Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

Suzaku, who was left by Yingying in Qingliang Palace to recuperate, knew the ins and outs of how this matter was resolved, and said to Shuai Gong with some helplessness: "This method is too drastic."

Yingying, who was holding a bowl of porridge to cool down, glanced at him lightly, and argued, "It's because you are usually too soft-hearted. Come on, open your mouth—"

Embarrassed, Suzaku took the bowl from Yingying's hand and motioned, "I'll do it myself."

Firefly felt a little lost, moved her finger and finally retracted it.

"However, in this way, the hall is much cleaner, at least it won't be so noisy when the purpose is removed next time."

"Well, I've wanted to move those people for a long time. This time just happened to catch up with the opportunity."

However, this fate is much more serious than Suzaku originally thought.It can only be said that the anger under the handsome palace was not a joke this time, it's just that these people didn't hit a good time.Seeing Yingying earnestly staring at her eating, Suzaku felt a sting in her heart, and somehow sympathized with those people.

When His Majesty and Shuai Gong were discussing this matter in the palace, Minister Zuo and some of his valued ministers were also troubled by this matter.What's rare is that there is still Mr. Genji who hasn't met for a long time between them.The result of this matter exceeded their expectations, and everyone was sighing.

"Oh, I really didn't expect that such a result would come out."

"Yes, yes, I did not expect His Majesty to react like this."

"This is really strange, Suzaku Courtyard... Isn't Suzaku Courtyard's place just given the advice of adults?"

The ministers below all looked up at the first seat, the left minister who was quite old.

"Brother Huang has always been mild-tempered, and his methods are straightforward, but there is still room for one or two points," Genji analyzed from the side, "This time the matter is so decisive, it is not His Majesty's handwriting, but my fourth brother's action. .”

"What! Your Majesty the handsome palace dares to do this!"

"Brother Huang has always trusted Yingying, and Yingying has always attached great importance to His Majesty. This time I really touched his Ni Lin."

"You mean..." One of the ministers hesitated, and seeing Mr. Genji nodding in resignation, his face changed drastically, "Could it be that they even the Suzaku Court..."

"Father has already abdicated..." Genji waved his hand to let him stop talking.

The faces of the ministers below are not very good.They have always known that Shuai Gong is a minister valued by His Majesty and a capable general.I don't want such a low-key person to act so scary.But when they thought about it, they found that Shuai Gong was very low-key and restrained on weekdays, without any trace of flaws.

No one dared to ignore his existence, but they didn't know how to deal with such a situation.I can only worship from a distance, even if I look up, my eyes will be pierced by his light.

But one of them was still very unwilling, and he asked angrily, "Is there nothing we can do?"

"Since the emperor has issued a decree, let's let this matter go." Minister Zuo pondered for a long time and finally said, "Although this matter is not successful, I know that His Majesty has no plans to fill the harem for the time being, and it will be good for the East Palace if it goes on like this. We don't have to be in such a hurry."

"What Mr. Zuo Xiang said is that we are indeed in a hurry."

"Then what should we do next?"

"If you want to make a difference, the day of the Dragon Boat Festival is especially crucial. Your Majesty Donggong can no longer hide in such a low-key manner." Minister Zuo made up his mind, "Please also tell His Majesty Zhonggong that you must bring His Majesty Donggong to attend on the Dragon Boat Festival. "

"Yes, my father-in-law, my son-in-law understands."

Mr. Genji's docile attitude satisfied Minister Zuo very much.For the past six months in Lenovo, he has always had such a respectful attitude.The last grievance in Minister Zuo's heart due to the loss of his beloved daughter has completely disappeared.

Who would have the heart to keep making things difficult for this outstanding and beautiful person?And he is also his son-in-law who has always been valued very much.The hope of his family's prosperity in the future rests on this young man.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, a Dragon Boat Festival feast is held in the palace.

Today's nature likes to be quiet and elegant. Although they don't like luxurious banquets like Tonghuyuan, they will not miss such an important festival.Because of the supervision of the handsome palace, this year's Dragon Boat Festival gifts are very rich and realistic, which has attracted endless praise.There are also various kinds of mugwort calamus, insect repellent sachets, and new jewelry and clothes suitable for dressing up at this time.The maids ran back and forth quickly and gracefully in the palace with the rewards in their hands, their hair was messed up and their clothes were wrinkled from exhaustion.

