[Peaceful Fantasy] The summer solstice has not yet come

Suddenly, all the cherry blossoms bloomed in Heian-kyo overnight.In the mansion of Prime Minister Zama You, beside the sparkling artificial lake, an old cherry tree is blooming its own beauty alone in the dark night.The streamer on the lake under the moonlight is shining, reflecting on the cherry blossom trees, casting a swaying light and shadow.Zama Nagabo was sitting alone under the cherry blossom tree in his house, drinking wine comfortably, as if he was waiting for someone to arrive.Suddenly, there was a sound of wind above the lake.The shadow on the cherry blossom tree suddenly added a figure and became wider and longer.

"You are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

The other party did not make a sound.He looked towards the cherry blossom tree and sighed tremblingly. "It's so beautiful. Although the cherry blossoms in the daytime are beautiful, the true beauty of the cherry blossoms at night is irresistible to anyone."

"Isn't it?" Zama Changfang took a sip of wine. "Although the cherry blossoms by the Kamo River are beautiful, everyone is afraid of running into monsters at night. Now, the beauty of the cherry blossoms at night can only be enjoyed at home. If there is no family like yours guarding Heianjing for generations, I am afraid that this place has long been It has become a hell where demons rule."

"It's just that there is someone who is about to destroy this stability. His existence is a great threat to Heian Jing today." The voice of the other party became cold.

"Oh?" Hearing the other party's tone, Zama Nagaya showed a smile of interest to the person in the shadow. "So you've made up your mind?"

Moonlight looked away.Zama Nagabo saw the visitor on the opposite side clearly.A dying old man was staring at Ye Ying carefully.The old man let out a long sigh.There was a look of reluctance on the deeply wrinkled face. "Hey, Hara is also a good kid. It's a pity that he shouldn't provoke Akira no matter what. Master Zama, please lend me your help."

"Where." Zama walked to the lake, watched the fine petals of the cherry blossoms falling on the water surface, and finally sank into the water, showing a happy smile, "I am very honored to cooperate with you."

Konoe received the interview from Yukihiro Fujiwara after the cherry blossoms fell.Not long ago, Zuo Cheng had formally proposed the Southern Expedition.Despite the expected obstruction by the Zama faction, the emperor still favored Fujiwara Yukihiro's proposal.The Fujiwara faction, which won a great victory, gained an absolute advantage in reorganizing the Southern Expedition team.This is exactly the purpose of Fujiwara Yukihiro's interview with Konoe Hikaru.During the interview, Master Fujiwara notified Konoe that he had been selected and would participate in the Southern Expedition as the youngest high-ranking general.

Konoe, who learned of this fact, felt quite complicated.In fact, Hikari, who has never left Heianjing, has always had the idea of ​​going out for a walk.Not only that, this opportunity is called "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make contributions" by Wada and others. Mr. Fujiwara's behavior is tantamount to his personal promotion; but on the other hand, the fact that he is about to leave Beijing makes him feel extremely confused .When Zuo Wei left Heianjing for a long trip, he was really envious and reluctant in his heart; but now, since he was inexplicably and completely isolated by He Mao, those dead plants from the southern country often appeared in his place repeatedly in the dead of night. His eyes often make him unable to sleep.He kept thinking about what He Mao said when he broke with him.Could it be that He Mao decided to draw a distance from himself because "we were originally in two worlds"?Light has to admit that perhaps this is the most correct explanation.After all, there has been a huge gap between Onmyoji and ordinary people since birth.But even so, he didn't think that the bond between He Mao and himself was fake.Or is it because He Mao intends to climb up the Tachibana family, so he decided to alienate ordinary people like himself?No, that's even more impossible.But, exactly why...

Could it be that He Mao really doesn't care about himself anymore?Light couldn't help feeling another burst of unspeakable sadness.However, whenever Guang wanted to grab He Mao again and ask him what was going on, the blood winding from the corner of He Mao's mouth that day would prick his heart, making him unable to speak.

