My mother's love song

Facing her extremely suspicious attitude, Watanabe Tsuna unexpectedly did not continue to make things difficult for her, but said calmly: "Is that so? I'm very sorry for asking something I shouldn't have asked."

Rod thought: Did he think that Murasaki Shikibu was taking a shit when he knocked on the door?

Xiangzi said: "It's so late, what do you want to talk to me about?

I...I haven't done anything illegal. Did you knock on the wrong door? Hahahaha..."

"Of course a noble like Lady Xiangzi can't be a lawbreaker."

Watanabe Tsuna said: "I am just here to deliver a message on behalf of the Taoist priest. It is about the urgent work tomorrow morning."

By the way, Lord Michinaga refers to the head of the court nobles who holds great power in the Japanese government, the Left Minister Fujiwara no Michinaga.

He was the father of Empress Fujiwara no Akiko, and was also the immediate superior of Minamoto no Raikou and the Raikou Four Heavenly Kings.

Because Murasaki Shikibu was a court lady serving Fujiwara no Akiko, Fujiwara no Michinaga was also her actual superior.

This is probably what workplace relationships are like.

Rhode was fully aware of this level of information. After all, the month he spent with the older sisters in the recreational area was not wasted.

He is now a man who is determined to go down in history through literature. If he wants to write a romantic story like "Dream of the Red Chamber" or "The Tale of Genji" that will be passed down through the ages, he naturally cannot neglect the understanding of the background of the times and the customs and practices of the place.

On the other hand, Fujiwara Kaori relaxed when she learned that her visit to the brothel had not been exposed.

"So that's what happened! It's about work!!!

Right, right, it’s not convenient to just stand here and talk, Mr. Prosecutor, please come in quickly…”

Watanabe Tsuna said expressionlessly: "No need. It's late at night, I'm afraid it's not convenient for Lady Xiangzi."

"I see, that's true! After all, my husband just died, haha... I can't ruin your reputation!"

When Murasaki Shikibu heard that Watanabe Tsuna was not going to enter the house, she immediately smiled and was as happy as if it was New Year's Day.

Rhodes thought to himself: Woman, can you please stop showing your feelings on your face?

Fortunately, Watanabe Tsuna didn't care.

After that, the two of them had a brief conversation across from Rhodes.

"That's about it."

"Okay, leave it to me!"

"Then I'll take my leave. I'm sorry to disturb your rest."

"Please go slowly, Master Tsuna."

The conversation ended without a single word of nonsense, and Fujiwara Kaori watched Watanabe Tsuna leave the door with a sense of relief.

That's great, Master Tsuna didn't ask about the child until the end.

It's great that the man is a serious person who doesn't like gossip and devotes himself to work.

If it wasn't Tsuna-sama who showed up tonight, but Haruaki-sama... oh, I'd be happier just hanging myself!

Just after taking a step, the young warrior suddenly slowed down and stopped.

"Excuse me..."

“How presumptuous!!!”

Watanabe Tsuna ignored the inner truth that Xiangzi accidentally shouted out, turned to Rhodes and said: "Although it's a little late, I want to ask who this child is? A strange face I have never seen before."

"He's a relative's kid from Kanto. He came to Kyoto to play recently and is staying with me for the time being."

Xiangzi answered without any hesitation.

She was able to answer so quickly because she had already prepared the answer.

"Oh, so this is the child of Fujiwara no Tametoki's relative."

Rhodes immediately realized that Tsuna's words were actually an attempt to lead him to ask whether the person was from Xiangzi's father's family or her mother's side, but Xiangzi, who was a daughter of a wealthy family, obviously did not realize this.

She replied, "...Yes, that's it."

Completely being led by the nose, Rhodes sighed helplessly.

Watanabe Tsuna said: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to investigate Lady Xiangzi's background.

But you should know that monsters...especially ghosts always like to transform into the appearance of human children. That's why I am a little suspicious. "

He lied.

Of course, it was impossible for him to be suspicious just because the other party was a child. The real reason was that Watanabe Tsuna felt an unprecedented strange feeling from Rod.

Even though he was being stared at, Watanabe Tsuna felt nothing from the boy's gaze.

There was none of the arrogance of a nobleman, nor the fear of a child. There was no hostility, no evil spirit, nothing at all.

...These are definitely not the eyes a young child should have.

Watanabe Tsuna felt a chill.

Xiangzi nodded: "Eh... I can understand. Lord Tsuna really has good intentions to protect the peace of Kyoto."

The young samurai turned to the boy and said, "Hello, nice to meet you. I am a retainer of Lord Minamoto no Yorimitsu who protects the safety of Kyoto. I am Watanabe Tsuna."

Rhode chuckled and replied, "Hello, I've heard of your name. The owner of the world-famous sword Higekiri, the [strongest warrior in the human world]... You're even more handsome in person than the rumors say."

"I don't deserve it. I just know a little bit about swordsmanship and Lord Raikou happened to appreciate it. Higekiri is just keeping it for Lord Raikou."

Watanabe Tsuna replied modestly, then he suddenly changed the subject and asked Kaori.

