Chapter 20 Chapter Nineteen

The next morning, Liane had just finished her breakfast when Spong and Otti knocked at the door. We were ordered to take you to your sister.Spong said. So she finally agreed to meet me?she asked on the way out. Odyssey shook his head.She was ordered to meet you. Lian tried hard to hide the disappointment of being rejected by her sister again, and followed the two elders of the Fei family to the stall.Without saying a word, Sibang and Odi led her to the small village on the border between Feishi and Xinshi. Spong pointed to a hut.We are here for you. No need, I know how to get back. She dismounted and walked to the cabin.The door opened, and a strange woman whom Leane would never have recognized as her sister stepped into the sunlight.Her burly husband followed her closely with a hostile expression on his face.

Li Ting was a head taller than Lian, and her hair was not blond, but yellowish brown.She has a big belly.Liane was not told that her sister was pregnant.If it wasn't for Li Ting's sullen face, Li An would hug her and tell her the joy of the sisters' reunion.They stared at each other for a long time, and finally Liane broke the uncomfortable silence. Are you Li Ting? used to be.she answered.My parents changed my name to Katie. An inexplicable anger made Liane blurt out.Your parents are buried in England. I don't remember them.she said coldly.What do you want from me? Liane's anger disappeared, replaced by the urge to cry.You are my sister and I want to see you again.

But your purpose is not just that?right?It was Li Ting's husband who asked the question. Li Ting briefly introduced them to each other.His name is Manuel.Leanne lied about being glad to know him, then whispered that she really wanted something else. Li Ting froze all over.I cannot and will not return to England.My life is here, Leanne. Are you afraid that I will force you to come home with me?Oh, Liting, I would never ask you to do that. Li Ting could clearly hear her sincerity.She nodded to her husband and whispered something to him.Manuel reluctantly agreed, moved two chairs out of the room, and returned to the room when they were seated.

are you happy?Liane asked, hoping to lighten the mood. very happy.Li Ting replied.Manuel and I have been married for five years and we are expecting our first child soon. Liane decided to cut to the chase, because her sister had already glanced twice at the door.I just want to talk to you. how did you find me? A Sin found out about your whereabouts and told Lord Ever.do you remember him She nods.He has sent for me before, and so has the king.It's weird talking about this because it's something my parents want me to try to forget. I need you to remember, because our Uncle Morken's life is at stake.do you remember him

do not remember. Liting, I swear that when I get back to England, I will convince the Baron that you are dead, so that they will not bother you anymore.But now I need you to try to remember the night your father was killed. I don't want to talk about that night, it took me years to get over it. Liane begged bitterly.But Li Ting still refused to help.When Manuel came out to say that his wife needed a break, Litine's look of amnesty broke Leane's heart.Disappointed, she rose slowly and walked to her horse.The thought of her dear uncle's death brought tears to her eyes.She turned around in grief and yelled: Li Ting, when did you become so cowardly?You dishonored our father, and I'm glad he didn't live to see you like this.

Li Ting's heart was pierced by her sister's contempt, and she couldn't help crying: "Wait a minute, don't go."She broke away from her husband and walked quickly to her sister.Please forgive me.she sobbed. Li Ting is suddenly no longer a stranger, but transformed into a long-lost sister.They embraced and wept.I never forget you.Li Ting said.I never forgot my sister.please forgive me?She wiped her tears with the back of her hand.I've been living with guilt all these years, I know it's not my fault, but I can't You have nothing to feel guilty about, Leanne said.It's not your fault.

But I escaped by chance, but you were unfortunately captured. Oh, Li Ting, you must not blame yourself.You were just a little girl and you couldn't change anything. The scene of that night is as vivid as yesterday. I don't have a deep memory of that night, all I know is what Liz told me later.Do you remember Liz? Remember, she is your personal maid.Li Ting replied.I remember my father kissing us goodbye.Father asked his trusted soldiers to take us away, because his enemies were already at the gates. Lord Ever and his army. My father gave me a present, but there is nothing for you, so you are very upset.

That jeweled box.Liane whispered.What he gave you was the King's Box.Li Si heard from the soldiers that your guards should help you keep that box until your father picks you up after the war.did you hide it No.Li Ting said.I don't know what happened to it afterwards. Liane was disappointed.I had hoped Sorry, I don't know where the treasure box is. Liane was silent for a long time, busy wrestling with despair and panic.How is she going to save her uncle now?Without the treasure chest or her sister, Uncle Morken was dead.She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.What happened after your father gave you the treasure box?