Over the years, the number of monsters in Heian capital has decreased a lot due to proper rectification.During this spring season, Beijing has become extremely calm.Recently, even the little demons are very rare, and Konoe Hikari seldom makes a move, let alone join forces with Kamo.Therefore, Konoe Guang and He Maoming have never worked together since the beginning of spring in subduing demons.And since then, Kamo never went to Tachibana's house to play guiding chess, so even Kamo himself's gossip faded out of Konoe's side.In addition, both sides "tacitly" rejected all possible contact, and now, the only chance for Konoe and He Mao to see each other is at the routine court meeting.The guard, who is at the bottom of the hundred officials, can see the figure of Ka Mo who is highly regarded in front of him every time.Since the two broke up, although He Mao looked as if nothing had happened; however, Konoe Hikaru, or maybe only Konoe Kotobi, was able to feel He Maoming's careful cover-up in the court. haggard.

As the only chance to meet, Konoe began to observe Ka Mo more carefully than in the past: Today, Ka Mo must have not had a good rest last night, and there are shadows under his eyes; today, the shadow under Ka Mo's eyelids from yesterday seems to have recovered; today , He Mao's complexion seemed a little pale...

Every time at the court meeting, Konoe Guang looked at He Maoming almost greedily from a distance.However, He Maoming never looked at Guang Wei again.Even though He Mao's pain back then and his determination now are so real, Hikari still doesn't understand what caused such a huge change in him.

Once he goes to the south, he doesn't know when he will be able to return. When he thinks that he and He Maoming will be separated for several years in such a bad state, Guang feels very uncomfortable.But what made him even more uncomfortable was that the current He Mao probably didn't want to have any interaction with him.

The turning point happened just after the Ear Seeds and before the Summer Solstice.At this time, the capital has become a paradise of hydrangeas. In this season of blooming flowers, Zuo Prime Minister Fujiwara Yukihiro officially announced the list of generals for the Southern Expedition in the court.At the court meeting, Konoe Hikaru and other military generals in the ranks knelt in the center of the hall.

When Konoe Hikari's name was reported, Hikari, who was at the farthest side, noticed from the corner of his eyes that someone not far from him silently clenched his hand into a fist.Light involuntarily jumped in his heart.He tried to turn his head slightly to one side indiscriminately, and saw the familiar white sleeves and water-colored lining of the other party.

It's him!He Maoming!

Up to this moment, the opponent's porcelain-like hand was still clenched unconsciously.Before Ming could react, Guang quickly turned his head back, his heart was already pounding like a deer.

For He Maoming, before the two broke up, Konoe Guang had the confidence to understand him better than anyone else.I just know that no matter how indifferent Ming's expression is usually, when he is really nervous, he has the habit of clenching his fists unconsciously——He Mo really cares about my affairs!

Just at the moment when the decree was announced, Guang and everyone stood up and prepared to return to their seats.When leaving the center of the hall, Hikaru Konoe glanced at He Maoming again, but saw He Mao's calm and indifferent expression as always.But Jin Wei knew that Ming's clenched fist just now betrayed his true feelings at that moment.

When he went down to court, there seemed to be a bird singing in his heart in Jinwei's heart.The congratulatory voices from all around came like running water, and he had to deal with it with bare lips, but he didn't care about it in his heart - nothing made him happier than knowing that Ming still cared about him.After breaking up in the rain, according to Ming's words, Guang never went to He Mao's house to look for Ming again.But at this moment, Guang has already made up his mind: no matter what, when he is about to leave the capital in the near future, he will go to see him one last time—whether it is a reconciliation or a cold war, he must have a serious conversation with that guy individual.

"...I'm leaving anyway, so there's no point in drawing swords, right?" The melancholy of reluctance and parting suddenly struck, and Guang couldn't help laughing wryly.No matter whether He Maoming wants to see him or not, he will completely disappear from his sight for a long time.At this time, a thought suddenly popped up from the depths of Guang's heart: It would be great if He Mao was willing to walk with me...

Startled by this sudden thought, Hikari couldn't help stopping his progress.At this moment, before he had time to react, he felt himself hit a round object with a "bang".

"Wow!"

Light was taken aback.When he came back to his senses, there was indeed Kurata-sama who was as round as a civet cat in front of him.

