Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Another one is the inspection of illegal activities by the procuratorial department.

But should we pay attention to the fact that this person is a powerful aristocrat?

Even other nobles and members of the royal family subconsciously categorized Kousaka Kyosuke as an Onmyoji.

Furthermore.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna himself was also very busy.

These days, he has already delegated the extra tasks to other family members in the family.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna focused more on the crisis that was about to unfold.

Then, I was speechless to discover that Kyosuke Kousaka was caught up in a political struggle and was extremely exhausted.

Just like what Kousaka Kyosuke is saying now—it's not good to make a move after the ancestral sacrifice?

Isn't this going too far?

No matter how much you fight, isn't it common sense to try not to escalate the conflict to the point where it may be irreparable?

"Sigh, Lord Yizhou, you should take better care of your own people."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna sighed inwardly.

He knew that Yi Zhou, who was not morally flawed, would not do something that violated basic principles.

If she were truly so cunning, how could she have remained so "despicable" after inheriting her father Daolong's political legacy?

Fujiwara no Masataka knew very well how many loyal retainers the deceased Michitaka had left to his son.

Currently, there are still many officials in the court who belong to the Daolong and Yizhou factions.

If the Taoist priest had not already become the regent and thus a split had occurred, the situation would be even more unfavorable for him.

Also, there was the former Kanpaku, Michikane.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna was unusually moved to feel pity for his half-brother.

Because Michikane was more qualified than Michinaga to compete for the position of Kanpaku, he clashed with many of Ichishu's loyal retainers.

After dealing with many of Ichiju's retainers, Michikane finally became Kanpaku (regent).

Throughout the entire process, the Taoist priest had almost no presence.

Well, in terms of seniority, the Taoist priest simply cannot compete with the Taoist consort according to common sense.

What happened next is self-explanatory...

In conclusion, the strength of the Izumi faction has been significantly damaged.

In Fujiwara no Michitsuna's view, those who remain today are "more bad than good," and a large portion of them are beyond redemption.

Of course, this is a very beneficial thing for Fujiwara no Michitsuna's side.

Regrettably.

There are also some headaches.

That is, Yi and Zhou's unruly retainers liked to act recklessly and break the rules.

This includes some young nobles who have just been promoted.

—Those older and more senior nobles were forced to move to the left during these periods of political turmoil, or were even won over by the Taoist priest.

Therefore, the nobles of similar age to Yi Zhou lacked the experience and maturity of time, and were not adept at handling affairs.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna suspected that this incident was caused by these nobles.

"By the way, shall I ask what the reputation of the Imperial Box Palace is like?"

"The reviews are pretty good."

"The so-called 'good reputation' is really terrifying..."

Kyosuke Kousaka was speechless.

Sending young girls to their deaths and still getting a good reputation?

This world is indeed too absurd.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna laughed and said, "Sending people to find spiritual herbs to nourish the Empress's body, isn't that a noble quality worthy of praise?"

Kousaka Kyosuke also smiled.

Dude, you know how to be sarcastic.

About half an hour later.

Kousaka Kyosuke and Fujiwara Michitsuna passed through numerous checks before arriving at their destination: the Imperial Palace for a meeting.

Kyosuke Kosaka first noticed that Emperor Ichijo was also present.

Naturally, the young ruler who received the court officials sat upright behind a curtain, making it difficult to see his face.

Even so, Kousaka Kyosuke still had to bow to him along with Fujiwara Michitsuna.

At this moment.

The "Chaotangyuan" that was previously filled with conversations was now completely silent.

As Kousaka Kyosuke bowed, he could feel many eyes on him, which made him feel quite pressured.

"How careless of you. Since you suspect me of poisoning, didn't you consider what would happen if I resisted?"

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head secretly.

At all times, one must consider whether a powerful person might overturn the chessboard.

Like this.

If he suddenly overturns the chessboard, wouldn't the entire capital, or even the entire country, be thrown into chaos?

Well, perhaps it's because he acted harmlessly.

Moreover, severe punishments are not common in Kyoto.

At most, they would send some people who had made mistakes to other poor and dilapidated states with rigid administrative systems.

If the mistake is minor, one can still obtain a minor official position.

However, it goes without saying how valuable a position is in a small country or among low-ranking officials.

"Kyosuke, are you aware that the medicinal herb you found for someone yesterday contains a deadly poison that is harmful to pregnant women?"

After Kousaka Kyosuke finished bowing, Minamoto no Yasumitsu, the second-ranking councilor, asked the question calmly.

Minamoto no Yasumitsu was said to be in his seventies and was a court noble respected by many.

Kyosuke Kosaka suspects that the reason Minamoto no Yasumitsu acted as a mouthpiece for Emperor Ichijo's eunuch is because someone doesn't want things to escalate.

After all, getting the Fujiwara family involved would only make things more complicated.

Therefore, a middleman is needed.

"Does everyone know the truth?"

Kosaka Kyosuke analyzed the situation.

On the surface, he bowed and said, "Reporting to the Middle Counselor, Kyosuke is unaware of this matter."

"Then why did you offer to help find the spiritual herbs yesterday?"

"The Spirit-Seeking Grass grows between cliffs, and the locations in the outskirts of Kyoto that match are all quite dangerous. I have the ability to find it more easily and avoid unnecessary losses."

"Is this so..."

Minamoto Yasumitsu squinted, stroking his pale beard as he pondered.

In fact, he was well aware that there was a lot of shady dealings involved.

Now, upon hearing Kyosuke Kosaka's calm explanation, even his usually placid mind was somewhat moved.

Having witnessed far too many Onmyoji with pure and kind hearts like Kousaka Kyosuke, it's truly astonishing that Minamoto no Yasumitsu is now acting as a judge, judging such a person...

As Minamoto Yasumitsu pondered, the atmosphere fell silent.

With the Emperor, hidden behind a veil, remaining silent, and the judges also remaining silent, those who spoke inevitably became the focus of attention.

None of the people in the imperial court are completely stupid.

At the very least, they know the most basic principles of seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

"..."

Fujiwara Yukinari on the field looked utterly helpless.

He was equally baffled by Kousaka Kyosuke's predicament.

Is it wrong to help someone out of kindness?

"Forget it, let Yizhou and the others have their own headaches."

Fujiwara Yukinari thought to himself.

At this point, everyone understood that this was another clash between the Taoist priest and Yi Zhou.

The trigger was Kyosuke Kousaka.