Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Yukinoshita silently raised her hand and took the initiative to hug Kousaka Kyosuke.

A strong, powerful heartbeat resounded.

Yukino listened for a while, then gradually closed her eyes under Kyosuke Kousaka's comforting words.

After a while, the quiet room was filled with the sound of even, gentle breathing.

Kousaka Kyosuke laughed silently.

He had been thinking about asking Yukinoshita about her family.

But as Yukinoshita took the initiative, he realized it was inconvenient to say it aloud.

It was similar to my conversation with Jingzi yesterday.

Kyosuke Kosaka frankly told her about her brother Ayanokouji's situation so as not to worry her.

Shizuko's thoughts are quite normal.

If it were Yukinoshita...

Kousaka Kyosuke always felt that she might be overthinking things.

slowly.

Kyosuke Kousaka noticed that Yukinoshita and Shikibu Fuji were very similar.

They have very high spiritual pursuits.

It's not wrong to talk about family matters in private, but at least it shouldn't be done before or after a conversation.

Otherwise, they might become sensitive.

"I don't want my emotions to be mixed up with too many other things..."

Kyosuke Kosaka pondered deeply.

Seeing Xue nestled in his arms, looking like a kitten, he seemed even more endearing.

He nodded secretly.

Then I'll talk to Yukino's parents myself!

For poverty alleviation—no, that's not right, it's for the sake of Xuexia!

Noon.

After spending time with other girls I felt I had been neglecting lately.

Kyosuke Kosaka then went to find some of their relatives.

Sensing something amiss with Yukinoshita, he decided to seek advice from a composed adult.

Since they are all adults, they should possess considerable mental fortitude.

"Changwu, have you ever thought about becoming an official?"

"...Reporting to Lord Kyosuke, I am not qualified to hope for such a thing."

"That's an exaggeration. Even ordinary people can become local officials through the imperial examinations, and I believe you have that potential too."

"...Thank you for your praise, Kyosuke-sama."

Concealing his complex emotions, Shogo sincerely thanked Kousaka Kyosuke.

In fact, he is very knowledgeable about the current situation.

Even if I didn't study seriously before.

But he still knew the social rules of Japan from ancient times to the present.

How can an ordinary citizen become an official?

That is to leap from the common people's class to the elite class.

This would be extremely difficult even in modern times, let alone in ancient times.

His wife, who had a professional understanding of history, had explained it to him.

The chances of commoners rising to the ranks of nobility exist, but they are so slim as to be despairing.

Perhaps considering that Changwu wouldn't understand, his wife gave a specific example.

Such as the imperial examination system.

That system was modeled after the imperial examination system of the Tang Dynasty—

For a young man from an ordinary family to enter officialdom through the imperial examinations, it was extremely difficult.

Because, in terms of its institutional design, the imperial examination system had already almost completely excluded commoners.

Over the years, no commoners have participated in the imperial examinations.

If such an event occurs, the only thing they will face is suppression from the nobles.

If we succeed after going through all the hardships.

Start from the lowest rank.

So under normal circumstances.

It would take at least thirty years to be promoted to the rank of Junior Eight.

The official ranks below the eighth rank were merely the starting point for the most common mid-level noble descendants.

When the eldest son of a high-ranking nobleman is granted his position.

But it's so easy to reach the starting point of the fifth rank of mid-level noble!

Just like the situation with the master's friend, Fujiwara Yukinari.

He was appointed as the head of the five Tibetans.

This gentleman, whose primary duty was to serve as the Emperor's secretary, had already become a candidate for court noble.

All commoners are not even as good as one of this lord's fingers!

Even ordinary nobles have to look up to them...

Many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, and Changwu was somewhat lost in thought.

He understood what Kousaka Kyosuke meant just by listening to his tone.

That means they will at least try to secure him a ninth-rank official position, that is, a junior official position.

This is something that many ordinary people can never obtain in their entire lives.

"It seems he wants to pursue a career in government, just like in modern times."

Observing the expressions of Yukinoshita's father and his father-in-law in secret, Kousaka Kyosuke seemed to understand something.

He probably understood why Yukino didn't want to talk about her family.

Because discussing this matter would put one in a weaker position.

Kousaka Kyosuke pondered.

Why don't you make him submit?

How can Yukinoshita understand that she is also a man who can bend and stretch?

No, it's incredibly immoral to think about your daughter in front of someone else's father right now!

Kyosuke Kosaka's heart tightened, and he immediately calmed down.

Can't think.

Can't think about it anymore.

"Changwu, I understand what you mean. Then you should start preparing in the next few days."

Without further ado, Kyosuke Kosaka got straight to the point.

Since we know that Yukinoshita's father wants to become an official, then fine!

He immediately went to prepare.

"...Thank you, Kyosuke-sama."

The inner turmoil was fleeting, and Changwu bowed and thanked him.

He was well aware that he needed to elevate his status and position.

Whether it was for his wife or his two lovely daughters.

Let's put other thoughts aside.

"Hmm." Kyosuke Kousaka nodded slightly and left.

In modern times, he would at least be respectful, if not fawn over her.

In this feudal era...

If Kousaka Kyosuke continues to do this, it will only embarrass Yukinoshita's father.

Therefore, Kyosuke Kosaka did not want to talk to him any longer.

Both of them felt awkward.