Green Silk Snow (Third Prize in the Essay on Onmyoji)
I long for you in the morning and fall in love with you at night. My heart is bound to you from morning to night. Across thousands of rivers and mountains, my love is deep and shallow.&1t;/p>
Her name is Kagura, and she is an onmyoji from the Heian period.&1t;/p>
Everyone says that one thread of trouble is better than the other. She cut off all three thousand threads of worry and kept the ancient Buddha beside her, just to forget one person.&1t;/p>
A person she loves but shouldn't love.&1t;/p>
A man who is respected and hated by the world...&1t;/p>
The scent of sandalwood and the clang of wooden fish echo with the Buddhist scriptures. This is her daily life, year after year, it is always the same.&1t;/p>
Kagura opened her eyes and sighed softly.&1t;/p>
Have you really forgotten?&1t;/p>
Living Buddhist scriptures cannot cure the lovesickness in the heart, and the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng cannot cure all the sadness in the heart.&1t;/p>
For ten years, she has never forgotten it.&1t;/p>
Kagura closed her eyes and silently repeated the familiar name in her heart.&1t;/p>
It was probably a severe winter, and the whole Kyoto was covered with cold snow.&1t;/p>
On that day, it snowed the most in history during the Heian period.&1t;/p>
The young Kagura met Seimei under a plum tree in full bloom with snow. It was a snowy day and she was dressed in red, comparable to red plums.&1t;/p>
She woke up from the deep darkness, opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was a man.&1t;/p>
He gently held her who didn't understand anything and was just trembling.&1t;/p>
Those warm hands seemed to gradually melt her frozen soul.&1t;/p>
When the man saw it, he just smiled, put the robe on her body, and then gently carried it on her back.&1t;/p>
At that moment, Kagura actually felt that this was the most beautiful smile in the world, the March spring sun that warmed the heart and soul.&1t;/p>
He walked step by step, stepping on the white snow, and the wind and snow fell gently.&1t;/p>
After a long time, the man finally spoke and asked her with a smile, "Can you have relatives in Ping'an Jingli? I'll take you back."
At that time, she didn't know any relatives, let alone what home was.&1t;/p>
She narrowed her eyes and pointed with a smile as she answered, My relatives? Over there.&1t;/p>
The man looked back, the wind and snow were independent, and a broken plum blossom.&1t;/p>
So, is that plum tree your relative? The man was silent.&1t;/p>
He suddenly felt a little heartbroken. She was just a little girl who took trees as her home and plum blossoms as her relatives.&1t;/p>
The man stopped, turned around with the girl on his back, and looked at the bright red color in the snow.&1t;/p>
He smiled and said, how about I take it away?&1t;/p>
Kagura was puzzled until many years later when he said that in this life, his family, except for the red plum tree, was him.&1t;/p>
That snow was the first time Kagura and Seimei met.&1t;/p>
The cold winter lasted for a long time that year, and it didn't ease up until March.&1t;/p>
That day, Kagura broke off a wintersweet and walked into the room. The stove in the room was burning brightly, and the whole back room was warm.&1t;/p>
Qingming was sitting next to the stove, drawing talismans, with a focused look on her face, her fair face flushed red by the warmth.&1t;/p>
Kagura suddenly felt that even the red plum in her hand, proudly placed in the cold snow, was not as good as the man in front of her. She looked at it infatuatedly.&1t;/p>
I want to keep looking at him like this, looking at him quietly like this all my life. This is the thought that quietly emerges in the girl's heart.&1t;/p>
Qingming painted for a long time, and it was not until nightfall that he noticed the sleeping girl beside him.&1t;/p>
He took off his robe, gently covered Kagura's body, and then looked at her quietly.&1t;/p>
Just like that, she looked at him.&1t;/p>
Qingming smiled and whispered to himself.&1t;/p>
Flowers bloom in spring, cicadas chirp in summer, the distant mountains are dyed red and yellow in autumn, and are decorated with white snow in winter.&1t;/p>
He looked at the girl and laughed again.&1t;/p>
I often wonder why the world is so beautiful. Now I finally know the answer, because you are with me to see the beauty of this world.&1t;/p>
The girl who woke up smiled secretly, as sweet as if she had eaten candied dates.&1t;/p>
She opened her eyes and looked at the empty room. Now, there was only one person left.&1t;/p>
When did it start to change? And when was she the only one left?&1t;/p>
