In the courtyard, the princess was already seated, and the maid sitting in front of the stove made a soft sound from the tea brush in her hand, blending with the sound of snowflakes falling to the ground.
"The blood is soaring to the sky, and the killing is in full swing." Although he did not follow him out, Keisuke Takeuchi, the deputy officer of Onmyoliao, has been divining the good or bad luck of the war.
At this time, blood rushed out, and he subconsciously thought that Yamada Shinichi was killed.
At the same time as he breathed a sigh of relief, Keisuke Takeuchi couldn't help but secretly sighed.
To be honest, Yamada Shinichi was just a country samurai. If the princess hadn't invited him and the prince was seriously ill, he would never have come because of a country samurai.
In the Yin-Yang House, my status is second only to the Yin-Yang Head. Wouldn't it be possible to send an Yin-Yang Master over for some trivial matters
But although the prince does not hold real power, the princess is the princess of the Fujiwara family. The Fujiwara family is extremely powerful, and I will never dare to underestimate it. In other words, even if I accompany Seimei, I can reach the four directions that are beyond the reach of Onmyoji. Wasn't it just that he served Nozomi Fujiwara and got the recommendation
But when I came to the palace, I met Yamada Shinichi and found that Yamada was very unusual. This made Keisuke Takeuchi very puzzled. However, the matter was urgent and there was no time to explore the origin of the other party. Now that I see the blood boiling, I feel a little sad.
At this time, the maid said respectfully: "Here comes the tea."
"Ah, thank you."
Keisuke Takeuchi respectfully took the tea bowl in accordance with the etiquette of the tea ceremony. He felt that his heart suddenly became peaceful, and all his worries were dissolved into the tea, and he drank it all immediately.
He just returned the tea bowl to the maid, glanced at the courtyard, and saw a cold wind blowing from the trees, and a feeling of uneasiness suddenly passed through his heart.
"Presumably, if Yamada hadn't gone through this matter, he might have achieved something in the future. It's too late to say anything now."
Thinking of this, Takeuchi Keisuke smiled: "Princess, look, there are blood clouds rolling in the east. This is a good sign. Yamada must have been killed. You can rest easy."
"No, I have never seen Yamada's body, and I still feel uneasy." The princess continued to look towards him.
Takeuchi Keisuke's smile froze, and then he became a little dissatisfied.
Although he was inferior to the princess and she respected her, as an onmyoji, it was really hard for him to accept that she was questioned about her divination.
If it wasn't for the Fujiwara family, he would probably have walked away.
The maid was in great awe of Keisuke Takeuchi and believed him immediately after hearing what he said.
One of the female officers persuaded: "Princess, Yamada is just a vulgar country samurai. Haven't you seen Takeuchi-sama's divination skills before? Since Takeuchi-sama said that Yamada has been executed, there will be no lie. You have been tired for a day." , why not go and take a rest now, His Royal Highness still needs you."
Others also advised him.
The princess's face was slightly sullen, but she still nodded and sighed: "Oh, is that true? Then let people clean up the palace properly, and never let filth enter the inner courtyard again."
Then he bowed slightly to Keisuke Takeuchi: "You have worked really hard for what happened today. When His Highness the Prince wakes up, I will definitely take credit for you."
Regardless of what he thinks in his heart, Takeuchi Keisuke should still have a smile on his face and be humble: "This is what I should do, if not..."
Just as he was talking, he noticed that the princess and maid facing him were showing signs of panic, as if they had seen an incredible sight. He paused in his heart and turned around immediately.
"Ah!" A blood-stained warrior fell heavily at the door of the inner courtyard, followed by another person.
"Yamada! You, how are you still alive?" Seeing the young samurai come in, his wooden sword was dripping blood. Although he looked outstanding, he looked like an evil ghost. Keisuke Takeuchi trembled and felt terrified in his heart.
Yamada Shinichi is still alive, who is the dead person divined
Could it be one of the Four Heavenly Kings, or even more than one
This is so ridiculous!
Minamoto Yorimitsu will not die, but these four samurai will not die, and these four are the top samurai, and it is horrifying to be beheaded by a country samurai!
Takeuchi Keisuke didn't dare to think deeply. When he saw the young man coming over with a stern expression, he immediately pinched his fingers and recited a curse.
"Shikigami Binding!"
Following the spell, spiritual power, like a fishing net, instantly covers the opponent.
This is Keisuke Takeuchi's unique skill. Being able to sit in the position of deputy minister in Onmyo Lao, his method is naturally not just about divination.
Although he is not as famous as Onmyoji and some Onmyojis who are famous for their attacks, Keisuke Takeuchi also has ways to protect himself, which is the one that consumes the most spiritual power.
But at the same time, it is also the most powerful technique.
Although it can only last for a short while, as long as the opponent is firmly trapped, you can order someone to kill him.
How could an Onmyoji be like a crude samurai, wielding a sword to kill people
Even if a monster is restrained, it can still be killed with this spell, let alone a human warrior of flesh and blood!
Takeuchi Keisuke even regretted that he remembered this technique too late. If Yamada had used this technique before he could escape, how could there be the current crisis
Seeing the light net covering the person in an instant, Takeuchi Keisuke shouted: "Hurry up and kill him."
As he spoke, he didn't dare to relax and recited the incantation more intently. Seeing the flexibility of a maid, he immediately pulled out his short sword and rushed towards her, tightening the net of spiritual power even more tightly.
"Peng!" He tightened his grip even tighter and bumped into a thick and towering being.
Clearly looking at it, it was Yamada Shinichi who was covered, but what he felt in his inspiration was completely different. What was being restrained was vaguely a mountain!
Takeuchi Keisuke was immediately struck by the backlash, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Before he wanted to speak, he saw a cold light from the corner of his eye.
