Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

Just as the Queen of Chengxiang Palace said, the harem would never be peaceful.

The fact that Donggong was rewarded for taking over the Sunflower Festival made the female royals of Honghui Palace extremely proud.The uneasiness and anger that came from today's deliberate promotion of the barnacle as queen can be regarded as a little relieved at this time.What's rare is that when he went to pay his respects to the Eastern Palace, he also treated the Eastern Palace with a lot of sympathy.

But God seemed to be against her.Soon, the barnacle got a bunch of rewards for accompanying him.It is said that everything is extraordinary, and the unique brocade from Tang Tubo was also awarded to Barnacle Court by His Majesty.The annoyed Honghui Palace Nu Yu didn't know how many folding fans and precious porcelain were broken.

However, these have nothing to do with Prince Ying, and His Majesty Donggong will not use these things to disturb the ears of the Fourth Prince.

After the Dragon Boat Festival, before the cool aroma of calamus and mugwort leaves dissipated, Firefly's birthday is coming.

This year, Suzaku worked very hard and personally went to find a precious Tang knife as a gift to His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince.This made Ying very happy. After getting it, she tried it in the courtyard and felt that she was very good at it.

The fourth prince is still a boy, but his awe-inspiring demeanor is unmatched by the current royal family.The world regards weakness and elegance as beauty, but His Royal Highness Ying is unique, and he will be a heroic and extraordinary man in the future.

Since the Chinese Valentine's Day last year, attention to His Royal Highness the fourth prince has increased day by day, although he wholeheartedly dotes on Barnacle and the second prince.But from time to time, there are many rewards for the Chengxiang Hall, but it's just inconspicuous compared to the place in Neilixi.But people in the world are like gnats.There is only the bright moon in his eyes, so how can he put the brilliance of the lonely star in his eyes?

Therefore, Prince Ying's birthday did not attract much attention.

During the regular banquet, Jinshang appeared and gave him two glasses of wine.Then someone handed out the reward, said some congratulatory words to the prince, and told the East Palace to celebrate on his behalf.So I left in a hurry and went to my sweetheart.If it was someone else, I'm afraid it would be very sentimental in such a situation.However, the maid of Chengxiang Palace is an unusual person, she is even happier when she is not here today, and the smile on her brows is much brighter than before.

The atmosphere during the banquet was relaxed, and the female royal drank a few more glasses of wine, and glanced at her son who was talking to Donggong with a smile.Then he raised his wine glass and said to Donggong: "Thank you Donggong for taking care of Yingying on weekdays, and please concubine Yunchen to offer a glass to Your Highness."

Dong Gong also raised his glass to greet him, but he dared not.When the glass was exhausted, His Highness Prince Ying raised the wine glass in front of him, and said to the female imperial servant: "The kindness of mother's birth education can never be repaid, please allow Ying to respect mother."

"Oh, you child..."

The corners of Chengxiang Palace's eyes became hot from Prince Ying's words, and they hurriedly covered the corners of their eyes so as not to lose their composure.Then, His Royal Highness Ying offered another cup to Suzaku, and Donggong naturally returned the salute.

Another palace maid also toasted, wishing His Royal Highness safety and health.

With his mother and elder brother accompanying him to celebrate his birthday, even though His Highness only had some fruit drinks in his cup, his face also became flushed, very gratifying and lovely.

After drinking the beer, everyone chatted.Her Royal Highness is the one who likes to tease the prince the most, so she will not let this opportunity pass by now.Then he asked, "What did His Majesty the East Palace give you this year?"

"It's a Tang sword," Ying replied, and added at the end: "I like it very much."

This sentence was of course addressed to His Majesty Donggong.Suzaku smiled softly, "It's the best if you like it."

"Every time the East Palace sends something, Ying always cherishes it very much," Nuyu casually said something that the whole palace knew, and waved to the people next to her, "Speaking of which, mother's gift hasn't been delivered yet, come... ..."

Before the words were finished, a maid respectfully accepted a delicate box.Prince Ying opened the top of the box and saw a collection of Chinese poems that he had never seen before.

This collection of poems is neither named nor annotated.Only the pages of the book of poems are wrinkled, which shows that it has been read countless times, and it is quite loved by the owner.Ying flipped through it casually, and saw that the handwriting on it was chic and full of style, and the poems were read with openness - it can be seen that the owner is a rare and unrestrained talent.

"This collection of poems was acquired by my mother by chance. I like it very much. I give it to you now, and I hope you will read it well. It would be great if you can become such a character with a strong character."

"Yes, thank you mother for the reward."

****

The moon is in the middle of the sky, and the feast will be over.

When Suzaku left, Prince Ying was very reluctant.Chengxiangdian didn't want Ai'er to spoil the fun on her birthday, so she leaned on the railing and said drunken words like asking Yingying to send Donggong back home.The corners of Jiao Shibu's eyes twitched, he wanted to stop him, but he didn't dare to speak loudly because of Donggong's presence.

Yingying looked at her mother in surprise, and the daughter of Chengxiang Palace smiled very proudly, ignoring Jiao Shibu's eyes.Gently pushed His Highness toward the East Palace, "Hey, go, it's okay."

His Royal Highness the prince was overjoyed, and he threw himself into Suzaku's arms.

Suzaku hugged Ying, who was clasping her waist tightly, dumbfounded, and looked at Nu Yu helplessly.Nv Yu raised a finger and put it near her mouth, "Your Majesty, please help me take care of this lovely child. As a mother, I don't want to let him down. Besides, today is his birthday, isn't it?"

