Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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But she actually understood a lot; she just didn't want to think about it or get caught up in it.

When the time comes to truly face it, she will be determined to do so.

"Well, come on!"

Kousaka Kyosuke encouraged Chitanda.

The three then headed towards the manor.

During this time, he went to the city center, and Kosaka Kyosuke also secretly took the opportunity to check on the security situation around Ukyo...

Upon arriving at the manor, Chitanda went to see her uncle, while Yotohime went to see her younger brother.

Kyosuke Kosaka, meanwhile, was lost in thought in the main hall.

"The Water Department is being built from scratch, so I need to at least establish a base first."

"In terms of personnel selection, the main group is the Qin family, some from the Fujiwara family, and some from the Kamo family are also arranged as well."

"Kyoto's security has stabilized again, and other Onmyoji are protecting important areas..."

"Even if an accident occurs now, it can be resolved before the chaos escalates."

I'm constantly thinking about the things I need to pay attention to recently.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovered that the only difficult thing to deal with was the Water Department, a mere shell office.

The public funds haven't been allocated yet; it's estimated that there's no hope until the Taoist priest becomes the Grand Secretary.

At this point, I can only solve this myself.

The official seal and official token were taken.

At the very least, it ensured that relatives and friends obtained official positions.

Even if it's a nominal position with no real authority, the money they're entitled to will still be there.

There are many people in the imperial court who collect salaries but do nothing.

We don't need these few from the government offices.

In short, we need to consider choosing a suitable location for our official residence and then build our own manor around it.

It gives me a strong sense of déjà vu, like playing a strategy game set in the Warring States period.

Naturally, Kyosuke Kousaka was joking.

Being so close to Kyoto, the political and economic center, what are you even thinking?

At most, it's just the same situation as other nobles in other places.

The perspective shifts to the other side.

Chitanda is searching for the person she had mentioned to Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Sister Fuyumi."

"Just call me Dongshi. I've said that before. Also, don't use honorifics."

Fuyumi, a short-haired girl with black hair wearing a gray top, turned around, put down her work, and smiled.

Chitanda didn't dwell on this issue and quickly changed the subject.

The short-haired girl listened quietly, her expression gradually becoming strange.

"...Eru."

"Yes! Dongshi-nee... Dongshi, you have to say yes! I believe in your abilities!"

Chitanda said excitedly.

She had only been enrolled for a short time when she heard of the reputation of her deceased friend, Fuyumi Irisu.

Then I thought about how the elders also praised Irusu Fuyumi, saying that he was decisive and efficient, so he would definitely succeed!

“Eru, first of all, I’m taking care of the pregnant woman, and secondly, if I join in… it won’t be good for you.”

"Pregnant woman? Oh, yes, you're still taking care of Mr. Niu's wife."

Chitanda was stunned.

She was somewhat at a loss.

Because Irisu Fuyumi, who had taken care of her since childhood, was specially bought by Kousaka Kyosuke to take care of the wife of Yotohime's younger brother.

Even though they were told to be the manor's doctor, those in the know understood that it was something else entirely.

She had completely overlooked this fact for a moment.

An hour later.

After finishing his conversation with Jun Sekiya, Kyosuke Kousaka, who was about to leave with Chitanda and Yoto-hime, suddenly paused.

"Does that person not want to go?"

"……Um."

"Eru, are you talking about Fuyumi?" Yaodao-hime suddenly spoke.

Chitanda was slightly taken aback. "How did you know, Yoto-hime?"

When Kousaka Kyosuke heard the name "Fuyumi", he was slightly taken aback.

The supporting cast of "Hyouka" are here too?

That's true. If the leading lady is here, it's not surprising that the supporting actors are here too.

"It's alright, as long as it helps Lord Kyosuke," Yaodao-hime immediately said.

She doesn't talk much, but she pays attention to things that need to be paid attention to.

Chitanda quickly shook her head, but was stopped by Kousaka Kyosuke raising his hand just as she was about to speak.

"Since that's what Yaodao-hime says, then let's find someone better to replace her."

“Coincidentally, I remember there was a female doctor in another manor who cured many people.”

"I was originally considering transferring here, so let's take advantage of this opportunity."

"...Lord Kyosuke." Yaodao-hime looked deeply moved.

Kyosuke Kosaka patted her head: "Don't overthink it, I just noticed it while inspecting the manor."

Yaodao-hime lowered her head and let Kousaka Kyosuke stroke her hair, filled with gratitude.

Chitanda was still confused, which meant that Fuyumi-nee could come over.

Chitanda then immediately returned to Irisu Fuyumi and explained the situation.

Feeling a slight sense of regret, Fuyumi Irisu fell back into the same subtle emotions she had been experiencing before.

She looked at Chitanda strangely, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

She had heard some of the things.

"By the way, Fuyumi-nee-fuyumi, Kyosuke-sama has also heard me talk about Uncle."

"So, Lord Kyosuke asked my uncle and paternal uncle to go to the mansion to report for duty... I think it was to serve as the head of the household."

In the end, Chitanda said something uncertain.

Because it's unclear what kind of job it is at the company.

Fuyumi Irisu nodded without hesitation this time: "Thank you very much, Eru."

Chitanda hurriedly said:

“You’ve taken such good care of me since I was little, so I should do what I can to help.”

Iruka Fuyumi smiled but didn't say anything more about thanking him.

She knew that would only make Chitanda continue to feel embarrassed.

I simply kept my gratitude in my heart.

At the same time, some information I had learned from history books unconsciously flashed through my mind.

According to historical records, during the Heian period, only princes were qualified to establish household administration offices.

But why is it possible to set up an officer in the Office of Prosecutors for Illegal Activities?

Based on Fuyumi Irisu's speculation, it must have been the powerful master of his friend Chitanda who was able to accomplish this.

"Eru's uncle came, and my father and I came too, along with countless other acquaintances..."

Ru Xudongshi unknowingly fell into a daze.

I inexplicably arrived in this world and have been here for over four months.

Now that we've just escaped the struggles of survival, are things about to start getting better?

"Dongshi-nee, you can grow your hair long again!"

"...Just call me Dongshi, no need for honorifics."

Fuyumi Irisu gently reminded him, unconsciously touching his shoulder-length hair.