18 The Visitors (1/2)

Bai Family Courtyard

After their round in the bath, Bai Shen and his sister was now eating at their large courtyard. For the two of them, this was a blissful day. They were chatting and laughing as they told jokes and stories to each other. Their father who was at the door looking at them had a peaceful smile. He still told them that he already know their relationship, he wanted them to be the one who come and tell him.

”Sister close your eyes, I have a perfect gift here for you” with a gentle smile, Bai Shen said to his sister.

Slightly surprised that her little brother has a gift for her, Bai Mei closed her eyes in anticipation.

Bai Shen seeing his sister closed her eyes, took out something and put it in her hand. The soft and smooth hands of her sister makes his heart beats fast. He felt her sister slightly shivered when he touched her hands.

”Sister open your eyes” Bai Mei slowly open her eyes and look at her hands. There she saw a silver white hair pin with a phoenix design. There were also several glistening gems engraved on it. Her eyes turn watery as she look at the pin and her brother.

”I also have something for little brother, close your eyes and don't peek” gently holding the phoenix pin, she took out a golden necklace with a dragon design on it. She went behind her brother's back and put the necklace on his neck. Then she lean forward and kiss him lightly on his lips.

Bai Shen was surprised when he felt the sweet kiss on his lips. He opened his eyes and look at his sister who was looking down with her ears turn red. He took the pin in her hands and gently put it in her hair. The color of her hair and the pin compliment each other perfectly. As his sister was still looking down, he pulled her gently into a tight embrace. Bai Mei shivered and tightly hug him back. The two looks peaceful as they hug each other, they felt like they have the world at their arms.

After some time, the two release their hug and look at each others eyes. They both let out a small laughter as they hold hands. Their father on the side was shocked as he watch his two children act like a married couple. It was unknown how many times he have breath a helpless sigh. He just turn around and walk away leaving the two alone in their own world.

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At the gate of the Bai Residence

”Tell me who you are and what is your business in coming here!” a guard shouted as he stand in the front gate. A luxurious carriage was stopped right in front of him. Although he knew that the one inside must be from a powerful family, he still fearlessly shouted as he knew he the power of the Bai family behind him.

”We are from the Jiang Family, I wish to speak to Lord Bai about something important” a deep voice sounded from inside the carriage.