The next day was kind of too quiet.
Jaden was occupied by writing ballads.
Will was focused on practicing his flute skills.
Raven, she was busy practicing dancing skills with her fellow performers.
They planned to meet under the peach blossom tree during break.
Will was the first to arrive. He carried a wine gourd and four cups, just in case Raven brought Liza along.
The second one to arrive was Jaden.
Will was already leaning against the tree, his eyes peacefully closed. Jaden walked over and kicked his legs.
Will slowly opened his eyes and glared at him.
" What's wrong with you? Kings shouldn't be disturbed while they are sleeping."
Jaden raised his eyebrows.
" How can a king sleep when the emperor is in his palace?"
" What emperor? You're just an eunuch."
Jaden quickly smacked his head.
" Idiot!"
Raven arrived at that moment . She was with Liza.
They all sat down.
" Isn't this day boring?" Will asked, pouring wine in the four cups.
After a moment of consideration, he looked at Liza.
" Eeeh! Do you drink?" He asked her.
Liza stared at the cup and nodded. Will didn't seem to believe her.
They all took the cups. Will, Raven and Jaden finished it with one gulp. Liza just took a sip before drinking it all.
Seeing all the eyes on her, she gave a small smile.
" It's the second time."
All were amazed.
" You really lived in the backyard of the world. How comes..."
Smack!
Will glared at Jaden.
" I will get you imprisoned."
Liza said nothing.
" By the way, am I the only one feeling a little too lazy today?"
" My eyes are heavy?" Raven said rubbing her eyes.
" Just go to sleep." Jaden told her.
Raven sighed." There is still a lot to do."
" Then sleep on time." Liza told her.
Raven shook her head.
" I will go at Orchid's tonight."
" Madam Wang is in a bad mood now. She might not allow it." Will said.
" Then I will sneak out. It is..."
" You will what?" Madam Wang came.
They all immediately sat upright.
Raven cleared her throat. "I was narrating a story." She explained.
Madam Wang raised her eyebrows. She patted the black rose tucked behind her ear, before crossing her arms over her chest.
" Uhmm, tell me about the story."
Raven cleared her throat.
" It is about a maiden whose marriage is rejected by her strict mother. That's when she says, ' Then I will sneak out.'..."
" The mother's name is Madam Wang, and she was definitely in a bad mood that day. Right? " Madam Wang asked solemnly.
Raven glanced at her friends. Jaden was calmly looking at nothing in front of him,
Will was playing with a grass maintaining his laughter, Liza was just staring at the ground.
Raven looked at Madam Wang once more. She made an awkward smile.
" That is..."
" Quiet!!"
They were startled.
" Idiots."
Madam Wang went away just like that.
They all let out a sigh of relief.
" My heart almost stopped." Raven exclaimed.
When the time came, Raven headed at Orchid's. She first went from stall to stall to buy gifts for both Eniva and Orchid.
It took her time to find something suitable. In the end she bought a beautiful hairpin for Eniva and a hair ribbon for Orchid.
She entered the home. The lights inside were on but when she knocked no one answered.
She decided to push the doors open.
The sight in the room caught her off guard.
" What?" She murmured to herself in confusion.
Eniva was sitting down holding Orchid's body in her hands. Her eyes,bloodshot red.
She slowly raised her head.
" Please leave." She whispered.
" Please,"
Raven's heart started beating a little too quick. Instead of leaving she took a step forward. Another.
She walked to their side.
" What ha..."
Orchid's body wasn't moving. There was a deep wound on her chest. She shook her head not believing her head. That's when she realized Eniva was also injured.
" What happened?" Raven asked again, tears falling. She was caressing Orchid's face. It was unusually too cold.
Eniva sighed and looked up fighting tears. She looked at her.
" Just... leave. Please. " Eniva told her.
Raven heard footsteps behind her. Before she could react, Eniva pushed her aside.
A sword pierced her heart.
Raven's teary eyes widened. She swiftly drew a dagger from her boots, and attacked the attacker. The attacker dodged in time, leaving the sword buried in Eniva's chest. He immediately fled.
Raven quickly approached their bodies.
And started shaking them, hoping they could wake up.
" Please open your eyes. "
" I have something beautiful . A surprise. " Nothing happened. Tears welled in her eyes.
She put her hand on the sword in tears, wondering if she should remove it or leave it.
" Heavens the..."
The fruits baskets in the two ladies' hands escaped from their grip.
Raven slowly turned at them.
They quickly ran away, probably with the wrong idea. Screaming, " Murder!"
" Murder!"
Raven sighed.
" What do I do?... Just what..." She murmured.