73 Getting a friend.

The generals manor was in full hustle, getting the message passed by the servant of General, as how the lord of valley was coming to treat the second young master.

The manor was wiped clean, the kitchen was in full swing. The halls and room placed with fresh flowers and incenses. It was as if preparing for a feast. All the children from adult to young were dressed properly in their formal clothes.

Each elder were happy and anxious looking at the door every few seconds. "Furen the carriage is about to enter " said a servant with his breathless voice after running so fast.

"Good.. good let's go, eyeing the younger generation.. behave" said the wife of general. Though it was not needed after seeing the duke being beheaded so cleanly they had utmost fear and respect towards Yusheng.

They neatly stood in line and gave a grand salute to Yusheng who had just stepped down from the help of zhu mama. As instructed the elders and the disciples had went ahead to villa, only bringing zhu mama and xiaoqing with her.

Though it was their second time watching her so closely was different. They sighed at the beauty and temperament of Yusheng.

At ease .. slightly flicking her sleeve she let others to rise from their posture. General yan came beside his wife then humbly postures Yusheng to enter.

The hall had faint smell of jasmine, taking her seat she motioned other's to take their seat. Soon tea was prepared, though they hesitated to pass the cup after seeing the scene at palace, Yusheng eased their worries by motioning to bring the tea.

Taking a sip.. wild tree tea from pu mountain... good tea.. hearing how she was so accurate about the tea they were in shock then happy after being complimented.

General yan with a light cough... this tea was prepared by this old man.. glad your lordship like the taste..

His elder son eyed his old man's lies.. it was him who nearly broke his back to pick the leaves, while his old man just moved his mouth from afar. Now seeing him rushing to take the compliments he felt sour.

"General yan, lying doesn't suit your image... though this lord prefers snow lotus but as long as good tea likes changing the taste now and then...this tea leaves grows right below the tip of pu mountain.

Though you are strong but the agility to pick the leaves.... " understanding her implication others lips were twitching while General yans ears turned red. But he still firmly stuck out his chest.

"This lord has to say.. young General Yan Shukai has indeed nimble hands and good eye to pick best of the leaves" said Yusheng with slight smile.

Being called out and complimented made the General became shy and happy..

Hehe.. not much not much. Seeing how he was eyed by his old man he immediately changed his tune.. .umm it was all father's knowledge imparting.

Yusheng laughed seeing such scene, she felt how warm this family was and her laughter came from her heart. Such a melodius laugh made everyone had a smile of their own and the atmosphere eased down a lot.

"This lord is here to treat commander Hong no need to be so nervous. Though this lord accepts of being short tempered and heavy handed at times but also knows how to read people and situation. Else this lord wouldn't have said yes to the treatment."

Everyone nodded their heads like horse grazing grass. It was indeed a miracle one in million chance bet. "Being born as General yan'blood...count yourselves lucky similarly having such brave and filial sons General yan's lucky as well.

This lord only accepted to treat because of two reasons... this lord likes people with clean and strong heart, the other is for the good future of Nanling.

Indeed a tiger like their father, both young General Yan shukai and commander yan Hong are the pillars of this country" praised Yusheng.

Though they had heard lots of compliments and even had been titled by emperor but today they felt more proud. Though small but the mind and might of this small girl was equal or higher than their emperor.

All the people had their chest puffed up.

"Even from the young generation yan Jing from first branch and Jiaqi from second branch seems to have what it needs to be good warriors from this early age" analyzed Yusheng.

The grandparents and parents felt pride while the ones being called felt shy.

Yusheng waved her palms indicating them to come closer.. with hesistant steps they came forward though aged 14 and 13 they still felt so small infront of Yusheng knowing her strength was at a masters level.

She lightly touched their forehead with the tip of her forefinger... "hmm peak of wind domain and peak of water domain.. not bad... seems like your meridians have been clogged up by impurities that is making the stalemate stretch longer.

Later this lord will give you the prescription of a medicinal bath that will help you to break the stalemate.. continue hard work... after a year or two this lord expects to have two more tiger generals from the yan" advises Yusheng.

