Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

When summer comes, everyone becomes lazy.

It was better in the morning, and there was still a little cool breeze, but in the afternoon, everyone didn't like to come out.Just nest in a cool place, shaking a fan and dozing off.

Although Yingying was born in June, she is a person with the bitterest summer.After the Dragon Boat Festival, it gradually heats up, and I don't even want to go out.Chengxiang Palace knew his son best, so he sent someone to send a letter early on to tell His Highness not to ask for his greetings every day, but to come once every six or seven days.

This afternoon, the scorching sun and the heat made people panic.The entire palace became quiet, only the continuous chirping of cicadas could be heard, and no one knew where to hide.When Her Royal Highness was still in the palace earlier, she loved green plants the most.Along with the bamboos, sycamores, maples, etc. that had been planted long ago, various types of vegetation were planted in the Chengxiang Hall.Today, they grow up, interlaced and intertwined, forming a thick and luxuriant shade.Covered at the eaves of the courtyard, it becomes an excellent place to enjoy the shade.

This courtyard corridor is covered with several layers of ancient tree branches, it is the most comfortable place.It is rare to have a cool breeze by the small pond, and it is extremely comfortable to lie here.

Because of the bitter summer, Yingying is always lethargic at such times.He dismissed the attendants, and Ben was still reading the scattered notes here.The sound of bamboo curtains beating on the wooden porch was accompanied by the sound of cicadas singing and the wind, and unconsciously fell asleep on one side.

At first it was very comfortable, but later it felt hot, but it was really sleepy and didn't want to wake up.He wanted to close his eyes and go back to sleep, but felt his chest was heavy and stuffy, so he forced himself to wake up.

When he opened his eyes, he saw a fluffy head hitting his chest.Raising his hand and pulling the back of his shirt, the owner of this head showed a face flushed by the sun and smiled sweetly at him.

"spring?!"

"Brother Yingying! You finally woke up!" The fifth prince threw himself into Yingying's arms with a smile, and stretched out his arms to be hugged by Yingying.

"Why are you here?!" His Majesty Shuai Gong was very surprised, he looked behind him, but saw that there was no one around, "Where is the person following you?"

"I ran out while they were not paying attention," Quan seemed to realize that he had caused trouble, and pulled Ying's sleeve, "Brother Huang, please don't send me back, please."

Yingying looked at His Highness Quan in astonishment, it was still a long way for an adult to come here from Feixiangshe, let alone for such a child.What's more, Quan has never been to Chengxiang Palace.

"……you alone?"

"Well, alone," Quan said proudly with his small chest, "although I don't know where it is, but I heard they gave some directions, so I came here, and I've been looking for it for a long time..."

"You... are bold." Yingying laughed, and tapped Quan's head with her fan, "You came here to find me? What's the matter?"

"Come and play with the emperor." Prince Quan blinked his eyes, and he didn't know whether it was the sun or the grievance, showing a little steam, "You came to play with me after you promised last time. The emperor's words don't mean anything!"

During the Dragon Boat Festival last time, Prince Quan liked this His Royal Highness, who was different from others, very much.Before being carried back by the wet nurse, she begged Yingying to come and play with her next time.Seeing the handsome guy smiling and nodding in agreement, he happily waited for him to come to him.

It's a pity that these days I wait and wait for no one to come.Prince Quan begged his mother to take him to find Shuaigong, but was severely rejected by the always gentle barnacle Zhonggong.Ask him not to make such random requests in the future, and ask the wet nurse to take good care of him, and never allow Dong Gongxia to run around again.

Prince Quan felt that he was extremely wronged, and couldn't figure out why his mother was so harsh all of a sudden.He could only get rid of Mr. Guang, who was very kind to him. Unexpectedly, just after he finished his request, the face of the elegant General Genji changed drastically, and he also rejected Prince Quan with a very polite but tough attitude.She also told him that she must never make such a request again in the future, and don't contact Shuai Gong any more.

"Why didn't you let me see him?" The young Donggong was full of puzzlement and grievance, "He is also my imperial brother, isn't he, just like you."

"Your Highness, His Royal Highness must have told you before... Shuai Gong is a very powerful person, it's better not to provoke him."

