Chapter 2719: Xue Ke's Visit_1
Tang Yuehua once again pressed, "Then, can you tell me why? Perhaps your aunt could help."
Tang San opened his mouth but still replied, "I... Well, when I went to the Tiandou Empire Palace last time, I didn't see Brother Sheng!"
The former immediately understood the cause and effect and mused, "So that's how it is, that day you took leave, it was to go to the imperial palace to find that Xu Sheng."
Tang San nodded in confirmation, "Sorry, Aunt, I didn't inform you about this matter at the first opportunity!"
Tang Yuehua waved her hand to indicate she didn't mind, "It's okay, coming alone to the Court Etiquette Academy, it's natural to be excited when meeting someone you knew before. Your aunt can understand."
"However, you are not a noble scion and do not have the proper status, so it's natural those soldiers wouldn't allow you into the imperial palace!"
"But, if you want to go in the future, you can tell me, after all, I do have some matters to discuss with His Majesty the Emperor!"
Tang San's expression brightened, "Yes, Aunt!"
If he had known it could be like this, he definitely wouldn't have gone to the imperial palace alone!
Tang Yuehua's smile grew wider, "Then do you have any other worries? You can tell your aunt all at once!"
Tang San quickly shook his head, "No more, thank you, Aunt. I will work hard at studying court etiquette and will not disappoint you!"
Tang Yuehua gently patted his shoulder, "Well, you should go back then, it's time for training!"
...
Meanwhile, the two who were conversing inside the palace were interrupted by a voice from outside...
A soldier of the Tiandou Empire spoke respectfully, "Repo... Report, Your Highness, Crown Prince, Princess Xue Ke requests an audience!"
Qian Renxue showed a trace of doubt, "Xue Ke?? Why would she come here?"
Generally speaking, Xue Ke wouldn't take the initiative to come to the palace to find her but would notify a few days in advance...
Could it be...
Her gaze shifted to Xu Sheng, her eyes carrying a faint hint of reproach...
Xu Sheng, of course, noticed the other's change, "Ren Xue, why are you looking at me like that?"
Qian Renxue pouted slightly, "It's nothing, I'm just guessing that Xue Ke is here to see you."
Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow, "It shouldn't be, I only had a simple conversation with her that day!"
If she really came to see him, it would only mean that Xue Ke's shy exterior was vastly different from her inner self!
The soldier outside, seeing no one responded, spoke up again, "Your... Your Highness, Crown Prince?"
Qian Renxue came to her senses and said, "I know, let Xue Ke come in!"
After speaking, she transformed into Xue Qinghe's appearance...
"Yes!"
Soon, the palace doors were pushed open, and Princess Xue Ke stepped in elegantly...
After scanning her surroundings, her gaze settled on Xue Qinghe and Xu Sheng...
Only then did she reveal a contented smile, "Brother, and Xu Sheng, have I disturbed your conversation by coming here?"
Xue Qinghe couldn't show any displeasure, his face unchanged he said, "Of course not, I'm very happy that you could come, Sister!"
Xu Sheng also affirmed, "Yes, I welcome Princess Xue Ke as well!"
Xue Ke let out a sigh of relief, "That's good, but I apologize for not notifying you in advance before coming here!"
Xue Qinghe shook his head and inquired, "No matter, but Xue Ke, you've come here, is there something the matter?"
Hearing this direct question, Xue Ke's beautiful eyes stealthily glanced at Xu Sheng, then put her hands behind her back, looking somewhat hesitant to speak...
Xue Qinghe glared at Xu Sheng before clenching his fists...
Indeed it was as he thought, how could Xue Ke possibly have wanted to see him so earnestly!
Xu Sheng coughed slightly, "Princess Xue Ke, did you come specifically to find me?"
Xue Ke nodded obediently and carefully said, "Um... Xu Sheng, didn't you say last time that I could find you anytime when you're free? Today I just happened not to have any etiquette classes, so I came!"
"Today, can you spend time with me?"
Xu Sheng was taken aback for a moment and explained, "This matter, we still have to ask the Crown Prince, after all, I am his attendant!"
Based on Qian Renxue's personality, she should agree, after all, to maintain her own status!
However, he had guessed wrong!
He saw Xue Qinghe say coldly, "Sorry, Xu Sheng has very important matters to discuss with Brother Sheng today, so he can't accompany you!"
Xue Ke instinctively stepped back, shocked, "Bro... Brother?"
This unfamiliar manner scared her...
In her memory, Xue Qinghe had always been gentle and refined and would never speak to her in such a cold tone!
Seeing her reaction, Xu Sheng quickly clarified, "Princess Xue Ke, the Crown Prince has had many troublesome matters these few days; don't misunderstand."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe also realized his current identity and his face resumed its smile...
"No... that's right, as Xu Sheng said, I've been somewhat troubled lately and had no intention of blaming my sister," he said.
It was then that Xue Ke finally breathed a sigh of relief, but still said with a trace of palpitation, "Tha-... that's so, Brother, your expression just now was really scary!"
However, she soon asked with hopeful anticipation, "Then Brother... is it really impossible to lend Xu Sheng to me today?"
Xue Qinghe pursed his lips, finding it difficult to continue, "Well, let Xu Sheng make the choice himself; I have no objections!"
He had almost ruined Xue Qinghe's public image because of a momentary impulse!
It was better to leave the choice to Xu Sheng himself...
Xu Sheng gazed deeply at him, understanding why his behavior had changed so drastically and finally sighed inwardly...
"I'm sorry, Princess Xue Ke, today I need to take care of the Crown Prince, another day then," Xu Sheng said.
After hearing this, Xue Ke forced a smile, "Tha-... that's how it is, okay then, it's troublesome for you to look after Brother today, I'll come another time!"
"Brother, then I won't disturb you any further!"
After signaling, she hastily left the palace...
But the unintentional display of disappointment was clearly perceived...
After canceling her illusion, Qian Renxue took a deep breath, "Xu Sheng, why... why didn't you agree to her?"
Xu Sheng didn't answer but instead asked, "Ren Xue, if we turn it around, do you wish that I had agreed to her?"
Facing his intense gaze, Qian Renxue immediately turned her head away...
Forcing a calm tone, "You... what has your agreement or disagreement got to do with me?" she said.
Xu Sheng's tone turned gentle, "I said before, Ren Xue, you will be my wife in the future, hence, I won't plant any seeds of possibility with another female."
Feeling her cheeks heat up rapidly, she replied somewhat flusteredly, "I've already said, it has... it has nothing to do with me!"
"I'm somewhat tired today; you should go back first!"
Without a doubt, that was a dismissal!
The corners of Xu Sheng's mouth curved up slightly, "Is that so? If I'd known, I would have agreed to Xue Ke; it should still be possible to find her now, I suppose?"
Qian Renxue quickly turned her head to look, "You wouldn't dare!!"
...
...
...