Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

The news of Mrs. Kui's death spread, and there was an endless stream of envoys from all over the world who came to ask questions.The guests who sacrificed the hanging were crowded into the whole room, and no one informed them.It was very noisy everywhere, and the grief of the family members was even more indescribable.Because some people were possessed by demons before and died, so they didn't dare to move their bodies for the time being. After two or three days of quiet observation, the color became more and more desperate.

The Lord of Genji is troubled by another thing besides mourning the dead.Therefore, I suffer alone and feel very discouraged about the world.Although many people went to comfort him, but he could no longer listen to any words.Tonghuyuan was also deeply saddened, and once came to express condolences in person.Although this is a supreme honor, it can't match the sadness of a white-haired person sending a black-haired person.

On the day of the funeral, the two old people were so sad that they couldn't even stand still, they just cried bitterly.The old lady cried to death, unwilling to bury her daughter.That scene made everyone cry for it.

The funeral did not end until dawn, and wisps of smoke floated from nowhere in the distance, as if gently and quietly attracting the souls of the dead.Genji stared blankly at the sky, recalling all the things in recent years, his heart was filled with infinite regret.Why do I expect her to forgive me even though I am so romantic?Forgive her that she will die with hatred for being a ruthless man.It's just that all the karma has been done now, and it's too late to regret.

Prince Ying came to pay his respects as the emissary of the Imam, and when he saw that everyone had dispersed, Genji still looked lonely and panicked, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.He walked up to Young Master Guang, and called out comfortingly: "Brother Huang..."

"It's Yingying..." Guang replied dully, and Fu Er stared at the distant sky again.

"My condolences, Brother Emperor."

"That's right... People are dead and the smoke is gone... It's time to mourn," Guang smiled with the corners of his mouth, but it was really sadder than crying.The man laughed and laughed, and finally howled out.The mournful voice was heartbreaking, "All of this is my fault...why didn't this kind of punishment befall me! Why, you want to hurt that innocent person, why..."

His Highness Ying didn't speak, but just silently looked at the crying man in front of him.He couldn't help but think that if Suzaku also had some reasons... this terrible idea was just extinguished by Yingying as soon as it came to his mind.

He would never allow Suzaku to leave him in any form. If any hateful god wanted to take him away, he would have to bring Suzaku back even if he would cut off the passage to the Paradise of Ultimate Bliss!

Genji was really too sad, and he couldn't regain his composure after mourning in place for a long time.At this time, light rain fell from the sky, breaking people's hearts.It was inappropriate to stay here, His Royal Highness Ying asked someone to bring rain gear, helped Mr. Genji into the bullock cart, and asked people to take care of him before embarking on the journey back.Before leaving, he seemed to have something to say to Mr. Guang, but finally shook his head and left with an umbrella.

After returning to Santiaoyuan, the Fourth Prince had washed up before entering the palace to report today's events to Suzaku.Shuai Gongxia nodded, and recounted today's funeral ceremony from the beginning.Suzaku listened to the whole thing silently, with sadness in her heart, and sighed sadly: "The white-haired man gave away the black-haired man... The Zuo minister and his wife must have a hard time..."

"...the two old people... are very sad."

"Um……"

Suzaku responded, and suddenly there was silence between the two of them.After a while, I heard His Majesty's voice saying with some reminiscences: "Madam Kui...I have seen her several times."

Ying raised her head and looked towards the past, Suzaku also looked at each other, and talked about something that His Highness the Fourth Highness did not know before.

"In my impression, Mrs. Kui is an extremely proud woman. Both her posture and her speech are very dignified. Yingying also knows that Father Emperor once wanted to marry this daughter, and he also agreed with me. At that time , I think it is extremely lucky to marry such a lady, and I feel quite shy in my heart. But I don't understand why she always looks so cold..."

"……and after?"

