Chapter 54: The Little Princess of the Sanada Family, Yakichi
The regional tournament started next week, but because there were no tough opponents, Seirin easily advanced to the national tournament, and of course, Rakuzan also advanced.
Because the Atobe family's party was on Saturday night, so as not to make Yachiru too tired from traveling by boat and carriage, she didn't return to Kanagawa on Friday, and her dress and other things were taken care of by Shinsoo and Mie.
She was stunned by the pale blue kimono with pink cherry blossom patterns in front of her, and wondered if she was supposed to wear it.
"What's wrong? Yafeng, don't you like it?" Ningzu and Mei asked in unison as they saw Yafeng's stunned face.
"No, no, it's just why wear kimono? I haven't worn kimono except for New Year and ancestor worship."
"Silly girl, this time is Old Man Traces' birthday, of course we have to wear kimonos, it's etiquette."
"Oh." Yafeng responded, but in her heart she was thinking why did she have to wear it, and the truth is that wearing a kimono and wooden sandals made her feel like she would trip at any moment.
"Come, let Mom help you get dressed. You will definitely be the most beautiful one tonight." Nianzu and Mei couldn't help but smile, as she had always wanted a daughter to dress up nicely, but her own daughter would mess it up after just a few minutes. Luckily, now she has Yafeng to fulfill her wish.
After going through a lot of trouble with Renjuro and Mei, Yafeng wore a pale blue kimono with pink cherry blossoms, her hair was tied up, and she had light makeup on, looking quite elegant and lovely.
"Mom, are you guys done?" Nianzu knocked on the door and asked.
"Alright." Rinzu and Mei were very satisfied with their masterpiece, she opened the door to see Rinzu wearing a deep purple suit, looking noble and charming, and said with pride: "You're really my son, so handsome! Today, Yūshi and Kaze are definitely going to be overshadowed."
When Ninsa and Mei opened the door, they saw Yafeng dressed up as a noble lady. The pale blue kimono made her look even more elegant and refined, with an unusual softness that was in perfect harmony with the vitality emanating from her body.
Yah Feng also saw Ren Zu, who was leaning against the door frame. He wore a deep purple suit that made him look elegant and refined, but the white shirt underneath was deliberately unbuttoned to reveal his sexy collarbone and part of his chest, which was very charming.
"Yu Shi Gege, you're deliberately trying to provoke someone into committing a crime today." Yafeng joked.
"Ah, Ya Feng wants to commit a crime against me? Today, Ya Feng's outfit will definitely make many people want to commit a crime against you."
"Just cut, as long as you don't make a fuss, I'll definitely be safe."
Ren Zu's eyes were filled with a smile as he looked at Ya Feng, but Ya Feng's eyes were full of warnings.
"Alright, two darlings, let's go, don't keep your dad waiting." Ninsu and Mei had been listening for half a day but still didn't understand, so they just took the two people who were speaking in riddles away.
When Tokugawa Ieyasu and his men arrived at the Takeda residence, some people had already gathered, but no one from the Sanada family was there yet.
Looking at the palace-like building in front of him, Ya Feng secretly sighed that it was indeed one of Japan's top wealthy men. The villa was even bigger than a general park. What an evil capitalism.
Yahiko and his family drew quite a few glances as they entered, after all, it was unusual for the Shinsei couple to attend such parties with their daughter in tow.
"Husband, look, everyone is watching our family's Yu Shi and Ya Feng." Nian Zu and Mei Yan said with pride in their eyes.
"That's right, our family's Yu Shi and Ya Feng are both extraordinary people, if they want to watch, let them watch. We should go find Old Man Hu first to congratulate him on his birthday." Ninsa Eishi couldn't help but feel delighted.
Ninzu Eiji and Ninzu Kazumi walked up to an old man with a spirited appearance, a wise face, and an overbearing aura together with Ninzu Kaze.
"Wishing you a long and healthy life, Uncle Tokube." Tofu Oyaji bowed deeply to Old Man Tokube.
"Uncle Traces, this is a little something from us. We hope you'll like it." Ninzu and Mei presented him with an exquisitely wrapped wooden box.
"Alright, thank you, Eisuke. Have your father and the others arrived?" The old man from Atsuki was very affable as he smiled, seeming to enjoy Ninosuke's congratulations and gift.
"Happy birthday, Grandpa Atsushi. May you live to be a hundred years old and have good fortune and longevity." Shinobu also solemnly celebrated Grandpa Atsushi's birthday.
"Mr. Atsuki, hello, I'm Sanada Arashi, I didn't know what gift to give you for your birthday, so I drew a longevity picture myself, hoping that Mr. Atsuki can live to be 100 years old and enjoy good fortune forever." Arashi said, following Shinzo.
