My Japanese story is a bit sweet

Chapter 203 Nakaomi Kamazu
Nakatomi woke up from the hangover with a dull pain in his head.

It seemed like I had a strange dream last night.

A flying iron bird. A carriage made of iron. A tall building. A woman with short hair.
He tried his best to recall the memories in the dream, but those pictures gradually shattered as his consciousness gradually recovered, and he could no longer recall them.

It felt like I had lost something important.

Nakatomi closed his eyes to rest, and after a long time, he sighed slightly.

He got up from the quilt spread on the floor, and looked around. There were very few furnishings in the room, only a few heavy and rough tables and chairs, and a few paintings hanging on the wall.In the middle of the house is a firepit made of stones, in which there is still burning charcoal fire, and the iron pot on the firepit is emitting steam.

After waking up from a dream, in his room, he seemed to be separated from reality and had a strong sense of distortion.

I don't seem to belong here
but where should i be
Nakatomi thought for a long time but couldn't come to a conclusion. He took a few steps towards the door, and with a bang, something fell from his arms to the ground. When he looked down, it seemed to be a copper plate.

The size is only the palm size, engraved with pine, bamboo, turtle, crane and other patterns.

He was not interested in picking up something he hadn't seen before, so he kicked the copper plate under the cabinet.

Nakatomi opened the door with his feet. It seemed that there had been a heavy snowfall last night, and the whole courtyard was completely white.The bright sunlight refracted through the snow was very dazzling, making him subconsciously stretch out his hand to cover his forehead.

After a while, he walked into the courtyard after his eyeballs adjusted to the light.

It was the first month of the lunar year, and the plum trees beside the courtyard wall began to bloom fragrantly. At a glance, there were countless delicate and beautiful flowers standing proudly in the white world.

He walked through the flowers, smelling the quiet and elegant fragrance of flowers at the tip of his nose, and inadvertently glanced at a bouquet of flowers that was drooping under the weight of the snow. The bouquet was tied with a piece of paper with waka, and it was swinging in the wind.

[Waiting for the flowers to wither]
[Flowers are in love with branches, it's hard to say goodbye]
[Cherish flowers and love cut more]
Nakatomi Kamazu frowned and thought for a while before he remembered that this was some time ago when a group of women secretly came to admire plum blossoms while he was not at home.

Now that I have been dismissed from office, they should not come again, right?
Thinking of this, he secretly felt amused.

Speaking of it, being dismissed from office may be regarded as a lucky thing, at least in Nakatomi Kamazu's heart.As a very feminine man, he is free and easy, informal, optimistic, and hates working in the yamen. He likes things, only women and flowers.

The queen who had just ascended the throne was disgusted with this, so she removed him from his official position and punished him.

However, there is also another theory in the court. The reason why Nakatomi Kamazu was dismissed from office was because he and Soga Iruka won the battle for the heart of Mrs. Suigoku.

That lady likes Nakatomi Kamazu, but hates Suga Rulu, because the former is a well-known handsome man in the capital, while the latter is just an ordinary obese middle-aged man.

Soga Rika, who was defeated in love, held a grudge against Nakatomi Kamazu and kept badmouthing Nakatomi Kamazu to the emperor, hoping to punish Nakatomi Kamazu.

The emperor didn't intend to listen to Su Worulu's unilateral slander, so Su Worulu, who had power over the government, designed to kill him and replace him with another emperor.

Ten days ago, Emperor No.30 of the Five Dynasties, who was also the second female emperor, Emperor Huangji officially ascended the throne.

And the empress's first decree when she ascended the throne was the official of Nakamitsu Kamazu.

This series of events made Nakatomi Kamazu feel very angry, not because he was dismissed from office, but because Mrs. Kyoukuni was eventually forcibly abducted by Soga Rika.

In Nakatomi Kamazu's view, the greatest joy of love is when the wife gathers with her lover in the backyard without telling her husband, and bears the risk of exposure.

Su Worulu's use of his status and power to forcibly occupy other people's wives is very vulgar and nothing to be proud of.

Lifting his feet and walking out of the courtyard, just about to go out for a stroll, a little maid stopped in front of Zhongchen Kamzu.

"Master Da Lang told you to go there."

The maidservant was fifteen or sixteen years old, her name was Xiaoxianniang, she had a cute hairstyle, and she was wearing a dark gray coat with a dark kimono skirt inside.

"Father." Nakatomi stood under the plum tree with his feet, and couldn't remember his father's appearance for a while.

Xiao Xianniang didn't dare to disturb him, she just stood quietly on the side, watching her tangled fingers with her small eyes, and occasionally looked up at him.

The evaluation of this Dalang from the Zhongchen family is divided into two levels among the people in the capital.On the one hand, he said that he was a lustful person, relying on his good family background and good looks, he often harmed other people's wives and daughters, including many women in the palace.

