OPEN YOUR MASK, PRINCESS!
Episode 538 HOW TO PROTECT
The statement that Haris delivered in such a pitiful tone was unable to Xiao Jun accept. The young man's hands clenched tightly, growling at the thought of an unpleasant ending altogether. “This is not fair father, why we become people who have magic abilities if it turns out this ability harms one of us. We better be ordinary people, no need to be shackled by problems like this. I miss a peaceful life and away from father problems, I. I do not want to lose anyone because of that fight.” Xiao Jun Furious.
Haris nodded, understanding how his son felt. Just like Xiao Jun, he did not want to go through such a difficult time anymore. “But all that is just a prediction, son. Just when I saw the end of that time, in fact destiny said something else. We always have hope to change fate, while it has not yet happened.
Xiao Jun increasingly did not understand, either Haris only said to calm his heart or the truth was indeed demikan. His eyebrows furrowed, Xiao Jun could no longer interpret Haris's puzzle. “What does father mean? Dad said it was an unavoidable fate, but now you say it can still change. Please don't play me, Dad, are you covering up something bad for me? Do you want to keep it to yourself like that time?” urged Xiao Jun who could not calm down anymore to talk to Haris.
Haris sighed heavily while shaking his head. “Not son, that's not what dad meant. Like it or not, inevitably, Miss Yue Hwa had to face the deciding round, where there was only her and her examiner. We won't be able to interfere, or one of us will be the victim. This fight will be fair, there is only one who will come out as a winner. Miss Yue Hwa could only rely on all her abilities. Are you willing to not intervene later? We have the same magic energy, if you interfere then father will be dragged, and vice versa. That's why at that time you intervened, inevitably father also had to intervene. But this is not our arena Jun. We have to be self-conscious to keep watching, even though I know this is hard. Do you understand what Dad means?”
Xiao Jun tried to digest Haris' words, thinking for a long time that he had spoken. “So I must have the heart to let Yue Hwa fight alone, whatever the result?” Xiao Jun asked to make sure.
“Ya.” Answer Haris briefly.
“Even if he is battered or will be injured because of his opponent, I still have to be quiet?” Xiao Jun asked again, his heart getting hotter if his father returned to answer with the same words.
“Ya.” What Xiao Jun feared happened, Haris did indeed issue such an answer.
“I can't father, I can't possibly let Yue Hwa woe. I'll do anything, maybe there's still another way we can do without standing still.” Said Xiao Jun who could not take it anymore. His voice even sounded vibrating so as to hold back the growl.
“But we really have to be the audience. Or he lost completely and we lost our lives. It's all in your hands Jun, I know you're anxious. Father was worried about him too. There are times when we love someone not by pulling him when he falls but by letting him limp, fall and rise to victory. I firmly believe in Miss Yue Hwa's ability. Especially when he is pressed, he has strength that exceeds our expectations. For that, I beg Jun...This time only, stand up to him.” Haris said what stuck in his heart these days.
Xiao Jun understood his father's unrest, and began to accept the old man's learning. Not a single bit did Xiao Jun doubt Weini's ability, if that was the condition, if it was for the good of Weini and everyone, Xiao Jun would have to be determined to let Weini face his own fight.
“Good dad, Jun understands.”
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Weini came to face Liang Jia with Dina and Ming Ming. Xiao Jun asked for permission to talk to Haris so he sent a message that he would follow later. Liang Jia looked enthusiastic, impatiently wanting to hug Weini.
“See my son finally came home.” Liang Jia cried out as he stretched out his hands for Weini to land in his arms.
That excited voice of Liang Jia made Weini smile. He held back for a moment to dock in his mother's arms, Weini paid his respects for a moment. Dina who walked behind him also bowed respectfully.
“Sincerely for mom.” Weini said softly, she still bent her body until Liang Jia grabbed her shoulder.
Dina who has since bowed also greeted, “Honor to the big lady.” But in Indonesian that made Liang Jia frown.
“Sorry madam, this girl's intention is to greet the big madam.” Ming Ming immediately translated in order to be understood by Liang Jia. The bodyguard man saluted next to Liang Jia.
Liang Jia smiled happily as the mangosteen, “Oh, well I thank you guys. Stand up straight.” Liang Jia's orders, he noticed Ming Ming who painstakingly showed Dina manners. Makes the big madam a little curious.
“Hwa, isn't this your friend from Jakarta. Hmm... mom forgot to remember, but she's the one who ever came here right?” Liang Jia was not entirely sure though recalling Dina's face, especially the look on her tense face.
Weini nodded while smiling at her mother. “True mom, her name is Dina, she's my friend from Jakarta. I asked him to stay here, but I haven't decided the right position for him yet. I don't mind, do you, if Hwa makes this decision without your consideration?”
Ming Ming Ming who heard the question also felt thumping, because he was worried that the highest determinant of power was still in the hands of the great mistress, even though by rule the lady was already the leader. Had Liang Jia said no, it was likely that Weini would have listened to his decision.
