Chapter 113: I’m back, Grandfather
113 I’m back, Grandfather
"Flower of the battlefield, that name truly suits you," Soujin remarked, acting unaware of how Jun Min hates the nickname.
Jun Min passed him a dark look. He had just found out upon reaching the capital that his name is famous with that nickname. It's a really grand nickname that he wished to bury deeply on the ground. Who in the world come with that nickname? He wished to kick and beat that person vehemently.
"I want to go home first. When is the celebration?" Jun Min asks. He never joins the celebration in the capital, which is why he's not really familiar with the tradition over here.
"Tomorrow."
"Got it."
After saying a few more things, Jun Min instructs Yabei to bring the soldiers back to the border and help Jun Qing in the matter of moving. While at it, he calls Fan Ying.
"General," Fan Ying hurriedly bows down in respect.
Jun Min heard from Yabei that Fan Ying is one of the commanders who achieve big result on this war. The other party fighting ability has increased by leaps and bound, coupled with his good leadership, he's a good commander. Because of Jun Min relation with Fan Lanying, he had taken notice of this man, but this time it's because of his achievement.
"You did great. You and the others excellent commander are given seven days leave in the capital. You may visit your family during this time."
"Thank you General!" Fan Ying is excited. Normally, their general would only pass them notice about this reward, but for him Jun Min comes personally. He knows that it's mainly because of his sister, but this reward is something he deserved.
After telling that to Fan Ying, Jun Min turned and leaves. His current status is not suitable to talk with Fan Ying much, but in the future it might change. He goes towards his family residence and walk in. His grandfather is already waiting for him.
"You little rascal, finally comes back home?" Jun Zhenxian chided, yet a smile never fades from his old face.
"Grandfather, I'm back," Jun Min laughed a bit. His grandfather is still the same as before.
"You have made me proud. Let's go inside and tell me what you have experienced."
Jun Zhenxian knows that Jun Min has wounded his shoulder, a deep one at that. He had sent people to search for medicine to make the mark disappear while Jun Min just shakes his head helplessly.
"I doubt that you're going to find it, Grandpa."
Jun Zhenxian looks troubled. "But, you're a girl, Jun Hua. You need to treat the wound."
"It's alright, with some medicine the mark wouldn't be so visible," Jun Min smiled. "There are things more important than this. That Lan Pan is active again."
"He's back? The Lan family is already pushing their luck."
"Yep, they are," Jun Min nodded.
"It seems things won't be as peaceful as before."
As Jun Min reunited with his grandfather, Soujin is ignoring his grandfather and only answering his mother question. Nanglong Souka is grumbling by the side, but he cannot make Soujin even reacted to his words at all.
"Soujin, maybe you need to talk with your grandfather more. He misses you," Qin Shie, Soujin mother, said in soft tone.
Soujin looks towards Nanglong Souka. "I bet he just loves to brag about me to his friends."
That was absolutely correct and Nanglong Souka cannot refute it. He just had bragging towards Jun Zhenxian for a few days. It's more correct to say that they are yelling towards each other of who is among their grandsons is the greatest. All in all, he just brags all day because the emperor gives him permission to leave early due to the matter had finished.
"Hmph, you little rascal, why are you keeps ignoring me?" Nanglong Souka said feeling dejected.
Soujin just give him sidelong glance before returning his attention towards his mother. Qin Shie gives helpless expression towards her father in law. She knows that Soujin still cannot forgive his grandfather. This is what makes their relationship grow awkward as time passes.
"Soujin, you're already 20. Do you have any girls in your mind?" Qin Shie changed the subject into one of the most worrying things for her. She had wished her son to get married and give her cute grandsons or granddaughters. But, Soujin never wants to get tied up with girls and didn't want to talk about this with his mother.
Soujin stopped his action. If talking about girls, usually he wouldn't have anyone he fancies. But today somehow he faintly remembers that silhouette of a little girl: A petite little girl who hides behind her brother to hide her talents.
Soujin stopped his thoughts and look at his mother, "No one."
"But you will soon turn 21…" Qin Shie feels that his son is keep on dragging this matter. If this keeps on, when will she get to meet her grandsons or granddaughters?
"Maybe later, mother," Soujin answered.
Soujin's answer didn't make Qin Shie retreat back. For a good one hour after that, she keeps on lecturing Soujin to find a girl he fancies and brings her home. Nanglong Souka is forced to hear the lecture in hope he could find good match for Soujin.
In Nanglong Souka mind, he wants to tell Qin Shie badly that Nanglong Soujin won't be able to get a lady that soon. All this boy knows is to swing his sword and play with his friends. Additionally, with his cold demeanor towards ladies, how many of them would willingly come to him? Oh wait, he remembers one that might be able to become his son's bride… but, she is currently not in this kingdom.