48 Preparation for the Birthday Party (1/2)

The next day most of the girls spent their time by walking around or looking at the flowers in the garden. Jun Hua stayed at the garden when Fan Lanying came over to accompany her. The girl kept on talking about her experiences with Ming Hui the day before.

”With you having not learned etiquette, are you going to be alright?” Jun Hua asked suddenly.

Fan Lanying pursed her lips. ”I don't want to learn it and Princess Hui said that I could accompany her, so I don't have to be worried.”

Jun Hua nodded. Although the disparity in their etiquette would be apparent, with Ming Hui at her side, who would dare to mock her? Besides, Fan Lanying was not one to care about these kinds of things. What she wanted was to become a great female general in the future and probably lead her own soldier.

”What did you prepare for her birthday present?”

These things were quite tricky because as a princess, Princess Ming Hui didn't lack anything. A lot of girls would only send presents for formality but knowing Fan Lanying, she would surely think of something special.

Fan Lanying hesitated for a moment. ”I'm thinking about playing a piece of music for her because my mother would surely prepare other gifts for her. I don't really know if she would like it or not.”

”I'm sure she will,” Jun Hua answered.

”Really? Won't I make a joke out of myself?” Fan Lanying was worried. Usually, she wouldn't care about what people thought about her, but Princess Hui was her friend and she was really kind to her. Fan Lanying wanted to repay her but she was not sure what to do about that.

”Don't worry, no one will laugh at you. And I'm sure that your skills have improved during the time you spent learning with her,” Jun Hua consoled her friend. They have been learning for almost 3 weeks now and it would be weird if there was no improvement at all.

”Thank you,” Fan Lanying said seriously. ”What about you? What will you give for her?”

”Me?” Jun Hua was not really sure about it but if she was to give her something, she could only think of one thing. ”It's a secret.”

”You won't even tell me?” Fan Lanying said, feeling disappointed.

Jun Hua smiled, she was only teasing Fan Lanying. There were several reasons why she could not tell Fan Lanying and it would be best if she knew about it from Ming Hui herself. That is, if she wanted to tell her.

”Let's head to the training room. I have asked Princess Hui permission to use it.”

”Why do you want to go there?” Jun Hua said confused.

”Of course, to train my body. I'm already itching to move around,” Fan Lanying grinned.

Jun Hua stared at her blankly. This tomboy truly didn't know her place and she would do anything she likes! Not that Jun Hua never secretly trained though, but she would never do it in a broad daylight and at the place where many people might see her.

She wasn't able to hold Fan Lanying back, thus Jun Hua can only follow after the girl. Fan Lanying happily changed into her training clothes and took out her wooden dagger. This time Jun Hua was really wondering where she was keeping the weapon. When they arrived to the palace, their belongings have all been inspected. Did the princess allow her to bring that wooden dagger?

Fan Lanying started to move her body and attacked the air. Jun Hua studied her movements and she had to admit that Fan Lanying was talented. She still could not compare to 'Jun Min' though. However, for a girl who never went to a real war, she was really good.