Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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However, he was rather restrained when it came to killing; he simply severed the tendons in his hands and feet.

"Alright, you can arrange the people yourself. There's no need to get your hands dirty."

"Yes!"

Ayanokouji immediately bowed his head in response.

The screams around him had almost no psychological impact on him.

Human life is so cheap in this era.

He wouldn't deliberately provoke anyone.

However, when faced with problems, they can still act swiftly and without hesitation.

A moment later, Ayanokouji sent men to escort a group of thugs away.

The guards who were escorting the people had bad tempers. If the thugs dared to resist, they would kick and shove them, chasing them like dogs.

Watching this scene quietly, Kyosuke Kosaka remained calm and composed.

"After Minamoto no Yorimitsu breaks his contract with Orochi, Kyoto will be in chaos again."

"We need to be stricter with them now..."

Suddenly, a noise came from quite a distance, and Kousaka Kyosuke looked up to see what was happening.

As the sun sets, a small convoy of cars moves slowly forward.

At a glance, Kyosuke Kosaka recognized someone.

Tomoyuki Fujiwara.

The man was walking in front, while two oxcarts behind him were moving slowly forward.

"...Kyosuke-sama!"

"What a coincidence, we happen to be in the same industry."

"Yes."

Fujiwara Tomoyuki, who was hurrying toward Kosaka Kyosuke, quickly responded.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled but didn't say anything more.

Fujiwara Tomoyuki glanced at the bloodstains on the ground and seemed to understand something.

Night replaced twilight.

The group arrived at a major road in Sakyo.

Looking at the clean and tidy streets around him, Fujiwara Tomoyuki felt nervous.

The living environment, which was even better than the area near the government compound, put him under some pressure.

It's like daring to go to an upscale restaurant or residential area that doesn't match your social status in the modern world.

It's inevitable that there will be a little bit of awkwardness.

“My house is pretty much the same as most people’s. I also grow some fruits and vegetables in the yard. I can pick them and eat them if I like. I don’t need to worry too much about it.”

Kyosuke Kosaka began to speak with a smile.

Noticing that Fujiwara Tomoyuki was uncomfortable, he casually started a conversation.

Fujiwara Tomoyuki tactfully joined in the conversation, feeling touched.

The convoy arrived at its destination.

After saying goodbye, Kyosuke Kosaka walked straight towards his new house, which was less than a hundred steps ahead.

It's good to temporarily entrust the old mansion to a trusted subordinate for care.

Compared to the maids and servants who were clearly somewhat negligent in their care.

Kyosuke Kosaka trusted this subordinate more.

The old house is, after all, a memory for herself, Yukinoshita, Chitanda, Shizuko, and the three sisters.

Kyosuke Kosaka did not want the place to fall into disrepair due to being uninhabited.

In fact, Chitanda and Shizuko occasionally returned to their old house, and Yukinoshita also returned twice.

Unfortunately, they all preferred the new house.

It wasn't that the group of girls were fickle; rather, it was inconvenient for them to travel back and forth.

In addition, each of them has their own work and interests.

Like Shizuko and Chitanda, the two often stayed in one room to discuss crops.

Needless to say, Yukinoshita...

She always manages to find work and is never idle.

There was nothing to do when we went to the old house.

Kousaka Kyosuke was unaware of the thoughts of Fujiwara Kaori, Kirisu Mafuyu, the three sisters, and others.

He simply suggested that his more honest-natured subordinates stay there temporarily, and the suggestion was approved.

A group of people believe that houses are more suitable for living in.

"..."

Fujiwara Tomoyuki watched Kosaka Kyosuke leave.

Then they began to arrange for servants to move furniture, daily necessities, etc.

The relocation was completed very late at night.

"He's a really nice person."

"...Lord Kyosuke will probably soon become a Betō (a high-ranking official), and the rank of the fourth rank is already that of a great nobleman below the rank of kōkyō (court nobles)."

"Give it a try."

Chikushi frowned slightly, but still spoke to her husband, Fujiwara no Tomoyuki.

She has also studied diligently.

If you've studied history, you'll naturally know who Fujiwara no Michinaga was.

And Kyosuke now.

However, he was a trusted subordinate of the renowned Kanpaku (chief advisor to the regent) during the Heian period.

They are almost certainly outstanding nobles who will not face any political crises in the future.

In addition, he has an approachable personality and is not lacking in methods.

And considering the fact that he likes to have his wives live in the mansion...

This man, who will become the "head" of the Prosecutor's Office for Illegal Activities in the future, is indeed a very good husband candidate for his daughters.

"If I were to try, I would definitely go, it's just that it's very difficult to get a third chance..."

Fujiwara Tomoyuki calmly stated his judgment.

There are no more than three things.

If he is rejected twice in a row, continuing would be a sign of being out of line and not knowing when to advance or retreat!

As a subordinate, flattery must be appropriate; it should not displease the superior.

Furthermore, Fujiwara Tomoyuki was well aware that his superior, Kosaka Kyosuke, had been a great help to him.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was saved several times.

If you insist on making him uncomfortable because of your relationship, then forget it.

The daughter may still have a chance to find another, better husband.

This is how Fujiwara Tomoyuki comforted himself...

however.

Chishi still felt that her husband's determination was not enough.

She was even considering whether she should personally take charge.

For example, would you humbly beg Kyosuke Kosaka to take your daughter in?

Yes, compared to a husband losing his dignity.

It would be more appropriate for her, as a woman, to abandon her dignity.

However, that would inevitably make the husband's boss feel coerced and uncomfortable.

Therefore, some reasonable preconditions are also required.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Qianzhi.

"How about letting Hiromi and Megumi go to Kyosuke-sama's house as maids?"

"……maid?"

Fujiwara Tomoyuki was completely dumbfounded.