Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

The group of three went back to their respective quarter.

Nan Hua didn't really want to go anywhere. She spent her time sitting on the swing on the front yard. Her eyes were silently watching everything. Behind her, Xiao Yun was carefully pushing her from time to time.

It looked like a harmonious scene.

When it was night time, Nan Hua saw Hai Fa Nie walked towards her direction. The way she swayed her body made her looked like she could fall at any time because the wind was too strong.

"First Young Miss Nan," Hai Fa Nie greeted with a smile.

"Miss Hai," Nan Hua replied succinctly.

"The night is cold. Wouldn't it be better for First Young Miss Nan to stay inside to keep warm? First Young Miss Nan had just come back from a long journey. You must be tired," Hai Fa Nie said in soft tone.

Nan Hua looked at Hai Fa Nie with a calm expression that betrayed none of her thoughts. "Miss Hai is very attentive. I'm a bit bored, so I thought of staying here to have a short walk, Miss Hai."

"Is that so?" Hai Fa Nie walked towards the tree. "In that case, do you mind if I accompany you, First Young Miss Nan?"

"I don't mind, Miss Hai."

Behind her, Xiao Yun was looking at Hai Fa Nie with wariness. She could sense that Hai Fa Nie was not here with good intention. There was a slightly strange feeling this woman exuded from time to time, making one confused about her real intention.

No matter what, Xiao Yun would never let anyone had a chance to harm Nan Hua.

"Thank you."

Hai Fa Nie arrived before the tree and leaned naturally. Her posture looked slightly lazy yet somewhat seductive.

If the one who stood before her was a man, he might have long been attracted by Hai Fa Nie's movement.

"Miss Hai is not tired either?" Nan Hua asked back.

Hai Fa Nie blinked her eyes when she heard the question. Her hand naturally moved to her mouth as she let out a giggle. "I'm not tired yet, First Young Miss Nan. Seeing the sky from this position is very nice."

"Is it?"

Nan Hua then looked at the sky as if she was thinking whether Hai Fa Nie was saying the truth or not. Her movement was lazy and slow, but it was actually one that was filled with vigilance.

After a while, Xiao Yun spoke out, "Miss, it's getting colder. Would you like this servant to bring you a coat?'

"I'll just head inside." Nan Hua noticed that Hai Fa Nie didn't want to talk and merely watched the sky. It confirmed that this young woman was actually tasked to be the night guard for her.

That was to prevent her from going anywhere they didn't want her to be.

"Thank you for accompanying me today, Miss Hai."

"It's my pleasure, First Young Miss Nan."

Nan Hua curtsied then walked into the quarter. Hai Fa Nie looked in the direction where Nan Hua went before heading out calmly. However, her way of walking still exuded the sense of pity that didn't match her status at all.

"Miss…"

"You can stay outside, Xiao Yun."

"Yes, Miss."

Staying inside her room, Nan Hua walked naturally to her bed before sitting down. Her gaze was deep as she called out, "Ku."

"Miss."

A shadow stood not far from the table. The young woman named Ku was one of the dancers who Nan Hua found back then in Wind City. At that time, she and another girl was so skinny and short that they looked much younger than their real age.

After getting better meal, they did grow a bit taller. However, they had lost too much nutrition when they were younger, making them unable to grow up to their supposed height. Even now, Ku didn't look much different compared to Nan Hua.

"Tomorrow, you'll be replacing me in this room." Nan Hua looked at Ku. "Wear the mask."

"Yes."

Amongst the two young girls whom Nan Hua found back then, Ku was the younger ones. At the same time, she was also the one with the most similar height and figure to Nan Hua. Though their faces were completely different from one another.

This was a plan that Nan Hua had prepared for some time.

Since she wanted to be able to roam around without leaking out her real identity, there should be someone who could replace her and acted as if 'Nan Hua' was in the safe place all the time.

That was where Ku would be placed.

"Familiarize yourself with the layout and the guards."

"Yes, Miss."

As Ku disappeared into the shadow once more, Nan Hua laid on the bed.

The Hai Family was a bit interesting. However, she had no intention of playing around with them for so long.

By tomorrow, her force would be ready.

When they made their move, she would also make her move.

…

The next day.

Everyone was busy preparing for the second prince's arrival.

The Capital City was not that far, but it was impossible for the second prince, Prince Yang Lu, to directly fled towards Kuai City when he heard the news of his mother's death. It took him some time before he could depart.

Everyone didn't dare to neglect their duties. Even though they knew that they were supposed to be mourning, it was impossible for them not to pay respect when the second prince arrived.

A lot of people were very afraid.

If they accidentally offended the Second Prince, they would die miserably.

"Hua'er, here."

Nan Hua stood beside Nan Luo while her dark clear eyes were looking at the majestic procession that was coming towards their direction.

Even though the second prince, Prince Yang Lu, came in a hurry, there were still a lot of people who came with him. Many horses came to their sight with the flags of the prince raised high, informing others that someone important had come. Seeing their imposing manner, a lot of civilians were already so scared that they didn't dare to raise their body from kowtowing.

*neigh*