People on the other side said that he was handsome, witty in speech, and elegant in manner, and no one in the whole capital could match him.Even other people's wives and daughters, and even the female relatives in the palace rushed to talk to him.

Naturally, Xiao Xianniang didn't dare to talk about her master's affairs, so she could only observe with curious eyes.

It took a lot of effort for Nakatomi to remember what kind of father he spent with him day and night.A little, skinny old man with a bad temper.He always wears a bright red imitation Tang official uniform and a soft black hat to show his identity, even though he has been dismissed for a long time.

"I'll go right away." Nakatomi Kamazu said and walked out of his courtyard.

The pine tree under the eaves had its branches broken by the heavy snow. He walked through the gate with four pillars, through the main courtyard with beech roof, through the corridor of the wing room, and came to the door of his father's room.

Knocking on the door, a weak voice echoed inside: "Come in."

Nakatomi pushed the door open with his hands and entered the room, a gust of hot air rushed towards his face.

No wonder it's so warm. It turns out that the charcoal fire in the firepit is burning vigorously.The father sleeps in a bunk on the floor, curled up in a sleeping position reminiscent of an injured puppy.

"Father, are you okay?" He walked over and knelt down, and asked in his father's ear.

My father moved his lips slowly and said, "Not good." The voice didn't feel like talking, but more like spitting out the fog in his throat.

"I've been tortured to death because of your business."

The window was open a little, and when the wind blew, it made a shaking "creak creak" sound.

Zhongchen listened to the wind and remained silent.His current situation looks really bad. Being disliked by the empress and fighting against ministers, it feels like he is an enemy of the whole world.

After a while, my father said, "I'll help you find a way out."

Nakatomi Kamazu asked in a low voice, "What is it?"

"Su Wo Rulu's daughter has not yet married."

"Uh, why do you say that?"

"I asked you to take his daughter away."

Father is a thin man, curled up in bed and talking, giving people an even thinner impression.

"The relationship between Su Worulu and I is already at a standstill." Nakatomi Kamazu frowned, "He probably won't agree."

"That's why I often tell you to pay more attention to the situation in the court, instead of just paying attention to which minister's wife and daughter are more beautiful." His father glared at him with eyes that hated iron and iron, and analyzed: "Now Su Wo Rulu has great power, and the officials of the Manchu Dynasty dare not speak out. If this situation continues for a long time, troubles will inevitably arise."

My father's physical condition is not very good now. After speaking for a while, he will stop to take a breath before continuing: "It's impossible for Suga Rushi not to understand this truth. Our Nakatomi family can be considered a big family. , if there is a possibility of repairing the relationship between the two families, Su Wo Rulu has no reason not to agree."

"But...his daughter may not agree." Nakatomi Kamazu smiled bitterly, "In the capital, your son's reputation may be good in the eyes of the common people, but among the upper class, it is so bad."

In fact, it is more than just bad, there is a saying among the aristocratic circles in the capital: No matter what, you cannot let Nakatomi Kamazu stay at home overnight, unless you want to be a father again in 10 months.

"You, why do you always have to struggle with such a small issue? Aren't women born in big families since ancient times are chess pieces used to protect the family's rights and interests? As long as Su Worulu agrees, why do you need to worry about the opinions of the chess pieces? "

"But it's no fun forcing a woman to marry someone she doesn't like."

"Okay, you're here to have sex with me." Father stopped him, and ordered intermittently: "I have already sent someone to give gifts to Su Worulu's house, and he accepted it, which means he is willing to be with you. Our Zhongchen family has established a good relationship. In the days to come, you should visit Su Wo's house more often, as long as you marry his daughter, your official career will be smooth and unimpeded."

After saying this, the father waited for a long time before he recovered his breath. He looked at his son with some red eyes and said, "Your mother gave birth to you after twelve months of pregnancy, and I could hear your cries before I was alive, I have always believed that you are an extraordinary person and will become a great event in the future, don't let me down."

Seeing that look in his eyes, Nakatomi knew that his father was about to die, and there were only faint traces of life left on his body, just like an old house that had been evacuated, waiting for the fate of being demolished alone.

"Understood, father, you can rest at ease." He responded and bowed out of the room.

After leaving his father's place, Nakatomi Kamazu walked out of the house.He had no idea where to go, just wandered aimlessly.

It is already the first month of the month, but the weather is much colder than usual.The originally muddy Central Street was covered with a layer of snow, and whenever the ox carts galloped past, the flowing air rolled up snowflakes and threw them on both sides of the street, making it hard for people to open their eyes.

Nakatomi walked on the street with his bare feet, like a river stone inserted into the water. When people met him, they would automatically scatter to both sides.

Those who were a little timid even knelt down on the side of the road, lowered their heads and waited for him to walk past before daring to get up.

Where are you going?
On weekdays, Zhongchen Kamazu used to wander around the homes of various ministers, but now that he has been dismissed, no one will open the door for him if he goes again.

