Upon hearing Chiba Shigetarou mention Aoto's name, Chiba Tadomaru Shiro—who had experienced some unpleasantness with Aoto during the Plum Blossom Festival—displayed a peculiar expression.
Similarly, Chiba Dingji's expression turned strange upon realizing that Chiba Shigetarou now intended for Aoto to become the Chiba family's son-in-law.
"Tachibana Aoto?" Chiba Eijiro slightly furrowed his brows, indicating he was unfamiliar with the person.
Chiba Shigetarou's smile widened: "Brother Rong, you've been in the Mito Domain recently, so it's normal that you don't know Mr. Tachibana."
"This Tachibana Aoto, you see, is a 'Three Times' Dōshin whose fame suddenly surged three months ago..."
Chiba Shigetarou meticulously recounted all of Aoto's achievements to date.
