Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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She knew very well that this was because the world was too unfamiliar and dangerous, making her eldest daughter even more shy than before.

However, this is not the case here.

Firstly, the main road and the fact that this area is not far from the palace make it difficult for monsters to invade, and secondly, this is a gathering place for Onmyoji.

Secondly, the residence is protected by multiple layers of barriers, making the central area of ​​the inner courtyard even more secure.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for any danger to occur.

Therefore, Michiyo naturally hoped that her eldest daughter could interact with those of the same age here, and even form a bond with the head of the family, so that she could be protected for the rest of her life.

"Don't worry, sister. When we go out, I'll tell Sister Sushang and Sister Xiaoting in advance, so you won't get so much attention."

"Ugh... This kind of thoughtfulness hurts even more!"

"It's okay, everyone here is a good person~"

“Erli, it’s really hard for your sister to keep telling the truth like this. You need to be a child who understands other people’s pain…”

Feeling dizzy and as if the world was shaking, Goto Ichiri stared at his sister in a daze.

Goto Jiri's face was sweating:

"Yes...I'm sorry..."

The apology had barely begun when Goto Ichiri shrank back into a corner, muttering to himself.

Michiyo and Goto looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

West Middle Gate area.

Kyosuke Kosaka summoned Ayanokoji, Hikigaya, Tei Shijo, Manabu Horikita, and others who had just returned.

"In the coming days, you should take care of the situation of the homeless and the destitute. If anyone makes any rash moves, you can report to me and I will handle it."

"Yes!"×4

"Hygiene should also be strictly monitored. If there is anything inconvenient to handle, just call me without hesitation."

"Yes……"

One order after another was given, and the four people who had been summoned responded in succession.

After finishing his business, Kousaka Kyosuke went straight back to his bedchamber.

The four who remained continued to discuss the issue.

“Clear eyes, wanderers, hygiene, leisure places… these are probably related to spring plowing,” Shijou Tei said proactively.

Kyosuke Kosaka's hints were so obvious, how could he not know what was going on?

As Shijou Tei mentioned the word "secluded place," Ayanokoji and Hikigaya both showed a noticeable change in expression.

Shijo Teiya also noticed and cautiously asked, "Was it serious back then?"

Even when he was away from home, he still heard some rumors in Kyoto Port.

Ayanokouji paused for a second or two before saying, "I heard that the court officials were very angry at that time..."

"There's nowhere suitable to walk on the streets."

Hachiman said this.

Upon hearing this, Shijou Tei seemed to be confronting that past scene directly, and his face paled slightly.

"The Lord Jorri I once served was a good-tempered man, but even he complained for a long time back then."

Horikita Manabu said slowly.

The deeper meaning behind those words is that even a good-tempered person can have a lot of temper!

In fact, this makes perfect sense.

Because no normal person wants to encounter anything unusual on their own path.

“Those people will definitely make the homeless people do the manure work later, but I don’t think they will treat them well,” Ayanokouji said, expressing his thoughts.

The other three shared the same idea as Ayanokouji.

"At that time, they will definitely stop at nothing. If they become too domineering, let's escalate the situation first..."

Hikigaya suggested.

He had vaguely sensed that Kousaka Kyosuke's words meant "to cause trouble."

In this regard, Hachiman unusually expressed his agreement.

"Previously, Takashinobu did not pay the people who cleaned the streets properly, and he was even unwilling to provide them with a meal. I don't believe he will repent later."

With a firm suspicion in his mind, Hachiman took the mission he had been given very seriously.

Regardless of how you look at it, Hachiman despises High Order's freeloading behavior.

Even if Takashiro Shinichi had offered to provide a meal, he would have considered him a person with a conscience.

Unfortunately, no.

This led Hikigaya to conclude that Takashiro Nobuyoshi would use the most efficient and extreme methods to exploit those Kiyomu who were barely surviving at the moment, during the spring planting season.

Qingmu refers to those homeless individuals who are frequently dispatched by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (BIS).

They were already doing dirty work such as cleaning up filth and disposing of corpses, and now they were being given even more arduous tasks without any pay?

To Hachiman, this was murder.

It's just a different way of killing people.

“Then we need to get people to cooperate first,” Ayanokouji added. “Even if those homeless people are looked down upon, as long as they act pitiful enough, it can still push some people to the opposite side.”

Hachiman's lips twitched: "This idea is indeed very effective..."

"It's just a bit despicable," he added in his mind later.

But he wholeheartedly agreed.

If they don't act despicably, the homeless will suffer a terrible fate in the future.

Under Kyosuke Kosaka's management, at least not so many people would have died.

“You need to find someone who keeps their mouth shut and isn’t timid, otherwise they might turn on you,” Horikita Manabu said.

Ayanokouji said, "Just find people who have elderly parents and young children to support. Of course, I don't mean to control their families, but to protect them in case of unforeseen circumstances..."

Hikigaya leaned back slightly, rolled his eyes at Ayanokouji, but ultimately didn't say anything.

He is very clear.

Doing these ruthless things is still better than having a large number of people die.

So be it, it's despicable.

Shijo Teishi is being challenged by certain ideologies and values.

"That's true... There's no such thing as friendship in the business world, let alone in the political struggles of the Heian period."

Anyone with a modicum of common sense understands that if this political struggle fails, although no one will die, many difficulties will arise.

The mere act of making things difficult is enough to cause all sorts of unexpected problems, not to mention the burden on family members as well.

Therefore, the only option left is to be ruthless towards others.

"Try to consider the despicable things they might do, because since Kyosuke-sama will openly provide support, it's easy for unforeseen problems to arise behind the scenes..."

Shijou Tei finally said something.

Ayanokouji's lips moved, but he ultimately didn't come up with a more "appropriate" idea.

After the discussion, the group went off to do their own thing again...

Day 307 of crossing

Early in the morning, Kyosuke Kosaka took Kagura to the Ministry of Justice to review official documents.

Occasionally showing his face in the official office can be considered one of his strengths.

"Kyosuke-sama!"

"Um, what's up?"

While still processing official documents, Kousaka Kyosuke looked up at Shijo Tei, who had rushed over to bow to him.

Shijo Taichi said in a low voice, "People from the Ministry of Civil Affairs are leading guards everywhere to arrest Kiyome."

"Oh, then I'll go take a look."

Kyosuke Kosaka stood up.

Then, with one arm around Kagura, he used his spiritual power to quickly move Shijou Tei.

In just a few breaths, Kyosuke Kosaka arrived at the location.

Shijou Tei, who was about to reveal his location, was completely dumbfounded—so fast?

"Who are you?" the leader of the group who was confronting Ayanokoji, Hikigaya, and the others asked cautiously.

"Kyosuke, please report to the Imperial Household Agency for Detective Affairs."

"Please forgive my ignorance and foolishness... Lord Kyosuke!"