My words from me to you: Chapter 2 is up! Hope readers continue to support my 1st fanfic! Oh yeah, do review after reading. Thanks! :
"Shi wu ar ge" meant 15th prince in the chinese imperial era. Just for your convenience because I might use it in my story. Cheers!
Chapter 2
Neji stepped out of the sedan chair to see the Magistrate, his wife with a few maids and guards standing outside their mansion to greet and fetch the 19-year-old prince. They knelt down upon seeing Neji saying "My respects to 15th prince." Neji rushed forward to them, asking them to get up, doing away with the formal courteous greetings. Just then, the Magistrate remembered. He apologised to the 15th prince in a hushed tone. "Please do forgive me my Lord. Forgive me for not remembering to keep a low profile of your visit." "Please don't worry over that my Lord." Neji smiled. The Magistrate and his wife eyes widened having to hear that the 15th prince actually addressed the Magistrate as 'My Lord'. Having to guess what the couple was thinking, Neji added, "Do address me a Ning-er. It will be kind of awkward though. But please do." The Magistrate understood him and nodded, thinking "What a young fine man. Though he has power in his hands, he does not abuse it. No wonder he won so much honour among the civilians..."
They spoke friendily as they walked to the hall of the mansion. The Magistrate's wife could see the Magistrate was relieved and seems to feel at ease with the presence of the 15th prince. She smiled and said nothing. Suddenly she remembered something and became kind of flustered in her look. She apologised to Neji with a bow and hurried off to the rooms, leaving Neji nonplussed. Nevertheless, he continued his conversation with the Magistrate. "By the way, How do I address you my Lord?" Neji asked apologetically. "My surname is Yin with only a single name of Dai." The Magistrate answered waving his apology aside. Neji gave him a warm smile and both sat down in the big hall, enjoying their conversation.
"Where's your Missy?" the Magistrate's wife, Mrs Yin asked impatiently. The servant was tongue-tied. "She went...went...out, madam." She stammered. Just then, someone entered from the backdoor in the backyard of the mansion. Mrs Yin turned. It was her daughter. "Where have you been? Didn't I tell you that today the 15th prince is coming?" Mrs Yin asked her crossly. "I'm sorry mother. I'll go and offer Father and the 15th prince tea straight away." She apologized. "Be quick." Mrs Yin told her, shaking her head. But she felt rather fortunate having such a filial and virtuous daughter.
She carried a tray of teacups with a freshly brewed pot of tea entering the big hall. Neji noticed her coming in and saw that the way she carried herself was light and dainty. "My respects to 15th prince. Here's your tea." She said. Neji looked up upon hearing that gentle voice. "This is my daughter, Sakura." The magistrate introduced. It was the girl that Neji saw just now. Neji was dumbfounded. A funny feeling tingled in his blood. Sakura handed him his cup of tea politely. Neji stretched his hand, which wore a white jade ring, to take it. Their eyes met. Neji took no notice of where his hand was touching and accidentally took hold of her hand instead. Sakura dropped the cup of tea from the touch of the 15th prince's hand. Sakura looked away, blushing furiously in the face while Neji apologized to her repeatedly with a deep crimson colour glowing in his cheeks. Standing beside his master, Yosuke couldn't resist a giggle. Neji stared at him and then Yosuke stopped to avoid trouble. "Quick Xiao yue, clear up the mess." The magistrate ordered a maid. She quickly cleared up and left. "Do pardon my daughter for such carelessness." He apologized. "Oh, not at all. I should be the one apologizing." Neji answered, still holding on his gaze at Sakura. Sakura, who was still blushing, smiled at Neji and left. Slowly, but surely, he knew his feelings was growing for this young beautiful lady with dark hair and emerald green eyes...
