Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

After the end of May, Yinggong's birthday is just a few days away.They have been inseparable for many years, accompanied day and night, and Suzaku is still lamenting the speed of time.He thought that he could see this younger brother's happy life with a smile, but he didn't want this child to use a very strong way to tie him together.

This is really a thing that makes me have mixed tastes.

Suzaku sighed deeply and put down the things in his hands.Then he turned to the person lying behind him in a very unmannered manner, and asked in a restrained tone, "So why are you here?"

Ying Gongxia was originally slightly drunk, but at this time she couldn't help but propped her head up, with a lazy smile on her face: "Ah, I just want to avoid the evil god and walk the way, so I have to use Suzaku's place to hide."

"..." The corner of Suzaku's mouth twitched, feeling that he didn't have the ability to open his eyes and tell nonsense.

It turns out that today is the wedding of Mr. Bo Sheng.For this marriage, the inner minister's residence has been preparing for a long time.

Especially His Highness Chengxiang was very concerned about it, and he took care of everything happily, even more enthusiastic than Mr. Bo Sheng's parents.

Ying Gong was commanded by her mother uprightly and confidently, as if she was planning her own marriage.

"Oh, I won't see you getting married in this life," Cheng Xiangdian sighed with sadness and regret while choosing new clothes, "So, shut up now."

The handsome palace next to him silently swallowed the words of protest.

When the day of the wedding banquet came, Yingying would naturally come to congratulate her, and at the same time brought a congratulatory gift from Suzaku.Because this celebrity in front of His Majesty has attracted many compliments.Even though he drank like a firefly palace, he was also half drunk.

The important events in life should not be robbed of the limelight. Yingying didn't want to overwhelm the guests, and left the banquet quietly before halfway through the banquet.

After going out the door, the evening wind blew, and the half-drunk Shuai Gongxia became much more sober.After knocking on the wall of the car, the driver stopped, and a hoarse voice came out from inside: "Go to the palace."

As soon as the front of the bullock cart turned, it went to the imperial palace.

Xu Shi's lively atmosphere at the wedding banquet infected Shuai Gong, and he always wanted to see Suzaku.Your Majesty's status is precious, and any action has a meaning.He can't act according to his heart, and most of the time it is Shuai Gong who comes forward.Often the world is beautiful, but we can't see and hear the same thing, leaving only regrets.

Because of this, both of them have the feeling of being in the bustling, but extremely lonely.Especially a scene like a wedding, aroused a lot of hurt in Shuai Gong's heart.

So, he decides where he will go based on the lovesickness in his heart.

Before Shuai Gongxia came, Suzaku was worrying.He was struggling to choose the birthday gift for Shuai Gong.As Ying got older, he became less and less sure what to give him.

It is precisely because Yingying has everything, so choosing anything feels perfunctory.Suzaku was really bored.

At this moment, he was in a state of desperation, when suddenly he heard the sound of the door curtain, and the palace attendants walked in with the help of Yinggong, who was a little drunk.He was still drunk, and his steps were still a little staggering.His brows were furrowed, with a look of uneasiness on his face.After entering the door, Ying raised her eyes and glanced at Suzaku.His tall stature actually gave Suzaku a subtle sense of oppression.

Before Suzaku could say anything, Ying pushed away the servant who was supporting her, walked two steps behind Suzaku and lay down.Perhaps because she smelled the reassuring aura of Suzaku, Hotaru's frown finally relaxed.

Suzaku felt a little relieved because the oppressive feeling disappeared.He was really worried that Yingying would do something embarrassing to him at this time.Turning around, he patted the face of the person beside him, "Firefly?"

"Hmm..." Shuai Gong was obviously still a little uncomfortable, and subconsciously leaned closer to Suzaku, whose slightly hoarse voice startled Suzaku.

"Are you drunk? Do you want a drink?"

"No, let me lie next to you for a while."

Such a weakened firefly made Suzaku unable to refuse, so he had to turn back.

Perhaps because of concern, Suzaku's mind is much more sensitive than usual.I always feel that the eyes of the person behind him are as real as they are, forming a tight and wide net to lock myself firmly——the gift I'm picking in my hand also becomes hot.

Endured and endured, but the staring eyes almost stripped Suzaku's clothes off.The young His Majesty finally couldn't stand it anymore, turned his head and was angry, his eyes were like springs, he was really very beautiful.

Without thinking about Yingying's reason, she opened her mouth and came, knowing that she was just looking for it at random, but she couldn't refute it.Suzaku stopped, and said with a wooden face: "Don't just add strange jobs to the gods."

As if Yinggong didn't see Suzaku's expression, he still smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about me, just keep busy with your business."

How could the matter at hand go on smoothly? Suzaku sighed and put the things in his hand aside.

