Bamboo branch girl

No matter how many years have passed, she will never forget her brother's appearance.A frenzy of longing that hadn't happened for a long time rushed out, and it was about to drown her whole sincerity.

That's right, brother!It's the brother she misses every day! That's right!

The years seem to have no change, he is still so cold and silent, his handsome face has an inviolable color, just like the cold moon in the sky.Although it is difficult to get close to him on weekdays, once there is a chance to get close to him, he is a blazing sun.

The long skirt flutters, the wind is warm, and every frown and tuft of desolation all fascinates Zhuji.

From the moment Huang came out from Granny Tang, Zhuji followed without hesitation.During this period, she ran, fell, and then stood up again to continue chasing the light in her heart.

In the past, Kuafu died day by day, and today she, Zhuji, will also die month by month.

He is like the bright moon in the dark night, and the will-o'-the-wisp in the dark, giving Zhuji another purpose for living.Xiaoren said that it is impossible for people to live only for others, and they must have their own goals.But who knows, only Huang can be called everything she has.

Zhuji followed to a corner, only to see Huang's feet off the ground, and disappeared in a daze.

Where did you go?

She wandered in place, unable to find the correct direction.

come out faster!Come out!Why did he disappear again, why did he avoid her again?

"Who is it? Why are you following me?" A male voice from behind startled Zhuji.

She turned around suddenly, hugged her without thinking, and kept chanting: "Brother...Brother..."

"..."

Huang never remembered that he had any relatives or friends, after all he has always been a loner.What is going on with a bamboo girl running over inexplicably now?Strangely, Huang didn't push her away immediately, even though she was facing a stranger.

"I've been...waiting for my brother..." Zhuji broke down in sobs, the tears overflowed like a flood, and a large area of ​​Huang's clothes was soaked.

Zhuji, who had been completely speechless for many days, spoke out what was in her heart as if she had opened up the two veins of Ren and Du.Apart from saying that she misses her brother, she still misses her brother, and she can't organize any words in her mind except Huang.

Huang didn't say a word, just waited quietly for Zhuji to finish crying.

So when Zhu Ji stopped her voice and let go of her hand, he suddenly disappeared into the air again.After Zhuji realized it, Huang was already several miles away.

I forgot my brother knew how to teleport!Zhuji patted herself on the head, and hurriedly followed. It would be great if there was Guanhu's bamboo tube at this time, because Guanhu's bamboo tube can fly as fast as it can fly. It was a mistake not to borrow from him just now. !

I don't know how long they followed, but when Zhuji chased her to the gate of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, two warriors crossed their swords to prevent her from entering.

"stop!"

"This is a forbidden area for the palace, ordinary people cannot enter, please go back."

There are more warriors and guards at Suzaku Gate at night than during the day. If there is any trouble, they will sound the alarm immediately.Counting Zhuji, today is the sixth woman who intends to break into the Suzaku Gate.

Although the Yata no Orochi's war is over, it's really not peaceful recently.

The demons and monsters released by Yamata no Orochi that day hadn't been completely driven back to the underworld, and more and more monsters came to participate in the Hyakki Night Walk.In desperation, each of their guards had to wear the charm given by the onmyoji, just in case.Besides, each gate has an onmyoji or monk standing by at any time, making it even more difficult for monsters to enter the Suzaku Gate.

Zhuji didn't quarrel with them, but turned back silently, then squatted under a tree not far from the city wall, waiting quietly.Because she always believed that her elder brother would definitely come out to find her. He entered the palace just to do something, and he will come out soon...

A quarter of an hour... two quarters of an hour... three quarters of an hour...

The samurai and soldiers alternated between two shifts, depending on the dawn of the rooster crowing.

"Where did the little devil come from? Why didn't you leave after you said you couldn't enter?" The samurai named Ichitaro came back from his shift, and still saw Zhuji sitting motionless with her knees hugged.

"Even in spring, it will be cold at night." Ichitaro's twin Ertaro is a kind person, he couldn't bear to ask Takehime, "Who are you looking for?"

Zhuji raised her head and said softly: "Huang..." After speaking, she buried her head in her arms, the thin clothes were not enough to keep her warm.

Ichitaro and Nitaro glanced at each other and began to scratch their heads.

Since Lord Huang revealed his identity, many devotees and suitors, especially women, have poured in continuously. From time to time, someone waits outside the Suzaku gate, saying that they want to see Lord Huang.

"Should we tell Master Huang?" Er Tailang felt compassion.

Ichitaro bumped Ertaro with his elbow: "Are you crazy? Lord Huang doesn't like to be disturbed the most, and she should be scolded to death later, so let her be there, anyway, that's outside our responsibility thing."

Bamboo girl will not do embarrassing things.She didn't beg for anything, anyway, if she kept waiting, she would always get it.Hundreds of years have passed, so I don't care about such a little time.

Sure enough, the two warriors ignored Zhuji, and they patrolled around the Suzaku Gate again.

