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The faint fragrance lingered in front of Qing Deng's nose.

Due to the angle, her snow-white, delicate neck jumped into Qing Deng's field of vision clearly.

It must be said that her "looking from below" was too lethal.

She looked pitiful, like a cute little animal, which greatly stimulated the desire to protect her.

If it were an innocent boy who had no experience and was inexperienced, he would be so fascinated after receiving Zi Yang's attractive sight that he couldn't even tell the directions.

Obviously, Qing Deng had nothing to do with the term "innocent boy".

After marrying three stunning wives, his threshold for "beauty" had been raised very high.

Just a glance could not shake his mind.

He looked normal and smiled faintly:

"Please forgive me, I really can't spare time recently."

"I have to govern Qinjin, lead the Shinsengumi, and manage the Hachioji thousands of people a hundred miles away. I am so busy that I wish I could borrow the cat's claws to use."

"Not to mention Gion, I rarely come to Kyoto now."

After saying that, he raised the wine glass in his hand and drank it all.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ziyang half-closed his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved into the shape of a cat's mouth.

"It doesn't matter. I am satisfied to see you, a great hero, occasionally~~"

As she said that, she picked up the wine bottle again and filled a glass for Qing Deng.

While pouring the wine, she blinked a few times, and her eyes were filled with gentle autumn waves.

Seeing this, Qing Deng was secretly shocked and thought to himself:

——The skill of "Kyoto's No. 1 Geisha" is getting more and more profound...

This is not the first time that Zi Yang has accompanied Qing Deng at a banquet.

Although he already had the corresponding experience, after another personal contact with the other party, Qing Deng once again deeply realized that the woman who can dominate the geisha industry is really not an ordinary person!

Among the various women that Qing Deng knows, the only ones who can compete with Zi Yang in appearance are Tenshoin Atsuhime and "Edo's No. 1 Beauty" Sanako.

Compared to Sanako's elegance, Awu's gentleness, Souji's liveliness, and Tenshoin's eccentricity, Zi Yang is another type of woman.

Although it seems very impolite to use such words to describe a woman, but... Qing Deng really can't think of any other alternative words except "saucy"!

Zi Yang's "saucy" is not the kind of "saucy" that is full of dust.

Rather, it is... full of charm, extremely enchanting, and "slutty" that makes men crazy and intoxicated.

Although geishas and prostitutes are two completely different professions, their essence is the same - they both make a living by "pleasing men".

Because they cannot sell their bodies, geishas have to find other ways and work hard to attract men.

Language, expressions, small movements... from head to toe, from inside to outside, they turn their whole bodies into weapons to attract men.

Say words that men like to hear.

Show an expression that men like to see.

Repeatedly tease men's heartstrings with ambiguous actions.

In this way, men can remember her and pamper her, and their own fame and performance can rise rapidly.

It is no exaggeration to say that every geisha with a little fame is a master of seducing... no, attracting men!

And Shiyang, who is striving to reach the top of Gion, is even more outstanding among them.

How to make a man fall in love with you quickly - for this question, I am afraid that you can't find a woman who has a better say than Ziyang in the whole Kyoto.

Her charm skills have reached the level of perfection.

Over time, "attracting men" has almost become her instinct.

Even if she wants to correct it, I am afraid she can't correct it.

Therefore, the actions that Ziyang just made that seemed to be tempting Qingdeng should be habitual, not deliberate.

At the same time, it is precisely because "attracting men" has become her instinct that it is difficult to describe Ziyang's charm with specific words.

Although Tianzhangyuan always gives people a sense of coquettishness, her "coquettishness" is superficial.

The reason is just because she has a charming face full of coquettishness.

As long as you get in touch with her, you can quickly find that her essence is a little devil who likes to play pranks and likes to tease people.

Qingdeng used to jokingly call Tianzhangyuan a "succubus" - now it seems that the title is about to change.

Only Tianzhangyuan, who has a charming face but a naughty heart, is so weak!

In comparison, Ziyang is the real "succubus"!

Her natural beauty, coupled with the charm skills she has cultivated through hard work, makes her a succubus, just like a "walking female hormone", making thousands of men surrender to her.

Of course, although Ziyang has many captives under her skirt, Qingdeng is not one of them.

On the one hand, it is because Qingdeng is a pure love warrior who is loyal and not close to women.

Ziyang's charm is indeed immersive, but Qingdeng still feels that the three beautiful wives at home make him more fascinated.

As for the other hand... he has been secretly guarding against Ziyang.

In order to fight against the shogunate and the pro-shogunate forces, Choshu really did everything possible.

