Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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As for where he would be transferred, how could Fujiwara Masakazu dare to make any demands?

Even if Fujiwara Masakazu is indeed related to Kousaka Kyosuke by some degree and is older than Kousaka Kyosuke.

But that doesn't give him the right to put on airs.

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you so much, Lord Kyosuke. I apologize for what happened to Masakazu..."

Fujiwara Masataka also bowed his head and apologized.

Fujiwara Daichi, standing to the side, also lowered his head silently, his face full of embarrassment.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and shook his head: "It's alright. I really admire Changhe's courage to leave the palace on his own initiative."

In his heart, he thought, "Wouldn't you be better off just taking a normal, retirement life?"

Why harbor resentment?

Kyosuke Kosaka felt that there was no need for Masakazu Fujiwara to fight so hard; it would be better to wait for the Taoist priest to succeed in his political struggle and be rewarded.

Ultimately, all the hard work and struggle outside is no match for having a big shot say something.

When that day comes, wouldn't a promotion and a raise be a given?

It would be better to just coast along and do nothing all day.

Of course, everyone has their own ambitions.

Kyosuke Kosaka believed that Masakazu Fujiwara must have made the decision to transfer after careful consideration, so he didn't bother to try to persuade him.

"Perhaps he knows that the Daoist priest won't be finished fighting Yi Zhou so soon, so he plans to leave the palace and try his luck outside, to see if there are any new opportunities? Or maybe he doesn't like the retirement life in the palace?"

Many guesses flashed through his mind in an instant, and in the end, Kousaka Kyosuke felt rather regretful about Fujiwara Masakazu's transfer.

They are doing a perfectly good job in elderly care, but they think it's not conducive to improving their self-worth.

Whether or not that's the case, Kyosuke Kousaka didn't bother to comment further.

After that, the group continued chatting and did not discuss the transfer again.

After all, it would be too deliberate to continue the conversation.

the other side.

Fengshi, Qianhua, and Mengye are communicating with their mother, Wansui.

Seeing her three daughters who all married the same husband, Wan Sui's thoughts were bound to be complicated.

But knowing that her daughters were indeed living well, she tried her best to suppress her excessive emotions.

"Mother, how have you been lately? Have any other strange nobles introduced their daughters to you?"

Mengye suddenly couldn't help but ask a question.

Wan Sui's expression stiffened as she was about to ask about the relationship between her eldest daughter, Toyoshi, and Kaori.

"Mom?" ×2

Noticing the situation, both Fengshi and Qianhua looked at Wansui with concern.

Having already guessed that the problem was somewhat serious, Chika couldn't help but offer a suggestion.

"The nobles who introduced their daughters were mainly after the idea of ​​a title. Why not let the father take in a few adopted sons? That way, at least some nobles who felt there was no profit to be made would give up their ideas."

Upon hearing this, Feng Shi smiled and denied it.

"Qianhua, things are not that simple. As long as the promotion is not implemented, the other nobles will have their own ideas. Moreover, the nobles whose status is far lower than Father's may not even have thought about the promotion. They are just thinking about whether they can get in touch with Father and Uncle."

Chika let out a soft "uh," immediately feeling utterly helpless.

how to say?

People often try to curry favor by sending their daughters as gifts, and many people do it, but the result is like a pebble falling into the ocean without making a sound. Isn't that a bit too disrespectful?

This would likely create many potential enemies, and its reputation would certainly suffer.

Ultimately, regardless of the era, there's always an atmosphere of mutual flattery and praise, with people supporting and complimenting each other being very common.

Especially in this political arena, which is even more distinctive than in modern times.

Unless the conflicts between nobles were irreconcilable, they were usually resolved amicably.

Aside from the typical examples like Daozhang and Yi Zhou, who sought to seize control of the court's discourse.

In reality, most officials work leisurely, attend banquets, and lead a carefree life of romance and pleasure.

If there's no conflict, it will continue like this.

And women are always a great subject to explore.

Just like now, some nobles hope that their daughters can be with Fujiwara Daichi, establish a relationship, and build connections.

