Hotaru [The Tale of Genji]

Due to the death of the old man, there has been no pleasure palace banquet held in the palace for a long time.This made all the palace servants feel bored, because the new clothes that were rewarded in the Spring Festival did not attract their interest.That's it, if there is no banquet, who will show the exquisite makeup?

And because of this reason, a group of old people who left the palace.Led by Shang Xuan from Yuxiadian, many old faces left.They were either tired of the lonely life in the palace, or were taken out by their families to marry and have children.Before all the newly promoted palace people were in place, the palace seemed deserted and lonely.Accompanied by the patter of spring rain, it has the meaning of being warm and cold.

"When will such a day come to an end..."

"The old ones won't go, and the new ones won't come. Why are you in a hurry, we old people will have new rewards and promotions at that time, just wait for a while."

"Even so, such a day is really boring."

These few people have already experienced some separation in the world, and their sentimental emotions are not so clear.More is to feel that life has become a bit boring, and there is nothing interesting.

However, the new attendants in the palace seemed a little cautious in this chat, and they didn't dare to discuss in front of the seniors.And among them there is no shortage of noble daughters, any kind of status can't afford to offend.There are also young girls inquiring about the lively play scene before.

Therefore, it is inevitable to talk about the elegant and lively palace banquets when Tonghuyuan was still there.Praise the cherry blossoms in spring, sing the red maple in autumn; chant the drizzle in summer, and think about the snow in winter.Not to mention other big and small feasts, poetry gatherings.

With a slightly ostentatious tone, he talked about the prosperous past, which aroused the admiration and admiration of the newcomers, and aroused many thoughts of the old people.Everyone's mood is really different.

"You don't need this expression," a female official who was transferred to the Honghui Palace said, looking at the faces of other people shaking their heads and sighing, or envious or nostalgic, "Probably during this time, the Empress Dowager will definitely hold a new ceremony. Palace banquet, then you can dress up properly."

"Ah, how do you know such news? Are you sure it's true!"

The palace attendant enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention, cleared his throat and said triumphantly: "Of course it's definite news, it's already known to everyone. It seems that your news is a bit slow."

The others didn't care about this ostentatious remark, they just begged her to say more, after all, the days without exciting things can really drive people crazy.

The female palace maid was begged again and again, and then she spoke slowly about the arrangement of the palace banquet.About inviting female sons and daughters from various families, the excuse is nothing more than viewing flowers.As for the purpose, it is already self-evident.When it was finally time for that female Royal Highness to flex her muscles, of course she would not miss this excellent opportunity.

Although they knew it in their hearts, they were excited for a long time when they heard the news.One after another began to speculate which family daughters would enter the palace.One is about the gentle four daughters of Ruxin Liu from the Daisuke family, and another is about the eldest daughter of the Ministry of Ministries' family with outstanding literary talent.Talking about it noisyly, they actually mentioned many extremely outstanding daughters in the world, and even argued about it.

But this kind of noise didn't last long. After a while, the topic changed from who came back to the palace banquet to how to dress up to look good.They can't help thinking of the newly distributed fabric, and they all plan to use it to make a beautiful outer shirt.If it can attract the lover's attention, that is the most satisfying good thing.

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Honghuidian did not deliberately conceal this matter, and it still carried a lot of publicity.Indulging the maids below to spread the news, some ministers who got the news are already planning how to make their daughters be appreciated by His Highness.

Such an important matter should naturally be reported to His Majesty.Imamami had no reason to refuse this matter, after pondering for a while, he said that it would be held together with this year's cherry blossom viewing party.

The attendant received the order with due courtesy, and quickly went down to report.Suzaku looked at the back of the other party, and sighed a little tiredly.Immediately there was a hand beside him gently stroking his back, as if to comfort him.

Everyone knows the hidden meaning of this palace banquet, but if it is forced to stop it, it will seem like nothing.Looking at Yinggong, she didn't seem to care, but she had a slightly dull expression.Suzaku suddenly felt guilty, and called out weakly: "Yingying..."

Shuai Gonggong glanced at him, but didn't say much.He only put down the book in his hand, and rubbed his fingers affectionately at Suzaku's temples.He seemed to want to smile, but the corners of his mouth were extremely stiff.

"I... still have to visit my mother, so I'll take my leave now."

"...greetings to Your Highness for me."

Yinggong responded dispensably, got up and quickly retreated out.The air around him suddenly cooled down, without that person's fiery body temperature, Suzaku felt so uncomfortable that he couldn't speak for a moment.

Shuai Gongxia felt gloomy and went back to the Santiao courtyard gloomily.Just as he was about to visit his mother, he was told that Bo Sheng's wife was also here.

Receiving the questioning look from the Commander-in-Chief, the maid next to him replied respectfully: "The eldest son's wife came here specially to visit His Highness today. We have been talking for a while."

"In that case, I'll wait for a while."

About half an hour later, a message came from Nu Yu's side, saying that Mrs. Bo Sheng had gone out from the other side.Jiao Shibu greeted him personally, and asked the handsome palace to come in.

