills..."

While Aoto sighed softly at Boss Kiryu's versatility, he took off the orange juice from his waist and sat on the cushion next to him that was reserved for guests.

Qingteng's current saber has temporarily changed back to Tangerine Water.

Why not wear Dingguishen? The reason is very simple - Dingguishen is still being sent for repair...

The rescue of Sanako, the fierce battle against the rebel group, the decisive battle between Kamano and Kamaitachi... Sadakijin survived these three battles that were almost continuous.

Dingguishen is indeed a precious sword given by Naoki Ii. If it had been an ordinary sword, the blade would have been broken long ago in such a fierce battle.

However, no matter how "treasured" a sword is, it cannot change the fact that "knives are consumables".

No matter how high-quality steel is used or how powerful forging techniques are used, the knife will break and will need to be sent to a knife maker for repair.

On the day when the decisive battle with the barbarian group ended, Qingteng counted the number of gaps in the body of the Shiding Demon Sword.

There are a total of 17 gaps in the blade of Dingguishen...

The dense gaps made the blade of Dingguishen look like a saw.

Fortunately, the blade was not broken. If the blade was broken, there would be no way to repair it. The only option would be to melt the blade and recast it.

At the same time that Qingteng was sent to Renyitang for treatment, Dingguishen was also sent to be repaired by a reliable swordsman.

According to the swordsmith, Qingteng will not be able to see his Dingguishen again until at least early July.

"Jijun, please sit down for a while, and I'll make you some tea."

Kinoshita danced her little feet and ran to the kitchen with a patter.

At this time, Qingden saw the big orange cat Duoduo raised by Kinoshita Mai walking out of the back room of Qianshiya with elegant cat steps while meowing.

Because Qingteng often comes to Qianshiwu, Duoduo already remembers the smell of Qingteng.

Qingdeng waved gently to Duoduo, and the big orange cat, who was not afraid of people, immediately spread its paws, flew to Qingdeng's side, and then lay on its side with its belly exposed, letting Qingdeng catch it.

Rub its fur.

Kinoshita Mai makes tea quite quickly.

In less than 10 minutes, Ayoto saw Kinoshita Mai returning to him with a tea tray containing two teacups.

"Please use tea. It has just been brewed, be careful when scalding it."
To be continued...