Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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So, the reason why the Imperial Box Palace asked the Onmyoji to find the spiritual herbs was to stage a "deep sisterly bond"?

Inexplicable.

Kyosuke Kosaka then thought of the Taoist priest's efforts in seeking medical treatment for his two brothers from the same mother.

It truly is a wonderful story of brotherly love and respect.

Forget it, let's not think about these things.

I always seem to come into contact with things related to Yi Zhou. Is this due to the clash of the five elements? Sigh.

"Don't be afraid, ordinary monsters and evil spirits are two different things."

Along the way, Kagura also eliminated Rumi and Ruri's presence by creating a small barrier.

Because of this, these two ordinary people entered the monster market without being noticed at all.

"Do only evil spirits eat people?"

Seeing the various monsters around her setting up stalls and doing business just like humans, Rumi suppressed her fear and even mustered up the courage to ask.

Kagura explained, "It's like the shikigami of an onmyoji. Ordinary yokai are kind-hearted, and onmyoji will make a contract with them through contact and communication, becoming close companions."

The student listened attentively, feeling as if a new world was opening up before him.

"So, monsters really are just like humans, some are good and some are bad."

Liuli, the maid who had returned from studying in America, was deeply moved upon hearing this.

Despite her outwardly calm demeanor, images of herself transforming into an Onmyoji, wielding talismans, slaying demons, and subduing numerous shikigami flashed through her mind...

"Iron Rat, have you ever heard of a spirit herb that emits a red glow?"

"Glowing red? Yes! But it doesn't have much spiritual power, so it can't be considered a spiritual herb."

"Whatever, how much do you want?"

"Sincere discount of 10 gold coins".

"5 gold coins, please. I've helped so many people lately that I'm almost unable to afford food."

"Huh? Lord Kyosuke, aren't you a nobleman? Attending banquets is your daily routine, isn't it?"

"You're overthinking it. I've only ever attended a handful of banquets in my life, not counting small gatherings with friends."

"Lord Kyosuke, you're so pitiful..."

"I don't need a mouse's sympathy. Where's the grass?"

"Wait a moment, I'm going to pick up the goods."

"Okay, here's the money."

"Thank you for your patronage~" The rat-faced man dressed in monk's robes smiled and accepted the money from Kousaka Kyosuke, expressing his gratitude.

The little hands were still weighing the bulging cloth bag.

The tinkling sound was very crisp.

Rat-faced man, iron rat.

With a cheerful expression, he neatly tied the cloth bag around his waist and quickly moved towards a certain place, stepping on a copper coin the size of a small millstone.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to tell Kousaka Kyosuke, "Please wait a moment!"

The service was very good.

"casual……"

Liu Mei lowered his head and muttered something.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed:

"It's not something you can just do casually. Aren't we all working very hard to find it?"

People even died.

Ha ha.

"No, I think you did the right thing."

"Just a heads up, your idea is quite disrespectful, so be careful."

"I understand, Lord Kyosuke."

Liu Mei suddenly looked up again, her gaze meeting Kousaka Kyosuke's.

The slight curve of her eyes softened the girl's aloof demeanor.

Kyosuke Kosaka only realized it unintentionally.

The girl's eyebrows and eyes are quite similar to Yukino's.

Is it an illusion?

After thinking for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke realized that he probably missed Yukino too much.

Okay, I'll spend more time with Yukino when I have some free time tomorrow.

It just so happens that it's that time of year, great!

After that, the matter concerning the spiritual herbs was resolved in an orderly manner.

Ryumi and her maids rejoined their original group and returned to the palace.

Day 403 of crossing

Kousaka Kyosuke, who had thought he could sleep in late, had to get up early in the morning because of Fujiwara Michitsuna's visit.

The visit took place at 5:00 AM... which is really early.

"Kyosuke, the palace has summoned you to the court immediately. Do you know why?"

Fujiwara no Michitsuna's expression was much more serious than usual.

Kyosuke Kosaka was slightly taken aback, but reacted quickly: "A spirit herb?"

"Yes, the palace physicians found a contraindicated ingredient that is harmful to pregnant women in it."

"That's really going too far. I personally tested the ingredients yesterday and even kept some samples."

"Sigh... Knowing there was danger involved, you still got involved."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna sighed.

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka seemed to have been prepared, he was even more frustrated that Kyosuke Kosaka had voluntarily engaged in such "meddling" behavior.

Kyosuke Kosaka shrugged: "I can't stand seeing such young children being forced to their deaths."

Is this really the part you can't help but want to be with?

"They probably aren't dressed yet, are they?!"

Kousaka Kyosuke was angry.

He couldn't possibly be interested in a kid who wasn't even dressed and was probably just starting middle school! Even Sagiri was... well, Sagiri was already quite old.

295. Self-defense/counterattack within the palace/The person officials revered.

Since the palace has summoned them.

Kousaka Kyosuke immediately followed Fujiwara no Michitsuna to the Imperial Palace.

Time was of the essence, and there was no time to say goodbye to the other partners.

On the way, Fujiwara no Michitsuna couldn't help but complain again.

"Let's leave it at that. Don't make a big deal out of it."

"As far as I know, it would be truly outrageous for an Onmyoji to interfere in disputes in the imperial court."

"Heh, I don't know if some people were just too complacent, or if something really went wrong..."

"I feel the timing of this move is quite subtle. Why couldn't we wait until after the ancestral rites to come, since the ancestral rites have already taken place?"

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but mutter to himself.

He didn't really take the imperial summons, which sounded like an interrogation, to heart.

How to say?

I'm still quite useful, albeit barely.

Even if they really intend to discard someone after they've served their purpose, they should at least squeeze every last drop of value out of them first, right?

As a result, this is it?

"On this point, you could certainly retaliate more."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna narrowed his eyes, his expression turning colder.

To be honest, he couldn't understand why some people would target Onmyoji.

As far as Fujiwara no Michitsuna is concerned.

Kyosuke Kousaka's true identity is simply that of an Onmyoji (yin-yang master).