บท 78: 78. The arrival of friends
Shu Ya was on the bed with a seriously bad headache, but she feared to say anything to those people as she needed them in the morning to be fresh. A small frown appeared on her forehead as she thought about the last few weeks. It was clearly quite stressful, but she still had a headache how will everything go on.
With so many questions bothering her, she slowly closed her eyes and fell into unruly sleep. She dreamed strange things and when she heard steps passing her door she opened eyes and completely forgot what she was dreaming about.
A light knock could be heard on the door. Shu Ya slowly opened her eyes and called. ''Enter.''
Louli and Hualing walked in and with big smiles got close to her. ''Miss, we have good news. Mingli let us tell you that Mingyu and Shin Young just came back with many people following them. It seems an official will come to meet you so he asks if you could put on something... better.''
Suddenly a small smile appeared on Shu Ya's face. She already feared that's he won't be able to wear that dress as she liked it very much but she knew that next year it will be too small for her. ''Quickly, bring me the flower dress and help me with my accessories.''
While Hualing rushed to get dress Louli already prepared in the side room the warm water for her bath. She put a few drops of flower oil that Shu Ya brought with her and helped her wash quickly.
Luckily both women had quick hands so when she went to the main room she was already completely dressed up. Inside the main room stood one of the heaters so the temperature was comfortable enough for her to wear the dress.
As she sat there and waited Bolin entered the rooms and got astonished seeing her elegantly adorned. Wen Delun walked in and saw her in festive attire that made her look like a beautiful doll and went speechless. ''What happened to make your dress this beautifully? Is today some special day for you?''
Shu Ya pointed at one of the nearby chairs. ''I am awaiting guests so if you want you can busy me with small talk until the guest doesn't arrive. I fear I will get bored while waiting.''
He chuckled and they started talking about one of the plants she saw in her mother's book. They were deep in the conversation when suddenly a well-known voice could be heard outside the door. ''Miss, our guest just arrived.''
Shu Ya stood up from the chair and checked her dress then she looked at Wen Delun. ''Teacher, how do I look? Is my dress too wrinkled or maybe dirty somewhere? It would be embarrassing...''
He just smiled at her and shook his head as he glanced at her attire. ''You look cute. Don't worry. Everything is just fine.'' He wanted to to make a small joke with her but could see how nervous she seemed, so gave up on that.
Shu Ya slowly walked to the door and as Louli opened up her steps froze in motion. She almost fainted as she saw a crowd of people gathering inside her garden. Guards, servants, officials as it seems all orderly came in and calmly stood while a familiar man rushed towards her with a huge smile.
''Shu Ya, my child, I finally see you again.'' He was about to step further when a young person speeds up and almost jumped in front of Shu Ya.
She blinked with a pair of big eyes and suddenly a beautiful smile shone all over her face. ''You came as well?''
Qiang Ka stood there and sheepishly smiled at her. ''I begged father so long until all he could do is to let me come. My brothers wanted to come as well, but he was against that as a mother would then stay alone. By the way, they almost argued as well because of you.'' He got closer and winked at her while whispering. ''She wanted to come as well.''
She looked at Lord Ka with questions almost hanging all over her head. ''Why didn't she come as well. North might be colder, but I have a warm home and she wouldn't be so bored.''
Lord Ka came closer and patted her head. ''She has problems with her health and coldness like here in the north that lasts for many months would make her condition worse.''
She smiled brightly but then looked at the crowd behind him. ''These people...?''
Lord Ka soundly hit his head making Shu Ya and Qiang Ka chuckle as he turned around and saw a dark-looking man staring at him in anger. ''Sorry. Shu Ya, this is Great Physician of the Royal Hospital Shen Zihao and right next to him is Minister of Finance Ying Deming.''
Shu Ya politely bowed and then with astonishment stared at Shen Zihao. ''Oh. This person... We met before?''
Shen Zihao smiled brightly while everyone else stared at the two of them in astonishment. Even Lord Ka was curious. ''Child, how did you meat Great Physician?''
Shu Ya could see the small shake of his head and understood and looked at Lord Ka. ''At that time I was travelling this way, we met by chance. It was very short but he is quite... different than other people so it's hard to forget him.''
Even Ying Deming had to laugh as he pointed at Shen Zihao. ''Even this child remembered you only because of your strange antics. Zihao, you must change or people will think we have only crazy people in our government.'' He walked two steps towards Shu Ya and bowed. ''My name is Ying Deming and as Lord Ka already said I am Minister of Finances. Now as we introduced ourselves lets finish first official deals and then we can sit down and talk about everything else inside. I think my people are quite tired and would like to rest a bit.''
Shu Ya scratches her head and then start at Lord Ka that suddenly became silent and serious as he went as well to the crowd of people and pointe at the floor. She shrugged and was about to kneel on the floor when Louli jumped to put a big pillow under her knees.
Minister Ying Deming saw the little servant standing back to her place and bowing her head politely and nodded. ''You have well-behaved servants, that is good. Very good.'' For a moment he thought she was one of those unruly ones that usually are seeking for attention, but as it seems all servants in this garden stood still with bowed heads and waited for further commands. ''Very good indeed.''
Wen Delun came closer to Shu Ya and whispered. ''Kneel and after he finishes reading raise your hands over your head while still with head bowed down and say I accept gratefully.''
Shu Ya just nodded and slowly kneeled while the dress spread around her like flower making her look like a small fairy. Qiang Ka looked at her politely bowed head while her back was straights and admired her even more. But looking at her pale face and a few sweat pearls on her forehead he knew something was wrong especially after he saw her personal guards and servants glancing at her with worry.
It seems her health was not getting my better...
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