Donggong still didn't understand the meaning of it. Shuaigong was indeed a very powerful person in his opinion, but he wouldn't hurt himself.This person seems reliable and tells himself a lot of funny things.Why is everyone unwilling to let me approach him?

After that, Prince Quan played tricks several times, but this request was still not granted.Barnacle Nakamiya's face can almost be described as ugly.However, the child's temper comes and goes quickly, and after a few times, he no longer asks.Everyone thought he had forgotten about this matter, who would have thought that Dong Gongxia would sneak out.

Taking advantage of the hot weather, when everyone was sleeping in the house and no one was paying attention to him, Dong Gong slipped out of the Barnacle Hall, wanting to go to the Chengxiang Hall to find Shuai Gong.In fact, he didn't know where Chengxiang Palace was, he only vaguely mentioned it once in a while when Zhonggong took him out for a walk.

Relying on that vague memory, Donggong searched all the way, and he really found the right place.

After listening to Dong Gong intermittently telling how he found this place, Shuai Gong couldn't laugh or cry in surprise.He touched Prince Quan's sweaty forehead and exclaimed, "Fortunately, you found it. If you get lost in this palace..."

In fact, walking alone in this empty palace is a bit scary even in the daytime.Quan was worried all the way, lost his way a few times and almost cried.Thinking about it this time, I was really a little scared, and I couldn't help leaning against Shuai Gong.

Seeing his actions like this, Yingying naturally understood in her heart.Then he wrapped him in his arms and asked with concern: "Are you thirsty?"

His Highness Quan nodded obediently, "En."

Fortunately, there is a cold drink next to it. It is not very cold at this time, and it will not hurt the spleen and stomach if you drink it for children.Donggong held up the cup handed over by his brother, and drank it with a gurgling gulp. He drank two cups before he was satisfied.

"Brother Four..."

"Ok?"

Quan held the cup in his hand, and begged eagerly: "Can you not tell mother that I ran out secretly."

"Tell me?" Yingying gave him a cool look, "I was going to send you back."

"Ah!" Quan exclaimed, and immediately had a tender face, "I finally found it."

"You're too nonsense, but have you ever thought about what Zhonggong will think when he finds out that you are missing?"

"But they didn't let me see you..." Prince Quan felt aggrieved, "I obviously promised to come and play with Quan, but I have been waiting for a long time."

Ying paused, realizing that she had indeed agreed first.But in fact, what was said at the Dragon Boat Festival was just perfunctory words.Without even thinking about it, it is absolutely impossible for Dong Gong and himself to have the opportunity to meet in private.Unexpectedly, this child would remember so well.In this way, it means that he missed the appointment first.

Quan was a very clever child. Seeing his elder brother's expression soften, he begged harder inside, using all kinds of tricks.Looking at the child in front of him who looked almost the same as Mr. Genji, Ying gently stroked his soft childish hair.While thinking about it, my mind turned a thousand times.

In the end, he patted Quan on the head, and hugged him before Donggong could react, "Okay, I won't tell Zhonggong, and I won't send you back now."

"Ah!" Donggong danced in his brother's arms, cheering loudly, "Brother Yinghuang is the best!"

The handsome palace looked at him with a half-smile, "I'm the best? Comparing with Brother Guanghuang?"

"Ah..." Quan scratched the back of his head, "It's different, you are the best now!"

I laughed and scolded a kid in my heart.Yingying lazily said "Let's go", let the child sit on her shoulder, and walked outside very leisurely.

Because the sunlight outside was too abundant, the wooden boards were covered with a layer of white light.It was the hottest time of the day, and after walking for a while, Shuai Gong felt very stuffy.Patting Dong Gong's butt, he pretended to be fierce and said: "It's not a good time to come, run out at this time."

Dong Gong stretched out his hands to protect his little butt, twisting and twisting so that Shuai Gong almost couldn't hug him. "It doesn't matter, it's here, Brother Huang wants to take me to play!"

"Aren't you sleepy?" Shuai Gong put him down, tugged at his collar, raised his eyes to the sky and immediately looked away, "I'm almost dying of heat."

"Not sleepy! Not hot!" Quan hugged his elder brother's leg, "Brother Huang, teach me how to archery. They all say that Brother Huang is very good at archery."

