Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After teasing Komachi briefly, Kousaka Kyosuke began to recount his experiences of the day.

From the moment he married Xiangzi, he enjoyed sharing experiences that weren't worth hiding with those around him.

Kyoto is still quite dangerous right now, and the couples usually don't go out.

Or they might visit family, interact and play with other peers, or do things they are interested in, etc.

It's certainly not boring.

However, this does not mean that Kyosuke Kosaka wants them to stay in a mansion without knowing anything about the outside world.

With the vast majority of their partners coming from the modern era, Kyosuke Kousaka wanted them to know more.

In this way, he can have common topics with his partners.

Soon after, Komachi, who was lying on the floor receiving an essential oil massage, began to recount the events of her day in a lighthearted tone.

"It's so cold today~ Mom feels too cold and doesn't even want to move around, so Komachi is massaging her body to prevent swelling~"

"It's been so cold these past few days! Luckily it's warm inside, otherwise I'd be a blanket monster!"

"Hehe, it tickles~ Kyosuke-sama, a little harder~ Ugh—I need to roll over too~"

"Hey!"

Komachi flipped over with a nimble and decisive movement.

Although it is winter, autumn's bounty is abundant and full, brimming with the special vitality that golden autumn should have.

Kousaka Kyousuke suppressed his emotions.

Then, he carefully poured some essential oil from the small porcelain bottle, rubbed it evenly in his palm, and then placed it on Komachi's body.

Start with the feet.

Even so, Komachi still let out a soft, sweet "Ah~".

"Now that Shizuko has made essential oils, I can ask her how to make some myself."

Kyosuke Kosaka silently pressed down on his gun, thinking cheerfully.

Komachi watched as Kousaka Kyosuke started from his feet, propping himself up on his futon with his two little hands, and sat up, smiling as he gazed at Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Lord Kyosuke, please wait a moment while I help you."

"Don't think so much."

Kyosuke Kosaka patted Komachi lightly and continued massaging her feet.

Komachi giggled, gently squeezing and pressing her small hands against Kousaka Kyosuke's firm arm.

"Komachi is very service-oriented."

"Me too."

The two chatted idly for a while, and neither knew how much time had passed.

Finally, when his body went limp, Kousaka Kyosuke went to see the Kirisu Mafuyu and Kirisu Miharu sisters.

These two sisters often have a verbal tic involving "shame on you!", which is still quite amusing.

Day 257 of crossing

After accompanying Hiromi until 7 AM, Kousaka Kyosuke finally left the bedroom.

He wasn't going out to work; he was preparing to train his two brothers-in-law.

No, to be precise, we also need to add a future brother-in-law—Shijou-tei.

"First apply the medicine to your limbs, then drink the medicine."

"Yes, Lord Kyosuke."

Shijou Tei immediately replied.

Although he was apprehensive, he knew he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

When he heard Kyosuke Kosaka ask him if he wanted to practice martial arts yesterday, he naturally agreed without hesitation.

The two most typical examples, Ayanokoji and Hikigaya, illustrate the importance of martial arts in this world.

Even though the two of them got promoted quickly because of their relationship with Kousaka Kyosuke.

But those hard-earned achievements cannot be faked.

Having connections and having power are the most secure foundations for survival.

Therefore, Shijou Tei understood that he had to seize the opportunity he had been given, otherwise he would inevitably regret it in the future.

"Lord Kyosuke has decided to marry Mikado's older sister..."

Silently finishing the medicine, Ayanokouji fell into deep thought.

He didn't pay too much attention to this kind of thing.

At most, he'll maintain a good relationship with Shijou-tei, and that's about it.

There's no need for flattery or fawning, and judging from Shijou Tei's appearance, he probably wouldn't like it anyway.

Peaceful coexistence is all that's needed.

Hachiman naturally guessed it too.

"Because of my situation, it was necessary to bring forward the time for Kyosuke to select the heir."

"In reality, Makoto-sama doesn't have much contact with Kyosuke-sama..."

The thought of this made Hachiman feel extremely guilty.

Because of him, Kyosuke Kousaka had to adjust his important plans again.

Although it wasn't his intentional mistake, it was still related to him... How could Hachiman not mind?

Let's get back to the main topic.

Hikigaya roughly guessed why Kousaka Kyosuke chose Makoto.

After all, Kyosuke Kousaka seemed to have eyes that could see good and evil, which is why he chose Makoto.

But that's clearly not enough!

At least in this feudal era, it was not enough.

Because this era valued connections, one could not promote someone simply because they were capable, otherwise it would greatly displease the nobles who relied on connections to get things done.

In short, everything needs a reason.

Just like the situation between Hikigaya himself and Ayanokoji.

Everyone is well aware of their situation, and they even occasionally make fun of them. There are many who are envious, but even more who don't find it strange.

It seems that this is the truth of the world.

The same is true.

The current head of the family, Makoto, cannot be accepted because of her abilities; she must at least have some kind of relationship with Kyosuke Kousaka on the surface.

In this era, kinship was the primary relationship.

Either Makoto or Shijou Tei married a woman connected to the head of the family, or the head of the family married a woman connected to them.

This is the only way to ensure a good relationship between us.

Now it is clear that even the latter—the head of the family—married a woman connected to Makoto and Shijou Tei.

"The rules of this era are very reasonable; even Kyosuke-sama had to marry to appease Makoto-sama..."

Hachiman had a toothache.

Only now did he have a clearer understanding of his own position.

It is estimated that in the future, he will be like the head of the family, unable to control his own destiny.

Hannya, sitting on the edge of the veranda, noticed that Hikigaya was in a bad mood and couldn't help but worry.

Gudong Gudong~

As he began taking the medicine, Shijou Tei tried his best to control his expression, not letting himself show any unusual behavior.

A faint medicinal aroma wafted into my nostrils, and the emerald green medicine in my mouth tasted slightly sweet, without any of the expected bitterness.

"Then it begins."

Kyosuke Kosaka raised his hand and summoned water from a short distance away, preparing to warm up his three brothers-in-law first.

There will be many more major battles to come, and it's impossible not to participate.

What if a young, healthy man with ruddy complexion stayed at home every day in the offices of law enforcement agencies like the Prosecutor's Office and the Outer Guard Office without ever going out?

That would inevitably lead to criticism.

Even the two officials in charge of the office took the lead and practiced what they preached.

Then who can remain unaffected?

Westinghouse.

Runko was chatting with her daughter, Maki.