Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Kyosuke Kosaka still wanted to get along well with these people.

At 1-3 PM, the sun was shining brightly.

After staying for quite some time, Kyosuke Kousaka left.

Fujiwara Daichi, Fujiwara Masataka, and the others who had seen off Kousaka Kyosuke returned to the main hall.

The group looked at each other, and finally Fujiwara Masataka spoke first.

"Lord Kyosuke should not be very hostile towards us."

"...I think so too, so we just need to get some other people to do their jobs properly."

Fujiwara Masakazu quickly echoed his second brother's words.

We chatted for a while, but then Kyosuke Kosaka brought up serious business again.

For example, there are some issues concerning the safety of Kyoto.

However, the lack of public funds meant that the Ministry of Water Resources lacked certain conditions for development.

Each question was asked in a factual and objective manner.

They were mostly asked to pay attention or consider whether there was a solution.

This actually made people feel more at ease.

Kyosuke Kosaka's meaning was very practical—they were short of manpower.

Of course, no one would think that Kyosuke Kousaka is really short of people.

At most, they realized that Kyosuke Kousaka was implying that they were useful and valuable.

"...Kyosuke-sama just brought Chika a plate of sashimi, so there's still hope for the future."

Fujiwara Daichi muttered something as well.

When Fujiwara Masakazu heard about his niece, his serious expression turned helpless.

"Big brother, what's the situation with Qianhua right now?"

"...At the moment, it seems that Lord Kyosuke is not very interested in Chika, so we can only take it one step at a time."

"Take your time... Brother, are you serious?"

Fujiwara Masakazu was finally stunned by Fujiwara Daichi's words!

The situation has eased somewhat; shouldn't we press our advantage now?

The relationship between men and women should be like a battle, with a fierce and decisive offensive!

Is the result going to be taken slowly?

Fujiwara Masataka, who had thought his brother Fujiwara Daichi had made up his mind, also turned pale.

To be honest, he really didn't want to say anything hurtful to his kind and gentle brother.

But isn't my brother going too far now?

At such a crucial moment, why are we letting matters concerning the status and position of all our brothers take their time?

This world is no ordinary world!

This era is certainly not an era of elegance and romance!

In politics, there is only unseen terror and bloodshed, and ruthless betrayal and abandonment...

Everything is no less significant than war.

Everyone should work harder and fight harder than the lowest-class slaves and commoners!

No detail should be overlooked!

Never offend anyone!

So... we're still taking it slow?

Fujiwara Masataka was so angry that he couldn't utter a single word.

Fujiwara Daichi busied himself fetching water for him.

"Don't get agitated! I've made up my mind."

Fujiwara Masataka, struggling to swallow his anger, raised his hand to tell his youngest brother, Fujiwara Masakazu, not to get agitated.

He accepted the water from Fujiwara Daichi and swallowed it down along with a certain breath.

"I'll trust my brother this time!"

"So what exactly is going on?" Fujiwara Masakazu asked irritably.

Despite being the youngest brother, Fujiwara Masakazu was very conservative and cautious.

Even now, I'm not too angry.

He felt full just looking at his second brother's face.

Some people are even angrier than him.

Fortunately, my second brother is a steady and reliable person.

"...Just like I said, Lord Kyosuke is not interested in Chika."

"..."×2

An eerie silence began to spread with a single sentence from Fujiwara Daichi.

For three or four seconds, the stagnant air seemed to explode as if it had been stretched to its limit!

"Brother, I have to calm you down, I have to calm you down."

Fujiwara Masakazu suddenly rushed towards Fujiwara Daichi, grabbed him by the collar, and said something indifferently.

Fujiwara Daichi quickly replied, "I'm telling the truth!"

Fujiwara Masataka said coldly:

"How difficult is it for a woman to pursue a man? Or are you just reluctant to part with your daughter?"

Are they really willing to risk their brothers' lives and fortunes for their daughter's future?

Fujiwara Daichi immediately realized that his two brothers had misunderstood, and quickly said:

"Lord Kyosuke is no ordinary person; Chika cannot attract him for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the somewhat excited Fujiwara Masataka and Fujiwara Masakazu were taken aback.

They all gradually calmed down.

"Brother, can't you just speak normally?" Fujiwara Masakazu said helplessly.

"...It involves Lord Kyosuke's secrets."

Fujiwara Daichi said awkwardly.

He was too embarrassed to talk about some of Kyosuke Kousaka's peculiar hobbies.

Fujiwara Masataka's expression was very serious:

"Brother, please just share some information, and we'll all help you figure out a solution."

This can't go on.

Even though Kyosuke Kousaka's personality is really as good as imagined.

But what should we do in the future?

Will my niece, Chika, continue to live a lonely life until the end?

And then you don't even have a child?

Moreover, cooperation in this era is based on marriage as the strongest and most powerful guarantee.

Since it's all in name only, then let's strive to make it both in name and in reality!

Since there's still an opportunity, why not seize it?

Fujiwara Daichi was even more embarrassed.

They discussed together how to help their daughter, Chika, get together with Kousaka Kyosuke.

"I can't hold back anymore—"

Seeing that his elder brother Fujiwara Daichi was still smiling bitterly, Fujiwara Masakazu angrily grabbed the front of his collar.

He was convinced that one daughter couldn't compare to two brothers and other cousins.

Isn't this pampering a bit too much?

He had to make his elder brother fully realize the true meaning of this era.

"Changhe!"

"……what!"