"How about teaching you how to draw?" so I could sleep on the side.

"No!" Dong Gong put on a serious face and refused very simply.

"Okay, okay, I'll teach you archery."

Dong Gong was overjoyed when he heard the words, and stretched out his arms to hug her, but was slapped on the back of the head by Ying, "Go by yourself."

"Oh," swaying on the spot, Quan stepped on his short legs and followed behind his brother contentedly.

Dong Gong was spoiled and pampered since he was a child, his parents held him in their hands and gave him whatever he wanted.He is also very good-looking, and all the maids love him.The entire middle palace and even the Imperial Palace revolved around him.What's more, the number one romantic figure in the world is his guardian, and the enlightenment teaching is the best.Zhong Gong also reminded Quan'er from time to time to get closer to Master Genji and listen to Master Genji's teachings.

It's just that Quan felt strange, Genji was not his elder brothers, why when getting along, he felt more than respectful but not close enough.There is always a tension to speak to.If he slacked off studying on weekdays, Genji would always be very anxious and frightened to persuade himself.Then came Zhonggong Lai's painstaking teaching.

If he cheated, he would immediately report to Tonghuyuan.Tonghuyuan has always loved the fifth prince, and after knowing these things, he took the trouble to teach him.But occasionally it's just a child's little act of acting like a baby, and it's too much of a fuss.In short, Quan does respect and love his mother and Guangjun very much, but he always feels nervous unconsciously when getting along with them, and it is difficult to relax.

However, it is different when getting along with the handsome palace.He would talk to Quan about many interesting things that his mother Guangjun denounced as having nothing to do with the way of being a king.I will hold him and play some small games, don't care about those manners.When getting along, it's like an ordinary family's elder brother playing with his younger brother.

Firefly can also shoot arrows, and her swordsmanship is superb.Quan, who heard about this, was naturally very excited, and wanted to see it for a long time.

"Where did you find out about these things?"

"Of course I'm asking the maids. I've asked them a lot about you. Although His Majesty doesn't like them talking to me, it's okay to say it quietly." Xin Qi enviously stroked the Tai Dao he was driving, "Is this the Emperor Brother's sword?"

"Well, it's my birthday present from His Majesty." Speaking of this, Yingying showed a very tender look on her face.

Quan was very excited, and looked over with bright eyes, "Can I see it!"

Firefly wanted to refuse, but the conversation turned into, "If you can take it down, then you can."

Quan knew that his elder brother was underestimating him, he turned his head and wrinkled his nose behind him, and stood up to get the sword.If Quan's wet nurse accompanied him, and His Royal Highness Barnacle was here, he would definitely stop Prince Quan and never let him touch these dangerous things—even if they were not unsheathed.

Dong Gong held the blade in his chubby hands, thinking that it shouldn't be too heavy.So when he lifted it, the Taidao didn't move at all, without giving him any face.Unconvinced, Quan held his breath and lifted it up again.The knife was raised a little, then dropped back very crisply.The fifth prince was hit, and looked pitifully at His Royal Highness Ying lying on the side.

Shuai Gong already knew that the child couldn't lift it up, so he didn't make fun of him at this time, he just wanted him to try it.Seeing the pitiful expression of the Fifth Prince, he smiled and walked over.Take the tachi from the knife holder, and pull out the blade.I saw a cold light flashing across my eyes, it was extremely cold!

Quan was obviously amazed by the stern demeanor of this famous knife.However, Shuai Gong let him look at it for a while and then took it back.

"It's fine if you just look at this knife. You are too young, don't touch it lightly, you will easily be taken away." This Taidao is originally a famous work, full of spirituality.Quan is still young and should not be touched at will.

The fifth prince is indeed sensible, he is keenly aware of the aura of this famous weapon, and it is by no means something he can offend at will.He nodded obediently, and didn't bother to continue watching.Yingying was very satisfied with the child's understanding of current affairs, and rubbed his head as if rewarding him.I thought it felt good, no wonder Suzaku always liked to rub his head when he was a child.

"Hey, hey!" His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince tugged at the hem of Shuai Gong's clothes, like a bird in spring, "Brother, teach me how to archery!"

