Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

The weather that night was dark and gloomy, with none of the warmth that should be in late spring.

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and it was the time when evil spirits were haunting him. If he encountered any danger with his noble body, the entire imperial capital would be in chaos.

But today Donggong always has a hunch that something will happen, and it is very important.With such a mood, I can't control so much.

Dong Gongxia followed along with a very heavy and apprehensive heart.When we arrived at Santiao Street, we saw the light source-style carriages coming to the back door.A man with a lantern came out of the door. After looking around, he opened the door and let him in.

This sneaky scene made Donggong's face even more gloomy, and he waited patiently in the shadows for a while before asking his servants to knock on the door.

The doorkeeper obviously didn't expect anyone to come to the door, and he was really shocked.He had been ordered to wait for the light source here, but he didn't know there were other people.He was hesitant and refused to open the door, but his identity was directly revealed outside, which made him kneel softly on the ground in fright.

Dong Gongxia was already furious at this time, and kicked open the half-hidden door.Tell the people who follow to keep a close eye on the gatekeeper, and never allow him to report.

After entering the Santiao courtyard, there was no need for others to lead the way, and Quan Qing walked to his mother's courtyard familiarly.It was already night, and the corridor was hung with lanterns, so it was silent.But it is different from the past, there are always laughter and laughter from the room to the outside on weekdays.But today it seems that everyone has been sent away.

It wasn't until he passed through the winding corridors that Quan saw the faint light in his mother's bedroom.

It's like finding a place to return to. Seeing such a scene, there will always be a little peace and stability in my heart.Quan, holding his breath along the way, relaxed for a while, and suddenly became vigilant again.

In such a large courtyard, there is only one place with lights on.If Mr. Genji just came to visit, why should he be so sneaky, it makes people suspicious.

But now that he has come to this point, he has to find out the truth before he is willing to give up.

Quan gritted his teeth, lifted his feet and walked towards the bedroom.Just after turning two corners, I saw a very familiar figure.The man also lost his hair along with the middle palace, wearing a nun robe, and guarding the entrance outside.From time to time, I looked inside, as if very distressed, but smiled foolishly.

Dong Gong naturally recognized her, she was the serving lady who had been following the barnacle Zhong Gong, and she was called the wife of the king's order.

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"The so-called spring is deep and the dew is heavy, it means tonight's appearance..."

His Highness Ying leaned against the pillar and stretched out his hand in the air.The blowing leaves blew over, bumped into his palm, and swirled around to be caressed to the ground.

Suzaku came over, took a look out through the light, and saw that the branch was shaking violently.He said casually: "If it was earlier, it would be correct to say that. With such a strong wind tonight, it might rain."

The workers were already closing the doors and windows, Yingying and Suzaku stood at the door for a while and planned to go in.But I saw someone rushing to report in the distance, saying that Dong Gongxia had driven out of the palace.

This news shocked His Majesty——

"What is he doing running out at this time! Can someone follow the guards? Do you know where he went?"

"The minister wanted to send someone to follow him, but was rejected by His Highness. As for where to go...it seems to be in the direction of Santiao Palace."

If nothing happened, why did he leave the palace after dark.Even if you want to say hello to your mother, it's too wrong.His Majesty immediately ordered people to guard at the gate of the palace, and report immediately when the East Palace returns.They also asked people to strengthen the inspection near the three avenues.

After giving many orders, I was still worried, and I really wanted to send someone to Santiaoyuan to ask if Prince Quan could arrive, but was stopped by Yingying.

"Since he acts in such a secret way, he naturally has his reasons. Maybe there is something that we don't want us to know. If you go after it like this, tell him how to deal with himself."

"That being said, I'm always worried about his safety," Suzaku sighed, as if he was exhausted with all kinds of things to worry about, "...I don't know what made him run out so late."

Suzaku was so troubled, Yinggong was not in a hurry.Thinking that he himself knew his life experience at this time of a certain year, he felt that all things in the world are not only traceable, but also very similar.Otherwise, the suffering in the world, how the Buddhists can do it, can be exhausted in a seven-character verse.

"Okay, don't worry," Yingying pulled Suzaku into the door, "and it's not very late at this time, the family banquets of many people have just begun."

Suzaku reluctantly entered the hall, still worried.Yinggong made fun of him, "You look like this, those who don't know think that Quan is your flesh and blood."

