Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Let's not discuss this."

Seeing Fujiwara Yukinari's smiling face, Kosaka Kyosuke had no intention of arguing with him.

The two then began to stroll around.

As they walked, they would occasionally chat with other nobles who did not intend to enter the palace for the banquet.

Even though it's impolite for so many people to be absent from the banquet, it's actually not a big deal.

One reason is that, as was the case in the past, Emperor Ichijo would simply send someone to offer his greetings.

The other side is...

Not only were members of the Taoist priest faction absent, but also... members of the Yizhou faction.

This only shows that Yi Zhou still has a long way to go in his life.

At least don't go against everyone else.

Fortunately, Kyosuke Kosaka didn't need to attend court and face Ichiju frequently, otherwise he would have become just as depressed as everyone else sooner or later.

Why haven't you been corresponding with Sei Shonagon during this time?

Upon reaching the secluded west courtyard, Fujiwara Yukinari inquired about other matters out of curiosity.

Kyosuke Kosaka said unhappily, "You're asking too many questions..."

"It was Shonagon who complained to me, probably wanting you to write to her."

"When?"

About two weeks ago.

“Come on, you come with me to explain.”

After a moment's hesitation, Kousaka Kyosuke skillfully pulled Fujiwara Yukinari towards the inner palace.

This guy is definitely a bad friend.

They won't stop until someone is killed!

"Oh dear, the young magistrate didn't ask me to relay this message again."

"You talk too much. Do you believe I'll throw away this skin-whitening cosmetic?"

"W-when did you get it? Bring it here right away."

"Don't search me, just take me there and I'll give it to you."

"Come on!"

Fujiwara Yukinari quickly walked ahead.

Therefore, Kousaka Kyosuke felt a subtle emotion as he watched Fujiwara Yukinari's decisive and efficient demeanor.

"If you're always like this, then you're a real man."

In the end, however, he spent the money on dressing himself up.

He doesn't even pay much attention to girls.

It's not that Fujiwara no Yukinari only knew how to dress up, because he was also interested in reading and calligraphy, and was second to none in both composing waka poems and calligraphy.

Fujiwara Yukinari was always a prominent figure at large banquets.

I just don't understand why people are so obsessed with dressing up?

On the road.

Kyosuke Kousaka asked again, "Is Shonagon busy?"

"It's quite leisurely. Lady Teishi has been quite sleepy since she became pregnant, so the young lady has plenty of free time."

"..."

Kousaka Kyosuke was silent.

He was really too embarrassed to say something like, "Why didn't you remind me sooner?" to Fujiwara Yukinari.

This is something he should have paid attention to.

As for Fujiwara no Kaori, Fujishikibu, and others who frequently contacted Sei Shonagon?

Kyosuke Kosaka wouldn't complain about anything.

This was his fault to begin with, there's nothing more to say about it.

"Writing letters to Sei Shonagon frequently will certainly not do her much good."

Kousaka Kyousuke thought again.

Having witnessed Izumi's constant bizarre actions firsthand, he couldn't help but suspect that his frequent contact with Sei Shonagon might implicate her.

At present, Sei Shonagon is at least working for Ichishu, serving Teishi.

If she were to approach it herself, there would be no problem with the conventional rules, but Sei Shonagon would face considerable pressure.

In that case, it feels like it would be better not to contact each other at all.

But upon closer reflection, Sei Shonagon is a woman of deep emotions and would certainly not like this kind of thing.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have hinted to Fujiwara Yukinari that she hoped he could help convey her feelings to him...

If all else fails, we might as well just fight it out!

Robbed!

After all, what's wrong with a female official wanting to resign and get married?

As a result, Kyosuke Kosaka's aura suddenly became overwhelming.

In matters of the heart, he doesn't like being too passive!

"Hey, Midori, could you please call the young magistrate?"

Upon entering the southern courtyard of the inner palace, Fujiwara Yukinari made a request to a certain lady-in-waiting in a flippant tone.

The female official was both embarrassed and angry: "Don't call me Little Green anymore!"

Say so.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka could see that the lady-in-waiting was not only angry but also very happy and excited.

Indeed, Fujiwara Yukinari, this handsome man with a somewhat effeminate air, has never lacked female admirers.

I've heard she has quite a few male suitors as well.

Fortunately, they all behaved relatively restrained.

Nevertheless, Kyosuke Kosaka still felt a chill run down his spine whenever he stood next to Yukinari Fujiwara.

"Okay, where's the stuff?"

As soon as the lady-in-waiting left, Fujiwara Yukinari's smile vanished, and his expression changed completely.

Kousaka Kyosuke really wanted that lady-in-waiting to take a good look at Fujiwara Yukinari's current true colors.

But there’s not much to say about that.

One is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer.

Most of the female officials who come to the palace are looking for a good husband. Who knows, that female official just now might not only be flirting with Fujiwara Yukinari, but also with others.

Although Kyosuke Kosaka didn't want to think that way, there were many women in the current era who were like Izumi Shikibu, and countless of them got divorced. How could people not think about it?

After all, not everyone is as innocent as Sei Shonagon.

"Then you go ahead with your work, I'll go first—"

"Wait, at least take care of that one called Little Green."

After handing the skin-whitening cosmetic to Fujiwara Yukinari, Kousaka Kyosuke seized the opportunity to catch him again.

It was clear that the female official who left in a hurry wanted to have more contact with Fujiwara Yukinari. If Fujiwara Yukinari had just run away, she might not have been so eager to help next time.

This is quite inappropriate no matter how you look at it.

"You're such a hassle..."

Fujiwara Yukinari sighed.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "Do you need a prop to record how your attitude changes as soon as you receive the gift?"

"Isn't this just something I copied from you?"

"Stop slandering me. You've really messed me up today."

"I haven't told any lies today."

"..."

Kyosuke Kosaka remained silent. "You mean you tell many lies every day?"

Let's not complain about this.

A short while later, Sei Shonagon arrived, dressed in a bright red kimono.

Her youthful appearance and bright, clear, pale golden eyes left a deep impression.