Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

She also knew that she had to get married soon.

It's not impossible to be with a man you don't dislike.

Although he sometimes thought about relying on his martial arts skills to make his way in the world.

Ke Sushang understood perfectly well that doing so would mean severing ties with many relatives and friends for the rest of her life.

Having grown up within her clan, she lacked the decisiveness to make decisions.

The thought of severing ties with all her relatives was too horrifying; it would even affect her sister, and she didn't want to do that.

Besides, the outside world is so unfamiliar...

On the field.

Kyosuke Kosaka and Yasuke Fujiwara are still locked in a standoff.

Having already noticed that Kousaka Kyosuke's expression had become unfamiliar and his gaze was now completely indifferent compared to before, Fujiwara Yasuke knew that something was wrong!

"who are you?"

"It doesn't matter who I am, but committing violence on the street is a serious crime. How dare you act recklessly in the underground?"

Kyosuke Kosaka said calmly.

He never imagined that Fujiwara Yasuke's rank would be so much lower than his brother Fujiwara Yasumasa's.

“Underground…” Fujiwara Yasuke, who had been relatively calm, suddenly had a red glint in his eyes.

His murderous intent was hard to control!

During the Heian period, officials were precisely divided into three categories: those who went up to the upper class, those who went to the palace, and those who went to the lower class.

The term "Shangdabu" refers to a group of officials, including those holding ranks one to three and four, as well as councilors.

"Palace officials" refers to officials who have the right to enter and leave the imperial palace.

Underground, as the name suggests, refers to nobles who are never qualified to enter the palace or have the opportunity to meet the Emperor.

This corresponds exactly to the three ranks of nobility: upper, middle, and lower.

This is only a rather vague division.

However, Kousaka Kyosuke's words were enough to completely enrage Fujiwara Yasuke.

A strong sense of self-esteem and shame is trembling!

They had initially thought he was just a lowly nobleman, but now they were treating him like a joke.

An uncontrollable surge of resentment, like a nameless flame, rose up and could not be suppressed!

"Go to hell!"

Suddenly, a swirling sandstorm arose.

Fujiwara Yasuke suddenly increased his strength, vibrating the long sword he gripped tightly.

At the same time, he kicked hard at Kousaka Kyosuke's groin!

"Ah."

An incomprehensible laugh came from Kousaka Kyosuke's mouth.

Still holding the blade, he smiled as he watched Fujiwara Yasusuke, who was about to mention himself.

Suddenly, a pale blue spiritual energy chain rose from the ground where Fujiwara Yasusuke was standing and wrapped him up with lightning speed.

rustling sound~

The strip-shaped chains spun rapidly in the air, producing a sharp whistling sound.

Slowly straighten the knife that was cutting into your hand.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't even glance at the person on the ground who was bound like a dead pig and worm.

Too low a rank!

He wouldn't want to say a single unnecessary word unless he wanted to provoke someone into taking action.

Compared to my brother, this lesson didn't give me any sense of accomplishment at all.

Kyosuke Kosaka glanced around again.

I saw a few passersby standing in the distance watching, as well as the Qin sisters whom I had met once before.

Upon meeting Kousaka Kyosuke's gaze, Su Chang immediately jogged over.

The city maid's straw hat, surrounded by transparent gauze, swung backward with a whooshing sound, as if it couldn't keep up with her pace.

The semi-transparent black stockings behind the knee-covering top were faintly visible, shimmering with light.

Seeing Su Chang's bright and beautiful face, which couldn't hide her heroic spirit, again, Kousaka Kyosuke was speechless.

"No wonder your Qin clan has no noble allies."

"So it turns out that you two women are all this brave."

Seeing that Su Chang's older sister had no one to protect her, Kousaka Kyosuke didn't know what to say.

Compared to many normal aristocratic women, these two were somewhat "unique".

Or were all the other women in the Qin family like this?

If that's the case, then Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly understood why the Qin family was being targeted.

So it turns out that some people consider them "not of our kind".

Well, it feels too strange for me to say "not of my kind".

all in all.

The Qin family probably doesn't have any normal marital ties, so offending them doesn't require much consideration.

Just like in the imperial court, it was almost entirely dominated by the Minamoto and Fujiwara clans.

Even the Taoist priest himself married a member of the Genji clan as his principal wife...

"Let me bandage you up!"

"..."

Her warm, soft, slender little hand directly grasped Kousaka Kyosuke's large hand.

Kyosuke Kosaka stood there blankly as Su Chang bandaged his wounds.

"And very daring."

Should men and women not touch each other?

55. Does he like me? / The Maids' Farewell

In sight.

The bleeding hand turned into a "zongzi" in just a few seconds.

The handkerchief, as light as flowing water and as soft as Su Chang's own small hands... was ruined.

"All right!"

Su Chang said confidently.

It seems that Kirisu Mafuyu also possesses the characteristic of "mysterious self-confidence".

She is a very capable young woman.

"Good work."

"...Oh, I see."

Su Chang couldn't help but cover her mouth.

Aren't all men outside arrogant?

“…Su Chang.” Su Yi, who was walking quickly, called out to her younger sister helplessly.

He then bowed apologetically to Kyosuke Kosaka:

"This whole incident was caused by my younger sister. I hope you will forgive me, Sir, the Inspector General."

"It's alright, this has nothing to do with your sister. It's all due to the thugs' misbehavior—as for now, please make sure your frightened sister is taken care of..."

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head and said.

How could he possibly eliminate one of the enemy's relatives before leaving?

He was overjoyed.

As for other issues, they don't matter.

Anyway, he'll take good care of the "after-sales service".