His Majesty was so teased that he couldn't help laughing, pointing at Yinggong, he laughed and was angry, "I'm always talking nonsense..."

"Where did I say something wrong, isn't it? You should really put the two of you together to see if you look like it."

"Don't talk about it, I don't have the good looks of Quan." Suzaku waved his hands and said, "You two bother me. If it's really father and son, the first thing to count is Firefly Palace has given you up."

Yinggong thought that maybe such a good looks could bring disaster.On the surface, it is natural, and there is nothing wrong with it.He only pulled the person over, lightly sniffed the incense on his lover's neck, and hinted ambiguously: "Anyway, you are in a hurry later, why don't you come and do something you don't have to worry about, huh?"

Hearing this, Suzaku's expression changed.It turns green and red for a while, struggling to get away, resisting in the mouth: "Don't make me mess up at this time..."

"Why is it adding to the chaos?" Ying pulled the man back, and held Suzaku's hands together involuntarily, "Since we are all worried, how can we only worry about one? Your Majesty, please take pity on the person in front of you."

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Wang Mingfu looked in horror at Dong Gongxia who was walking towards her, and subconsciously wanted to call someone.But Dong Gong grabbed his neck, his breathing was difficult, and he gasped loudly.

"Don't disturb others, you understand!" Donggong threatened viciously.

Wang Mingfu was so frightened that she was so frightened that she was trembling with her legs, and she dared not do anything except nodding her head and agreeing indiscriminately.Quan Nai let go of her with the irritability in his heart, and ordered: "Where are Brother Guanghuang and mother, you take me there quietly."

The female official was just lying on the ground trembling and gasping for the rest of her life after the catastrophe, when Dong Gong's words scared her so much that she almost fainted.Trembling and unable to say anything.

Dong Gongxia's patience had really reached its limit, so he walked inside regardless of its feet.Unexpectedly, the old woman rushed over, hugged Donggong's feet, and cried, "Your Highness, you can't go, you can't go..."

This reaction simply means that something bad is happening inside.Nameless anger ignited, completely burning his mind.Kicking the person away, Quan gritted his teeth and walked towards the light.

When he got there, Quan hid his figure in the dark.I saw a figure on the floor, and the sound of small conversations came out, but nothing embarrassing happened.

The burning heart gradually calmed down, and Donggong didn't know why he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.Thinking of the distraught look just now, I suddenly felt extremely ridiculous.What was he thinking just now, how could he doubt the innocence of his brother and mother for no reason.

But already here, leaving like this is really not reconciled.And if he waits for others to report and he doesn't show up, I don't know what kind of trouble it will cause to the king of the middle palace.

Temporarily impulsive, he became unable to get off the stage again, and Quan regretted that he rushed in just now.Just thinking about whether to exit first, and then pretend to have just arrived, Quan suddenly heard his name coming from inside.

Mr. Genji's voice seemed a little excited, it could almost be called shouting.Just listen to him--

"Even for the sake of Donggong, are you unwilling to look at me again?"

"It is because of that child of Quan that I can no longer see you," Zhonggong seemed to be crying, completely losing the peaceful temperament of a Qingxiu person, "at this point, we are just committing crimes for ourselves The sins you committed must be atoned for."

Guangyuanshi choked up when he heard the words: "So you think it's a sin to meet me..."

Zhong Gong was speechless, she just held her sleeves and cried, even if her long hair was cut off, it would not damage her beautiful appearance.People can be seen crazy under the light.Guangyuan really wanted to just lift the blinding curtain in front of him. Concerned about his status at this time, he endured three times before he did anything that would insult the Buddha.

"I don't know when I will return from this long trip. This may be the last time I will see you." He sighed, all the unwillingness and sorrow hidden in this sound, "But I only know now that I have done it. So many, you are dismissive."

"Why do you want to belittle yourself? Without your righteousness, the current status and safety of the East Palace may not be well preserved."

"Why are you saying these things again? Of course I have a reason for doing this..." Guangjun's tone was very difficult, as if it was hard to say, but also ashamed, "...Since you chose to give birth to him, May I think that you have a little pity for me..."

Zhonggong didn't speak, and the atmosphere was very silent.It's just that there is a tender farewell in the house, but there is a wind, snow and frost under the window sill.After a long time, the gentle and pleasant voice of Barnacle Nakamiya continued to sound——

"Although...Although Quan is your flesh and blood, this will not change my attitude towards you. You are right. Our meeting was just a bad fate, and it is the karma owed by the previous life. This trip Afterwards, I wish you to take care of yourself more. May there be a day of reunion after the sin is gone..."

