Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Perhaps it's because peaceful Kyoto rarely has anything worth gossiping about.

Day 64 of crossing

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was about to go out, was bewildered to receive several "love letters".

Without thinking much about it, he simply gave all the love letters to Fujiwara Kaori and left.

Fujiwara Kaori, who was initially tired and wanted to continue sleeping, immediately perked up after hearing about the love letter!

Based on the contents of the love letter, she quickly ordered Kirisu Mafuyu to have the maids working around the mansion start gathering information...

At Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the sun was shining brightly.

Kyosuke Kosaka led squads of firemen to the West Market.

They started checking the condition of each shop one by one.

Soon after receiving the news, Fujiwara Yasumasa arrived with a gloomy expression.

Kyosuke Kosaka simply watched calmly.

Since you've already offended them to the death, there's no need to show any mercy...

36. The Open Conflict in the Marketplace / The Entry of the Right Chancellor

"Kyosuke! What exactly do you want?!"

Upon meeting, Fujiwara Yasumasa couldn't contain his temper and spoke loudly.

Kyosuke Kosaka said slowly, "In accordance with the law, I have come to inspect the basic conditions of each shop in the market."

The Office of Prosecutors was established from the outset to be responsible for matters related to public security and civil affairs in Kyoto.

It also has jurisdiction over commercial trade.

However, whether it was the East Market or the West Market in Kyoto, the actual owners of the shops were definitely related to officials.

Therefore, for many years no one from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken the initiative to manage the commercial issues between the two sides.

Because it will definitely offend people.

"You're clearly using your position to settle personal scores! Do you think I don't know that no one has been patrolling all these years!"

Fujiwara Yasumasa immediately rebuked him.

Kousaka Kyosuke looked calm.

"Does Lord Baochang have any evidence? Whatever it may be, if you don't believe me, I can send a memorial to the Imperial Censorate, or rather, deliver a petition directly to the Emperor."

Fujiwara Yasumasa was laughing with a lively and energetic expression.

Hasn't the power of the Impeachment Office been gradually replaced by the Prosecutor's Office for Prosecution and Illegal Activities?

The act of sending the petition is a joke!

It's utterly insensitive to let the incomparably noble Emperor manage such trivial matters!

"You have one day to disappear from my sight with your men! Otherwise... you'll face the consequences!"

"Is Lord Baochang giving me orders? May I ask who you are speaking to me by?"

"Somebody come!"

Seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke was indeed going to fight a losing battle, Fujiwara Yasumasa shouted without saying a word.

The people they had brought earlier swarmed over like locusts.

The others who were watching the show all fled into the shop in fear...

"Maintain order! Protect the goods in each shop! Cut off the hand of anyone who tries to take advantage of the chaos!"

Kyosuke Kosaka said it calmly.

The firefighters, who were inspecting and inquiring about the situation in various shops, immediately became even more anxious about the safety of the goods than the shop owners.

On the main road, only Kyosuke Kosaka was facing off against a group of people brought by Yasumasa Fujiwara.

"Lord Baochang, please don't act rashly. I'm just conducting a routine inspection and have no intention of targeting you."

"Hypocritical! Utterly hypocritical! Do you even believe that yourself?!"

Fujiwara Yasumasa walked up to Kosaka Kyosuke and shouted, his face contorted with anger as he stared intently at him.

Kyosuke Kosaka simply set up a spiritual barrier to stop the attack of flying saliva.

He just looked at Fujiwara Yasumasa with a calm expression.

"..." Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, who had followed as a servant, witnessed the entire process.

Suddenly I realized that no one is simple.

There's no need to talk about Kyosuke Kousaka.

This is also the case with Fujiwara Yasumasa, who had a huge conflict with Kosaka Kyosuke!

Despite being angry, he didn't actually lay a hand on anyone.

The people they brought were just there to make a show of force.

It depends on the situation.

As long as you don't take action, you won't be at a disadvantage.

Just like in the modern world, is the party who takes the initiative always wrong?

"Lord Baochang, please remain calm. Routine inspections are to ensure a better business environment in the surrounding area. If it were a distinguished person traveling, we would actively clear the way, drive away idlers, and set up checkpoints everywhere."

"Stop talking to me! Kyosuke! Are you going to retreat or not?!"

“Of course I will not withdraw. If Lord Baochang is my superior, I will obey—also, we are all of the same rank, I hope Lord Baochang will…”

Speaking slowly and deliberately, Kousaka Kyosuke stared coldly at Fujiwara Yasumasa.

"Know your limits and understand the principles of things."

Do you really think you're scared by calling someone "adult" all the time? It's just politeness.

Those of equal rank have equal status!

Even with family background as an advantage, it's still unreasonable to make trouble when things are brought to the surface!

Kyosuke Kosaka is up to something today!

After all, judging from the way those spoiled young masters acted yesterday, Fujiwara Yasumasa has absolutely lost face.

If that's the case, then what are we waiting for?

Beat up the drowning dog!

By winning over nobles who already had a very negative view of military officers, he made others who already had conflicts with Fujiwara Yasumasa start to pay attention to the situation.

"You're all talk!" Fujiwara Yasumasa sneered, showing no shame whatsoever.

Kyosuke Kosaka found that this guy was indeed a very difficult opponent.

They were certain that he wouldn't dare cause a scene that would affect the business of the surrounding shops and incur the wrath of powerful figures like nobles and high-ranking officials.

to be honest.

Kyosuke Kosaka certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to deliberately offend someone important.

In fact, this level of commotion is about enough.

But he had been putting it off for almost a whole night, and it was even affecting his daily life. How could he possibly give up like this?

"bring it on……"

Kyosuke Kousaka murmured to himself.

An unfamiliar voice rang out, just as Kousaka Kyosuke had expected:

"Danhou Shou, that's enough!"

Fujiwara Yasumasa paused slightly and subconsciously looked at the person who had spoken.

He was a middle-aged man in his forties with a goatee.

He wore a plain formal suit with a light purple undershirt, and his crown tassels were rolled up.

Unable to determine who the person was, Fujiwara Yasumasa's anger subsided, and his voice gradually lowered: "May I ask who you are, sir...?"

Upon hearing this, the man with the goatee frowned.

Finally, he calmly said, "I am Fujiwara no Asomi no Nakasa, and I hold the position of Junior Counselor in the Imperial Court."

Fujiwara Yasumasa's expression changed slightly.

The position of "Kwon Chunagon" was an external official appointed within the Grand Council of State.

In reality, Fujiwara no Yasumasa did not know much about the specific positions in the imperial court, and he was even less clear about the duties of the Gon Chunagon.

However, the moment he hears the words "Grand Councilor," he immediately knows he absolutely cannot afford to offend him!

Because the Grand Councilor (太政官) not only represented a high official rank, but also immense power.