1314: A Thousand Peonies Bloom
Arrest and Forgiveness

Morning at Liu's residence.

The guard who was knocked unconscious by Zhang finally regained his senses. Where'sisthis? What the hell happened to me? His eyes were wide open considering the incident last night that had happened to him. The robbers took me. I need to get out of here and report it to you!

Every effort he made to get out of the warehouse. His hands and feet are still tied. His mouth could not scream because it was smothered. Finally he tried to approach the door and pounded her from the inside using his shoulder. I hope someone walks by here and hears me.

Timing appropriate. Two guards crossed the barn that morning and heard a noise from inside.

“Eh... Did you hear that? What's behind this door? His voice is so rowdy,” said one person.

“True, let's just open it,” replied the other guard.

As soon as they opened the barn door, how surprised they found his friend who was in a condition of being held captive. “A-what is this?” the two guards panicked. They rushed to untie the bond that was on the guard.

“Help me to meet the master,” pinta keeper who has just been released from captivity.

The guards met Mr. Liu and told him the truth. After hearing the guard's story, Mr. Liu became shocked not dumbstruck.

“A-what did you say? How can?” Master Liu immediately ran towards the warehouse to make sure his secret room was safe. The evidence is still there. Don't let them get it!

Once there, he realizes that his secret room has been ruffled. He opened the drawer of the table where he kept the evidence with trembling hands. As soon as the drawer opened, his body became limp because the evidence was no longer there.

If the evidence reaches the court, then my history is finished! Who exactly is behind this incident? Wh-what's possible...

Unfinished Master Liu muttered, his guards came following him inside, and delivered the bad news that the soldiers from the court office had come to pick him up along with Wu Fengying.

“A-what did you just say? So, all this is the plan. Huh..” Mr. Liu is sitting limp. His legs seemed to be limp, unable to bear the sudden attack that was able to knock him down.

Meanwhile, Liu Han Ji had just received Shuwan's letter. He opened the brown envelope very gently, and was not yet aware of what was going on with his family.

Young Master Liu, Han Ji... Although it has only been a few days since you studied Guzheng with me, but you have shown quite good progress. I admire her.

Han Ji smiled reading the praise from Shuwan. You can always say sweet, Shu’er. He refocused on reading Shuwan's letter.

However, what I want to say in this letter is not about the subject matter. Except for a deep enough apology.

Yesterday was my last day to teach and see you. Sorry, for not telling him right away. There are things I can't say directly to you.

Actually was... I work as an accomplice to Wu Fengying. I'm trying to get along with you so I can get some information about your father's proof of conspiracy. That night, when you asked me to have a drink together, I used you to get the information I needed.

I'm really sorry for doing this. If you want to hate me, hate me... I don't mind. This is a natural thing for you that I have hurt.

Lastly, when you're done reading this letter, it means that government soldiers have come to pick up your father. I hope that Fengying can consider you and your sister to be free from this punishment. Because I know you're innocent.

Thank you for liking me so sincerely in this short meeting. Sorry, and see you, Han Ji.

Signed, Shuwan (Shu’er)

Han Ji's emotions exploded. He slammed the table, and destroyed the books on the table. “Why Shu’er... Why?!” He was crying so much. His feelings were mixed, sad, upset, confused, not knowing what to do.

Until, suddenly there was the sound of his room door being knocked, “Who?” han Ji shouted from inside the room.

“We are soldiers sent by the government to arrest you and your entire family, ” said someone from behind the door.

With a chaotic heart, he tried to get out even though his steps felt heavy. His trembling hands opened the door, trying to guess what kind of soldier came to pick him up.

When the door had opened, Han Ji's gaze had already resigned. He looked at the two soldiers who were preparing to pick him up for trial. Her tears were unstoppable and just flowed down her cheeks.

As the soldier tried to grab Han Ji's hand, he stopped him, “No need. I can walk by myself,” Han Ji said with a ketusnya.

He walked down the hallway in his residence towards the main courtyard. Arriving there, he found his family and subordinates had been held captive there. He also saw it, Fengying was with the soldiers, and did not forget to be with Shuwan as well.

Sorry, Han Ji. I was forced too. Shuwan is only interested in watching the scenery that he usually only sees in the drama.

