Chapter 54: Chapter 54
Chapter 54 — Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehue, and Xue Ke.
Tang Yuehua impression of Ning Chen was a perfect, handsome man that was brimming with a tranquil yet imposing aura.
His flawless smile alone was able to make her heart rapidly beat, but thankfully her innate domain and firm reasonings cleared her mind quickly
"So Ning Chen is it?"
"Yes."
Ning Chen answered.
"Okay, Ning Chen! Follow me and let's talk inside my room privately," Tang Yuehua gestured for him to follow her.
Ning Chen nodded and quickly followed behind her, but he made sure to keep a certain distance away from her.
It was what he thought as the proper manner since they were still not that close with each other, only having meet a few seconds ago.
However, seeing Ning Chen walking so far behind and keeping his distance, Tang Yuehua quickly grabbed his hand.
"There's no need to keep your distance from me since it will turn awkward later," Tang Yuehua said with a small smile.
Ning Chen nodded helplessly and then noticed they were currently holding hands.
Tang Yuehua's hand was very warm and also very soft. Held by her, Ning Chen soon forgot the slightest thought of letting go of her hand, as it was very comfortable to feel.
The two of them quickly arrived at the highest floor of the Moon Pavilion, which was the fifth floor.
After they arrived at the top floor, Tang Yuehua was planning on finally letting go of Ning Chen's hand, but she was quite surprised to feel Ning Chen holding her hand tightly, as if not wanting to let go.
She gazed confusedly at Ning Chen and wondered why he won't release her hand.
Did he somehow fell in love with her charm?
That thought immediately crossed her mind, thinking it was a very natural thing since countless men had already tried to court her for her beauty.
Alas, it was a shame that she didn't have a thing for younger people.
Ahem!
Tang Yuehua suddenly coughed lightly with her eyes telling Ning Chen to let go of her hand now.
Ning Chen snapped back to reality and saw her eyes that conveyed her thoughts.
"Oh sorry," He apologized while quickly releasing her hand, feeling disappointed since it after all felt pleasant.
Tang Yuehua expected Ning Chen to show some hints of reluctance, but she was also slightly disappointed seeing him simply letting go of her hand.
However, she soon shook her head and thought she had gone crazy for thinking like that.
"Sit at the chair," Tang Yuehua pushed Ning Chen to a chair, making him feel upset because it felt like she was treating him like a child.
Despite that, Ning Chen couldn't show his dissatisfaction and just started looking around.
The top floor of the Moon Pavilion was an expansive hall, decorated even more elaborately than the first floor. It was furnished with all kinds of expensive top-quality woods that gave a fresh, cooling fragrance everywhere.
Around the expansive hall were four sliding wooden doors, leading to unknown areas which piqued Ning Chen's interest.
Altogether, this place gave Ning Chen an impression of a peaceful, serene and elegant world. It wasn't overly gorgeous, but it's simplicity and pleasant fragrance made people's heart relaxed.
Seeing him looking around with great interest, Tang Yuehua smiled elegantly.
"This entire top floor is my own private area and without my permission, nobody can come up."
Ning Chen quickly raised his brows, feeling her words were somewhat suggestive, especially when it was just the two of them inside this place.
"Sorry, but was saying those words at the end really necessary? It's making me think of weird stuff," Ning Chen asked with a strange expression.
Tang Yuehua's face slightly reddened and she grew flustered. She thought Ning Chen accidentally misunderstood what she had said.
"There's nothing else about it! I was just explaining things..." She answered hurriedly.
"Hmm... is that so?"
Ning Chen was feeling skeptical and his eyes quickly swept over her mature body, to see her body signs to tell if she was lying or not.
With his handsome face, Ning Chen grew cautious because who knows what kind of sinister scheme can the women(or other) species plot against him.
Tang Yuehua unconsciously hugged herself with her arms after Ning Chen's gaze swept over her entire body.
"Nevermind, just forget about what I said earlier!"
Ning Chen nodded and thought he might be overthinking things too much.
Tang Yuehua soon sat in front of Ning Chen, her arms pressing against her chest, making her cleavage look more alluring as she leaned forward.
Was this auntie testing him?
Ning Chen raised his brows before shaking his head. He was overthinking things again.
"You, why did you want to meet with me?" Tang Yuehua questioned.
Ning Chen rolled his eyes. At this point, it was getting repetitive for him.
However, he still answered calmly without beating around the bush.
"Of course, the first and major reason is to witness your beautiful appearance. The other reasons are to study under you and hope to also obtain your innate domain."
Tang Yuehua clicked her tongue and thought this brat before her was a real smooth talker.
"Why me? You can learn from the other people here and obtaining my own domain is near impossible," She questioned curiously.
Ning Chen smiled faintly. "The reason is still because you're beautiful and a wise, noble person. Also, you said it's just near impossible, so there's still a chance for me to acquire the domain."
Tang Yuehua ignored Ning Chen's bullshits and replied.
"Hmm... okay, you can learn from me, but acquiring my domain will depend on yourself. However, remember that you're not the only person who came with the exact purpose, but failed in the end."
"Hehe, a million thanks to you, however, you don't need to worry since I'm different from them. I'm sure I will succeed." Ning Chen said confidently. It felt like the words he spoke didn't contained any shred of doubts.
Tang Yuehua nodded in awe seeing his confidence. She now looked at a Ning Chen with a burning gaze.
With his flawless appearance, excellent background and incredible confidence, she felt Ning Chen was gonna be her most excellent student ever.
"In the next year, I will instruct you in all manner of a grand noble etiquette and also in the music field, are you prepared to take all of It?" She asked him with a serious expression.
