198 Fulfillmen (1/2)

In the last two days, Rin stayed bedridden, eating warm foods, drinks, and reading books. For the first time in a while, she was able to relax a little. Every so often, General Guo and Bai Han would stop by before leaving to go train the Bai troops.

Currently, Rin was chewing on red dates while sitting in the Bai Manor pavilion. A thin woven blanket was placed over her frail shoulders as she picked another date up with her slender fingers.

”Don't think because I'm not watching, I don't notice you slacking off. Remember the closest targets are usually the hands and arms. The faster you remove the sword from your opponents' hands, the more advantages you have. Don't be shy to kick their legs if you need to.”

Standing in front of the girl resting in the pavilion, Aiguo wiped the sweat from his forehead and clutched the sword in his hand.

”Right.” He nodded his head.

Aiguo continued cutting the air with his sword as if there were an opponent in front of him. His gaze was perceptive as he struck from left to right.

While he continued to train, Rin ordered a maidservant to deliver a wet cloth to her. She wiped the sticky red date residue from her fingers before taking a sip of the ginger and brown sugar drink. She licked her sweetened lips.

”That's enough.” Rin gently set her teacup down. ”You can retire for today.”

Aiguo's movements came to a halt. He swept his gaze to Rin and frowned somewhat.

”Did I do something wrong?” He couldn't help but ask.

Rin glanced down at him and sighed. ”No, you did well today. But it's not good to overwork yourself too much. Otherwise, you're incapable of training for the next day.”

Master Qiu said these words to her. Hopeless to hear, but true.

Aiguo had wanted to say something, but upon seeing the girl's pale complexion, he kept his mouth shut. He nodded his head and collected his sword before leaving with a lowered head.

Rin watched his movements and gave out a helpless sigh.

”Let us go.” She informed the maidservants, who nodded their heads and helped collect the pits of red dates and tea.

”Rin.”

Just as she stood up to leave, she suddenly heard a deep and low voice call her name. Lifting her head, she glanced at the figure walking toward her.

”An Sun,” Rin naturally smiled with a small nod in her head.

The young man stepped toward in her in only a few strides until he was a few inches away. His dark, gray eyes peered down at the girl before him.

Today, she was clothed in a light yellow dress with a light blue outer layer embroidered with flowers. The colors only seemed to make her complexion appear even fairer, but the bright cleverness in her eyes contradicted the fragileness.

Seeing how she appeared better than before, his heart was at ease.

”Do you mind if I speak with you for a moment?” An Sun asked.

”Are you feeling better?”

The deep voice caused Rin to look up.

She smiled softly and nodded. ”I'm very well now.”

”I saw you cough blood.” An Sun frowned, his voice unable to conceal his displeasure.

Rin looked at his scowling expression and sighed. ”It's nothing to worry about. It's just an old illness that happens to resurface once in a while.”