“The fields outside have not been harvested…”
“It seems that in the southern kingdoms, the fields don’t need to rest even in winter.”
This time, it was Asen who spoke.
“I heard that they plant crops other than wheat and rice.”

Really, Taiki blinked.
“So, plants can grow even in winter, right? So, people can go to the fields outside to pick vegetables even in the midst of winter?”
“It seems so.”

“It would be great if Tai can be so as well.”
Taiki gave a sigh, and the two generals agreed with deep emotions.
“Kids can run around outside, can’t they? Maybe they can even leave their poultry outside.”

How do those in warm kingdoms like this live their lives? Taiki stared outside the window to see whether he can get a glimpse of their lives, and Asen spoke.

“Then, how about a little walk outside? If you are not tired at all, let me be your company.”
“Can I? Really?”
Taiki hopped and jumped around, and Asen nodded with a smile.

It was said that at the previous emperor’s reign, Asen and Gyousou, who were both the generals of the Imperial Army, were dubbed the Two Pillars of Tai. Asen was courageous, mastered martial arts, and enjoyed extreme popularity. In most cases, he possessed the same image as Gyousou. However, sometimes Gyousou was more frightening. Gyousou eluded the overwhelming awe of an emperor that could take one’s breath away, but not Asen. Therefore, Taiki never feel timid in front of Asen.

Taiki looked at Sougen with anticipation. Sougen sank into thought whether he should agree or not, but Asen butted in.
“It is not bad to see around Jyuurei, isn’t it? I believe it is for Taiho’s good to let him boarden his horizon.”

Sougen nodded in agreement.
“Nothing should go wrong if Tansui and we are around.”

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