Chapitre 2705: Chapter 2690: Xue Ke's Delight_1
Xu Sheng and Xue Ke walked side by side until they reached a comparatively quiet area within the Court Etiquette Academy...
After stopping, Xue Ke, quite agitated, said, "Xu... Xu Sheng, there are very few students in this place, so there is... there's no need to worry about being disturbed by others, I... I..."
The rest of her words, however, choked in her throat and she couldn't get them out...
Xu Sheng, seeing her embarrassment, once again spoke in a gentle tone, "Princess Xue Ke, you don't need to be so nervous, just relax a bit, like talking to a friend!"
Xue Ke's heartbeat suddenly quickened, as she whispered, "Fri... Friend?"
This was their first meeting and Xu Sheng already wanted to be friends with her, could it be that he also had a little bit of fondness for her??
With that thought, she clenched her fists even tighter, to the point that her nails could dig into her skin...
Her mind began to indulge in wild fantasies...
This situation also left Xu Sheng unable to discern what was going on in her mind...
Still, he patiently reminded her, "Princess Xue Ke? If you don't wish to, you can pretend you didn't hear it!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ke suddenly snapped out of her daydream, blurting out reflexively, "Marry..."
Xu Sheng couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Marry? Princess Xue Ke should only be a few years old, right? Why would you have such thoughts, or is it that you already have a fiancé?"
In Soul Land, one is considered an adult and eligible to marry at barely teenage years...
Moreover, it's quite normal for imperial clansmen to engage in arranged marriages with each other!
Xue Ke's mind became a whirlwind of confusion, her face flushing as she waved her hands, "No... No, it's not like that, I want to marry Xu Sheng... No, I mean, I was just thinking, uh, about that... no fiancé either!"
Behaving so disgracefully in front of Xu Sheng, she was mortified...
Xu Sheng, in his heart, let out a sigh and reached out to rub her head, "Princess Xue Ke, please calm down first!"
Without intending to touch, Xue Ke froze on the spot, the hot breath from her mouth coming out like smoke...
The passing students from the Court Etiquette Academy, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but express their amazement...
"Hiss… Who is that guy, daring to touch Princess Xue Ke's head? He must be tired of living!"
"Yeah, Princess Xue Ke is known to have a fiery temper with ugly freaks!"
"Damn it, Princess Xue Ke looks at me as if I'm garbage, why doesn't she resist that guy!"
"Isn't it obvious? It must be because that guy is handsome enough! I'm so envious!!"
Amidst these comments, Xue Ke gradually came to her senses and shyly said, "Xu... Xu Sheng, can you take your hand away now?"
Xu Sheng nodded to show understanding and then withdrew his hand...
But, he couldn't help thinking, Xue Ke's hair was so fine that one would reluctant to let go!
It was then that she turned her gaze towards the other students, somewhat angrily saying, "You... What are you looking at, is there... anything interesting? Believe it or not, I'll have my father deal with you!"
Noticing they had been spotted, the students fled the area in a panic...
Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief...
She turned her gaze back to Xu Sheng, saying apologetically, "Xu Sheng, I've made a fool of myself in front of you..."
"It's fine, this version of Princess Xue Ke is more real, and I don't dislike it!"
With that response, Xue Ke's smile returned, and she was the first to start a new topic...
"Speaking of which, Xu Sheng, you're not from the Imperial Clansmen, right?"
Xu Sheng replied unfazed, "Yes, I was born in a small village called Holy Soul Village and only by chance did I come to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace!"
I thought Princess Xue Ke would show disappointment, but to my surprise, she exclaimed, "Is that so? However, the impression you give me is that you are in no way inferior to my brother in any aspect!"
Even if Xu Sheng himself did not disclose it, no one would have guessed that he was not a Noble Scion!
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Meanwhile, Xue Qinghe, who was talking with Tang Yuehua, found himself zoning out from time to time...
Noticing this, the latter curiously asked, "Crown Prince, you seem to be somewhat restless, have you been too tired lately?"
Xue Qinghe snapped back to reality and shook his head, explaining, "Thank you for your concern, Chief Tang. I'm fine!"
She didn't know why, but ever since she had parted ways with Xu Sheng and Princess Xue Ke, she felt an inexplicable worry rising in her heart...
When she tried to identify the source of this worry, she couldn't come up with anything...
Tang Yuehua knew this wasn't the truth, but since the other party didn't speak up, it wasn't her place to pry...
She could only respond noncommittally, "I see. But if you're feeling unwell, Crown Prince, please don't push yourself too hard!"
Xue Qinghe also responded without a change in expression, "Mm,"...
He then changed the subject and said, "By the way, Chief Tang, that Tang San we encountered earlier, is he a new student at the Court Etiquette Academy? I don't seem to recall him!"
Tang Yuehua didn't know why he had suddenly brought up Tang San but still answered softly, "Yes, Crown Prince, young Tang San recently joined the Court Etiquette Academy. He may still have much to learn regarding etiquettes, so if there's any impropriety, I hope you would forgive him."
Xue Qinghe was somewhat astonished. He had only casually mentioned Tang San, but from Tang Yuehua's response, it seemed the matter was not so simple!
He feigned curiosity and said, "I thought the Court Etiquette Academy was only open to Noble Scions. Tang San, by the looks of it, doesn't seem to come from such a background!"
Tang Yuehua had no intention of hiding the truth and answered honestly, "Crown Prince, to tell the truth, that Tang San has some connections with me, which is why an exception was made to allow him into the Court Etiquette Academy!"
Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, "I see."
No wonder they share the surname Tang, it seems they must be relatives or something!
Nevertheless, Tang San seems to have a close friendship with Xu Sheng; it's not necessary for me to pay too much attention to it!
Yet, Tang Yuehua seemed unwilling to drop the topic and continued, "Ever since young Tang San entered the Court Etiquette Academy, he has been working hard on his cultivation and etiquette. He's also very composed. Perhaps, he might get along well with you, Crown Prince!"
If Xue Qinghe was the one who brought up Tang San, then naturally I would want them to interact more!
Xue Qinghe didn't think much of it and agreed, "Is that so? If Chief Tang says so, Tang San must be truly outstanding!"
"If there's time, I'll definitely have a good talk with him."
Tang Yuehua pursed her soft lips and smiled, "That would be wonderful. Young Tang San might learn a lot from you!"
Xue Qinghe showed no particular emotion, "Chief Tang jests, it's just a conversation among peers, after all, Qing He has no specialties to speak of!"
This Tang San seems to be held in high regard by Chief Tang!
To the extent that she would not hesitate to lower her own status to allow him to interact with me!
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