Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

Young Master Genji was waiting for His Majesty in the hall full of panic.In this Qingliang Palace, he has always had a leisurely and calm posture, but today he can't maintain his original demeanor no matter what.By the time His Majesty entered the palace, his face was already bloodless.

His Majesty looked at him, not knowing whether to treat him with disappointment or anger.Suzaku is really willing to treat this handsome, romantic and knowledgeable younger brother kindly.It doesn't matter whether it was the late emperor's wish or not, even if this brother once took away all his father's favor.

But it was because of such affection that Suzaku thought he would take over the throne from his father, and he also took over the responsibility of taking care of his brothers instead of his father.

However, perhaps such tolerance made some people forget the difference between His Majesty and the late Emperor, and some bottom lines cannot be surpassed.

"You... how could you do such a thing..."

Suzaku sat on the throne and questioned Guangyuan wearily.This sad tone scares the people below more than anger, as if they are about to be given up immediately.

And when His Majesty asked this question, Genji knew that His Majesty knew everything about it.There was nothing to cover up the sins he committed, and all of them were shaken out.The last glimmer of hope was shattered, Genji couldn't support his body, and fell limply on the ground.

"I wanted to find a chance to recall you after you went to Suma. But now..."

Suzaku shook his head, unable to bear to continue talking.Guangyuan is no longer suitable to be in Changliu Beijing, and it is best not to appear in front of people under the middle palace, as for those who know the truth, the less the better.As time went by, the originally radiant figures all dimmed, and this Yu Jing was taken over by other romantic figures.Only when the traces of time have been washed away, can it be effectively kept secret.

Guangyuan Shiben was also thinking about the possibility of turning over by himself. He originally thought that he would just endure the humiliation for a few years, but now it seems that there is no hope at all.He was already flustered and hurriedly asked for instructions.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty...Please, please allow me to meet His Majesty Dong Gong."

Looking at his expression, His Majesty knew that Genji thought he had done such a thing.Little did they know that it was the East Palace who begged in every possible way, begging His Majesty not to cover up this matter easily.Suzaku raised his hand to interrupt Guangyuan's next words, and said coldly: "Izumi doesn't want to see you now..."

Genji's heart was shocked, his face was pale, and his lips moved.After trembling for a while, he asked sadly, "Do I not want to see you now, or in the future... I don't want to see you anymore."

His Majesty didn't speak, and in the eyes of Guangyuan, it was already acquiescence.From the moment the truth was revealed, Genji lost the chance to recognize Dong Gongxia.This kind of kinship based on betrayal and deceit is the least likely to be recognized.

However, it is absolutely impossible for Guangyuanshi to conjecture that Emperor Xian knew about this matter.Such behavior at this time would only serve as proof of his audacity and disrespect.What's more, this kind of speculation is nothing but speculation without any evidence.No matter how much he tried to justify, he could not change the sins he and Zhonggong committed.

Since there was no room for redemption, Guangyuan couldn't even cry.As if he had aged more than ten years in an instant, he knelt down on the ground and had no strength to hold on anymore.He was weak, and asked in a panic.

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, how will you deal with the guilty minister..."

His Majesty pursed his lips tightly, and looked at the young man who was always in high spirits, but now he seemed to have been deprived of all his brilliance, and had become a down and out man.

How to deal with this matter naturally troubled His Majesty.For a crime involving privacy like Genji's, exile is naturally feasible.But Guangyuan has already faced such a situation, and the important thing is when to come back.Donggong has already put aside his harsh words, and he does not want to see Guangyuan's side again in this life.Even though His Majesty has sympathy for Mr. Genji, it can't compare to His Majesty Donggong's position in his heart.

For several days and nights, His Majesty tossed and turned, thinking about this issue.After much deliberation, I have to admit that the arrangement that Yinggong said at the time that Guangyuan's family would not be allowed to return to the capital without the new emperor's will was the most suitable solution to the current situation.

The Palace of the Ministry of War is as careful as a hair, and everything is arranged in every detail.He has been planning this matter for a long time, and he took it step by step without any omissions.

Ying Gong believed that His Majesty would make Dong Gong happy, and also believed that Yi Dong Gong's respect and love for the first emperor would hate Genji Genji deeply after knowing the truth.And the most chilling but realistic thing among them is the exile of Guangyuan Shi, and it is the most favorable choice for Yu Donggong to ascend the throne and take power in the future.Among them, just thinking about the powerful relationship makes people feel terrified, and they dare not think about it with their eyes closed and shaking their heads.

