Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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The women who came after that fared much better.

He didn't say anything more that would make Kousaka Kyosuke feel a little embarrassed.

Another half hour passed.

While I was helping Fumino, who was feeling neglected, in my room, a visiting card arrived.

It comes from Fujiwara Daichi.

Not being particularly surprised, Kyosuke Kousaka wrote a reply and continued his poverty alleviation efforts.

"...Lord Kyosuke, will this really work?"

"I'm trying this method; it's better than trying nothing at all."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked up intently at Fumino, whose cheeks and earlobes were flushed red.

His eyes were sincere and earnest.

There is absolutely no lie.

Fumino nodded her head, still half-asleep and without realizing it.

"Lord Kyosuke, please slow down, don't suddenly speed up..."

"This is also so that you can suddenly get used to it later."

"...Okay, then."

"Yes!" Kyosuke Kousaka nodded firmly.

Turning his head, he saw a fair and tender belly and a cute little belly button, and he refrained from getting closer.

His most important task right now is to systematically open up other channels.

The delicate peach blossoms are so beautiful, they instantly bring a sweet and fragrant feeling to the heart...

Kyosuke Kosaka's head started reciting ancient poems from compulsory education.

Fumino gently stroked Kousaka Kyosuke's hair.

I thought to myself, it would be so great if I could grow up a little!

Even if it doesn't work out, it's good to have Kyosuke-sama with me.

Half an hour later.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no choice but to go outside to meet the guests.

The location was a magnificent and imposing main hall, lavishly decorated.

The guests were Fujiwara Daichi, Fujiwara Masataka, and Fujiwara Masakazu.

"Lord Kyosuke." The three brothers bowed in unison.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and gestured for the three of them to sit down.

After sitting down, he asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Lord Kyosuke, I was transferred to the Imperial Academy as a second-in-command yesterday."

"Lord Kyosuke, I was transferred to the Central Guard Office as a Major General yesterday."

Two people spoke up one after the other.

Kyosuke Kousaka chuckled, "That's fine then."

I searched my mind for some relevant information.

"The Lin Yuan was an official residence under the Ministry of Civil Affairs, specifically responsible for managing the rice and grain submitted by various countries."

"It happened to have the same functions and powers as another subordinate office, the 'Main Tax Office,' which was essentially defunct."

The position of Linyuan Betō was held by Fujiwara Daichi, one of the three brothers.

He went from being a military supervisor in the Central Guard to a figurehead head of a glorified office in charge of rice and grain.

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but find it ridiculous.

Of course, he didn't mean to make fun of anyone.

"Now that you've become a major general, don't let down the expectations of these noble people," Kousaka Kyosuke said to Fujiwara Masataka.

Fujiwara Masataka bowed his head respectfully: "I will heed your teachings, Lord Kyosuke."

He had never imagined it.

He was shocked to find himself promoted from a seventh-rank lieutenant to a fifth-rank lieutenant.

This rapid promotion brought him to the same level as Kyosuke Kousaka.

But he knew better than anyone else.

This must have been thanks to Kyosuke Kousaka!

Besides, it was only for one day.

Even if he took his niece Qianhua back, it wouldn't be enough to make the Daoist Master pay attention to her immediately.

There are probably some reasons behind this that even they themselves are unaware of.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Fujiwara Masataka was well aware that he had secured this position through Kosaka Kyosuke's efforts.

He thought that being of equal rank meant he could have an equal dialogue with Kyosuke Kousaka.

That would be absolutely stupid!

"..." Fujiwara Masakazu remained relatively quiet.

His position remained unchanged.

He was an ordinary lieutenant in the palace's guard post.

The job of the Weimenfu was to be in charge of the etiquette for nobles entering and leaving the palace.

To put it bluntly, they were high-ranking gatekeepers.

Compared to the promotions of his two elder brothers, he was quite unknown.

"Why don't you stay here for dinner?"

Kousaka Kyosuke suggested again with a smile.

He felt quite pleased to see that Fujiwara Masataka was so sensible.

If someone truly believes that holding five official positions grants them the right to engage in equal dialogue, then he will have no choice but to weed out those who are qualified.

"Yes!"×3

The three brothers answered in unison.

Fujiwara Masataka secretly relaxed a little.

I saw that Kyosuke Kosaka was very happy to befriend him.

He knew he had done the right thing.

If there's anything you'd like to say, please don't hesitate.

Perhaps Kousaka Kyosuke will still put on that same frightening smile he used to wear.

but……

"My relationship with Lord Kyosuke is still a bit distant, especially compared to my older brother."

It's hard for Fujiwara Masataka not to be moved by being promoted to fifth place all at once.

A rank like that of a fifth-rank official was a position that even a low-ranking official like him could not achieve through a lifetime of merit.

However, this time it wasn't just his brother who achieved it, but he himself did too!

This completely demonstrates that Kyosuke Kousaka was in the presence of his ancestor, Michinaga, to an astonishing degree.

Two official positions of the fifth rank were given away without hesitation.

Only a Taoist priest who is about to become the regent has this power.

But a high-ranking figure like the Taoist priest probably wouldn't even bother to glance at him.

"No! After this, even more officials will definitely try to curry favor with Lord Kyosuke!"

"Chika...she absolutely can't, and..."

The thought of Chika nearly made Fujiwara Masataka's face turn pale again.

If he hadn't known that he was still in the main hall with Kousaka Kyosuke, he would have wanted to give his older brother a good talking-to.

At this time, the eldest brother was merely a figurehead.

It was only because the Taoist priest gave it to them out of respect for Kyosuke Kosaka.

If he's still immature, then you can't blame him for not giving you face...

night.