บท 2756: Chapter 2741: Heading to the Imperial Palace_1

Xue Qinghe's brow furrowed slightly, "Xue Ke, is this the 'other person' you were talking about?"

This ordinary child seems to have a deep relationship with Xu Sheng, a fact he still remembered clearly!

Xue Ke blinked her eyes and whispered softly, "Uh-huh... Tang San also wanted to see Xu Sheng, so I brought him along. Brother, you're not angry, are you?"

Xue Qinghe shook his head, "Of course not!"

Then, looking at Tang San in front of him, he said, "Tang San, this should be our second meeting, right?"

The latter nodded slightly, "Yes, Crown Prince!"

As expected of the Crown Prince of the Tiandou Empire, every encounter with him made one feel utterly inferior!

Only someone as outstanding as him could keep Brother Sheng by his side, right!

After a brief exchange, Xue Qinghe then said to Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, it seems that both Xue Ke and Tang San are here for you, so I won't delay your reunion."

"But be sure to make it quick!"

Xu Sheng naturally understood the implication in the former's words and nodded, "Yes, Crown Prince!"

Immediately after, Xue Qinghe left the palace without looking back...

Only after he had completely disappeared from sight did Xue Ke breathe a sigh, "Phew, that scared me. I thought Brother might get angry!"

Bringing Tang San into the imperial palace of her own accord had indeed put her under a lot of stress!

Tang San remarked with emotion, "The Crown Prince is magnanimous; I'm sure he wouldn't fuss over such a small matter!"

Xue Ke agreed, "That's true!"

But Xu Sheng glanced at Tang San, "Xiaosan, how did you come up with the idea to come to the imperial palace? And, you even persuaded Princess Xue Ke!"

The last time they met, Xue Ke didn't show Tang San any kindness, yet now such a change had occurred!

Tang San stiffened slightly, scratching his head embarrassedly, "It's because I've reached a... with Princess Xue Ke."

Suddenly, Xue Ke blushed and interrupted, "Tang San, that's our secret. If you say it, don't expect me to take you to the imperial palace next time!"

She didn't want Xu Sheng to know that she had grudgingly cooperated with Tang San for information about him!

Tang San hurriedly swallowed his words, "Brother Sheng, as you can see, this is a secret between Princess Xue Ke and me, so I won't talk about it!"

"However, Brother Sheng, you don't seem surprised by my visit."

Xu Sheng didn't deny it, "Mmm, your Soul Power Aura was too obvious, it would have been hard not to notice!"

The moment Tang San entered the Tiandou Empire Palace, he had already sensed it!

Tang San, dumbfounded, said, "Soul Power Aura? Brother Sheng, does that mean you knew I was in the Tiandou Empire Palace the moment I entered?"

Xu Sheng gave an evasive answer, "More or less!"

Tang San couldn't help but take a sharp intake of breath, "Hiss..."

If Brother Sheng's spiritual power was so strong that he sensed me from such a distance, how intense was it?

Xu Sheng didn't continue the small talk on irrelevant topics but shifted the conversation, "Alright, tell me, what is so urgent that you had to come looking for me?"

Tang San subconsciously responded, "It's nothing major, just wanted to ask Brother Sheng why you would..."

He didn't finish his sentence, remembering Princess Xue Ke was beside him!

Realizing something, Xue Ke put her hands on her hips and scolded, "Tang San, what's with the hemming and hawing? Do you mean to say my presence here is interrupting your conversation with Xu Sheng?"

Now she regretted bringing this man along!

Just an inconspicuous guy, taking advantage of his relationship with Xu Sheng, wasting the time she could have spent with the latter!

Tang San hurriedly waved his hands, "That... what kind of talk is that? I owe Princess Xue Ke a debt of gratitude for letting me enter the imperial palace, I couldn't be more thankful!"

Offending Princess Xue Ke would make my next attempt to enter the imperial palace far from simple!

Only then did Xue Ke curl her lips and said, "That's more like it!"

However, when she looked at Xu Sheng, love was written all over her face, and she said with a completely different attitude, "Xu Sheng, you shouldn't have anything important to do with brother today, right? Why not leave the palace with me for a stroll?"

Xu Sheng couldn't directly refuse and answered in a very diplomatic way, "That... wouldn't be very appropriate, would it? If word got out, I fear many would misunderstand my relationship with Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

Upon hearing that, Xue Ke began to think rapidly...

Soon, her mental capacity reached its limit, as if white smoke were billowing out of her head...

In a somewhat panic-stricken explanation, she said, "Misunderstanding? No... no matter, if it's Xu Sheng, I wouldn't mind!"

Watching this scene, Tang San covered his slightly aching chest and thought to himself, "This Princess Xue Ke really seems to be quite fond of Brother Sheng!"

Otherwise, why would there be such a stark contrast in the way they treated each other!

Nevertheless, he also suggested, "Well, Brother Sheng, since Princess Xue Ke said so, you should just agree to it."

After all, this could be a good opportunity to curry favor with Princess Xue Ke!

As expected, Princess Xue Ke immediately cast an approving look in his direction...

Well done!

The corners of Xu Sheng's mouth lifted slightly, "Tang San, since you're so idle, why don't you accompany Her Royal Highness the Princess for a walk instead of me?"

The color drained from Tang San's face...

But that would only work if Princess Xue Ke agreed, as she couldn't seem to reject me enough!

"No, Brother Sheng, please spare me! The Princess did come after all to see you!"

Xu Sheng waved his hand, "Just joking. Princess Xue Ke specifically came to see me, how could I possibly brush her off!"

"However, it wouldn't be right to leave Tang San out. Would it be acceptable to bring him along, Princess Xue Ke?"

Xue Ke took one look at Tang San's pitiful face and said, "Since it's you, Xu Sheng, who asks... alright then."

Although she was very reluctant to let Tang San accompany them, it was better than not getting her wish!

Tang San breathed a sigh of relief and respectfully said, "Thank you, Princess Xue Ke."

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Meanwhile, at the Court Etiquette Academy!

Tang Yuehua, who had not found Tang San, frowned and said, "Where could that child Tang San be? How come he's disappeared again? Could it be that he's gone to the Tiandou Empire Palace?"

She remembered telling him that if he wanted to visit the palace, he could go with her!

However, the noble disciples who noticed her actions began to murmur, "Just who is this Tang San, to have Tang Xuanzhu come looking for him personally!"

"I've been paying attention to that kid since he entered the Court Etiquette Academy. The relationship between Tang Xuanzhu and him doesn't seem simple!"

"No way, how could someone like Tang Xuanzhu be associated with such a poor-looking kid!"

"Well, that's not necessarily true. This morning, I personally saw Tang San leaving with Princess Xue Ke; they seemed to be on quite good terms!"

Hearing these murmurs, Tang Yuehua thought to herself, "So that's it, he went to the palace with Princess Xue Ke?"

It seems that Tang San's goal in nurturing a good relationship with Xue Ke was for this reason...

But that's alright, with her around, he shouldn't run into any trouble!

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