Qingdeng!【5000】

Edo, a commercial street—

After noon, the weather became clearer.

In winter, the warm sunshine is particularly rare, slanted from the cloudless sky. The figures of Qingdeng and his group are cast on the red clay road that is extremely compacted by countless feet, countless hooves, and countless wheels.

Looking from the perspective engraved by Qingdeng and his group, the shop on the right is bathed in the shining sunshine, while the shop on the left is immersed in the relative shadows.

The strong contrast between light and shadow brings a distinct texture like oil painting to this downtown area with a very high popularity in Edo.

Men and women of different classes, identities and clothing are bustling with each other, and they are driving to return.

The cold wind blew from time to time, holding snow particles tightened the clothes of every pedestrian.

The shops are filled with a wide range of goods, izakaya, tea house, and fruit house, and the tempting fragrance of tea and dessert lingering at the nose.

For Edo people, these are just ordinary sights that are visible every day, and I have been tired of seeing them for a long time.

But for a young man walking in front of Aoden... for this young man who is like a canary and has been detained in the "big iron cage" in Edo Castle for many years, these street scenes are so fresh and interesting.

"Is this the Guangxi Road in the inner gate of Jinqiao Yumen? It's really better to see it at first sight than to hear it."

Tokugawa Ishimaki looked left and right like Liu Laolao who entered the Grand View Courtyard, looking at it with bright eyes, stopping from time to time, and focusing on looking at something or someone.

"Mom is big...ah, no, sister, what is that? It smells so good."

"Oh, that one."

Tianzhangyuan, who was walking side by side with Tokugawa Ishimatsu, smiled and replied:

"That's the special delicacy of Kanto: text-stewed. It is made of mixing batter with various ingredients and pouring it on a hot iron plate. When eating, it is shoveled a little with a special small spoon, then press it on the iron plate, and then cook it to make it crispy and then eat it."

"Oh! It turns out that is just a text-burning! It feels quite similar to Osaka's Okayaka. Daming, who has heard of text-burning, was finally able to see its true appearance today! Sister, why don't we go and taste it together?"

Tianzhangyuan nodded lightly without hesitation:

"What's wrong? Jujun, Sazhong, Yazhong. Do you want to come and have a meal together? I'll treat you~~"

Tianzhangyuan turned his head back and stood lined up behind her and Tokugawa Ishishi, the second sister asked.

At this time, Qingdeng no longer wore the new clothes specially purchased for the New Year, but changed into very simple clothes.

A brown cotton coat made of rough linen; an ordinary black long hawk; a low-edged hat that covers most of Qingdeng's face.

In addition, Qing Deng's sword was also replaced.

The furious ones are still the furious ones, but the devil and gods have been replaced by an ordinary sword that is in shape with the public.

The knife changed, the style of dressing changed, and most of the face was blocked, exuding a "simple" atmosphere of a countryman from head to toe... Don't talk about others, even if it is Miyaki Kinoshita, Sanako and the Mainji here are probably not able to recognize this "old hat" as Aoden at the first time.

"Mr. Yu Du, thank you for your kindness."

Sazhong took the lead.

"But I'm not hungry yet, so I won't eat it now."

Yachong stammered and echoed:

"Me, so do I."

"You two don't eat...what are you?"

Tianzhangyuan focused his attention on Qingdeng, who was standing in the center of the second sisters.

"Jujun, can you eat it?"

Qing Deng thought for a while and nodded:

"Then... I'm more respectful than obedience."

Although Aoden was not hungry, God knew when the mother and son planned to visit in Edo Microwave.

Therefore, for the sake of caution, it is better to eat more food and save more energy.

"You're welcome, eat with your stomach open!"

Tianzhangyuan smiled and then joked:

"I still have the money to eat text and cook until I have enough money."

Tokugawa Ishimaki took the lead and led everyone to the stall not far away that was constantly emitting an attractive fragrance, and now he didn't have to queue up to burn the stall.

