Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

Time, what a wonderful and incomprehensible thing.

It has been more than three months since the day of the bride's imperial court, and it's time to change her summer clothes in a blink of an eye.The palace gave beautifully tailored summer clothes to each hall, and the harem was covered with summer colors, adding beauty to the palace.The gurgling water in the courtyard and the lush green trees in summer are all good places to escape the summer heat.

Firefly was born in mid-June, which coincides with his birthday.Today, all the ladies sent him congratulatory gifts.In order to thank everyone for their kindness, His Royal Highness the fourth prince is wearing a new idea prepared by his mother, sitting on the verandah and writing a letter of thanks.

This handwriting has not yet formed, and some edges and corners can be seen.

He wrote every letter by himself, and when he encountered something unclear, he continued to write letters after consulting his mother.Such rigor and seriousness aroused the emotion of the maid of Chengxiang Palace.

"It's all right here. Don't work so hard, just take a rest and compare prices."

"Well, that's fine too."

After writing for so long, Hotaru's wrists are also sore.Just stopped writing, rested for a while and continued.The maid of the Chengxiang Palace presented these letters in front of her and read them carefully.

"Firefly has done all of these, and mother has no chance to help you."

"You don't have to worry about these things, I can do it myself." Picking up a piece of fish-shaped snack with a very realistic shape, Ying ate it bit by bit.Hearing his mother's exclamation, he signaled that there was no need for her to do so. After finishing speaking, he added, "If Your Majesty can take care of her own affairs, it will be the greatest help to my son."

"Ying... Really, I was moved by your words just now..." The daughter of Chengxiang Palace choked on her son, showing dissatisfaction.That expression was as delicate and naive as a girl's, but she wasn't really angry.

"Tell me, when you returned to the palace yesterday, what happened to make your mother unhappy?"

"Ah, it's not because of some nosy people."

A few days ago, the daughter of the Chengxiang Palace went back to her natal family to visit her relatives, and returned to the palace one day earlier in order to catch up with her son's birthday.But on the way, they met the ox cart of the fourth daughter of the right minister's family and blocked it.

The servant wants to go to negotiate and let the other party back down.The maid of Chengxiang Palace didn't care about these things, she didn't lead many people, and her side moved first, which was cheaper for both sides.But just when she was planning to do this, the young lady sent someone to send a paper.

In the harem, a little bit of news will be passed on for a long time.

Just because she is a woman today, these gossips are more prevalent, and they will be talked about with great interest.

"What do you say...'When the flowers bloom and fall, who will wait for the flowering period?'"

Chengxiang Palace Nu Yu lazily read the sentence on the letter, and snorted softly, "Originally, mother, I planned to make way. But this person is so ignorant, how could she let her pass so conveniently!"

The angry Lady Yu immediately told the servant not to move, absolutely not to let the other party go first.In this way, a road was blocked to death by two groups of people, and those who walked behind were hindered.

"And then what?"

"And then, of course, I won."

In the end, the right minister's daughter couldn't bear such humiliation, and finally gave way.When the ox cart passed by, he could still hear the faint crying sound from the young lady's carriage.However, because of this incident, the daughter of Chengxiang Palace was extremely angry when she returned to the palace late to see her son.

Yingying also knows about mother's wayward character of saying that the wind is the rain.This ending is really nothing new.He sighed in his heart, but was pinched by the female imperial concubine, "Don't show such an expression that doesn't match your age, children will get wrinkles in advance."

That's not the point, is it?

"...Actually, it's 'Flowering period, you have faith and fragrance, don't miss the situation, don't miss yourself'," Yingying said lightly.The maid of Chengxiang Palace was startled, and then rubbed her son's face with great joy, "Yingying still understands me! As a gift in return, I will write a reply for Yingying!"

"No need, it's almost done. Father, I plan to go see him in person."

Being rejected by his son, before he could feel depressed, someone came to report.

"His Royal Highness Prince Ying, Your Royal Highness, the East Palace is here."

"Ah, let him come in."

Suzaku came here specially to congratulate Yingying's birthday with his gift.Although His Royal Highness didn't say anything, he had been waiting for the arrival of his brother since early morning.

Through the curtain, the female emperor and the Eastern Palace greeted each other.Suzaku took out the gift box and pushed it in front of Yingying.

"Sorry, I'm late. The gentleman who gave the lecture today was delayed for a while."

"It doesn't matter, I'm very happy that Suzaku can come."

He said so, but Suzaku knew that Hotaru would definitely wait for him.This child is more tenacious and stubborn than he thought.

"Then let's take a look at the gift from Brother Huang, will Ying like it?"

Ying opened the gift box from Suzaku, which contained exquisite Tang paper and inkstones from Tang Dynasty.The most suitable painting is something that is hard to find.This gift was exactly what Hotaru liked, and a genuinely happy smile appeared on his face.

Knowing that Yingying likes calligraphy and painting, Donggong found it and gave it to him specially.Seeing Yingying's expression, he also knew that he had given the right gift, so he was naturally very happy, "That's great, as long as Yingying likes it."

"I like it very much," Yingying carefully closed the gift box, and thanked earnestly and sincerely, "Thank you, Brother Huang, I will keep them well."

"Since it is given to you, don't waste it. Use them to make wonderful paintings."

"I'll use them when I'm skilled enough to draw and live up to my status. If I doodle randomly, I'm really sorry for their value."

"That's right, then Yingying has to work hard."

"I will……"

"This is really great, Your Majesty, the East Palace." The female queen held on to the juniper fan and said with a smile, "He will cherish such a good gift as Yingying. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

"Because it is Yingying, these paper and ink are called precious. As long as Yingying is happy, everything is fine."

