Bonds forged-2

After listening to Anshi pouring his heart out Pei Jin expresses his view "Prince Anshi.. benwang is satisfied that Khan has awakened and wants to mend their ways.. benwang indeed has learned of the matter and like you said though the fault was their it was of past.. after the victory Nanling has never pondered in the past happenings..

All these years khan has indeed been on good terms with no problems.. and with you having the helm benwang knows it will continue in the good path.. as long as your actions and words are of same mind and length you need not worry of facing wars and problems from Nanling.. though we have resource and best of generals we are not killing maniacs.. we too value peace and life as much as you all do.. you can be at ease"

Anahi's anxious heart eases after hearing to Pei Jin. After the news of Pei Jin's entitlement and betrothal they were feeling nervous on the possibility of war Nanling may decide. But now with Pei Jin saying to be at ease he was sure that Nanling didn't have any such intentions. He wanted thank but had to stop himself on seeing that the group left behind was nearing them.

Pei Zhang was unhappy with his brother for leaving him with their enemies. Thankfully Shiyou seemed to be in his own world and Xiuzhi was quite amiable to talk too. Finally after some time Shiyou's excuses himself by saying he had something to talk with his sister. With him gone both Pei Zhang and Xiuzhi were more relaxed and started to chat with more ease till they rejoined the rest.

After regrouping they headed deeper to hunt while having casual talks and occasional laughs. Even the ever cold face Pei Jin had a small smile on his face as for Shiyou he didn't care.

On the other side Yusheng and the princesses were able to hunt some pheasants and wild hares. Most of them was killed by princess Chunhua and Yusheng as Jidan didn't have good knowledge in bow. As they went on the awkward silence and nervousness had long gone.

Princess Chunhua kept on praising Yusheng's archery sincerely while Jidan also would insert now and then her own compliments. Yusheng felt compared to Jidan Chunhua was more childish and straight forward while Jidan had mature mind with the ability to push and pull at right time and situation.

They decided to rest near the river ahead. After dismounting from their horse their maid servants prepared the blanket for them to sit while xiaoqing took out tea sets.

Chunhua says to Yusheng with envy "esteem lord.. you are so gracious that even your personal servant carry cloud pouch.." Yusheng laughs at her envious face "princess though servant but xiaoqing is also someone this lord feels close as ones family.. just a cloud pouch.."

Chunhua felt that beside being strong and talented Yusheng was also a kind and caring person and not haughty all the time. This Yusheng made her have more respect and fear. Finally she speaks solemnly and sincerely "esteem lord.. we Khans are not very bright compare to other people thus were muddled to go on war with Nanling.. we are more brawns than brains but these years we have improved a lot and striving hard for peace .. imperial brother is also a talented person with good head who for sure will make Khan kingdom better..

whatever past we had with Nanling.. never had we held any bad intention towards your esteem self and the valley.. at khan all the doctors pray you like god and believe to receive blessing on doing so.. though may sound selfish but this princess hopes for Khan to be on your good side..."

Yusheng smiles at the straight forwardness of Chunhua and sipping the tea answer backs "hmm.. this lord is happy to hear that Khan is heading with positivity....this lord can't deny the fact of being short tempered and heavy handed at times but also won't rashly and randomly attack and implicate people... though going as far as praying seems far fetched but this lord humbly accepts the wishes and respect given by people.. if available this lord will visit to Khan.."

Chunhua smiles brightly and pats her chest to become the best guide for her making Yusheng laugh. Measuring the good atmosphere Jidan also strikes conversation but first she suprised then by kneeling grandly to Yusheng.

"Esteem lord.. this princess thanks for your good words to ones imperial father... whatever benefits this princess has received was all because of your kind efforts..."bows and gives her sincere thanks. Yusheng helps her up and make her sit back "Princess no need to feel as you have owed something to this lord... this lord had just stated fact.. compared to your sister you are calm, composed have the ability to judge and act according to the situation and not to forget graceful.. you have what it takes to be a royal princess.."

Jidan listens to Yusheng's sincere words and with emotion replies "esteem lord... this princess won't hide the fact that like others this princess had intention to be on your good side for selfish reasons... but now this princess is sincere to have good bonds with your esteem self... this princess has learned a lot from your esteem self..your esteem self may have not realised but without a doubt your esteem self has the power to attract attention even change ones personalities.

One cannot help but awe at your composure, strength and insight... this princess unlike princess Chunhua be confident and say huajin desires peace as we all the the unsaid truth but it is not a lie that like Khan people and doctors of huajin including royal family definitely have hush praises and rever your esteem self like a god.. this princess shamefully asks you to not have prejudice against the people of huajin"

Yusheng smiles "like this lord said.. you are a good princess.. this lord takes the sincere feelings of people of huajin.. and will not hold ill feelings for the common people.. regarding to politics we have yet to come to a bitter conclusion... but as long as one remains of pure intent and soul this lord is confident of those people not being implicated..

Hence.. princess though your status demands a lot from you.. do not forget to live fullest... life is long yet short.. unpredictable and fickle.. like slipping sand from fist you never know how the time passes by.. just be you and enjoy the phases and changes of life"