Demon Progenitor Development Project

The shadows of Xianyuntan are lingering, and things change for a few times in autumn.

Several years have passed in a flash.

The relationship between a monarch and his ministers is one of either the east wind prevailing over the west wind, or the west wind prevailing over the east wind.

The conflict between the Fujiwara clan and the Emperor had become increasingly intense, with frequent disputes and the palace gates stained with the blood of many nobles.

The Fujiwara family's northern branch and the nobles of Kyoto all chose their sides, leaving only a few small families trembling in fear amidst the turmoil.

Fortunately, this aristocratic struggle has come to an end.

In recent years, the power dynamics among the nobility have shifted dramatically, and many nobles who are accustomed to a slower pace of politics are finding it difficult to accept these changes.

"There are discontents within the clan regarding your strategy, Shugo," the head of the Fujiwara clan said, sitting upright opposite his son, conveying the clan's concerns.

The Fujiwara Kita family's long-standing monopoly on numerous benefits has caused discontent.

These struggles all stemmed from other nobles' desire to redistribute wealth.

Shugo made some concessions, cutting off a large piece of flesh for the pack of covetous hyenas to fight over, thereby splitting the noble alliance and maintaining his family's status.

The radical faction within the tribe, however, expressed dissatisfaction with this.

"This is necessary. We cannot be isolated. Politically, we need allies to share the spoils. It's better than being squeezed off the table," Shugo said indifferently.

The consequences of being isolated are already evident in later generations.

The head of the Fujiwara family sighed and quickly got rid of this burden.

Anyway, he's retiring.

The head of the Fujiwara family thought to himself with great pleasure that he was of mediocre talent and not good at political maneuvering, and had always been struggling to maintain the status quo. Fortunately, his son was quite capable and could suppress the court by himself.

So Fujiwara no Shugo took over as regent, and all the participants at the banquet toasted him, but Shugo really didn't feel it at all.

Hiiragi: The ultimate power holder in the flower-planting rabbit's life.

The more I think about it, the more absurd it seems.

Hiiragi shook his head and swallowed the unpleasant, cloudy sake in his mouth.

Many people sent Shugo all sorts of beautiful women, but they were driven out of the manor.

With public opinion being subtly manipulated, some say the two are truly in love, while others say that Kisaragi is too jealous. Opinions vary, and there is no definitive answer.

The backyard of the Fujiwara Kita family.

The babbling brook is melodious, and the golden and jade corridors are filled with the endless laughter of women.

Princess Kisaragi, dressed in a simple red dress, smiled freely as she played a game of "floating wine cups" with her maids, composing waka poems together and enjoying themselves immensely.

The courtyard was filled with cheerful laughter.

Hiiragi stepped into the courtyard.

When her nominal husband arrived, Princess Ruyue dismissed the maids and invited him into the bedchamber.

Knowing that Shugo didn't care, the nonchalant Kisaragi-hime didn't kneel down, but instead chose a comfortable but rude posture to sit down.

Shugo briefly explained some necessary aristocratic social matters, then stepped aside to do his own thing.

He doesn't intend to leave, nor can he leave.

The entire Fujiwara Kita family hoped that he would give birth to an heir.

Staying overnight became a necessity.

Shugo was very glad that his early habits had saved him. In those days, a nobleman's attendants were really close; they would even listen in on what the couple was doing.

Just thinking about it terrified Shugo.

They can keep it a secret for now, but it will be exposed sooner or later. Shugo is very troubled by the issue of having offspring.

Not long after he sat down, a servant came to ask Shugo about Tsukihiko's condition.

Recently, Muzan's condition has deteriorated drastically. He often vomits blood and is unable to get out of bed. His pain is becoming increasingly severe.

If the doctor hadn't said it was necessary to break through the barrier and establish a new one, he would have been dragged away long ago.

Because he was in this state, Muzan was tense and anxious, and often became suspicious.

In particular, Muzan only asked Shugo to accompany him, and didn't want anyone else.

Fujiwara no Yorimichi, who was summoned (with a gloomy face): ...If it weren't for my brother, who would want to accompany you!

But this is difficult, as the two are of unequal status, and the clan is also very averse to their friendship.

Shugo ignored him; he had no intention of being a good family head. The number of times he sought to talk to Muzan began to increase significantly. Muzan developed murderous intent towards the doctor when his physical condition deteriorated after receiving treatment, and then he made a fatal mistake.

Hiiragi, feeling a bit overwhelmed, rubbed his forehead. It was always like this, and he always had the same excuse.

He still has to go.

I've raised him for so many years, if he causes all my efforts to be in vain, I'll be furious.

"It's truly heartbreaking. I've done so much for you, and this is how I'm treated. Waaah..." Princess Ruyue said in a soft, gentle voice.

Shugo looked at Kisaragi with an indescribable expression, his eyes seeming to say, "Have you had enough fun?" He was quite heartless.

"Go ahead." Seeing that the other party remained unmoved, Kisaragi reluctantly agreed.

You've only been sitting down for a short while and you're already leaving? That's not how you act.

“Recently, vassal states have been sending tribute; why don’t you go and pick out a few items as well?” Hiiragi also offered his compensation.

Princess Kisaragi readily agreed and, in a particularly virtuous manner, even prepared some medicinal herbs as a gift for Muzan.

This isn't the first time this has happened.

The treasures stored in the Fujiwara Kita family were of a higher quality than those in the palace, or rather, the palace's treasures were all leftovers.

With imperial power reduced to such a state, it's no wonder that the emperor's elder brother targeted and suppressed Fujiwara in such a way.

A seductive smile played on Kisaragi's lips.

But what does it have to do with her?

The pairing of Fujiwara Shugo and Ubuyashiki Tsukihiko is more interesting.

It turns out that it was Yueyan who had a one-sided crush on him.

As Kisaragi watched the other person's departing figure, her smile took on a gossipy edge.

This is something that gives her husband a headache.

Hiiragi rushed over.

Muzan looked like a flower that had been drained of its moisture, curled up in his bedding, his face as white as frost, showing a sense of despondency.

A sixteen-year-old boy is at the best age.

Having shed his childish appearance, he now displays a majestic and handsome appearance, truly a dashing young man.

The only pity is that Bai Yu has a minor flaw: he is seriously ill and looks like he will soon pass away.

Despite it being springtime, the charcoal fire inside the hall made it feel like the dead of winter.

After spending some time by the charcoal brazier, feeling the warmth spread through his body, Shugo entered the inner room. Kneeling beside him, Shugo gently comforted the handsome young man, supporting his protruding ribs. Looking at the young man's almost emaciated appearance, Shugo's mind was filled with countless thoughts.

Only by enduring this little by little can you become Kibutsuji Muzan.

He doesn't need to.

Why suffer when you can get something for free?

Having suffered from illness for over a decade, living in constant fear of not seeing tomorrow, I wonder if it's worth it to be transformed into a ghost and suffer from several side effects.

Hiiragi sighed softly.

This is also why he never fantasized about replacing Muzan as the Demon King.

Who can be sure that the medicine that turned Muzan into a demon will work on others, and has nothing to do with Muzan's weak constitution?

Anyone with a little common sense knows the idiom "to prescribe the right medicine for the illness".

Don't dream, everything comes at a price.