Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

At the dinner party, the happiest person is Jin Shang.

The barnacle girl was like a lost and found treasure to him.He said to Prince Aiko, don't alienate this female royal, and must treat the barnacle female royal as the closest person.

Prince Guang lost his mother since he was a child. When he heard that this female royal looked very similar to his mother, he naturally looked at her with the most longing eyes.He is already 11 years old, and he has already shown a unique style in the world.Being watched so intently by him, any woman would blush involuntarily.

Hearing Imamami's words, all the female imperial servants in the imperial palace agreed with each other, and even the female officials stood aside to add to the atmosphere.Seeing such a scene, the Queen of Honghui Palace put the wine cup on the table in a non-heavy manner, and snorted coldly: "Hmph, I really don't know what it means."

The people around her who wanted to join in the fun all died down when they saw this, and they didn't dare to speak.Today, the atmosphere on the left and right sides is completely different, one is in the sky and the other is in the ground.

His Majesty Donggong didn't seem to hear what his mother said, and he continued to drink the sake in the wine cup without changing his expression.While toasting, he heard his father calling him.

"Eastern Palace, where is the Eastern Palace..."

"Father, my son is here."

"Ah, Suzaku," Imakami was still very satisfied with his eldest son, "Come on, Suzaku, you and Hikari come in front of me."

The two excellent princes were sitting in front of Jinshang respectfully.

Although Prince Guang, who is flawless than the beautiful jade in the East Palace, is not as perfect in appearance.But his calm and gentle, introverted and peaceful temperament is unmatched.

Sitting together, the two are like the sun and the moon shining together, shining brightly.

Looking at the two proud sons, Jinshang felt very emotional: "If you have sons like this, I will rely on Buddhism in the future, and I will have no worries..." Everyone did not dare to echo Jinshang's regretful words, and only said: Today is the time When you are in your prime, you must not have such a hidden meaning.

Among them, Donggong's persuasion was especially sincere and full of sincerity.Hearing the words today, I can't help crying.

"In this world, it is my good fortune to have such a beautiful son in the Eastern Palace. Although the brother beside you comes from a poor background, under the guidance of your father, he is an excellent courtier. I hope you can take care of him more in the future, brother Brother Youdi Gong, a good story has been achieved."

"Yes, my father taught me, and my ministers will keep it in mind."

Nodding today, he raised his voice and called out, "Where is my fourth prince?"

This is His Highness Prince Ying.

The maid of Chengxiang Palace pushed Yingying's shoulder, led by the wet nurse, and walked in front of Jinshang.The little child's steps are already quite steady, like a doll carved in powder and jade.

"Come on, come to Yuqian..." Jinshang waved to Yingying.When Yingying moved closer, he looked at it carefully, and praised: "Your mother taught you very well, I am very pleased. Come, give this to Chengxiang Palace." Today pointed to a piece of paper on the table. Die Yushan gave instructions to the attendants around him.

It is a great honor to bestow imperial delicacies today, and the maids of the Chengxiang Palace lead all the daughters behind to bow down and thank you.

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After Yingying, no prince was born in the imperial palace, although most of today's love has been given to Prince Guang.But for this youngest son, today will still come to ask about it from time to time.

"What have you been studying recently?"

"Study "Zuo Zhuan" at the Hedong Palace," Ying replied, adding another childish sentence, "His Royal Highness has taught my son a lot of things."

Hearing this, Jinshang was extremely satisfied, and he believed more and more that Donggong would take good care of Prince Guang in the future.So, he rewarded Donggong again.

"Yingying, your second brother is also a man of poetry and writing. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can always go to him, understand?"

Jinshang pointed to Prince Guang and said to Yingying.He knew that Yingzi's status in the future would definitely not be low, and he seized every opportunity to create a smooth future for Aiko.This painstaking effort was really exhausting, but I don't know how other people feel.

Yingying turned her head and looked at the second brother who had already been famous all over the world.Prince Guang spread out a kind smile and greeted him: "Long time no see, Ying."

There are actually very few opportunities for the two to meet in the palace.

Prince Guang was brought with him by Imakami, and visited various female imperial courts.Prince Guang is loved by all the women, even Honghuidian who hates him sometimes sighs when he sees Prince Guang's beautiful face: why should he hate such a beautiful person.

However, such thoughts disappeared with the entry of the barnacle female imperial court.

Firefly has not yet entered school, and has not moved out.Either he stayed with his mother, or he went to Chaoyang House to look for Suzaku.As long as I can remember, the words between Yingying and Prince Guang will not exceed a dozen sentences.As for meeting, except for the banquet in the palace, there are very few of them.

Prince Guang is a gentle person, Yingying is his younger brother, and so cute, of course he is willing to take good care of him.

"Long time no see, Second Emperor Brother."

Hotaru obediently saluted her elder brother, then looked at Suzaku.Dong Gongxia's expression became softer and more real because of Yingying's gaze. He smiled at Yingying and motioned him to answer Imakami's question quickly.