In fact, the power possessed by geishas and prostitutes is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people-they are the people in the market who are most often exposed to the upper class, no one else!

You can always see dignitaries in the geisha district and the entertainment district.

No matter whether you are a wealthy merchant or a high-ranking official, you will always reveal your flaws in front of a beauty.

Using the "beauty trap" to seduce others and obtain information... This trick is not new.

Female ninjas specialize in this.

Although there are indeed female ninjas who specialize in fighting and infiltration in this world - Awu belongs to this category - it cannot be denied that the initial function of female ninjas is to collect information through the "beauty trap".

As early as the Warring States Period, Takeda Shingen had trained and employed a large number of female ninjas.

He selected beautiful women from the orphans of the war, and after careful training, he ordered them to disguise themselves as shrine maidens who preached everywhere - the identity of a priest is convenient for traveling around the country and is not easy to attract attention - while touring around the country to perform dances and sell their bodies, while collecting information.

Because they wander around and disguise themselves as shrine maidens, they are also called "walking shrine maidens".

To this day, "walking shrine maidens" who sell their bodies as their main business and preach as their sideline are still widely present, but they are no longer well-trained female ninjas.

Since the "August 18th Coup", Choshu has sent countless spies to Kyoto. Although great efforts have been made, the process has not been smooth.

Qinjin, Aizu and Satsuma have joined forces to strictly control the various checkpoints into the capital.

Once they meet people from Choshu, they will be arrested directly and sent to prison for interrogation. They would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.

Under the strong blockade of the "Qinhui Satsuma Coalition", Choshu suffered a lot, and the spies sent out returned in defeat in most cases.

Therefore, Choshu had to find other ways to collect intelligence from Kyoto.

In the end, they set their sights on Gion and Shimabara.

Not long ago, Qing Deng received credible news: Choshu spent a huge amount of money to buy a large number of geishas and prostitutes in Gion and Shimabara.

Under the offensive of money, it is not difficult to bribe these women who are blinded by money.

In this way, Choshu successfully built a secret "female ninja group" in Kyoto without anyone noticing!

Choshu gave them only one task: to extract confidential information from the dignitaries around them while accompanying them to drink and sell smiles!

It must be said that this trick is very effective.

When they were drunk, many people were led by the nose and important information was taken away without knowing it.

As we all know, once a man sits at the wine table and there are beauties accompanying him, his IQ will drop sharply.

After a few glasses of strong liquor and being coaxed by the beauties around him, his self-esteem and vanity will all come out.

In order to show off in front of the beauties and to please the beauties, they can say anything.

Qing Deng has seen too many such things.

As early as when he was a little confidant of Edo Kitabansho-jo, he had seen such scenes at banquets and receptions again and again.

Those high-ranking officials and businessmen who were serious in normal times became talkative after swallowing two mouthfuls of horse urine.

They said everything they should and shouldn't say, which was outrageous.

Therefore, from the moment Ziyang sat beside him, Qingdeng was secretly alert and always kept a certain physical and psychological distance from him.

Qingdeng's acquaintance with Ziyang can be traced back to the time when he just arrived in Kyoto.

Not long after he went to Kyoto, he met Ziyang by chance.

Even so, they were not familiar with each other to the point of knowing each other inside and out.

To Qingdeng, Ziyang was just "someone he happened to know".

What kind of person was she under her "succubus" appearance? Was she loyal to the shogunate or to the exorcism of the barbarians? Did she have an affair with Choshu?

Qingdeng couldn't answer these questions clearly.

However, there is one thing he is very sure of - it is absolutely right to be vigilant and suspicious in front of Ziyang to prevent trouble before it happens!

After filling Qingdeng's glass with wine, Ziyang said delicately:

"Your Highness, when I learned that you were coming to Gion, I was so happy! It's been so long since I saw you, I can't wait to talk to you more!"

Qingdeng smiled:

"Then we are still quite destined, we can always see each other every once in a while."

For today's welcoming banquet, Qingdeng had only two requirements, one was grand, and the other was solemn.

For this reason, after obtaining Qingdeng's approval, the person in charge of arranging this banquet quickly contacted Gion and hired a geisha with outstanding talents.

When the news that "Rinpoche is preparing to hold a banquet in Gion" spread, Gion suddenly broke out in a big sensation!

From the perspective of ordinary people, Qingdeng is already a noble existence below one person and above ten thousand people.

Regardless of his prestige and social status, his high official position alone makes the general public stare with wide eyes and tremble their lips.

Throughout the ages, it has always been common for geishas to rise to prominence and become phoenixes.

Because they often come into contact with the upper class, there are always geishas who are very lucky to be favored by nobles and taken as concubines.

