Even through a layer of fabric, Qingdeng could clearly feel the "turbulent waves".

When Qingto first met Kinoshita Mai, she was just growing taller.

After 3 years, she has made great progress in various aspects.

Although it still cannot be compared with Sanako and Tianzhangin, it is still very amazing in size.

But the strange thing is-she never grew taller.

At first, Kinoshita Mai didn't care much about her height.

According to the average level of adult women in the Edo period, Mai Kinoshita, who is 1.5 meters tall, is already considered a "tall" type.

However... ever since she met the taller Sanako, she has become particularly concerned about her height and doesn't like others saying she is short.

One day, Qingden saw Mai Kinoshita sneaking into a certain drugstore and cautiously asked: Boss, is there any medicine that can make people grow taller?

The boss said bluntly: "If this kind of medicine had existed, I would have been rich long ago."

That day, Kinoshita Mai was as depressed as if she knew for the first time that there was evil in the world...

"Oh? Ah Wu, are you sure you want to help me with the account?"

Kinoshita Mai nodded vigorously:

"I'm willing to try it!"

Her words awakened Qingdeng.

He almost forgot - Kinoshita Mai is one of the few people in the Shinsengumi who knows how to look after accounts.

Every one of the Shinsengumi generals is a big boss.

The only people who can be considered intellectuals are Shannan Keisuke, Serizawa Kamo, Toudo Heisuke and Sanako.

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Among them, only Shannan Keisuke knows some accounting knowledge.

The other three people - even the most educated Sanako, knew nothing about accounting books - because "mathematics" and "accounting" were not included in Yamato Nadeshiko's traditional curriculum.

Kinoshita Mai is not bragging, "keeping accounts" is indeed one of her specialties.

Looking back on the past, every time Qing Teng went to Thousand Things House, he could always see her sitting in front of her desk, concentrating on keeping accounts.

Until we find a suitable candidate for the room director, we can really rely on her.

However, Qingden seemed to have remembered something, and a look of thought appeared on his cheeks.

After a moment, he shook his head:

"Ah Wu, you are already busy enough now, I can't add any more burden to you."

"Instead of forcing you, it would be better to find a capable room director as soon as possible."

In terms of sheer busyness, Kinoshita Mai ranks high among the Shinsengumi generals.

In order to live up to Qingdeng's trust and expectations, she always tightened her nerves and devoted herself to building the ninth division from scratch.

Turning a "novice force" into a "special force" proficient in skills such as infiltrating, picking locks, and climbing over walls is definitely not something that can be accomplished by just shouting a few slogans and using a little blood.

Mai Kinoshita really taught the team members step by step, sharing everything she learned bit by bit.

As far as the results are concerned, her efforts were not only not in vain, but also very effective!

The changes in Division 9 can be said to be rapid, and they are becoming more and more like a "ninja army"!

Qingto has always seen Kinoshita Mai's hard work and conscientiousness.

He did not want to increase the burden on his shoulders more than necessary.

"A Wu, you just need to concentrate on doing your job now."

"You don't have to worry about the rest."

"If you are really too busy in the future and can't find people to spare, I will come back and ask you for help."

Although Qingteng's euphemistic rejection made Kinoshita Mai purse her lips, she didn't say anything more and just said "Okay, I understand."

At this time, Qingdeng changed the subject:

"Let's not talk about work for now, let's get back to the topic. Ah Wu, why did you come to me suddenly?"

Kinoshita Mai chuckled.

"Actually, it's nothing."

"I just want to drag you out."

Qingdeng raised his eyebrows:

"Going out? Where?"

Kinoshita Mai changed into an excited tone:

"It's rare that I have free time today, so I plan to meet Elodie!"

"Qingdeng, are you busy now? If not, why don't we go visit Elodie together!"

"Elodie must also want to see you!"

Elodie——The moment he heard this name, Qingden felt a faint sense of trance, and his body was startled subconsciously.

When was the last time I heard this name...?

Qingden has not seen this blond lolita from France for too long!

Since her family moved to Kyoto, Elodie and her family have lived in seclusion in the eastern suburbs of Kyoto under the arrangement of Boss Kiryu.

As a close friend of the Angoulême family, Qingden would naturally not treat him badly.

They moved into their new house, and Qingdeng immediately went to visit them.

After that, he visited them from time to time.

In order to protect their personal safety, Qingdeng sent additional patrol officers near their residence, which was a disguised form of care.

However, in recent times, various major events have continued to take place.

First Iemo went to Luo, then Hitotsubashi Keiki made a difficult move, then the aggressive British fleet in Edo Bay, and then the "August 18th Coup"...

Qingdeng's energy was being consumed in turn, and he had no chance to breathe. Naturally, he had no time to visit Elodie.

He remembered that the last time he visited Elodie... it was more than 2 months ago.

It was midsummer then, and now it is autumn.

Thinking of this, Qingdeng couldn't help but look ashamed.

——I am really incompetent as a master...

After all, he is also Elodie's sword master.

But as a result, his master was nowhere to be seen for three days, and he did not play the role of "teaching students knowledge and solving doubts" at all.

Whenever he thinks of this, Qingdeng can't help but feel guilty.

Kinoshita Wu flashed her beautiful eyes and looked at Qingteng expectantly, waiting for Qingteng's answer.

Qingdeng turned his head and looked at the sky outside the window, then withdrew his gaze and looked at the "Dajin Book" in front of him.

After thinking for a moment, he quickly reached out his hand and closed the account book heavily.

"Okay, Ah Wu, go change clothes. Let's go meet Elodie together!"

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The two of them were not on a business trip, so they were only wearing private clothes and did not wear light green feathers.

Kinoshita Mai is still the same, dressed in red.

A bright red kimono and a goose-yellow belt.

Her cute little feet without socks are wearing a pair of red button clogs.

Whenever Kinoshita moves her little feet, the wooden clogs will tap on the soles of her feet, making a crisp sound... This sight and sound are something that you will never tire of seeing or listening to - at least Qingden will never tire of seeing it.

Never tire of hearing it.

One of Qingto's hobbies is watching Kinoshita Mai walk, especially when she walks barefoot on the wooden corridor.

If it were not long ago, Qingdeng might just go out without makeup, without wearing a face scarf or a bamboo hat, letting his identity be exposed, and just walking on the street without a care in the world.

But not anymore.

Nowadays, when he goes out for personal matters, he will cover his face carefully to prevent others from recognizing him.

Otherwise, wherever he goes, the people of Kyoto will kneel down.

The rule that "the princes must not look down upon them, and the emperor must not look up to them" applies to all of Japan.

After seeing Qingden, not only the people of Otsu had to kneel, but the people of Kyoto also had to kneel.
To be continued...