There is no need to talk about the various ceremonies and celebrations during the day, because there is only one child in the palace, Donggong, and his appearance naturally attracted the attention of many people.It can only be said that it is worthy of being the child of Zhonggong and Tonghuyuan Lord, it is really like a beautiful jade.Especially the similarity between his eyebrows and Mr. Genji's, everyone is amazed that this is a gift from the heavens, as expected only those who are blessed by nature will get such a preference.

Yingying didn't pay much attention to Prince Quan, he knew that Quan and Prince Guang would become more and more similar.I am also not interested in the purpose of other people's attention to Quan.During the entire ceremony, the only person he paid attention to was Suzaku.Because she was worried that Suzaku would suffer from heatstroke again, whenever His Majesty showed any wrong emotions, Yingying would stand up and rush over at any time.

I have to say that during such an important ceremony, wearing a heavy dress in the gradually hot weather is really torture.Although there are bamboo curtains for shading, ice basins for cooling down, and palace attendants fanning the wind all the time.Suzaku's neck was still dripping with a thin layer of sweat, and both sides of his temple hair were dripping with water.The face as pure and white as fine porcelain was stained with a layer of blush, which should be like a lotus flower.

Ying looked at His Majesty, at his beautiful face, and his slender neck like an elegant waterfowl.Where layers of collars overlap, there is a dimple of shadow.Following Suzaku's movements, a line of snow-white traces would occasionally appear.Shuai Gongxia watched quietly for a while, then silently withdrew his gaze, and clenched his fist resting on his knee.

Finally, when the ceremony was over, Suzaku announced his exit, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and waited happily for the evening banquet to begin.Suzaku and Shuai Gong returned to Qingliang Hall surrounded by people.After waving everyone away, Suzaku could finally take off his coat and relax a bit.

"Fortunately, it won't be so stuffy at night. If I sit for a while, I really can't stand it."

"Your Majesty is wise and set the dinner next to the Imperial Pond. It will be more comfortable than during the day with the cool breeze."

Suzaku smiled when the maids were discussing with each other. He pointed to Shuai Gong who was fanning himself with a feather fan and said, "This is not what I thought. Only a person like him who is afraid of heat would propose to hold a banquet by the pool." Woolen cloth."

"What's wrong?" Yingying glanced at Suzaku, then changed her position again.

Suzaku joked, "You're not afraid of someone getting drunk and falling into the lake."

"It would be interesting if someone actually got drunk and fell."

"But someone needs to prepare a pair of oars at the side, and use it to catch people when the time comes."

The maids knew that His Majesty Shuai didn't like to be disturbed when he got along with His Majesty.They were laughing and joking, and they held various clothes in their hands and went out quietly.

Because there was still some time before the dinner, Suzaku planned to stay in the palace and have a good rest so that he could have the energy to deal with the evening's affairs.He called Ying a few times, but saw Ying turned sideways and stared outside in a daze.Suzaku walked over, shook his shoulders, and looked at him with concern, "What's the matter? You're so listless, but you've got heat?" As he spoke, he wanted to touch Yingying's forehead.

"Well, I'm fine," Hotaru dodged for a moment, but happened to bump into Suzaku's hand.The feeling was extremely delicate, and Yingying was so excited that she gritted her teeth and turned to the other direction.

"Why is it so hot?"

"I'm fine," Ying's voice was muffled, "I've always been afraid of heat."

"Okay, can I get a basin of water?"

"No need..." Yingying shook her head, moved towards Suzaku, trying to reach Suzaku's hand, "Just let me hug you..."

"This……"

Just as Suzaku wanted to dodge, she didn't expect Hotaru to jump up as if she had been scalded as soon as she touched his hand.With his back to Suzaku, he desperately took a deep breath.It took him a long time before he suddenly left a sentence, "I'm going to take a shower".Then he ran out quickly in some embarrassment.

Seeing Hotaru's movement as if fleeing, Suzaku was a little puzzled at first.After a while, he seemed to remember something, and his neck and cheeks turned red.Withdrawing the hand that was hanging in mid-air just now, rubbing it together uncomfortably, then hid in another room with stiff feet.

The author has something to say: Now it’s snowing outside, and I’m writing, I miss summer so much (shuddering)