How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

After telling Shimizu Asahi and Yoko about this, Tamura Samurai went to the battlefield to supervise the soldiers' training.

In order to ensure their successful return from the battlefield alive, we must intensify their training over the next month.

That evening, Reiko also learned that Tamura was about to go to war and that the wedding had been postponed. Like Shimizu Asahi, she only expressed a slight regret about the postponement of the wedding, and then she became concerned about his safety.

She even proposed that he go on the expedition together.

However, Tamura rejected the suggestion without hesitation.

The reason he took Ye Zi to the battlefield was entirely because the daimyo had given the order. Otherwise, no matter how much Ye Zi begged, he would not have taken her to the battlefield, even though she had the ability to protect herself.

This is his responsibility as a father to protect his daughter.

Since the daimyo hadn't given the order, he would never take them to such a dangerous place.

Faced with her domineering father, Lingzi had no choice but to give up.

Meanwhile, as war was imminent, the atmosphere at the Tamura household began to change. The original joyful mood was replaced by a chilling murderous aura, and the expressions of the soldiers and Tamura servants became increasingly serious.

And amidst this solemn atmosphere, the day of departure finally arrived...

“Father, this is a talisman I have prepared over the past month. Wear it on your body, and it will protect you when you encounter danger.”

"Although I tried my best to prepare, this kind of talisman is quite difficult, so..."

Before the gates of Yamashiro Province, Shimizu Asahi handed over the many talismans he had made to Tamura Samurai. However, he felt somewhat guilty for not having made enough talismans to support all the soldiers.

However, Tamura was already quite satisfied. He took the talisman, patted Shimizu Asahi on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, Asahi, you've done very well. Don't worry, even if we go to war with another country, we'll come back alive."

"Also, when I'm not home, you'll be the only man in the house. I'm leaving Reiko and Yoko in your care."

"Yes, I will take good care of them, Father, please rest assured."

"With you here, I have nothing to worry about." Looking at his son-in-law, Tamura nodded in satisfaction. Then, he looked at Reiko and Yoko and said, "Reiko, Yoko, you two, don't cause any trouble for Asahi, understand?"

"Understood, Father."

Having received obedient replies from his two daughters, the middle-aged man finally let go of his worries about his family. After saying "okay," he mounted his horse without hesitation.

"Gentlemen, let's march!"

With his roar, the two thousand soldiers following him roared in unison and quickly caught up with him.

Although Tamura and his men were not on a forced march, they still set off at a considerable pace, disappearing from sight in just a few minutes.

Once the army had completely disappeared on the horizon, Shimizu Asahi let out a breath and said to the two girls beside him, "Alright, Reiko, Yoko, let's go back."

......

Yamashiro Province and Echigo Province are separated by five countries. Even if Tamura Samurai travels at full speed, it will still take him half a month to reach them.

The first thing he did upon arrival was to reorganize his troops, arrange their formations, and prepare for the upcoming war.

However, when he approached the Commander-in-Chief, the Commander-in-Chief told him that the war was just a pretext, and that the current Yamato Kingdom did not have the strength to wage war against other countries. Therefore, he could do whatever he wanted except leave the place and violate the military regulations.

When he finally realized what was going on, he was first stunned, but then he cursed inwardly.

My daughter's wedding was almost ready, and we were just about to get married, but you called me here for this reason. How despicable!

This soldier, who had fought for the Mountain City Kingdom for most of his life, couldn't help but curse.

But there was nothing he could do; he was a general, a soldier, and he could not disobey the Emperor's orders.

And it's not entirely without good news. At least, I don't have to go to the battlefield to fight the enemy to the death, and I don't have to worry about whether I can go back alive and witness my daughter's wedding.

Originally, Tamura intended to inform Shimizu Asahi and the others about this matter by letter, so that they would not worry. However, the Emperor was worried that the soldiers' families would reveal the matter, so he prohibited the exchange of letters. Even if someone really couldn't bear the longing and wanted to send a letter, it had to be written by someone else to ensure the information was kept.

Therefore, Tamura had no choice but to send a purely personal letter without any intelligence or information.

The letter was quickly delivered to the mountain town, and Shimizu Asahi and the other two immediately gathered together to read it.

The letter contained no description of war, nor any information about leaked intelligence. Apart from a few brief lines stating that he was not in any danger, it was simply a father's entrustment to his daughter.

Regarding the matter between Shimizu Asahi and Reiko, Tamura Shi didn't offer any more sentimental apologies. He simply told them to wait a little longer, and that he would host the biggest and best wedding for them when he returned.

Then, Tamura Samurai focused on the matter of the leaves.

Because no one could be sure when the government's decrees would be implemented, Tamura Shige didn't know when he would be able to return home. Under these circumstances, he had no choice but to continue considering his daughter's marriage.

Previously, he couldn't consider it because his eldest daughter had returned and he needed to prepare for her wedding, but now that his eldest daughter's wedding is on hold, he can only consider his youngest daughter.

Yoko is currently twenty years old. If the Emperor's decree does not occur, she will choose a husband's family after Reiko's marriage. At this rate, she will be engaged at the earliest at twenty-one and married at the earliest at twenty-two.

Now that the Emperor's edict has been issued, Shimizu Asahi and Reiko's marriage has been suspended, and her marriage will be postponed for another year. In addition, she will not be able to return for the next year or two. Therefore, if she does not consider it soon, she may be twenty-five or twenty-six years old by the time he makes the arrangements.

In an era where people get married at sixteen, it's unimaginable for a girl to wait until she's twenty-five or twenty-six. People might even wonder if there's something wrong with her that's why no one has proposed marriage to her.

To prevent this from happening, Tamura entrusted everything to Shimizu Asahi, asking him to find a suitable husband for Yoko.

