Jun Hua eyes watched the splendor on the big hall. The bright lantern, the festive atmosphere, and the countless officials in the hall. Her mind splendidly memorizes all of their faces. But because she's too focused on them, she forgot the correct etiquette to greet the imperial family. It causes her to make many mistakes.

On the back, Xia secretly cursed inside her mind. Her miss is standing before many officials and her mistake... would surely cause them to look down on Jun family even more.

Unfortunately, there's nothing she could do. Jun Hua paid no heed to many disguised disdain directed towards her and choose a seat at a quiet place. Her eyes are busy observing the people who come while Xia could only stand by her side with worry.

"The Lin family has arrived."

The eunuch announcement makes the girl once again lifted her head. She could see a group of people coming.

At the front is a man with scholarly aura, Lin Tang, Jun Hua Father. He's walking beside his wife, Chun Maora. Behind him walked two of his concubine and 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. In this occasion only the official wife and concubine who have children could come.

Jun Hua stared at them indifferently. She doesn't have much recollection of this man, but she knows that he's her father. All this years, he never once visited her, not even when Jun family adoptive son Jun Min achieve big on the battlefield. He keeps on with his facade.

"Xia, do you know what kind of people that I hate so much?"

"Miss?"

Jun Hua stared at Lin Tang. "It’s the kind of man that neglected his wife for another woman and throws aside his own daughter."

Knowing that Jun Hua talked about her father, Xia didn't comment anything. She has already followed her miss for 5 years and naturally she knows a bit about her life before she goes into Jun family. A kind of life that she herself wouldn't want to experience.

Jun Hua existence could be easily forgotten, but at that moment a certain girl comes towards her. Jun Hua stared at her with a frown. What does she want from her?

"Jun Hua, why don't you join the others?" a truly petite girl asked with smile. Jun Hua raised her head and she see a girl around the age of 15 standing before her. The girl countenance is incredibly pretty with fair skin and red cherry lips. The dimples by her cheeks are showing when she's smiling and her long eyelashes will attract numerous man.

It took Jun Hua some time before remembering the girl name. She's Lin Yuan, the first daughter of Lin family, but she's a concubine born. Considering her age, it won't take long before she's being married away. All girls wanted to marry a perfect man and Jun Hua adoptive brother is one of the top list there.

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Jun Hua pursed her lips. How could she doesn't know this girl real intention? But it won't do her any good if she refused frankly.

"Jun Hua thanks Sister Lin Yuan, but Jun Hua is not used with party," Jun Hua answered softly. Her small voice is hard to hear, but it's truly pleasing to hear.

Lin Yuan is stunned when she hears Jun Hua voice. The little girl voice is soft and lovable. Coupled with her fair skin and lovely eyes, even Lin Yuan has to admit that this girl is astonishingly pretty. Those so called pretty girl, in front of Jun Hua is nothing to compare.

"How about if I introduce you to my friends?" Lin Yuan said.

"But, I don't want to trouble Sister Lin Yuan."

Lin Yuan smiled softly. Although her original purpose is to get close with Jun Hua in order to get close with her adoptive brother, she cannot help, but feeling that this girl is cute. She truly wanted to pinch the girl cheeks, but held herself because of her status.

"Silly girl, what trouble can it be? Come on, let me take you around."

Jun Hua wears helpless expression and obediently followed Lin Yuan. The other young man and woman who see it think that Jun Hua is truly a weak girl. Look! She keeps on following her half-sister throughout the party with such obedience.

Jun Zhanxian pretended that he didn't hear those comments. He had to hold himself back. If not, he would surely yell to the whole world about her daughter brilliance. But he can't. He has to hold himself back.

"Zhanxian, you seem even more robust now," a laughter come to the old man ears.

Jun Zhanxian smiled wryly. "Nanglong Souka, you old dog. Why are you bothering me instead of playing with your grandson?"

Nanglong Souka laughed. "That troublesome grandson of mine is busy."

"Busy talking?"

Nanglong Souka coughed a bit. Jun Zhanxian sighed. He could see Nanglong Soujin is busy talking with Prince Yan and completely ignoring his grandfather. It's quite normal since he's already an adult, but Jun Zhanxian know that his old friends is a bit lonely with that.

"Anyway, has your grandson prepared himself?" Nanglong Souka stared at Jun Zhanxian.

Jun Zhanxian brows rose. "What for?"

"The emperor will test all of the younger generation general. Naturally, your grandson is included inside. All of them will be summoned into the palace tomorrow."

Jun Zhanxian frowned. Normally the rank of general couldn't be obtained by young people, but in this kingdom alone, there're already 3 people who obtained it even before they're married. One of them now has married, but he's still in his early 20-s meaning he's still among the younger generation.

Coincidentally, the three of them come from the 3 big military families in this kingdom. Jun family once ranked first among them, but it decline sharply leaving only two capable people. One of them is among the younger generation.

"Seems like, the emperor is still hell bent on making my family fall," Jun Zhanxian sighed.

Nanglong Souka just shrugged. "Once you pass by this calamity, your family will thrive. Of course, it doesn't mean it would always be peaceful."

"The emperor will soon arrive, you better go back to your seat."

"Sure, thanks anyway."

Jun Zhanxian sighed and looks towards the dragon throne. The emperor obviously come last as this is his party. The eyes he used to look at the chair are undoubtedly cold. Jun Zhanxian know, in this kingdom his family has too many enemies and the person at the highest rank is one of them.