Chapter 2681: A Long-Awaited Reunion_1

Upon seeing Xue Qinghe approaching, the man at the front greeted respectfully, "Crown Prince, everything is ready. We can head to the Court Etiquette Academy at any moment!"

Behind him, dozens of Sky Dou Empire soldiers stood neatly in line, each tightly grasping the long spear in their hands!

One could say the Tiandou Empire's protection for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was extremely meticulous, but regrettably, the real Xue Qinghe had ceased to exist not long before!

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly and softly grunted in acknowledgment, but he didn't rush to give any orders...

It wasn't until Xu Sheng appeared beside him that he nodded to the leading soldier as a signal...

Taking a deep breath, the man loudly announced, "Everyone, form two lines, ready to move toward the Court Etiquette Academy!"

Upon hearing the command, the soldiers naturally split into two lines, ready for any unexpected situations...

Xue Qinghe then diverted his gaze and stepped into the carriage...

However, when he noticed that Xu Sheng was still standing in place, unmoved, he couldn't help but remind him, "Xu Sheng, what are you dawdling for, get in!"

Feeling the eyes of the surrounding soldiers on him, Xu Sheng chose to decline...

"Doing so might lead to criticism. I should proceed with the troops!"

Moreover, having finally come to the past, it was naturally time to relive it...

After hearing his explanation, Xue Qinghe said no more, "Hmm, you do have a point!"

Himself playing the role of the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, he knew being too intimate with an attendant could easily raise suspicions!

"Set off!!"

As his voice fell, the soldiers quickly moved toward the direction of the Court Etiquette Academy...

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After roughly half an hour, they arrived outside the main gate of the Court Etiquette Academy...

The two guards on duty seemed to snap awake as though doused with cold water upon seeing such a procession...

Under their extremely nervous watch, Xue Qinghe calmly stepped out of the carriage...

Once they recognized the person's identity, the two guards didn't hesitate and immediately bowed, saying, "Greetings to the Crown Prince!"

Xue Qinghe softly said, "Dispense with the formalities"

He then followed up, "According to my father the emperor's orders, this child beside me will enter the academy along with me. There's no problem with that, right?"

One of the guards responded instantly, "As it is His Majesty the Emperor's command, there's naturally no problem, Crown Prince, please..."

After speaking, they swiftly opened the great doors and stood to one side...

Xue Qinghe indicated something to the soldiers from the Sky Dou Empire behind him and then entered the academy together with Xu Sheng...

Only after they disappeared from view did the two guards quietly discuss, "Who exactly is that child? To be able to accompany the Crown Prince!"

"Not sure, but judging by his behavior, he is definitely not just any child. He must have an enormous background!"

As guards of the Court Etiquette Academy, they had seen many noble scions, yet they had never seen anyone whose temperament could rival, let alone surpass, that of Xue Qinghe!

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Unsurprisingly, as soon as Xue Qinghe and Xu Sheng entered the Court Etiquette Academy, they immediately attracted the attention of the noble scions passing by...

"Look... look quick, that... that seems to be the Crown Prince. Indeed, his reputation is well deserved; so young and yet so poised!"

"Yes, to become the future Crown Prince's consort would be a dream come true!"

"Have you only noticed the Crown Prince? That boy beside him seems to have an even more outstanding temperament, of course, in looks too!"

"Really, no idea which noble family's son he is, in no way inferior to the Crown Prince, and perhaps even more so!"

"Damn it, even though I have already studied all kinds of etiquettes, I still find it hard to suppress the excitement in my heart!"

Even some teachers from the academies could not help but show their admiration from the bottom of their hearts...

"The Crown Prince seems to have become even more outstanding after not seeing him for several months. It's hard to imagine what he will be like in the future!"

"Yes, in our Court Etiquette Academy, the word 'etiquette' is perfectly exemplified only by the Crown Prince!"

"I beg to differ. The child next to the Crown Prince also appears to be quite outstanding!"

Upon seeing this scene, Xu Sheng also generously praised, "Your Highness, you seem to have a very high evaluation in the Court Etiquette Academy. Not only from these noble scions, but even the teachers look at you differently!"

Xue Qinghe then softly replied, "Xu Sheng, you don't seem to be any worse than me. Perhaps, it won't be long before teachers from the Court Etiquette Academy will come to inquire about your identity, right?"

Truth be told, the atmosphere during his previous visits to the Court Etiquette Academy wasn't as exaggerated as it was now...

Perhaps, it wasn't himself that caused all this, but Xu Sheng by his side!

In his heart, he couldn't help but entertain other thoughts...

"If such a person could become my partner in the future, that would seem rather nice..."

The next second, he immediately discarded the thought and steadied his state of mind...

If the Spirit Skull were to fail at such a time, the consequences would be very dangerous!

Meanwhile, Tang San, who was focusing on etiquette practice, had also noticed the change in the atmosphere...

He secretly thought, "Could it be that the Crown Prince has arrived?"

With this in mind, he decisively stopped practising and, driven by curiosity, walked towards the outside of the academy...

After noticing the gathering of noble scions, he followed their gaze...

The next second, he revealed a shocked expression...

It wasn't the Crown Prince that shocked him, but Xu Sheng by his side!

Tang San quickly rubbed his eyes, "Am I... am I seeing things? Next to that Crown Prince, is that really Brother Sheng??"

When he confirmed that it was indeed Xu Sheng, the person he remembered...

He then said again, "But... but he was supposed to have been taken away by a powerhouse from the Martial Soul Hall, why is he here in the Tiandou Empire?"

"Moreover, he seems to have a close relationship with that Crown Prince!"

He really wanted to step forward and ask right away, but he was unexpectedly held back by a hand on his shoulder...

The voice of Tang Yuehua followed...

"Tang San, do you see it? That child with pure golden hair and an extraordinary demeanor, is Crown Prince Xue Qinghe!"

Upon hearing this, Tang San immediately responded, "Chief, I see him!"

Tang Yuehua asked again, "What do you think of him?"

Tang San paused for a moment and instinctively replied, "He's truly worthy of being the most outstanding student of the Court Etiquette Academy!"

Although he answered like this, his gaze remained fixed on Xu Sheng...

Only then did Tang Yuehua let go of him, "I am now going to meet the Crown Prince. You must observe his every move, as it will be beneficial in enhancing your etiquette skills!"

With that, she walked towards the direction of Xue Qinghe with an extremely graceful posture...

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