Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

The stretch of time cannot be bullied, half a year is but a snap of the fingers.

December 25th is the birthday of the East Palace, followed by the New Year and the Fifteenth Festival.But the most exciting event in the palace was the coronation ceremony of Prince Guang on the 23rd of the first month.I'm afraid, in today's eyes, no previous festival is as important as this one.What's more, on the birthday of the East Palace, the matter of the second prince in the future is often mentioned.

All the ministers continued to compliment him, but instead let Prince Guang turn to be the guest, and the East Palace gave way.Such actions naturally annoyed the maid of the Honghui Palace. She changed her face at the banquet on the spot and left early on the grounds that she was unwell.His Majesty, who had drank a lot of wine, finally realized that many of his words were inappropriate, so he comforted the East Palace with a few words in embarrassment, and then helped the barnacle lady to leave the banquet.

The funny thing is, none of the parents really cared about Suzaku's feelings.

How could Prince Ying not feel sorry for his brother?However, the gentle and amiable young man just put down his cup and said lightly, "It's okay, I've already gotten used to it."

In order to appease the East Palace, Xu gave many treasures that night today.On the second day of the court meeting, he repeatedly boasted that the East Palace is the world's virtuous prince, setting an unparalleled example.But these comments, compared to the words "my first son", seem extremely embarrassing and unimportant.

These compensations still couldn't stop the anger and annoyance in the hearts of the right ministers of Honghui Hall and others.However, I don't know who it was, and there came out the nonsense that the Daoist fortune teller in Goryeo once approved that Prince Guang had the chance to ascend the throne.These words were not intended to add fuel to the flames, they couldn't swallow this bad breath, and the attack in the hall made the Holy Majesty feel quite strenuous, and also felt infinitely bored and depressed.

The two sides tossed fiercely, but Suzaku didn't see joys and sorrows, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.Prince Ying originally intended to comfort him, but when he hurried to find his elder brother the next day, he heard Suzaku playing the flute in the corridor.The sound of the flute was clear and lofty without any sadness, and the distance was clear and bright. The young man in Langzi didn't know who and what was going on, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

The white sand is clean and bright, and the green pines are as desired.

At this point, Yingying knew that his Suzaku did not need any extra comfort.

No matter how chaotic the previous dynasty was, the confidant is the confidant.

After seeing Suzaku return, His Royal Highness started to draw a picture of chasing the sound in the corridor.No one can match the youthful demeanor in the painting.The maid of the Chengxiang Palace rubbed the ink aside and watched it for a long time, then asked, "Why don't you comfort him?"

Answer: His heart is clear and clear in the jade pot, but He Zhe Qinglian is filthy.

***

The first month has passed, and Prince Guang's coming-of-age ceremony is approaching.

When he thought that his most beloved son was about to leave his side, the emperor couldn't bear to let him go any further.Rewards are indispensable, and the Shujingshe in the palace will be changed into the permanent residence of the prince in the future.In the past, the old house of Tonghu Nuyu Nijoin was also renovated and given to Prince Guang.

What's more, today's majesty actually planned in his heart to crown Prince Guang in the Zichen Palace.However, for the sake of the country, this holy master who was extremely willful when he met his beloved son was still a little sober, and did not act recklessly, and set the place for the crown ceremony in Qingliang Hall.

If it is said that the person who most looks forward to the early adulthood of the second prince, it is definitely beyond the reach of the ladies of the Honghui Palace.

Because when the second prince becomes an adult, he will be a subject, and there is no threat to Yu Donggong's future throne, but the identities of the four subjects can't be changed.For this reason, she also disdains to pay attention to those actions today.

This woman who could still play music and drink in the palace when she lost her beloved concubine in today's world was not even willing to hide her contemptuous intentions when facing a weak thing that did not threaten her.

Coming of age, Prince Guang himself doesn't seem to be happy. He has a deep love for someone in his heart.If it's an adult, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see her again.Unlike the marriage in the East Palace where there was no news, Jinshang had already told him to marry Minister Zuo's daughter.I wonder what kind of temperament this future spouse will have?

A lot of things disturbed each other, and the ceremony was imminent, His Highness Guang didn't look happy, but became worried.

"Brother Huang? Brother Guanghuang?"

"Ah, what," the fourth prince's call interrupted the second prince's fugue.Guang woke up with a start, subconsciously replied: "What's wrong?"

"Here, is it played like this?"

Today is the last time the Second Prince taught His Royal Highness Ying how to play the piano before he became an adult.It's just that maybe because of being disturbed by many things recently, the second prince couldn't concentrate his thoughts as before, and would wander in a daze from time to time.

It took Guang a while to realize that Yingying was asking him about Qin Yi.He collected his thoughts and continued to teach.After talking for a while, His Royal Highness thoughtfully put away the piano, saying that he has learned this point today, and he still has a lot to practice, so he will not bother Brother Two anymore.

His Highness Guang smiled wryly and accepted his younger brother's kindness.

"I'm sorry, Yingying, I..." He paused, and finally just sighed.That sad look broke the hearts of the accompanying palace servants.

"Brother Huang seems to have something on his mind."

"Tell me, Yingying doesn't understand either."

