The Birth of the War Goddess

I get woken up at dawn for a light breakfast full of flowery delicacies... I'm really tired still, but I have to pretend the opposite.

-How was you day yesterday, my little one?-

-Good morning mother- I greet her entering the room, seating in front of her who's pouring me warm tea

-It really was a beautiful day but it did tire me out a little bit-

-Oh I can imagine... For frail creatures like us...

I can't even walk half the marked and I already need a 2 days break from society...

I don't understand how you can walk so much Lai'Er-

-Maybe it's just the young age mother... Or a gift from my prosperous father-

-That could be true... You mother is not young anymore ah...

That's why you have to marry soon, I can't take good care of you anymore... Only the joy of little children to spoil would help alleviate my old aching bones...-

This is how the day starts.

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I get thrown into a lukewarm rose-honey bath while my hairs get cleaned with rice water...

After so, a doctor examine my overall health, suggesting different relaxing and smoothing substances with whom they massage my whole body.

I spend the whole day reviewing names and genealogy of many son of nobles...

-Miss Ying ChangLai... Let's see them once again...

Who is the son of minister GuaZhou?-

-The son of Minister GuaZhou is Xing, an apprentice accountant by the Royal Palace in the resources section...-

-Mhn good... Then which one of them is an heir for a commercial company?-

-That's Li Shui who's father, Li Rong, own a naval company which whom they import materials from many exotic islands and own a big part of the fishing market too in his region-

-Who rules the neighborhood region and who is their heir?-

-Feng Hong who's heir is named Feng Hua, known for his delicate beauty and interest in art... He shouldn't be difficult to remember, we had many occasions to share time with eachother-

-Ok then let's go to more difficult ones...-

After reviewing again and again many different Nobles and their sons I finally have some time alone...

I head for the inside garden of my house getting some Lily biscuits while reading a book.

It's not really interesting but it's the typical love story of a young lady and an intrepid hero... I need to learn how to please others afterall.

Not that the endless lessions of etiquette aren't enough but it has to feel real...

I can't just sing good without teary eyes right? Or at least this seems to work in moving other so...

"The girl parted her Rosy lips as if to tell him a last goodbye... But the sadness in her expression was too much to bear...

That delicate soul who should only ever be with her mam who makes her happy...

Being instead crying Crystal tears for her love...

He couldn't bare such a sight... He must protect her, he must be back for her!"

-So this is how to make them grow attached...- I mentally take note about it: Rosy lips and a longing expression... Well as long as it works tonight.

-What is my favorite daughter doing?- I gasp -Father! You scared me...- I actually heard him meters away...

His breath is way too heavy to think he was a soldier back in the days

-And please don't say such things so casually... It's embarrassing... I do not deserve so much love-

-You deserve even more than this dear...-

He sits beside me -So, What are you doing here all alone?-

-Nothing much... Reading a book and having a light snack... I will have to go get ready soon-

-Yeah it is already early afternoon... If we want to reach the Feng Mansion before dinner we'll have to depart early...-

He stares into the sky where a dragonfly pass by

-I heard that many important names from afar will attend, some even had to sleep at the residence being their home too far!-

-Oh could this really just be a banquet to share the company? It almost look like a coronation-

-Ah dear daughter... Such banquets often happens for us men to discuss business from many regions, but I suppose this time our dear Feng Rong had something in mind... Could he be trying to have his son find a woman on his own?

Or maybe an important announce to do...- He says lost in thoughts scraping his beard

-But both father and son are extravagant we all know that! It could very much be that he just feels alone haha!-

-Yes, it's really possible- I smile, he steals a biscuit and gets up

-Well well! I shall go greet your brother who is coming home just for this event...

You have a nice rest my dear here alone- he tease me

-Peizhi'Ge is back?!- I try to control myself not to scream

-Yes yes... Don't worry you will have time to meet with you "Pei'Ge" before we leave... I'll make sure of that- he wave leaving

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It's now time to get ready.

The belt keeps getting tighter and tighter -Madam... Gao... I can't breathe...-

-This will help showing your full chest Miss... You have to hold on-

-S sure...- I say holding onto the wardrobe corners to fight all that pulling

There's a knock on the door

-Lai'Er?- I know that warm velvety voice...

my eyes begin shining with excitement -Ah!Come in-

My beautiful brother, fully dressed in an elegant noble blue attire, enterz the room

-Oh it's young master PeiZhi!- the maids all beging screaming his name circling him trying to catch his attention

-It's a pleasure to see you all again but... Could I have some time with my little sister?- his charming smile melts everyone's heart so they quickly leave

-Uh... Womens are always clinging on me wherever I go- he sigh shrugging his shoulders

-You can't blame them, my brother is not just one of the most beautiful men in the whole kingdom... But an elegant raffinate man who treats his sword as a flower-

-Lai'Er... You know you can drop the pleasing around me- he smiles fixing a lock of hair falling on my face

-I lost track of what is my own will and what is not a long time ago, Pei'Ge... This is just how I am now- I smile

-I understand... The life of a woman does have its own difficulties afterall...

Are you nervous for tonight? Everyone is expecting you to accept a few proposal- his smiles fades

-I'm not, I already have a few candidates in mind actually...-

-Don't Tell me again about that weird plan of yours please...- he pinch his nose bridge annoyed

-Well...-

-I refuse to see such a thing happens, we are talking about your future Lai'Er...! If you really do not care about who then I can try to find you a good job at the Palace...

I know a few people of high rank who can help me, but please don't lock yourself up-

-Wouldn't be the same in the Palace?-

-I'll think about something... Just try to earn some time... Don't chose anyone yet-

-I'll do my best Pei'Ge-

-Ah! don't give me that look... You still are my little sister after all, I'm really jealous ok!? I wouldn't let even the most rightful man on

Earth have you. Let's go I'll accompain you to the carriage- he hugs me