Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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The imposition of taxes on these great nobles and landowners was particularly earth-shattering!

Anyway, the last Emperor Kazan who wanted to do that had already been "forced to become a monk".

— He was tricked by his former regent, Doken, into becoming a monk, and before he knew it, he had shaved his head and become a monk. Doken, who had promised to become a monk with him, immediately packed his bucket and ran away... That's quite a story.

It was precisely because of this that Michinaga Michikane's father, Fujiwara no Kaneie, was able to arrange for his grandson, Prince Kakuhito, who is now Emperor Ichijō, to undergo the enthronement ceremony in the palace and officially become king.

Fortunately, Emperor Ichijo and the Taoist priest had a deep blood relationship, otherwise he would not have escaped the fate of being "forced to become a monk".

"Girl Horie, as Masatsugu's only daughter, received her title because of her father's achievements and her becoming a nun. Don't you dare try to seduce her!"

"What do you mean? I just want to know what she's been up to all this time?"

"It seems to be an order to handle some Buddhist matters. I don't really know much about it, but it may be related to the Dharma assembly in a few days."

"I could guess that without you telling me."

Kousaka Kyosuke retorted to Fujiwara Yukinari.

Fujiwara Yukinari didn't care at all, and just smiled and said, "Don't worry about any trouble. Although I have never met Lady Horie, I have heard some people in the palace say that she has a very ladylike demeanor."

"She speaks in a rigid, formal manner, which is probably the type of woman that most nobles dislike the most."

"You'll probably like it."

"roll."

Kyosuke Kosaka became even more impolite.

He felt that his character was being greatly underestimated.

Don't underestimate him!

noon.

After the meal, Kyosuke Kosaka took Kagura to the Inari Shrine in the suburbs.

Inari shrines are common both inside and outside Kyoto.

Even when Kyosuke Kosaka's manor was being built, there were already active proposals to establish an Inari Shrine.

"It doesn't seem to be about personal matters."

"If that's the case, it's somewhat easier; personal matters are much more troublesome."

"Perhaps it has something to do with your authority, Kyosuke."

"I actually share the same thoughts as you."

Kyosuke Kosaka patted Kagura on the head, encouraging her to think actively.

When we arrived at the shrine.

Kyosuke Kosaka was somewhat surprised to find that there were no oxcarts or similar means of transportation outside.

Did they walk over here?

Upon entering and seeing a woman dressed in plain clothes with a white headscarf, Kyosuke Kosaka was certain.

I was still a little surprised when I saw her face—so young?

He became a nun at around sixteen or seventeen years old?

"It's an honor to meet you. I apologize for bringing my wife Kagura along."

Upon seeing the girl dressed as a nun, Kyosuke Kousaka immediately spoke first.

For him, reserve was something he didn't need.

From the first moment he met her, he felt that this girl would be easy to talk to, so he simply abandoned the tedious and unnecessary formalities and prepared to get straight to the point.

"You're too kind. It was I who was too presumptuous to expect to meet you with just a letter."

"That's alright. If you send a letter to my residence, I don't think I'll care too much. I just hope your method doesn't get out, or I'll have a headache."

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..."

Horie-dono was very embarrassed and quickly apologized.

As Kousaka Kyosuke listened to this familiar apology format, he inexplicably began to doubt the man's identity. Why would a nobleman from the royal family like to apologize so much?

Then I started searching quickly from the information I had extracted from my dreams.

[…Beautiful? Her name is Beautiful? ?]

Kyosuke Kosaka's eyelids twitched, and he almost laughed, but then his expression turned strange as if he remembered something—that's right! He had seen this girl before; he had borrowed money from her to eat when he was wandering around other places during his junior high school holidays!

Kyosuke Kousaka, who has face blindness or has never paid much attention to other people's appearances in the past, is amazed by the charm of fate.

"There's no need for that. Lord Horie, why don't you tell me the purpose of your invitation? I'm sure you need some of my support. Is it related to the Obon festival?"

"Yes."

Horie-dono quickly regained her composure and suppressed her embarrassment, revealing a sincere expression on her beautiful face.

She took a deep breath before beginning her explanation.

"During the Dharma assembly, relics will be unearthed, and the Venerable Huixin will also come to propagate the Dharma. Nuns from various kingdoms who have heard the news also wish to come..."

"Is Lady Horie going to ask me to escort them here?"

"That's not the case. The outskirts are now under your control, Lord Kyosuke, and you are managing them so well that I am already very impressed..."

"So you want me to continue maintaining this, right?"

"I wouldn't dare. As the head of the Prosecution Agency, you, Lord Kyosuke, have your own arrangements, and I have no right to say anything more."

"Although the army is still being organized, I have been keeping an eye on the situation in the suburbs. As for the areas that are too far away, there's nothing I can do but leave it to fate."

"Lord Kyosuke, your abilities are evident to all; that's more than enough."

Horie-dono quickly praised it.

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head secretly.

This is a vibrant attitude.

It seems that the girl he met once was merely in a state of "becoming a nun".

They are similar to modern professionals who chant sutras and beat wooden fish during work hours and have all sorts of fun after get off work.

"That's good, otherwise I would have to think about how to pay back the money."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

Repaying debts is justified.

He's not like Yamada Ryo, who always intends to pay back the money he borrows.

However, borrowing money is a bit of a mystery; sometimes you can't repay it if you don't find a creditor.

If we encounter it, then of course we have to repay it.

Fortunately, their luck wasn't too bad.

Otherwise, we'll have to figure out another way to repay the money.

all in all.

This time, we're even.

"I am very grateful to Kyosuke-sama for agreeing to meet with me this time."

After thinking for a moment, Horie-dono thanked him again.

She had a very good feeling about Kyosuke Kousaka, who had a reputation for being a womanizer.

I had heard rumors that Kyosuke Kosaka treated his maids and relatives very well.

After a brief conversation today, she was able to clearly sense that the rumors were probably true.

"What a frank and good man."

This is how Lord Horie commented.

In the end, the entire exchange was completed in less than a quarter of an hour.

Furthermore, Horie-dono also sensed that Kousaka Kyosuke was willing to help, and secretly increased Kousaka Kyosuke's favorability once again.

"You're too kind, I'll go first then—"

goo~

A clever yet familiar voice broke the silence.

The beautiful girl before him instantly lost her composure, becoming tense and embarrassed as if she had done something wrong. Her cheeks trembled slightly in the breeze like a delicate flower, and her rosy lips remained tightly closed...

For some reason, Kyosuke Kousaka recalled the scene when he first met Fumino.

At that time, he decisively stuffed a steamed bun into Fumino's mouth.

384. Tennoji Temple Beauty / Nunnery / Imperial Orders / Snake Shadow

A quarter of an hour later.