His Royal Highness put down the hand holding the dim sum, and said calmly: "If you bring up something that I don't understand at this time, then only the relationship between men and women remains."

His Highness Ying's straightforwardness made Prince Guang choke in his throat with a sip of tea, and he coughed for a long time before he stopped.He stared at his younger brother and remained silent for a long while.

"Is not it?"

"..."

His Highness Guang said yes and no, and no and no, he could only look at Ying with a wooden face.It's a pity that His Royal Highness didn't have the consciousness to say something shocking to the world. He shrugged his shoulders calmly and continued to eat his favorite fruit.Prince Guang suddenly didn't know how to face his younger brother, so he turned his gaze elsewhere.

The two were quiet for a while, only hearing the rustling of clothes rubbing against each other.Suddenly, Guang suddenly asked, "Yingying, is there anyone you like?"

Yingying calmly replied without thinking, "Yes, Suzaku."

No, not like that.

The second prince felt that the corners of his eyes were twitching, and he cursed himself for being confused.What is the use of asking these younger brothers who have not yet opened their hearts?

Then he smiled wryly and shook his head, saying no more.

Firefly glanced at Prince Guang, who was lost in thought again, and continued to say calmly: "Since you like it, then go get it. Any way you think you can get it, or the way you think you have already got it."

Prince Guang was shocked, and his heart trembled beyond words.However, looking at his younger brother's expression, he suddenly realized: Yingying who said this was serious, and this prince's determination is unmatched by ordinary people.

Maybe he really doesn't understand the relationship between men and women, but it seems that he has no boring feelings that can bother him.When this imperial brother encounters troubles and entanglements, he will not be hindered by them.

After a long time, Prince Guang hoarsely asked a subconsciously absurd question: "Then... if it's Suzaku... Brother Huang..."

"Huh? What's wrong with Suzaku? He's always been mine."

Yingying answered the second prince's strange question with a puzzled face.

***

Finally came the day of the crowning ceremony.

Last year's East Palace Crowning Ceremony held in Zichen Palace was extremely lively and grand, and this time's ceremony is no less than last time.The banquets in various places also require careful preparations in Nei Zang Liao and Barn Yard, which are incomparably perfect.

The Heavenly Dragon Seat is located on the east side of the east chamber of the Qingliang Hall, and the crowned one and the crowned minister are in front of it.At the time of application, the prince is in place.When Minister Dazang cut off a strand of hair, Imakami couldn't help but tremble in his heart: How happy the child's mother would be if she saw this scene!His heart tightened, and he could hardly suppress the excitement in his heart, but for today's grand ceremony, he held back the heat that welled up in his eyes.

After the crowning was over, I changed my clothes again, and went down to perform the ceremony of worshiping and dancing.The figure in adult attire is extremely handsome.Those who watched were moved to tears.The emperor was full of mixed feelings, and the past events that he usually forgot due to some trivial matters also came to his heart at this time, and he felt infinitely sad.

Minister Zuo, who was crowned, and his wife who had the status of imperial daughter had an only daughter, who was cared for like a golden branch and jade leaf since childhood.He didn't even agree when someone was interested in Donggong, he only wanted to betroth his daughter to Genji.Prince Guang received the instruction at the celebration banquet, shy and noncommittal in his heart, but the Holy Majesty happily agreed.

Not long after, the emperor summoned Minister Zuo and awarded him a reward.After the worship and dance ceremony, there will be rewards again, and all princes, public officials and ministers will also reward them.Genji offered another tribute, which was carefully prepared by his subordinates.As for the rice balls that were rewarded to the courtiers, the Tang cabinets for grand ceremonies, etc., are also dazzling, and they are all over the floor.

That night, Genji went to Minister Zuo's private residence and held a grand wedding.

Honghuidian and the others felt annoyed when they disdained such ostentation.But when Prince Guang sat at the end of the prince, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.He covered his sleeves and talked sarcasticly with his confidants beside him.

Donggong was really happy for this younger brother, and the gift he sent was also very exquisite.He completely ignored the eyes of those who inquired, if there were any, that came to him, and he was very elegant and upright.

It's only when the world is busy and watching with cold eyes that I feel deserted and lonely.For some reason, Dong Gong still felt a little lonely in his heart.Just as he was thinking this way, he felt a heat in his hand - it was Prince Ying who slipped over and held his hand.Fortunately, the attention of the crowd was not here, so no one paid attention.

Prince Ying shook Suzaku's hand, in exchange for his elder brother giving him a gentle smile.Then he sat beside him very naturally, this kind of company made the loneliness in Dong Gong's heart disappear without a trace—it would never be there again in the future.

The author has something to say:

1. Shujingshe is Tonghu, the palace where Guangyuan's mother lived, and it is very close to Chaoyangshe.

2. The scene of Genji's crowning is described in detail in Chapter 1 of the original book, if you are interested, you can read it~

another,

Your Highness Yingying, you don’t need to understand the relationship between men and women, it’s not on the same frequency as your sexuality XD

Hey, don't look at the relationship between His Royal Highness and his second brother now, who knows how he will cheat his brother in the future.For the happiness of your second brother, Suzaku, take it easy~~

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