The exterior is exquisitely decorated, suggesting that the person is an imperial official who has come to visit Xue Qinghe.

Extraordinary times.

Ye Qiu couldn't be unconventional either.

As soon as they saw him, someone stopped him.

His expression was respectful.

"Is Young Master Ye Qiu also here to visit His Highness the Crown Prince?"

“Exactly!” Ye Qiu nodded in agreement.

"Please wait here for a moment. This is a critical time, and we need to make an announcement. We hope you will understand!"

The guard bowed deeply, and before he could finish speaking, he winked at someone nearby, signaling them to go and announce his arrival.

"Then I'll have to trouble you!"

"It's out of the way."

The guard bowed and withdrew, and Ye Qiu waited quietly.

Inside the Crown Prince's residence, Xue Qinghe was not sitting in the reception hall.

It was in the back garden.

Beside him was a young girl with white hair and a white dress, wearing a golden laurel crown, as beautiful as a white swan.

Her slender eyes, brimming with gentle charm, exuded a noble air and possessed exquisite features.

It was none other than Princess Xueke of the Empire.

Xue Qinghe, who was standing to the side, rubbed his temples.

The constant stream of officials coming and going had left him somewhat exhausted.

Seeing this, Xueke picked up the fruit knife on the table and asked with concern:

"Brother Crown Prince, shall I peel an apple for you?"

"Okay, then I'll trouble you!" Xue Qinghe nodded. At this time, no one should be coming.

Looking at Xue Ke, who has been coming over to take care of me whenever she has free time these past few days.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved.

But it would be even better if she could ask less about Ye Qiu...

These past few days, Xueke has mentioned it almost every day.

He shook his head helplessly and leaned back in his chair.

"Humph..."

He suddenly groaned, pulling at the wound on his chest, and his brows furrowed.

"Your Highness, Young Master Ye Qiu requests an audience at the gate!"

"Hmm? Ye Qiu?"

Upon hearing that familiar name, Xue Qinghe's expression changed.

He hadn't seen Ye Qiu for a long time, and wondered what he'd been busy with.

Xueke, who was peeling an apple, was also overjoyed.

A blush quickly spread across her face.

She still has a deep and vivid memory of Ye Qiu!

He immediately gave the order to the guard:

"Quickly, bring him in!"

"..."

The scene was quiet. Xue Ke was also taken aback when she saw the guard with his head down and not moving.

I noticed a dignified gaze.

Looking into her eyes, she saw Xue Qinghe glaring at her.

Xueke also realized what was happening, her face flushed, she put down the apple in her hand and slowly lowered her head.

Xue Qinghe then withdrew his gaze and looked at the servant.

"Go, invite him in!"

……

After receiving a response granting permission to enter.

No one's guidance is needed.

Ye Qiu knew the way well and walked towards the back garden.

From afar, Ye Qiu saw Qian Renxue disguised as Xue Qinghe, and Princess Xue Ke beside him.

We're getting closer.

I could see it more clearly then.

At this moment, Qian Renxue is playing the role of Xue Qinghe.

He still looked like a young man, but his face, which wasn't particularly handsome, was pale.

He appeared somewhat weak and had lost his former elegance.

He certainly looked like he was seriously injured.

Xue Qinghe looked at Ye Qiu walking towards her with a calm and indifferent gaze, her brows lowered as she ignored him.

Xue Ke secretly stared intently at Ye Qiu, unable to look away.

Ye Qiu seemed to have grown up a bit more, and was even more beautiful than before, with an air of nobility in every move she made.

"Brother Xue, Princess Xue Ke, it's been a long time!" Ye Qiu greeted them with a bow.

The words fell.

Xue Ke was about to speak when she cutely covered her mouth.

What just happened is still fresh in my mind.

She was too ashamed to be so presumptuous again.

"Yes, it has been a long time. I wonder what you've been up to all this time!"

Xue Qinghe straightened up and glanced at Ye Qiu with raised eyebrows.

The tone of his voice carried a hint of complaint.

Ye Qiu was secretly observing him and didn't notice his slight oddity.

Cut off the beginning and the end, pick out the middle, and tell the truth.

"I've been cultivating away from home for a while! I just returned to Tiandou City today. I heard that Brother Xue was assassinated, so I came here specifically to visit him."

"Oh? You're really thoughtful. Sit down and let's talk!" Xue Qinghe rolled his eyes inwardly. Of course, he didn't believe Ye Qiu's words.

Considering that Xue Ke was there, they didn't make things too difficult for her.

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe speak, Xue Ke immediately stood up.

Under Xue Qinghe's strange gaze.

She personally pulled out the stool for Ye Qiu and even wiped it with her clean white sleeve.

Even though her movements were swift, every gesture still exuded elegance.

As expected of Yuexuan's student.

Her face showed shyness and timidity, and her voice was soft and beautiful.

"Ye Qiu, please have a seat!"

"Yes, thank you, Princess Xueke!"

Ye Qiu didn't stand on ceremony and sat down without any hesitation.

He wasn't a native and didn't have much of a feeling about this kind of imperial power.

Just sat down.

Xue Ke, who was originally taking good care of Xue Qinghe, instead focused all her attention on Ye Qiu.

He personally poured Ye Qiu a cup of warm tea.

"Ye Qiu... From now on, you should just call me Xue Ke. Calling me Princess is too formal."

"..." Ye Qiu was stunned for a moment, then glanced guiltily at Xue Qinghe's ugly face.

Under Xue Ke's expectant gaze, he slowly nodded.

"I understand, Xueke!"

"Mmm!" Xue Ke sat back down happily, but was interrupted by Xue Qinghe just as she was about to say something.

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