Houshin Engi by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ 29. Buseiou's Rebellion 1 - Kashi and Koushi - ------------------------------------------------ [089] 29. Buseiou's Rebellion 1 - Kashi and Koushi - [090] - Seiki Capital - - Houyuu - Sipuxiang: Seiki's Houyuu is still better when compared to Chouka. Bukichi: The peaches are better too, Sipuxiang! Taikuobou: Ah! Ever since the death of Kishou's first son, Hakuyuukou, His position has been passed on to the fourth son, Shuukoutan, who is a very capable governor. - New Year!! Special Sale!! - Taikuobou: But, perhaps, it is too peaceful. Bukichi: Too peaceful? [091] Taikuobou: The citizens of Chouka are poorer, but they are very united. If Seiki goes to war with Chouka right now, Seiki will definitely lose! Bukichi: How can that be...!? Taikuobou: That's the reality! Taikuobou: Besides, Chouka has Buseiou! He's always been a great commander of armies, all of the soldiers trust him very much. Taikuobou: It was a real shame that Buseiou was unable to save Hakuyuukou and allowed him to die. Bukichi: That's true too... Taikuobou: Why do you keep following us!? [092] Bukichi: How can you say that, Master! As long as I'm alive, I will follow you everywhere!! Taikuobou: What is your job supposed to be!? Bukichi: Oh, that's not a problem. I can do anything! Bukichi: How about this, I'll be your secretary! You don't have to pay me! Taikuobou: Eh...... *flashback* Kishou: Taikoubou-dono! You have to visit me, there are still many matters I would like your advice on! I will provide you with all living expenses! Sipuxiang: Goshujin, free food and board! Taikuobou: Sipu, there's no need to say it out loud... [093] - Imperial City Chouka - - Palace of Buseiou - Kashi: Husband... KouHiko: Kashi! [094] Kashi: I will go to visit your sister this year as well. We can only meet once a year during the new year. KouHiko: You wish to visit the palace harem!? *sigh* KouHiko: You must be careful! Men are not allowed into the harem so I can't accompany you... Kashi: .... I understand! [095] Buseiou Kou Hiko has a younger sister named Koushi. She is the third wife of Chuuou, she's been staying in the harem. Every year, on New Year's Eve, is an open day for the harem, allowing outsiders (female only) to visit. Buseiou's wife, Kashi, is very close to Koushi, so she will always make the trip at this time each year. Dakki: Oh? [096] Dakki: Aren't you Buseiou's wife? It's been a while! Kashi: *thinking* Dakki!! Dakki: Come, join me for a drink! Kashi: B..but... Dakki: I will invite Koushi along, let's have a good time together! Kashi: This...this... [097] - Dakki's Audience Hall - Servant: Imperial Concubine Koushi is here! Kashi: Koushi... Koushi: Sister!! Koushi: Didn't I ask you not to come? Don't you realise how bad this place is? Kashi: I'm sorry! I didn't think this would happen! [098] Dakki: Aiyah! Don't pull that gloomy expression! We can discuss anything between women. Dakki... is truly beautiful... But what are her intentions? Servant: Empress... Servant: His Majesty, Chuuou, is here! Dakki: Oh my! How could Chuuou be so late! Koushi: His Majesty is here too!? This is not good, Mistress Dakki!! Koushi: It goes against court etiquette for a servant's wife to meet the emperor! If the emperor looks upon my sister with favour, what will we do... [099] Chuuou: Dakki~~!! I would like to join you all too~~ Koushi: oh no. Chuuou: Eh? Chuuou: Who's that? Dakki: That's Buseiou's wife! Chuuou: What!? Chuuou: This won't do, it's not proper. I better leave. Dakki: Wait, Chuuou... Kashi is a very beautiful lady. I simply cannot be compared with her. Dakki: For Buseiou to have such a beautiful wife, he is more fortunate than Chuuou! [100] Chuuou: ........ One look won't hurt anybody... Dakki: That's right! Kokibi: I'm bored.... Koushi: Dakki!! You evil woman!! Chuuou: Heheh... let me have a look at you! Chuuou: Oh~~ don't~ run~~~ Chuuou: Ah... [101] Chuuou: Ohoho...you can't escape now, Kashi. Chuuou: !! Chuuou: Oh! Dakki is still more beautiful, but you could also be considered among the top five beauties. You're not bad too! Kashi: Don't touch me!! [102] Kashi: I am the wife of Buseiou Kou Hiko!! With that as my rank, nobody is allowed to belittle me! Chuuou: Such spirit... I would really like to have you as mine... Koushi: Your majesty, please stop!! [103] Dakki: ........ Everything in the empire is the property of the emperor. Chuuou: Come be with me! Chuuou: If you refuse, your husband will be implicated as well... Kashi: I know that, from now onwards, I belong to your majesty... Kashi: But you will never have my heart... Chuuou: !! [104] Chuuou: Kashi!! Koushi: Don't do it, sister!! [105] Dakki: Oh my! Chuuou: Koushi, you.... Koushi: Useless emperor! I can't take this anymore!! Koushi: It's all because I'm in the palace, that Buseiou and my sister have to stay here with me!! If this wasn't the case, they would already have left to another state! Koushi: Dakki is using me as a hostage... I don't want this! [106] Chuuou: .....!! Koushi!! Koshi: My brother... you will soon be free... Go and do what you wish to do...! Kokibi: Oh, sister~ What a disaster Dakki: That's right! This was exactly what I was hoping for! [107] Dakki: If Buseiou and Bunchuu combined forces to deal with me, that would be big trouble! But, after something like this, Buseiou will definitely leave Chouka. Kokibi: Really? Dakki: Let's consider is a convenient coincidence! Servant: Bad news, Buseiou... Servant: Mistress and Koushi, they....!! o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o Translation (c) 2000 Koushi - all rights reserved. No part or whole of this document may be broken up or published on a web-page without the express permission of the author. 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