Death Flute
Memories of Silent Time

The following days, A Lee was always attached to Ouwyang Ping. They cannot be separated. Even now A Lee does not want to sleep if his brother did not first hug him or kiss him on the cheek. Her own sister had no intention of going all the way from A Lee.

Ouwyang Kuan and Sui She were happy to see their familiarity. Especially Sui She. Sui She was worried that Ouwyang Ping did not like A Lee, but all her anxiety did not happen.

Ouwyang Ping loved to invite his sister to play in the foothills of the Nada Valley. Sen Khang always followed them wherever they went.

The girl stared at the valley where she always played music with Chien Wan. This place is the place of his sweet memories with Chien Wan. For a long time he did not set foot in this place, he also daydreamed to remember the beautiful past.

“... One day, we will be playing music all over the world. You with your flute.. I with my harp...”.

Ouwyang Ping sighed and closed his eyes. His heart was sore. He should not have come to this place of memory.he should not even have to go home.

He felt his clothes being pulled by someone. The girl opened her eyes and saw A Lee pulling up her sleeves with an innocent look and a very cute smile.

“A Lee...” Ouwyang Ping smiled and grabbed it. He held her gently and lovingly. He should not regret his return. If he didn't come home, how could he possibly see his adorable little sister.

This event was observed Sen Khang. Since then he had noticed Ouwyang Ping's changing facial expression. At once Sen Khang understood that even to this day, the girl had not been able to forget the past. He was eager to erase the memories of the girl's past, he wanted to wash away the wounds in his heart. He wanted to bring back the smile that used to be so charming.

Sen Khang always loved her! It has been so since. It's just that he couldn't reveal it because this girl belonged to his best friend. But now, maybe he has a chance. Without realizing it, his feelings were clearly visible in his eyes.

Ouwyang Ping looked at that gaze and sighed. He felt strange about Sen Khang's attention to him. He was not unaware of Sen Khang's feelings, only that he did not want the young man to like him. He will never forget the past. Sen Khang will be disappointed if you continue to like him.

A Lee jumped off his brother's lap and ran to chase the butterfly. But since he was just able to walk, he could not maintain his balance. It's falling.

“A Lee!” ouwyang Ping shouted in shock and rushed up to him.

A Lee is okay. He stood back up while smiling broadly. She looked at her sister as if she wanted to tell her sister that she was okay.

Ouwyang Ping examined A Lee's entire body carefully. How relieved his heart was because he did not find the slightest wound on his sister's body.

Sen Khang approached. “A Lee okay?”

Ouwyang Ping shook his head. He picked up A Lee and carried her. “Badles!” his anger didn't mean it. “Other times if you run like that, brother will scold you!”

A Lee lowered his head to hear his brother's usually gentle voice now becoming fierce. His face began to wrinkle, then cry.

Ouwyang Ping was shocked. “Eh, don't cry!”

But A Lee's cries grew louder.

“Alright, alright! Brother's not mad at you anymore. Quiet, huh?” persuade Ouwyang Ping gently while rubbing A Lee's tears.

A Lee looked up at his brother. He suddenly stopped crying, then smiled broadly with a tiny face still full of tears. Both of his hands hugged his brother's neck tightly.

Ouwyang Ping smiled faintly as he rubbed his sister's head.

Sen Khang watched him with a pounding heart. This girl is going to be a good and loving mother. He's falling in love.

***

Ting Ting was in the back garden. Since the back garden was no longer a forbidden place, he really liked being there. The back garden is full of beautiful flowers of various colors and varieties. Smell filled the whole park. He loved to smell the flowers there and caress the petals.

Among the flowers so beautiful, Ting Ting was truly like an angel. Beauty radiant. Since childhood it has looked beautiful, now at the age of almost nineteen he is stunning. Any man who sees it will admire and fall in love with it.

However, the only man she loves does not love her. That's not a problem. Because he will continue to love the young man and will continue to try to win his heart.

Secretly, Meng Huan watched him from the garden's door. He loved the girl so much and wanted to have her. However the girl only thought about Chien Wan and that made her sad.

He walked over to Ting Ting.

“By daydreaming, yes?” reprimand Meng Huan gently.

Ting Ting turned his head and smiled sweetly. “Kakak Huan.”

“Thinking of Chien Wan?” seductive Meng Huan.

Ting Ting's face flushed. But he did not evade.

Meng Huan looked at him. A glimmer of sadness flashed across her face, yet it was only a cursory glance that Ting Ting did not notice.

“If you really like him, I will gladly help you to be with him. I'll talk to Master and try to arrange your match with him. I'm sure—“

“Kakak Huan!” sela Ting Ting was sad. He was moved to hear Meng Huan's sincerity. “You are very good. But it's free for you to talk to Dad. Now me and Sister Wan are cousins. Dad felt our blood relationship was too close. So it's no use.”

Meng Huan was stunned.

As the two of them were silent, there came a servant who told them of someone's arrival. Someone who made Ting Ting's face glow. Someone who the girl always misses. Chien Wan's.

The girl just ran straight into the front room, followed by Meng Huan.

Chien Wan had just arrived at the Bamboo Guesthouse. His arrival was warmly welcomed by Master and Lady Luo. They exchanged news about their circumstances. Chien Wan recounted the circumstances of her one-year-old sister. Master and Madam Luo were curious to see the child. They did not come when Sui She gave birth because the Bamboo Guesthouse could not be left behind.

As they were conversing, Ting Ting stormed in.

