"That's good."
Miss Lei nodded with satisfaction. This child was sensible, polite, and had the Empress's backing. Her future was bound to be immeasurable.
With these thoughts, the more Miss Lei looked at Su Ke, the more amiable her expression became, "The sky is getting dark now. Why don't you have lunch at the mansion, and it won't be too late to return afterwards?"
Su Ke and Xue Qian exchanged pleasantries and declined, but couldn't resist Miss Lei's repeated invitations.
By the time they finished eating and came out, the sun had already begun to set in the west.
"Seeing the two of you so diligent makes me very happy. Remember, when the time for the palace examination comes..."
Miss Lei gave them earnest instructions concerning the palace examination, and then rose to see them off to the second entrance herself.
Su Ke and Xue Qian responded continuously and turned around to bow in farewell.