"Later... when I met her by chance and chatted, I accidentally slipped my mouth. I was afraid of offending her, so I apologized in a panic. When I looked up after saying a lot of things, I was very embarrassed to see her She turned sideways, still looking very dignified, it doesn't matter if she whispered to me... I realized that she is just a girl who has great longing and expectations for her future life..."

However, now that girl who also had the expectation of an innocent girl, with a youthful demeanor, left behind only a newborn baby, who left prematurely with pain and sorrow in her heart.In the end, her life is only left in people's short and trivial memories, as a vague smile and a thin and desolate figure.

The past of this floating cloud fragment is short-lived, but it is also the most sad.Suzaku blinked sadly, took a deep breath, and said to His Royal Highness, "Don't meddle in this matter. Don't let the already sad departure become a weight to be used."

The prince didn't speak, he took two steps forward and grabbed Suzaku's hand, this time Suzaku didn't break free.His Royal Highness held Suzaku's hand tightly, and agreed softly: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

***

Grief does not dissipate with the passing of the deceased.

Mrs. Kui's death was mysterious and mysterious, and more than one person saw the strangeness of that day.Minister Zuo is also a person who has gone through all kinds of storms, so why not conduct a thorough investigation on this matter.After a vigorous and thorough investigation, the truth is chilling.Minister Zuo never imagined that the tragic death of his daughter was inextricably linked to this beloved son-in-law.

Pained and disappointed, Minister Zuo languished at the table, as if he had aged more than ten years.

Mr. Shan Xian never expected such a result.Thinking of my sister's painful appearance before she died in vain, I really can't accept such a result.He overturned the furniture in the room angrily, and yelled angrily: "It's because of such a ridiculous reason! How many women did he provoke before he..."

"Enough!" Minister Zuo yelled violently, interrupting Mr. Shan Xian's angry behavior.

"Father!"

"I've said enough..." Minister Zuo repeated weakly and painfully, "...this matter, let's stop here."

"Why! Could it be that my sister's justice will not be taken back!"

"How do you want to get it back? Are you going to embarrass the wife of Xiandong Palace!"

"I……"

Mr. Shan Xian felt pain in his throat, his eyes were wide open and he couldn't say anything.Minister Zuo shuddered, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were soaked with infinite sorrow.He covered his tear-filled eyes with his hand, choked up and cried: "Forget it, let it be... Anyway, there is still a child, there is another child..."

***

When Minister Zuo's family was extremely sad, Tonghuyuan was furious at Genji who was kneeling in front of him.This is probably the first time that the gentleman got angry with the beloved prince.He pointed at Young Master Guang angrily and scolded: "I warned you a long time ago, don't treat people too casually, and leave rumors of indiscretion! Minister Zuo's family is such a valued person to me, and they treat you like a parent. You How could such a disaster be caused!"

Tonghuyuan was pacing back and forth angrily, and when he saw Mr. Genji lying on the ground guiltily, he reprimanded him in disbelief: "That person who was once the prince's favorite, told you a long time ago that you can't use it as a gift. Ordinary people are generally rash. Don’t let women resent you! But what about you! Are you not afraid to become the laughing stock of the world if you do such a thing!”

Tonghuyuan was so angry that he couldn't speak coherently, and sat down on his seat, panting heavily.Kneeling on the ground, Guang confessed his mistake in fear, bluntly saying that he knew he was wrong, and asked Father to take care of his health.

"Fortunately, this matter is a secret, and other people don't know about it. It's just..." Tong Huyuan calmed down, just sighed, and became worried again, "I'm afraid your father-in-law and mother-in-law are going to separate from you..."

"My son will definitely serve the two elders at all times, and will never let them down."

"... who knows," Tonghuyuan muttered ambiguously, and said meaningfully: "Treat that poor child well. He lost his mother when he was born."

Mr. Guang was shocked when he heard the words, suppressed his frantic heartbeat, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and answered cautiously: "Yes..."

"As for the one from Rokujoin..."

