True to his word, XJ went to visit XYZ the next day. Much to her delight, he had an extra flute just for her. Laughing at her excitement, XJ said, "Ever since you told me you wanted to learn the sword and the flute, I've been looking for time to make one for you."

XYZ stopped prancing around and turned her big eyes on her brother, "You made it?"

XJ: "Yes, I thought it would be a better motivation. Shall we start?"

XYZ immediately calmed down and sat down on a char. For the next half hour, XJ taught XYZ how to hol the instrument and how to play some basic notes. Surprisingly, XYZ learned fast. She played the flute quite well for a beginner.

XJ: "Wow XYZ! You sure have 'Fang' jia blood in you! You're really good!"

XYZ: "I am? Really? (when XJ nodded) But I'm still not as good as you are! Can you play a song for me?"

XJ played away like the true virtuoso that he is. When he finished, brother and sister heard the sound of clapping and the front door opened to reveal LFY and Qing-er.

XYZ quickly rose and said, 'LFY ji xiang. (basic polite greeting)"

LFY, "Who was that playing?"

XJ: "Hui LFY, shi wo. (Replying LFY, it's me)"

LFY turned to him, "Oh? And you are…"

XYZ: "Nai nai (grandma), he's my brother!"

LFY, "So this is Xiao Jian! I've heard a lot about you. That was beautiful music. Qing-er told me you played well, but now that I've heard you in person, I'd say you play beyond well!

XJ: " XJ thanks LFY. (he turned towards Qing-er) And thank you for your compliment."

Qing-er blushed and mumbled that the compliment was well deserved. As the two young people stared at each other, LFY caught their look and saw Qing-er's blush. She understood and smiled a tiny bit.

To XYZ, she said, "XYZ, I see you are holding a flute as well."

XYZ nodded, "Shi, nai nai (Yes, grandma), XJ was just teaching me how to play."

LFY, "Oh?"

XJ snapped out of his trance, "Hui LFY, zheng shi (Replying LFY, exactly). And I have to say, she's doing really well."

LFY, "Really now? XYZ, I came today to ask you why you didn't come to Ci Ning Gong this moring, but I see that you have quite a talented guest. So, I won't hold it against you. But, just promise me that once you learn, you'll play for me."

XYZ, "Shi, XYZ zun ming. (Yes, XYZ follows orders)"

LFY, "Good. Qing-er, why don't you and XYZ skip your lesson today. She seems to have another teacher here. Let us retire."

Qing-er snapped out of her reverie and followed LFY out. But before she went out the door, she turned back and grinned shyly at XJ.

After they left, XYZ turned to XJ, "Ge, do you really like her?"

XJ: "Yes, XYZ (and he told her what happened the night of her wedding)."

XYZ grinned her biggest grin, "Well, I know she likes you too. You've got to tell her!"

XJ: "I…"

Just then, a servant entered, "Huang Zhu Ge Ge, Huang Shang sent nu cai to invite XJ da ye to his study."

XJ: "Yes, I'll come. (to XYZ) Be sure to practice. I don't want you forgetting what you've learned."

XYZ: "Don't worry, I'll practice. Oh, and don't think we're done talking!"

XJ blinked at her and then hurried to follow the servant out.

In Huang Shang's Study

HS: "So you're XJ. Zhen is pleased to meet you after all ZW and XYZ said about you."

XJ: "I'm afraid I'm not worthy enough."

HS: "But you are. You helped keep zhen's favorite sons and daughters safe and gave them shelter. Besides, are you not XYZ' brother?"

XJ: "Xie, HS."

HS: "No, no, it is zhen who should thank you. But enough of that. YQ tells me you hope to open a school? Zhen thinks it's a wonderful idea. Education is a fine thing. But tell zhen, what kind of people do you wish to teach?"

XJ: "Hui HS, anyone, especially the homeless children."

HS: "Oh?"

XJ: "Shi HS. Genius can be found in the poorest places."

HS: "That's right. XYZ came from that world after all. Oh yes, zhen is also confused about another thing. Are you sure XYZ is your sister?"

XJ: "Truthfully, no, I'm not sure. But I don't need to be sure." And he says his favorite line.

HS nodded his head, "I see you'll have no problem passing the examination for your permit. ZW was right, you really are a 'cai ren'! Are you sure you don't want a court position?"

XJ: "Yes. I've liver too long in the world."

HS: "Ni huo de ne me xiao sa. (You live such a natural and unrestrained life) I must say even I'm a little jealous."