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As the Empress Akikonomu was ill, Genji sent Yugiri to the palace with a message. He could see from the south veranda of the east wind in the southwest quarter that two shutters and several blinds had been raised at the main hall. Women were visible in the dim light. Some young women had come forward and were leaning against the balustrades. Little girls were pouring water into the insect cages and picking wild carnations. When Yugiri stepped forward, the women withdrew calmly. He felt the elegance maintained by Akikonomu.
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