Mr. Liu looks increasingly agitated. His family and all his subordinates had already been caught. “To-please.. Forgive my two sons! Your target is me, Young Master Wu. Let me take this punishment. But please, don't let my son suffer too,” said Mr Liu.

"D-dad..." Han Ji was shocked because his father begged Wu Fengying to free himself as well as Yuwen. All this time he thought his father had no regard for him and threw him away.

"You must live. Han Ji, please take care of your sister," Liu Changhai told his son. A sincere smile was beautifully painted on Liu Changhai's face, along with the completion of his last request. All of that was, a sight that Han Ji had not seen for a long time.

“All decisions are in the hands of the court. I only gave evidence of your conspiracy to the authorities,” Fengying said with a flat expression.

Master Liu just sighed. His chest felt tight, his feelings became hunted by anxiety, and fear, because he had just lost everything he had.

One of the soldiers took out a royal scroll paper. Apparently it was a decree issued by the court.

On the basis of evidence of Liu Changhai's conspiracy with the enemies of the Luoyang City government, as well as the defamation of the Wu Family, then with this all his property would be confiscated by the government. In question, Liu Changhai and his family and subordinates will be sentenced to death.

Due to various considerations, as well as the submission of pardons, then, Liu Changhai's two sons, Liu Han Ji and Liu Yuwen will be released from the death penalty. The two of them would devote themselves in the temple in government supervision for the rest of their lives.

Signed, the magistrate of Luoyang City court.

Liu Changhai has resigned. He then looked at Shuwan who was the teacher of choice to teach his son. “You are a very great piece, Miss! I, who has experienced many battles, did not realize that you were a spy,”, Liu Changhai told Shuwan.

“Thank you for the compliment, Sir. I'm just doing my job. There is always a price paid for that,” Shuwan said.

After the final edict was read out, the captured men were brought to justice. As for Han Ji and his sister, they were immediately taken to the temple.

While passing Shuwan, Han Ji looked at him once more. Not long, until the soldier pulled him back to walk quickly. The sadness now seemed to be beating his heart.

Shuwan only looked at Han Ji who was being forcibly pulled by the soldiers leaving this very comfortable Liu residence. After Han Ji was nowhere to be seen again, Shuwan turned his attention to Fengying.

“Thank you for asking forgiveness for Han Ji and his sister Feng” a word that came out of Shuwan's mouth. His attitude seemed to be getting colder.

“No problem. L like you. So, I will do anything that can make you happy, even if it's just a little,” Fengying said.

“Heh... It was only ongoing at this moment, Feng. I'll just be the last breeze and the memories of the row of women you woo like this,” Shuwan chimed in.

“I never joke about my feelings. If you change your mind, you can stay here and be my wife,” Fengying said calmly.

Zhang who was there seemed to be burning with jealousy with Feng's words. You brat! If it wasn't for us working for you, I would have beaten you up.

“Save it all for the woman you'll love next. I still have to finish my journey,” Shuwan chirped as he walked away from Liu's Residence.

Feng just smiled. Finally they returned to Feng's residence. Pack the items back, then finalize the deal between them. Before leaving, Feng gave them two horses to walk faster.

The day gradually became afternoon, Shuwan and the others said goodbye to Feng and left Luoyang City.

Feng just looked at the woman he liked leaving him. I don't know if there's any time to meet him.

Shuwan, you are my first love. You have captivated my heart since first glance at the market that time. All this time, I've never been in love with any woman. Even if we can't be together, but you will always be a beautiful memory that adorns the course of episodes of my life.

A week later, Liu Changhai was executed by the court. While Han Ji and his younger brother underwent their new activities as a monk. Although sad, but they have to stay alive and live their new life.

In her room, Han Ji was still playing with her brushes and paints. Drawing details of a figure in his memory.

Shu’er, I don't hate you for your treatment of me. I understand everything you've done. Although our meeting was very short, but you are responsible for the feelings that I have never felt all this time. So, let me keep you in my heart, and consider you as part of the most beautiful dream. Inner Han Ji after looking at the painting of a woman he had just finished. Yes, the figure in the painting is Shuwan.

Love is indeed a complicated thing to be understood by the mind. He was just present, at the time, and in an unexpected way. He has made many hearts captive in his charm, trying to fight, to have it. Although not infrequently, he was able to blind his eyes.