Liang Jia chuckled softly, looking at the tense expressions of Dina and Ming Ming who were so scared to hear the counter statement from him. “Of course I agree, whatever you decide, I will follow. Don't forget, here you are the ruler.” Said Liang Jia still with an attached smile.
Ming Ming sighed in relief, his tensed veins were even slightly able to relax. Dina who does not know what but can guess from the existing situation that everything went smoothly. He could also feel relief at this time. While Weini looked radiant and happy, everything felt smooth and she could think of Dina's next fate.
“Thank you, mom.” Weini muttered again, followed by Ming Ming and Dina who also thanked him.
“Wah, thank you mom for allowing sister Dina to stay in mom's pavilion. Hwa very appreciative of mother's kindness.” Weini.
Weini looked gently at Ming Ming and Dina, then circulated a glance around and pointed at a servant who was standing behind not far from Liang Jia to help her. “Please take this lady to the guest room in the grand mistress pavilion.” Weini's orders.
“Kak Dina, come with this waiter first. Brother will live in the same place as mom and me. So sister rest first yes, later me and mom will follow there. And you, Ming Ming.. rest too, tomorrow I will do a job for you.” Weini said gently and full of charisma.
Dina smiled excitedly, at least she would not be displaced by being far away from Weini. “Ah thank you miss, uh Gong Zhu.” Erat Dina slapped her cheek.
“Kak, call miss is also the same, do not hurt yourself.” Said Weini who could not bear to see Dina punishing herself.
Dina shook her head quickly, “No Gong Zhu, I must discipline myself. This is my choice, so I need to be able to adapt to the rules here.” Said Dina who consciously did not want to be treated special by Weini.
Weini was moved to see Dina's attitude that did not take advantage of her closeness, although for Weini it was not a problem, but she still appreciated Dina's determination to adapt to the new environment that is strict rules here.
“Alright brother, now rest first yes. Waiter, take my guest to his room.” Weini's orders were firm.
Dina and Ming Ming also passed from the face of his nona. Liang Jia, who was impatient, wanted to hear Weini's story. They also take a relaxed sitting position in the pendopo. “How's there Hwa, is there anything you missed there?” Liang Jia asked Weini to tell him the good news he knew.
Weini nodded softly, a happy smile so vividly etched from her lips. A little embarrassed Weini showed the ring that Xiao Jun had pinned when proposing to her, from the jewelry alone could already answer what Liang Jia wanted to ask. The pair of old woman's eyes twinkled, staring enthusiastically and even reaching for Weini's fingers to take a closer look.
“Finally..mom is happy for you son.” Liang Jiang clasped his daughter's hand gently, a feeling of dignity and happiness that was so obvious. Which mother does not rejoice when she sees her child entering the marriage stage? Especially if you know that your child is getting the right partner for a lifetime together.
“Thank you, mom.”
“After your sister's wedding, we will focus on traditional lamara events and wedding rituals. Your Wei father has been determining the date of your wedding since far away. We are just waiting for the affairs of young people to be finished, then we old ones will act.” Said Liang Jia who opened the Haris card.
Weini frowned, not expecting that Haris had planned to that extent. “Dad Wei is looking for a good day? Gee whiz... Hwa didn't expect you guys to be more impatient than me.” Ledek Weini, the laughter of he and his mother also broke, sounding so familiar.
“Oya Hwa, about your friend it. It looks like he has a lot to learn if he wants to stay here. Pity if constrained language.” Said Liang Jia who remembered about Dina.
Weini nodded in agreement, and she wanted to discuss Dina's matter seriously with her mother. “Hwa also thinks so, according to her good mother how yes? Do we find a language teacher?”
Liang Jia disagreed less, he showed it with a weak sleigh gesture. “According to mom, it's best to teach her about manners here. Whatever position you're going to give her, I don't mind. To be sure, all who live here must understand how to behave, not to mention you also get a small time manners lesson right?” Liang Jia reminded Weini of the short lesson Weini received as a child.
“Iya, mom. Hwa still remembers well, being taught to be a little princess who knows manners.” Weini Memories. Liang Jia was also a mangosteen, at least Weini had understood the direction of the conversation and its intentions.
Liang Jia smiled widely, “Your actions are indeed amazing, Hwa. For that I hope the first lesson your friend gets is manners. How do you think?” Liang Jia threw the choice at her daughter.
Weini weighed indecisive for a while, there was no harm in also following her mother's advice. After all, Weini could while looking for the best teacher for Dina. At once, it might not be difficult for Dina to learn two skills. “Hwa also agrees with mom. So, who better to teach him Bu?”
Liang Jia chuckled softly, it seems like Weini has not remembered who the special senior servant in the field of manners is. Liang Jia answered him lightly. “Of course Aunt Gu.”
Weini's brows furrowed, the name her mother mentioned immediately reminded her of one person who had complained about not being able to stand up to one person in this house. She was Aunt Gu, the legendary servant in the Li residence.
Brother Dina, I hope you stay upbeat huh. Weini muttered inwardly, feeling concerned for Dina who had to deal with that old woman named Aunt Gu.
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