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"Young Master Yuan" refers to Yuan Weiyue; "Young Master Yuan" is his nickname.
Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" ushered in the era of "mono no aware" aesthetics in Japan, and the protagonist of the first half of "The Tale of Genji" is Prince Genji. If the person Murasaki Shikibu wrote about was a real person, then this Prince Genji was probably the ancestor of Genji who obtained the surname a thousand years ago.
Sharing the same surname, noble lineage, and handsome appearance, Wei Yue earned the elegant title of "Young Master Yuan." However, according to Duanmu Ci, in the records of the Yuan clan's genealogy, almost all the Yuan clan members, unless they were particularly unattractive, were called that in their youth.
For example, Yuan Weiyue's father...
Duanmu Ci said, "The Minamoto clan were nobles for generations in Japan. Their lineage can be traced back to Emperor Saga, who was the 52nd emperor of Japan. The one living in the Imperial Palace now is the 125th generation. There is a full 100 generations in between. You can imagine how famous and prestigious the Minamoto clan was in Japan."
"So, Master wants Minamoto no Mitsuki to accompany you to Japan, and then use the power of the Minamoto clan to intimidate the Yamahaku group? To force them to back down and give in?"
"After World War II, Japan implemented constitutional government at the request of the United States. The imperial authority was lost, and even the imperial family lost power, let alone the nobles. The Minamoto clan has not produced a prime minister in recent years. On the contrary, the surnames Abe, Fukuda, Aso, and Hatoyama have gradually risen. Therefore, the Minamoto clan has declined somewhat, and their name alone is probably not enough to deter the Yama-Higuma."
"And even if they verbally agree, they might still do it secretly and then vehemently deny it. What can we do then?"
"Then why is Master bringing Young Master Yuan along?" Bu Tongxun asked, puzzled.
"It's better than nothing," Duanmu Ci said irresponsibly. "Although the Genji clan has never produced a prime minister, they have at least a few cabinet ministers and wield considerable influence in the Diet. The name of the Genji clan might not be enough to stop the Yama-Hi Group, but it will at least make them hesitant to go too far. Otherwise, if they really anger the Genji clan, they could draft an anti-gang bill in the Diet, which would be enough to give the Yama-Hi Group a hard time."
Bu Tongxun was still worried. "The Shanri Group is, after all, a violent gang. If we really push them too far, it's not surprising that they might do something that crosses the line. What if something happens to you or Young Master Yuan in Japan? No one can bear the consequences. A wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. You should reconsider, sir."
Duanmu Ci pondered, "You don't actually think I went to Japan just to relax and deal with the Shanri Group, do you?"
"Hmm?" Bu Tongxun's eyes widened. "Is there something else?"
"Of course!" Duanmu Ci said, seemingly serious. "Japan's economic situation is precarious. It hasn't recovered since the financial crisis, and with their prime minister promoting 'Abenomics,' it's only made matters worse. If we don't rub salt in the wound now, when will we? Wouldn't it be a good time for me to go to Japan to investigate the environment and make some investments?"
Most people might think that Japan's economic environment is unsuitable for investment, but Duanmu Ci often thinks the opposite. He prefers to invest in countries with strong economic foundations but somewhat dilapidated superstructures. For example, the United States during the Great Depression, and Japan after the Plaza Accord. During those periods, Duanmu Ci bought a lot of land in Tokyo.
Bu Tongxun said, "Investment investigations can be conducted by sending others. Why does it need to be done personally by the adults? This is making a mountain out of a molehill."
Duanmu Ci didn't want to continue the topic. His mind was made up, so he picked up his chopsticks and said softly, "The food is getting cold, eat quickly."
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"Go back to Japan with you? No way, I'm not going!" Wei Yue's expression and tone were unusually serious.
"Why don't you go?" Duanmu Ci sat down at his desk. "Japan is your motherland. Don't you miss the cherry blossoms there after not going back for so long?"
Wei Yue gave a cold laugh. "It's already April, and the cherry blossoms in Tokyo have long since fallen. If you go to see the cherry blossoms now, you probably won't even see a ground covered in fallen petals. If you really want to see the cherry blossoms, you'll have a chance next spring, but don't even think about it this year."
Duanmu Ci stood up, leaning over the desk in a commanding manner, "Are you going or not?"
"I'm not going!"
"really?"
"really!"
Duanmu Ci sat back down. "So resolute?"
Duanmu Ci knew Wei Yue's personality quite well; it was like water, meaning she went with the flow and was content with whatever came her way. Although she could be turbulent at times, she was mostly calm. Therefore, Duanmu Ci was somewhat surprised by Wei Yue's unusual stance of "resolutely refusing to cooperate."
"Duanmu Jun, have you forgotten why I came to China?" Wei Yue's expression suddenly became somewhat sorrowful.
"Oh, right." Duanmu Ci suddenly realized; he had almost forgotten about that!
Why did Wei Yue come to China?
It's to escape an arranged marriage!
As the future head of the Genji clan, Mitsuki is destined to inherit the family's thousand-year-old lineage and glory. His status is so high that he can have lunch with the Emperor without the approval of the Imperial Household Agency, and even speak to the Emperor, something that even the Prime Minister cannot do.
This was an honor bestowed upon Yuuki by the Minamoto clan, so the elders of the Minamoto clan naturally felt that Yuuki should fulfill his due obligations to the family, such as through marriage. The bride chosen for Yuuki by the elders was Princess Kako, the daughter of the Crown Prince. Before the birth of Prince Hisahito, the grandson of the Emperor, Princess Kako might even have inherited the throne of Japan and become Empress, so her noble status can be imagined.
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