You don’t have to mind them, you’re my daughter after all Kanou Satoko-san said, but. Then.
Grandfather, can we have Satoko-sama, Noriyasu-kun, and Sakurako taken in our custody instead? Momoko-neechan asks the old Kaan. She’s thinking of taking the three of them together in the Kaan house instead.
That’s unreasonable Old Kaan speaks with a strict tone.
Even if Kanou Noriaki-kun is confined by the vassals, Noriyasu-kun, Noriaki-kun’s son is still qualified to take over as the head of the family as his legitimate son Sakurako-san’s brother is from a different mother. Kanou Noriaki-san and Kanou Satoko-san’s son.
If the Kaan house takes custody of Noriyasu-kun, then that would mean that Kaan house is taking the legitimate heir of the Kanou house as a hostage. In our society, that means taking him as a subordinate
Yes, it’s the same when Imagawa Yoshimoto accepted Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legitimate son of Matsudaira house, as a hostage during the warring states period Mariko said.
Kanou house is in the same rank as the Kaan and Kouzuki house. If we were to take custody of a boy who’s eligible to inherit the Kanou house then Kanou house would be downgrading themselves and will be considered as a vassal of the Kaan house. Can the Kanou house’s branch families and vassals accept that? They won’t. Kanou house has nothing but their social standing and their pride.
Meaning, Kouzuki house can’t take Sakurako-kun either. You too boy. Kuromori house is supposed to be linked with the Kouzuki house. You can’t take the three of them either I guess I can’t take custody of them in the Kuromori mansion either.
That said, Kanou house will undergo major reforms in the future. Satoko-kun, Noriyasu-kun, and especially Sakurako-kun don’t have a place in the Kanou house as of now Those who can’t forget the glory of their past will resist the reform. Satoko-san, who came from another house, and Sakurako, whose mother is a commoner, can’t stay in that house.
The orders from Kanzaki house were for Satoko-kun to bring her child, that’s the reason. Kanzaki-kun is worried about you. He’s trying to save face as a noble family, but as a parent, he wants to protect Satoko and her family Kaan-san said.
I’m thankful to Father Satoko-san said.
If the Kanzaki house head asks for the transfer of his daughter at this time, then the blame will be put on Noriaki-kun’s failure. That will bring the damage to Satoko-kun to minimum Even if the reason is unknown, the fact that Kanou Noriaki did something would soon be known to the rest of the nobility. The fact that Kanou Satoko-san went back to her parent’s home probably meant that Satoko-san was also a victim of Noriaki-san and the head of the Kanzaki house is angry.
If that’s the case, then that’s more of a reason why I can’t go to the Kanzaki house with Mother and Noriyasu Sakurako-san said.
I’m not grandfather Kanzaki’s granddaughter in blood. I can’t rely on the sentiment of blood on someone who isn’t a blood relative of mine Hmm. What do I do? Kaan and Kouzuki house won’t do. Kuromori house can’t take Sakurako-san either. That said, she can’t stay in the Kanou house either.
Let’s see, Satoko-sama and Noriyasu-sama can return to Kanzaki house. Mariko said.
Kanzaki house is Satoko-sama’s home so I think that’s the best choice, and then. Mariko looked at Sakurako-san and smiled.
Sakurako can come to our place, in Torii house Mariko’s house?
The status going up or down is only considered between the nobility, right? Mariko asks Kaan-san.
But since Torii house isn’t in the nobility, all the noble houses are in the higher rank. So, we’ll take Sakurako from the Kanou house, and then the Torii house will provide her with a place to live in
Mariko, are you sure? Momoko-neechan asks Mariko.
There should be no problems. Father will listen to all my requests and if it’s Sakurako, then she’s welcome in our house! Her mother is from the Kanou house after all. They want to make ties with the nobility so they’ll gladly welcome Sakurako-san.
Hmm. A common house welcoming a daughter of nobility? I think that Kanou house will be able to accept that Kaan-san agreed.
The reform of the Kanou house is a joint force between the Kanzaki and Torii house, isn’t it? If that’s the case, if Noriyasu-sama, the heir of the head is going to Kanzaki house, then it won’t be strange for Sakurako, the daughter to be in Torii house’s care Mariko speaks to Kaan-san with a smile.
I see. Mariko-kun, I never thought that you had this much political sense Kaan-san smiled back.
I think it might be a great idea to put Mariko as the next head of the Kanou house as mentioned earlier Wait, Mariko’s going to be the head for real?
Isn’t that right, Grandfather? Momoko-neechan speaks happily as her protegee is praised.
No, to tell the truth, Kouzuki and I think that the next head of the Kanou house should be decided at least in ten years So there will be no head for ten years?
It’s better to leave Noriaki-kun, who is recovering from his illness, as the head of the house, and not have a head of the house to manage the affairs inside. Well, there have been cases like this in the long history of nobility Kaan-san said.
With Kaan house in such inner turmoil, and if you add the succession dispute, it might destroy the house for real. That’s why rebuilding the house is the top priority for the moment Oh, I see. It’s definitely bad if they get into family trouble.
Therefore, Satoko-kun, it’s still possible that your Noriyasu-kun will become the next head of the family, or they may select someone suitable among the branch families. Naturally, the idea mentioned earlier to have Mariko-kun from the Torii house become the head of the family also has merits. We will decide all this after watching the Kanou house and each of the candidates grow over the next ten years During that decade, Kanzaki house would be supporting Noriyasu-kun as he is their blood. Kanou house might choose a potential successor from within the family. Then, Torii house might try to push Mariko for real. But, as long they create a rule of undecided until ten years, then each of the factions will focus their efforts towards the rebirth of the Kanou house for the next ten years.
In any case, being involved in the reestablishment of the Kanou house will be beneficial to each of the factions. You can rest assured that Kouzuki and I will make the adjustments so it doesn’t go in the wrong direction Then.
Grandfather, is there no chance for Sakurako-san to become the head of the Kanou house? Momoko-neechan suddenly asks Kaan-san.
Unfortunately no. Sakurako-kun has no one influential backing her at the moment Kaan-san said, Sakurako-san trembles. Her birth mother is a commoner and is already dead, so she has no backer.
Therefore, Sakurako-kun is free. You should live the way you want
Kaan-sama? Sakurako-san’s surprised.
Whatever anyone says, Sakurako-kun will always be a daughter of the Kanou house. Therefore, Kouzuki and I guarantee Sakurako-kun’s status in the nobility. However, Sakurako-kun needs not to carry the duty as a daughter of the nobility That means.
Sakurako-kun has no duty of marrying another noble family for the Kanou house. No force will try to use Sakurako-kun Kaan-san said.
That’s a problem. I can’t have the privilege if I don’t carry the duty Sakurako-san talks back in panic.
In Sakurako-kun’s case, you’re not exempt from the duties as a daughter of nobility, but our society doesn’t have anyone that can obligate you Kaan-san replies in a low tone.
The head of the Kanou house will be gone for ten years, there’s nobody to order you around. Neither Kouzuki nor I can’t make demands to Sakurako-kun, the daughter of the Kanou house Kaan, Kouzuki, and Kanou, the big three nobility that’s equal in rank. The head of Kaan or Kouzuki house cannot force the daughter of the Kanou house to marry anyone. Well, Kaan-san and Jii-chan are both influential people so they can force it, but.