Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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To be honest, he wanted to get the political matters sorted out as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the hygiene issues cannot be resolved so quickly.

There's something even more baffling.

That was the culprit, the originally designated, even handpicked, scapegoat—High-Ranking Integrity.

He was not punished this time.

The scapegoat was another unknown nobody.

As for why this is the case?

It was through correspondence with Fujiwara no Michitsuna that Kousaka Kyosuke learned that Empress Teiko was pregnant.

Well, for the foreseeable future, the Taoist priests' forces will be in a relatively weak position.

Because compared to any crime, relationships are more important.

Unless it's some heinous crime.

Otherwise, if Yi Zhou were determined to protect the person, then naturally he would be able to save the person.

Especially since Yi Zhou's younger sister, Teiko, was pregnant, which was a time when her popularity was at its peak.

All notions of reason must give way when it comes to the royal bloodline.

If you really try to fight back, it will only make people unhappy, and in the end you will gain nothing.

This is the domineering nature of "interference in politics by relatives of the emperor."

Kyosuke Kosaka had nothing to say about this.

"Would you like to visit the manor?" Xiangzi asked again.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "What? Are you worried that I'll stay home all the time?"

"Yes, there are some. I have no doubt about Kyosuke-sama's ability to take care of his family."

"What family-oriented..."

"I agree with what Sister Xiangzi said!" Mengye raised her hand in agreement.

This girl is joining in the fun again.

Then, Komachi chimed in.

Komachi also raised her little hand high, as if urging him to "hurry up and go to work!"

What's the matter?

"What do the rest of you think?" Kousaka Kyosuke asked, looking at Shizuko who was not far away.

It just so happens that Shizuko seems to have grown a little more these days, so let's let her speak.

I originally wanted to ask Fujishige.

Unfortunately, Fujishikibu usually doesn't give simple answers to such questions.

There's a good chance he'll say something that he'll have to seriously consider, so let's ask Shizuko.

He doesn't want to use his brain for the time being.

"...Uh, Kyosuke-sama, is there nothing else you need besides this visit?"

When Shizuko saw Kousaka Kyosuke looking at her, she paused for a couple of seconds before asking directly.

Ultimately, she knew Kousaka Kyosuke too well.

If you don't do things according to Kyosuke Kosaka's wishes, there's a high chance you'll receive "special" treatment.

"Yes, it's about the security situation in Kyoto, but this problem is unlikely to erupt for quite some time, so I'm just waiting and taking a break from my work."

"...Not busy at all."

"Alright, you can shut your mouth now."

Kyosuke Kosaka's gaze then shifted to Fuyumi, who was further away from him.

Fuyumi usually hardly speaks.

It's not that they're taciturn, but rather that they only speak effectively.

That's why Su Yi valued her so much at the beginning. After Yang Nai arrived, she gradually took over Dong Shi's work, giving Dong Shi more time to study medicine and do other things.

"..."

A few seconds of silence.

Fuyumi seemed unsure of what to say.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no choice but to speak first: "I believe your assessment is very fair."

Upon hearing this, Fuyumi lowered her head slightly: "...Please forgive my impertinence—I think it would be better for you, Lord Kyosuke, to go to the manor. You can bring anyone else along if they wish."

Fuyumi did not panic too much when asked by Kyosuke Kosaka, but answered calmly.

When she looked up again, she met the gaze that was looking at her.

His gaze quickly shifted to another direction.

"What you said makes sense. Staying at home all the time makes me feel like I just want to stay there forever."

"Lord Kyosuke, the outside world is wonderful!"

Su Chang quickly said that she was very worried and even swam over.

"Don't think about anything strange. Anyway, I'm going to the manor tomorrow. Anyone want to come along?"

Kousaka Kyosuke then looked at the others and raised his hand to pat Su Chang's head.

He roughly understood why Xiangzi was so eager to let him leave.

Similar to unemployed people.

If you don't work for a long time, you'll get used to the current situation and lose the motivation to work.

If I wait until the day I have to work, then the factors of laziness may fill my body, and I won't be able to move at all.

"Lord Kyosuke, I want to go."

Huh?

To Kousaka Kyosuke's surprise, it was Fuji Shikibu who spoke first.

Fujishikibu smiled slightly and said, "Could you carry me over? I'd like to see the scenery of the manor."

"Well, I really didn't expect you to be interested in this..."

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a little awkward, and suddenly realized that he might need to be more mature.

If anything seems slightly wrong, the partners will help treat it.

It seems I should be a little more careful in the future.

In the modern world, unemployed people know to go to the library to temporarily hang out and pretend to be there.

He needs to work harder too.

Surprisingly, I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow... Carrying Fujishige on my back should allow me to be even more... cough cough, I can't think about it anymore.

266. Letter of Consolation/Preferential Treatment/Sakayanagi: You're finally married!

Day 369 of crossing

It is shortly after the morning bell rings at the hour of Mao (5-7 AM).

Kousaka Kyosuke carried Fuji Shikibu on his back, and together with Kagura, Menreiki, and others in plain clothes, they went to the manor.

Speaking of the simple clothes and the group of Chitanda, Shizuko, Yoto Hime, and Hakuro, he felt a strong sense of déjà vu, like a stay-at-home husband.

Aside from Boqi-chan, who participated in music training at the manor in the past, these people are all working very hard.

Su Yi handled the daily affairs of the territory, while Su Chang ran errands and helped out everywhere.

Chitanda and Shizuko are experts in agricultural affairs.

Yaodao-hime and Shiro are no longer responsible for protecting Chitanda and Shizuko. Instead, they are responsible for patrolling the area around the manor, occasionally teaching a lesson to and killing some invading monsters and thieves.

These partners have all made full use of their talents.

The other companions who often stayed in the bedroom were also like that.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't pay much attention to these things.

As long as you don't get depressed, you're happy.

He also supports people like Yukino who want to go out and work.

After all, there's nothing wrong with going out and seeing more of the world.

Letting Yukino learn about the lives of ordinary people through her own eyes and ears will actually help her become more rational.

Because Yukino is a woman and has a kind personality, she is naturally prone to overflowing with compassion.

The other couples in the bedchamber were the same.