Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

"Oh? Was it discovered by someone else?"

Shuai Gongxia raised his sword eyebrows slightly, looking quite interested.The head of the person who spoke was lowered, and his face and expression could not be seen clearly.The voice has also been deliberately adjusted, even if it is heard by others, it is not known who is speaking.

"Yes, I saw General Genji come out of the side room with my own eyes. I was about to follow for a while, but found someone under the screen next to me. I didn't follow for safety reasons. Later, after the man left, The subordinate then went to that location to wait and see, and was sure that he could see the trace in front of him clearly. The subordinate can assure you that that person definitely noticed the trace of Genji-sama."

"That's right, you've done a good job," Shuai Gongxia nodded, and asked again, "Maybe we can find out who that person is?"

"There are already plans, and the results will be available tomorrow morning."

"That's good, you go, act naturally, others won't care."

"Yes, Your Highness."

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His Majesty has been practicing Buddhism for a day, and even the tips of his hair are stained with the smell of sandalwood.Just as he was putting the Buddhist scriptures aside, seeing Shuai Gong walk in with a brisk smile on his face, he couldn't help asking: "Who is here?"

"It's from the Eastern Palace." Shuai Gong smiled and took out the letter from the Eastern Palace that he had received earlier and handed it to Suzaku. "That child has already learned how to greet politely. When will you end your fast?"

Suzaku took the letter and looked up and down, and saw that the letter greeted the two elder brothers in an adult tone.And tried every means to conceal the words and phrases that he missed, couldn't help but also smiled, "This child... If he wants to come, I will ask someone to pick him up."

Because Prince Quan is still underage, he is still a child at heart.Getting involved with Buddhist principles too early will make it cold.The so-called wisdom will be hurt, the sooner you understand the world, you may hurt your life.For this reason, His Majesty did not want Donggong to be exposed to these things, and only let him study with the teacher in Chaoyang House.In the final analysis, I was just afraid that the child would feel bored because of fasting, so let him do as he pleases.

Not long after Shangshi entered the palace, Donggong moved into Chaoyang House.This action represented that the prince had confirmed the identity of the future owner.Voices of congratulations came from all directions, like a tide.

I don't know what's going on in the past few years. If the right minister's faction wants to have a good time, the left minister will not be outdone and want to be proud for a while.It is not uncommon to fight against each other, but it is also very rare for the two sides to be lively together. It is inevitable that the previous court will have some quarrels.His Majesty was worried about this at first, but now he treats it like a joke.

However, Suzaku was also a little worried this time.It's not for the sake of quarreling with each other without giving in, but for Prince Quan who just moved into Chaoyang House.Shuai Gong didn't show it on the surface, but he was thinking about it in his heart.

Because everyone loves him, Quan is a little delicate.It cannot be compared with Suzaku and Firefly when they were young.However, this child is also extremely intelligent.Having been taught by his elder brother's precepts and deeds, the toughness and courage in his bones are very extraordinary.

Although I feel a little lonely in the huge Chaoyang House, I won't mess around with it.Only when he felt sad, he asked someone to convey a few letters, which just aroused the worries of the worrying Suzaku.After seeing the letter, Ying laughed and cursed at being cunning, and still handed the letter to Suzaku as Quan wished.

Before going to bed, Suzaku was still worrying about Prince Quan and kept muttering, "Oh, Quan has just moved into Chaoyang House, so I don't know if he will feel lonely."

Shuai Gong was annoyed by his nagging, he propped his arm up to Suzaku's lips, "I'm still here, why are you thinking of others, huh?"

The hot and humid breath sprayed on his face, Suzaku panicked, and hurried to push him, "During fasting, don't mess around!"

"I know," at this moment there is nothing to do.Firefly turned around and raised her hand to hold Suzaku's hand, "It's just a joke...you don't have to worry, we can see him when the fast is over."

Yingying's nonsense made Suzaku's heart beat faster, and watching her appearance by candlelight became more and more intoxicating.Because the appearance of Shuai Gong lying on his side with his head propped up made people feel very reliable, His Majesty felt sleepy after a hard day.In a daze, he sighed softly: "That's right, this child is much stronger than I thought, it's really unexpected..."

Dong Gongxia's performance was indeed unexpected, but what really surprised Shuai Gong was Zhong Gong's attitude.This female royal has always been very timid, and she even frowns on her actions of guarding the East Palace in a hurry.Ying Gong originally thought that she would not agree to welcome Prince Quan into Chaoyang House so prematurely.

Surprisingly, His Highness did not show any objection to this.From this point of view, His Highness has not lost his identity as the Lord of the Central Palace, and is often decisive and far-sighted.

But these are just some insignificant episodes.He doesn't care what other people think, as long as it doesn't interfere with his own plan, as long as the final result is achieved, it doesn't matter how the process is.

Shuai Gong watched His Majesty fall asleep with a gentle look in his eyes, and seeing that his expression had stabilized, he raised his hand and kissed the ends of his side temple hair lightly.There are indeed many unexpected things, but as long as you can keep the person you care about, what other things have anything to do with him.

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His Highness Barnacle so decisively agreed with Prince Quan to leave his side and move to Chaoyang House, of course there was more than one reason.The most profound thing is that because she couldn't bear the torment in her heart more and more, the idea of ​​escaping into Buddhism to avoid the world of mortals became more and more intense.

Probably because he had tasted the sweetness of showing love everywhere, Mr. Genji never forgot about the person he loved so much.I often write letters to express my heartfelt wishes and ask to meet.Zhonggong has always been very indifferent to this, trying to keep the distance between the two of them.Genji's attitude towards her is both admiration and resentment.