It is precisely because Ying Gongxia has penetrated these things that he is so sure.Therefore, even after so many days of cold treatment, he did not make any concessions.

Genji still knelt down, waiting for His Majesty's verdict disheartened.Even though His Majesty was extremely unwilling to make such a decision, he kept his lips tightly shut and did not want to speak.But at this point, there is no other choice.

His Majesty took a deep breath, and opened his mouth word by word——

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In the Santiao courtyard, Xia Yinggong was sitting alone in front of the court reading a book.He looks serious, but actually he is distracted.The book full of mysterious philosophies has not been turned over for a long time. When Master Ye Shan walked in, he saw such a scene that made people feel very emotional.

Because he knew the ins and outs of the matter, he guessed that the Qing palace must be in a bad mood these few days.So Xingping didn't make fun of him like usual.He just walked to the side of His Highness and sat down with him silently.

Sensing someone beside him, His Highness turned his head and took a look.Seeing that it was Mr. Xingping, he said hello.Master Ye Shan was stunned for a while because of his calm appearance, and then he murmured: "Your Highness."

Yingying was amused by his cautious demeanor, so she took the initiative to ask: "What's the matter?"

"Er..." Not quite understanding His Highness's plan at this time, Master Ye Shan hesitated for a while before he said: "Your Majesty has summoned Genji, do you know?"

"I know." Yinggong replied, her gaze continued to stay on the page in her hand.

"Then...Does Your Highness know how His Majesty will deal with Guangyuan?"

Yingying was silent for a while, and then continued to answer flatly: "Assuming it is no different from what I thought before, there will probably be a result at the court meeting tomorrow."

Seeing His Highness's indifferent appearance, Mr. Xingping's mood is really indescribable.In these years, he has served His Majesty, not to mention that his father is far away in Kyushu, and his status has also risen accordingly.

He saw the tough heart and superb means behind this man.And just like this, he felt more and more the madness of His Highness who put all his eggs in one basket for one person.It is because of the wounds in his heart, otherwise, how could he use such drastic means to achieve his goals.

Yinggong Gongxia was so calm that it was unbearable, and Mr. Ye Shan was trying to persuade him as a good friend.But I heard His Highness ask: "How is the Prime Minister on the right?"

Xingping had a few words stuck in his chest, and after adjusting his expression for a while, he replied seriously: "Since the incident of His Highness the Minister, the right minister seems to be in poor health, and he is always lacking in energy recently, and there is no need for us to do anything more."

Qing Gong pondered for a while, and then said: "That's fine, as for other people... there is nothing to be afraid of, so don't worry about it." He picked up the book and read it again, as if he didn't care much about it. eventual outcome.

Seeing Yingying's palace so relaxed, Xingping always felt that something was wrong.After holding back for a long time, he couldn't bear it anymore, and finally asked his own question carefully.

"Why are you doing this?"

Yingying's eyes shifted as the pages of the book turned, and she casually replied, "For the Eastern Palace."

Xingping had an intuition that he didn't believe it, and at this moment he also forgot the importance, and blurted out: "Really?"

Hearing this, Hotaru fixed her eyes on the pages of the book.They smiled almost at the same time and said, "Fake."

Master Ye Shan's eyes were sore for some reason, he hurriedly pressed it with the back of his hand, and let out a hoarse voice, not knowing what he was responding to.He hurriedly stood up, covering his sleeves to hide, very afraid that his sad appearance of crying would be seen by others.Talk casually, and leave first if there is nothing important to do.

Ying Gong didn't leave him behind, just said to be careful on the road, and waved him away.

After Mr. Xingping rushed out the door, the atmosphere in the corridor became quiet.Hotaru, who was holding a book like a statue, finally moved.As the book fell to the ground, that relaxed look also collapsed.

The sadness that almost drowned people lingered around Xia Gongxia, laughing at his pretending to be relaxed just now.

Why tell those lies for Donggong.The reason why Yingying did this was probably for the sake of her panicked self.At that time, the fear that had been lurking in his heart since Suzaku ascended the throne grew stronger day and night, gradually gnawing at the certainty under Yingying's palace.

And finally, from the day Suzaku was forced to give in and agreed to welcome Gongqing's daughter into the palace, the fragile defenses that Yinggong had built finally collapsed.

Once again, he saw his weak self kneeling in front of his mother asking for help in that cold night.But this time, no one reached out to help him out of the predicament.

Year after year, the wish of owning all Suzaku is getting farther and farther away from Firefly.It's like the whole world is against him.Even Suzaku became a resistance among them.