Suzaku felt hot, nodded solemnly, held the hand of His Royal Highness, and led all the attendants back to Yangshe.Seeing that the overall situation has been decided, Jiao Shibu said nothing would change the willful decision of Nu Yu, so he had no choice but to watch them leave.

The news that the Fourth Prince followed Suzaku back to the Chaoyang House was quickly reported to the Queen of Honghui Hall.After hearing this, the proud woman just rubbed her forehead and said coldly: "It's not a bad thing to have more contact with Donggong and Chengxiangdian. If the child's grandfather can stand on our side, it will be a big help."

After thinking about it, she sent another person: "You find someone to tell your father that the Eastern Palace has been unwilling to contact the women arranged in the palace. Let him find a way to send people in."

The matter of choosing a concubine in Suzaku Yuanfu has always been a game between Jinshang and Honghui Palace, and it has not been settled for a long time.And this prince is also very tired of the daughter of the minister arranged by his mother. In this matter, the mother and son have had many disputes.The female emperor is domineering and often yells at her.But Donggong was stubborn, no matter how many accusations he made, he would not give in.

However, as Prince Guang is about to come of age, today he intends to set up barnacles as the middle palace.The wind direction in the palace always goes in the direction unfavorable to the right minister Honghuidian.They couldn't sit still anymore.

"That slut's child is going to be in Yuanfu soon, it's better to give birth to an heir earlier, absolutely don't let the two sluts like Barnacle Genji continue to be arrogant!"

The palace attendant was so frightened by the hideous face of Honghui Palace that he broke out in a cold sweat, he hurriedly retreated to deliver the message, for fear of offending His Highness again.

Besides, His Royal Highness followed the East Palace back to Chaoyang House.The servants in the palace were already very familiar with the prince, so they arranged it according to his preferences.

Prince Ying always loves to sleep with the East Palace, and this time is no exception.

The prince is still young, and his body temperature is always higher.Fortunately, there is a cool breeze in the courtyard, and the fine gauze cover will not be disturbed by mosquitoes, which is very comfortable.Because Suzaku drank alcohol, after taking a bath, there was a faint smell of alcohol on his body, mixed with the clear incense, making people feel misty and illusory, very intoxicating.

Yingying nestled in Suzaku's arms, sniffing greedily the breath that belonged to that person, feeling extremely at ease in her heart.

"Hey, Suzaku..."

"Ok?"

"What is your wish?"

"Well, Firefly can grow up healthy and happy."

"Anymore?"

"That's it for today."

"I'm asking seriously!" Yingying was a little unconvinced, she raised her head and pressed it against her brother's chest, "Don't perfunctory me like this!"

Suzaku was amused by the childish behavior of the fourth prince, and playfully patted his younger brother's forehead, "Brother Huang is also very serious, I didn't lie to you."

"...Okay," His Royal Highness muttered in a low voice, "Why do you think I took advantage of you..."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"For those who celebrate their birthdays, the wishes they make are easier to come true."

"... Her Royal Highness told you again?"

"Hmm!" Although Her Royal Highness was often unreliable in the eyes of the fourth prince, she never lied to him.

"Then why did you ask me?"

"Helping Suzaku's wish come true is my wish!"

Suzaku was really moved after hearing such words many times, he couldn't refuse Yingying's kindness, and wished to regard the little prince as the only treasure in the world.

In this lonely palace, the consolation His Royal Highness brought to Suzaku was like a ray of light at dawn.When he was alone and in a hurry, he could discern where the direction to find comfort was.

Lonely sitting with the lamp on at dawn, waiting alone in the lonely light is inaccessible.

My firefly, I bet on all the guardians in this palace...

My wish in this life is to wish you peace and joy, and a smooth and worry-free life.

Yingying, you must help Brother Huang realize it.

****

After a long night, when Yingying wakes up from her sleep, she has heard the melodious sound of birds singing.He turned around, moved a little but found that Suzaku was not by his side, opened his eyes suddenly and found that even the bedding under him had been changed.

The fourth prince hurriedly sat up, and before he could look for it, he saw Suzaku sitting beside him in pajamas with some embarrassment.

Dong Gongxia's expression was very strange, he seemed a little annoyed in embarrassment, and also a little bit ashamed.Her cheeks were slightly red, reflecting the morning light, she was more elegant and elegant than Qinglian in the courtyard.

"Suzaku? What's wrong with you..."

"No, no, it's nothing..." Facing the prince's question, Suzaku was a little embarrassed to speak.How could he explain such embarrassment?What's more, last night, it was his blood brother who was held in his arms.

"En? Suzaku, why is your face so red? Are you sick?"

Facing Yingying's pure eyes, His Royal Highness Suzaku couldn't speak no matter what.He took a deep breath, covered Yingying's questioning mouth, with a helpless and resigned tone: "...When Yingying grows up, she will know."

The young prince nodded obediently, and did not add any unspeakable shame or embarrassment to his elder brother.However, it was not until a few years later that the prince finally realized the lingering lingering hidden in this secret affair.

Facing Suzaku in the morning light, Yingying could no longer look at him with such flawless eyes.

The author has something to say: It's already 8 o'clock after get off work today, and I'm really tired.

It’s really not as good as when I was in school (laughs)

Ha, what happened to Suzaku, please make up your own mind~(づ￣3￣)づ