"boss!"

Three white jade fingers were raised in Tianzhangyuan.

"Three pieces of text burn!"

With the two identities of Odori Office and the Shin-Oriental General, the Tenzhangyuan, which frequently travels between Edo Castle and the Tsukigu Shrine, is naturally far more familiar with the customs and culture of Edo than Tokugawa Ishishi, and knows better how to deal with the common people in Edo.

"Okay!" The stall owner responded enthusiastically.

After a moment, each holding a steaming piece of text to burn Qingdeng, Tianzhangyuan and Tokugawa Ishimatsu, sat in a row on a bench next to the stall, and ate roasted roast.

Text-Bao is just an ordinary folk snack that can be seen everywhere in the corners and alleys of Edo.

For Aoden, the text-stewed food sold at this stall tasted good, but it was just that - but Tokugawa Ishimatsu ate it with relish.

I saw him holding the words that had just been out of the pot, looking here, smelling there, looking at it for a long time, looking at it like admiring artworks, then picking up a piece and putting it in his mouth.

While chewing, he nodded, and his eyes were filled with surprise and joy.

"boss!"

Tokugawa Ishimao raised his head and said to the stall owner with a Kishu accent that was too standard to be more standard:

“Your craftsmanship is really good!”

"Thank you for the compliment!"

The stall owner laughed a few times.

"Customer, from your accent, you must be from Jizhou, right?"

"oh?"

Tokugawa Ieshima raised his eyebrows.

"Your ears are so powerful! Yes, I am from Jizhou!"

Tokugawa Ishiki sat upright slightly and adjusted his clothes.

"I am the vassal of Kishu: Asano Shimoshi. This is my sister, these two should be my servants, and this is my bodyguard."

Tokugawa Ishiki's fingers pointed to the Tianzhangyuan, the second sisters and Aoden.

"Hahaha, I have sold text burns in Edo for more than 30 years! People from all over the world have seen it, so they naturally have a good ear-power!"

"Kizhou is so good! It is both rich and has a good location. It is not only close to the holy land of Takano Mountain, but also not far from Kyoto and Osaka. Whether it is shopping in a big city or praying to gods and Buddhas, it is easy!"

Takano Mountain: The Monyama of the Japanese Tantric Shinyan Sect, this sacred Japanese Buddhist land with a history of thousands of years is located in the territory of the Kishu vassal state.

"Look at your outfits... are you travelers?"

“Yeah, yes.”

Tokugawa Ishima answered.

"I'm not sure about it. Since I was young, I have been willing to visit all the famous places and historical sites in the world. Edo is the largest city in Japan. Isn't it a pity if I don't come and take a look at it in person?"

Speaking of this, Tokugawa Ishimaki moved his eyes, glanced at the street scene around him, and his mouth slightly raised.

"This trip to Edo is really worthy. The greatness and prosperity of Edo is indeed worthy of its reputation."

Tokugawa Ieshima, a "outsider", praised Edo as a "old Edo man" and seemed to make the stall owner very happy.

"That's of course!"

The stall owner put his hands on his hips and showed a look of pride on his face.

"This place is the shogun's residence! How could it be not big enough or prosperous enough?"

"..." Tokugawa Ishiki said nothing, and glanced at the stall owner meaningfully.

After a while, I heard him say quietly:

"Well... I really hope this city can continue to flourish like this..."

Tokugawa Ishiki closed his eyes and exhaled.

When he opened his eyes again, he cooked all the words in his hand in a few seconds.

"Boss, thank you for your hospitality. See you again if you have the chance. If you have a chance, I will definitely come back."

"Okay! Official, I wish your trip a smooth and complete!"

"Hahaha! OK! Thank you for your good words!"

Under the leadership of Tokugawa Ishimaki, Aoden and his group left the Wenzi burn stall in a swagger.

"July Lord."

Suddenly, the De family turned their heads and asked Qingdeng who was walking behind him.
To be continued...