"Although I am conceited, I also think so."

"Haha, you don't have to be self-effacing, female royal, it's true."

This Chengxiang Palace Nu Yu is a very interesting character.Because Suzaku often comes to see Yingying, she naturally knows the interaction between the mother and son.Suzaku is extremely envious of Her Royal Highness's frankness and independence.

"His Majesty Dong Gong is really a considerate elder brother."

"No, there's no such thing, I made Yingying wait so long..." Suzaku blamed himself a little, thinking that Yingying had waited for him for so long, he felt guilty.

"Then, His Majesty Dong Gong will accompany Yingying to meet His Majesty."

It's not so much that the female imperial eunuch is suddenly happy, it's better to say that she has planned for a long time.

"Well, you also know that Ying is a meticulous person. You told me just now that you would go to thank me in person." The female imperial guard covered the corners of her mouth and said worriedly, "But he is still so young. I am really worried about him when he is in front of His Majesty." I did something wrong. If there is such a reliable person as His Majesty Dong Gong, I will definitely feel relieved."

Yingying was stunned.Although, he really wanted to stay with Suzaku for a while longer, and didn't want him to go back so early.However, what his mother said didn't shake his thoughts out.And, with such a lame excuse.His Royal Highness's little face turned red because of embarrassment, and it was simply delicious.

No matter what happened to Aiko, Nvyu-sama still whispered quietly.

"Ah, my lord, it's really enough..."

"sure."

"Eh?"

"Okay," Suzaku said with a smile, "I also want to stay with Yingying for a while longer."

"That's great! Right, Hotaru."

Because of the answer of the emperor's brother, the fourth prince was so happy that he didn't know what to do.In a panic, he chose to lower his head to hide the involuntary upturned corners of his mouth.Donggong patted him on the shoulder, "Do you want Brother Huang to hug you?"

"...No, no, I will go by myself."

As he spoke, he took Suzaku's hand and held it tightly, not letting go.

"Then," Suzaku stood up and saluted, "we take our leave."

"Be careful on the road, Yingying, come back early."

"Well, I see, mother."

*****

At this time, the affairs of the dynasty have come to an end, and he is currently in the Qingliang Hall.Suzaku and Yingying went to Qingliang Hall, where they saw a figure in the distance, and they had already gone in to report.

In the Qingliang Hall, not only today, but also the Barnacle Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Guang are also there.In such a situation, Firefly and Suzaku are not very surprised.Today I dote on these two people and often gather in the Qingliang Hall, this is something that the entire Imperial Palace knows.

Since it is to see the parents and children, I have ordered that there is no need for a royal tent.But in front of the barnacle girl, it is really necessary to pull down the curtain that covers her face.

Firefly moved in place, bent down and saluted.The voice thanked Jinshang respectfully: "My son came here to thank the emperor for his kindness, and to thank the emperor for his kindness."

"Oh, have you received the things I sent over?"

"Yes," Ying replied, "His Royal Highness Barnacle, and the second brother's gift, I have also received. My mother specially ordered me to thank Her Royal Highness and Brother Huang for their kindness."

With that said, Hotaru handed over two letters of reply, which were letters of thanks.

"Oh, so, did you also send gifts?" Imakami asked the person behind the curtain with a smile.

"Yes, I heard that today is His Highness Prince Ying's birthday, a small gift, to express congratulations."

The female royal's gentle voice came from the curtain, and the tone was very kind and pleasant.Because it is summer, it can be vaguely seen that he is wearing a Tang suit in two colors of lake and green, with an elegant posture and a soft temperament.

Imakami smiled with satisfaction, his eyes very soft.He read Hotaru's letter and handed it to the barnacle girl.After some circulation, the voice of praise is endless.

"Yingying's handwriting is really good, and I will do something in the future." Jinshang nodded, approving, and asked: "Then, what did the light give away?"

"It's a piccolo." Prince Guang said, "My son, I once saw Emperor Ying's younger brother playing the piccolo at the listening place by chance. When I learned of Ying's birthday, I sent one over to express my congratulations."

Today, I wish to be able to get close to the barnacle female emperor, so when I am in one place, I don't set up obstacles.At first, the barnacle girl was also quite shy, she dodged and refused to see her directly.However, the appearance of Prince Guang's beautiful jade is in front of him, so he can't help but be attracted.

Today, the East Palace and the Fourth Prince came here, and this etiquette cannot be violated. It is not good for Prince Guang to stay with the Queen, so he sits in front of the Emperor Father with Suzaku and Yingying.

Inside the curtain, the maids covered their wide sleeves and folding fans, looking shyly and enviously at this side.

The three princes have their own charms, the gentleness of Suzaku, the glory of light, even Yingying, who is the youngest, has a beautiful face, and it has become more and more elegant in the past years.

What an intoxicating scene this is.

The author has something to say: those two poems were made up by Qinghui himself, so don’t worry about its rigor! !

When the flowers bloom and fall, who is waiting for the flowering period? ——The female son is using this to satirize the daughter of the Chengxiang Palace who spends her time in the palace and is not favored at all.

In the flowering period, there is confidence and fragrance, not to miss the situation, not to miss oneself——Yingying means that he knows that his mother doesn't care whether he is favored or not.For the maid of Chengxiang Palace, her own pleasure is the most important thing.

I made up a small episode, which can be regarded as an explanation of why the female royal of Chengxiang Palace hates the fourth daughter of the right minister.By the way, the fourth son finally married the head lieutenant general (the son of Minister Zuo and Guang's good friend)!

that's all.