"Follow your father's teachings."

Today, he patted Ying's head, nodded and praised: "Good boy," and called the three princes back to their seats.

"Father, can I sit with His Majesty Donggong?"

"Hahaha, does Hotaru still like Suzaku that much?"

Jinshang laughed and said, he still remembers when Yingying was three years old and entered the palace for the first time.The child met his father with the support of his mother and accompanied by a maid.The lips are tightly pursed, don't speak when you say something.He also looked serious when saluting, which is really ridiculous for a child.

So, today he felt teasing, saying that he would let Ying sit in his arms and let his father hug him.But the little prince actually said something like: Don't offend the emperor's dignity, which made Jinshang dumbfounded.

At this time, Suzaku, who was 11 years old, came to visit his father.

The first time I saw her gentle and peaceful elder brother, Yingying had a vague yearning look on her face.

"Is this my new emperor brother? It's the first time we meet."

"It's our first time meeting, Huang...brother..."

Observing the interaction between the two children, Imakami noticed the change in Hotaru's expression, and asked with a smile, "Ah, would Hotaru want Suzaku to hug you?"

"Father, what do you say..." Suzaku was taken aback, and saw his father smiled at him, nodding his head as a sign of permission.So, he turned to Yingying and asked, "Yingying, is it okay?"

His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, who is imitating the behavior of an adult, feels a little embarrassed under his elder brother's gaze.He squeezed his little hands, stood up shyly, and said, "I'm sorry." He walked up to Suzaku, and opened a pair of small hands like tender lotus root to his elder brother.

This scene made Jinshang laugh out loud, and he said it was wonderful.

Suzaku smiled as he hugged Ying, tightened his arms, and put Ying into his father's arms.Holding the youngest son in his arms, Imakami said to the eldest son, "This child likes you very much. From now on, you should take care of him like this."

"I also like Yingying very much, I will."

Hotaru's dependence on Suzaku was already revealed at that time.In the Chaoyang House where the East Palace lives, you can often see the elder holding the younger in his arms, teaching him to read and write, compose poems and paint.

This is no surprise today, he is very happy today, so naturally he agrees to Yingying's request.On the other side, upon hearing Imamami's words, he moved the seat of His Highness Fourth Highness to the side of the East Palace.

For this arrangement, the female royal of Honghui Hall was not dissatisfied.

The maternal ancestral home of the fourth prince is not only the natal family of the female royal in the Chengxiang Palace, but also a famous minister of the interior, whom the female royal's father, the right minister, tried his best to win over.His Royal Highness Prince Ying has a good relationship with the East Palace, and there is no harm to it.

Facing Yingying's gift, the maid of Honghui Palace also rarely returned a kind smile to him.

After some narration, the dinner resumed, and the ministers and ministers who were always watching the imperial banquet once again raised the atmosphere to an unparalleled height.

Beautiful music, beautiful dancing.When the jade pot is turned on, the petals of the cherry blossoms are falling, and the wisteria is charming like a dream.This scene is really unique in the world, and it is heard in the sky.

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Just sitting with Huangxiong, Yingying is very happy.For young children, there are some parties that are not fun at all, and Hotaru will not feel unbearable and doze off.

Suzaku took Yingbu's dish, and considering his tender teeth, he tried to choose some soft and easy-to-eat food.Seeing Yingying eating obediently, he sighed: "You really..."

"This is what Suzaku promised me," Yingying said.

"Aren't you afraid that His Royal Highness will be worried?"

"It doesn't matter, my mother said: You should work hard for what you want to do. I always think this is very reasonable."

"Even with fear?"

"Even with fear."

Suzaku really sighed. He put one hand on Yingying's head and rubbed it, "That's why Yingying is not like a child." big."

"Brother Huang, I have already served Yuanfu, and I have already joined the political hall. Besides, Yingying is also called Brother Huang. Therefore, the protected character should be Yingying."

"It's just a difference in physical age."

"Look, at this age, would anyone say such a thing?"

"In short..." Firefly lowered her voice, with a heart that must never be violated, "Before I grow up, Suzaku must never become someone else."

"Call me Emperor Brother!" Suzaku knocked on him, "Speaking of which, do you really understand what this sentence means?"

Firefly didn't answer.

Probably, I know a little bit.

The feeling that that precious person cannot be taken away no matter what.

At this moment, the little prince who is serious and wholeheartedly treats everything, the meaning contained in such resolute words...

Should have known.

The author has something to say: Chaoyang House is the palace where the East Palace lives.

In the Imperial Palace, princes and princesses also have special places to live.

In other words, I don't know where I saw that the East Palace can also live in the Royal Flower (Hua) Palace.So where is it...

Emperor Tonghu's character is a bit mischievous, I think so.It can be seen from his teasing about the matter between Guang and Lao Dianshi.And doting on the light, more or less neglecting other children, this kind of thing is not new