Chapter 257 Cross-examination of Eriki, two people in disbelief(1/2)
After a while, Minamoto Zhisheng took down the token and handed it to Eri Yi.
Eriyi ran over from the door of Genji Heavy Industries, holding a folding fan to Su Mo with both hands.
This is a folding fan with ink paintings of bamboo and birds. The fan ribs are made of fine rosewood. The patterns on the fan are also simple and elegant. It can be seen that it is the work of a master and can be called a work of art.
The most important thing is that the jade pendant of this fan is actually a seal with the bamboo and sparrow emblem engraved on it, which is the emblem of the Uesugi family.
In Japan, things like family crests are very important. They can be used to sign for various mails instead of a personal signature, and they even have legal effect.
This folding fan is naturally not the family crest ring of the Uesugi family, and it is impossible for Minamoto to give him such a precious thing, but it is enough to be displayed as a token of the Uesugi family. The person who possesses this token must be the confidant or pet of the Uesugi family.
The minister can exercise part of the majesty of the family head.
Although, Eriki herself doesn't have much majesty.
Once you get this thing, you only need to show it when facing ordinary underworld or members of the Sheqi Eight Families, and most unnecessary fights will be eliminated.
The Sheqi Eight are so powerful in the Japanese underworld that almost no one dares to challenge them.
Of course, showing this token to the outside world also means that the Sheqi family will know his movements, so Yuan Zhisheng doesn't mind giving this thing to him.
"Thank you Eri!"
After getting the folding fan, under Eri Yi's expectant eyes, Su Mo touched her head and thanked her.
Eriyi quickly shook her head and said you're welcome.
She was obviously the one helping, but she seemed happier than Su Mo, the one being helped.
"Then see you tomorrow, I'll treat you to something delicious tomorrow!"
Su Mo promised with a smile. His hand dropped down and quietly stuffed a metal product into the sleeve of Eli's clothes.
Realizing this, Eryi was slightly startled and looked up at Su Mo.
She may not be mentally mature, but she's not stupid.
After looking at each other, she immediately showed a happy expression.
【Well, we'll see you tomorrow】
After saying goodbye, the girl with long dark red hair held a small gift in her sleeves, waved in the rearview mirror, and watched Su Mo and Ling leave.
Although she was a little reluctant to leave, she was not as stubborn as she was on the first day.
Now she already knows that good things will not fly away suddenly, and Su Mo will definitely abide by the agreement she made, so she can just wait for tomorrow with peace of mind.
Wait until Su Mo's car disappears from sight.
Eri Yi then turned around and wanted to go back.
But he didn't expect that when he turned around, he would see Yuan Zhisheng standing behind him like a black iron tower.
Eriki was frightened by him and quickly took two steps back. The small hands in her sleeves immediately grabbed the thing Su Mo had given her, and she put on a defensive posture.
【Brother, what’s wrong?】
Later, when she realized that Yuan Zhisheng had not noticed her movements, Eriyi felt at ease, quietly stuffed the thing into the pocket inside her sleeve, and then wrote and asked.
There are many pockets sewn into her clothes, and she even carries a game console and a little yellow duck with her when she travels. Now it is even easier to stuff something less than the size of a palm into her clothes.
Naturally, Minamoto Zhisheng didn't notice the sneaky little moves between Su Mo and Eriki.
Su Mo was stuck in a blind corner of his field of vision just now, and Eri Yi was well-behaved and obedient enough. The two of them cooperated perfectly, let alone Minamoto, even the attentive Sakura didn't notice anything.
The reason why he didn't speak at this moment was because he was hurt by Eriki's subconscious defense.
He didn't know that Eriki was hiding something, and thought she didn't trust him as his brother.
Attitudes that appear invisibly are often more hurtful than those that are tangible.
However, he is the young master of the Eight Sheqi Family after all, and he has no time to indulge in such trivial matters.
Therefore, Yuan Zhisheng quickly collected his thoughts and said in a deep voice.
"Eriyi, Mr. Masamune summoned us, let's go there first!"
Hearing this, Eri Yi showed a slightly reluctant expression, but still did not refuse.
Seeing this, Yuan Zhisheng breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that Su Mo didn't take Eli Yi too far.