In fact, there are indeed many geishas who dream of "marrying into the Tachibana residence".

In short, in the eyes of geishas, ​​if they can establish a relationship with the King of Kings, it will definitely be a hundred benefits and no harm!

Now there is such a precious opportunity to make a familiar face in front of the King of Kings, how can they let it go?

So, an extremely fierce "battle" was launched!

"I happen to be free that day, please let me go!"

"Sister, your leg injury has not healed yet, let me go this time!"

"You are too young. You cannot handle such a grand banquet."

"Oh ho ho ho~~Sister, you are joking."

"Aiya~~Sister, you are the one, you have to have a certain temper when joking."

"..."

"..."

"Oh."

"snort!"

At the beginning, the geishas fought fiercely and used various methods. It was like eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing his magical powers.

In the end, this "battle" continued until Ziyang came out to express his position.

"The slave family is willing to serve the benevolent king" - as soon as these words came out, the dispute immediately disappeared.

joke! Who has the ability to compete with the "No. 1 Geisha in Kyoto"?

In this way, Ziyang and his team were successfully selected without any hindrance.

As the most beautiful and famous geisha in Kyoto, those who admire Zi Yang and want to drink with Zi Yang can line up from Kyoto to Edo.

However, one should also know that just because of Ziyang's status, not all cats and dogs can see her.

As for inviting Ziyang to the banquet and having Ziyang accompany the wine, that would be even more difficult!

In a word: If you are not a well-known big shot, don’t even think about contacting Ziyang!

In fact, the customers Ziyang has always received are indeed no ordinary people.

They are either princes, nobles, or celebrities.

Because it was difficult to invite Zi Yang, over time, "inviting Zi Yang to the banquet" gradually became a matter of great dignity and something that could be bragging to others.

Ziyang's "active registration and joining the Orange Family Banquet" this time further proves that the gap between people may be even greater than the gap between people and dogs!

The goddess that countless people wanted to see but could not meet, actually rushed to serve Qingdeng... If this matter spread, I am afraid countless people would be jealous of Qingdeng, and they would go crazy with jealousy.

"Mr. Tojo, where are you from? Judging from your accent, you are from Edo, right?"

"I am not from Edo, but I have lived in Edo for a long time, so I lost my local accent early on, and I speak with an Edo accent."

Qingden raised his eyes and looked at Tojo Shintaro beside him - he was having a lively conversation with the geisha next to him.

I have to say that the geisha who is serving him has really high professionalism.

Even though the guest officer in front of him was an uncle with a slovenly appearance and a shabby appearance, he still had a smile on his face and didn't show anything strange.

On the other hand, Nagakura Shinpachi and Harada Sanosuke got more and more excited as they played.

Even Shannan Keisuke, who has never been close to women, rarely interacts with geisha at this time.

"Nowadays, when people talk about 'respecting the king and repelling the barbarians' and 'integration of public and military affairs', they subconsciously think that they are opposed to each other. But privately, they think that these two trends of thought do not conflict with each other! The imperial court is very important, but the shogunate is equally important!"

Shannan Keisuke was eloquent and explained the similarities and differences between the "Respect for Responsibility" and the "Subaku Theory" very seriously.

The geisha next to him had a blank look on his face, and was stunned for a while.

How should I put it... This scene made Qingdeng recall the events of his previous life.

In his previous life, he had a buddy who was an avid seal fan and even claimed to be a practicing seal spirit.

When he went out to play with his girl, he very seriously explained to her the similarities and differences between seals and sea lions, and why seals are keen on belly pats. Afterwards, the girl never contacted him again.

However, this is indeed Shannan Keisuke's style.

Although he has an elegant and handsome face, his personality is very dull. He only has career in his eyes and does not understand the heart of women.

Everyone was busy having fun with the geisha, and Qingto, who had nothing to do, could only chat with Ziyang, who was serving beside him.

"Time flies so fast. It feels like I only met you yesterday."

"In the blink of an eye, your fame has risen to a new level. You have become the master of a city and a place, and you have also married three beautiful wives. It is really gratifying."

"Although it's a little late to congratulate you now, I still wish you a happy wedding! A house full of children and grandchildren!"

Speaking of this, Ziyang paused for a moment, and then a look of longing appeared on his face.

"Uniting with your lover and starting a family... Your Highness, this must feel wonderful, right?"

As soon as the other party finished speaking, Qingdeng asked half-jokingly:

"Miss Ziyang, from what you said, you seem to be looking forward to marriage."

Ziyang smiled sweetly.

"It's better to say 'curiosity' than 'admiration'."

