Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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As for colleagues Ayanokoji, Hikigaya and Horikita Manabu?

They were probably unable to enter because of their background.

Otherwise, you'll likely encounter a lot of trouble.

Suddenly.

Shijo Tei discovered that Kousaka Kyosuke had started chatting with his wife's family.

His wife's family is Fujiwara Masataka—a junior general in the Central Guard Office, and like the head of the family, he is on the Daoist's side.

After all, the head of the family had previously given his father some basic information about the court, which Shijou Emperor had also seen.

Therefore, he knew that the Central Guard was the central guard force of the imperial family.

Major generals of the fifth rank are among the more important officials, roughly equivalent to assistant officers in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and the Outer Guard Office.

Furthermore, given that the organization was not very large, there was only one major general, whose power was only slightly lower than that of the generals of the Central Guard.

The General of the Central Guard is a fourth-rank official, the same rank as the head of the family.

"I had some cakes sent to Lord Kyosuke. Please don't find them offensive."

"If you like it, please don't be offended if you want some more."

"Then I hope those pastries will suit your taste, Lord Kyosuke..."

"I think so, the three-day cakes were quite delicious before."

"You flatter me," Fujiwara Masataka said with a smile.

After exchanging a few more words, he took his leave.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that Kyosuke Kousaka's attitude hadn't changed much, he felt relieved.

After all, his job is highly replaceable.

Compared to a powerful Onmyoji like Kyosuke Kousaka, who is almost irreplaceable, he is far inferior.

As long as Kyosuke Kousaka remains standing, he will naturally be safe and sound.

As for whether he will be promoted?

That can only be determined by the Taoist priest's intentions, and by trying one's own best not to make mistakes.

"And Mikado..."

Suddenly, Fujiwara Masataka thought of the seemingly inconspicuous boy behind Kosaka Kyosuke, and a sense of melancholy washed over him.

Compared to his son, who was still living by the Arakawa River, and his other nephews, Shijou Tei was undoubtedly lucky.

Fujiwara Masataka never imagined things would develop so quickly.

Kousaka Kyosuke had promised them some official positions in the Water Department, so he and his cousins ​​naturally sent their sons there.

As a result, they are now locked up.

It's too greedy to still want anything from Kyosuke Kousaka.

"Official positions in Kyoto are not so easy to obtain. Even if Lord Kyosuke is a deputy director of the Imperial Household Department, he cannot act so recklessly."

Even as he thought this to himself, Fujiwara Masataka still felt a little uncomfortable.

The two attendants beside Kousaka Kyosuke have become high-ranking officials in the capital.

Many other members of the Qin family also began to become supervisors, case handlers, and the like.

Some even became "fusheng," which means they officially became officials...

His status was even higher than that of his sons and nephews.

Ultimately, officials in the capital and officials in local areas are two different concepts.

Then, thinking about how in the days to come, the Qin family would gradually take over the middle and lower-ranking positions in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

Fujiwara Masataka almost lost his composure.

He tried hard to restrain himself.

"Toyoshi, Chika, and Moeha are three people; they're sure to win Kyosuke-sama's favor..."

Fujiwara Masataka tried his best to comfort himself.

Fengshi has always been his favorite niece. She has been sensible since she was a child, although she likes to play pranks.

However, they will definitely be able to adapt to this era quickly!

at the same time.

Fengshi, who was playing a board game with her two younger sisters and others, wrinkled her nose slightly and then quickly took out a handkerchief from her sleeve.

"Ah-"

"Sister, are you cold?" Qianhua asked with concern.

Feng Shi smiled and shook his head: "My nose is a little itchy, let's keep playing."

"Mmm~" Chika nodded happily.

Moeha was trying to sneak a peek at Chika's cards, and Chika moved away warily.

"cunning!"

"No, I was just stretching my neck," Mengye said obediently.

Qianhua was half-believing and half-doubting.

The group then resumed playing the game.

Xiangzi, watching from afar, was utterly powerless.

Ever since Qianhua married into the family, all sorts of strange games have been developed, and even her husband developed one.

Few people practice calligraphy or read books anymore.

Fortunately, Kyosuke Kousaka created a barrier paper that could be set to silence, otherwise the huge mother's room would be noisy every day.

"Oh well, it didn't bother me too much anyway," Xiangzi thought to herself.

As the original wife.

Xiangzi never thought of suppressing anyone.

She was well-versed in all knowledge of the Heian period, and having studied humanities, psychology, and ethics during her university years and after graduation, she was quite knowledgeable about men.

Men in the Heian period understood this even better.

Even though her husband was unlike any other man of her time, he was still the same as she had always known.

She's fond of pleasure and possessive—yes, Xiangzi likes that about her too.

What's rare is that her husband dislikes trouble, yet he has the patience to resolve it reliably.

This advantage is even better!

In short, Xiangzi knows how to get along more harmoniously with Kousaka Kyosuke.

Of course, she was somewhat surprised that her distant cousin, Fengshi, was so sensible.

They integrated as soon as they arrived, and didn't cause any of the problems they had envisioned.

For example, the management of a mansion.

Currently, it is managed by Xiangzi herself and Suyi, who in turn delegated the management to Yangnai and Fuyumi. External affairs are managed by Ieji...

Overall, the interior of the mansion is very stable.

Because each of them is extremely efficient, there is absolutely no need for any extra management personnel.

It would be best if the fruit wasn't mixed in.

Because Xiangzi didn't want to see any incident of the harem catching fire.

Ultimately, Su Yi remained calm and polite, just like a lady from a prominent family in the Tang Dynasty, which Xiangzi naturally appreciated.

And what about the management authority of the mansion?

Xiangzi was too lazy to care anymore.

Even if Kyosuke Kosaka plans to have children in the future, he will definitely make proper arrangements for each of them.

What do you mean by saying that a mother must fight for her child's interests?

Perhaps she has forgotten that her husband is still alive and well.

Refer to the inheritance distribution cases of some of the world's wealthiest individuals.

If he is healthy, the heir who makes the most noise and causes the most trouble will inevitably be the first to suffer.

"...It's fine as it is now," Xiangzi thought to herself.

She hopes to maintain this.

Even if some things in the future can be predicted.

But as long as I'm doing well and the people I care about are doing well, that's enough, right?