Ning Chen didn't backed down and instead replied determinedly. "That's what I like to hear!"
Tang Yuehua felt Ning Chen was the type of person that loved to complete difficult challenges.
"How would you like to settle your class schedule with me?"
Ning Chen pondered deeply before replying to her.
"I would like it to be everyday at evening and the rest are my free time because I have others things to settle."
"Why do you want to take it everyday? You can just attend three times a week, especially when It seems like you're busy."
Ning Chen smiled charmingly as he stared blankly toward her.
"It's because after meeting you, I now want to see your beautiful face everyday."
Tang Yuehua widened her eyes largely, her face quickly gaining a deep shade of red color. She didn't expected to hear this and it caught her off guard.
However, she soon stared toward Ning Chen with her piercing dagger-like eyes.
"Hmmp! You're millions years too young to flirt with me! Also, starting from now on, you're forbidden to flirt with me!"
He sticked his tongue out slightly before mumbling, "So strict, even when I truly meant what I said."
Although he spoke with a quite voice, Tang Yuehua was still able to hear It.
"You! If you speak like that further, I'll consider on not teaching you!" Her face was red, but it was unknown if it was due to her anger or embarassment.
"...Fine..." Ning Chen said with a sorrowful eyes.
Tang Yuehua ignored him acting like a child and continued speaking.
"Going back to our main topic, daytime, noon time, and night time are your free time, you plan them on your own. However, in the evening you will learn with me until I'm satisfied. Got that?"
She asked sternly.
Ning Chen stood straightly from his seat and exclaimed. "Yes! Loud and clearly."
Tang Yuehua nodded with satisfaction.
"Good. Your first class will start tomorrow, so make sure to prepare yourself. Especially, wear a formal suit and not that thing," She pointed toward Ning Chen's simple clothes.
Tang Yuehua then wondered how much attractive will Ning Chen become if he wore a formal suit, especially when he already looked so good in such a simple clothes.
"Sure, I'll also promise that you will be the first one to see me at my most attractive appearance," Ning Chen smirked confidently.
Tang Yuehua didn't said anything toward Ning Chen this time and just nodded. She was slightly feeling expectant about it.
Ning Chen was preparing to leave, but then remembered someone who also attended here.
"If I remember correctly, the imperial princess is also studying here, right?" Ning Chen asked curiously.
Tang Yuehua nodded. "She is attending here, but how did you know?"
Ning Chen took out the token Xue Qinghe gave him and showed it to her.
"I'm actually close with the crown prince, Xue Qinghe," Ning Chen exclaimed happily.
Tang Yuehua was quite stunned and replied quickly, "I didn't expect you to be also close with the imperial prince... He's usually mysterious."
Ning Chen nodded and also felt that Xue Qinghe was somehow mysterious too.
He then stood up from his seat and bowed toward Tang Yuehue, "I'll take my leave now since I have to prepare myself. See you tomorrow, Madam."
Tang Yuehua nodded and a beautiful, elegant smiled appeared on her face.
"Sure, have a safe trip back to your home," She said simply before waving her hand at him.
Ning Chen also waved back while leaving with a joyful smile.
...
The next day, Ning Chen wore the most expensive formal suit and went toward the Moon Pavilion after it turned evening.
He first met with Tang Yuehua and just like he promised, he let her be the one to witness his outstanding appearance.
As a result, she was mesmerized completely before her burning gaze became intense.
Ning Chen was indeed the perfect noble she had envisioned, the only thing left was to further refine Ning Chen's noble aura and charm skills.
The two of them soon went toward the third floor, the place where the class will be held.
After entering inside the classroom along with Tang Yuehua, Ning Chen caused many of the noble students to be stunned and entranced.
He was simply far too marvelous and shining brightly, as if the god of beauty himself had descended before them.
Ning Chen stood at the podium and introduced himself, causing him to receive applause from many of the girls and sometimes men.
The others were just simply too prideful, not being able to admit they were inferior.
Ning Chen's gaze swept through the whole classroom, before stopping at a delicate and beautiful young girl with a short white hair reaching her shoulder.
The girl noticed him looking at her, however, she quickly looked away, not knowing why he was staring at her.
Tang Yuehua instructed Ning Chen to sit where ever he wanted and he decided to sit next to the girl.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," Ning Chen said while sitting besides the girl.
The girl nodded while feeling nervous.
Ning Chen chuckled seeing her being nervous and asked, "You're Xue Qinghe's little sister, right? What's your name?"
"I'm Xue Ke, are you close with my brother?" She asked curiously with her guard lowering.
"Yup, haven't he mentioned me to you?"
Xue Ke tried to remember and remembered her brother mentioning someone called Ning Chen to her a long time ago.
"Oh I remember! You're Ning Chen, my brother's close friend!" She exclaimed.
"Correct!" Ning Chen said while laughing quietly.
The two of them chatted for a while, but Tang Yuehue soon started teaching.
The very first lesson was about that the true power was to first learn everything about themselves. Especially, their mood, emotions, body language, and aura perfectly.
Ning Chen was then astonished as he felt this first lesson can also be utilised in battle!
He grew excited and listened to each of Tang Yuehua's words carefully. He wanted to learn everything that she knew and obtain her Noble Circle Domain.
Ning Chen felt that domain was something that would become important to his strength....
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Haisss... I suck at dialogue, especially when I rarely participate in a conversation, but how does it appear to you guys?
Also, time skip next chapter since I don't really know much about etiquette XD
This chapter is also not edited by me, so it's style might appear to be slightly different. (Its my beloved helpful cousin, same age as me.)
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