Now, the wind in this palace is blowing westward, His Highness is depressed.Facing the imperial palace, I became more and more disgusted and fearful, and returned to Sanjoin from time to time.However, Genji's infatuation with Zhonggong has not diminished, and it is inevitable that he will do something frightening.This made her terrified, and she prayed day and night so that Guangyuan would stop thinking about herself.However, I don't know how the other party found the opportunity, but unexpectedly let him sneak in again.

Once they met, Zhong Gong felt as if they were in a dream.Although the complaint was so sweet that pen and ink could not describe it, it could only be treated indifferently.The inner conflict became more and more serious, so it was finally unbearable, and my chest ached.Genji was greatly disappointed by this, and even resented in his heart.Thinking back and forth, like falling into darkness.In a trance like blindness, the sky is already bright and I forget to go back.

The sudden attack of Zhonggong alarmed everyone, and many people went in and out of the room, appearing extremely flustered.That Mr. Genji was locked in the small room for storing things in a daze.With the help of the faint light, he saw that Zhonggong's face was pale, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his infinitely troubled look had a special charm.

Her appearance is no different from Mrs. Zi's, and her noble and inviolable temperament is also similar, but because she is in her prime, she has the charm of a mature woman.Although Genji was very fortunate to have such a lovely lady as Mrs. Zi, but this person in front of him had been admired since childhood after all.Even though she is surrounded by melancholy, she is still unbelievably beautiful.

For a moment, he was so confused, he couldn't help moving his body into several tents, and gently tugged at the end of Zhonggong's clothes.

But at this time, Barnacle Nakamiya fell into a nightmare.Once again, she dreamed of the late emperor who was affectionate and kind to her.Facing her husband's tender face, Zhonggong struggled in pain, making her tremble all over.Thinking of Tonghuyuan's tolerance and love for him, it is his own fault for walking to such a point, which is unforgivable.

If this kind of personal affair is leaked out, or if some rumors spread, it will have a bad impact on the East Palace.She should have cut off this evil relationship early, but the East Palace has no one to rely on except the general.Therefore, everything must be discussed with him.In his heart, Zhonggong was afraid and worried that Genji Lord would alienate Donggong because of his neglect.

Sometimes she couldn't help thinking that it would be better to return the position in the middle palace that the empress dowager hated, and leave home in nun clothes.But even if he could escape the fate of Madam Qi, if this kind of private affair spread, she and Dong Gong would become the laughing stock of the world.Therefore, even if he was depressed and had no interest in life, he gritted his teeth and persisted for a while for Ai'er.

Quan loves his mother so much that he always pesters and plays with her after seeing her for a few days.Rich hair, and those warm eyes, as he grows older, he looks more and more like his biological father, it's almost like moving Genji's cheeks.Such a face is very beautiful even in front of a girl.

Why do they look so similar?For Zhong Gong, this point makes her feel uneasy like a flaw in a white jade.This is also the reason why I feel guilty and afraid that the world will discuss it.

During an occasional meeting, His Majesty Zhonggong asked Prince Quan, "If you don't see me after a while and see me in a different way later, how would you feel?"

"What does it look like, like Shikibu?" Donggong asked with a bright smile.After looking at his mother for a while, he said, "No, you will definitely not become like that."

"That's because you're getting old with age," His Majesty Zhonggong put it another way, only thinking that he was still young and ignorant, "but that if your hair is shorter than hers and you wear black clothes, you'll be fine." Like those monks who go to scriptures at night. Besides, it may be even more difficult to meet in the future."

She finally started to cry, the appearance of Ai'er in the dream made Zhonggong's heart shake, and the feeling of shame and grief almost made her dare not see her child again.It's a pity that the world is changing, and it is so difficult, and there is always a choice.

Zhonggong agreed to let His Highness Quan move to Chaoyang House as soon as possible, and retired to Santiao's former residence by himself.Even if many people came to persuade them again, they had no intention of fighting, and gradually showed a gesture of retreat.

It's a pity that the entanglement of Mr. Genji gave Nakamiya no chance to feel the purity after retiring from the world.A burst of familiar fragrance hit her, and when she opened her eyes, she saw that unlucky person sitting next to her. Zhonggong was terrified by this unexpected incident, and suddenly dodged back and forth at a loss.

"At least, please take a look at me."

Genji begged quietly, trying to pull him to his side.Unexpectedly, Zhong Gong slipped off his jacket and fled.The general grasped her long hair and the hem of her clothes with quick eyes and hands, as if he had grasped the doomed fate of the previous life.I don't know what to say anymore.

It's a pity that the sky is almost dawn, no matter how nostalgic I am, I have to leave.The people outside kept urging him, and Genji was distraught and reluctant to give up.Finally couldn't help but cry miserably——

"It's better to die than to live like this, but to die like this, I'm afraid it will be a serious crime! The fate is so weak, when will we meet again? Is my infatuation hindering your ascension to heaven!"

Having said this, Zhonggong also let out a sigh of relief and said: "Your resentment is difficult for a concubine, and the blame is deep."

This indifferent and unfeeling appearance can make people hate and pity, but for the sake of the other party and himself, it is not appropriate to stay for a long time, so Genji had no choice but to leave in resentment.

The author has something to say: Barnacle has to entangle with Genji for the sake of his son, alas.As for why Izumi only has Genji as a reliable person, from the perspective of Barnacle Nakamiya, Genji is indeed the only person worthy of trust.

By the way, in the last chapter Yingying was teased by Suzaku...