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"Marriage, coming from your little mouth, is surprisingly hard to refuse!"
Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin, a slight smile playing on his lips.
His gaze fell on the girl in front of him.
This super small princess of the Kasumioji Family was only about as tall as his waist.
Marrying her would give one a strange sense of guilt, yet it would undoubtedly be legal.
It's a tough one!
"See? You feel the same way, don't you!"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo excitedly jumped up, clenching her fists, and confidently shouted:
"Then let's get married! This young lady wants to marry you, and from now on, you'll be this young lady's fiancé."
Aozaki Reiji nodded:
"Marriage is fine, but will the adults of the Kasumioji Family agree?"
Don't look at him like this.
Leaving aside the girls in Hueco Mundo for now, he and his lovers in Seireitei are all legally registered.
Soul Society does not prohibit such behavior; in fact, to increase the Shinigami birthrate, there are subsidies for marriage.
The subsidies Aozaki Reiji has received could buy a house in the Noble District!
Such a situation arises because the Shinigami birthrate is truly too low.
For example, Kuchiki Soujun, after centuries of effort, only had Byakuya as his sole heir.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo nodded.
She understood the hidden meaning in Aozaki Reiji's words.
He was asking her if the Kasumioji Family would agree to her marrying into the Aozaki Family.
The situation of the Kasumioji Family is different from most nobles.
The power holders in their family are all women, and successive family heads have also been women.
When the family head marries, they usually choose a man to marry into the family.
Aozaki Reiji is the head of the Aozaki Family.
Previously, the former head of the Shihōin Family tried to invite him to marry into their family, but he did not agree.
If he really did that, leaving himself aside, it would also bring a huge negative impact to the Shihōin Family.
After all, as an important member of the nobles, the Shihōin Family's reputation is paramount.
Even if the current head of the Shihōin Family is a good person and might not care about these things.
But after the Gyōkaku Kumoi rebellion.
The Kasumioji Family, whose strength was greatly diminished, had to act cautiously and could not easily offend the Shihōin Family.
"You can't marry into the Aozaki Family, can you?"
Aozaki Reiji chuckled, saying it as if in jest.
"This young lady has already convinced the elders; they will not oppose our marriage, nor will they demand that you marry into our family."
Kasumioji Rurichiyo said with great resolve, seemingly already beginning to become a proper family head.
Her marriage to Aozaki Reiji was something she had carefully considered, even brainstorming with her family elders.
Firstly, Aozaki Reiji is the Eleventh Division Captain, the Eleventh Zaraki, and possesses formidable strength.
Secondly, he himself is an upper-class noble, of noble status, and has the support of many great noble families, his influence soaring.
Lastly, he is truly very handsome, which is especially important.
After considering many aspects, she and many of her cousins all felt this was the best choice.
These cousins of hers are the new family elders.
As for the older generation.
After a major rebellion, most of them had died.
Now, it is the new era of the Kasumioji Family.
An era belonging to the young!
"After we marry, you will still be the Aozaki Family head, and I will be the Kasumioji Family head."
"We will be husband and wife, but it will not change our respective identities."
"However, if we have a daughter in the future, I hope she can become the Kasumioji Family head."
"After the child becomes the new family head, I will step down as the Kasumioji Family head, bid farewell to the Kasumioji Family, and truly become a member of the Aozaki Family."
This was the idea she and her other family members had jointly discussed.
The family members of the Kasumioji Family are not fools either.
If Kasumioji Rurichiyo and Aozaki Reiji could truly marry, the Kasumioji Family and the Aozaki Family would become in-laws.
Not to mention relying on Aozaki Reiji's power to throw their weight around, but at the very least, they could protect themselves under the watchful eyes of the various nobles.
If the Kasumioji Family were taken advantage of, Aozaki Reiji, as the husband of the family head, surely couldn't just stand by and do nothing, right?
That is absolutely impossible!
Aozaki Reiji is famously doting on his wives.
"Speaking of which, it seems I'm the one getting the short end of the stick!"
Aozaki Reiji said with a smile.
Wanting his protection, and also wanting his body.
Where in this world is there such a good deal?
