When Hana heard about what was happening from Kenji, she hurriedly wiped her hands with a piece of clean cloth before leaving the back kitchen for her sleeping chambers in search of her husband.
After hearing from him, the heart racing in her chest did not stop for a bit to give her the chance to get herself.
She could feel her palms start to sweat as she wrung her fingers down.
"Husband, do you know of the reason the Shogun is gathering the young ladies in the city?" Hana asked with worry visible on her face.
Her brows were slightly creased as she watched her husband secure his katana and wakizashi (side arm sword) on the sash around his waist.
"I heard from someone that there is a ceremony for them. That's all I know." Mr. Ito revealed with a stoic expression while he got ready.
He was already behind schedule.
