Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Great people remain great people and nobles even when they come into this world.

She and her husband came here as minor managers.

You Xiao was unwilling to accept this.

He had been working in Shanghai, the modern metropolis, for many years and had managed to accumulate some capital.

In terms of status and position, they are roughly the same as the average newly rich.

But now, they've been reduced to their original state?

Through observation over the past six months.

Yu Xiao finally realized who had suddenly appeared in this world.

Identity is arranged almost entirely according to status and ability in the modern world.

—Among them, status is key.

Just like the Youxiao family, who were all commoners with good social status.

Famous families like the Shinomiya and Shijo families are noble families!

In particular, the Shinomiya family, whose head, Shinomiya Gan'an, is a fifth-rank official.

This can certainly be described as the core elite class of the Heian period.

As long as we don't make any mistakes, we can proceed steadily and surely.

With the foresight of history, one can live a happy life no matter what, right?

In contrast.

Youxiao's situation was quite difficult.

Her children were servants employed by the Shijo family, and she and her ex-husband were minor stewards in the mansion.

They only manage trivial matters.

Their place of residence was barely on the edge of a slum, relatively close to the aristocratic residential area.

Let's not even talk about the food and clothes.

At this moment, there is one thing Youxiao wants to do...

As she calmly voiced her innermost thoughts, an indescribable stubbornness welled up within her.

"I don't feel safe here. Can you give me that feeling, Takehiko?"

After the preceding narrative was finished, Youxiao slowly began to ask questions.

Wu Yan shook his head awkwardly: "...I can't give it to you."

Even nobles don't feel safe, let alone them.

At the same time, he understood that his wife had something important to tell him.

"If I can't give you that, then I hope you can seriously consider every suggestion I make in the future, is that alright?"

"Ok!"

Wu Yan answered quickly.

He understood that he had no choice at all.

He could tell that his wife was extremely dissatisfied.

If I don't act smarter, my wife will definitely leave me.

He never doubted this.

"Yes, thank you for answering so readily," Yu Xiao said politely.

"..."

Wu Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

He guessed that his wife definitely wanted to do something he would disapprove of.

Youxiao didn't care what her husband thought.

He also ignored how heartbroken Miyuki Shirogane was, as he was taking care of his daughter, Kei.

For her.

She just wanted to live a happier life.

I hope everyone finds their own happiness.

"This is a duty that every mother should fulfill."

"However, the premise is that I can live a better life, instead of being unable to control my own life and death like this."

"What Yuyuki did was so heinous that he is now practically on his death countdown."

"Now we can only gamble everything on Xiao Gui..."

As Youxiao recalled the neighbors' spying earlier, she became even more confident in the idea she had been brewing.

Escaping is arguably the most helpless choice.

Even in a new location, a group of people without identities are like lambs to the slaughter.

She would naturally not do it unless absolutely necessary.

As for blaming, complaining, or even making the son or ex-husband take all the blame?

Youxiao had never thought of it.

This era was one where collective punishment was practiced.

When one person makes a mistake, the whole family suffers.

Thinking that you can escape punishment by shirking responsibility is absolutely the most foolish idea.

Therefore, Yu Xiao did not blame her son, Shirogane Miyuki, but simply let him reflect on his actions.

"If I'm not mistaken, that distinguished guest's attire confirms it's Lord Kyosuke from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics..."

With her eyes lowered, Youxiao racked her brains to think about her next plan.

First, they delayed the execution of their son, Shirogane Miyuki.

—From the very beginning, Yu Xiao understood that there was no way they could be favored by the nobles.

It was only because his daughter was prettier that she was rescued by this important figure.

Youxiao understands men.

Men are not all driven by their lower instincts.

They are very rational.

Often, it's not necessarily about wanting to have a relationship with a good-looking woman.

Many men only show a little tolerance and care because of a woman's beautiful appearance.

This should be the situation at this point.

This is a great start...

Well!

Kyosuke Kousaka, having finally collected all the vengeful spirits and evil spirits, shrugged.

He pondered for a long time.

It's pretty sure his partners are missing him.

No problem, let's party tonight!

The reason given was that they had defeated the Tsuchigumo; in short, they needed to find a reason.

Otherwise, women who are more sensitive, such as Yukino and Chitanda, would definitely feel embarrassed.

Okay, it's decided then!

It was noon.

Kyosuke Kosaka has returned to Kyoto with Minamoto no Yorihei.

Attending a banquet in Kyoto Port felt like an eternity.

He went to the government office to inspect the work and then returned to his residence.

When he saw Yukino, Kyosuke Kousaka's eyes lit up.

“…I need to take care of my mother.” Yukino pursed her glistening lips.

Her curved eyelashes drooped under the intense gaze, trembling slightly in the breeze.

A faint blush appeared on her fair and pretty face.

"It's just one night, there's no need for that."

"Perhaps it's because of his physical condition..."

Yukino subconsciously thought that Kousaka Kyosuke might really have some unspeakable secret.