Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

After Prince Guang got married, nothing felt more lonely than the attendants in the palace.They can no longer see that magnificent figure from time to time, and even the flowers that are about to bloom in the new year make them feel that there is nothing cute about them.The scenery without the wonderful people makes everything dull.

The lonely Waka was written by these beauties on thin Goryeo paper and circulated to each other, and a sense of desolation permeated the palace.Today, I miss my son, and even though he is called in every now and then, I still can't resist the anguish of not having my beloved son by my side.Thanks to the relief of the barnacle female imperial guard, it may be able to send some loneliness to some extent.

Such a lonely atmosphere even pollutes Chengxiang Palace, which has nothing to do with the Imperial Palace.The owner of this palace has never been a sticky woman, and the vague and lonely appearance of the people around her makes her very annoyed.

"It's tiresome to see you all looking so out of your wits."

His Highness said so, and asked someone to bring out a set of incense making tools.Making incense is something that elegant people are worthy of.When the Minister of Internal Affairs was young, he served as the second son of Dazai, and he came into contact with many excellent incenses from the Tang Dynasty.He himself is proficient in this way, and the daughter of Chengxiang Palace has been fascinated by it since she was a child, and she is also a master.

Everyone has different opinions about incense.Some people think that different seasons should have different fragrances. For example, plum blossoms are the most suitable in spring, and lotus leaves that emit a cool fragrance under the moonlit night are used in summer.When the autumn wind is lonely, it is best to use a light attendant, and in winter, it is most suitable to use a rich and steady black.

However, some people think that there is no need to be so rigid, and the choice of fragrance should match the mood and atmosphere at this time.As long as the atmosphere is suitable, why stick to it?

Yingying's grandfather is a person who pays attention to the appropriateness of everything, so he naturally belongs to the former school.However, Her Highness the Royal Highness is very broad-minded, and belongs to the latter group.The father and daughter had argued about what to smoke for the family countless times.You come and go, citing classics, it's so lively.Later, when the female emperor was helped by someone, she was slightly better.The minister of the interior shook his head and admitted defeat, so he couldn't laugh or cry and followed his daughter.

It's just that such a happy thing is now invisible.

Today, Nv Yu is in high spirits and brings up her old hobbies again.Instruct the maid to place tools and take spices.I just opened the incense book and browsed the name of the incense to be made with great interest.Suddenly her bright eyes turned, and she called out: "Go and see what the fourth prince is doing, let him come to mother if there is nothing to do."

However, His Royal Highness Ying was creating the sound-chasing picture in the corridor at this time, and came over when her mother summoned her.

"Make incense?"

"Yes," His Royal Highness smiled and waved, "This is a tradition in our family. If Yingying can't do it."

His Royal Highness heard the words, but thought for a moment.He nodded and sat next to his mother, "Please teach me, too."

The Fourth Highness is so straightforward, but there is a reason.Everyone in the world knows that today's sage is the most respected person.I am most in love with elegant things.Dong Gong is also worthy of being the eldest son of the present. He has his own unique views on piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, incense and crafts.However, the difference between the father and son is that they like luxury today, but the East Palace is the work that makes people feel peaceful the most.

The queen handed the incense book to the prince and asked him to choose a prescription.Yingying browsed quickly and clicked on a name to indicate to her mother.

"Green bamboo... yes, it's the spring season when hundreds of flowers are fragrant. It is indeed the most suitable to choose such a light and long-lasting fragrance." Her Royal Highness smiled and praised: "Yingying has a good eye..."

"I think this one is very suitable for the emperor."

"Indeed, this incense should be worn by the East Palace. So, what about me?"

"Mother's words..." His Royal Highness Ying pointed out one, "This 'white tea' is the most suitable at this time."

This white tea smells rich and elegant, but the aftertaste is slightly cold.It is indeed the most suitable for the daughter of Chengxiang Palace.Afterwards, the two selected a few more styles for Jinshang, Prince Guang and the daughters.Under the guidance of his mother, Prince Ying made incense.

****

In the afternoon of this day, the spring rain just stopped and receded along the bricks and tiles.There was a very fresh smell in the surrounding air.Today I went to rest in the Qingliang Hall, but I didn't call the barnacles, but I called a few learned scholars.Drinking and composing poems is very pleasant.

The interest is strong, and someone comes to report, and the East Palace asks to see him.

"Oh, yes, Suzaku is here, let him in quickly."

Donggong was already 13 years old at this time, and he was a tall and straight boy.Whether it's temperament or appearance, they are all top-grade.I looked it up today and am very satisfied with this son.

"Donggong, you came just in time, come and take a look at this."

Imakami pointed to an agarwood box in front of him, which was decorated with soft fabric and contained two glazed bowls.One is porcelain white all over the body, and the other is all green with faint lines.It contains large fragrant pills and is decorated with plum branches.I also wrote "Cherry Cherry" and "Changyi" on pink paper sprinkled with broken gold, which is very elegant and noble.

