Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

While Nan Si Qiao did say about this in the past, Nan Hua didn't really think about it back then. But with Mu Fei Xin saying the same thing and now Nan Si Qiao repeated it again, it only dawned to Nan Hua that time was ticking.

She would turn 13 soon.

There were only two to three years' time before her marriage because Long Qian Xing was four years older than her and not five. (males turn into adult when they are 20 years old while female when they are 15 years old)

Suddenly, Nan Hua felt that time was moving so fast.

"Ba." Feng Ao Qian squirmed a bit but his two hands were stretched to Nan Hua's face. There was a smile on his chubby face.

Watching the small baby moving about, Nan Hua's eyes showed a different kind of light. She was trying not to move so that she would not accidentally hurt Feng Ao Qian because of her strength.

"Hua'er?" Nan Si Qiao asked with a smile.

"Sorry Aunt, I'm just thinking a bit."

"What is it?"

"It's about whether I can still roam around after marriage or not," Nan Hua replied honestly.

"Why not?" Nan Luo was confused. "It's not like you're restricted to only staying in your house."

"I think that she's asking whether she can still participate in the war or not."

Feng Ao Kuai could guess that Nan Hua still wanted to fulfill her role as Nan Luo's shadow guard. However, her life after marriage would also be different because she would be staying in Long Family Residence.

There was no way war would be over in mere three years.

In fact, it might have only just started.

"That'll depend on what you want to do." Nan Si Qiao was silent for a while. "You can think about whether you want to go with your real identity or just use another identity when you're going out."

"But that means another person had to act as Hua'er!"

"Right…"

Nan Hua thought about her body double posing as her and somehow feel like she didn't want it to happen. It would only make things difficult…

Nan Si Qiao smiled when she saw Nan Hua in deep thought. She stretched her hand took Feng Ao Qian back. With this, Nan Hua's body no longer stay too stiff.

"Try not to only look at the big picture, Hua'er. When you're too focused on the big picture, you might tend to forget about the small picture." Nan Si Qiao held Feng Ao Qian tenderly. "Don't sacrifice your happiness."

Nan Hua blinked her eyes. She could see that Feng Ao Qian was happily stretching his chubby hands towards Nan Si Qiao. It was a very beautiful picture. One that would warm the heart of those who were looking.

Lowering her head, Nan Hua's eyes flickered. "Yes, Aunt."

Nan Luo pursed his lips when he saw Nan Hua like this. He knew that if they continued to talk about this matter, Nan Hua wouldn't be happy. "Aunt, do you thing Ah Qian will look more like Brother Kuai or Brother Si?"

"Neither."

"Really?"

"He's more sensible than Ao Si but not as worrying as Ao Kuai." Nan Si Qiao smiled brightly.

Feng Ao Kuai: "…"

For some reason, he felt that his mother was dissing him for being 'too' sensible. It seemed that his mother didn't like him for growing up too quickly. Though, there was nothing that Feng Ao Kuai could do because it was just how he ended up.

His mother didn't need to worry about him. However, it also made his mother worried because of a different matter.

*sigh*

"Oh right, Father leave some messages for you." Nan Si Qiao looked at the three of them. "He asks me to supervise you to have winter training in the backyard. The details are here."

She handed them a bamboo scrolls, which they read as quickly as possible.

Upon reading everything there, Nan Luo felt like howling. Feng Ao Kuai's face was a bit dark while Nan Hua was relatively calm. It was another hellish training where they might not even have enough sleep because they had to finish all the sets outside when the temperature was at the coldest point.

Another hellish training was waiting.

…

Time passed swiftly.

Snow began to cover the ground, but there was no rest for the children. Even during Nan Hua and Nan Luo's birthday, they still had to finish their training.

And in the middle of winter, Feng Ao Si finally came to Wind City. He had somehow taken care of the rebels in his area and allowed to rest with someone else taking care of the aftermath. On his return, there was also an official who brought an edict for them, telling them about their increase in ranks.

"100 men commander?" Nan Luo's lips twitched.

Feng Ao Kuai nodded as he looked at the message given to him. Both of them were given the ranks of 100 men commander. At the same time, they were tasked to stay under Great General Nan for the time being. While he had already expected this, it still excited him when he saw the formal message. After this, he would have to prepare himself for a long and brutal battles.

There was no more chance for him to retreat.

"You're not the only ones getting promotion." Feng Ao Si looked at the two of them with a grin. After not meeting for nearly three years, Feng Ao Si had grown much taller and bigger. He had turned 17 last Autumn and with his recent achievement, he was promoted to become a 1000 men commander.

"You're slow, Brother."

Feng Ao Si was speechless. He scoffed. "Let me see in the future what ranks you get when you're 17."

Nan Luo chuckled. There were still four years for him before he turned 17. He wanted to reach Long Qian Xing's rank at the very least.

Those who participated in this matter were all promoted. Long Qian Xing become 3000 men commander, Chi Song Lian become 4000 men commander, and some others also got their promotion.