The emperor would have never expected that during the next court would be filled with the officials complain. Their daughters have been daydreaming just the day before because of one person appearance in the academy. The emperor rubbed his forehead. This scene feels highly familiar to him as every time a highly outstanding person appeared on the academy, the young girls would discussed him heatedly.
"Your majesty, please redress this matter."
The emperor feels defeated. Just a few months before, they have complained profusely because Nanglong Soujin comes to watch the advancement test of the people in the academy. In the end, nothing can be done.
Luckily there are still some other important matters so these officials can only let it go. After the morning court over, one official still stays behind and asks for an audience with the emperor. Normally, the emperor won't allow it, but seeing the one who asks is Lin Tang, he gives in.
They meet in emperor study room.
"Is there anything you want to say, Lin Tang?"
"Replying the emperor, forgive this subject impudence, but this subject needs to know about Your Highness view of the Jun family."
Jun family? The emperor loathes them, but he never said it out loud. Originally he wants them to just disappear, but the appearance of Jun Min changed his plan completely. He has never expected to see two highly talented general to appear at such a close time frame.
Seeing how Jun Min fared in the test, he has two feeling. One is to let Jun Min grows and the others is to destroy the boy before he could threaten him. After discussing about this matter, he finally decides to let the boy grow.
"I will leave him be."
Lin Tang notice the way the emperor address. He doesn't use 'them' but 'him' which makes him understand that the emperor must have realize his reasons for coming here. Lin Tang sighed, has his plan found out?
The emperor stares at Lin Tang. "You can do whatever you want. I need him alive."
With that the emperor leaves the stunned Lin Tang. Lin Tang thought that the emperor would instead feel threatened with the appearance of Jun Min. But now it seems that there is something holding him. Lin Tang doesn't understand what makes the emperor changes his mind.
Whatever it is, it's not Lin Tang place to know. But it doesn't matter to him because that one sentence alone has given him confidence to continue his plan.
Jun family residence.
Jun Hua wakes up early and gotten another lecture from Madam Mu. Today is her last day staying here so she won't give many lessons and only a short lecture.
"Thank you very much for your teaching, Madam Mu."
Madam Mu stared at the girl in front of her. Jun Hua is dressed as Jun Min today because he's planning to go in the city. She will miss him, but she knows that it will take her a long time before they could meet again.
"Practice hard young lady."
"Yes Madam Mu."
After exchanging a few more words, Madam Mu left. Jun Hua stayed in the hall for a few more minutes before going to meet her grandfather.
"Grandpa, I will be going to the city."
"Now? Doesn't your promise with Soujin is at afternoon?" Jun Zhenxian asked.
Jun Hua nodded. "I'm not going to meet him now. There's another place I need to go."
"Just go then."
"Thanks Grandpa."
"If you want to say thanks then..."
Before Jun Zhenxian has finished talking, Jun Hua has already closed the door. Jun Zhenxian sighed and continues to read the report in front of him.
Jun Hua strolled around. Xia obviously cannot follow her so only Yamin is following her in the dark. Because of her face, when she walks on the streets, she caught the attention of many girls. They all blushed when they see her highly handsome face.
'Should I change the face mask?' Jun Hua doesn't really like the attention given to her but there's nothing she could do unless she uses an unremarkable disguise.
Jun Hua goes inside a jewelry store. When the girl who watches the store wants to welcome him, she stopped in her tracks. She's stunned to see a young man with outstanding feature coming there.
Finally, Jun Hua has to cough up lightly to gain the girl attention.
"Wel... Welcome Young Master. Is there any specific jewelry you're looking for?"
"I need a hairpin for a woman," Jun Hua answered.
The girl nodded and takes him to the place. Jun Hua eyes almost blinded because of the brilliance of these stones. She has never seen so much jewelries and it makes her confused. She was about to search for a good one when she hears a familiar voice.
"Jun Min, right?"
Jun Hua turned and sees Prince Yan walking with some unknown girl. He smiled widely. "Yup, I'm correct to guess that it's you. But I would never expect to see you here."
"Me too. And this is?" Jun Hua eyed the girl behind Yan. The girl is only 15-16 years old with petite and tall bodies, nearly the same with Yan. She's wearing a veil and her clothes are indicating that she's coming from a high rank family. In fact, her way of walking is truly graceful that no one in the academy can match her.
"This is my sister, Princess Ming Hui. And Hui'er, this is Young General Jun Min."
Ming Hui greeted Jun Hua gracefully. Jun Hua almost blanked for a moment before greet back. This time she feels highly envious, with the imperial tutor teaching her, there's no way she lacks in demeanor.
At the same time, Ming Hui stared at Jun Hua face in surprise. She never expected to see such a handsome young man. Even her brother might lose if they want to compete in terms of appearance.
"What brings you here, Yan?" Jun Hua shifted her gaze back then her brows furrowed. "Have you gotten into fight recently?"
Yan smiled wryly. "That Soujin beats me up. But I should have recovered, how can you notice it?"
"Your breathing is a bit irregular and your position is a bit unbalance," Jun Hua answered. She has long been familiar with human posture in the military, so she usually knows when there's something unnatural.
"I see. You're amazing. Oh yeah, I come here to help my sister pick a few jewelry for her birthday. What about you?"
"I want to give present for Jun Hua."
"Let me help you then."
"Okay."