As soon as I lost my hand, the box fell to the ground.I was so afraid I would be scolded if I broke it, but Liz's husband picked it up.My father wrapped the box in a piece of cloth and gave it to me, then he left. Art is in the room too? Yes, his name is Art.He was only in the room for a minute or two, and he must have died that night in the battle. Liane shook her head.He didn't die, but went mad.I've heard a lot about him over the years.He lives in the corner of the barn like an animal, carrying a backpack full of mud.Li Si said that it was his cowardice that drove him crazy, and when she heard the news of his death later, she didn't shed a single tear.

What happened to Liz after that? She lived with me at Uncle Morken's, and I thought she was very happy.She died of illness in her sleep.She knew about the secret passage between our bedrooms, but never told anyone. But that night we walked through the secret passage in my father's room. Yes, the stairs in the secret passage are very steep, we stumbled and fell down the stairs.Liane said.I have had nightmares for years and still dare not look down from a height. But we were pushed down the stairs, I remember that well.Li Ting trembled excitedly.You are behind my back and you want to take the box from me.I saw the man when I turned to tell you to stop.He jumped out of the shadows and jumped on us, and I guess that's when he snatched the treasure box.The soldiers leading us lost our footing, and we all rolled down the stairs.I heard horrible screams and hit my head on the stone steps.When I woke up, I found myself in the arms of Laren on horseback, far away from the castle.They dropped me off at Tom's relatives and I never saw them again.

