Feng kept hold of my hand as we back to the banquet hall. Walking along side him, I noticed several young women looking at Feng with longing. When those longing looks turn to glares while looking at me, I felt unsettled.

"I was wondering whether you had kidnapped Wei Lan"

I bowed my head and make my apologies whenI saw grandfather, uncle and cousin seated with Elder Wang, her son and daughter-in-law, and the giggling Li Xia. Feng show no expression as he lead me to a seat next to him.

When the food came, Master Wang stood up and thanks everyone for coming before asking everyone to enjoy the light meal.

The words light meal was not what I had expected withthe large table filled with dishes. Each dish beautifully made. Never have I seen so much different type of food all at once.

"Wei Lan" Li Xia picked up a pretty moon cake and placed it on my plate. "Try the lotus moon cake"

Smiling, I picked it up and took a bite. It was sweet and soft as it melted into my mouth.

"Is it good?" Li Xia asked with bright eyes.

"Yes" I answered and took another bite.

"Li Xia, you're already showing off to Wei Lan" Elder Wang laughed softly. "Wei Lan, that moon cake is Li Xia specialty"

I was surprised and looked at the young girl beside me who suddenly blushed.

"Grandmother" Li Xia pouted.

I smiled and reached for another moon cake which made Li Xia happy. As I was enjoying the cake, Feng put several dumplings on my plate.

"Feng-ge" Li Xia made a face. "Those dumplings doesn't suit well with the moon cakes"

Li Xia reached over and took the plate with the soft white rice cakes.

"Wei Lan, you should have these white tea rice cakes instead"

At the same time, Feng put several small pork buns on my plate. Li Xia frowns and counters him with peach cake. The two siblings went back and forward until my plate became a hill.

"Mei-mei is so loved" Min teased me, obviously amused by the scene. "Meanwhile, Min-ge has no one to put food on his plate"

Hearing this, I stood up with my plate in hand. Once at was at his side, I put the hill of food down in front of him. Then I tilted my head playfully to one side of his shoulders to look at him with a big smile.

"Mei-mei hopes this makes Min-ge happy"

Seeing the plate, Min smiled wryly.

"Min-ge, you have to finish it or else it'll be rude to Elder Wang"

At this time, the elders all had their hand to their mouth, trying hard not to laugh.

"M_ mei-mei is too kind" Min sighed before he pitched my cheek.

"Fa Min" Feng's sharp cold voice startled us.

I stood up straight seeing Feng's cold eyes.

Why is he angry all of a sudden?

"Lan, come here"

When I was close to his side, he took my wrist and pulled me to him. Holding my wrist with one hand, he used his other hand to cup my cheek – the same cheek Min had playfully pinched. Feng's thumb rubbed at my cheek as he frown. I was confused - even more so when I could hear giggles and chuckles.

Did I miss something?

After everyone was done with the meals, the servants quickly cleaned up in preparing for the gift ceremony.

There were wood chest of all sizes – all held different types of precious and valuable items. From fabrics, accessories, jewels, gold and stones, there was nothing amiss. When it was my turn, Min went with me.

"Elder Wang" Min gave his usual charming, handsome smiles as he cupped a hand over his fist. "On behalf of the Fa Family, Fa Min and Fa Wei Lan wishes Elder Wang a happy birthday"

Everyone knows who grandfather was and heard rumors of his close ties to the royal family. No one knows for sure but they do know that the Fa Family is the biggest, most wealthy family in the Jing Province. Everyone have been curious with our relationship to the Wang since we were invited to sit at the main table with them. Only honored guests sat at the head table.

"Elder Wang, please accept Wei Lan small gift"

I stepped forward with a box painted dark blue. Compare to other gifts that have been presented, my was a lot smaller in size. Even the box wasn't as extravagant with its simple structure and color. When Li Xia accepted the gift on behalf of her grandmother with a smile, she went to Elder Wang and opened the box.

"Oh, tea and honey"

Elder Wang smile were genuine. I had been relieved up until the muffled laughter. Curious, I glance back and noticed quite a few people were trying not to laugh. When I glance over at grandfather, I saw that he had a frown on his calm face. I was worried and looked at Min beside me.

