Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Today, Hayasaka Ai originally planned to take the Hachiman route.

Because Yunying, one of the three men, had just explained the situation to her, she was chosen as a backup plan.

Unfortunately, Ayanokouji's warning revealed her intentions.

Ayanokouji's cold, murderous gaze sent a chill down Hayasaka's spine.

It was at that very moment.

Hayasaka immediately realized that there was some kind of danger in Kyoto.

"That man's name is Kiyotaka. He was often with A-Hachi and they participated in many extermination operations together."

"Forget it... there's no use thinking about it anymore, I've already been exposed."

Hayasaka Ai knew it very well.

Having her identity exposed means she can no longer take action.

Otherwise, not only would they lose their lives, but the Shinomiya family might also be implicated.

Feeling ashamed and guilty for her incompetence, Hayasaka Ai returned to the Shinomiya family and explained the situation.

"How utterly useless..."

Yunying sighed, shook his head, and left.

He never had much confidence in Hayasaka Ai to begin with.

Hayasaka Ai failed, and Uno Taka didn't even bother to condemn her.

On the one hand, it has no effect whatsoever.

On the other hand, condemning hard-working people can negatively impact one's own reputation.

Yunying will still pay attention to it.

Hayasaka Ai, who was deemed "useless," kept her head down and made no attempt to refute the criticism.

Yes, she's utterly useless.

"Xiao Ai, you're not useless." A gentle, comforting voice rang out.

Hayasaka Ai felt a hand gently stroking her hair.

She raised her head slightly and saw her mother Nao's gentle expression.

"You are very capable, but the environment does not allow you to showcase your strengths."

"So, as long as you don't expose your weaknesses, that's already quite remarkable."

Nao said truthfully.

Hayasaka Ai murmured, "The environment..."

A trace of hatred quickly crossed his dazed expression.

"You can't show your negative emotions either~" Nao scolded her daughter, tapping her head again.

Hayasaka Ai gave a soft "hmm".

He outwardly complied, but inwardly he still couldn't hide his hatred.

Huang Guang, who has been locked up, has been causing trouble these past few days, but unfortunately it's been to no avail.

The information that he had been stripped of his inheritance rights had already been passed on.

Huang Guang will never have a chance to rise to prominence again.

Even after the next head of the family is decided, Huang Guang may still die.

Because, given the current state of the Shinomiya family, they cannot withstand even the slightest disruption.

If the inheritance dispute causes further unrest.

Whether it can even exist is still a question...

"I want to go and take a look at the shrine."

"Aren't you going to see Kaguya-san?"

"...I failed my mission, I have no face to see her."

"Then come back early and be vigilant. Recently, quite a few homeless people have been flocking to Kyoto again."

“I understand,” Hayasaka Ai nodded.

Even though she really wanted her mother to continue comforting her.

How could she possibly relax in her current situation?

"Ugh……"

Nao watched her daughter's lonely figure hurrying away, feeling guilty and heartbroken.

My daughter is so young and has to endure so much pressure.

Can you really stand that?

"I wonder how things are going with Lord Yan'an..."

A trace of melancholy flashed across Nao's eyes.

It should be difficult.

Nobody wants to mess with the Shinomiya family now.

—The facts were not unexpected for Nao.

At this moment!

Upon hearing the news that Shinomiya Gan'an was tentatively proposing a marriage alliance, Fujiwara Masataka, who rushed over, immediately turned pale.

"Lord Yan'an, even if you bring out nuclear bomb technology, it won't make a difference!"

Completely resolute!

Without the slightest hesitation!

This is Fujiwara Masataka's attitude.

Fujiwara Daichi became unusually angry.

Neither his brothers' nor his cousins' families had daughters.

He is the only one with three daughters.

And she was slated to marry Kyosuke Kousaka.

How could he possibly let any of his daughters marry someone old enough to be their father!

"What if we could get Changhe to be appointed as an assistant officer?" Shigu Yanan asked again, unhurriedly.

When asked about his identity, Masakazu Fujiwara coldly replied, "I think it's fine as it is now."

He still treats his three nieces, Fengshi, Qianhua, and Mengye, like his own daughters.

I never intended to use them as tools.

Even though Chika was forced to accept Kousaka Kyosuke before, it was out of necessity.

That's not the case right now.

Unless absolutely necessary, who would willingly marry a daughter who is as important as her father to a good-for-nothing?

"I'm sorry, I was rude today."

Sigong Yan'an lowered her head.

The Fujiwara brothers remained silent and motionless.

She was helped away by her servants until Shigu Yan'an left.

Fujiwara Daichi could no longer hide the anger on his face!

"How dare he bring up such a thing?!"

"Let's put that aside for now. Brother, you absolutely must keep a close watch on the inner quarters!"

"You suspect..."

"Why can't we have doubts? In this era, countless noblemen have bribed maids and servants to force themselves on others!"

"Fujiwara Masataka said coldly."

He never looked down on anyone.

People like Shinomiya Gan'an, who were ruthless in their youth and did everything they could to expand the group, must be kept a close eye on!

"We need to hurry up with the matter of Fengshi and Mengye..."

Fujiwara Masakazu had a disgusting look on his face, as if he had eaten insects.

Fujiwara Daichi nodded firmly this time, a rare occurrence for him.

It was noon.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovered the situation.