Chapter 194: The White Heron Princess

It is said that the idea of purchasing grain to distribute to the common people was first proposed by Kamisato Ayaka.

She is truly worthy of the title "White Heron Princess."

A thought stirred in Raiden Ei's mind. Previously, she had not known how to reward the Kamisato Clan. She had wanted to let Kamisato Ayaka lead the Kanjou Commission, but was stopped by Yae Miko, who argued that power could not be concentrated in the hands of a single family and that checks and balances were necessary, lest the current situation with the Kanjou and Tenryou Commissions repeat itself.

Upon hearing that such a situation might arise again, Raiden Ei immediately abandoned the idea. However, how to reward Kamisato Ayaka became a dilemma for her. Although all favors from the heavens and the earth are the grace of the ruler, Raiden Ei wanted to do something for the Kamisato Clan.

It was also to show others that not everyone in Inazuma's high command is a scoundrel; in fact, there are still quite a few good people.

For instance, the Kamisato Clan.

After pondering for a moment, Raiden Ei said, "I confer upon Kamisato Ayaka the title of 'White Heron Princess' of Inazuma, and she shall travel to Liyue to negotiate the purchase of grain."

Kamisato Ayato's plan to send Kamisato Ayaka to Liyue to purchase grain was something Raiden Ei largely approved of. With Inazuma so short on grain, someone indeed needed to go and negotiate.

Moreover, Yae Miko had previously mentioned letting Inazumans go to Liyue to work, and she had already discussed it with the Yuheng; Liyue would not treat the Inazumans poorly.

Although Raiden Ei felt somewhat uncomfortable inside—why should their Inazumans have to go to Liyue to work? —considering Inazuma's current state, she directly permitted it. It was better than starving to death!

A god like Morax would not stoop to scheming against her over this matter.

However, once many Inazumans go to Liyue, someone will naturally need to be responsible for the handover. Since Kamisato Ayato wants to send Kamisato Ayaka, and her own abilities are quite good, then let her go and take charge.

Thinking of this, Raiden Ei continued, "There will be much cooperation between Inazuma and Liyue in the future. You will need to be stationed in Liyue for a long time, responsible for looking after the commoners from Inazuma who go there to work."

Kamisato Ayaka was completely shocked. She had not expected the Shogun to confer the title of White Heron Princess upon her.

Although many people often called her that, it was merely an honorific.

But now it was different; this honorific had directly become a real title. She had suddenly become a genuine princess of Inazuma!!

This was bestowed by the Raiden Shogun, which meant that from now on, Kamisato Ayaka was the real-deal White Heron Princess.

In all of Inazuma, only Kamisato Ayaka could have such an honor, right?

This could also be considered a commendation from the Raiden Shogun to them.

Inazuma would later send commoners to Liyue to work. In Kamisato Ayaka's view, this was a good thing. Although these commoners might have other thoughts later, such as not wanting to return, it was still better than starving to death!

However, Kamisato Ayaka still spoke up: "Your Excellency, the title of White Heron Princess is but a playful nickname. I ask that you do not take it seriously. Moreover, what we have done is merely what we ought to have done."

"The Kamisato Clan is in charge of the Yashiro Commission, and failing to assist you in governing Inazuma well is a fault of our clan. That you have not punished us is already something for which my clan is deeply grateful."

Kamisato Ayaka's words left Raiden Ei very satisfied. Look, just look, this is the pillar of their Inazuma. If everyone were like Kamisato Ayaka, how could Inazuma have so many problems?

"The Yashiro Commission is responsible for sacrificial activities and festive entertainment. Those matters have nothing to do with you, and you have no duty to oversee them. The Kamisato Clan has already done an excellent job."

"I confer the title of White Heron Princess upon you; I only hope you will maintain your original intentions and not betray Inazuma like those other fellows," Raiden Ei said with an indifferent tone.

The final words carried a faint hint of killing intent.

However, both Kamisato Ayaka and Kamisato Ayato knew this was not directed at them, but at the Kujou and Hiiragi clans.

This time, it was likely that Inazuma's high command would undergo a major bloodletting.

However, they were also curious: to what extent could the Shogun go this time?

If one were to truly count, two-thirds of all the nobles in Inazuma would be gone!

And without these fellows, could Inazuma really continue to function?

Although those fellows were not acting like human beings, Kamisato Ayato had to admit that ninety percent of Inazuma's talent was indeed in the hands of the nobles.

Of course, at this moment, none of them would say this. It was indeed necessary for someone to bleed and take responsibility for this matter; the Raiden Shogun could not be the one to take the blame, right?

She had just been staying in Tenshukaku; how could the blame possibly fall on her, right?

My Kamisato Clan unconditionally supports the innocence of the Raiden Shogun.

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