"You can't even draw the bowstring."

Quan was underestimated twice in succession, and he was not happy.Sitting down on the ground, hugging the thigh of the handsome palace, he started to play tricks, "No matter what, teach me, teach me..."

Ying only felt that there was a heavy weight hanging on her leg, and she had to drag it even when she walked.He felt his forehead throbbing constantly, resisting the urge to throw this rascal on the ground out, Ying picked up Quan's back collar and put him aside, gritted his teeth, "Wait!"

His Majesty Shuai asked Donggong to wait, while he turned around to get his bow.Weapons are always placed in the rooms of the Shuai Palace in the Chengxiang Palace, with a strong sense of military attack.The timid palace servants are afraid to enter this room.Later, Hotaru listened to Suzaku's advice and put her bow away to keep it away, so that people would not feel conflicted.

When Ying took out the majestic longbow, Dong Gongxia screamed in surprise and rushed up to look at it curiously.Seeing Dong Gong's look eager to try, Ying stretched out her hand and pushed him away. "You will never be able to draw this bow. Be careful not to cut your hand by the bowstring."

Today, I have seen many novelty things that are usually not allowed to be touched or seen, and His Highness Prince Quan is already very happy.Although he was not allowed to touch it, he still circled the longbow left and right, and looked closely at it from time to time, even the tiny lines on it made him amazed.

This child's novel appearance is really cute, and Yingying doesn't want to let him have any regrets.After a little comparison of the length and distance, he pulled over a taller table and hooked his fingers towards Quan.The fifth prince's eyes lit up, and he stood on the table excitedly supporting Shuai Gong's arm.Shuai Gong held him in his arms, put on the feathered arrow, and signaled the prince to pull the bowstring.

The Fifth Prince was still too young, he couldn't reach the body of the bow with both hands open, and could only hold the string with one hand.Shuai Gong slung the feathered arrow, held Quan's hand with one hand, and drew the bow forward, "Don't look around, aim at the front."

Quan stared excitedly at the arrow target on a straw figure in the yard ahead, and couldn't help using all his strength in the hand holding the bowstring.Ying adjusted his stance slightly for him, and said, "Okay, listen to me. Three, two, one, let go!"

Prince Quan only heard a gust of wind, and then heard a snap, the feathered arrow had already hit the target.The feathers on the arrow tails were still trembling violently, flashing white lights in the sunlight.He was stunned for a moment, and then cried out happily and excitedly.Standing on the table, dancing, pointing at the bullseye, happy speechless.

Shuai Gongxia was afraid that Quan would fall, so he clamped his arm and put him on the ground.While putting away the longbow, he looked at Izumi rolling happily on the floor with a funny face.He put away the longbow, picked up Quan and told him to sit down.Helped him tidy up his messy clothes, flicked his finger on Prince Quan's forehead, "Not bad."

The fifth prince's face turned red, and he didn't know whether it was from the heat or from the joy.The moment he hit the target, his mood was as if he was going to fly, extremely satisfied and happy.I couldn't help but keep looking at the target in the distance, and after taking a few glances, the prince asked: "Brother Huang, how can you shoot so accurately?"

"Practice for a long time and you'll be fine."

"Ah, how long will that take?"

"Ah, it's been a long time."

"Oh," Quan had no idea about this so-called long time.He pouted, rolled his eyes and asked again, "Since when did Brother Huang start practicing archery?"

"Hmm..." Yingying thought about it for a while, and replied, "When I was about your age."

"So, can I start practicing these now too!"

"Of course you can, as long as you find a bow that suits you."

"Great! When I go back, I will ask His Majesty Mother to help me find it!"

Seeing Quan's confident appearance, Ying twitched her lips and didn't answer.Quan had a good time just now, so naturally he will not let his brother go easily now.He started acting like a baby again, begging Shuai Gong to show him some swordsmanship.Shuai Gong was pushed all over the place by Quan, thinking that this kid is really good at tossing, even more tossing than Bai Sheng when he was a child!

On this side, Quan made his elder brother have a splitting headache and just wanted to pass out and pretend he didn't know anything.On Feixiangshe's side, however, they completely exploded because they couldn't find Dong Gongxia.

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