“Kak Wan!”

Chien Wan turned her head and smiled slightly.

Meng Huan watched them with a turbulent heart. His jaw was hardened with jealousy. Her eyes were fixed on Ting Ting's handrails on Chien Wan's arm. She was saddened to see Ting Ting's affectionate look at Chien Wan. Even so, he tried to contain his jealousy by approaching them while smiling.

“Chien Wan,” greet Meng Huan cheerfully.

Chien Wan nodded in reply to his greeting, “Meng Huan.”

“It's a shame you're late, Chien Wan.” Meng Huan smirked. “About three weeks ago Sen Khang left. Said he wanted to head to Nada Valley to visit you.”

Chien Wan nodded. “Ya earlier Uncle Luo already told me.”

“Indeed why if Brother isn't around? There is me here!” sela Ting Ting's.

Ting Ting's words made her father and mother look at her. Then they shake their heads. They can't say anything more. It was free to get in the way of Ting Ting's passionate love.

Chien Wan herself did not respond too much.

The arrival of Chien Wan made happiness radiate from within Ting Ting. No one is unaware of this. Ting Ting tailed Chien Wan everywhere and always tried to keep Chien Wan from leaving without taking her along. He was clingy to Chien Wan and looked as if he was unaware that Meng Huan was all around them.

At first Chien Wan did not mind. He liked Ting Ting and the girl's treatment comforted him. Ting Ting always tried to make her smile and make her forget the sadness that was weighing on her heart.

Yet strangely, her friendship with Ting Ting made her feel even more hurt. He could not forget his past. He often complains. It was actually very easy to love Ting Ting. Hownot? Ting Ting was the type of girl that any man would crave to be a companion to. She is beautiful and attentive. But, why was it difficult for him to be able to like the girl more than just a little sister?

The burden on his heart grew heavier. He saw Ting Ting was expecting her even more. This cannot be allowed to continue! He said goodbye to his aunt and uncle.

“You go again?” Master Luo's forehead frowned. “Where are you actually going?”

“I want to find experience, Uncle.”

Master Luo looked at him probing. “You sure? Didn't you want to leave because you couldn't take Ting Ting's attention to you?”

Chien Wan was stunned. Apparently this uncle can't just be lied to. He breathed and nodded. “Yes. That's also.”

“Ting Ting's feelings for you are so deep and special, Chien Wan. She doesn't want to marry anyone other than you,” says Miss Luo is sad. “Didn't you have the slightest feeling for her?”

Chien Wan looked at her aunt with a look of despair. “I... can't, Aunty. I can't repay her feelings. My heart is frozen for the affair,” he said slowly. “I guess... Meng Huan was a good young man. She deserves Ting Ting more than me.”

Mr. Luo shook his head. “That's what we've been thinking too, Chien Wan. We were about to set him up with Meng Huan, but he refused.”

Ms Luo added carefully, “Is it impossible for you to accept the child's feelings and perhaps... learn to love him?”

Chien Wan was fixated, feeling cornered.

Mr. Luo saw the change in Chien Wan's face and he knew that his daughter had no hope anymore. Chien Wan's eyes were cold and hurt. Two years ago it was still a nightmare for him.

“Have it, don't think about it. We understand and cannot force you. After all, I actually disagree with you guys being married. You are still cousins, you should still be cousins,” said Mr Luo.

Chien Wan was relieved to hear that.

Ms. Luo did not argue with her husband because she knew that he was right.

Chien Wan went to her room and was packing when her bedroom door opened. Ting Ting walked in with an angry and disappointed face. He had just heard the news of Chien Wan's death and he was very upset. Why like this? She has tried her hardest to lower her pride as a respectable girl in order to win Chien Wan's love. But he still failed!

“Sister Wan, you're too!” Ting Ting's voice rose, but it also trembled. His shoulders shivered and his pair of clenched hands seemed to tremble. His face was red and his eyes were teary.

Chien Wan turned her face away. He could not bear to see the girl. But he must not remain there and give the girl false hope. Ting Ting should be able to accept the reality and should not continue to love her like this because until whenever her heart is not for the girl.

“Why have you never tried to understand me?” Ting Ting stomped his feet in annoyance.

“Ting Ting, don't you already know how I feel about you? To you, I only consider sister.”

“It used to be different!” Ting Ting nearly screamed. “There used to be a Ping-er in your heart! I can't do anything either. But now that there's no one in your heart, why don't you try to fill it with me? How is it different from Ouwyang Ping?”

“Ting Ting, don't compare yourself to him..”.

“Is Ouwyang Ping still in your heart? Can't you throw it out of your mind? My God!” Ting Ting almost cried. “Conscious, Sister Wan! She's your sister!”

“Ting Ting!” hardik Chien Wan with a paled face.

Ting Ting glued.

“Don't bring Ping-er in this matter! He had nothing to do with it. It's not because of him that I don't return your feelings, but I myself can't!” The voice of Chien Wan who was usually slow and did not reveal the contents of the heart turned cold and so dry.

Ting Ting bit his lip as he tearfully. This was the first time Chien Wan had spoken in such a tone to her. How cold and piercing the tone of Chien Wan's voice, ripping to the heart.

“Ping-er is my sister!”

Ting Ting started crying. Chien Wan's words hurt her heart.

“I go!” Chien Wan lifted up her bundle of clothes and walked past Ting Ting.

“Kak Wan!”

However Chien Wan had already flashed and disappeared leaving him.