Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After a moment of contemplation, Consort Zhen finally spoke.

"...What kind of seawater has such a high salt content? That's a bit unbelievable."

Shizuko's lips twitched: "Why is Lady Zhenfei still concerned about this matter?"

Chitanda's eyes, however, were sparkling.

"Yes! I'm curious too! Why is the seawater Xiaohong brought so salty?"

"You'll have to ask Kyosuke-sama that question."

"yes……"

As Shizuko responded softly, shifting the focus of the conversation to someone who was temporarily absent, Maki readily agreed as well.

"Well, I'll ask next time."

Chitanda nodded to himself, looking quite engrossed.

She was completely unaware that Shizuko and Maki had quietly moved away from her.

I'm leaving now.

Maki opened her mouth and spoke silently to Shizuko.

Shizuko nodded.

She knew it.

Once Chitanda unleashes the beast called "curiosity," someone will inevitably "sacrifice" themselves.

Therefore, Shizuko never hesitated to sell her husband, Kyosuke Kosaka, each time.

This is true.

Kyosuke Kousaka always actively tries to resolve Chitanda's doubts.

Even if the problem isn't solved immediately, we'll still take notes together with Chitanda and research some of the unsolved mysteries.

In short, Shizuko wasn't curious.

"Huh? Where is Lady Zhenfei?"

"She left first."

"...How rude of me, I didn't even say goodbye to her."

Chitanda covered her mouth, looking embarrassed.

Shizuko said, "Nobody cares about that. Just don't be rude in public."

Say something from your heart.

Shizuko believes that Kyosuke Kosaka's occasional banquets are quite effective, at least in keeping the distance between them minimal.

After calculating the time, I realized that the next banquet was almost here again.

How embarrassing!

Day 392 of crossing

The spirited Kyosuke Kousaka brought Maki here again today.

Also arriving were the three sisters, Toyo, Chika, and Moe.

Noticing that the three sisters were a bit off, Kyosuke Kosaka naturally decided to take them out to cheer them up, and even made them special masks to change their appearance.

Kyosuke Kousaka has thought about it.

The Shuibu Si Manor is their own territory, and no outsiders are allowed to enter.

It's fine to let my wife travel around!

Xiangzi was tempted when she heard about this.

Indeed, it's always best to have your own place.

Kyosuke Kosaka gradually understood why some officials didn't stay in Kyoto but instead went to serve as governors of provinces under the Rei-sei system.

"We still need to be restrained, at least on the surface."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

He immediately began to think about how to make the mask that could change one's appearance as perfect as possible.

He believes that people will likely come to like this kind of life in the future.

What do you mean Kyoto or not Kyoto?

The Shuibushi Manor is like a mini-Kyoto.

"Lord Kyosuke, may I go see Princess Kaguya in the bamboo forest?"

Suddenly, Moeha, who was traveling with them, asked Kousaka Kyosuke a question.

Her eyes sparkled, as if countless stars and diamonds were embedded within them.

Kyosuke Kosaka could vaguely feel invisible vines wrapping around him.

"How many people did Eru actually infect?"

Kyosuke Kosaka muttered to himself as his head slid a distance under the pull of gravity.

"Great! I want to see the super cute Princess Kaguya~" Moe winked playfully at Kousaka Kyosuke.

"You know Princess Kaguya is cute?"

"If it's so small, it must be very cute to make Kyosuke-sama so adorable."

"You can't do anything reckless; she's a quiet child."

"Really? Just how quiet are you? Kagura, please answer."

“Speak softly, or you might get startled at any moment, so Mengye should be careful.”

Kagura explains to Moeha.

Mengye was more and more moved the more she listened.

She knows Kaguya, her older sister Chika's best friend, and is aware that Chika is currently in a difficult situation.

Unfortunately, Mengye couldn't offer much help either.

Ultimately, she caused her husband far too much trouble.

Moeha, who has a strong sense of shame, is determined that she can no longer cause trouble for her husband no matter what!

Even her father and mother couldn't persuade her!

As for what special circumstances might actually occur?

My husband will definitely handle it in a reasonable way; there's no need for Mengye to interfere.

Let's skip over all this messy stuff.

Currently, Moeha is extremely curious about the legendary Princess Kaguya~

"There's no story about Princess Kaguya in this world. In other words, Princess Kaguya's fate was altered because of Lord Kyosuke's existence..."

Thinking about these things, Mengye became interested again.

By the way.

Chika and Toyomi, who came to the manor with Moeha, left Kousaka Kyosuke's group and went to places that interested them.

Qianhua is quite special.

She was traveling with Princess Zhenfei.

The purpose was to meet his classmates, Kashiwagi Nagisa, Ki Karen, and Erika.

Yes, the group consisted of Qianhua's classmates.

Upon seeing these familiar faces, Chika's eyes, brimming with tears, finally fell.

"Poor thing, Hui Lixiang, Xun, sob sob sob..."

"There's no need to get so worked up."

Empress Zhen looked around and simply took out a talisman with a silent barrier drawn on it from her sleeve, tossed it into the air, and used it directly.

Erika, who was holding Chika and crying, was very curious. Even though the atmosphere was so sad, she couldn't help but ask a question.

What is this?

"It's a soundproofing device, which is very suitable for practicing calligraphy or meditating."

"That's what Zhenfei said naturally."

Hui Lixiang: "I see."

Kashiwagi Nagisa: "Maki is amazing. She's always so disciplined."

"..." Ji Kelian didn't speak, her eyelids twitching incessantly.

Unlike her two other friends, what she saw was a scene that needed to be completely censored.

"It's no use...it's hopeless. Maki lies as easily as eating and drinking."