Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Let's stay together if we're going to be together.

You can't just choose a bad husband and live a lonely life, can you?

The worst part is that she'll have to keep choosing a husband... She absolutely will not do that!

"Yes, I understand what you mean. I'll visit Chika and ask about the situation when I have the chance."

Fengshi was very open-minded and respected his younger sister's decision.

The main reason is that she believes her younger sister's idea is not wrong at all.

At this moment, Toyomi is more worried about what kind of feelings Kousaka Kyosuke has for them.

If she didn't dislike it, she would be happy to serve Kousaka Kyosuke together with her two younger sisters.

Although this kind of thing is truly shameful and difficult to talk about...

For Feng Shi, who has experienced various upheavals over the past six months, this is indeed a good choice.

"He is a famous Yin-Yang Master, or a close confidant of the Taoist priest."

"Even my father's honorary title and position must have been obtained by relying on Lord Kyosuke's influence."

"It seems that what happened with Chika earlier offended him..."

"Even if there's a very small chance that he won't get angry, Kyosuke-sama will probably still have some complaints."

From Fujiwara Masataka, Toyomi learned the details of the relationship between Kousaka Kyosuke and their family.

Therefore, it is very clear how wrong their family is.

It is clearly the patronage of our ancestors and Taoist masters.

It is clear that his status and power are due to Kyosuke Kosaka.

The result was that they were so ungrateful and lacked any sense of propriety.

Feng Shi was also frustrated by this situation of "playing a good hand badly".

She did not blame her father.

Because the father doted on every one of his daughters.

She didn't blame her sister.

Because my younger sister, Chika, was already so repressed when she was little that she was on the verge of a mental breakdown...

At this moment, all she could do was try her best to salvage the situation.

I'd be willing to sacrifice my dignity!

Like Fujiwara Masataka.

Feng Shi also realized the extremely dangerous situation through the Taoist priest's personnel arrangements.

They are very likely to be discarded as useless pawns by the Taoist priest who is about to become the Grand Master and whose power is gradually consolidating.

For the Taoist priest.

There are many relatives like them.

The Taoist priest had too many people to choose from: obedient, capable, and sycophantic.

When they come to hate their family one day, it will probably be too late for anyone to save them!

Their only hope was to save themselves.

Compared to the seemingly relaxed father, the mother is already considering trying to conceive.

Feng Shi's ideas are quite objective.

She also believed that her father and mother could have thought of it.

It's just that the complexity of this world makes it slower for them to adapt.

Feng Shi understands perfectly.

"Through my second sister, I feel that I can understand Kyosuke-sama better."

Hearing that her older sister was going to visit, Mengye looked on with anticipation.

After meeting Kyosuke Kosaka yesterday, she fell completely in love with him.

He's brave, but most importantly, he takes good care of the people around him—he must be a wonderful husband.

If we get married, she'll be a good wife.

"I'll go take a look..."

Seeing that Mengye was sensible and didn't say she wanted to go, Fengshi patted Mengye's head with pity.

Mengye, like her, also knew about the family's situation.

But there were still no complaints... Feng Shi felt very sorry for him.

My youngest sister is so sensible.

She no longer needs to say many things aloud.

night.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who partied until the early hours of yesterday, took a bath with his partners again.

He has to control his recoil at this time every time to avoid embarrassment.

Now was not the time to bring this up; he continued to ask about manpower as before.

"I will be reinstated soon, and I welcome any family members who are willing to help. You can also ask them."

"I understand if you're embarrassed to say anything, but please don't be so polite in private..."

In his straightforward remarks, Kyosuke Kosaka practically revealed something.

Compared to people like Yukinoshita and Chitanda, who clearly have a strong sense of shame.

Kyosuke Kosaka believes that "stronger measures" are still needed.

The main reason is that he really needs more people.

But in reality, it's not a genuine shortage of people.

Because there were many nobles.

There are quite a few people like Fujiwara Yasuke who held a minor position.

They have no connection, which is why there can only be one vacant position.

Once you connect with someone, you can immediately become a powerful and influential person.

But for the others who were mostly from humble backgrounds, it wasn't that simple.

Even if there is an indirect relationship with Kyosuke Kosaka, there must still be some achievements to show for it.

At the very least, you need a resume, something like work experience.

Otherwise, Kyosuke Kousaka will still be in a difficult situation.

In general, he hoped that fathers-in-law who were interested in becoming officials would inform him in advance.

This way, it will be easier for him to operate.

Don't suddenly or subtly reveal your desire to become an official...

When all the official positions are filled, Kyosuke Kosaka doesn't have many good options.

A carrot and a pit.

When he first took over, he was able to deal with them one by one.

Those who were incompetent or disobedient were removed from their positions.

Once the situation stabilized, Kyosuke Kosaka had no way to do anything about it.

It is similar to the policy of benevolence in ancient times.

Or, to put it another way, the simplest, most direct, and most typical example is Fujiwara no Yasuke.

This guy is just too reckless.

He abused his power and position, causing his subordinates to feel threatened and fear for their positions.

That's why he lost all his prestige at the very end.

On the contrary, the newly appointed high-ranking official seems quite good.

At least, Kyosuke Kosaka saw that many people were willing to follow his arrangements.