Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Compared to his two other nieces, who were both very well-behaved, Fujiwara Masataka would prefer one of them to marry Kosaka Kyosuke.

This time, Fujiwara Masataka intends to adopt his niece, Toyomi, as his goddaughter.

Depending on the situation, Moeha will also be handed over to her younger brother, Masakazu, as his adopted daughter...

Aristocratic women of this era were tools in themselves.

Fujiwara Masataka believed that as an uncle, all he could do was try his best to find good husbands for his nieces.

Fujiwara Masataka would never allow a situation like his elder brother Fujiwara Daichi's, where he was excessively spoiled.

At that time, the eldest brother was merely an official with a nominal title, and he was quite content to just drift through life like that.

If they try to interfere with Fengshi and Mengye's marriage in the future, then he will have no choice but to take action.

Since the ancestral Taoist priest replaced him.

That means he at least knew something about his niece, Chika.

An initial sense of unease should have formed.

If he continues to act out of touch with reality in the future, then Kyosuke Kosaka's reputation will be of no use.

No, the probability that Kousaka Kyosuke will ignore it is probably higher!

Thinking of this, Fujiwara Masataka felt a surge of urgency.

"Since Chika can't win Kyosuke-sama's favor, then we can only let Toyomi go."

"Fengshi is quite sensible. As long as I explain the situation to her, she will definitely understand."

"It's good to teach Chika a lesson too, since I don't know if she'll do anything foolish again."

"We have to get my sister-in-law to emphasize this..."

After becoming a major general in the Central Guard, Fujiwara Masataka did not relax; on the contrary, he became even more nervous!

The fact that the Taoist priest transferred him to another post indicates that the matter may have been exposed.

One more time... just one more time! If we make this mistake even once more, we're all finished!

I must make a contribution as soon as possible, or at least establish a good relationship with Kousaka Kyosuke, whom the Taoist priest trusts the most.

In this way, the Taoist priest should be more tolerant of them in the future.

Otherwise, today he might be a junior general in the Kyoto Imperial Guard, and tomorrow he might be the governor of some small country.

Given his current rank, even if he makes a mistake, he could still be appointed as the chief minister of a small country or the chief minister of a country with a different name...

That is indeed better than what ordinary people do.

However, how could he, who was already serving as a provincial minister in the modern world, be willing to accept this?

Moreover, Heijō-kyō, the former capital, is in such a tragic state.

If you leave Kyoto and go to other remote areas where there are no traces of cities, is there really any way to make a living?

In an instant, Fujiwara Masataka's eyes hardened.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed deep within his eyes.

If a person is not ruthless, he cannot stand firm!

His son, his other brothers, his cousins, and his nephews all wholeheartedly supported him.

Fujiwara Masataka must take responsibility for them!!

Not yet.

The sun was shining softly, and the breeze was cool.

Upon noticing that the weather was much cooler than before, Kyosuke Kousaka truly felt the arrival of autumn.

He glanced at some unidentified objects covered by dirty wooden fences in a corner of the roadside.

Looking dazed.

I remember when I first arrived, the weather was quite cold, and I heard that many people froze to death at that time.

I wonder how many will freeze to death this year?

As he walked and pondered, Kyosuke Kosaka arrived at Hachijoji.

Things that were supposed to go smoothly took an unexpected turn.

Kyosuke Kosaka watched as a large group of fire soldiers surrounded the non-humans.

Several familiar lieutenants were also directing operations, seemingly preparing to arrest people.

One of the young men, dressed in a red official robe and exuding a gentle and refined air, watched all this with a smile.

Kousaka Kyosuke was in a trance.

He thought of the previous middle-aged man with a thick beard who wore an official robe.

He couldn't help but walk over.

"How dare you!" A fire chief noticed and shouted.

The surroundings became quiet.

The young man in the red official robe slowly turned his head and, upon seeing Kyosuke Kosaka, became intrigued.

"Are you Kyosuke?"

"Oh, who are you?"

Kyosuke Kosaka casually slapped the fire chief away, then didn't move forward any further.

This guy deserves a beating; he has to be beaten.

How dare someone who isn't even a noble criticize nobles? Where does that audacity come from?

"My name is Shinji Takashiro."

The young man ignored Kousaka Kyosuke's actions and, surrounded by several servants, spoke with a smile.

He even imitated Kyosuke Kousaka by waving for the others to leave.

After thinking for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke said, "My name is Fujiwara Asami Kyosuke."

"It really is you." The young man, Takashiro Nobuyoshi, seemed very happy.

Kousaka Kyosuke thought for a moment, then stepped forward.

The personal attendants around High-Ranking Faith, who were clearly even stronger than the Fire Soldiers, also stepped forward warily.

"Go back."

Clearly, the high-ranking official has a very dignified demeanor.

The other servants were also very obedient.

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but smile, expressing his magnanimity and friendliness.

Then he took out a sign from his hand.

No, to be precise, it's a family talisman.

"Do you know this?"

"..."

A second or two later.

Her smile became sluggish.

Kousaka Kyosuke seemed to be deep in thought, as if he knew him.

That's good.

Thank you for your blessing, Master Dao.

93. Suspicion / Hachiman's Help / Agricultural Reform / Panic

It was quiet all around.

Kousaka Kyosuke silently put the family charm back.

He felt that the Taoist priest was really a good boss.

Or perhaps Fujiwara no Michitsuna had considered things thoroughly enough.

Otherwise, we'd have to slink away today.

He once served as the "vice-minister" of the Prosecution Agency, which is the current official position of Nobuyoshi Takashina.

Kyosuke Kosaka was well aware of the powers of the Prosecutor's Office.

At least, it would be really easy for a prosecutor to send someone to "ask" him to leave.

They didn't start a fight when they met.

This is because of the unspoken rule that "nobles cannot fight each other."

Therefore, Kyosuke Kousaka has no respect for Shinji Takashira.