Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

The location was a familiar weapons shop.

The person who was also a main character the day before yesterday has not yet arrived.

"His Majesty is benevolent and virtuous, and he commends filial piety. His decrees are issued in accordance with Confucian ethics. This time, the main purpose is to inspect the content that was requested to be rectified the day before yesterday."

After saying something to the person in charge of the shop, Kousaka Kyosuke entered the shop with two fire chiefs.

Two other teams of firemen stood quietly on one side of the wall so as not to obstruct others' travel or business.

After all, it's never good to bother other people.

Fifteen minutes later, Kyosuke Kosaka came out of the shop again and arranged for the firemen to help the elderly people who were slow to move out.

Just then, Fujiwara Yasumasa, having heard the news, rushed over.

Accompanying him was someone familiar to Kousaka Kyosuke—Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

Naturally, Minamoto no Yorimitsu was still firmly accompanied by Onikiri, who had three ornate swords at his waist.

"What are you planning to do this time?" Fujiwara Yasumasa asked grimly.

After bowing to the high-ranking Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Kousaka Kyosuke calmly said, "Lord Hosho, I am obeying the government's orders."

As he spoke, he showed him the imperial edict he had taken from the official residence.

Fujiwara Yasumasa silently accepted it.

I suppressed my anger and did not snatch the imperial edict into my hand.

An imperial edict is an order issued by the Emperor.

If he causes any damage, Kyosuke Kousaka will definitely find a reason to take him down.

Fujiwara Yasumasa, suppressing his outburst, quickly glanced at the contents of the imperial edict.

He remained outwardly gloomy, but in reality, he was already surprised and had begun to think about other issues.

"How did this hypocrite know the contents of the decree the day before yesterday?"

A thought flashed through Fujiwara Yasumasa's mind.

Suddenly he remembered that his friend had mentioned that Kousaka Kyosuke had sought refuge with the Taoist priest, and he became suspicious and uncertain.

He initially thought that Kyosuke Kosaka was just a down-on-his-luck guy who had gotten lucky and joined the ranks of Shimō-nāma...

If someone is someone the Taoist priest values, then he has to be cautious.

Ultimately, Fujiwara Yasumasa himself only intends to pledge allegiance to Michikane.

But since Daojian is still busy vying for the position of Kanpaku, he certainly won't have the time or inclination to pay attention to him anymore.

So, what if a conflict leads you to attract the Taoist priest's attention?

This could very well make the Taoist priest uncomfortable, and he might then use his power to put pressure on him...

"So, Kyosuke, what will you do next?" Minamoto no Yorimitsu suddenly stepped forward and asked.

Kyosuke Kosaka said slowly:

"We should appeal to the authorities and await their approval. Since the law does not specify any punishment, the shop will be temporarily closed, and I will arrange for these elderly people to be properly taken care of."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu then asked, "So you mean all we need to do is deal with these elderly people, right?"

Kyosuke Kosaka: "That's true."

"Is there any possibility of leniency beyond the law?"

"In principle, it is not possible, but since Lord Raiguang has said so, I will give him another day to process it."

"Hehe... I'll visit your home another day, and we can have a long talk by candlelight."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu gave a friendly smile.

When someone of higher status visits the home of someone of lower status, it's considered an attempt to curry favor.

Kousaka Kyosuke also smiled.

The smile, however, was forced.

When Minamoto no Yorimitsu mentioned the phrase "talking by candlelight at night," he clearly saw that the eyes of Fujiwara no Yasumasa and Onikiri had changed.

Full of hostility!

Although it was well concealed...

Kyosuke Kousaka was speechless in response.

My body was tense, and I tried my best to control any unusual behavior on the surface.

I don't have time to think too much.

It's just a pity that we couldn't teach Fujiwara Yasumasa a lesson.

"Then Lord Baochang, please implement the rectification measures as soon as possible."

After saying that, Kousaka Kyosuke waved for the fire soldiers to disperse and strolled ahead leisurely.

At this time, Minamoto no Yorimitsu acted as a mediator to resolve the conflict.

Neither he nor Fujiwara Yasumasa could afford to cause any more trouble.

Ultimately, Minamoto no Yorimitsu held a high position.

And he was in charge of the subsequent extermination efforts.

In other words, Kyosuke Kosaka and Yasumasa Fujiwara would soon be his subordinates.

It would be extremely unwise to start a fight with your boss now.

By the way, Kousaka Kyosuke learned through inquiries whether Minamoto no Yorimitsu's battle was a fight for the position of clan leader.

If we lose, we will never be able to hold our heads high again.

Just like with "all in," it's fortunate that Minamoto no Yorimitsu was able to act as if nothing had happened.

The sun is westward.

After strolling around Ukyo, Kyosuke Kousaka bought some incense and some tasty dried seafood before heading back.

Upon arriving at the mansion, we crossed the courtyard and saw the soft candlelight cast by lanterns.

Kousaka Kyosuke felt a little warm in his heart.

He had already seen her swaying figure, so he deliberately made some noise to avoid startling anyone.

Perhaps hearing Kyosuke Kosaka's footsteps, there was some rustling noise in the spacious Japanese-style room where people usually gathered.

Kyosuke Kosaka could hear the subtle friction sounds clearly.

Yes, subtle!

How to describe it... it's like the faint rustling sound of a light veil being lifted by the wind.

"Lord Kyosuke!" A chorus of greetings suddenly rang out.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who should have been quite used to these things, was stunned.

He saw it.

There is a mysterious forest.

And there are still countless flower buds, some unripe, some vibrant, quietly waiting to bloom...

With her hair styled in a bun and her bare face still exuding charm, Fujiwara Kaori walked by.

"Lord Kyosuke, how is it?"

As she approached Kyosuke Kosaka, Fujiwara Kaori twirled gracefully, her flowing gauze dress billowing as she danced.

A gauze garment is so light and thin that even fair and delicate skin can be easily seen through it.

Kyosuke Kosaka tried to keep his eyes on Kaori Fujiwara's face.

"It's beautiful, but let's not force others to do it too."

"—It's okay." A faint sound, barely audible.

Kyosuke Kosaka instinctively looked toward the source of the sound.

Wearing a plain red gauze dress, May held her head high, her innocent and beautiful face revealing a serious expression.

Because of a simple gesture of raising one's head.

Kousaka Kyosuke inadvertently caught a glimpse of a pair of full, round breasts that seemed about to burst free from the constraints of her gauze dress... May quickly covered them up.

"Haha..." Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't help but laugh.

Then he waved his hand.

"That's fine then. If you're really interested, wear it for me after I've finished my exorcism at Mount Ooe."

Kousaka Kyosuke sighed inwardly; with so many people around, even a few glances could easily lower his favorability rating.

He's a man who's both emotionally and physically attentive.

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