The red plum tree in the courtyard has long since withered. Like him, it is part of her family. But where is her home now?&1t;/p>
The day Qingming left was late winter in December, with heavy snowfall, just like that first sight.&1t;/p>
He left without saying goodbye, leaving only a letter. Just to make a break, to make a break with himself.&1t;/p>
There is only one word written on the letter, forget.&1t;/p>
She has always listened to his words. She cut off three thousand black hairs and ended her life in the world of mortals.&1t;/p>
Just to abide by the thoughts he left behind.&1t;/p>
But, have you really forgotten?&1t;/p>
Unforgettable. She shook her head gently and whispered.&1t;/p>
Ten years ago, he left without saying goodbye. Ten years later, there is no news from him. The only trace left behind is the fear that makes the world.&1t;/p>
That year, the Great Onmyoji Kamo Tadayuki was brutally killed, and Nara Castle flowed with blood overnight.&1t;/p>
Some people say that he saw Seimei kill his master with his own hands and kill Kamo Tadayuki.&1t;/p>
Some people say that he saw Seimei summoning endless ghosts from hell and sacrificing blood to Nara.&1t;/p>
Eight Hundred Bhikshunis said that she saw the deepest evil thoughts in the world deep in Qingming's heart.&1t;/p>
Everyone's fingers are pointed at him. He went from being admired by the world to being angry with both men and gods.&1t;/p>
But she would never believe it.&1t;/p>
How could someone with such a beautiful smile do such a thing?&1t;/p>
She always believed in him.&1t;/p>
Dong Dong Dong... There was a knock on the door.&1t;/p>
A gorgeous woman floated in. Floating rather than walking away, this is naturally not something that one person can do.&1t;/p>
The woman who came in was not a human, but a demon.&1t;/p>
Kagura was not afraid, she just raised her head and looked at the woman quietly.&1t;/p>
She looked at the monster, the legendary big monster in charge of the underworld, Yama.&1t;/p>
You are really the same person. Other Onmyojis would tremble in fear when they see me. Yama is teasing as always, looking like an old friend meeting.&1t;/p>
Indeed, for such a legendary monster, only a handful of Onmyoji can defeat her head-on. Even Kagura has no chance of defeating her.&1t;/p>
Kagura said nothing, still looking at Yama quietly.&1t;/p>
Eight years ago, Kagura spent ten years of her life to form a relationship with Yama, just to find traces of that person in the vast world.&1t;/p>
Where is his news? Kagura finally spoke.&1t;/p>
Since the conclusion of the contract eight years ago, Yama has not appeared in front of her. Now that he appears, Kagura knows her purpose.&1t;/p>
I'm really anxious, but I do know his whereabouts, Yan Mo covered his mouth and said with a smile.&1t;/p>
Qing...Mr. Ming, where is he? The news he has been waiting for for many years finally came to light, and Kagura couldn't help but feel a little excited.&1t;/p>
Yin and Yang, Yan Mo only said three words.&1t;/p>
Yin and Yang, the land of the dead. Kagura's body trembled slightly.&1t;/p>
It turns out that the rumors from ten years ago were actually true. Seimei killed his master and made a blood sacrifice to Nara.&1t;/p>
But why would such a gentle Qingming do such a thing?&1t;/p>
You should have guessed that the rumor is true. Yan Mo retracted his smile and said seriously, what are you going to do?&1t;/p>
I don’t know what the future will be like, but no matter what happens, shouldn’t I be by Seimei-sama’s side? Kagura answered Yama without thinking.&1t;/p>
Are we going to fight the whole world together? I really don’t understand your human emotions, but it’s just because of this that I’m curious about you. Yan Mo narrowed his eyes and said again, "A storm is coming to Ping An Beijing, Yuan Boya summoned everyone
The onmyojis of the world surround and suppress Seimei.&1t;/p>
Seimei-sama... why did you go to Heian Kyo? Kagura spoke with trembling, thinking that the person he thought about day and night was in danger. Even Seimei-sama, there is no way he can fight against all the onmyojis in the world.&1t;/p>
Because there is the heaven of the Yamato nation! What can be more delicious than the blood of the emperor? Yama has gone away, leaving only this sentence.&1t;/p>
There seemed to be tears flowing from the corners of the eyes, dripping onto the wooden fish, making a splash.&1t;/p>
She seemed to hear someone reading her name, but she sighed softly. The stove filled the room with red flowers, and the red plum outside the window seemed to be flying like it did back then.&1t;/p>
Kagura suddenly laughed, as bright as a flower, and like the stars in the sky, flashing by.&1t;/p>
