In Type-Moon, people create a magic family lineage

[Shuten and Ibuki survived at the same time]

Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji led the hundred demons of Mount Ōe away.

[A protective barrier was erected in Kyoto; fewer than ten civilians were injured—ten injured, no fatalities.]

Thanks to your 'efforts'

The turmoil that swept through Kyoto has now come to an end.

[Your reputation has finally surpassed Abe no Seimei's, making you the undisputed strongest Onmyoji.]

Your fame will also surpass it.

[Becoming synonymous with Onmyoji in the post-Heian period]

[After this, the Onmyo-ryo (Bureau of Yin and Yang) began to be rebuilt.]

Before this

You have nowhere to go for the time being.

[They could only stay in the temporary quarters in front of the palace gate, which were temporarily arranged by the Emperor and the Grand Minister of State for the Bureau of Yin and Yang.]

But you just finished your 'duty review'.

[Not yet outside the palace gates]

Then, two familiar young female figures appeared one after the other.

Chapter 135 Xiangzi and Nuozi's Blessing of Two Wives, Yin-Yang Head and Reform

With worry, with trepidation, and with countless words to say.

Xiangzi waited quietly on the only way out of Heian-gu.

Her pink kimono, resembling cherry blossoms, swayed gently in the morning breeze and warm sunlight. Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, flawless and unadorned, making her overly fair face appear slightly translucent. Her delicate brows were slightly lowered, and her mind was truly filled with endless, chaotic thoughts.

She recalled the scene of her first encounter with 'Yu Zhang': the little boy, as delicate and beautiful as a fairy, walking towards her as if he had descended from the sky. She thought of her naive self chewing on words back then and him chatting and laughing.

At that time, Xiangzi was still naive, but she had already heard of the name "Peacock Prince". At that time, Lu Kang had just arrived, but his reputation had already spread widely in Kyoto.

At the time, Xiangzi didn't know that he was Sugawara no Hajime.

At the time, she only felt that the little boy was so perfect that he seemed otherworldly.

After a year of contact, she became even more convinced of this.

Lord Yu Zhang must be a god descended to earth.

After that.

Through daily contact and yearly exchanges, Lu Kang's erudition and knowledge gradually won Xiangzi's heart.

But gradually, as they grew up...

Xiangzi, however, discovered that Lu Kang wasn't so perfect after all.

He also worries about certain matters and uses various excuses to avoid work. He is not as talented as the legendary genius in literature, at least not in poetry and prose, or in waka poetry. He has gradually caught up with himself.

It's not perfect.

But this only made Xiangzi feel more at ease.

They are not true gods, but merely mortals.

This also stirred up different thoughts in Xiangzi's heart.

She was quiet and very sensitive. She had already realized her own feelings, but she didn't dare to admit it, feeling ashamed and embarrassed for herself.

However, the appearance of the girl named Fujiwara Noko served as a wake-up call for Kyoko.

She reminded Xiangzi that someone as outstanding as Yuzhang could never have only attracted her.

She reminded Xiangzi that if she didn't take action, she might lose everything.

So after that, Xiangzi became more or less proactive.

She also keenly realized that Yu Zhangjun did not dislike her, or at least did not reject her.

She felt that Yu Zhangjun might also have feelings for her.

So, going a step further is also possible, right?

Yes, that's possible, isn't it?

A young girl's mind is complex and sensitive, but compared to these...

"As I always have said, I still don't want to see Lord Yuzhang constantly putting himself in a dangerous situation."

The reason I met Nuozi last time was because I was worried.

This time, the waiting is just as long.

Even just thinking about the possible injuries the boy might suffer makes Xiangzi feel suffocated and heartbroken.

Even the slightest possible scratch would cause her great pain.

I'm very worried...

"Xiangzi, what are you doing here?"

The boy's voice rang in Xiangzi's ears.

...

[You met Xiangzi at the palace gate, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.]

The girl's face was still exquisite and lovely. Her pink kimono fluttered in the wind, revealing glimpses of her increasingly astonishingly curvaceous figure. Her full chest was cinched in the fabric, and her slender waist accentuated the shapely curves of her hips beneath. She heard Lu Kang's words, snapped out of her reverie, and looked at the white-clad boy who looked exhausted—but more so from the mental fatigue caused by the 'work report' than physical exhaustion. She couldn't help but feel even more sorry for him.

"Is Yuzhang-kun alright? Is he injured?"

Xiangzi asked.

"It's alright, this kind of scene isn't enough to hurt me."

While this statement may sound arrogant, Lu Kang still had such confidence as long as the Yamata no Orochi had not actually descended.