"I didn't expect my father to be worried about you even after he got to the army camp, haha... Yezi. What do you think?"

After reading the letter, the black-haired boy handed it to the girl beside him and teased her a little. The girl's expression was a mixture of embarrassment and helplessness; clearly, she hadn't expected her father to write such a letter. (Chapter 335, Chapter 332: Rebellious Brother and Sister)

Normally, Tamura should have simply informed them of his situation and the preparations for the war, so they wouldn't worry. However, Tamura did not play by the rules, and a letter about the war turned into a nagging letter from his father.

Ye Zi blushed slightly. She took the letter and said, "What do you mean, 'how should I look at it'? Father is just too worried. I'm only twenty...twenty years old. There's no need to rush at all."

"You're already in your early twenties, which isn't young anymore. Your sister got engaged to me two years ago."

The boy smiled and shook his head. Although he wasn't sure exactly how old Lingzi was, he could use Yezi's age as a reference. They were twins, so they were the same age. In other words, Lingzi got engaged to him when she was eighteen.

Her older sister was already engaged at eighteen and preparing to get married at twenty, so naturally, she, as the younger sister, couldn't lag behind.

"Well, my sister is my sister, and I am me. Besides, my sister met you, but I haven't met anyone. What am I supposed to do in this situation?"

Mentioning this matter, Ye Zi couldn't help but recall her acquaintance with Shimizu Asahi.

Although they were unfamiliar with each other when they first met, after Ye Zi lost the fight, her attention began to fall on the suddenly appearing boy, whether intentionally or unintentionally. She gradually learned about him and at the same time, a strange feeling began to rise in her heart.

She felt that he was very similar to herself.

Personality, interpersonal skills, or determination to achieve goals.

This feeling planted a seed in her heart, and that seed silently sprouted when he came to her rescue alone. If it weren't for Lingzi's sudden appearance, they might have naturally progressed to the final step.

Ugh......

The more Ye Zi thought about it, the more bitter and helpless she felt.

To be honest, sometimes, Yoko can't help but feel jealous of Reiko, and then she fantasizes about being by Shimizu Asahi's side...

Catching a hint of helplessness in Ye Zi's eyes, and unsure of what she was thinking, Shimizu Asahi simply assumed she was lamenting not having met her destined one. So, he stroked his chin and thought for a moment, then asked, "Ye Zi, what are your requirements for your future husband?"

"Requirements? Like you." Ye Zi instinctively replied, not quite understanding.

Then, Shimizu Asahi blinked.

"Ok?"

"Ugh!!! No, no... I mean, you, you have to beat me, yes, at least beat me."

Once Ye Zi came to her senses, she immediately realized what terrible thing she had said. Her face involuntarily turned red, and she quickly began to explain.

"I see. To beat you? That does seem like a difficult condition."

There are almost no young people in Yamashiro Country who can even stand a chance against Ye Zi. It seems that it is impossible to select people from Yamashiro Country.

Asami Shimizu stroked his chin, deep in thought, while Yoko, watching him lost in thought, felt a sense of foreboding...

"Wait, Chaoyang, are you really going to listen to Father and arrange blind dates for me?"

Ye Zi stared wide-eyed at Qing Shui Chao Yang in utter disbelief.

I treat you like my husband, but you want to arrange blind dates for me?

"You figured it out?"

Qingshui Chaoyang made no attempt to hide anything. He chuckled softly and advised, "Father is right, Yezi. You are already twenty years old. If you wait for Father to return, you will be twenty-three or twenty-four. If you wait any longer, you may be turning thirty."

"Therefore, the father's concerns are not without reason."

"Now that my father has entrusted this matter to me, I naturally have to do my best to handle it."

"Don't worry, Yezi, I will definitely find you a good family."

"But, I..." Ye Zi looked at Qing Shui Chao Yang's unwavering expression and couldn't help but open her mouth. This, this... this isn't really helping her find a husband, is it?

Putting aside whether there are any other people besides Qingshui Chaoyang who can move her, at the very least, she is unwilling to accept blind dates.

Having made up her mind, Ye Zi immediately shook her head and said firmly, "No, I don't want to! Blind dates are completely meaningless."

"Moreover, before you came back, my father searched for noble sons in all the surrounding countries, but still came up empty-handed. Even if you try again, Chaoyang, the result will be the same."

"this......"

Yezi's words were not without reason. Before they returned, Tamura had already been troubled by Yezi's marriage. His matchmaking range included Yamashiro Province and the surrounding provinces of Tanba, Omi, and Kawachi. Even the neighboring Nara Castle sent people, but in the end, Yezi didn't like any of them. Judging from this result, it seems that the young men in the area have little hope.

As for noblemen from more distant regions, they would probably find it difficult to travel thousands of miles just for a blind date.

Therefore, this method of matchmaking is probably difficult to achieve.

"Reiko, do you have any good ideas?"

After racking his brains to no avail, Shimizu Asahi turned his gaze to his fiancée. But if even he couldn't come up with a solution, what could she possibly do?

So, Reiko simply shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

"This is getting a little tricky..."

The boy scratched his head, a troubled look on his face.

Not only because blind dates didn't work, but also because Ye Zi's attitude surprised him.

However, over the next three or four months, Shimizu Asahi actively sought out many famous noblemen and selected a number of candidates that he felt were acceptable.

He searched not only in the surrounding countries, but also in other places.

While none of these individuals could defeat Ye Zi, some were capable of going toe-to-toe with her.

But... after they fought Ye Zi, there was no follow-up.

The leaves eliminated them all.

Not only that, at first, Ye Zi would at least give people some face and come to see them, but later on, not a single one of them would appear.

The task of finding husbands for these younger sisters is arduous and has a long way to go.