Fan Lanying didn't continue to bother her brother anymore. She readied her stance with a grin. "Since Big Brother has returned, let's spar."
Fan Ying laughed. "You haven't changed at all."
The two of them moved forward and started attacking. Looking at their battle reminded Jun Hua of her battle against Soujin which she still hasn't won until now. After fighting for some time, Fan Lanying finally lost.
"You have grown stronger, Big Brother," Fan Lanying grinned. "Just last year, I could still win against you."
Fan Ying smiled. "The battle helped me and that includes the hellish training from Young General Jun."
"What kind of training?"
"You wouldn't want to know..."
Jun Hua tilted her head in wonder. Was that considered hellish training? The training she gave to her soldiers was only half of her own training. If she gave them her whole set of training, she doubt that they could survive.
Fan Lanying nodded. "Come on Jun Hua, you will be staying here tonight. I will show you your room first."
When did she agree to stay here for the night? Seeing the eager Fan Lanying, Jun Hua felt defeated. That little girl didn't tell her anything about it. She must have planned this beforehand to let her stay the night. Well, since she has time, why not?
The room Fan Lanying prepared was not really big, but it was beautiful. She has prepared everything Jun Hua may need. This room was enough for her.
After that, Fan Lanying asked her to eat with them. The food they prepared was a lot and Jun Hua felt a bit overwhelmed by their kindness.
"This is too much, Madam Fan," Jun Hua said.
Madam Fan just laughed. "Eat to your fill. Don't be shy."
"Yeah, you need to eat a lot. Your body is still so small Jun Hua," Fan Lanying teased.
Jun Hua face grew dark. She knew that she was shorter than Fan Lanying but it must be because of her gene. She had eaten a lot! It's not her fault that she's only 1. 5 meters added with a few centimetres high...
"There are a lot of dishes, which one do you like?"
Jun Hua pointed to a few dishes. Fan Lanying clapped her hands at Jun Hua choice. "Your taste is similar with me! Next time, we can share our food."
"Sure."
Today's dinner was truly noisy but Jun Hua liked it. Normally nobles will not talk during eating since it was considered impolite but here, Fan Lanying loved to eat while talking. Jun Hua didn't like the silence too. After all, she used to eat with her soldiers while talking and joking. Now that she hadn't gone to the battlefield, she somehow missed them.
After dinner, Jun Hua returned to her room to take some rest. She called Yamin.
"Is there any new captain named Fan Ying in our ranks?"
"Yes, he's under Yabei. He joined around 5 months ago not long after you won the battle and they opened a slot for soldiers from other squads. He came then and after the tests, he officially joined 3 months ago."
Jun Hua remembered that her people have been recruiting people again from other places. At that time, they were targeting talented people who were being suppressed by their superiors and cannot advance.
"Where did Fan Ying come from?"
"He comes from Fei Yu's squad. Fei Yu is one of the 1000-men squad captains under Lan Ping. When Fan Ying came, he was merely a 10-men squad captain."
Jun Hua nodded. She paused for a moment. "Why did he not stay under his father?"
"He used to but there was some incident which caused him to be transferred and stay under Fei Yu. This little one(I) does not know the details and needs to investigate more."
"There's no need. Yamin, you switch places with me tomorrow."
"Yes, Miss."
Jun Hua laid on her bed as she thought about what Yamin told her. She remembered that there is some dispute between the Lan and Fan family. Her lips curled up, she would never expect that their dispute will be this fierce. It seems like their enemy is the same.
The next morning, Fan Lanying only asked 'Jun Hua' to accompany her in her training. That morning, Jun Hua arrived at the Fan family residence as Jun Min.
"Young General Jun has come?" Fan Lanying almost dropped her dagger. Every time that man came, she would be shocked, especially at the academy where the girls loved to flock around him. She had to admit though, that person was really handsome.
Fan Ying put his sword down. He stared outside and strode toward the living room. He never got the chance to meet the boy because of his low rank. Now that the chance has come, he won't miss it.
Jun Hua smiled at the warm welcome from Madam Fan. She noticed that Fan Ying had come. The man was looking impatient. Fan Ying stared at Jun Hua feeling highly surprised. Jun Min was shorter than his sister and he didn't look strong with his slender body. With Jun Hua concealing her aura, she didn't look any different from ordinary people.
"Fan Ying greets Young General Jun."
Jun Hua nodded. "I'm here to pick up my sister. That is if she has finished playing."
Fan Lanying and 'Jun Hua' appeared. Fan Lanying pouted. "Before you leave, can you have a spar with me? I want to know your skill."
"Lanying!" Madam Fan was surprised by her daughter boldness.
Jun Hua laughed. "I better not. I don't want to bully girls."
Fan Lanying pouted, but she cannot possibly force Jun Hua to fight her. On her side, Fan Ying looked at Jun Hua and strengthened his resolve.
"Then, what about me? May I be as bold as to ask for a spar?"
Madam Fan felt like knocking both of her children's head. How did they become this bold in such a short time? To actually challenge a general for sparing, how brave they are!
Jun Hua turned towards Fan Ying. She had indeed hoped for this development.
"Don't say that I bullied you."
"Thank you."
With that, the four of them headed towards the training room once more. Jun Hua picked one of the wooden swords and stood before Fan Ying. In that instant, Fan Ying felt like he was facing a big mountain. The boy in front of him seemed so big and unapproachable. He inhaled deeply and started to attack.
Jun Hua didn't face his attack head on and easily escaped from his range without even moving the sword in her hand. After dodging twice, she twisted her body and thrust forward, her sword stopped right in front of Fan Ying's neck. The man didn't dare to move as he stared at the wooden sword pointing at his neck.
Jun Hua put the sword down. "Had it been a real fight, you will be dead."
Their gap was truly big.