Kurata saw Miko looking terrified, and laughed loudly: "Master General, I didn't mean to scare you! I thought you would definitely let go, but who knew that you hit me with a 'hoo'? Come up. Hahahaha, I see, if you went to the battlefield to fight like this, you would have died a long time ago."

"Master Kurata, you don't need to worry about it!" Guang's face flushed slightly, and he said with a straight face.

"What, I'm going to leave Heianjing for a while, and I'll come to see you, your attitude is too sad." There was a sad look in Kurata Yuanyuan's eyes.

"Huh?" Guang was taken aback.Master Kurata is leaving the capital?

Seeing Hikari's questioning expression, Kurata nodded. "I won't lie to you. In recent years, most of the demons in Heianjing have been expelled, and it is the most peaceful time. I just feel that my ability of yin and yang can't break through, so I plan to go to Izumo to practice, and I won't be able to come back for a while. .I'm leaving today, and I'll say goodbye to you at last."

"You really want to leave? In such a hurry?!" Guang was completely surprised.Although Lord Cangtian is an onmyoji of the Zama sect, he is simple. Like He Maoming, he cares more about the practice of onmyoji than politics itself.In addition, he once saved himself and Ming, so the relationship between Kurata and them is not bad.Kurata suddenly said that he wanted to leave, but he felt a little bit reluctant.

"Haha, don't show such an expression," Kurata patted Konoe's shoulder when he saw Hikari's reluctance. "That's how life is, getting together and parting. Besides, you're going to the southern country soon."

"Ah, also..." Guang silently lowered his head.Immediately, he slowly raised his head, showing his signature smile: "Yes. Maybe, I will see you again when I pass by Izumo in the future."

"Ah... I hope..." Kurata raised his head, put away his usual lively look, and said in a low voice while looking at the sky.He turned around, seeing that the smile on the light was not as energetic as before, and he patted the guard on the shoulder vigorously again, "Come on! We are all going to make some achievements! Next time we meet, we can't Lost to He Maoming who stayed behind in Beijing!" Guang felt the pain helplessly, and when he heard the word "He Maoming", he felt sad for no reason, and smiled wryly, "I don't know if I can beat him..."

"What!" Cangtian stared imposingly, "Jinwei, show some confidence! Even He Maoming is just a child, right? It's just that he is competitive, even if he has any weaknesses. , I just won’t say anything when I encounter any difficulties. If something happens in the future, you may not be able to help. I am also like this. You must have a clear understanding of your own value. .”

"Hey?!" In an instant, Kurata's words were like a light in a dark cloud, awakening Konoe Hikaru.He opened his eyes wide, trying to catch something behind the dark clouds, but he couldn't catch it for a while.But no matter what, Guang feels that some important truth is about to surface.

Seeing the change of light's expression, Kurata's smile reveals an imperceptible sadness.He stopped looking at the light and said, "It's getting late, I'm leaving now."

Seeing that Cangtian was about to turn around, Hikaru came back to his senses and shouted, "Master Cangtian!"

"Ah, what's the matter?" Kurata turned around.

"Master Kurata, thank you for what you just said to me. I seem to understand something from it." Hikari lowered his head and bowed to Kurata. "Finally, thank you very much. I have troubled you all this time. Please take care of yourself in the future."

Kurata looked back at Konoe.At this time, the golden bangs on his forehead drooped, and he was solemnly bowing to himself.Her amber eyes were clearer and firmer than before.There was a tinge of relief in his heart, looking at such a light, Kurata's expression revealed a trace of haze and reluctance.He smiled and patted Guang's shoulder silently, without looking at Guang again, and then walked away.Guang looked at Cangtian's chubby back from a distance, and didn't turn his head until Cangtian walked a long way.

However, when Guang hadn't walked a few steps away, he suddenly felt a strong wind coming from behind.Hikaru, who has not recovered from the melancholy of parting, saw Kurata's round face reappeared in front of him in enlarged size:

"Kokonoe, Hikaru Konoe! My autograph, do you still want my autograph?! Parting special limited edition!!!"