Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Kousaka Kyosuke smiled at Sei Shonagon almost unconsciously, feeling rather embarrassed.

They claimed to be lovers, but they had only known each other for a short time.

Being able to get along with someone simply means we can chat well and have a good rapport.

"puff……"

Sei Shonagon, who was about to speak, couldn't help but laugh first.

"I won't bother you any longer." Fujiwara Yukinari chuckled and gestured for the lady-in-waiting who had helped bring Sei Shonagon over to leave.

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

The situation is starting to get a little out of control.

Indeed, what kind of situation hasn't Sei Shonagon seen?

Why should I feel embarrassed?

“Let’s go too, to the library. There are usually not many people there, so it’s easier to talk.”

Sei Shonagon, concealing her smile with a folding fan, took the initiative to make the suggestion.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded immediately: "You're the one who knows this place best."

"If you know it better than I do, then this is not good."

"indeed so."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded seriously.

Sei Shonagon glared at him: "Stop pretending to be so serious."

"Then should I be more frivolous?"

"Just stay away from me."

"never."

Noticing that no one was around, Kousaka Kyosuke quickly caught up with Sei Shonagon with small, quick steps.

This drew another coquettish rebuke from Sei Shonagon.

A quarter of an hour later.

Upon arriving at the library, Kyosuke Kousaka and Sei Shonagon had already begun chatting.

Not forgetting the determination he had just made, Kyosuke Kosaka brought it up on his own initiative.

"Shonagon, do you wish to leave the palace?"

"..."

Sei Shonagon was taken aback at first, and then fell silent for a long time.

Kyosuke Kosaka asked, "What kind of difficulties are there?"

Sei Shonagon shook her head, not answering Kousaka Kyosuke's question, but instead asking, "Kyosuke-sama, are you unwilling to wait for me...?"

"I'm willing to wait! I've always been willing! But if things continue like this, you must be under a lot of pressure, right? It's better for me to solve this once and for all. Don't worry, I'll handle this properly!"

"...Please, please wait a little longer. Lady Teiko has not yet safely given birth to her child."

Your statement seems somewhat ambiguous.

"You're the only one with a poor mouth!"

Sei Shonagon, who reacted quickly and knew what Kousaka Kyosuke was talking about, looked annoyed.

She even patted Kousaka Kyosuke's chest with her little hand.

The weak pats were just a way of acting cute.

Kyosuke Kosaka burst into laughter.

He then made no further mention of the matter of Sei Shonagon leaving the palace.

I thought the rest of the conversation would just be casual chat, with each of us getting to know each other about our recent experiences.

Unexpectedly, Sei Shonagon hesitated before asking, "Lord Kyosuke, do you need any maids?"

"What happened? What's wrong?"

"A while ago, an official was demoted, and one of his family members..."

Sei Shonagon slowly offered her explanation.

After hearing the full story, Kyosuke Kousaka tried to keep a natural expression, but his mind was in turmoil.

"After the trash from the Kusora family was dealt with, Kirino's friend, who remained in the palace, was the one who suffered?"

The head of the Jiukong family was exiled some time ago.

With him left came all sorts of trash under his command.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't spend much effort; he casually sent out a clone to take care of all the leaders, not even sparing their souls.

I thought that was the end of it.

Unexpectedly, the vassal who broke away from the Kyushu family and stayed in Kyoto did not have an easy time, and even implicated his daughter who worked in the palace.

And this daughter is a close friend of Kyosuke Kousaka's stepsister.

That's quite a coincidence.

Fortunately, back in the modern era, when Kyosuke Kousaka saw his stepsister bring friends and classmates over, he usually wouldn't leave his room, so they didn't know each other.

So, absolutely no problem!

292. Porridge Stick Girl / Ayase Aragaki / Surname Qin? / Suspicious

I chatted with Sei Shonagon for quite a while.

Kousaka Kyosuke then accompanied her to the inner and outer sewing quarters of the Imperial Palace.

Seodianliao.

This is the department responsible for making clothes for the palace staff.

The scope covers most people—from the Emperor and Empress to various officials, including female officials.

In front of the gate of the Fengdianliao.

Sei Shonagon apologized to Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Lord Kyosuke, please wait here for a moment."

"I thought I could go in and take a look."

Kyosuke Kosaka made a witty remark.

Although this world is the setting of "Onmyoji", it is also set in the Heian period of Japan.

Apart from some differences in customs and culture.

They are largely the same as those recorded in history for the Heian period.

And as a nobleman in this Heian period.

Shouldn't they also do some of the things that "normal" nobles should do?

But.

The so-called "normal" nobles seem somewhat despicable no matter how you look at it.

Given that most noblewomen lived behind the curtains like Fujishikibu, those noblemen who couldn't control their lower bodies would have the skill of peeping.

Even within the palace, these nobles would use this skill.

Yes, even the most distinguished woman would steal a glance.

They even peeked at it and then discussed it enthusiastically.

Kyosuke Kosaka had mixed feelings about this.

He looks a lot like a boy who gets really excited during PE or swimming class at school.

I don't even know how to complain anymore.

Men have always been the same, from ancient times to the present.

But Kyosuke Kousaka can guarantee one thing—that he will never discuss such topics with other men, at most he will only think about them in his mind.

Let's get back to the main topic.

Kyosuke Kosaka believes he must at least conform a little bit now.

"Oh?" Sei Shonagon's expression slowly changed, and his gaze became unusually playful. "Lord Kyosuke, you may go in if you wish. It would be quite interesting to be able to taste the porridge."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked completely bewildered.

"Does the Sewing Department also perform the duties of the Imperial Kitchen?"

"No, the maids in the Sewing Palace have prepared porridge sticks. They especially love the adults who come to visit the scenery inside the palace."