43 Goodbye (2/2)
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Suyin had entered the manor of Feng. Although Junli's mother was not home at the moment, there were many servants and maids walking around to prepare a ceremony of some sort. Suyin walked down the corridors until she saw a familiar face---Shao Feng!
”Shao Feng!” Suyin happily said, dashing to him.
”Ah... Su--” He looked around in case people looked at them. ”Han Suyin!” He whispered quietly to her. She laughed as well as little Shao Feng.
”I have some great news! Young Master Junli had allowed me and my mother stay here!” He happily said. ”After you left, my mother told me everything and wanted to apologize to you.”
”Ah... heh heh... it's my fault for being so impulsive.” She scratched the back of her head because she was embarrassed about her actions.
”You dare to come here to say hello to my young servant while ignoring me?” Another voice called out. Suyin and Shao Feng turned around to see Junli come in with a smile on his face.
”Junli!” Suyin said, waving at him.
”Sir Shu. It's nice to see you again.” Jiayi politely bowed to Suyin.
Right... the only one who didn't know about her identity was Jiayi. She nodded her head, grinning.
”What's the occasion here?” Suyin asked, looking at the elegant pottery and plants that servants were walking back and forth.
”My mother's coming home in a couple of days so we are setting up a little party. Would you like to come over?” Junli asked.
”Ah.” With a bittersweet smile, Suyin shook her head. ”I.... actually came here to say goodbye to you all.” She said with a sad tone. ”I'm thankful to meet you all and there's nothing more than sincere words of appreciation for what you all have done for me.” She bowed to them all.
”Ah-- it's okay--” Shao Feng tried to stop Suyin from bowing but Junli quickly walked up to her and held her shoulders.
”If you have anything that troubles you, you are always welcome to stay here,” Junli stated. ”Anything and anytime. Just tell me and I'll go out my way.”
Suyin was surprised but nodded as she smiled. ”My husband and I will be leaving tonight so I just came here to say my goodbyes”
With a couple of exchange in words with Shao Feng, Junli, Jiayi, and Shao Feng's mother (who rested in one of the rooms), Suyin had learned that Shao Feng is taking care of his mother with the help of Junli who hired a medical doctor by her side. Although Jiayi didn't know where the key had disappeared, Junli suggested to Jiayi that it was best to not look for it because he knew his disease and did not mind it at all. Of course, Jiayi still does not know that Suyin is a girl because she had left to help the others set up the manor for Junli's mother...
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With Suyin looking out the little cloth window in the carriage, the night sky was the only thing that can be seen. Suyin had made friends who actually supported her as a woman. If only everyone was like that.
Through this whole time in the carriage, Qin Fuhua was looking at her (of course, they are sharing one carriage after all). He didn't need to stay as the identity of Tienzheng, so Qin Fuhua had taken off his mask, revealing his true face to the others (and of course, Suyin wasn't even affected by this).