Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

On the day of the banquet, how lively and extravagant the right minister's residence was, I really don't need to go into too much detail.The ox carts carrying the nobles are lined up side by side, and each one is more ornately decorated.The servants proudly followed the main car through the main street, and the common people, who didn't know what had happened, knelt down and kowtowed, not daring to get up for a long time.

The music played in the mansion wafted over the entire imperial capital, and the sound of the noise spread far away.With every guest who is invited to visit, the doorman will sing in a shrill voice, and the person will either raise his head or smile flatteringly, holding what he thinks is the most polite gift to welcome the host in front of him. Home.

Prince Ying came neither early nor late, just before the dinner was about to start.He came with a few guards on light horses, but he was dressed in a decent attire.But because of his imposing manner, everyone consciously made way for him.The minister on the right was originally surrounded by people to please and compliment him, but at this time he also pushed away the others and greeted him personally.

"Your Majesty the handsome palace, His Royal Highness's presence really makes the old minister's modest house flourish."

"I heard that the wisteria in the right minister's mansion is unique in the world. I have already had a heart to see it. Thank you for inviting me this time."

The minister on the right was very modest and dared not to lead the Fourth Highness to sit down in person.Because of the high position and authority of the prince, some people would only dare to stand aside submissively if they felt clinging, but in the end no one dared to go up to him and talk to him rashly.

This banquet will be held lively and lively for a day, with great ostentation.Before the main banquet at night, there are always elegant music events such as shooting arrows and throwing pots.Relying on superiority and inferiority, adults with higher natural status will win more victories.The prince had no intention of competing, he just sat aside and drank by himself, thinking about when he could leave early.But after leaving the palace for a short while, he felt longing for Suzaku in his heart, wishing he could fly back as soon as he had wings.

Fang was in a daze, but there was a commotion in front of him, and some disputes were hidden in it.The fourth prince frowned slightly, and the servants beside him immediately went to investigate and came back to report: "Young Master Bo Sheng and Young Master Ye Shan are over there."

The person named Bo Sheng was the eldest grandson of the Minister of Internal Affairs, and was three months younger than His Royal Highness Ying.She has a lively temperament and has a good relationship with the Fourth Highness.Looking from afar, he and Ye Shan are having a dispute with someone, and the dispute is getting bigger and bigger.Hearing this, Shuai Gong got up and went to the dispute.

The ones who started the dispute were a few young masters who were competing in archery.They were both young and aggressive, and for some reason, the two quarreled.Mr. Bo Sheng didn't get involved at first, but because his friend was surrounded and attacked by a few arrogant and domineering young people, he was so angry that he naturally offered to help.He inherited the good eloquence of the Minister of Internal Affairs, and he made the group opposite him speechless without saying a few words.

In the chaos, someone suddenly fell to the ground with an oops, and someone accused Bo Sheng and others of beating someone up.There was a lot of chaos, and the two groups of people were on the verge of fighting.

If they really want to fight, Mr. Bo Sheng will not be afraid, but his friend is always weak, how can he resist the fists of those dudes.He backed back again and again with the guards, and was thinking of a plan to get out, when he looked up, he saw Prince Ying coming this way.He was overjoyed and hurriedly shouted: "Your Highness, Brother!"

Everyone was startled, looked back and saw that it was really the fourth prince, they were so frightened that they all retracted their unreasonable attitude just now, shrank aside and saluted honestly.His Highness Ying walked over, patted Mr. Bosheng on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Bosheng, long time no see." Then he turned to ask other people present, "What are you doing here?"

"His Royal Highness, I am here to compete with some young masters in archery. I think my friend is inferior to others and lost the game. I don't want to, but these young masters want to play some too dangerous games. My friend is weak, I don't want to participate. But these young masters are too enthusiastic and won't let them go."

Mr. Bo Sheng's words were neither light nor serious, but the few people who had just yelled and persecuted felt guilty.I thought it was over, and I regretted why I got involved in it just now.Thinking about how that young master looks weak, white and tender, how can he have such a big backer behind him.

Prince Ying naturally knew what these swingers like to play on weekdays.He glanced at the young man behind Bo Sheng, and saw that he was indeed handsome, but physically weaker.This group of people bully the weak and fear the strong, so it is not surprising that they are eyeing such a character.The leader here is a military commander, very strong and fierce.Hearing Mr. Bo Sheng's remarks, he showed a very sinister sneer, and said in a rough voice: "I would like to admit defeat to the bet. It would be too shameless for you guys to repent now."

"You're talking nonsense!" A young man who was fighting with Bai Sheng retorted loudly, "You were the one who forced it, and you never said you wanted any bets!"

"Hmph, if he doesn't want to, how can I force him?"

"You!" Mr. Bo Sheng's eyes were burning, and he was about to rush forward to fight.Noyama Xinghei was so frightened that his hair stood on end, he hurriedly pulled the fourth prince's sleeve, and begged in a low voice: "Your Highness, Your Highness, don't let them fight."

His Majesty the handsome palace ignored him, and said calmly: "It's just an archery competition, why bother to break up? It's time for a feast, so everyone should have fun."