"Our Kasumioji Family is willing to offer one-third of its assets as a dowry to the Aozaki Family."
Kasumioji Rurichiyo said.
"Fifty percent!"
Aozaki Reiji smiled, extending five fingers.
"Alright."
Kasumioji Rurichiyo nodded hastily, as if afraid Aozaki Reiji would change his mind.
For her, being able to retain fifty percent of the family assets was already excellent, compared to having them divided among the various noble families.
"Hmph, you're quite clever."
Aozaki Reiji sat up, chuckling softly.
"Of course, this young lady thought for a long time to come up with such a good plan."
Hearing Aozaki Reiji's praise.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo suddenly became like a child, showing a proud smile.
As if in the blink of an eye, she reverted to being the mischievous young lady, rather than the strategic Kasumioji Family head.
"When is the wedding? Give me a date, so I can inform Yushiro Shihōin to submit the application to the Gold Seal Noble Council."
Aozaki Reiji looked at her and stroked her golden long hair.
"Gold Seal Council? That's where the Five Great Noble Houses go for weddings, right?"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo looked surprised.
"Don't we just need to go to the Noble Council in Central First District?"
"Did you forget? I am the son-in-law of the Shihōin Family and also the Shiba."
Aozaki Reiji spread his hands and said with a smile.
"Strictly speaking, I am both the head of the Aozaki Family and a member of those two great families, an honorary member of the Five Great Noble Houses, understand?"
"And not only do we have to go to the Gold Seal Council, but my marriage also needs to be announced to all Captains and Vice-Captains at the Captains' meeting."
Aozaki Reiji recounted his experience.
He had participated in this special Captains' meeting, which was initiated due to marriage, many times.
Each time, he was the protagonist.
Many Captains and Vice-Captains were so numb that as soon as they heard Aozaki Reiji's name, they would feign illness and ask for leave.
Only the old stubborn Yamamoto still adhered to the ancient rules, insisting on attending every time.
Although every time he would glare at Aozaki Reiji with murderous intent.
But he is, after all, an honorary member of the Five Great Noble Houses, and it's not appropriate to act out on a festive day.
He could only stew in his own anger, which might even harm his health.
How pitiful!
Aozaki Reiji shook his head, unable to help but worry about his teacher's health.
"Do you still want to marry me then?"
Aozaki Reiji reached under Kasumioji Rurichiyo's armpits, lifted her up high, and said, looking up.
Her face immediately turned crimson:
"Don't treat this young lady like a child! This young lady will not regret it!!"
"In that case, if you have time, you can go to the Fourth Division to find Unohana."
Aozaki Reiji said with a smile.
"She's… the eldest sister?"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo suddenly recalled that when she usually went to play with her good friend Aozaki Reiji.
The girls around Aozaki Reiji seemed to listen to Unohana very much.
That was indeed a strong opponent!
"You can understand it that way."
Aozaki Reiji shrugged.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo puffed out her cheeks, like a cute little goldfish.
"Damn it, this young lady actually lost to that woman!"
Unohana. Just thinking about that woman made her feel immense pressure.
However, she is the dignified Kasumioji Family head!
"I will not give up!"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo put her hands on her hips and mumbled confidently.
"This young lady is not afraid!"
Definitely, absolutely, she must defeat that woman!
But her voice was too soft, making Aozaki Reiji completely unable to feel the imposing aura that this young lady should have.
"Before that…" Aozaki Reiji raised his hand, "You little one, do you really know how to be a qualified wife?"
Kasumioji Rurichiyo's face turned red:
"Don't underestimate me! Didn't I say? I'm not a child!!"
"Even I know how to please a man!!"
Aozaki Reiji grabbed her shoulders, and Kasumioji Rurichiyo looked up at him with some confusion.
That usual smile, as always, gradually approached her…
As always, he kissed her…
As always, he parted her lips…
But it didn't stop there as usual.
Her lips felt Aozaki Reiji's warmth.
She closed her eyes tightly, soon feeling a pair of large hands moving over her body.
Yet, she did not struggle, surrendering everything to Aozaki Reiji.
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