Lord Seimei, it was you who taught me the meaning of life, so how could I just watch you pass away?&1t;/p>
She took off her washed gray clothes, stood in front of the mirror and put on her red makeup.&1t;/p>
Such a stunning beauty, I only want to see it alone.&1t;/p>
She put on a red dress and walked out of the house. The heavy snowfall could not hide the heat on her body. At this time, she was like the scorching sun in July, burning in the snow.&1t;/p>
Kagura went to find eight hundred bhikkhunis.&1t;/p>
Bhikshuni once said that if Qingming appears again, then he will go find her.&1t;/p>
Kagura came to Heianjing and saw the city full of red flames and countless mortals lying in a pool of blood.&1t;/p>
When I saw Qingming again, he was wearing a newly dyed ink shirt, which was no longer the white clothes of the past.&1t;/p>
He was covered in blood, resembling the red plum blossoms in the snow.&1t;/p>
When she appeared, everyone's eyes fell on her. She smiled softly, squinted her eyes, and looked at the countless men on the city wall who yearned for her day and night.&1t;/p>
Lord Qingming, I'm here. She looked at him and smiled without saying a word, just thinking about the name in her heart.&1t;/p>
We are so close yet yet so far away. But so what? Lord Qingming, please wait for me.&1t;/p>
Someone found her and called her name.&1t;/p>
Yuan Boya? You are obviously so close to Master Qingming, so you must be feeling uncomfortable at this time, right?&1t;/p>
He is no longer him, he is a devil in hell. Yuan Boya answered her.&1t;/p>
She was wearing fiery makeup and walking in this sea of blood. The intersection of red and red was so eye-catching.&1t;/p>
But, so what, he is still my Seimei-sama.&1t;/p>
She approached him with a look of obsession and attachment.&1t;/p>
Walking, walking. Her stunning beauty was covered with tears, and they were tears of happiness.&1t;/p>
Lord Qingming, did you see it? I’m coming.&1t;/p>
He looked at her, and something seemed to break out of his mind. It seemed like something very important, but he couldn't remember it.&1t;/p>
Who are you? Qingming looked at her.&1t;/p>
Sure enough, what the bhikshuni said is true. How could he do such bad things if he had such a beautiful smile?&1t;/p>
She laughed, and her tear-filled eyes lit up at this moment.&1t;/p>
Who are you! Qingming shouted. In the wind and snow, a man with white wings appeared in front of her.&1t;/p>
Kagura knew that she, like Enma, was also the legendary great monster, the Daitengu.&1t;/p>
Hey, this couple is having a tryst. A voice came faintly from the wind and snow.&1t;/p>
Yama, everyone's hearts became nervous. At this moment, two big monsters appeared at the same time.&1t;/p>
But what I want to know is, why would a proud monster like you help Kuro Seimei? Yama said sarcastically.&1t;/p>
The Great Tengu did not answer, but disappeared into the snow and wind together with Enma.&1t;/p>
Lord Qingming, I am your wife! She looked at him and said softly.&1t;/p>
She walked step by step, getting closer and closer to him.&1t;/p>
Why is my heart so confused when I see this woman? Qingming doesn’t understand. I don’t know why, but there is always a voice in my heart telling him not to hurt her.&1t;/p>
She approached step by step and finally hugged him.&1t;/p>
Seimei-sama's body is still so warm, just like in the memory. Kagura hugs her tightly.&1t;/p>
You are finally back! Just like before, she rubbed his chest.&1t;/p>
For a long time, she opened her arms slightly, but stabbed hard.&1t;/p>
Whose heart is it? It stopped beating at this moment.&1t;/p>
Whose heart was torn apart at this moment?&1t;/p>
Eight hundred bhikkhunis said that only by using the blood of the only person in the world who loves him deeply to wash away the darkness in Qingming's heart can he be brought back from hell.&1t;/p>
However, besides her, who else in this world loves Qingming so deeply?&1t;/p>
Seimei... Sir, look, we are together again. Kagura smiles even brighter.&1t;/p>
It's just a pity that those past events can only be in your memory. Those romantic events and kagura cannot accompany you.&1t;/p>
She tried her best to open her arms, just wanting to hold her for a while longer.&1t;/p>
Is that just this?&1t;/p>
No, she wanted to hold her like this for the rest of her life and grow old together.&1t;/p>
......&1t;/p>
Snow is flying all over the sky, falling from the sky to the world.&1t;/p>
In the vast sea of snow, a man in white is walking on the snow, holding a red plum in his hand.&1t;/p>
As he was walking, he suddenly stopped and looked at the woman in red who was sleeping on his back.&1t;/p>