”No, there’s none.” Old Master Nan looked at his grandson in amusement. “Not for us at the very least.”

”Then…”

”The three of you will follow me to the frontline soon.” Old Master Nan narrowed his eyes. “The other kingdoms might make their moves after this winter had passed.”

The reason why they hadn’t made their move was obvious. Shi Long Kingdom was busy with their southern border against some tribes there. There has been some conflict there. Wei Da Kingdom and Zhang Xu Kingdom had some conflict with each other in their border. The other two kingdoms were also busy with their own problems.

But once their problem was solved, they might target Fei Yang Kingdom.

Which is why Old Master Nan had known that they might need to stay at the border for a long period of time after this.

”Me too?” Feng Ao Si was stunned. He thought that he would be following his father again.

”Yes, General Feng had agreed.”

”I understand.”

At this time, a servant came and quickly kneeled. “Master, there are some people who are coming here to discuss about the next placement.”

”I’ll be there.” Old Master Nan felt his temple throbbed when he thought about this. “Ah Si, Ah Kuai, Ah Luo, you three come with me. You need to learn about these matters.”

”Yes, Grandfather.”

”Yes… How about Young Commander Long?” Nan Luo asked, glaring dagger towards Long Qian Xing.

”I have already received my next order.” Long Qian Xing smiled while cupping his fist. “Let me stay and talked for a brief moment with Hua’er, Great General Nan. I haven’t been able to talk with her for a long time.”

Both Feng Ao Kuai and Nan Luo showed their hostility when they heard what Long Qian Xing said. They didn’t want to see him staying with Nan Hua even for a second longer. It hurt their eyes to see him with her.

Old Master Nan furrowed his eyebrows. “What do you say about this, Hua’er?”

”I would like to talk with Brother Long for a moment, Grandfather,” Nan Hua replied softly.

Brother Long.

For some reason, Long Qian Xing liked this form of address as there was a trace of warmth in his eyes. He didn’t realize it himself but his smile turned wider when he heard Nan Hua agreeing to his request.

Hearing Nan Hua’s answer, Old Master Nan resisted the urge to smash the young man in front of him. He looked at Long Qian Xing deeply before turning his head away. “Please be mindful of your position, Young Commander Long. I’ll be back soon.”

”Yes, Great General Nan.”

”Hua’er, if he dares to do anything, just yell my name. I’ll come as fast as possible!” Nan Luo whispered at Nan Hua.

Nan Hua blinked her eyes.

Even if Nan Luo didn’t come, she believed that she could protect herself. Besides, Long Qian Xing wouldn’t hurt her at all. They were in Old Master Nan’s territory. If he didn’t behave, there were more than enough shadow guard to eliminate him many times.

”Luo, come on.”

”Ok.”

The three of them followed their grandfather and left.

Nan Hua glanced at Long Qian Xing who beckoned for them to enter the side garden. “Let’s take a seat, Hua’er.”

”En.”

Walking side by side, the two of them entered the side garden. There was a table and several chairs prepared there, which the two used after the servants cleaned the snow. The servants tactfully left after leaving a plate of fruits on the table.

”Miss, would you like some tea?” Xiao Yun asked carefully.

”Brother Long, would you like some tea?”

”There’s no need.” Long Qian Xing was still smiling politely, exuding the appearance of a refined gentleman.

”You may leave.” Nan Hua noticed that Xiao Yun still stayed. It was clear that Xiao Yun would only listen to her words and not any stranger.

”Yes, Miss.”

With Xiao Yun left, there were only two people in the spacious garden. Long Qian Xing took the fruit and a small knife. “Are you alright, Hua’er?”

Nan Hua blinked her eyes. “I’m fine, Brother Long.”

”There won’t be anyone who would dare to harm you anymore.” Long Qian Xing had finished cutting the apple in front of him. It was sliced into several pieces in the form of a small bunny.

”En.” Nan Hua knew that Long Qian Xing must be saying about the matter of the Hai Family Rebellions. He had heard that she was in that city that day even though she was reported to do nothing. It was really good that the Hai Family people didn’t plan to do anything to Nan Hua or Ku might be forced to make a move.

Things would get ugly if it developed that way.

Long Qian Xing pushed the plate that was now filled with bunny shaped apples. “Would you like some?”

Looking at the shape of the apples, Nan Hua knew for sure that he must have purposely cut it this way for her. If it was not for her, there was no way he would possibly cut an apple like this.

Nan Hua nodded and picked the apple nearest to her, eating it slowly.

In front of her, Long Qian Xing watched as Nan Hua ate slowly. Because Nan Hua had been under Nan Si Qiao’s teaching, she knew the proper etiquette for noble lady, making her look elegant.

Though, in Long Qian Xing’s eyes, she was more adorable rather than elegant.

”Hua’er.”

”Yes?” Nan Hua raised her head. Her dark obsidian eyes were staring straight at Long Qian Xing.

”I won’t be staying in the Capital City for a long time this time,” Long Qian Xing said in a low tone. “Grandmother miss you greatly. Would you like to pay a visit for my grandmother before I leave?”

”Okay.”

Nan Hua didn’t have any problem visiting Old Madam Long. She hadn’t seen the other party in a long time because she was not in the Capital City. It would only be appropriate for her to pay her a visit.

Long Qian Xing smiled. He extended his hand and patted her head tenderly. “I’ll be waiting for you, Hua’er.”

”HEY, HANDS OFF!”