Just walking like this, he suddenly realized that he couldn't find a place for him in such a huge capital.

Feeling that I shouldn't belong to this world at all, this kind of thinking is getting stronger and stronger.

"Forget it, let's go to Suga's house and have a look." Nakatomi sighed in confusion, tightened his collar, and walked on the snow-covered street.

He also knew a little information about Su Worulu's daughter, named Su Wo Fuji, who was born this year and rumored to be a rare and peerless beauty in the world.

But because she has long silver-white hair and a pair of blood-red pupils, it is regarded as an ominous symbol, and no one dared to propose marriage for many years.

"Master Zhongchen, please come in, please come in."

He was greeted by a middle-aged man in his thirties, slightly fat, with a chubby face, but when he smiled, the flesh on his face would gather together and squeeze his eyeballs into the flesh, leaving wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. The whole face is like a budding daisy.

Soga Iruka was not at home, and Nakatomi Kamazu didn't bother to talk to the guy who stole his woman. He went directly to the annex where the female family members lived.

The person who received him was also replaced by a female officer in a white official uniform.

The female officer led him to the door of a room, bent down and saluted, "Nakatomi-sama, please stay here for a while. I will inform Lord Fuki."

Nakatomi Kamazu nodded, and as soon as he opened the paper partition door, a strong heat gushed out of the room.

There was charcoal burning in the firepit, and after walking outside for so long, his lips were already blue from the cold, so he knelt by the firepit to warm himself by the fire.

After a while, the female officer came back and brought a pot of tea, pen, ink and paper.

"Master Fu Ji refuses to come to see you." She gave Nakatomi Kazuzu a sympathetic look.

Nakatomi Kamazu was not surprised by this result, but looked at the pen, ink and paper in her hand suspiciously.

The female officer smiled and said: "Master Zhongchen is the most beautiful man in the capital, and he is also knowledgeable. Naturally, this servant does not want Mr. Fuji to miss this good deed. You might as well write down what you want to say with a pen, and let this servant convey it for you. "

After finishing speaking, she looked deeply at Nakatomi Kamazu with admiring eyes.

Bright eyes, Zhou Zheng's bridge of nose, unusually handsome face, and a sense of grace and agility on his body, so that people only need to take one look, and then can't help but take a second look.

No wonder Mrs. Jingguo chose him even if she offended Mr. Suwo. The female officer sighed in her heart, her originally appreciative eyes unconsciously became a little fiery greedy.

Nakatomi Kamazu thought for a while, and wrote a waka with a pen.

[It can be seen from a distance but not played with]
[like the moon in the water]
[The lovely girl told me what should I do]
"Master Zhongchen, you are really too elegant." The female officer sighed with conviction, grabbed the paper and ran all the way to Suwo Fuji's room.

But when she ran back again, she just smiled wryly and said, "Master Fu Ji said that she wants to see your sincerity, so please continue to use paper to express your affection in the days to come."

Although Nakatomi Kamazu was helpless, he could only do as he was told.

In the next few days, he will visit Sue's house every other day.During the period, I also met with Su Wo several times. For this powerful minister, Nakatomi Kamazu had no intention of flattering him in order to seize the opportunity for promotion, but just chatted briefly about some homework.When the conversation is almost over, he will find a suitable opportunity to leave.

After resigning, he would not go home directly, but secretly ran to the place where the female relatives lived.

Such a day lasted for more than a month, and Nakatomi Kamazu spent a lot of time wandering outside Suga Fuki's room, or standing on the side of the corridor to peek.

But it must be due to bad luck or failure to impress her. In the past few months, he has not even seen the face of this so-called peerless beauty in the capital.

As for the letters he wrote, he didn't even receive a single reply.

If it hadn't been for the female officer's swearing that Master Fu Ji had read every letter, he would have wondered whether these letters of his were being used as toilet paper.

Nakatomi Kamazu didn't know if it was just bad luck, or if the other party was deliberately avoiding him, all he could do was let the female official continue to deliver letters on his behalf.

One thing is very strange, even he himself doesn't know why he insisted on it, and he hasn't even met him in person, so it can't be that he came here because he likes it.But every day when he was wandering in the street, he always felt that there was an inexplicable force guiding him to this place.

One night, Nakatomi Kamazu wrote another waka on paper.

[A dignified man fell into unrequited love. ]
[It's sad and deplorable, but I have no choice but to love it more. ]
After finishing writing, he had an idea and added a few words of grievance: "I want to know whether you have read it or not. If so, can you write me a letter? You don't need to write any kind words, even if you reply As long as there are only two words of 'reading', I am satisfied."

That night, the female officer ran back excitedly: "Sir Fu Ji has replied."

Nakatomi took the letter excitedly, and hastily opened it to read. The content inside made him stunned, speechless for a long time.

(End of this chapter)