Shihōin Clan

The next day Rangiku, and Xin go to the Shihōin Clan to conduct a flower arrangement, just like Xin usually wears, he is using a plain white mask today, while Rangiku on the other hand is wearing a peach color Yukata.

Shihōin Cleaning compound is an ancient-looking mansion divided into 3 separate compounds, first is for the servant, second is for the visitors and recreational hall or maybe for gathering, and last is the main house where the main family lives.

When Xin and Rangiku arrive in the clan, there's a person waiting for them to guide them inside and to prevent some unnecessary trouble.

based on what they heard, there's a huge gathering of four clans today because the current first princess and the only heir of the clan will go to take the duty of the leader from now on.

And because the current heir is too young, the clan asks their vassal to attend the gathering so that the heir can choose the people he wants to get.

Based on the number of hidden guards around and the number of people that gather outside of the compound, it seems that this gathering is going to become pretty important to everyone.

When they both arrive inside of the workroom, they see a bunch of different flowers around, and a gigantic vase for them to use.

Xin walks and check all the flowers that they going to use and seeing all of them are fresh and healthy with vibrant color and greenery, he nodded and start their work.

He then grabs one flower and subconsciously asks," Rangiku, can you tell me the principle and element of the flower arrangement?"

"Another test?"

"Yes, every day is a test for each of you, and for today, you're going to follow and answer all my questions."

"Can… we just do the work and forget to test?"

"No."

"You really strict master,"

"Did you know or not?"

"Of course i know."

"Then start," Xin then started to work.

"Flower Arranging is the art of organizing the design elements of plant material and other components according to artistic principles to achieve beauty, harmony, distinction, and expression."

"The terms flower arrangement, design or composition are synonymous. Components used in creating a design are plant material, container, background and mechanics."

"Optional components that may be added to the design include accessories, featured objects, and bases. The principles and elements of design guide arrangers in creating and judges in analyzing flower arrangements. It is imperative that all flower arrangement judges be thoroughly familiar with these concepts."

"Good, at least you did not forget, let me enlighten you again." Xin said.

"Balance is visual stability achieved by placing equal visual or actual weight on opposite sides of an imaginary central axis"

"There are two types of balance in flower arrangement, Symmetrical balance and Asymmetrical balance "

"Symmetrical balance is achieved by placing equal amounts of similar materials on either side of a central axis."

"Asymmetrical balance is balance without symmetry achieved by placing the approximate equal visual weight of different elements on each side of a central axis."

"Dominance is control of a design by one or more of the elements. It implies the presence of primary and subordinate elements within the design."

"Contrast is the use of opposite or unlike elements to emphasize differences and add interest."

"Rhythm is a dominant visual path through a design. It is achieved by the use of gradation and repetition in a linear direction."

"Proportion is the relationship of one area of a floral design to other areas of the design and to the design as a whole."

"Scale is the size relationship of the individual component parts of a design to one another and the size relationship of the arrangement to the surrounding area."

"Now, what do you think is the next important thing in flower arrangement?" Xin asked.

"Of course color."

"That's right, Light, space, line, form, size, pattern, texture and color are the visual qualities used in creating a design and are common to all art forms. An arrangement is judged on the effective use of these elements."

"Color means not every color, but the way you pick the right color for each arrangement, the bright the color to mean its cheerful, the dark color arrangement does not mean gloomy, the way you arrange color will show what kind of emotion you want to express even though you use dark color or bright color."

"So you mean dark did not represent fear at all?" Someone asked.

Xin turned around and looked at the girl wearing palace clothing and calmly said," That's right."

"The color in the clothing of us did not represent anything, what represents the color in our clothing is the person who is wearing it."

"I don't know why you seem to read my thoughts but your explanation made me wonder, can you tell me what my color represents?"

Xin's bright eyes look at the girl and said," Tan skin that look healthy did not mean ugly, the glossy on your skin did not mean you use something, what I can see is the pride and unstable ambition that already penetrate deep in your bone, and the mischievous nature of yours that trying to hide because of your own birthplace."

He then picks the Moonflower and presents it to her," Moonflower, that only blooms in the night, hiding the true beauty in the darkness only showing after the moon finally shines, this represents you, Your Highness."

The girl looked at Xin's bright eyes and her lips slowly mischievous grin, she gladly accepted it and proudly said," You're an interesting florist, I will accept your offering."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Xin then starts to get back to work at a fast pace, using all the things he teaches to Rangiku, he made a center piece that visualizes honor, elegance, and power, but at the same time shows gentleness and cool.

After that he takes Rangiku with him and hurriedly walks out of the meth compound. After all, he feels that a problem will come if he stays longer inside of the Shihōin Clan.

And just like what he expected, when he is about to step out from the meth door, a bunch of men arrive and stop him from going out.

The girl that she gave the flower to a while ago walked out from a pillar, looking playful at Xin and asked," Why in hurry? Do you want to stay any longer?"

"Sorry, Your Highness, there's something unimportant waiting for me back home." Xin respectfully said.

"That sadly, well never mind, before you come back, I want you to know that I want you to join my team and I want you to become my right-hand man."

"Sorry, I need to go." Xin teh grabs Rangiku and jumps away from them.

The girl grinned and said," Catch them, bring them back to me."

"Yes!"