Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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In fact, they had been communicating closely for about half a month, and had become quite familiar with each other.

However, Kirisu Mafuyu always seemed very awkward whenever she saw Kousaka Kyosuke.

Especially since she has to talk to Kyosuke Kosaka every night, she now gets weak in the knees whenever she sees people.

"They're all fine, but you should be able to see each other more often soon."

"We can keep seeing each other..."

“Yes, the houses here are not suitable for living,” Kyosuke Kosaka explained.

Kirisu Mafuyu's eyes widened, and her legs went even weaker.

Doesn't that mean we have to do it every day—

"Oh, I'm so envious."

A beautiful woman in her mid-twenties, with her hair styled in a bun and a stunningly beautiful face, gracefully approached, holding a cypress fan in her hand.

Fujiwara Kaori gazed at the man and woman before her with a charming smile, her heart filled with delight.

"Let's go inside first," Kousaka Kyosuke said to Fujiwara Kaori with a smile, while also putting his arm around Kirisu Mafuyu, who looked visibly weak in the knees, and helping her walk.

There was no one around the mansion, so no one bothered with the formalities.

Fujiwara Kaori chuckled softly and strolled leisurely behind the two.

Kirisu Mafuyu looked resigned, "Anyway, it's very comfortable, I can just stay still..."

The three entered the room.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't do anything extra, but instead brought up the topic of moving.

"...Lord Kyosuke, do you know what you're doing?"

"This is also for safety reasons. Kyoto will not be at peace in the future just because the evil spirits have been successfully exorcised."

“No, that’s not what I meant—I meant that my status is too low, and moving into your residence would only make you a target of criticism in the future.”

Fujiwara Kaori's expression turned unusually serious.

His own relatives, who held official positions, were only minor officials of the eighth rank, while Kousaka Kyosuke himself held the fifth rank, belonging to the middle-class nobility.

Don't be fooled by its simplicity.

To elaborate.

The fifth rank and below is the absolute dividing line between middle and lower-ranking nobles!

It can be said that this is a huge difference between high-ranking and low-ranking positions!

In this era, she even gradually learned that nobles of the fifth rank could establish special agencies to manage household affairs, just like princes, and issue family seals and certificates to local bureaucratic agencies such as the State Council.

This clearly demonstrates that the power of the middle nobility was much greater than it was in history!

When a woman moves into a man's residence, it's practically a confirmation of her status as the legal wife, which will undoubtedly cause a great deal of discussion among countless nobles.

Fujiwara Kaori had no intention of letting this incident tarnish Kousaka Kyosuke's future career path.

"I have given this matter serious consideration." Kousaka Kyosuke simply smiled.

"..."

Fujiwara Kaori felt helpless, wondering if Kousaka Kyosuke, this little girl, was too infatuated with her.

I should have done less of that and not used all the skills I learned in my spare time in modern times on Kyosuke Kousaka.

I'm really worried that this man will be burdened by relationships in the future...

Soon, the cries of two phoenixes with different timbres sang together like the soft sound of shattered jade, melodious and endless.

Day 60 of crossing

In the two weeks leading up to the retreat of Mount Oe, Kyosuke Kosaka led a group of firefighters from the Prosecutor's Office to move things.

After changing into travel attire and wearing a hat for city women, Fujiwara Kaori boarded the oxcart with the help of Kirisu Mafuyu.

After getting into the car and sitting down, Fujiwara Kaori lowered her eyelids, her soft, watery eyes revealing a thoughtful expression.

There are three triplets living in the house: Nino, Miku, and Itsuki.

There are also girls named Yuki, Eru, and Shizuko...

I can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as everyone should be able to help share the burden.

30. Serving the Emperor/Embarrassment/Being Exposed

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Four oxcarts carrying various goods slowly came to a stop.

Kyosuke Kosaka first let Mafuyu Kirisu bring Kaori Fujiwara into the house.

He then stayed behind and instructed the firemen to move the furniture, everyday tools, and other items from the oxcart into an open area in the courtyard.

Upon entering the mansion, Fujiwara Kaori met with several of the maids inside.

Just glance at it.

I noticed that, apart from the slender Shizuko, her appearance was somewhat less attractive.

Both girls named Yuki and Eru are very beautiful.

She possessed a cool and aloof demeanor, and a beautiful, snow-white face.

Just like its name suggests, it gives people a feeling of snow, but it doesn't make people feel too cold.

A gentle and graceful face with soft features, pure yet strangely lively.

Her big eyes were bright and piercing.

Oh, and May too.

Nino and Miku's younger sister.

Although they look alike, they give Fujiwara Kaori a very innocent feeling.

"They are all very nice girls. It's clear that Lord Kyosuke dotes on you all."

"..."

Yukinoshita, Chitanda, Nino, Miku, Satsuki, and Shizuko all bowed their heads respectfully and remained silent.

But in reality, as Nino and Miku lowered their heads, a bright pink blush gradually appeared on their faces.

Both of them recalled what had happened the night before.

"You don't need to be so reserved from now on. Treat me the same way you would treat Kyosuke-sama."

Fujiwara Xiangzi said with a smile.

She didn't intend to change anything after she arrived.

Because it's very clear that disrupting someone else's life rhythm will make them unhappy.

Fujiwara Kaori still really likes Kyosuke Kousaka.

I really hope he can be in a good mood before he goes off to war.

"Yes."

The maids responded in unison.

The fourth quarter of the Yin hour.

Having finished their move, Kyosuke Kousaka and Kaori Fujiwara dined together.

In this era, meals were served separately, so the two people naturally ate separately.

However, Fujiwara Kaori, who was dining at the house for the first time, couldn't help but be a little curious.

"This is rabbit meat, you shouldn't mind, right?"

"Of course I don't mind, it seems to have been specially prepared."

"It's similar to 'zha' (鲊)," Kyosuke Kosaka explained.

Zha is a food that has been fermented by pickling with salt, rice, and fish.

Rabbit meat cans are not made in the same way, but the principle is similar.

"Yes, I like it very much." Fujiwara Kaori smiled warmly.

Being able to eat meat would be the best!

She suddenly became quite interested in this place.

at the same time.

Kirisu Mafuyu, who came to the house with Fujiwara Kaori, had a very enjoyable meal.

After eating vegetarian food for a long time, she finally got to eat something oily!

"Mafuyu-nee, we can always add more meat if we don't have enough," Nino reminded her.

Upon hearing this, Kirisu Mafuyu looked bewildered: "Is there a lot of meat here?"