Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

The rehearsal in front of the hall was extremely lively, and there was the peerless dance performance of Mr. Minamoto, all the nobles in the imperial palace were deeply intoxicated.It stands to reason that His Royal Highness Prince Ying, who also performed dances when traveling, would also participate in this audition.As introspective as he is, he naturally knows that the protagonist of this trial is his second brother.So I didn't dedicate myself to this audition for reasons such as not being proficient in dancing and not wanting to disturb the interest of the nobles.

Considering that he is still young today, he naturally agreed.

Suzaku was worried about the Fourth Highness, so she hurried to find him after the music trial was over.As a result, when they arrived at Chengxiang Hall, people in the hall came to report that Prince Ying was not here.The East Palace frowned slightly, then turned around and headed towards the east side of the Imperial Palace.

On this winding corridor, the smell of green pine wafts lightly.The boy in the light blue coat quickly walked through the quiet atmosphere, leaving behind an afterimage that could touch the heartstrings.There was spring's warmth in his body, and even the surrounding breath became softer.

At the end of his run, there is an autumn lake water sprinkled by the setting sun, as clear and gorgeous as a piece of amber.

The person who looked like an autumn god was sleeping peacefully and lightly.His brows and eyes hide the burning sunset glow, painted with gorgeous maple leaves.Feng'er lingers here and refuses to leave, but is afraid of waking up the handsome prince.Just quietly and softly guarding his side.

Until another dream comes here.

As he approaches, he opens his eyes.They are the two most tender seasons in the four seasons, and their meeting is the most ingenious miracle arranged by heaven.

Suzaku didn't know why he felt a sense of peace of mind after seeing Hotaru.He calmed down for a while and approached, touched Prince Ying's hand, "Why did you fall asleep here? You'll get a cold."

"Hush, the sunset here will be beautiful." Prince Ying smiled and pointed forward, "Look..."

It was dusk at this time, and the orange sunlight lingered on the bustling world.The surrounding clouds are rendered in a magnificent purple, which is an extremely thick and intense color.However, at that very moment, like the last glance of a beauty looking back, the dazzling orange flickered for a long time, and then disappeared behind the ultramarine mountains.

The surroundings immediately became dark, and the two Highnesses looked at the direction of the setting sun for a while, and then looked at each other at the same time.

Prince Ying's beautiful and sharp eyebrows were extremely gentle at this time, he bent his beautiful eyes, as if asking for credit, he asked with a smile: "How is it, isn't it very beautiful?"

Suzaku nodded and said in admiration, "It really is, a rare beauty."

"It's not rare, but it's worth the wait." His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince smiled, stood up and stretched his hands and feet, "I can see you often in the future."

Hearing this, His Royal Highness Suzaku nodded in agreement.Looking in the direction of the setting sun, he sighed softly: "The natural beauty of mountains and rivers is indeed beyond the reach of mortals no matter how pretentious they are."

"Suzaku's luck is really good today. I have waited for a long time to meet such a good-looking one today."

"In the future, I will call Brother Huang together. I never knew that there is such a good place to enjoy the sunset in this imperial palace."

"Naturally," His Highness the Fourth Highness responded swiftly, and then asked, "Is the front palace audition over?"

"Well, I came here as soon as it was over..."

"drink?"

His Royal Highness Ying interrupted Dong Gong before he finished speaking.His Royal Highness approached his elder brother and sniffed, and smelled a faint smell of alcohol.Hearing this, Suzaku raised his sleeves and sniffed, "I didn't drink alcohol, maybe I got it from the banquet."

"Oh," the fourth prince responded, raised his eyes and smiled, "Suzaku smells very good..."

"..."

His Highness Suzaku was a little embarrassed by Yingying's blunt words, and he felt a little fever on his face even though he hadn't drunk alcohol.He coughed and coughed, and then continued: "I went to find you at the end of the music test. The people in Chengxiang Palace said that you were not here, so I came here, so I didn't bother to wash up. You are fine, and you are not afraid to fall asleep here Catch a cold."

Prince Ying didn't hear Suzaku's second half of the reproach at all, so he hummed and asked, "How does Brother Guang's "Qinghai Wave" dance compare to the scenery just now?"

His Royal Highness Suzaku glared at him, "How come? Don't change the subject, and don't be so careless in the future."

"Okay, okay, I got it!" Fourth Highness raised his hand, smiled to hide the subtle thoughts rising in his heart, and left with Suzaku.

Perhaps it was because of the unexpectedly beautiful scenery that suddenly appeared today, His Royal Highness Suzaku was also in a good mood.This place is not far from Chaoyang House, so he invited Prince Ying to meet again in Chaoyang House.His Royal Highness readily agreed to go.

After dinner, the two sat and chatted.

His Highness Suzaku asked a few words about His Highness Ying's recent homework.Seeing that His Royal Highness answered fluently and had his own very unique insights, he felt relieved.

"Father, you have entrusted me with many government affairs recently. I have no time to talk to you about your studies."

