Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He no longer carried a knife or bow today; instead, he wore a dusty-colored robe over a thin formal dress.

He was dressed like a perfectly normal aristocratic young master.

For some reason, Kyosuke Kosaka always felt that Hiromasa Minamoto was not suited to wearing aristocratic everyday clothes.

Minamoto no Hiromasa seemed to be trying to prove this point, and his behavior made Kousaka Kyosuke feel awkward.

"...Kyosuke, I've come here to explain Kagura to you."

"Please say."

"The three-day ceremony will be held at your residence. On the evening of the third day, my father, mother and other relatives and friends will come to witness the ceremony."

"no problem."

Kyosuke Kosaka said without hesitation.

They've practically devoured Kagura; if they still don't want to hold a wedding, that's an unforgivable sin!

He won't forgive himself!

Seeing Kousaka Kyosuke's unwavering expression, Minamoto no Hiromasa felt a little relieved of his awkwardness and depression.

He then took out another piece of paper from his sleeve.

"Here is a detailed list of the dowry. Take a look and see if there's anything you're not satisfied with?"

"Ok."

Kyosuke Kosaka took it seriously, looked at it for three or four seconds, and then pretended to look at it.

He had a vague feeling that the scene was somewhat familiar.

Oh, it was the same when Fumino married into the family.

Since Fumino was an illegitimate daughter, Kamo Yasunori's dowry was made more generous.

Thinking of this, Kyosuke Kosaka sighed deeply.

"I am very satisfied with all of this."

Unlike before, Kyosuke Kosaka did not ask for the return of the bride price.

Otherwise, this brother-in-law, who was clearly suppressing his temper, would have exploded on the spot.

"Then the wedding arrangements are settled."

Minamoto no Hiromasa is very quick-witted and outspoken.

Kyosuke Kousaka chimed in agreement.

Kagura, who sat quietly to the side without saying a word, was secretly pleased, but she did not show it.

When it was time for Minamoto no Hiromasa to take his leave.

Kyosuke Kousaka patted Kagura on the shoulder as a hint.

Kagura understood and stepped forward: "Goodbye, Hiromasa-nii."

There wasn't much emotion in his facial expressions or voice.

However, Minamoto no Hiromasa still felt a strange sense of emotion welling up within him.

"...If you have any grievances, you can come to me anytime."

"Oh."

And so, Minamoto no Hiromasa left.

Kyosuke Kousaka was also busy dealing with the news brought by Hiromasa Minamoto.

"Lord Kyosuke is going to marry Kagura at his residence?" Kaori asked in surprise.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "Yes, after all, I can't bear to let Kagura leave my side."

Xiangzi smiled and glanced teasingly at Kagura, whose cheeks were flushed.

"I understand. Leave this to me."

"Thank you for your trouble. Kagura and I will head out now."

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled sheepishly.

The work must continue; it cannot stop.

We have now entered a period of stability amidst the crisis.

The amount of Yin energy gradually increased within Kyoto, and the monsters that had settled there before were gradually unable to withstand it and went berserk.

This is still within a controllable range.

The area north of the four main roads was directly protected by a barrier to prevent the invasion of Yin energy, and the nobles were completely unaffected.

But the weather is a different story.

Because of the imbalance between Yin and Yang, celestial phenomena are difficult to predict and tend to develop in a negative direction.

For example, today's snowfall intensity is at least heavy snow.

Early in the morning, Komachi, Chika, Moeha, and the others were chattering away about building a giant snowman.

People outside probably have no interest in discussing these things.

"I'm proud to be able to let everyone do these things they're interested in without any worries..."

Kousaka Kyosuke sighed secretly.

Immediately afterwards, he took Kagura to the government office to review official documents.

In the government office, the two brothers-in-law left to work, leaving only Changwu, who had twisted his back, as one of the four fathers-in-law.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't know how Shogo had sprained his back; he just asked Yukino to bring him some special medicinal wine.

Yes, medicinal wine also enhances the effects of strengthening the body's foundation and nourishing its vital energy.

In short, having more benefits is never a bad thing.

"Lord Kyosuke, this is an official document that I urgently need to know."

"Ah."

Seeing Changwu come over to remind him, Kousaka Kyosuke smiled and nodded.

He picked up the official document as instructed.

[By imperial decree, it is permitted to open charitable granaries to relieve the poor and needy, providing them with sustenance that cannot be used for other purposes...]

Kousaka Kyosuke read quietly.

Opening up public granaries? It seems Emperor Ichijo was quite benevolent after all.

I remember wanting to be regent when I was just growing up.

The problem is that the Taoist priest wants to become the "regent," that is, to make his grandson the emperor.

It's fortunate that Akiko doesn't have a son yet, otherwise Emperor Ichijo would be in danger!

"Emperor Ichijo was an artistic young man with a kind personality, but his life might not be long..."

A series of messages from the Emperor flashed through Kyosuke Kosaka's mind.

In the end, I'll skip that.

He began to think about the issue of public granaries.

While thinking about it, he also looked at another official document that he had been reminded to read.

[Imperial edict, emphasizing the five teachings, stipulates that all those over seventy years of age may retire, and those of advanced age will be granted official positions, on the last day of the month...]

The elderly?

For some reason, Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly thought of several of the Qin family's elderly men in their seventies and eighties.

Those sprightly old men being pushed around by their grandchildren.

Since they all practice martial arts with health-preserving properties, there are quite a few old men in the Qin family.

"Well, living a long life really is a skill!"

With a sigh, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kagura and left.

He has to go to the Arakawa River to find Su Yi Su Chang!

No, let's find someone we know first!

A quarter of an hour later.

Kyosuke Kosaka then took Kagura to Fujiwara no Michitsuna's residence.

Fifteen minutes later, they left again and went to the Water Department Manor.

The fact that there was no delay speaks volumes.

"This……"

"That doesn't seem like a good idea, does it?"

Not only did Su Yi hesitate and not know what to say, but even Su Chang felt that it was very unreliable.