"Alright." Ii Naosuke's lips curled up slightly, "I will."
Suddenly, a deep voice sounded from outside the room:
"Lord Ii, North Guard Station Town Magistrate: Hosoi Chosiro requests an audience."
"...Hosoi?" Ii was taken aback, his brows furrowing quickly, "He came to see me at this time?"
Ii Naosuke pursed his lips tightly.
Then he silently bowed his head, looking at Ajiuu who was kneeling in front of him.
"Go quickly."
As soon as Ii Naosuke's gaze fell on Ajiuu, Ajiuu gave him a gentle smile.
"Finish your business quickly so you can come back early to sleep."
"...Sorry." Ii Naosuke gave Ajiuu an apologetic smile before putting on a stern face and swiftly leaving the bedroom.
...
...
Ii Naosuke returned to the spacious room where he had just met with Ando Nobuaki.
The room remained unchanged, but the person was different.
Hosoi, neatly dressed, was respectfully kneeling where Ando Nobuaki had sat.
