The Picture Contest


Genji and Fujitsubo had made every effort to send Akikonomu, the former high priestess of Ise to the court to strengthen the position of Genji in the government. Therefore, Suzaku, the former emperor, was disappointed as he had been in love with her for long time. They would be a perfect couple as they were the same age. Imagining the feeling of Suzaku, Genji gave careful instructions to the superintendent for her marriage. He did not wish the Suzaku emperor to think that he was managing the girl's affairs.