"What's the name of this child?"

"!!!"

Fujiwara Kaori froze in place.

Although they had been chatting for a whole night, she still didn't know Rhodes' name.

The only thing she had forgotten to think about was the solution to this problem.

No, it cannot be said that she forgot to think, but deep down in her heart she did not want to know the boy's [real name].

Xiangzi's forehead was covered with sweat, and she stammered: "Um... Um..."

Looking at her pale face, Watanabe Tsuna asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Lady Xiangzi?"

"No, no, no, nothing. Name, yes, name."

Rhodes also realized that the situation was becoming delicate.

There is no other choice but for me to give my name.

Although it was very suspicious that a child instead of an adult introduced himself, it was better to be suspicious than to remain in a stalemate.

Although he really wanted to just leave and get out of the trouble completely, if he really ran away, Xiangzi would be in big trouble next.

I secretly touched her butt for half a day in the brothel before, so I'll do you a favor for her butt's sake.

Then, just when Rhodes was about to introduce himself.

Murasaki Shikibu, the woman who had been hiding behind him timidly, uttered a certain word.

……

……

……

Grandmother, who is that person?

In Fujiwara Kaori's childhood dreams, there often appeared scenes of mountain cherry blossoms blooming like pink clouds.

Dusk has come to the other side of the mountain. The mountain cherry blossoms are rustling in the twilight. The bright flowers and the evening moon are clearly reflected in the calm spring water.

At this time, a strong wind blew down from the mountain.

Beautiful flowers fell like snow, and the water surface that originally reflected the scenery was covered with petals.

Then, that person, standing alone in the field where cherry blossom petals were drifting like snow, entered the girl's field of vision.

He was a handsome young man whom you would never forget once you saw him.

No, perhaps because this was just a dream, the young Xiangzi could not grasp his true appearance well.

Although his face is handsome, it is also very unreal.

If I were to make an analogy, it is the elf of mountain cherry blossoms, like the elf of snowflake petals.

The young Xiangzi didn't feel scared, but kept staring at him.

Because she really couldn't look away from the indescribably handsome young man.

Is he looking at the moon, or is he admiring the cherry blossoms falling like snow?

No matter how beautiful a woman is, she will pale in comparison to that profile face that is looking slightly upwards.

That’s right, even though it was still dusk in the dream, he seemed to be emitting light, as if illuminating the surroundings…

Grandmother, can I really meet that young man?

Instead of being like this, only being able to see him in dreams?

Please don't say... I'm just a child.

Although I was still young, I knew it very well.

That boy must be my destined one.

……

……

……

"Light."

"!?"

Fujiwara Kaori said the words that popped into her mind like an electric shock when she first saw Rhodes, a handsome boy who was like a shining light.

Murasaki Shikibu whispered softly, her slender fingers tightly grasping the boy's shoulders.

"This child's name is... [Genji]."

Chapter 627: In Heian-kyō, Hajimaru!

After closing the gate and walking through the lush courtyard of the mansion, Rod and Fujiwara Kaori remained silent.

Rhodes's head was a little confused.

Rhodes was still a little confused about the fact that Xiangzi had just introduced him as "Genji".

Even people who don't care about literature must have heard of this name.

Genji, also known as Lord of Light, is the protagonist of The Tale of Genji written by Murasaki Shikibu.

Although the whole book of "The Tale of Genji" is filled with strong pessimism and can be said to be one of the pioneers of Japan's "mono no aware" aesthetics, it does not prevent Genji's life from being called the ultimate male protagonist in a fantasy novel.

He is also a model male protagonist who regards "adopting a daughter" as the highest goal in life.

Genji was born into a noble family and was originally the son of the emperor. Because the emperor loved him too much and did not want him to be involved in political struggles, he demoted him to a minister. However, in the end, he relied on his outstanding abilities to rise to the highest position in the country.

Genji has an unparalleled beauty. Any woman will be attracted by him at first sight. He has a face of light that is almost like witchcraft.

Genji was a romantic man throughout his life. According to the book alone, he had relationships with 13 wives, concubines and lovers, and all of them were beautiful women of noble status.

His lovers even included the Emperor's Empress, who was Genji's stepmother.

The reason why Genji, a man of noble character, was willing to have an affair with his stepmother in order to pursue her was simply because she was said to look very much like his biological mother.

It would be fine if it was just Genji himself who cheated, but his children also did so.

The illegitimate son of Genji and the Empress later inherited the throne and became the Emperor. As for the other two children, one later became the Empress, and the one who did the worst became the Grand Minister (Grand Master).

By the way, the character Murasaki who has the most scenes in the story and is later referred to as Fujiwara Kaori is the woman in "Genji Project" who was trained by him to be the perfect wife according to his preferences since his loli days.

Considering that The Tale of Genji is the world’s first novel, isn’t Genji actually the oldest male harem master in human history!

Of course, "The Tale of Genji" is not just a story about a perfect male protagonist who has a harem and changes his fate.

It is true that he had a harem, but there was absolutely no such thing as changing one's fate.