"Oh, you're the little granddaughter of the Yumihara family?" asked Tsubo old man as he took the gift handed over by Gafu.
"Yes."
The old master of the Traces family looked at Yafeng with great seriousness, and he was very satisfied with this girl who was full of vigor and stubbornness but also very polite.
"Is this calligraphy written by yourself?" asked Mr. Atsushi, holding the elaborately framed piece of calligraphy in his hand.
"Yes, I didn't write it very well, but I hope Traces' grandfather will like it."
The old man of the Traces department opened it and looked at the hundred longevity characters on it, with obvious size hierarchy, vigorous and powerful. He secretly admired in his heart that a woman could write such fluent and powerful calligraphy, which was no less than that of a man. It was indeed worthy of being a woman from the Real Field house.
"Good, this character is majestic and powerful, with a strong and vigorous style, it's indeed a top-notch work in calligraphy. Yafeng is really skilled at calligraphy!" The old master's praise was overflowing with enthusiasm.
"Ji Bu's grandfather was wrong in his praise, Ya Feng's calligraphy is barely passable."
It's all right, I've been forced by the Emperor to practice calligraphy for two years, otherwise how could this handwriting be given away? And the real master is the Emperor, okay? That character is called "Cangqiong" and it's powerful, accomplished in one breath, and full of overbearing aura!
"No wonder Kiriya Uemon has been hiding Yafeng so deeply, it turns out he was afraid we would snatch him away." The old master of the Kiriya family rarely joked around.
The gentle breeze was blowing, and Nianzu Yishi came out in a timely manner to help her get out of the situation. "Uncle Jibu, how could you say that? Ya Feng has always been weak and likes quietness. She has been recuperating at home and hasn't attended these banquets or visited various uncles. Now that Ya Feng's body is better, she will definitely visit and apologize in the future."
"How is your health?"
"Yes, I was weak since childhood, but after two years of recuperation, I'm much better now." Ninsa Eiji replied.
Just then, Tsuba appeared with his Gyūrōdan team, shining brightly. As a member of the Gyūrōdan, Shinso was supposed to go and meet up with them.
"Grandpa Toki, Yafeng and I will go find Toki first."
"Go."
The old master of the Traces let him go with a deep understanding, and in his heart he was still thinking: Jingwu, you must work hard, our family's daughter-in-law is relying on you.
Yah Feng followed Nian Zu to the Niu Lang Tuan, and saw that those people were all dressed up in bright and shiny clothes, enticing others to commit crimes. The most dazzling one was naturally the most luxurious Zong Bu Da Ye, whose silver suit shone so brightly it seemed to be blinding others' eyes.
Kazoku and others also saw Yasaka and Shinzu, Kazoku's eyes seemed to be stuck on Yasaka's body, staring motionlessly, making the hairs on Yasaka's body stand up.
"Hey, Traces grandpa, don't look at me like that, it's making me feel nervous." Yafeng said tremulously.
"You...!" Kiyoshi was about to praise her a bit more, but his expression changed immediately. "You're such an unrefined woman! I was going to compliment you on how elegant you look today, but the moment you open your mouth, it's just so...unrefined."
"Uh, I never thought of being elegant." Yafeng said weakly.
"What?"
Mr. Ji's ears were very sharp.
"It's nothing." Yafeng replied silently.
It's hilarious and helpless to see the way these two people interact, although it's fun to watch Akakawa change his expression, but if he continues like this, he'll never catch up with Yafeng in this lifetime.
"Alright, Ji Bu and Ya Feng, be mindful of your image in public, you two should speak less."
"Hmmph!"
The two of them let out a cold snort and turned their heads away from each other.
"Yafeng, don't quarrel with Traces Department again. Every time you two finish quarreling, we all end up getting hurt." Xiangri looked at Yafeng pitifully.
"Hehe," Yafeng, who was amused by the cute appearance of Xiangri, reached out her paw to touch the soft and tender face of the poor rabbit classmate.
"Yue Ren is so cute," someone quickly and recklessly said, continuing to tease, but suddenly she found that someone was missing, "Huh, where's Ci Lang?"
In front of and behind Ya Feng searching for Cilang, Xiang Ri escaped from the devil's claws, then rubbed her aching face and said: "He fell asleep and went back to his room."
"What a pity!"
Looking at Yafeng's face full of loss, the corners of his eyes twitched. Although he knew that Yafeng's affection for Cilang was like a brother's, every time he saw them playing and fooling around together, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable urge to get angry.