Suzaku had to make compromises and concessions due to her sense of responsibility as the master.Such a helpless approach is already enough to drive Firefly crazy.But Yingying will never be able to blame Suzaku, instead she is blaming herself for not being able to lead Suzaku to escape from this bondage.

Having been alone for too long, Ying Gongxia was already overwhelmed.Just when he was thinking about why he didn't compromise, the scene of the servant entering the palace hurt his eyes.

The pain made his eyes burn, and even with his eyes closed he couldn't get rid of the pain.

At that time, Yingying finally realized that she could never give up.

Step by step, the layout revealed the affair between Genji and Shang Shi, which in turn instigated chaos in the court.Such a plan can be said to be perfect, killing two birds with one stone.In the darkness, Yingying almost sneered, as if it was arranged by the heavens, and the development was very smooth.It seemed that with just one more step, he would be able to take Suzaku away smoothly.

After the incident, it seemed that Guangyuan's reputation was ruined and suffered a great loss, but it was not the case.Just as what Yinggong had foreseen, the matter of the Imperial Box Palace dealt a heavy blow to both the left and the right ministers.

The right minister has repeatedly failed in recent years, and he is already on the verge of dying.The heirs behind him do not have the high status of Genji, so it is not worth mentioning.As for the Prime Minister on the left, Ben had some complaints about Genji because of the death of his daughter.The covenant that was finally established again was once again defeated by such inexplicable affairs.As the most charismatic lineage of the left minister, Guangyuan had to leave Suma because of this matter, and it can be said that he suffered a complete defeat.

Among the previous dynasties, the aristocratic families that were originally the most flamboyant were all dumb at this moment.Even if His Majesty immediately gave way to the East Palace at this time, it would not cause too much unrest.However, Yinggong's desire is of course not a temporary peace, even if it is a hidden danger decades later, he is not willing to let it go at this time - including Donggong's life experience.

Since the late emperor's death, the dissatisfaction with Mr. Genji in the East Palace has been deepening day by day, and Yingying has noticed it.Even if this didn't happen, he would choose to guide slowly, making Prince Quan despise Guangyuan.

Just because if Suzaku abdicates, Yinggong will retire.Even if Guangyuan went too far, he would always come back. If Donggong couldn't stand the show of favor, and there was still affection from his childhood, it was hard to guarantee that there would not be a situation where Suzaku was dominated by his relatives when he first became emperor.This is not what Suzaku wants to see, and Yinggong will never allow it to happen.

Just like helping Suzaku back then, Yingying is also looking for a way to quickly cut off the forces that bind Donggong.And the outbreak of the event in the end was probably a surprise for him.

From then on, His Majesty Dong Gong will never remember Mr. Genji's kindness.Zhong Gongxia also completely lost the dignity of being a mother, and there is no possibility of speaking for Guangyuan.The two biggest hidden dangers have no power to follow up and cause trouble again.

Walking here, it seems that everything is complete.

And just like Suzaku's look in vain when he noticed Yinggong's every step of the way, he was so disappointed and even embarrassed.That was the accusation that Gongxia Ying had made of his despicable and shameless actions every sleepless night, the guilt for taking advantage of Gongxia Dong's trust, and the expression he least wanted to see on Suzaku's face.

So many high-sounding reasons could not conceal the cowardice in Yingying's heart.

These things can obviously be done by herself, but Yingying chooses to hide behind a hurtful excuse.It is precisely because if you want to protect everything, you can't protect it the most.Taking advantage of Suzaku's soft-heartedness, he bound himself with the East Palace, forcing His Majesty to make the most suitable but least willing choice.

It's a gamble.

Ying once said with a smile to her mother that she wanted to know who Suzaku would choose in the end.But in fact, only Yingying knows that he has no confidence in this gamble, and he has absolutely nothing he can afford to lose.As long as Suzaku hesitates for a moment, he will fall into the abyss, and he will never recover.

The fragile Firefly could no longer stand even a little bit of neglect from Suzaku.Under the firefly palace, the emperor is full of suspicion.Wandering in fear every day, but dare not reveal the slightest difference.As if offering all of himself, in the face of the huge responsibility that Suzaku needs to bear, his love and staying together are still inconspicuous and powerless.

He couldn't afford to lose this game he set up by himself, let alone bet on it.

In the end, it turned out to be nothing but moths to the flame.I just hope that person can look a little more in his own direction when making a choice.

The author has something to say: Ah, Yingying did use Donggong Da, so Suzaku really has nothing to blame him for.In fact, the most pitiful thing here is Quan...