"This is Yingying's homemade incense. I have already seen it. They are all of high quality." Dong Gong took the glazed bowl from the Holy Majesty, carefully appreciated it, and praised: "This incense is pure in color and luster. , without impurities, it is truly a top-notch product.”

The Holy Majesty who received this gift was very happy, and his love for the youngest son became more and more in his heart.He smiled happily and said, "I never thought my youngest son would have such abilities."

Hearing that Ying was praised so much, Dong Gong was even more happy than himself, and hurriedly echoed, "Ying is talented, intelligent, and willing to learn, and he is good at everything. I am happy for him as the emperor's brother, but I am very ashamed." .”

"Hahaha, don't underestimate yourself, Donggong is also a very good person." The Holy Majesty became more and more interested, and suddenly remembered the little prince's love for Donggong, so he joked: "Yingying likes you so much, this time Hexiang Didn't you send it to Chaoyang Shed?"

"Ah, I have already received the Hexiang from Yingying. They are all high-quality goods." Dong Gong seemed a little embarrassed, "Such a good product, I can't bear it to be ruined, so I put it away."

The incense that His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince gave to the East Palace was exactly that incense called 'green bamboo'.When sending it, Prince Ying personally folded the new Xiangzhu leaf decoration in front of the hall, which fits the temperament of the Eastern Palace very well.When the incense was made, it contained the deep affection of Prince Ying, and sent it over early.

"Sure enough, that child really likes you," said the Holy One with a smile, "You have to treat him well, and Yingying will be your help in ascending the throne in the future."

Speaking of this, Imakami seemed to think of something, a little more melancholy in his heart, and he stopped talking.So I asked people to light incense, so that I could enjoy the treasure in front of me.

I have to say that these two incenses are really good things.Especially the 'Cherry Cherry Blossom', which tastes rich and sweet, like a heavy cherry blossom, but without green and bitter taste, long and full-bodied.Cooperating with the heavy water vapor at this time, it became more and more persistent.When Dong Gong left, he still had wisps of fragrance on his body.The maids in the palace were all overwhelmed by this, disturbing countless hearts.

However, Suzaku didn't know that there were such things.If he knows, he will sigh that this 'heavy cherry' is still the most suitable for Prince Guang.Because whether it is the name or the taste, it is indeed very similar to the incarnation of the prince.

****

After that hall meeting, for some reason, the East Palace became more and more eye-catching than before.

His Royal Highness Suzaku's marriage has never been stable, and he doesn't care much about female sex, so no romantic affairs have been reported.He is very noble, but low-key and unassuming.At this time, the light that was usually covered by the light also bloomed at this time.After admiring the bright moon, people suddenly find that the sky full of stars is so beautiful.

His Majesty the East Palace is a noble figure, apart from appearance factors, the future is more secure.What's more, he is a gentle person. Compared with the ethereal love affair, even if he rejects him, he probably won't feel ashamed and indignant to death.

There are many bold girls in the palace, they will blushing and pretend to meet by chance on the road, reciting a love poem of confession.Or ask a friend who is familiar with Chaoyang House to forward the letter.

The Queen of Honghui Palace was very annoyed because the East Palace had been unwilling to contact the daughter of Gongqing, so she just turned a blind eye to these things at this time.As for Jinshang, he himself was very keen on these affairs.When encountering such a thing, it will only feel like a romance.

Recently, Suzaku has received several times more love letters than usual. He is a gentle person and will not act so violently.Just wait for the other party to never receive a reply, and give up.His Royal Highness, Prince Ying, who attaches great importance to this situation, is very tired of the current situation.He is still young, so it is not a very good experience for such a romantic affair with his children.However, he is a person who grew up in this palace.This kind of thing is very common. He has seen those people flirting with each other, and he has felt such an ambiguous and sticky atmosphere.

Thinking of Suzaku showing such an expression to others, His Royal Highness felt uncomfortable.If His Royal Highness Ying knew that the incense he made was a part of these things, I'm afraid he would put away all the tools angrily and never touch them again.

Under the rain of apricot blossoms, the young lady who was wearing a thin spring shirt and talking to Donggong was shy and beautiful.Dong Gong said something softly, and she laughed when she heard the words, her head was full of tenderness, and her hair became brighter and brighter, making her whole body more beautiful.

Prince Ying supported the pillar of Chaoyang House, quietly watching the scene in front of him.At no time has he been looking forward to growing up so intensely like now...

The author has something to say: Sorry, everyone.

I worked overtime until past ten o'clock yesterday, and it was very late when I got home.Really can't update it.

Everyone has been waiting for a long time, bow.

In addition, except for the name of the incense in it, the four incenses are indeed the Tale of Genji, Pillow Grass.There are other real things in the materials that record Hexiang.

Everything else was made up by Qinghui.If there is such a fragrance, it will be different~