Chatper 47 – The Shadow on the Window and the Green Orange (2/2)

Xu Shi Ji was silent in the carriage and gloomy fire was burning in the depths of his pupils. It was not violent but rather cold. He noticed that some stuff was getting out of his control. Because of the letter sent from Mountain Virgin, he never really got to control the situation, but now it got even more strange.

He knew clearly why Chen Chang Sheng entered the Tradition Academy. He first thought that there was nothing much about this event, but now even if this was true, some people are trying to use this fact to start trouble. The people who were still loyal to the Royal Chen Family in the Tradition seemed to finally obtain a chance to overturn after all these years. How would this situation affect the Dong Yu General’s Mansion?

This thing was way too big, even if he was the most trusted General of the Divine Queen, he dared not step his foot into this pool. The only thing he knew was that if Chen Chang Sheng actually got pulled into that pool of dirty water, then no one could know about this marriage vow. At least it should be hidden for a few more days.

After these few more days, the southern powers would sent a representative group to the capital. The few dozens of students entering the Great Trial from the south are also in this group. Because of this, the next two nights of this year’s Ivy Festival would be delayed.

There was still a while for the Great Trial to come. The southerners broke the usual tradition and arrived at the capital few months early. This action started some suspicion and debate, but Xu Shi Ji knew clearly that the Divine Queen welcomed the arrival of this representative group.

Only a few people in the entire continent knew that the reason for the early arrival of the southern representative group was that they were preparing to propose on the Valentine’s Day.

Xu Shi Ji knew this because the southern representative was about to propose to his daughter.

He wouldn’t allow anyone or anything to interrupt this marriage.

Not Chen Chang Sheng, not that mysterious young girl, not anyone.

He didn’t care about the Tradition Academy, Heavenly Academy, or the old royal family and the darkness in the capital. He didn’t care about twists and plots. If anyone tried to interrupt this marriage, then he was not afraid to kill, even if they were people who shouldn’t be killed.

Since he had a good daughter, then nothing he did would harm him as long as he didn’t betray the Divine Queen.

Of course, if there were better ways to solve those unpredictable variables, such as Chen Chang Sheng and that young girl, then it would be nice. But first, he had to determine some things and ask some people to prepare.

“To the Orange Garden.” He said.

The carriage of the Dong Yu General’s Mansion moved slowly on the street and disregarded the strict curfew of the capital and rode towards the royal palace.

The Orange Garden is a garden not too far away from the royal palace. Although its acres of land wasn’t huge, many orange trees were planted there.

To be able to have a garden around the royal palace and plant the expensive orange trees, the owner couldn’t be an ordinary person.

That is the home of Lady Mo Yu.

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After returning to the Tradition Academy and standing beneath a tree around the lake, thinking back to the shadow on that carriage window, Chen Chang Sheng wasn’t in a good mood. He wanted to scream at the river but he was afraid to disturb the people living in the Herb Garden on the other side of the wall. He wanted to curse but noticed that his master or senior never taught him how to.

He turned around sadly and walked towards the library. On his way through the forest, he saw a orange tree and there were many new-born small fruits hanging on the branches. Instinctively, he plunked one down and ate it. His eyes and eyebrows then proceed to wrinkle due to the sourness of the fruit.

“Even you are going to bully me?” He kicked the orange tree and his breath got heavier.

Small oranges fell down like rain drops and a moaning was heard from the back of the tree.

Luo Luo rubbed her head and walked out. In her right hand was a lunch box and her left hand covered her mouth. Her face was filled with surprise as if she saw something strange.

Chen Chang Sheng was a little surprised as well. He asked, “didn’t you go back to sleep?”

Luo Luo answered, “Auntie Li prepared some late night snack and I was going to share with master.”

Chen Chang Sheng saw her expression and was confused, “Then why are you surprised?”

Luo Luo opened her wide eyes and answered sincerely, “I never knew that a character like master would have such a childish side as well.”

Chen Chang Sheng was a little embarrassed and walked towards the library.

A quiet voice was heard from the forest and it was affected by the sourness of the green orange.

“I only turn fifteen in a few months, so what if I have a childish side…..”