This is definitely something worthwhile.

That's the situation.

"Hehe, if all else fails, just have Dad pretend to be sick. Say he's seriously ill and shouldn't go out or see guests. Staying indoors isn't so bad~"

Mengye also offered what she considered to be a very good idea.

To be honest, Moeha really enjoys chatting with her husband, Kyosuke Kousaka.

Because Kyosuke Kousaka's ideas always have a strong sense of déjà vu, as if they are testing the limits of the rules.

This greatly stimulated Mengye.

It felt like opening the door to a new world!

“Pretending to be sick…” Wan Sui looked at the grinning Meng Ye speechlessly, her face full of helplessness. “You’ve become more and more unruly since you got married. Don’t take this for granted.”

Wan Sui naturally showed a certain degree of favoritism towards her youngest daughter.

Fortunately, the youngest daughter was very clever and cunning from a young age, so Wan Sui didn't need to worry too much.

"Hey! That's a great idea! Anyway, there's probably nothing to do in Dad's office, so it doesn't really matter whether he goes there or not~"

Chika's eyes lit up, and she completely agreed with Moe's reasoning.

By the way.

Chika had heard Kousaka Kyosuke mention that her father, Fujiwara Daichi, worked at the Linyuan, a government office specifically responsible for managing the rice and grain submitted by each province under the imperial decree system.

Unfortunately, this government office had been defunct for a long time.

Each official there held a title and received a salary, and Fujiwara Daichi, as the head of the bureaucracy, was no exception.

That's why there's nothing wrong with faking illness.

“This is something we can consider,” Feng Shi said, looking at his mother, Wan Sui, with a questioning gaze.

In this era, all you need to do is choose the right side.

Interpersonal relationships were mainly handled by his uncle, Masataka Fujiwara.

Given this, the father doesn't need to put himself in a difficult position to maintain the relationship. This also allows the father to spend more time with the mother, and their relationship will definitely get better and better.

In this way, the mother will no longer show a worried expression.

"Let me see..."

After being persuaded by her three daughters, Wan Sui began to waver.

Ultimately, she was unwilling to let a third party interfere in her relationship with her husband.

Unfortunately, there are too many things in this era that leave us helpless.

Even Wan Sui doesn't know if she'll ever give in...

It's evening now.

Just before dinner time, Kousaka Kyosuke returned from Fujiwara Daichi's house with the three sisters, Toyomi, Chika, and Moeha.

Not long after returning, he ate and took a bath, and everything was the same as usual, but Kyosuke Kosaka still felt quite tired.

The family affairs of the Fujiwara sisters are inevitably a bit difficult to handle.

"My father-in-law is fine, it's just that his two younger brothers are a bit difficult to deal with... They are both very ambitious, and I doubt you've ever heard of a rich second-generation starting a business."

"Forget it, he's not stupid anyway, he can protect himself. Besides, Changhe will only be assigned to a clerical position at the Outer Guard Bureau, it's hard for him to cause any big trouble, after all, he's not an idiot."

Kousaka Kyosuke pondered Fujiwara Masakazu's matter and secretly shook his head.

be honest.

He firmly believed that the three brothers, Fujiwara Daichi, Fujiwara Masataka, and Fujiwara Masakazu, must possess exceptional abilities in some area.

The regret is that in this era, strength is valued even more.

It's the same principle as the "might makes right" approach in "Real Education"—many things really do require the use of force.

Coincidentally, this aspect will become increasingly important in the future, and people and things related to combat will become more and more valuable.

Therefore, it was difficult for Fujiwara Masakazu to be given important responsibilities in a violent institution like the Outer Guard Office.

Even if you come to him, it will be the same.

Well, because their relationship is not very good, Kousaka Kyosuke is not very willing to let Fujiwara Masakazu come over.

The clerk in the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics had the help of several fathers-in-law who had gradually risen through the ranks. If Fujiwara Masakazu were to transfer here, he would be serving in his original position, thus eliminating one potential pitfall.