After that night, Susu found herself attached to the older boy. Her eyes always followed where he is and observe his every moment. Every time there is a spar match, Susu watched how beautifully Zhu Cang sparred with the soldiers. Each move had been precise with no hesitation.

Commander Zhu taught his grandson well.

Susu didn't know much of the Zhu but she does know that Commander Zhu lost his only son, the Second Commander Zhu Son, in the Great War eight years ago. Zhu Cang had been the only four years old when he was left to the care of his grandfather, Zhu Fong. The thought of the boy losing his parents at a younger age than her now - Susu was amazed by his mental strength.

"What are you thinking about?"

Susu was lost in her own thoughts that when Zhu Cang face suddenly appeared. Without any thoughts, Susu reached up to touch the scar on his face. It took a long while before she realized what she was doing.

"I'm sorry" Susu turned bright red and quickly pull her hand back.

Instead of anger, Zhu Cang chuckled. Startled, Susu peaked up to see that the boy was indeed smiling at her. He wasn't angry that she touched him?

"You want to know how I got it?"

Feeling embarrassed, Susu couldn't face him and stared at her hands.

"Susu"

Her head snapped up with surprise. It was the first time he said her name.

"Do you want to know how I got this scar?"

Susu nodded, feeling shy all of a sudden.

"Eight years ago, my mother and I were captured and held hostage. In order to force my grandfather and father to surrender, they targeted the weakest link" Zhu Cang voice was detached and cold. "This scar was given to me by the Leading Commander of Qian, right after he killed my mother"

Susu looked up at the older boy and felt her heart tremble at the sight of his eyes. He didn't need to finish the story because Susu knew what happened after that. According to rumors, Zhu Son infiltrated the enemy camp alone to save his wife and son. Susu could only assume that Zhu Son had saved his son in time before the Qian's Commander could kill him.

"Does it still hurt?"

Zhu Cang smile softly at Susu's gentle question.

"Do you think it's ugly, Susu?"

Susu shook her head.

"Really?" He asked softly - as if he doesn't believe her.

"It's proof that you're alive" Susu answered honestly. "How can it be ugly?"

Hearing her words, Zhu Cang placed a hand on top of her head and patted it. Feeling as if she was being treated as a child, her lips pursed.

"What's wrong?" He asked with a smile, seeing Susu's pout for the first time.

"Zhu gongzi treats Susu like a child" Susu brushed his hand from her head. "Please stop"

Hearing her say it so seriously and directly, Zhu Cang covered his lips, stopping himself from laughing out loud. Susu sharpen her glares, daring him to laugh at her. When Zhu Cang turned to the side with shaking shoulders, Susu got up and walked off, not bothering to hide her annoyance.

Commander Zhu and many soldiers saw Susu storming off with an angry expression and found it cute. The expressionless little girl had showed maturity and calmness since they first saw her, but now, she is actually pouting. The sight reminded everyone that Susu is still, after all, just a young maiden.