Entering the door, I saw that the decorations were half old and not new, but the decoration was very interesting.Smoking a kind of incense with light plum fragrance, it also complements each other very well in the cold season.

The old rules are still in the rooms of Chengxiang Hall, some juniors don't like to put down the curtains.Seeing people so transparently and honestly, talking face to face makes people feel good.

"The incense that my mother is using now is really good and very pleasant."

"But the last time Father came over, he specifically said that I was out of season,"

Her Majesty the Royal Highness is wearing a three-color inner shirt with blue imperial call light patterns, a black-bottomed brightly embroidered bird robe, and a purple platycodon skirt inside.It is not as passionate as water, soft and sad, but it does not have a cool breath.It's just that her words and actions are not so sad, they are extremely generous and beautiful.

"But it's not my fault. If it's always a kind of incense, wouldn't it be a lot less fun to prepare it. I don't want to do this."

Such a cute appearance made everyone around him laugh.

"If mother wants to change to a different kind of incense every day, it's okay. Grandfather doesn't come here at most."

"That's it!" Nu Yu cast a look of "son understands me" in the past, and smiled proudly.

The two chatted and laughed for a while, and the female imperial court asked, "Why are you here at this hour today?"

On weekdays, Shuai Gongdang would not come to visit Her Royal Highness at this time.So she made an appointment to meet Mrs. Baisheng at this time.Never expected to meet him at such an unfortunate time.

"That child is the most timid and shy. When he heard you coming, he panicked and his face changed. He only said a few words in a hurry, and then left from the other side."

Firefly lowered her eyes, her smile became much darker and lighter.He gave an 'hmm' and said softly, "I was the one who was abrupt, and I will apologize to Bosheng then."

Seeing her son's sad appearance, the female Yuknee moved two steps, gently held Yinggong's hand and asked softly, "Did something happen?"

Shuai Gong shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

Nu Yu looked into her son's eyes, but saw that those bright eyes, which implied the light of a famous sword, seemed to be staring at Qiushuang.Not to mention gloomy, when it was foggy, it lost its usual vitality.

She withdrew her hand and sat down again.He sighed in his heart, but didn't show it on his face.

"Mrs. Bosheng came today...to ask for something." Before Yingying could respond, Nvyu continued, "It has nothing to do with herself, but it has something to do with her sister."

Shuai Gong's eyelashes trembled.

"Mrs. Bosheng's younger sister has received an invitation from the palace, and it will be the cherry blossom viewing feast half a month later." Chengxiang Palace paused for a moment, pretending not to notice Yinggong's sudden breath-holding, "Their sisters I have never participated in a palace banquet of this standard, so I was very distressed, so I asked for help."

Although Mrs. Bosheng was able to marry the grandson of the Minister of the Interior, the status of the family is not high.It's just an extremely ordinary little eunuch's door.The invitation to the cherry blossom viewing banquet was sent to their own family, which really surprised them. They were not so honored and proud, but panicked.Worried that his daughter-in-law is just Xiaojiabiyu, who made a fool of herself at the palace banquet.

Fortunately, after Mrs. Jianzi calmed down, she immediately thought of His Highness Chengxiang from Santiaoyuan, and wrote a letter right away without thinking about it.I have explained the troubles one by one, and asked Her Royal Highness to point out the way.

"I don't dare to show off in places like that, I just hope my sisters don't lose face and ruin the face of the family." The female imperial court repeated Mrs. Bo Sheng's words word by word, "I have promised to teach the etiquette of the younger sisters for half a month. They will send someone to bring that young lady over."

Shuai Gongxia is still expressionless, and if he is on weekdays, he will definitely echo a few words.It's like having a mother's teaching, and there will be no mistakes.But now he really couldn't react otherwise, and his expression was just numb.

"I had such a premonition when the first emperor passed away." Cheng Xiangdian's face was full of distress and worry for his parents and children, "It's just that I didn't expect such news to come so quickly. And..."

Speaking of this, Nu Yu smiled wryly and seemed to sneer again, "And I didn't expect that His Royal Highness was so anxious that he cast fishing nets widely, and all the unmarried daughters of Gongqing's family are closely watched."

Shuai Gong finally reacted, he raised his head and tilted his eyes, his eyes were only glued to a painting on the wall.Seeing him like this, Nu Yu felt even more distressed.Her eyes were sour, her throat was swollen, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "Yingying, what should I do?"

This question resulted in a long silence.The people next to him didn't know why, but they were touched by such sad emotions, and they all became extremely sad.That Erlang who was in front of his mother had his back straight, but it was so heartbreaking.

Light dust and light shrouded his well-defined side face.The tough aura was softened, revealing the sadness in my heart that could make people cry.

"I do not know……"

Shuai Gongxia's gaze was firmly locked on the distant painting, and every word he uttered seemed to exhaust all his strength.

"I don't know, Your Majesty..."

The author has something to say: Distressed, can't bear to be abused. . .