The joking tone in Qingdeng's tone became a little more intense.

"Just a few words can't explain the beauty of starting a family with your lover. If you are really curious, should you consider getting married?"

Zi Yang spread his hands.

"If the slave family gets married, I don't know how many men will be heartbroken."

"So, for the sake of their lives, I'll keep things as they are for now."

After saying that, she winked playfully and then added.

"Besides, once you get married, you won't be able to become a geisha anymore. You don't want to retire so soon."

"Anyway, for me, finding a good man to marry is just a piece of cake, so there's no need to rush."

Hearing this, Qingdeng raised his eyebrows lightly, a look of confusion appearing on his cheeks.

"Oh? That's really weird."

"As far as I know, no geisha wants to stay in this business for a long time."

"Once you meet a suitable husband-in-law, you can't wait to run to him immediately to escape this muddy swamp."

"The result is interesting for you. You can escape as soon as possible and become a noble lady enjoying prosperity, but you still stay in Gion and don't want to leave."

Zi Yang smiled and said quietly:

"One day I will retire, get married, and become an ordinary citizen, but that will not be today."

"As for which day, it can only be arranged by the gods~~"

From a certain perspective, Zi Yang is a very strange woman.

Although geishas are glamorous, their social position...to put it bluntly is "men's playthings", which is the lowest class.

Moreover, geishas are typical youth jobs.

No matter how powerful and famous a geisha is, once she is old and ugly, she will definitely be greeted by people leaving and tea cold.

At that time, she will either turn to behind the scenes and become a teacher to train geishas, ​​or change careers directly and do other jobs, or get married directly and spend the rest of her life in a dull way of raising a husband and children.

As a succubus, there are naturally countless people who love and pursue Zi Yang.

There are also many people who love her to death, and it seems that they will not marry anyone other than Zi Yang in this life.

Among her suitors, there are many good girls with clean backgrounds and good family backgrounds, and many of them are even willing to marry Ziyang as their legal wife.

For a geisha, being able to marry into a wealthy family as a legal wife is a great blessing! This is not just smoke coming out of the ancestral grave, but fire coming out of the ancestral grave!

On the other hand, there are also many people who covet her beauty and want to take advantage of her power to do improper things to her.

However... whether it is someone who strives to pursue her or someone who coerces and bribes her, Ziyang never changes her cold attitude.

In the face of others' pursuit, she politely declined.

In the face of others' coercion, she is good at dancing with long sleeves, responding to the situation and changing, and turning danger into safety.

In this way, until today, no man has successfully conquered this most beautiful woman in Kyoto.

Our ancestors said it well, there is a saying that "it is best not to have it.", "A wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a secret lover."

The more pure and innocent she was, and the more she didn't let men touch her, the more people who admired her felt itchy.

This added a touch of mystery to her.

And this mysterious color, in turn, raised her value and influence, making her more and more famous.

I don't know when Ziyang's name of "untainted by dust" became widely known, and it has become her golden signboard.

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…

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes.

About half an hour later, the cheerful atmosphere at the banquet gradually faded, and only a little aftertaste remained.

Suddenly, Tojo Shintaro raised the bottle of wine beside his legs, drank it all in one gulp, and then said:

"Your Highness, although the banquet is enjoyable, but... I am still worried about the current security in Kyoto."

"Before setting off for Kyoto, I have heard a little about the current situation in Kyoto."

"Although it is a bit hasty, I want to know the details of the current anti-bandit business as soon as possible, so as to prepare for the next work."

"Now, can you please dismiss the others?"

Qing Deng was stunned at first, and then his eyes showed appreciation.

He turned his head and glanced at Zi Yang beside him.

How could Zi Yang, who has trained his emotional intelligence to the maximum level, not understand the meaning of Qing Deng's eyes?

She nodded slightly with understanding, and then stood up and asked the other geishas to leave.

Pada, pada, pada, pada, pada... After the footsteps of Ziyang and others gradually faded away, and after confirming that they were really far away, Qing Deng cleared his throat:

"Well... let's not talk too much, let's pick out the most important things first."

"According to reliable intelligence, the rebels in Choshu often go in and out of a hotel called "Ikedaya."

The transition chapter is over, and the famous "Ikedaya Incident" will officially begin tomorrow.

PS: My nephew was diagnosed with the new crown and had a repeated fever. He cried all day yesterday, crying so much that his eyes were swollen and his voice was hoarse (tearful leopard head.jpg) There is no special medicine to take, so I can only take some medicine to relieve the pain and slowly endure it. Alas... I feel very heavy... So the number of words today is relatively small, please forgive me (leopard head crying.jpg)