When the others saw that the handsome palace had the intention of not having a bowel movement and not pursuing it, their hearts finally dropped a little bit.They didn't want to fight either. If something happened, their father would really break their legs when they went back.Just as he was about to tuck his tail and agree to come down, he heard the military commander lose his mind and yelled out: "No! If he doesn't obediently go with me today, don't blame me for being rude and not giving face to Mr. Neifu!"

As soon as these words came out, several people were so shocked that they slapped his heart to death.Shouting in my heart that my life is over, I tremblingly looked at the expression of the fourth prince.

Let's talk about why this military commander is so unwilling to give up?It turned out that he had pestered that young master not once or twice.However, because someone is protecting him, there has never been a solution to this matter.This has already annoyed the young man.

Today he boasted in front of a bunch of cronies and friends, vowing to get him.He already felt very humiliated when he was stopped by someone just now, and now he is even more unwilling to let them go so easily under his anger.

He was the only son at home, and he grew up pampered and pampered.The family boarded the big boat of the right minister again, and it went smoothly and quite capable.On weekdays, he is domineering and doesn't pay attention to others, and people are willing to support him when he is not doing business.For the sake of some emotional disputes, he doesn't take others seriously.

The general said that he would not be kind today, but when he turned around, he saw that the friends who usually had fun with him were all obedient and dare not speak at this time.The so-called villain is a party but not a group. This group of people looks at people's faces, and they are very smooth in stepping on the high and flattering the low.The military commander was so angry that his eyes spit fire, and his face was distorted like a ghost.

Shuai Gongxia looked coldly at the angry young man in front of him, and felt that it was extremely boring, and really couldn't figure out why he came here.Thinking of this, he turned his head and gave Bai Sheng and Ye Shan a hard look.Several people were shocked by the stares, and subconsciously stood up straight.

The prince really had no interest in staying here anymore, he glanced away and saw a longbow lying on the side.He walked over to pick it up, tried the weight and found it to be quite convenient.Then he set up the arrow and raised the bow, and shot three times in a row.One arrow shot out, two or three in a row.The arrow nailed to the red heart in front broke the heart and shattered, and the last shot pierced the bull's-eye, and was firmly nailed to the tree trunk more than ten feet away from the target.

Everyone was dumbfounded, and was too frightened by this archery for a long time to say a word.Prince Ying calmly threw away the longbow in his hand under everyone's horrified gaze, and said coldly, "Do you want to take him away?"

The cold eyes swept across, and everyone felt that the eyes were nailed to their bodies like a feathered arrow just now, shooting people right through.Shrinking his neck, trembling his legs, tremblingly said that he would never dare to do it again.That military commander prided himself on being outstanding in martial arts, and now he lost all his face in an instant.His face turned blue and red, and finally turned pale, and his expression became extremely sluggish.

His Highness the Fourth Highness didn't want to talk to this group of people, so he called Bo Sheng and Ye Shan to go with him.Bai Sheng responded, and quickly thanked the two young masters who spoke up against the injustice, and then led the people and the prince to leave the place of right and wrong.

The young man was a little frightened, and his face was always in a bad mood.His Highness the Fourth Highness glanced twice, greeted the attendant next to him, and ordered him to be sent back alive.The servant got the order and helped the man to go out.This young master seemed to still have some lingering fears, and turned to look at Mr. Bo Sheng.Bo Sheng stepped forward and said comforting words, "It's okay, your highness is very reliable, you can go back and rest well."

Mr. Yeshan was winking at the side, which drew a cold look from His Royal Highness, and put away his expression as if I hadn't done anything.Obediently follow behind His Royal Highness.

Being disturbed by this, Bo Sheng and Xing Ping lost interest in continuing to play, so they gathered around Shuai Gong to talk.Mentioning what happened just now, Mr. Bo Sheng blamed himself deeply: "It's all my fault, if I hadn't insisted on bringing Yuren along, I wouldn't have let him suffer such humiliation."

Xingping comforted him: "I didn't expect them to bully people so blatantly. It's not your fault."

"I haven't seen this Mr. Yuren before."

"Oh, he followed his father to Beijing to study." Seeing his elder brother questioning Bai Sheng, he introduced, "Father and that gentleman hit it off quite a bit, and he just moved into the mansion recently. His Royal Highness has been busy these days, so he doesn't know him well. It's not surprising either."

Firefly turned her head to look at Master Onoyama who was nestling aside.Jian Xingping nodded with himself, indicating that there is no problem.Only then did the prince respond, "I see."

Young Master Bo Sheng seemed to appreciate this Mr. Yu Ren very much, so he talked endlessly about how talented and gentle this man was.Except for the weakness of the body, the others are very worthy of making friends.

With an identity like Mr. Bosheng's, it is really rare to meet a friend who does not lose his strength due to the disparity in status.So he was very happy and would like to introduce him to his brother.

"Hearing what you said, he is indeed a very worthy person to make friends with."

"Yes, Your Highness, brother, when are you going back home? The few of us can have a good time together. Just now he said that he would personally thank His Highness for saving his life."

Ye Shan sat on the side, watching Mr. Bosheng beaming with joy as he thanked His Highness the Fourth Highness, secretly slandering him in his heart.This friend is really forgetful. Could it be that he really didn't notice that His Highness suddenly showed his archery just because he was really impatient.Oh, naive Bosheng!

The author has something to say: In fact, apart from meeting Suzaku, Yingying has always been an impatient brat, her favorite hobby is teasing her brother ORZ.