Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After Kousaka Kyosuke finished explaining the situation, he simply told people to hurry back and prepare.

Upon returning to his residence, Changwu readily explained the situation to his wife and daughter.

Yang was also stunned.

"Aren't we practically handing over the benefits?"

My mind is still relatively clear.

She was well aware that her father, being so old, would never go to the battlefield.

I guess he'll just stay in logistics.

You'll have earned the merit of defeating the monster!

"Please be careful not to rush ahead in anything, lest you make things difficult for Lord Kyosuke."

“…Uh, I see.”

Upon hearing his wife's words of advice, Changwu, who was still caught up in his passion, quickly came to his senses.

"...Father, you really intend to go to war?" Yang Nai was speechless.

Seeing her father's somewhat guilty look, she immediately understood some of his plans.

I really wish she could live without a father.

"Cough cough, don't worry, don't worry."

Shogo, who was trying hard to maintain a serious demeanor, couldn't hold back any longer.

I felt increasingly embarrassed.

His wife's reminder made him realize the truth immediately.

It was completely impossible for someone like Kyosuke Kousaka to send him to the battlefield.

"Father!"

A hurried, cold voice came from outside the door.

Changwu looked in the direction of the sound and saw his anxious second daughter, Yukino, and his heart softened.

It wasn't just Yukino who went to visit her father.

The five sisters, Komachi, Hiromi, and Megumi all went to visit their father.

After being granted leave, Hiromi and Megumi returned to their residence, which was less than a hundred steps away from their door.

"Hongmei, Hongmei, you're back."

Mother Chizuki welcomed them with a smile.

Hongmei looked around, asking, "Where's Father?"

Hui was also searching everywhere for her father's whereabouts.

Chikusa said, "I'm going to change into something lighter and more comfortable to move in."

"Oh," Hongmei couldn't help but look at her mother again, "Mom, how have you been lately?"

Chikushi laughed and said, "It is indeed a bit lonely without Hiromi and Megumi by my side."

Hui's expression was subtle.

Hongmei suddenly burst out laughing.

"Is Mom moving in? Just now, Madam Suyi told me that our family can move into the east room."

"Oh? So the master-servant relationship with Zhixing has been formally established."

Chishi immediately understood.

She often heard news that retainers and vassals lived in the same mansion as their masters.

This is not a rare occurrence.

"Isn't Mom surprised at all?" Hui asked curiously.

Qianzhi rolled her eyes: "I had a suspicion before, don't treat Mom like some kind of old-fashioned relic."

She also loves fashion.

There's really nothing we can do in this era.

When she was bored, she would constantly ask the servants for information and analyze things.

Among these factors, her residence was close to her husband's boss's position, and she also had two daughters.

It was not difficult for Chikushi to send her servants to chat with the servants at her husband's superior's residence.

Therefore, during this period, I received a lot of information about Kyosuke Kousaka.

For example, they like to live together as a large family.

It just so happens that her two daughters, Hongmei and Hui, were initially taken in as concubines.

How could she not have guessed that this day would come?

"Ah..." Hui cried out after being glared at by her mother, and then dared not speak again.

She didn't mean to belittle her mother.

Hongmei chuckled, "Is Mother being harassed by those people again?"

"Yes, it happened as frequently as before. Now we can finally have some peace and quiet."

"Not necessarily. There are similar cases on Kyosuke's side as well."

"Can I at least hide?" Qianzhi said helplessly.

She has completely lost her temper.

So-called relatives who have absolutely no connection to each other came in droves!

Some people asked for loans, but most were there to arrange marriages.

Yes, to introduce my husband's marriage prospects.

"Hehe, Mother, let's have another child. Hui and I can afford to support you with our salaries."

"It's probably ready."

“…Huh?!” Hui, who had been silent, widened her eyes.

Hiromi was amused.

She looked at her sister and explained:

"Don't you see those masters being surrounded by servants and maids every day?"

Although she was smiling, her heart was filled with complex emotions.

This world is ultimately dominated by men.

If the mother has no son, the father's position will rise higher and higher.

The criticism leveled against the mother was extremely high.

My mother must have known this all along.

Previously, it was probably because of family financial difficulties that he pretended not to care about anything.

"If a mother is going to give birth, she should prepare a lot of things in advance, and medical conditions are also a big issue..."

Hui, having realized what was happening, became a bit talkative.

She was well aware that childbirth could be a matter of life and death for women.

It's not something you can just decide to do easily.

"Who isn't like that?" Chikushi chuckled as she stroked her second daughter's head.

She had already planned this out.

Now that we're moving to a safe place, it's impossible not to.

to be honest.

She had vaguely sensed that some of the matchmakers were speaking in a threatening tone.

Therefore, she had no doubt that she might be harmed even if she were pregnant.

It's not like she hasn't studied history.

It is naturally clear that only officials of five or more rank can have a formal title.

Only legitimate sons and illegitimate sons will benefit.

Five or fewer officials?

Based on Qianzhi's analysis, it is likely a hereditary system.

Furthermore, the lower the rank, the easier it is to inherit the position.

In addition, considering the primogeniture system throughout history...

One legitimate son is enough.