Shuai Gonggong sat up, leaned up from behind, and rested his chin on Suzaku's neck.A slightly alcoholic breath sprayed on Suzaku's face, turning his earlobes pink.

"What are these things?"

"...It's just some congratulatory gifts." Suzaku couldn't lie to Yingying, so he could only answer truthfully.

"Congratulatory gift?" But hasn't Bai Sheng's gift already been delivered?Yingying was stunned for a moment, and then realized.A deep smile emanated from his chest, drumming in Suzaku's ears.Before her sweetheart became angry from embarrassment, Hotaru successfully put her arm around Suzaku's waist.Tighten forcefully and gently, wrapping the person in his arms. "Is that so... I'm very happy..."

What are you happy about, Suzaku rolled his eyes and slandered, obviously every year he would personally prepare a gift for you.The major will use those exaggerated sweet words to deceive.

Naihe really couldn't choose any gift that fit his heart, and Suzaku felt that he was not sincere enough because of such a straightforward display.He pushed those things aside, not wanting to embarrass himself anymore.

Ying took the opportunity to hug him even tighter, and said soothingly: "If you can't find it, you don't have to send it. Now stay with me for a while."

Suzaku obviously felt that Yingying's interest was not high, and asked with concern: "What's the matter, did something not go well with the wedding banquet today?"

"It's okay, but I'm a little tired." I'm tired of the days when I'm so close but can't see the same scenery.

"Suzaku."

"Ok?"

"Have you thought about the future?" Hotaru hugged Suzaku, put her face on his shoulder, and asked with her eyes closed, "How long do you plan to stay in this place now?"

Suzaku looked around Qingliang Palace and looked at the roof, "I don't know... Maybe I can leave when Quan is an adult and can take on responsibilities."

Yingying didn't speak, just thought in her heart, it will take a long time.But now I feel like I can't wait.

Once the responsibility is shouldered, it is really difficult to let it go.

"Speaking of which, you haven't replied to me yet."

Suzaku was startled, and his mood immediately fluctuated.He turned his head, but Hotaru still maintained the posture he was relying on just now, as if he just said a simple greeting.

On the day when the sunflower festival ended, ask about the reward for exporting.Until now, Suzaku has not clearly stated his attitude.Even now they cuddle together like lovers.But Ying knows that as long as Suzaku never agrees to her, he can get rid of her embrace at any time.

The atmosphere between the two fell silent, Suzaku tidied up his sentences, and said hesitantly: "Yingying, I..."

"Forget it," Yinggong interrupted Suzaku's next words, smiling a little nervously and trying to cover up, "Let's talk about it later."

He reluctantly let go of Suzaku, held his fingertips and rubbed them against his lips, "If you can't choose those gifts, don't bother, I don't want you to feel distressed because of me."

Suzaku smiled wryly in his heart, isn't it you who are giving me the most trouble now?

"I will come to you on your birthday." Hotaru smiled at the gentle Suzaku, "Please tell me the answer on that day."

Although Yingying's performance today has lost his usual firmness, his gentleness towards Suzaku will never change.

Suzaku hesitated for a moment, but nodded in agreement.He has already noticed Yingying's mental fatigue and negativity today.Although I don't know what touched Yingying's sadness, since Yingying hasn't told her plan yet, Suzaku doesn't want to make him feel distressed for the time being.

The two looked at each other, seeing themselves in each other's eyes.The tenderness is nothing more than that, it just makes people feel that there is no place for other people here.

Yingying looked at Suzaku with a gentle and graceful face, like a very beautiful pearl in the dim light.This is the look he loves so much, even just a glance makes him feel close and lingering with it.

How much I want to tell Suzaku that I don't accept all answers except yes, but this will make him feel troubled.

In this already difficult time, Hotaru does not allow herself to be the one who troubles Suzaku.Even though, how much he wanted to throw off all the shackles of hardship and take his sweetheart far away.

Firefly laughed at herself in her heart, when did she become so panicked.He doesn't doubt Suzaku's feelings for him, but he is worried about each other's future.

At the ceremony where the wedding music was played, everyone looked at each other with smiles and smiled.But there was no Suzaku by his side.

That person was locked in a gorgeous palace by his blood status and responsibility, and it was unknown when he would be freed.

and so……

"Suzaku, you have to believe that I will never do anything to hurt you. When everything is over, please think about our future."

At this moment, the man who was praised as the palace of red leaves embraced his fiery and scorching feelings like a red maple, and carefully and piously placed a kiss on the forehead of the gentle young man in front of him.

——The warm affection made both of them feel happy.

The author has something to say: It is Suzaku's responsibility to be the master of the people, and he has never evaded it.And his blood status did not bring him much joy.The gentle emperor in the original book had no ambitions in his life.

If he were a bird, his biggest wish would probably be to fly out of the palace wall.

The wedding stimulated Yingying, he said he was not happy, so he wanted to burn, spread his hands