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"The rain in spring really falls as soon as it is said..." His Majesty rubbed his sleepy eyebrows, listened carefully to the sound of wind and rain outside, and frowned worriedly, "Why hasn't the spring come back? Such a heavy rain... Could it be in Did Santiao Palace stay overnight?"

"Don't worry, he will definitely come back. If you are sleepy, why not go to rest, I will wait here."

Suzaku was already tired, and didn't realize that it was a bit strange that Yingying was sure that Donggong would come back.After thinking about it for a while, I still insisted on continuing to wait.

Ying asked him to rest in his arms, and joked: "How can there be such a stubborn person? If I had known earlier, I would have let you fall asleep exhausted."

Mentioning that Suzaku blushed, he straightened up and would rather lean on the slanted pillow next to him than on Yingying's body.After making a fuss just now, Yingying somehow restrained herself.If he lay down in embarrassment at this moment, Suzaku would really feel ashamed.

His Majesty glared at Yinggong, "So, do I still need to thank you for your mercy?"

Ying smiled and said nothing, thinking that if you hadn't insisted on waiting here for Quan to come back, I would naturally not be merciful.However, I have been waiting for tonight's scene for a long time, and I expected that scene must be very tormenting. It is better to let you go and not waste too much energy.

Seeing that Yingying didn't make teasing with her mouth, but just looked at her very tenderly, Suzaku was even more shy than before.And he couldn't help sighing secretly that he was useless, and it had been many years and he still couldn't look at him calmly.Those eyes contained deep affection, and they were hot as if they had melted into reality.Suzaku thinks that she has a deep affection for Hotaru, but compared with him, it is always superficial and even not focused enough.Many times when I think about it, I always feel that I owe Ying a lot.

Sometimes Yinggong's eyes reveal that two points of loneliness, light and fluttering like red leaves flying, quiet and sad.So beautiful, but also heart-wrenching.But everything is helpless, and Suzaku can only deceive himself and think that at this time, he will be able to make up for him in the future because he is entangled in mundane affairs.

It's just that when will this future be, the two of them are waiting extremely anxiously.

Although the momentum is huge, the time of this spring rain is extremely short.After Yinggong and His Majesty only exchanged a few words, the noise outside became quieter.After waiting for a long time and seeing Donggong come back, His Majesty finally couldn't wait any longer.I plan to send someone to Sanjo Palace to inquire about the situation.Just as he was about to call for someone to come, people from outside ran in in a panic, saying that Donggong was back and was coming this way.

His Majesty finally felt relieved, thinking that with such a heavy rain, it would be enough to suffer if he got caught in the cold.Turning around, he asked someone to prepare hot water and hot soup, which can be cleaned and taken care of at any time.

However, even so prepared.His Majesty was still shocked when he saw Donggong.Prince Quan's whole body was drenched, and the black hat was lost somewhere.His face was pale and his lips were blue-black.His eyes were straight and numb, and he walked in like a wandering spirit.

It wasn't until he saw Suzaku and Hotaru that his red eyes gradually became brighter.There was moisture on her delicate cheeks, and she couldn't tell whether it was rain or tears.

Ying probably didn't expect Donggong to be in such a mess, she went up and touched Donggong's forehead, it was terribly hot.He didn't bother to ask anything, and took the person in to wash.He poured hot soup down and stuffed it into the already laid quilt.

The imperial physician was summoned to diagnose and treat it, saying that it was a high fever caused by acute fire attacking the heart and wind and cold entering the body.Suzaku was so anxious that he went to the meeting and stayed by his side.

After receiving the news, the Lord of the Central Palace, Genji and other ministers all came to visit.But was firmly stopped outside by Ying Gongxia.His Majesty did not approve of this move, thinking that Yingying was venting his anger, and was trying to persuade him.Unexpectedly, Dong Gong, who was a little confused due to illness, suddenly opened his eyes when he heard the news.

There seemed to be a raging fire burning in those eyes, with extreme anger and hatred——

"Let them go, I'll never see them again!"

The author has something to say: The scene is out of control, and the trouble is getting bigger, Yingying, you wait to be punished