Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Secondly, Emperor Ichijo, who was Teishi's childhood friend, was also unwilling.

This couple is a very famous pair in modern Japan.

Even in this era, they are a typical example of a very loving couple.

Kyosuke Kosaka was powerless to help with this.

From his perspective.

After the death of her father, Fujiwara no Michitaka, Teishi lost power.

After all, the eldest son, Ichiju, failed to secure the position of Kanpaku.

While Emperor Ichijo's favor was crucial, his choice of wife was not something he could control.

Once the Taoist priest becomes the regent, how difficult would it be for him to have the palace servants arrange for his daughter to serve Emperor Ichijo every day?

Kyosuke Kosaka deeply understands just how difficult it is for a man to control his lower body.

In addition, men are generally more open-minded.

If a beautiful wife says she has needs, then it's necessary to properly comfort her.

So naturally, a son was born.

That makes perfect sense.

Kousaka Kyosuke nodded as he watched the carriages carrying large dowries drive into the palace.

The brightest afternoon sunlight shone on the exquisitely decorated gifts, making them sparkle.

From the carriage, Kyosuke Kosaka saw exquisite and luxurious silks and satins, elegant celadon and white porcelain, and goldware carved into various auspicious beasts...

Each piece is more luxurious and more precious than the last.

These dowries were of extremely high quality.

It seems to be conveying a certain mood or sentiment.

Kyosuke Kosaka also saw Yukinari Fujiwara, who had drunk himself into oblivion with him the night before.

He was also a member of the wedding procession.

"So they're worried about something unexpected happening," Kyosuke Kousaka thought to himself, amused.

He wondered why Fujiwara Yukinari was so enthusiastic.

It turns out they were worried about problems arising.

Although he wanted to laugh at his friend to his face, Kyosuke Kosaka thought it would be better to wait until next time.

Following behind the wedding procession.

Some guards, seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke was dressed in noble attire, did not chase him away.

In fact, the area around the main road was kept clear of all irrelevant people.

At least you can only see some ordinary people who are cleanly dressed or nobles who are dressed in gorgeous clothes.

Everyone stood aside watching the spectacle.

Kousaka Kyosuke followed casually, and just as they were about to leave the restricted area in front of the palace gates, his expression shifted slightly.

I looked up at the sky.

A shadow suddenly flashed across the bright, clear sky.

The flow of Qi is changing.

The celestial phenomena are changing abruptly!

In an instant, the rolling dark clouds had obscured the brilliant sun in the sky.

But Kyosuke Kosaka knew that the sun was not shrouded in darkness.

The surrounding area was completely enveloped, making it look as if the sun had been "eaten up".

"Protect Mr. Akiko!"

"A monster is coming!"

"Protect Akiko-sama!!"

Due to the sudden change in the celestial phenomena, the surroundings quickly became chaotic.

Some of the people who had followed the wedding procession, like Kyosuke Kousaka, were screaming and running away in all directions.

Many people are calling out things like "monster" or "the Taoist priest's daughter".

Kyosuke Kosaka's lips twitched.

The spiritual energy in his body was circulating wildly at an extremely fast speed, and his lips were slightly closed.

"Om mani padme hum..."

"Om mani padme hum..."

The vast Buddha light shone everywhere.

A large Buddha statue, seemingly both illusory and real, appeared.

Its body is like a mountain, and its Buddha head is so tall that it seems to reach almost to the sky, majestic and boundless.

Rays of Buddha's light shone forth.

"It is Buddha!"

"It is true freedom!"

Kyosuke Kousaka's eyelids twitched.

At that moment, a rousing, high-pitched voice rang out.

"It is the gods and Buddhas who are protecting Lady Akiko!"

Call ~

After casting the spell, Kyosuke Kousaka, who was unable to speak, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

I heard a familiar voice, almost a roar, proclaiming something.

The others immediately understood.

He roared and screamed.

"May the gods and Buddhas protect Lady Akiko!"

"May the gods and Buddhas protect Lady Akiko!!"

Excited voices rang out one after another.

Some of those who had fled in panic couldn't help but gather around again.

In no time, the area in front of the palace was packed with people.

Countless believers knelt down and prayed with utmost devotion.

Some people saw a huge Buddha statue shrouded on a luxurious oxcart, as if it were protecting some important figure.

He was even more convinced of this.

And so, the shadow of a giant Buddha shone upon the palace like the sun.

People prostrated themselves in devout worship, constantly reciting their beliefs...

Guards and palace guards became believers.

The compassionate Buddha enjoys the offerings and worship.

The crowd gradually dispersed only after palace guards began to disperse them, and the Buddha's light slowly faded away.

And at that very moment, the sun appeared...

76. Komachi's Score / Nino's Troubles / Generous Rewards

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Kousaka Kyosuke glanced at Fujiwara Yukinari, who was being protected by a group of Onmyoji and guards.

Fujiwara Yukinari stood at the very front of the wedding procession.

His face was solemn and devout.

She is also a highly skilled actress.

Kyosuke Kosaka offered this assessment.

They left with the bustling crowd.

The common people and nobles who witnessed the appearance of the giant Buddha were all excited.

Some nobles who rushed over upon hearing the news but couldn't find the person even went so far as to ask the commoners for details.