Leanne has new insights into a nightmare she's had for years.I often dream of monsters jumping out of walls and chasing us.I must have seen him too. I didn't see his face, Liting said.But it is almost certain that the treasure box was snatched by him. Then the treasure box must still be there somewhere, unless the person who snatched it escaped before the baron sealed the castle.God!I don't know what to do. Stay, Li Ting persuaded.Don't go back to England.You are married to Lord Cloth, and your life is here. I couldn't leave Uncle Morken alone.He raised me and treated me like his own.I have to go back and save him. I really want to help you, but don't know how.Maybe I'm trying to remember something. They continued talking about the past until Li Ting looked tired.Liane kissed her sister on the cheek and promised to see her again. If I can come back from England, I would like to know more about you.We sisters finally meet again, I don't want to lose you again. Li Ting stood up slowly, looked into the distance and expressed her feelings about this reunion.I remember you as a little girl, but now I feel like we were strangers with little in common.I don't want to hurt feelings, but I have to be honest with you.Recalling the past brings back only painful memories, seeing you only reminds me of times I desperately want to forget.Maybe someday I'll change my mind, and it's better for us to go our separate ways for now.But I promise you, if I think of anything that might be of help to you, I will send you word. Lian quickly lowered her head so that Li Ting would not see how sad she was.Just do what you want.she whispered. She walked slowly along the path without looking back. Anxious to tell Birdy the outcome of her meeting with her sister, Liane rode back to the stable and headed straight for Lacey's castle, hoping to find Birdie there.In the end, she only found Ross. Your husband has gone with Lord Maien and Lord Lacey, madam. Ian is here?where did they goshe asked. He was surprised no one told her.Rendezvous with the troops at the top of the hill. Are they coming back late? so late?Ma'am, it will be a long time before they come back.Ross saw that she still didn't understand.They are going to England, madam, and you must know their object. I know they're going to England, but not now.Excuse me, I'm going back to the cabin and waiting for my husband to come back. He won't be back, and you're leaving tomorrow. Where am I going? go home.Ross replied.I heard your husband say that Brent soldiers will come to pick you up tomorrow to your new home. Liane felt dizzy and had a knot in her stomach.I see. Ma'am, are you unwell?Your face turns pale. She ignored his question.Joss, you must have heard wrong.They will definitely take me with them when they go to England.He promised me, he won't break his promise.They all knew my uncle would die if the English saw them.You must have misheard, Birdie will be back for me. Her distress made him worried and at a loss as to what to do.He wanted to lie to comfort her, but knew she would have to accept the truth sooner or later.So he broke his heart and blurted out.For God's sake, I heard right.Everyone knows it, except you.They're going to England, and you're going to be taken to Bradley Land.Your husband is concerned about your injury and wants you to rest for a day before heading out on the road.He's so considerate, isn't he, ma'am? She turned away without answering, but stopped suddenly.Thanks for the clarification, Joss.Do you know where Kevin Du and his wife live? All the soldiers knew that the wounded would go to Duane.If Chi hadn't died halfway, she would have cured him.Why do you ask about this? Just curious.she lied.I want to go to my sister again later, can you go with me? He held his head high with the deep honor that Mrs. Brunner had chosen him to be her bodyguard.I'd love to go with you, but didn't you just come back from her house? Yes, but I forgot to bring her the present I brought from England.I'll let you know when it's ready. As soon as Liane got back to the cottage, she tore off her Bryce cloak and put on English clothes.While she was packing up her essentials for the trip, Reki came to her. Why are you wearing those clothes?Your husband will not be happy.You should be wearing a Bruce cloak. Liane threw the comb into the bag and tied the string taut at the top of the bag.I will never wear a Buchner cape again.Birdie betrayed me and I will never forgive him!she cried, her legs gave way, and she fell down on the bed.I'm going back to England. What?You can't be serious.Reki sat down beside her. Boddy promised me he, Ian and Lacey would wait until They all went to England. Ross told me.Liane said.Birdie promised me he would take me with him, so I told him the names of the Englishmen who helped Keating kidnap McAleigh. Why did they kidnap Lord Mai's son? They tied the wrong man and took him as Lacey's brother. Reki was confused.Start at the beginning, and then I might be able to find a way to help you. You can not help me.she says.God!How can I save my uncle now.I'm so scared, I'm Reki tapped her arm, begging for an explanation.So Liane started talking about the night her father was killed, and when she finished, she realized how hopeless her situation was.She stood up and walked to the door. where are you going? I'm going to find Ross to accompany me to my sister's house. But you just told me Li Ting didn't want to see you again. Liane sighed.In fact, I wanted to persuade him to take me to Du's house, because Kevin and Annie knew how to get to Lien's territory, and I knew how to get back to Denghanqun from Lien's territory. Reki ran to her in surprise.God!You really want to go back to England. Yes.She hugs Reki and bids her farewell.I want you to know that I value your friendship and I will miss you. But we'll meet again, won't we? No, I won't be coming back.She let Reki go. What about Buddy?You love him! He doesn't love me.He's just using me, Reki.I have no weight in his heart, he and she are too painful to talk about.I have to go. Wait a moment.Reki stopped her.You change your clothes, I'll go to Ross.When you go out dressed like this, everyone will know you have a plan. You're right, I was confused.Okay, I'll change my clothes, you go to Ross. It might take me a while to find him.Promise me that you will stay here and wait for me. Ok, I will wait for you.Don't forget, Ross thought I was going to find my sister. I know.Lei Qi opened the door and went out, she was still thinking about the mysterious disappearance of the treasure box when she turned to close the door.Can I ask you a question? what is the problem? You said that in addition to the four soldiers, there was Chief Ait in the room at that time.Could it be that one of them took the treasure box? impossible.Those soldiers were loyal to my father, and Ait was crazy. Is the behavior a bit weird, or is it really crazy? Really crazy.Liane replied.Please hurry up, Reki.I must leave as soon as possible. But why did your father use a madman as a steward to collect rent for him?That doesn't make sense! Aite was normal at first, but Liz told me that he went mad because of cowardice after the castle was captured.But I know that Att has a bad temper, is cruel and greedy by nature.Please go find Ross quickly. Reki finally closed the door.Liane took off her clothes and was about to get the cloak when she suddenly stopped still and let out a scream.God!certainly. Lei Qi went for a long time to come back, and Lian was going crazy waiting. Why so long?she asked when Reki entered the room. I have to take care of a few things first.she says.Ruos came, taking Kerr and Ellen with him.They looked as if they were escorting a princess.It is a great honor that you have chosen the Fishi to escort you. That's because they are young. I've been thinking about your plans.she says.I don't think you should go to Du's house because it would take a long detour.Go directly to Lian's territory, Ruos must know how to get there. How do you see it? All soldiers know territory boundaries, where to go and where not to go.They rely on this knowledge to survive. But I don't know if I can convince Ross, I was going to tell him I was going to Annie for my leg injury. In that case, tell him we have to go to Lien's territory when we're on the road. us?Rachel, you can't be I'm going to England with you.I have wrapped my luggage in a cloak and tied it behind the saddle so that Roth and the others will not be suspicious, which is why I have been away for a long time. Reki's tone was calm, but she clenched her hands into fists and her eyes were determined.Liane started shaking her head, and Reki immediately made it clear that she was determined and would not change her mind no matter what. I can't take you away.In case something happens to you, I can't explain to my conscience.Liane said. Then at least let me accompany you to Lien's territory, and I can help you convince Ruos. Then you will come back here with them? right.Reki said.Lying and deceiving her friends bothers her conscience, but she has a plan and she's made up her mind.Whether Lian agrees or not, she has to help her. We don't, I mean you might run into Boddy and the others. I don't think so.They must go first to my uncle's, which is in the far north-west of England, while I head east to Denhamshire. Where is Baron Ever's estate? In the south of my uncle's house.By God's will, by the time they reached Denham the ransom had been paid and the matter was over. whats the matter? Lian shook her head, not going to explain.Reki suddenly shuddered.So can we go? Liane puffed out her chest and nodded.As she walked out the door, she whispered: "May God bless us."