"Father, she..."

"You don't need to say much... Doing such a thing is also a violation of virtue." Tonghuyuan snorted, interrupting what Genji wanted to say, "Sai Palace is going to go to Sagano Palace to practice soon, she should go too ...I will ask your elder brother to take care of everything, and you don't have to be too troubled, just think about how to mend your relationship with Zuo Xiang."

"...Yes, Royal Father."

Although Mr. Genji had all sorts of complicated thoughts in his mind like spider threads, he also knew that this was the best way to deal with it.It not only helped Mrs. Liu Tiao's face, but also gave an explanation to the left minister's house.It is already the best way to maintain each other's dignity and the two places live in peace.

As for Suzaku, he received a letter from his father, in which he pleaded earnestly, with the appearance of a loving father who has broken his heart.He handed the letter to the fourth prince.After seeing it, Prince Ying nodded, "It's about the same as what we expected."

"Let's do it like this..." Suzaku sighed deeply, and then stopped talking.

And Mrs. Liutiao, who felt that she had committed a serious crime, blamed herself every day since the incident happened.Lingering sick bed, haggard day by day.In order to take care of her mother, Zhai Gong gave up her practice and made her feel extremely guilty.

And when she thought of the relationship between Tonghuyuan and her deceased husband Gudonggong among the brothers in the past, she was especially brotherly and affectionate, and she cared for her daughter Zhaigong even more.If this matter is discovered, her daughter's future will only be ruined in her own hands.The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, she refused to reply to Genji's letters at all, and burned as if she had seen something terrible, and almost all of them were sick and thin and out of shape.

When the final result came, the palace suggested that she went to Ise to practice with her daughter, which seemed to be a great salvation.With tears in her eyes, she agreed to such an arrangement, holding her daughter in her arms and crying silently, not knowing whether she was crying or laughing.

Not long after, the fasting palace entered Zaemon's mansion to fast, and Mrs. Rokujo also prepared her bags to leave.Mr. Genji asked to meet several times without telling others, but was rejected.The two just waited to say goodbye to Imamami, and then went to Ise.And this lady is well known in the upper class for her elegance and coquettishness. When she moved to Sagano Palace in the fasting palace, she heard that many people in the palace worked hard to visit Sagano Palace day and night as their daily routine at that time.

***

This matter has been disturbed for a long time, and finally the dust has settled.There are wisps of green smoke from the graves of the dead, but in the end they just disperse in the clouds and dissipate their shape.There was a lot of discussion in the palace about this matter, and occasionally when they talked about it, they were very emotional, saying that maybe it was because this lady was able to stand uprightly beside Genji, and she was so confidant because of too much jealousy.Although they are just trivial words that don't need to be reasoned with, they are indistinguishable from the truth.

And the barnacle middle palace who has been living in the palace for a long time and has never made any movement after this incident happened, after hearing the story of the past from the palace staff.It was just asking someone to bring the young Dong Gong to him, waved them away, and lovingly teased the child, "Quan...you see, a woman died, a woman left, and you have another brother. "

Zhonggong hugged the fifth prince, looked at his son's beautiful and innocent face, and said with a gentle smile, "...Are you happy?"

The author has something to say: Zhaigong and Zhaiyuan have been mentioned before, so I won’t repeat it here.Mrs. Liutiao's daughter is the later Empress Qiuhao, yes, she married the Fifth Prince.Then, in the original plot, Lieutenant General and Genji finally became political enemies. I think this is where the split started.These two are so in love with each other.

There is also the memory of Suzaku. Don't think it is a first love. He really just feels that the death of an innocent daughter is too sad.Prince Ying also understood this feeling.

Finally, regarding Mrs. Aoi, it is mentioned in the original book that she thought she would marry Donggong, but she was very unbalanced when she married Hikari, and she did not pretend to speak to Genji.I don't know what kind of expectations she once had to wait for her future...

Ugh……