HIROMI

Chapter 11

Hiromi's group was getting ready to leave Yamato Province for Oshiro Palace. Yumi prepared the food they would bring on the trip because she knew they would travel long distances.

Hiromi discovers that the first prince's group traveled to Yamato Province because the Emperor warned that an enemy would attack. When the first prince's group arrived, they saved Hiromi.

Hanzo showed up while Hiromi was gathering her stuff to bring.

"Are the things ready?" Hiromi questioned. Hanzo answered that he did it. He remembered the young mistress's emotional nature and did not hesitate to ask her.

"Are you feeling well, Young mistress? What caused you to cry last night because of what the first prince said?" Hanzo was concerned.

"There's nothing to it. I just remembered something. Let's put the past behind us. It's no longer necessary to investigate those things," Hiromi replied.

Hanzo could tell from the young mistress's expression that she was hiding something. He remembered hearing Hiromi say at his mother's grave that she could say she already knew what would happen.

"Does that mean she knows my mother will die at that time?" Hanzo sighed.

Prince Haru's group and Hiromi's group have already bid Lord Yamato farewell. The group of Prince Haru joins in going back to Oshiro Palace. From the southern region of Yamato Province, they proceeded back to Oshiro Palace for more than four days.

The arrival of Hiromi and Hanzo was made known to the monarch. So he gave the directive to speak with the two and their entourage.

Hiromi and Hanzo, along with 12 eunuchs and samurai, face the Emperor of Oshiro Palace. The right-hand man of the Emperor was also present.

Emperor Guo was pleased with the arrival of the shogun's daughter.

"You've changed your mind, young mistress, and I'm glad you're back at the palace. I know you've come because you have something important to say," the Emperor said to Hiromi.

"We came because we want to accept your offer, Your Majesty," Hiromi replied.

The first and second princes have recently arrived. Hiromi moved her gaze to the two prince brothers.

The arrival of the shogun's daughter pleased Emperor Guo.

The first and second princes sat in their proper places. The Emperor then inquired about Hiromi's request so that he could grant it.

Hiromi paused to think about Hanzo and Yumi before responding to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, make us samurai. Second, Hope you allow us to handle the investigation of the crime that occurred here in the palace; and lastly, hire all the shinobi in Iga," Hiromi said.

Hiromi's words astounded everyone. Emperor Guo stood up, indicating that he was shocked.

"From now on, I grant Hiromi and his companions the status of full-fledged samurai!" said the Emperor.

The first prince looked at the second prince as if he was dissatisfied with what was happening. Prince Haru was curious as to what his half-brother was thinking.

"In terms of the investigation, I am suspending the ordination of the second prince because, from now on, Young mistress Hiromi's group has the authority to investigate atrocities done in the palace," the Emperor explained.

The second prince's face is irritated at Hiromi and her group.

The Emperor continued, "I am allowing this due to the Young mistress's request regarding recruiting shinobi in Iga. "As of today, all shinobi in Iga must be persuaded to join the palace."

Hanzo and Hiromi exchanged glances as if this was the moment they had been anticipating. When Hiromi and Hanzo exit Kaisho, Hanzo explains that by doing this, it will be simpler for them to identify the perpetrator of the crime in the palace. Because of their quickness and ability to snoop around, the shinobi in Iga make it simpler to locate the opponent.

You could see the second prince's irate visage as he strode toward his quarters.

The second prince was escorted inside his quarters by his trusted confidant. The second prince arrived and threw everything he could find. In his rage, he shattered the precious figurines.

"Who the hell Hiromi thinks she is! I was assigned the investigation by the emperor, but why is he suddenly putting his faith in someone who is not a blood relative?" yelled the second prince angrily.

His confidant said, "Your Highness, Young Mistress Hiromi gave the herbal plant, so the first prince got well swiftly."

"I thought Princess Fumiko gave it, not her. Besides, I don't care. They are not important to me!"

The second prince was furious, asking, "Why can't the Emperor see that he should pay attention to me? I've been here in the palace for a long time, but the Emperor did not give me a favor. In the simple things, he doesn't see!"

The emperor fills the second prince's heart with rage.

The confidant kept quiet because he knew his anxiety was attacking him once more when the second prince's head lit up.

The second prince continued throwing stuff. Just standing, his confidant shut his eyes to the side.

The second prince abruptly broke down in tears, appearing to be experiencing heartache. Although he seemed to have calmed down a little, he was still sobbing.

The second prince appeared to be blushing with rage as he was panting. His heart constricted all of a sudden. The confidante helps him to sip some herbal tea to make the second prince calm down.

The confidante's worry for the second prince was expressed in the words, "Your Highness, take some rest. Shall I contact the physician?"

The second prince remained silent because he was still struggling with his emotions. His confidant assisted him in rising.

The confidant saw that the second prince's room was a mess. Numerous broken items require cleaning.

They became aware that someone was approaching. When the door to the second prince's room opened, they stopped.

The confidant noticed that the second prince was giving the Emperor a stare. The second prince's heart seemed to be filling with rage.

"What's going on here?" asked the Emperor.