Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He knows it very well.

No matter how chaotic things are outside Kyoto, things won't get chaotic inside the Imperial Palace.

The palace was also a place where fierce battles frequently broke out.

It's just that it doesn't seem too cruel because there's no bloodshed.

As far as Kousaka Kyosuke knows.

After the eldest daughter of the Taoist priest, Akiko, entered, she immediately started arguing with Teishi.

Of course, I'm not talking about fighting.

Emperor Ichijo's hobby is literature.

Then, the women's quarters to which Akiko and Teiko belonged began to compete in literary contests.

If someone has a good waka poem or story, they can lure Emperor Ichijō to their side.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no doubt that the Taoist priest had spent a considerable amount of time these past few days helping his daughter plan to defeat her opponent.

He had heard before that the Taoist priest's wife, Lunzi, was constantly recruiting soldiers and horses.

Famous talented women all became Akiko's concubines.

"Look, this is Sei Shonagon's 'The Pillow Book'."

"Ah."

"And this! My favorite, The Tale of Genji. Fujisawa Shonagon was truly a woman of exceptional talent!"

"Let me see..."

Feeling strange, Kyosuke Kousaka read the so-called "Tale of Genji" first.

If this is the book you remember.

He had seen it many times.

Kyosuke Kousaka has repeatedly and profoundly criticized the character development behaviors depicted in the story.

Soon.

Kousaka Kyosuke spoke to Fujiwara Yukinari, who was still looking at him expectantly.

"This is really interesting; it makes me very curious about what happens next."

Fujiwara Yukinari looked proud.

"That's true. While The Pillow Book is good, it feels like it's showing off something."

"Then I'll take another look."

Kyosuke Kosaka picked it up again and started looking at it.

"Springtime is at dawn (the best time~)"

"The mountaintop, gradually turning white, began to brighten, with wispy purple clouds lying across it (this is quite interesting~)."

"It's a very rich read, and it feels like it can vividly express one's feelings."

"Yes, I know that too, but showing off too much always makes people feel uncomfortable."

Fujiwara Yukinari said aptly.

Kyosuke Kosaka roughly understood what he meant.

Men are the head of the household, and women are the head of the household.

This era is inherently dominated by male chauvinism.

Women often make many mistakes in recognizing Chinese characters.

Generally speaking, it is enough to know how to write and appreciate waka poems.

Nothing else is needed.

Not to mention that Sei Shonagon's writings in the Imperial Court are so lively and distinctive.

Kyosuke Kousaka understands the limitations of this era.

There is no intention to change.

It's that Fuji Shonagon... Alright, as long as everyone's happy.

Before leaving, Kyosuke Kosaka even copied down the two books.

People get bored sometimes, so having these two books to read is a good idea.

"By the way, what's going on between you and that prison guard's daughter?"

Fujiwara Yukinari, who was watching from the side, asked a question seemingly unintentionally.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't stop moving, but simply replied speechlessly.

"I didn't expect you to be interested in my private affairs?"

"I'm just curious why you didn't bring this wife over as well."

"My wife is a bit of a homebody, but she's a very considerate woman, and I like her that too."

"Who don't you like?"

"Don't slander me. I didn't touch any of the maids the Taoist priest gave me."

"Are you doing this on purpose to show off your abilities?"

"hehe."

The laughter ended the conversation.

After copying the document, Kousaka Kyosuke casually waved and left.

"Has this been noticed?"

On the way, Kyosuke Kosaka was pondering this matter.

He was wondering if Fujiwara Yukinari had asked the Taoist priest about this.

This is a bit of a trap.

Ultimately, it's impossible for Kousaka Kyosuke to take Fujiwara Chika all at once.

At least a basic level of goodwill is needed before further communication can take place.

This is at least the case for people like Fujishikibu, Fumino, and Suki, whom I've only known for a few days.

As for Fujiwara Chika... it still felt like she was barely managing.

But now that they realize the family is in a somewhat dangerous situation.

Kyosuke Kousaka has no reason to ignore this.

On one hand, he was a close friend of Fujiwara Kaori, and on the other hand, he was of decent character in all aspects.

As long as the person isn't a bad person, they're generally within Kyosuke Kousaka's tolerance range.

on the other hand.

Kyosuke Kosaka would never allow someone he has any connection with to get into trouble.

After all, he did marry Fujiwara Chika.

Even if there wasn't a deep conversation, it's fine.

You can't just stand by and watch her family suffer.

Then he divorced her?

What kind of overpowered protagonist storyline is this?

No, that looks more like the Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King.

If Fujiwara Chika were a bit more willful, it would fit the melodramatic plot perfectly.

Finding his thoughts drifting further and further away, Kyosuke Kosaka simply stopped thinking about anything.

They went to Fujiwara Daichi's residence.

The man had just finished work, so Kyosuke Kosaka had a brief chat with him.

It was just a very ordinary chat.

Fujiwara Daichi happened to be in the palace.

Listen to what interesting things Fujiwara Yukinari doesn't know.

"The divination tablets in the palace have been stolen recently!"

Fujiwara Daichi quickly revealed the biggest news of the day.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "oh," his face full of curiosity.

With so many Onmyoji guarding the palace, how could anything not be seen?