Perhaps Su Mo's status will be higher in the heart of Eri Yi today, but the status he and Tachibana Masamune have accumulated over the years has not been shaken.
Compared to the worst outcome he feared, this situation was already very good.
After a while, the two came to the Japanese room on the top floor.
Sakura's status is not enough, so she stays outside to guard.
Minamoto Chisheng and Eri Yi stepped in one after another.
This meeting was said to be a summons from Tachibana Masamune, but it was actually the result of Minamoto Chisei's initiative.
However, even if he didn't take the initiative to inform, Tachibana Masamune would definitely let them come.
After all, whether it is the attack by the monsters or the envoy from the academy headquarters, it is very important information. Even if the information has been obtained, it is more accurate to tell it personally from the person involved.
But now, the heads of three of the eight Sheqi families gathered together. Tachibana Masamune looked serious and asked about what happened today.
Regarding Tachibana Masamune, Minamoto Zhisheng naturally had nothing to hide and told everything he knew.
After listening, Tachibana Masamune looked slightly shocked.
"Although I knew the information before, I still couldn't believe it. I didn't expect that the envoy from the academy headquarters would have arrived long ago and be so close to us! He was actually lurking next to Eriki!"
He sighed.
Su Mo arrived in Japan on the day they submitted the strike application.
In other words, after receiving the news, Angers made a decision immediately and asked Su Mo to go to Japan to stop their rebellion.
By the time they discovered Su Mo's true identity, Su Mo had actually been with the most important weapon of their Sheqi family for three days.
"Sorry, Mr. Masamune, this is my dereliction of duty!"
Yuan Zhisheng immediately bowed his head and apologized.
His face was full of shame.
It was clear that Tachibana Masamune had doubted Su Mo's identity, but he misjudged it because of his blind trust in Kaguya, and allowed Su Mo to have contact with Eriki for three days.
Obviously Tachibana Masamune reminded him the day before that the monsters might attack Eri.
Although he was aware of this possibility, he did not make sufficient preparations, so that the ferocious ghosts took advantage of him and even forced Eri's "trial".
Although the final result was not particularly bad, overall, there is no doubt that he was derelict in his duties.
He was unable to restrict Eri's travels, and he did not have enough protection after allowing Eri to travel. Whether as an elder brother or as the young master of the Eight Sheqi Family, he was undoubtedly disqualified.
He had just been hit by Su Mo and Eryi, and now he was hit again.
Seeing Minamoto's ashamed look, Tachibana Masamune shook his head.
"Don't blame yourself, Zongsheng, this is not your fault! No one thought that Angers would give such an important task to a new student who has not yet entered school."
"Moreover, if it hadn't been for the attack by the monsters this time, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to discover Su Mo's identity. This can be considered a blessing in disguise."
A negative makes a positive. Putting the two oversights together, we got a good result.
At least, they know the identity of the enemy and don't have to be so dismissive as before.
Tachibana Masamune's comforting words made Minamoto feel even more ashamed.
As the young master of the Eight Sheqi Family, he has to rely on luck to solve problems. This is simply a shame and a great shame.
Seeing his appearance, Tachibana Masamune shook his head helplessly.
"Do you remember what I told you yesterday?"
"……Remember."
Yuan Zhisheng lowered his head, not daring to look at Hui Liyi.
Yesterday, he made an agreement with Masamune Tachibana that if he still couldn't control Eriko, he would hand it over to the family.
Now that Tachibana Masamune mentioned this, it meant that the so-called agreement between Eri Yi and Su Mo to meet tomorrow would be broken.
Seeing Minamoto's naive look, Tachibana Masamune said earnestly.
"Children, don't hesitate, put the interests of the family first!"
"--yes!"
Yuan Zhisheng put aside his hesitation and nodded to accept the order.
In front of Eri Yi, the two of them did not speak so directly, but in these words, the ending was finalized.
The tomorrow that Eri is looking forward to may not come as expected.
Tachibana Masamune will definitely cut off the connection between the two.
Su Mo's previous judgment was not wrong. Although Yuan Zhisheng wanted to be a righteous partner and a good brother, he was indeed not trustworthy. Once the aura of family justice was revealed, he could sacrifice anything, including
To be continued...