Did I do something wrong?

"Elder Wang, your honored guest must be joking with such an insignificant gift. Isn't the Fa Family the wealthiest family in the Jing Province? Surely, the young miss gift is a joke_"

I was startled by the sudden outburst. It had been a young woman's voice - and as quickly as she said it, it sounded like someone covered her mouth, stopping her from saying anything else.

"The tea leaves were cultivated by blue lotus, grown and made by mei-mei" Min voice was calm; his smiles were bright as if there was nothing wrong. "The honey was also made by mei-mei."

I was moved as Min smiled at me before turned to the crowd, facing the direction where the outburst was made. I understood that my gift had been what amuses people - and Min is defending me.

"Gold and jewels are easy for our Fa Family, but Fa Wei Lan's tea and honey are rare to come by" Min continued with his usual clear voice and smiling eyes.

"How can tea and honey be rare? Young Master Fa Min knows how to jest" Another haughty voice spoke with a hint of amusement.

Suddenly, a sharp sound echoed through the banquet hall Feng had set his cup of tea down the table so hard that the hard wood table shook.

"Those who insulted my Lan, step out"

The banquet hall went quiet to Feng's cold eyes. No one dared stepped out after Wang Feng announced that Fa Wei Lan was his Lan. I felt guilty for the sudden awkwardness. I hadn't thought my gift was going to be ridicule like this. Seeing Feng's cold eyes flashing at the nervous crowd, seeing grandfather and uncle Zedong silent anger, seeing the slight worried and embarrassment in Feng's family eyes – I felt horrible.

This was supposed to be Elder Wang's birthday and my gift had caused such tension to the crowd. Before the situation become worst, I stepped forward to Elder Wang with an apologetic smile.

"Wei Lan should explain that the tea leaves and honey could be use for 2 things"

There was silence.

"Oh?" Now, Elder Wang was surprised.

"Tea leaves and honey, of course, could be used to make tea" I explained with a smile. "Tea leaves and honey could also be used to lure butterflies"

With my statement, everyone was surprised.

"Butterflies?" Li Xia quickly went to me and took my hands saying excitedly. "Really? You can lure butterflies? Li Xia wants to see"

I continue to smile at Lia Xia excitement.

"I would like to see as well" Elder Wang got up from her seat with the help of her daughter-in-law.

"Then, Wei Lan will lure butterflies for Elder Wang" I bowed my head.

Moments later, we were all outside in the large, expansive garden. The Wang servants had help set up a large table and prepared a long roll of fabric paper that covered the whole squared table. At the side, there was a cup of hot tea made from the blue tea leaves. Beside it was the jar of honey, a tray of different color ink, and several paint brushes.

Looking up, I saw that the sky was clear and blue, the breeze was gentle and the air was fresh. It was a perfect day to lure butterflies. First, I poured some honey into the color inks and then use the hot tea to stir the ink and the honey. People were surprised and curious as I begin to stir and mix the tea and honey into each ink tray.

Flowers – hundreds and thousands of flowers. That was what I had in mind when I begin to paint. It didn't take long before the sweet scent of honey and tea lured a butterfly. It fluttered around the ink before it set on the back of my hand.

"How is this possible...?"

"She can lure butterflies..."

Half way through the painting, almost a dozen butterflies appeared – some were on the paintings – some were fluttering around the ink – some were on me. By the time I was done with the painting, several dozen butterflies were fluttering around.

"Elder Wang, the butterflies are here to wish you a happy birthday"

From the guest perspective.

Wei Lan had been smiling at the butterflies around her to noticed the silence. Everyone was struck by the sheer beauty of the scene before them. A girl, barely pass 16 is in shades of blue – her long hair held loosely by a stunning red phoenix jade stick. With the painting of stunning flowers in front of her while surrounded by colorful butterflies, her cheeks held set of deep dimples. Beautiful was simply not enough to describe the scene – it had been mesmerizing.