The Flower Of War

Chapter 36: Shocking News

Yiu stepped out of the arena with firm strides, his manic still as clear as glass and as sharp as an eagle with a slightly lowered face.

Not far from the exit of the arena was Chichi waiting for Yiu there with a bright smile on his face.

"Happy Princess for your victory! I'm so proud of you, Princess!"

Chichi bowed in congratulation towards Yiu who was only replied by a short nod from him.

Seeing Yiu's clothes full of dust and some of the horse-pointed hair was slightly loosened plus a face full of sweat and lethargic made Chichi immediately offer Yiu to change clothes, "Your clothes look dirty, you look dirty, Daughter, do you want to shower and change clothes? I've prepared warm water and a change of clothes for the Princess."

Yiu frowned at the sign of thinking for a while and then replied briefly with a mutter of 'Mn' while nodding briefly and immediately walking out of the tower towards returning to his room to change clothes.

On the other hand Prince Huang who was still struggling with the fruit dishes on his desk unintentionally vaguely heard the chatter of the four Princes who were from Hua Lin Kingdom and Ming Guang Kingdom next to him.

The Prince who had the smallest body among the other Princes started his conversation, "The woman is too horrible, Xiongzhang! I've never met a girl who can sword and archery even to the point of defeating us all!"

The sturdy-bodied prince and the snow-white face began to reply excitedly, "You're right, Prince! It was also only this time that I had witnessed a man being defeated by a woman that I initially thought he was not a serious threat at all!"

The wisest-looking prince took a turn in the chat, "I've heard the news before Princess Ying's attempted murder incident, he was a talentless man and always hid from the outside world, not showing his face due to being too embarrassed. But after the incident happened she turned into a brave and talented Princess in the fight even once plunged directly into leading an army to finish off Tian Lu Kingdom! ... Has he been deliberately hiding his extraordinary talent?"

The prince who had just been silent and listening to their chat was now not to lose spoke up, "I suspect before the attempted murder incident happened Princess Ying had secretly trained in swordplay only she was too embarrassed to show it and chose to hide from the world but after the incident happened she did not want to there are people who underestimate him again and start showing his fangs to the world."

The other three Princes seemed to agree with the Prince's words and went back to talking about other exciting things that could be discussed.

Prince Huang smiled at his meal and spoke slowly before he looked at his apple.

"Good work, Ying. I'm proud of you."

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After changing into clothes, Yiu leisurely walked around the garden around the pavilion where she was staying while Chichi who continued to obediently follow her behind without a sound.

Yiu walked quite slowly and casually while his manic continued to be fixed on the object of the beauty of the park whose calm and peaceful atmosphere made comfortable the hearts of anyone who visited the park. To be honest he was just looking for a moment of calm.

Yiu walked over the beautifully curved red wooden bridge and under it was a fish pond with various types and sizes of koi fish and goldfish that was kept in a very clear water pond this, they always move their fins to and fro endlessly.

Yiu was standing right in the middle of the bridge, keep staring at the fishes swimming agilely under him for quite a while and occasionally he throws a little feed for the fishes and makes the fishes gather and jump a little jump to the bottom over the water to get the food that Yiu threw.

Yiu long enough to stand on the bridge in a peaceful atmosphere and the water gleaming fish in the pond and the cool breeze that continues to blow, so Yiu did not realize that someone in a silver robe with a green bead as bright and as clear as glass was walking towards him.

Chichi who was about to tell Yiu stopped his hand in the empty air and retreated slowly then moved away after seeing the green man shake his head at him.

"Indeed a suitable place to calm down, right so LiYing?"

Yiu gasped inwardly, and answered briefly and flatly without turning his head in the slightest, "Yes."

Without looking, he knew who the owner of the voice was. Who else if not the 'Crazy Man' aka Prince Wu Xiao.

Prince Wu Xiao smiled as he stepped forward and placed his hands on the bridge barrier in front of him and then closed his eyes while breathing deeply into the cool atmosphere that enveloped him.