He roughly guessed why Xiangzi was waiting there: "I'm sorry to have worried you, Xiangzi."

"I was originally planning to make sure you didn't come to me this time, and instead I would go and visit you!"

"Yu Zhang-kun is already very tired, how can he still travel so much?" Xiangzi was stunned for a moment, and although she was somewhat tempted, she still shook her head.

Lu Kang continued, seemingly oblivious to the situation, "Speaking of which..."

"I haven't formally visited your father yet, have I?"

"I wonder if your father is satisfied with me?"

"Hmm...hmm?" Not stupid at all, but rather quite intelligent, Xiangzi immediately understood the meaning of those words. The girl's purple eyes widened slightly, and then a large blush appeared on her face.

She stammered for a moment, "Satisfied... or something..."

"As long as I'm satisfied, isn't that enough?"

The last sentence was spoken very softly.

She spoke so softly that only she could hear it, and so softly that even Lu Kang could barely hear her.

[Interacting with the girl was indeed very interesting.]

Lu Kang smiled.

Are you satisfied now?

Ask decisively!

After several days of hard work and a night of fighting, I was exhausted.

He also needs a moment to relax.

This time, however, the girl did not respond. Instead, she raised her exquisitely beautiful face, her cheeks flushed. She resolutely responded to Lu Kang's words with her actions. She slightly tiptoed forward and suddenly opened her arms to hug the boy in front of her.

The astonishing softness that pressed against him instantly startled Lu Kang slightly. The girl's uncharacteristically aggressive behavior also caught him off guard. Then, the soft, moist touch on his lips stirred something within him.

In the split second between two parts, take the initiative.

"Well..."

They separated a few moments later.

"It seems you're quite satisfied?" Lu Kang gazed at the girl in his arms.

"Ah."

The girl's eyes were unfocused, but her response was remarkably firm.

Perhaps when it comes to pursuing emotions, Xiangzi has never been a coward.

Lu Kang was not one of them either.

He thought for a moment, then opened his mouth again, wanting to tell them about Nuozi... After all, at this very moment, the other girl was actually not far in front of them, behind Xiangzi.

The girl, whose bright red kimono made her look even more lively, was staring at them with wide eyes.

She, however, did not seem surprised.

After all, from day one, Nuozi had noticed the unusual intimacy between Lu Kang and Xiangzi and was aware of their feelings.

So-called female poets have always been sensitive and perceptive.

"Oh dear, it seems I arrived at the wrong time?" The girl met Lu Kang's gaze and mouthed the question in a playful manner.

Pretending to be lively.

It was really just an act.

Seeing the person who makes her heart flutter getting close to someone else... it's impossible for Nuozi to feel good about it.

But who can blame him when 'Peacock Prince' Sugawara no Hajime is such a near-perfect person?

The more you get to know someone, the more you feel this way.

The more it appeals to you, the less you want to miss it.

Its minor flaws are not enough to make it ugly; on the contrary, they highlight its reassuring qualities...

Nuozi felt no shame, but rather took pride in it.

Lu Kang opened his mouth, wanting to say something to Xiangzi, but before he could speak, he had already said it.

"Noko, you're behind me, right?"

Suddenly, Xiangzi pressed her face against Lu Kang's chest and said, "Yu Zhang-kun also likes Nuozi, right?"

"Uh...yes." Lu Kang nodded, confirming, "Although I'm very sorry, this is undeniable..."

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Men are supposed to have multiple wives and concubines. Compared to others, Yu Zhangjun only has me, Nuozi, and you, which is already the most perfect.” Xiangzi said earnestly, “I don’t mind at all.”

"As long as they're not in front of me, that's fine."

"Besides, the reason I came here this time is to dissuade you from putting yourself in danger again, although the moment I saw you, I felt that I might not be able to do it."

"But I can't do it alone. If I add one more person, it might be possible."

"You are a kite high above, and even if we cannot hold you, please let us be the threads that closely follow you."

"At least this way we can know where Yu Zhangjun's trajectory is."

Basic moral standards have been twisted into extremely high ethical standards.

That was probably one of the few advantages of feudal times.

You listened to Xiangzi's words and thought silently to yourself.

You promised Xiangzi that such a dangerous situation would never happen again.

[It won't happen again for at least a hundred years.]

You noticed that Nuozi's figure had quietly disappeared.

But believe me, what Xiangzi doesn't care about, Nuozi cares even less about—that girl is lively by nature and much more carefree than Xiangzi.

She even understood Xiangzi's feelings for you much earlier than you did, yet she never cared.

You've really enjoyed the best of both worlds, haven't you?