"ah!"
From the perspective of others, the scene is actually like this: Onmyoji recited a curse, and the next moment the sword flashed, and with the blood spurting out, there was nothing on the Onmyoji's neck, and a head fell to the ground, rolling on the ground. In the snow, his eyebrows were still moving, and he seemed not to die immediately.
All this happened in an instant. At the same time as the maid screamed, Yamada Shinichi jumped up, and under the horrified gaze of everyone, he slashed straight at the princess with a flash of his sword.
Izumi Shikibu, who was shivering on one side, had been working hard to reduce her presence. Until this moment, she could no longer control her emotions and let out a shrill scream.
Pei Ziyun didn't pay attention to her and the maid's screams, and slashed with his sword, only a hair's length away from the princess's eyebrows.
In an instant, this moment paused, and a shadow withdrew from the princess. She had a graceful figure. In terms of appearance, she was several times more beautiful than the princess of the Fujiwara family. She was absolutely stunning!
The woman escaped in panic, but Pei Ziyun showed no mercy at all. The sword light did not hesitate, just turned and slashed her down.
"Poof" the woman's bonnet was chopped off, and her black hair fell instantly. Her appearance was so beautiful that it was indescribable, but this was not the first thing that attracted everyone's attention. On top of the woman's head, a pair of horns that could be called evil spirits were also exposed. In front of everyone.
"Ah, it's an evil spirit!" Even the maid who had wanted to rush over to protect the princess to the death couldn't help but look frightened and stopped.
Pei Ziyun's knife was resisted by the horn, but the next moment, the horn separated, and a bunch of blood stains were evenly divided into two pieces from her forehead to the center of her eyebrows, and from the tip of her nose to her chin.
This time, she remained motionless in place. In an instant, white flames suddenly rose and engulfed her.
As the flames burned, a stench also spread.
By this time, who could not guess what was going on
It wasn't Yamada Shinichi who was responsible, it was clearly the princess who was possessed by an evil spirit!
Pei Ziyun killed the evil ghost and took a look inside the room. Although the prince was still alive, it was not long ago. As for the princess, she had been injured by the sword energy and would definitely die in a few days. There was no need to make up for it.
As soon as his ears tilted, he put away the knife and came out calmly.
The courtyard was silent for a long time before everyone woke up. After looking at each other, they rushed towards the princess who fainted on the ground. As for where the warrior who had just killed the evil ghost went, they did not dare to care, let alone look.
Almost at the same time, Watanabe Tsuna and Usui Sadamitsu, who had just chased out, rushed back with blood-red eyes.
"Princess! Yamada is cunning and comes back again. We have fallen into a trap!"
As a result, when he returned to the inner courtyard, he saw that the princess was unconscious and was being called by a group of maids, while Keisuke Takeuchi, the deputy minister of Onmyoliao, had been separated from her head. Suddenly, a chill washed away her anger.
Watanabe Tsuna casually grabbed a maid and asked sharply: "Is Yamada here?"
"He, he..." The maid, who had experienced a fright, could not speak under this ferocious expression.
Watanabe Tsuna was filled with hatred, pushed her away, and rushed inside.
"Watanabe-kun, don't rush into His Highness the Prince!" Usui Sadamitsu still knew some sense of propriety. Although he felt sad and angry, he still reminded his colleagues.
At this moment, someone inside shouted: "Come here, His Highness the Prince, the Prince has gone!"
"Hateful!" Watanabe Tsunayoshi stamped his foot, knowing that not only did he lose the general today, but he also failed the mission, how could he see Minamoto no Yorimitsu
But the moment he turned around, a plan suddenly occurred to him.
"Usui-kun, Yamada was so rebellious and rebellious that he actually killed the prince. We must report this to Duke Laiguang and Minister Zuo immediately. These people who destroy humanity must be punished by everyone!"
"This..." Usui Sadamitsu hesitated. Although Yamada Shinichi was able to kill him, His Highness the Prince was not killed by the other party. He was already seriously ill. Even Takeuchi Keisuke couldn't do anything about it. Why should Yamada do anything more
But when he looked up, he saw Watanabe Tsuna's eyes filled with tears. Thinking of his two companions who died tragically at the hands of Yamada Shinichi, Usui Sadamitsu immediately made up his mind and said coldly: "Yes, I will report to Lord Laikou and Minister Zuo right away. We will mobilize a large army to kill this traitor."
Watanabe Tsuna patted his shoulder: "I'm here, and I'll look for you later. You have to be careful. If you encounter Yamada, don't be too eager to fight. You just need to notify him - as long as you don't like to fight, Yamada can't kill you."
Now that two people have been lost, only two of the Four Heavenly Kings are left. If they are defeated one by one again, the number of Heian Kyo who can control Yamada Shinichi will be reduced again.
Now, it is time to mobilize Lai Guanggong's colleagues and ask Minister Zuo to order the pursuit of Yamada Shinichi.
Although the use of human sea tactics was originally disdained by samurai, the blood feud had to be avenged. In order to kill the evil thieves and avenge his companions, he no longer had to worry about much at the moment.
When Usui Sadamitsu met his eyes, he understood what Watanabe Tsuna was thinking. He nodded heavily and ran out of the prince's residence.
Looking at Usui Sadamitsu's retreating back, Watanabe Tsuna was stunned and even had the illusion that the three of the Four Heavenly Kings were walking away into the distance with their backs to him, never looking back, leaving only him behind. one person.
This ominous feeling made Tsuna Watanabe feel even more resentful, and he turned towards the princess and the maid.
Since we want to ask the left minister Fujiwara Michinaga to order Yamada Shinichi to be killed, the cause of the prince's death must be pinned on Yamada Shinichi. Regardless of whether it is Yamada or not, the result must be Yamada's death!
(End of chapter)