Yiu remained in focus, feeding the fish in the pond as if he did not think there was a single creature standing next to him.

Wu Xiao turned his head towards Yiu and without feeling the slightest bit of guilt he took out a bit of fish feed that was in the container near Yiu and threw it down with a carefree expression.

Yiu turned his head in dislike and stared intently at the man next to him who had absolutely no manners.

Feeling that there would be no point in dealing with this very unethical and extremely insensitive person made Yiu beat the bridge barrier and turn away leaving Prince Wu Xiao who was still clueless with Yiu's attitude that just left.

Vaguely Yiu heard the silver-robed young man shout, "God why are you so easily offended? Hey LiYing!! Don't be mad at me, will you?! You mustn't be unfriendly to this handsome friend of yours!"

Yiu again walked out of the park and headed back to his room with a look of annoyed face but his feelings became calmer.

Finally, Yiu decided to stay in his room instead of having to attend a boring closing banquet and only contained political discussions, power, treasures, and many 'conceited things' another thing that will be discussed by the upper class people like them in this era that makes Yiu sick.

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The morning dew began to disappear little by little leaving a faint warmth from the morning sun accompanied by the morning chirp of the birds who had flown here and there.

Yiu was prepared with green hanfu with the addition of gold-colored hair ornaments in the form of simple mangnolia flowers but still displayed a beautiful and elegant impression on Yiu.

Today all the guests of the banquet invitation will return to their respective Kingdoms after the closing banquet which was closed with the men who spent half the night drinking wine together until some lost consciousness.

So they wait to recover and prepare again in the day before noon with all their royal members.

Yiu's mood today was not good so he decided to get ready immediately and after greeting the members of Xiang Feng Kingdom he immediately entered into his horse carriage ahead of the still Emperor Wang a little pleasantry with Emperor Feng Lan that looked even more exultant than the previous days.

It was impressed as disrespectful but Yiu reasoned that he was not feeling well so he could not stand too long, even though he was just being lazy and wanted to be alone.

Somehow Yiu's mood was not good and he continued to feel uneasy but he preferred to end it by closing his eyes and sleeping in the train that somehow since when had walked out of the palace area Xiang Feng's.

Yiu's next days went on as usual, the difference is that he is now allowed to practice weapons openly+langan in the training field with both brothers and other members of the royal army makes Yiu without the hassle of having to use disguise events again.

Yiu was still busy with his sword fight with Prince Huang until Eunuch Zu's heavy voice stopped his second fight.

"Your Highness Princess Ying, sorry to interrupt your time. You were asked by His Majesty the Emperor to come see him in Shanliang Hall now so let me deliver."

Yiu gave a short nod then stuffed his sword into his shell and walked following the direction of Eunuch Zu's path.

Arriving Yiu in Shanliang Hall which has ancient ornaments but still impressed very luxurious in this era and the place is quite large though not as big as the other palace halls and very heavily guarded by palace soldiers and not just anyone can go inside without Emperor Wang's permission directly. Or more briefly if the modern diera is called the Emperor's den.

Emperor Wang was sitting on his seat of greatness while seriously reading the records of the state archives in his right hand, after seeing Yiu a friendly smile spread across his face.

"Greetings Your Majesty, what important matter does Your Majesty want to convey to me?" Yiu bowed respectfully long enough to wait for a reply until Emperor Wang's hand was stretched out to re-establish his position.

"There's no need to be too formal, A-Ying. I called you here because there's something I need to tell you as a father."

Yiu looked at Emperor Wang questioningly who was only answered by a small smile and a hand that stroked Yiu's head slowly before turning to sit on his oversized chair.

"You know, A-Ying. You are now an adult and father can not be selfish by continuing to hold you here forever." Yiu's throat itching to ask the purpose of all this but he chose to remain silent and wait for Emperor Wang to finish his point.

"Yahanda knew sooner or later this would happen and from three days yesterday the father received various letters from the Kingdom of friends some of which contained applications for you ... so Ayahanda called you here because she wanted to ask you which of these proposals would you accept?"

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