Miss Louisa From the Valley of the Wind

Towards Hinom City

Valley General's residence at dinner.

"So everything's done, uncle?"

"Already Lorine. We have one to two months from now to formalize it."

"A maximum of two months? Is it possible to hunt uncle?"

"Make it simple, Landen. As a newly re-established kingdom, the Valley of the Wind Kingdom would require an enormous amount of funds to build it"

" Certainly brother. Tomorrow we leave for Hinom. What about my brother and sister-in-law? Still feel right here?"

"This is not a matter of being at home or not being at home Landen. Let Lorine go first with you. There our energy is not so much help, but from here even a little we can still help with the little funds we collect. And that would mean more to the Valley of the Wind"

"Lorine all the items you want to bring are already prepared?"

"Had mother. Not so much more anyway. Because most of it has been sent first to Hinom city"

"Auntie is curious about the contents of the box you sent. But I dare not open it."

"Aunt will know when you get there. It's actually just a simple item but it might be useful for my plan there"

"It's night. We better get some rest. Because tomorrow you will embark on a long and tiring journey" said General Lucky.

They eventually disperse themselves to rest in their respective rooms.

*****

The next morning

The sun has not yet revealed itself. The residence of General Lucky has seen quite crowded activities.

Three people-carrying horses, and eleven freight-carrying horses were lined up neatly in front of the house. Not to mention the dozens of people riding horses that would become their travel bodyguards.

"Dad sure you'd still be willing to serve Gordon's kingdom?"

"Daughter, give me two more years. After that, I will file for retirement and follow you to the Valley of the Wind. Focus on your goals, those twelve years are not long for my daughter. Just for a moment and it will come. I hope that when that time comes, the Valley of Wind is ready"

"Definitely father. We leave first, take care of your health. I love you" Louisa said and climbed into a horse-drawn carriage.

"Darling I left first. If there's no obstacle tomorrow afternoon I'm back"

"Don't push yourself too hard. Take a day off at Melfet just back"

"Alright" Margaret said before boarding the carriage that Louisa had entered.

"Our brother's leaving. Come at the inauguration event. I miss you so much too, it's been years that you never came home"

"Yes. I must have come. Put my daughter to you. Even though she looks strong for all this, but her heart is actually fragile. He just covered it with a smile. In Sofia, please comfort her if she's sad."

"Of course sister-in-law. Without a mint brother I would have done it"

After saying goodbye to General Lucky, the group left Gordon Empire city for Hinom city.

*****

By noon the group stopped in a small town for lunch. The enormous number of entourage attracted the attention of the residents they passed by.

They stopped at a restaurant with a large inscription "a restaurant and lodging MaLuLo". It was one of the restaurants Margaret managed.

"Welcome Mr and Mrs. Please choose the seat you want" said a waiter guarding the entrance.

"Take us on the third floor" said Margaret, who had come later with Louisa after arranging a guard's dinner to keep someone guarding their horse-drawn carriage.

"Mrs Margaret come" said the waiter, who was surprised by the restaurant's owner's arrival.

The group rode on the third floor of the restaurant, which is usually reserved only for important people..

"Isn't she Lorine's consort?"

"Arduchess Lorine is so beautiful, how foolish would King Peter divorce such a beautiful woman" another comment.

"If I were a king or a rich nobleman, I would assume she would be my wife" another wrote.

There were still many more talks regarding Lorine that could be caught by the ears. Louisa was so caught off guard herself hearing it. There was an uncomfortable feeling in him.

"Please Madam, sir" said the servant who escorted them.

"Servant, serve the best food and please call Bram's manager here" Margaret ordered.

"Good Mistress"

Not long after, a middle-aged man came to them.

"Mrs Margaret, welcome. Did you come check the financial statements?"

"Not the Bram manager. Outside we have about forties of horses. Please arrange for people to provide drinking water and grass for our horse"

"Good Mistress. Is there any more?"

"Quite Bram's manager. Before I leave, I'll see you"

"Good Mistress. Excuse me"

The manager left, and the waiter came to serve them all.

On the third floor only Louisa, Margaret, Landen, Sofia and the servants followed them. While the guards chose to sit on the first floor to make it easier for them to change their eating turns.

After eating and resting for two hours, they finally decided to continue the journey.

*****

On a horse-drawn carriage.

"Mom, did you bring a cloth that I could make a veil?"

"There was. For a moment"while grabbing a parcel close to his seat.

"This"while handing over the light blue thin cloth."Why do you want to wear a veil?"

"I'm not comfortable with people's views on me Mom. Hearing people talk about me makes me feel bad."

"Hey... Aren't you used to talk about my daughter's people? Even since you were very small, it has become the lips of society. Why do you mind so much now?"

"Oh yeah, Bu. Maybe without me realizing this divorce affected me a little. I don't want to be known to anyone.."

"Oh daughter. Strengthen your heart, remember so many people who love you. When you feel tired, rest. Don't remember the people who hurt your heart, but remember the amount of love you receive from the people who really love you unconditionally"

"Thank you mother. But can I keep wearing a veil?"

"Of course I can. I just don't want to if other people's opinions affect you. But actually wearing a veil is also good, because people who have bad intentions will be slightly reduced"

They continued talking, and soon Louisa fell asleep with her head pressed against the train seat. Margaret grabbed Louisa's head and leaned it against her shoulder.

By late afternoon, the group finally arrived at the gates of the city of Melfet. Melfet City is one of the major cities in the kingdom of Gordon, although the size is not as large as Gordon Empire city.

A guard reported to the gatekeeper. Not long after they were allowed to enter the city.

Louisa woke up when she heard the sound of the crowd.

"What's wrong, ma'am?"tannya

"There's nothing what Lorine is, we're just passing through the market"