Zhuji couldn't hold on any longer, she huddled up and leaned against the tree to sleep.

It's strange, she actually felt like she wanted to sleep, but she didn't sleep a day in the village, probably too much activity at night, resulting in exhaustion of energy.

Children cannot stay up late.

However, she is no longer a child.Although Zhuji wants to be as sexy and charming as many big sisters, her growth limits her changes.

I'm so afraid that my brother's taste will change... My brother never said that he likes her, let alone that she is beautiful, only that she is stupid, crying and mischievous.

"Is it Bamboo Girl?" Zashiki shook the sleeping Bamboo Hime.

Takehime opened her eyes, and in front of her was Zashiki Doji in a demonized state.

"Didn't you say don't come out?" Zashiki was about to sneak into the palace, but he didn't expect to meet Takehime first.

During this Hyakki Night Walk, Zashiki did not find his brothers and sisters, so he had to go to the palace to see if they were still there.

"Brother...I saw you..." Zhuji spoke intermittently. Compared to when she first arrived in the village, she has made great progress.

Zashiki was stunned for a while, and it took him a long time to absorb what Takehime said just now: "You, you can talk!?"

Zhuji nodded, but didn't know how to express her next step.

"Do you mean that your elder brother is in the court?" Since she didn't say anything, Zashiki was the only one who understood.

Zhuji really nodded heavily.

Zashiki lost his eyes and leaned against the tree trunk like Takehime.

"In fact, I also have brothers and sisters who are hiding in various places in the palace. I don't know when they will come out to meet me." Zashiki sighed a long time, "I am the only one, and I fought against Yamata no Orochi before. , there is a big person in the palace who needs them, so they were all summoned to the palace."

Actually, this is not the case.

Having said that, in fact, it was the masters of Onmyoji who desperately needed their type of monsters at that time, so they forced them to separate.And she is the youngest Zashiki among the Zashiki boys. In order to protect the youngest sister, the brothers and sisters hid her in the countryside.

Little Zashiki thought that after the war, her brothers and sisters would come to the countryside to pick her up.But now?Whether it is a blessing or a curse, no one knows.

"Why is it still there! There is one more brat!"

Ichitaro completely collapsed.As soon as he patrolled around, he added a little... demon?

Zashiki has horns and is naturally considered a monster.But not all monsters are evil. Humans in Kyoto know it well, and they will not easily fear or reject monsters when they encounter them.

Zashiki stood up and asked sincerely, "Excuse me, is there a Zashiki doji living in the palace?"

"Why do you ask that? Could it be that you are monsters if you don't go home at night?" Ertaro asked back.

"I'm also a Zashiki warji. There are two older brothers and one older sister in my family. They were all sent to the court to serve the onmyojis during the war. Now I just want to ask if they are okay..." Zashiki lowered his head.

"I see, Zashiki-douji's words..." Ichitaro seemed to know something, and stopped talking.He was afraid that if he told the cruel truth, that little demon would go berserk.

Takehime and Zashiki looked expectantly at the same time, and their bright eyes told Ichitaro that they were already ready to hear the bad news.

Do you want to say it?This is a problem.In order to save Kyoto, the shikigami under the leadership of Onmyoji tried their best. This is an undeniable fact for all the people in Kyoto.

"Onmyoji and shikigami who participated in the war on the front line at that time were the only ones who survived." Ertaro, who was naturally dumbfounded, said for Ichitaro.

Ichitaro glared at him, and was at a loss for what to do. He pretended to be calm and added, "I'm sorry. If you are all here to find relatives, you'd better go to Seimei-sama and ask about the situation."

Shake the pot, shake the pot!Just throw the pot like crazy!They are just little warriors, not exorcists!

Zashiki burst into tears when he heard the news.

Takehime patted Zashiki's back lightly: "Don't cry, don't cry... there are ghosts coming around to make a joke."

The will-o'-the-wisps really slowly approached Takehime and the others, scaring the two samurai back several steps in a row. Finally, more and more will-o'-the-wisps glowing blue light surrounded the space between Takehime and Zashiki. .

With trembling legs and feet, the two warriors hurried to call for someone to come over.

In the open space surrounded by will-o'-the-wisps, Zoshiki choked softly inside: "Don't, don't lie, it's obviously you who attracted it, and I've discovered it a long time ago."

Takehime had to go out every night, and when Zashiki needed to attract the will-o'-the-wisps to bring good luck to the village, Takehime would always stand behind her and wave her sleeves.From the day Takehime arrived, for some reason, Zashiki was able to easily summon the will-o'-the-wisps with almost no demon power.

Thinking about it, there is only this possibility - Bamboo Girl can also attract will-o'-the-wisps.

"The floating phosphorescent light is the wandering of the soul before returning to the earth." Zhuji comforted solemnly, "My brother told me so."

"Is there any implication? Before going to hell, this soul shines again?" Those of the elder brother's level generally speak the truth, Zashiki thinks he guessed right.

"He said whatever he wanted," Zhuji said.

The author has something to say: good night~