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Chapter 144: Mr. Yecheng, Visiting Our Lady Again
Chapter 144: Mr. Yecheng, Visiting Our Lady Again
After a thorough selection process, Byakuya Kuchiki, the true embodiment of wealth, status, and good looks, was chosen as a top candidate for the Male Shinigami Association's recruitment list.
As one of the four great noble families in Soul Society, the current head of the Kuchiki Clan was not someone easily approachable.
Byakuya's childhood personality was indeed hot-tempered and restless, but as he grew up, he became extremely mature and composed, transforming from a hot-headed little boy to the current aloof and charismatic man.
The idea of having the head of one of the four noble families join their Male Shinigami Association seemed unrealistic.
Even Captain Fukutsuki, known as the most amicable person in Soul Society, felt that the chances of the other party agreeing to his invitation were low, even if he, as a fellow Shinigami Captain, extended the offer.
After scanning the crowd, all members of the Male Shinigami Association eventually fixed their gazes on Yecheng...
This was because everyone in Soul Society knew that Yecheng had an excellent relationship with Byakuya Kuchiki's wife, frequently visiting her private chambers as if it were a routine matter.
"That's just a rumor! I visit Hirosue's room only to treat her illness, and nothing happened as you imagined!"
Noticing the strange looks from the crowd, Yecheng immediately corrected their misconceptions with a righteous expression, asserting his integrity.
Joking aside, if he were to engage in such scandalous behavior, there would undoubtedly be many in Seireitei who would want to take him down.
Firstly, he wouldn't be able to get past Byakuya, then Kyoraku Shunsui, Haiyan, and Rukia...
"We know you're here to treat Lady Kuchiki, but your relationship with the Kuchiki family is good, right? Even the rookie Shinigami like Kyoraku Shunsui, who recently arrived in Seireitei, is aware of this, isn't he?
With your connection to the Kuchiki family, the chances of successfully persuading Captain Kuchiki to join our Male Shinigami Association family will be higher than anyone else's.
So, I've decided to entrust this challenging task to you. Now, the dignity of all male Shinigami rests on your shoulders!"
Despite Yecheng repeatedly expressing that he only had a good relationship with Byakuya's wife and not much interaction with Byakuya himself, the proposal to recruit Byakuya Kuchiki still received unanimous approval from the core members of the Male Shinigami Association.
"Mr. Yecheng is here. I'll inform the lady of the house right away."
The Kuchiki Clan's gate was not easily accessible to ordinary people, as it belonged to a truly prestigious family.
However, this was not an issue for Yecheng. Ever since he started treating Hirosue, he had been visiting every two or three days.
Sometimes he came to care for Hirosue's health, and other times he was simply invited to keep her company and chat.
Nowadays, the Kuchiki guards would not even bother stopping Yecheng. They would only announce his arrival to the inner residence and prepare tea and snacks upon his entry.
"I didn't come here for Lady Kuchiki this time. I'm looking for your head of the family.
Is Captain Kuchiki at home today? If he's not, I can visit another day."
Hearing Yecheng's purpose, the Kuchiki guards were momentarily stunned. Yecheng usually came to see Hirosue, but this time he was looking for Byakuya, which caught the guards off guard.
"Is Mr. Yecheng looking for the head of the family?
What a coincidence, the Head of the Family is on a rare day off today and is currently enjoying the flowers in the courtyard with his wife."
Before the gatekeeper could answer Yecheng's question, Hirosue's maid, having already informed them, gracefully approached and spoke.
The Kurosaki estate was so vast that even Byakuya, as the master, often forgot about some rooms.
Yecheng used to think that no home could be as vast as a maze, but after arriving at the Kurosaki estate, he realized that there truly were mansions of such absurd proportions.
Although Yecheng was a frequent visitor to the Kurosaki estate due to his house calls, he still got lost in the estate without a guide.
Only Bakuren, perhaps, could thoroughly understand every room in the Kurosaki estate.
After all, she often secretly hid snacks and treats in some of the empty rooms, and even Byakuya, the master, couldn't find them at times.
When he was led to the courtyard by Hirosue's maid, Yecheng also caught sight of the Kurosaki couple.
One was practicing sword strikes with a wooden sword beneath the blooming cherry blossoms, while the other calmly practiced calligraphy.
Though they seemed to be doing their own things, the romantic atmosphere was so strong that Yecheng, who was already slightly hungry, felt like he had just eaten a mouthful of dog food.
"Yecheng, Fifth Seat of Night City, welcome to the Kurosaki estate. I've wanted to express my gratitude to you in person for some time, but I never found the opportunity.
I'm truly grateful for your care for Hirosue's health and Rukia."
When Byakuya, dressed casually, saw Yecheng arrive, he stopped what he was doing and politely approached.
Byakuya was genuinely grateful to Yecheng. In the past, Byakuya had sought out many renowned doctors in the Soul Society for Hirosue, but they all declared her condition terminal.
Despite this, Byakuya, deeply in love with Hirosue, defied his grandfather's orders and resolutely married her.
If not for Yecheng, Byakuya might have lost his lifelong love, so despite their infrequent meetings, he felt nothing but gratitude.
"Captain Kurosaki, you flatter me. Hirosue is my friend, and I consider Rukia as my sister, so my actions were entirely of my own volition."
Byakuya was taken aback by Yecheng's words, but he nodded and smiled politely, "I'm also glad that Hirosue has made a friend like you in Seireitei.
Since you consider Hirosue a friend and Rukia as a sister, please call me Byakuya in your free time."
Calling someone by their surname indicated a close friendship.
"In that case, Captain Kurosaki... Byakuya, you can call me Yecheng."
Byakuya, though appearing mature and composed, was not rigid.
As a time-traveler, Yecheng was well-acquainted with Byakuya's personality, including his hidden traits and hobbies from childhood. Despite their limited interactions, they quickly developed an unusually close rapport with a few words.
"No wonder Hirosue always speaks highly of you in front of me, and Rukia also praises you endlessly.
You seem to be very skilled in socializing, Yecheng. Since taking over the headship of the Kurosaki family, this is the first time I've had such a congenial conversation."
(End of Chapter)
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