Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

The cyan sea waves lapped over the sandy shore, and the snow-white seabirds sang and flew from afar, as if they had brought some signal.In the distance, a merchant ship from another country is docking with the help of people.Such lively scenes are really exciting.Before long, the exquisite objects on this ship will start to be traded, and then flow to the hands of nobles everywhere.

A very handsome man stood on a rock, looking into the distance.There seemed to be whispers from someone specially sent for it in the blowing sea breeze, and a very gentle look appeared on his face.

A few children playing on the side were attracted by this man's outstanding temperament, ran over to look at him curiously, and asked, "Hey, what are you looking at..."

The man turned around, his incomparably handsome face made people speechless in amazement.They had never seen such a good-looking person before, and Quan was stunned in place.Seeing the dumbfounded looks of the children, the man jumped off the rock with a smile.He said to them, "Hey, I'm listening to the news they sent."

The children followed his fingers to see the white seabirds gliding in a beautiful arc above their heads.

"Liar, they can't talk."

"Yes," the man raised a finger to lightly stick to his lips, and when he smiled and swept away people's attention, he looked into the distance again, "They will tell you when it's time to go back."

"Your Highness! Your Highness!"

A group of people ran over from the other side, shouting loudly, looking anxious.When the children saw more people coming, they scattered like a flock of frightened rabbits.The man called His Highness smiled and watched the group of children disperse before turning to look at the person coming.

The group of people ran over, ignoring their panting appearance, and hurriedly saluted, "Your Highness, so you are here. The subordinates have been looking for you for a long time."

"is there anything?"

"Ah, ah... this subordinate is here to report that everything has been perfected. None of those useless guys escaped!" The man waved his arms with a look of excitement.His arm was pulled by the person next to him, and he stared fiercely.

"That's it..." His Highness smiled, nodded to the visitor and said, "It's really hard work for you, please also convey my greetings to Master Ye Shan."

"Definitely," the person who spoke just now wanted to say something, but was pushed away by the companion next to him and asked for instructions: "Your Highness, what is the next arrangement?"

"Ah, for the next thing, you can just follow Master Ye Shan's orders."

"Yes," this person was very respectful, and before pulling his companion to leave, he bowed again, "When I came here, I received a message from His Royal Highness, Your Highness, please come over."

"Thank you for sending the message, I will go to His Majesty the mother right away."

Because it is an order from mother, no one will delay.The man turned around and glanced at the boundless sea, before stepping away from this beautiful place.

The place where His Royal Highness lives is in a place with a very good view, and you can see a distant sea view from the window.It is the most comfortable place when the sea breeze blows.This beautiful woman in her prime was happily watching the scenery, when she heard the footsteps behind her, she waved her hands and said, "Oh, Yingying, come quickly, look at that..."

Yingying was amused and walked over helplessly, just in time to see the scene of fishermen pulling nets together to catch fish.The maid of Chengxiang Palace watched with relish, looking eager to try.

"Oh, I really want to give it a try..." His Royal Highness said enviously, "But I might not even be able to pull it."

Knowing that her mother was just a daily whim, Yinggong only laughed and did not agree.It wasn't until His Majesty Mother turned around with a satisfied face that she asked her if she had any orders.

"Well, it's nothing serious, just asking if everything is arranged for you?"

"Yes, and the ending went well, too."

"That would be great," Nuyu was very satisfied with Hotaru's neat arrangement.Turning her wonderful eyes, she poked her son's shoulder and said, "So, are you going to go back?"

Ying Gongxia smiled helplessly, "Sure enough, I can't hide anything from my mother. Indeed, I will leave in a few days after preparation."

"Well," Nu Yu smiled, "You have been smiling more these days, I guess that's why. Yingying has been looking forward to this matter for a long time..." "It's not wrong to say that," Yingying said. Without denying it, Yipai calmly admitted his heart, "It's just that I won't be able to accompany His Majesty Mother during this time. Please be patient a little bit, my son will be back soon."

"Ah, don't worry about me," the female imperial concubine smiled playfully, "It's okay to come back not so early. Play around more on the road, don't let down the great beauty of the mountains and rivers."

Yingying's expression became more and more gentle, "Okay, Your Majesty..."

Looking at the peaceful and joyful Yingying Palace, Nu Yu felt relieved in her heart.The child's wish for many years can finally come true, and she, as a mother, is very happy for it from the bottom of her heart.

"I used that reason to force you to leave back then, and I don't know if it was right or wrong..." Thinking of his son's depressed appearance at the time, Cheng Xiangdian sighed and shook his head, "I thought I had done a heinous thing, but luckily everything It’s all going in a good direction.”

Yinggong closed her eyes, and her expression no longer had the decadent look she had at that time, "Fortunately, you made such a request back then, and you stopped my son in time. Otherwise, given the situation at that time, I'm afraid I would have done more irreversible things .”

Back then, it was Chengxiangdian who realized that there was a deeper hidden secret behind Yinggong's series of arrangements.At the critical moment, she used reasons such as feeling unwell and missing her hometown to force Yinggong to stay away from Yujing, just to prevent him from committing another heinous crime.It wasn't until later that she learned that Yingying at that time had handed over her cronies and others to Dong Gonggong, and the original follow-up arrangement was also voided.

Just as she was lamenting how scary and dangerous it was, Hotaru went back to Sanjoin and asked her if she would like to go to Kyushu.

Hearing his son's words, Cheng Xiangdian waved his hands and said, "You don't have to say these things. Although I noticed something, it was already too late to act. If you didn't give up on your own initiative, it would have no effect."

"Having said that, Erchen is still very grateful to you for agreeing to my request...otherwise, based on who I was at that time, I don't know why I would continue to stay in Yujing."

