The Blind Maiden
04. The Palace Invitation

One Month passed since Su Bei's return to the Capital, every day there must be Nobles who came to congratulate him and their house became filled with happiness except for a corner of the residence, it was Su Qionglin's courtyard.

People know that he is alive but prefer not to know whether he is alive or not.

Especially since she was a blind, unlearned and incapable girl, her mother was a poor orphan and only a mistress without a title.

No one bothered to go to his courtyard, Su Qionglin also understood that and just relaxed.

Who cares about that ? Their arrival, unknown people also disturb their peace.

Su Qionglin preferred to be here alone and not be bothered by others. He only needed his father to come here and teach him how to play the sword.

Su Qionglin did not need anyone else for it, he practiced alone while humming a little.

Then not long after, he heard the sound of footsteps that must have belonged to Su Bei. Su Bei looked very excitedly running into his courtyard.

"Qionglin ! Look what I brought ! From one of the guests who lived outside the City, they said that there was a discovery that made it possible to make embossed books palpable. " Su Bei said with great enthusiasm.

"Good, Dad. But books generally have their shape. Brushes give a rougher impression on the word written. I've started reading some simple words. " Su Qionglin said.

"really ? How, let's try Dad to test to what extent your abilities are !" Su Bei exclaimed and invited Su Qionglin to study.

Su Qionglin started to open the basic vocabulary and started to read it to Su Bei, he really had a high sensitivity.

Where he can feel what letters are written there in detail, although he can not do it quickly.

Merely, being able to read up to this stage alone had already made Su Bei proud. This was done without anyone accompanying.

Not long after, there was a voice of a man from the front yard.

"Dad someone came. " Su Qionglin said with a frown on the forehead.

Uncomfortable for him to accept the new person who came, Su Bei looked confused as he did not see anyone before two soldiers came to give him a letter.

"Sir, sorry to interrupt your time. His Majesty sent an invitation to the Master to invite the Master to come to the banquet held by His Majesty. " Said the two soldiers while giving a paper scroll decorated with gold around it.

"Well, you two can go. " Say Su Bei received the paper.

"Dad, can I read it to Dad ?" Su Qionglin asked enthusiastically.

"Of course, I can. Here, open it and read it. " Answer Su Bei softly.

Su Qionglin fumbled at the paper given by the Emperor and guessed its contents with a calm expression.

"To Brother Su, I would like to invite you to the Palace's banquet which will be held tomorrow night to welcome your return and the return of my brother, Jin Wang from the battlefield. The two of you are my loved ones and the one who became the backbone for this Empire, I want you to come tomorrow night. I also intend to strengthen our relationship as a family, especially when the Crown Prince is time for a family, bring your entire daughter's sons to the Palace without exception, your Emperor. " Read Su Qionglin without a doubt.

While Su Bei himself was surprised because the unusually long letter was properly read without any mistakes.

"Dad, does that mean I have to come tomorrow ?" Su Qionglin asked worriedly.

"Ehm, apparently. After all, His Majesty had emphasized it at the end of the sentence. Don't worry, tomorrow is a big event no one should dare to bully you. " Su Bei replied while stroking his daughter's head.

"Then, do you want to accompany me to choose a dress for tomorrow ?" Asked Su Qionglin.

"Whatever to you." Su Bei replied without hesitation.

The two walked out and Su Qionglin carried his Butterfly Stick to walk, he listened to the hustle and bustle of the crowd around him which was unusual.

Su Bei held his hand to lead his way, then he was helped to climb onto the horse carriage, other than him there were two others.

One was his eldest brother, that Su Yun was the only male in their residence other than Su Bei.

While the other was Su Lian, his younger brother who was Su Yun's younger brother. They sat awkwardly, Su Qionglin who asked his father to bring his two brothers as well to leave.

They need new clothes too.

"Brother Yun, Sister Lian, forgive me for making you uncomfortable. " Su Qionglin said as he lowered his head.

Because the air here is so awkward and restrained, they also never examine each other just barely ever interact.

"Sister Qionglin, Father said that you are the one who invited us to walk the path together, we should be the ones to thank you. " Said Su Yun.

"It's okay, I just want to get closer to you guys but not have the courage. " Su Qionglin muttered softly.

"Sister Qionglin, we should play more often in the future. We were afraid to meet you before..... " Su Lian murmured doubtfully before finally being flirted by her brother.

"Don't talk recklessly, you offend others !" Su Yun complained.

"Look down, it's okay. I am glad that I am not alone, for fifteen years I have gathered all my courage to call you. I was afraid that you would reject me, however I was a little different.... " Su Qionglin said.

"Father loves Sister Qionglin very much, it must be a good person. We also know, that some wooden toys that were delivered that day were also given by Sister Qionglin, right ?" Ask Su Yun.

Su Qionglin looked surprised when her gift was discovered by these two sisters.

"Yes, I gave it to you. When I heard that you liked it, my heart was happy. "

"In exchange, I will invite Brother Qionglin to choose a beautiful dress dress. I'll also explain to Mother that Brother Qionglin is not what people say, Brother Qionglin is very beautiful and sweet !" Su Lian exclaimed enthusiastically.

"You're overreacting, sister Lian. "Reply Su Qionglin with embarrassment and his face flushed red.

Su Qionglin did not expect that he would be very welcome at the first meeting, he deliberately waited for his father to come home so that if something happened then his father would be able to protect him.