The East Palace has indeed been busy recently.He has been in touch with government affairs for a long time, and has the idea of ​​eliminating disadvantages and reforming, but there are many barriers between him and his superiors and courtiers, and it is difficult to implement it.This wholeheartedly devoted himself to the affairs of the court, worked hard, and lost a lot of time with Prince Ying.

Thinking of this, Suzaku couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

His Highness Ying shook his head, not intending to blame him, "I only hate that I am underage, I can't even help Suzaku, how can I be as ignorant as I was when I was a child."

"No, Yingying is willing to listen to my troubles, which is already helping the emperor."

His Highness Ying lowered his pupils to cover the look in his eyes, "Suzaku needn't worry about not being able to make progress now, innovations are never accomplished overnight, and there will always be people of insight to stand by your side."

"Your brother's words are reasonable, I'm guessing." Although Suzaku was still anxious, she also understood the reason, so she could only force herself to comfort herself and put aside the topic.

The atmosphere between the two suddenly fell silent.Suzaku seemed to be in a different mood and lost his mind.His Highness Prince Ying looked up at him, and suddenly said.

"A few days ago, my father came to Chengxiang Hall and gave me and my mother a roster. It seems that he intends to marry me after I become an adult."

"What, what..." Suzaku suddenly came to his senses.He was surprised and thought he had heard wrong.The next moment, I felt that this move was also in line with the time.After adjusting his mood for a while, he finally asked the next sentence, "Ah, referring to marriage, I don't know which daughter is so lucky."

Seeing Suzaku's reaction like this, the fourth prince sighed in his heart, "I only mentioned some candidates, and it seems that he is interested in the daughter of Qing Gong of the Ministry of War."

Suzaku let out an ah, and repeated unconsciously: "Minister of the Ministry of War..."

Prince Ying turned his head and looked to the other side, "Later, mother didn't agree and declined father."

"Um, why?" Suzaku asked subconsciously.

"Because I don't want to!" Prince Ying suddenly became a little annoyed, as if he was very dissatisfied with Suzaku's reaction, and shouted at Suzaku.Greeting the surprised and confused expression of the East Palace, he turned his head away and added, "I don't want to marry them!"

Donggong was stunned for a while, then suddenly laughed.Those contemplation, surprise, and bewilderment just now disappeared.The smile is very gentle, very joyful, and has a lighthearted meaning.He straightened up, stretched out his hand and rubbed His Royal Highness Ying's head.

"I see, thank you, Your Highness Fourth Prince."

That night, the fourth prince stayed in Chaoyang House.Still have to insist on sleeping with Suzaku.Those calm appearances during the day seem to be illusions, and they are all gone.Donggong couldn't laugh or cry, there was nothing he could do except agree.

In the dark night, Suzaku patted the back of His Royal Highness and said softly: "Yingying, you have grown taller."

"But it seems like it will take a long time to catch up with Suzaku..." The prince's sleepy voice came over, with some disappointment.

Still a child, Dong Gongxia laughed inwardly.The subordinate patted reassuringly, "It will be very fast, after the crowning ceremony, you will grow very fast."

"... Suzaku"

"Ok?"

"Can you be my crowning man?"

"This may not work, it should be the master of the inner palace who is competent."

"That's it, but it doesn't matter." In the darkness, His Highness Ying clenched the sleeves of the Eastern Palace, "As long as Suzaku can come to participate."

"Of course I will see it. I will not allow myself to miss such an important moment."

"Well, that's good."

Having received the promise from the East Palace, Prince Ying also fell asleep peacefully.

……

In the early morning of the second day, Prince Ying woke up in a scent that he was so attached to and loved.He opened his eyes and sat up, quietly looking around.Burning in the incense burner is the new incense that Prince Ying recently gave to Suzaku to help her sleep and calm her heart.When you look up, you can see the sound chasing picture in the corridor.In the corner are the poems written by the two together, as well as the qin and flute that the Fourth Highness used to use.

The elegant furnishings in this room are familiar to Prince Ying, and many of them are even gifts from him.Traces of His Royal Highness can be seen everywhere in this Chaoyang House, just like his master.

The prince watched quietly for a while, then looked down at the person sleeping beside him.

His Royal Highness Suzaku is still asleep.In the dim light, his face was beautiful and peaceful, and his black hair was scattered around his side like a flowing spring.As in the myth, the rare white deer, which is only found in the fairy mountains, rests in the forest, so elegant and beautiful as if it is not in the mortal world.

Prince Ying stared at him, his eyes so focused that only Suzaku was left in the whole world.For a moment, he wanted to hide the person in front of him forever.No one can find it, no one can see it - only you can see this lotus-like face.

After a long time, Prince Ying took a strand of Suzaku's long hair and put it near his lips.Closing his eyes, he restrained and kissed very reverently.

The author has something to say: In fact, His Royal Highness has been awakening all the time, but Suzaku still treats him like a child, alas