Everyone was in shock, just a touch and she knew the problems within the body.

Yusheng looked at the remaining two younger generation and called them forward. Jici was nervous but junqi was excited .

"Hmm...jici from first branch seems to want to walk different path.. what is it"...

He shoved his shock back down and humbly answered... this little one wants to be a minister.

"Good.. to have a path decided is good but maintaining your strength also helps to sharpen your wind.... later this lord will have you send someone informing you of you position with emperors edict. Will not be big take it as a practice climb through your own and show this lord how capable you are"

Hmm.. youngest to second branch only daughter at present junqi... good ... much better than that zhou's daughter.. say what you desire... take it as a gift from this lord as for coming empty handed..said Yusheng.

With twinkling eyes... your lord I want to be your friend says junqi excitedly...

Junqi... almost everyone scolded her, madam yan and her own mother were ready to grab and make a knowtow but Yusheng held them up with her raised hand then looking at junqi.

"Hmm.. answer this lord why do you want to be friend with this lord??"

Everyone's heart was on the throat... but they still tried their best to remain calm.

"Because your lordship is strong, beautiful, and a genius. Junqi has only so so martial art and junqi doesn't have great intellect so if your lordship becomes friend with junqi then junqi can boast to other's and they would not bully me". replies her eyes shining and fist up to air.. as if boasting was a great thing.

Her family didn't know to beat her or cover their faces.

Hahahahah.....Yusheng laughed to her fullest till tears came to her eyes a hand on her stomach. Zhu mama gently went ahead and rubbed Yusheng's stomach. It had been so long since she heard Yusheng laugh so freely and happily.

While others were in suprise as it was their first time seeing Yusheng with an impression of a child rather than a small adult.

"Okay.. this lord will be your friend.. no call me Yusheng. Yusheng is this lords given name. After today this lord is your friend you can boast as much as you want and if any one dare to bully you this lord will help you sort them out" says Yusheng.

Really ... okay now we are friends but I will not call your name, calling you lord sounds more domeneering it will help with the boasting and scaring them.. answers back Junqi.

"Okay... take this it's a jade of medicine valley, it signify's you of being one of this lord people. You put in your qi when you are in danger this lord will know and even if not in person this lord will come to protect you.."

Junqi took the jade admiring the jades beauty, whereas everyone else felt sour even had a tiny thought of snatching it but remembering Yusheng's true nature they held themselves back.

"But junqi to be this lords true friend one cannot be too weak, you have to work hard and reach the fire domain... if not then this lord would have to think about being friends with you."

No.. no .. I will reach.. will reach... hastily replies junqi even hiding the jade behind her back fearing Yusheng would take it back.

"Hmm.. okay then though this lord have to go back to valley but there will be times when this lord will come to capital, you have to show this lord then your improvement."

Smiling brightly she went back to her seat caressing the jade. From this day onwards a friendship known to the world was formed also along with birth of a second short tempered demon.

Other people in the hall were shocked to core from the things that progressed in just mere hour. They felt happy and grateful. Especially the young ones had now totally placed Yusheng as their sacred god. In future they were most loyal companions of Yusheng.

"Well ...general yan do you have objection on this lord being your grand daughters friend?"

It's honor of Junqi and the yans... just this child is very naughty and might give you lots of trouble in future ....replies general.

Hmm.. no worries for my people, even poking the sky I am there to patch it up.

All the elders felt helpless towards her straight answer, junqi was already naughty and fearless now with Yusheng's domeneering nature, it won't be long in future when junqi would turn the entire capital up and down.

Hmm.. madam yan this lord, has a request.. make sure to keep junqi far from that zhou's daughter and her friends.. Yusheng said very solemnly.

Being called directly and seeing the seriousness she nodded heavily.. "your lordship I will definetely place all our younger ones out of their circle and them" promised madam yan.

Pleased Yusheng smiles.. "well it's time for the lord to meet the commander."