Thinking of his son's disheartened and hopeless appearance at that time, Cheng Xiangdian also sighed.Of course, there is no need to mention the past, as long as the present has a bright future, it is enough.

"Seeing that you can pull yourself together, everything will be settled! Well, you should hurry up and get ready, and get the person over as soon as possible, this will be a happy ending!" The female imperial urge excitedly.

Ying Gongxia is very used to being chased away by such surprises.He calmly stood up and bowed to his mother, "Then please wait here for a while. My son will be back soon."

"I said you don't need to be so anxious. If you delay on the way, I won't blame you, mother..."

That's it, be ready for everything.Pack up the love that was messy and scattered all over the place and return to the origin, walk up to your sweetheart and ask again: "Are you willing to go with me?"

I think this time I will get an answer that makes Hotaru Gongxia feel satisfied.

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It was about a certain night in the beginning of summer, sitting in the palace was boring, so the palace servants looked for fun by themselves.I took the silk bag and caught many fireflies in the grass and trees, then turned off the lights in the house, and exiled these fluorescent little things on the gauze.Those scenes are indescribably quiet and beautiful.The fireflies were flying in all directions, obviously without any rules, but in His Majesty's eyes, they gradually condensed into a longing figure.

Thinking that this year's birthday gift has already been sent out, I don't know if the other party has received it.If you have received it, can you look forward to the next letter.Even if it's just a few words, it's better than the empty hope now.

"Okay, everything has a spirit, summer insects are not easy, let them out."

Seeing His Majesty's desolate expression, everyone knew that he was thinking about others when he saw things, thinking of the Ying Palace thousands of miles away.While sighing the deep brotherhood of these two, he opened the window again.The fireflies wobbled and flew outside, some of them hit the gauze curtain, Suzaku even waved to help.

Those faintly glowing things disappeared into the night, and soon there was no trace of them again.Suzaku stood at the window and stared for a while, thinking why he had been staying in the darkness all this time, and it was this little firefly that was followed by the lonely shadow in front of him.The words that that person hugged himself and said that he would take him away from here are still in his ears, but now he is still trapped, but the firefly that warmed him has already flown far away.The only thing we can look at together is the bright moon above our heads.

However, the person who binds the wings has always been himself.Although Suzaku never regretted her choice, no matter what, she wanted to see her lover's smile again.That glowing fire that belongs to me alone——

Firefly, if I can see you right away,

How nice it would be...

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Before the autumn summons comes, a court meeting is held in the palace.His Majesty, who has not been seen for a long time, presides over the overall situation.The ministers under the seat are all in high spirits, waiting for His Majesty's order.

Now the situation in the court has also changed a lot.One of the originally prominent and powerful ministers on the left and right has already retired, and the other is getting more and more powerless because of his age, and has no energy to take care of the affairs of the previous court.Although he insisted on maintaining his allegiance, there was no other way.His Majesty remembered his past achievements and made him a minister, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

Those who show up in the court today are all people of insight who were promoted later.Especially after this, they will become effective ministers of the Eastern Palace, and use their talents and learning to help the Eastern Palace govern the country.

After taking his seat, Suzaku glanced down, and felt a little satisfied when he saw that all the ministers present looked energetic.He likes the current atmosphere of the court very much, and feels that this kind of fresh air is needed.Rather than before, everyone was ready to fight with open flames, and the hostility of the sword was on the verge of breaking out.

If it was the court like it is now, after he abdicates, he can hand it over to Quan with confidence.Then I thought about it again, isn't it that I have already handed it over to Donggong with confidence.That kid never disappoints.

However, what is strange is that Donggong was late for such an important occasion today, which is quite surprising.His Majesty and all the courtiers waited for a while, but he did not appear.

Could it be that something was delayed.The people below have already started whispering and discussing.Suzaku was naturally worried, so he beckoned someone to come and ask him to go to Chaoyang House to inquire.

The messenger took the order and quickly left.Suzaku suppressed the fast-beating uneasiness in his heart, and kept reassuring himself that nothing happened.But as time passed, that strong premonition became more and more ominous.Just when he couldn't help standing up from the throne, Dong Gong's figure finally appeared outside the hall.

Everyone was taken aback by His Majesty's actions, but now they are relieved to see Donggong come in safely.However, things were not that simple, and the Donggong who walked in quickly was not the embarrassment of being late as people imagined.Instead, he was full of anxiety and fear. If it was the etiquette of being impolite and disrespectful, he would almost have to run in.

Seeing the expression on Quan's face, Suzaku's heart shuddered.The feeling that something bad was about to happen made his legs weak, his face pale, and he could hardly stand up.

His Highness Quan hastily walked to His Majesty's side, but he didn't bother to salute.His face was full of anxiety, worry, anger, and full of unbearable.He held His Majesty's hand almost subconsciously, and supported Suzaku firmly, with an air of protection.

Suzaku's eyes were already filled with white light, and dizziness hit his forehead.He leaned against Donggong tremblingly, his eyes were full of panic, "Is something wrong, is something wrong with Yingying..."

His Majesty Donggong looked at him sadly, leaned closer to His Majesty, and whispered a word.The minister only heard a quick gasp, and when he raised his eyes again, His Majesty had already fainted beside Donggong.

Amidst the flustered movement of Imperial Physician Xuan, a piece of bad news spread throughout the Imperial Palace——

Some of the commanders in the Dazaifu, together with the Sikoku State Secretary, bewitched the rebellious people to launch a rebellion.Ying Gong's subordinates were accidentally injured while leading the army to suppress, and there seemed to be signs of dying.

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