Tiandou Empire Palace!
The man clad in heavy armor was kneeling on the ground with his fists clasped together, saying, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have important matters to report!"
Xue Ye glanced at him and said indifferently, "Is it about the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
He remembered instructing the other party to invite, in his own name, the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, Ning Fengzhi, to become Xue Qinghe's teacher!
It seemed that his request had probably been rejected again!
The man nodded slightly. "Yes, Your Majesty, the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect has agreed to visit the Tiandou Empire Palace, but he did not clarify whether he is willing to become the Crown Prince's teacher!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye was somewhat surprised...
He had thought that Ning Fengzhi had refused again, but he didn't expect that this time he had actually agreed to come in person!
However, since he did not clarify whether he would take on the role of Qinghe's teacher, he most likely wanted to see if the latter was qualified!
With this thought, his mood immediately became much more pleasant...
After all, he had full confidence in his own child!!
He immediately asked, "Did Sect Master Ning say when he will come to the palace?"
The other man answered almost without hesitation, "Tomorrow!"
When he had heard this answer, he almost thought he was hallucinating...
After all, Ning Fengzhi had refused this matter more than once, and not only had he agreed this time, but he also acted so quickly!
Xue Ye frowned slightly. "Tomorrow? That is somewhat unexpected. You, go call Qinghe here!"
Since they were to receive Ning Fengzhi, they naturally could not be too casual!
He still needed to talk with Qinghe first!
The man hesitated for a moment, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince is not in the palace today; he must still be at the Court Etiquette Academy..."
Xue Ye immediately interrupted. "It doesn't matter, carry out my orders!"
Etiquette means nothing to Qinghe!
The most important thing is still to find him an excellent teacher!!
The former dared not disobey and immediately stood up saying, "Yes, Your Majesty!"
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Court Etiquette Academy, Moon Pavilion!
Xue Qinghe was smiling at Tang San, who was undergoing etiquette training, and gently clapped his hands, saying, "Tang San, you have excellent talent in etiquette."
Upon hearing the sound, Tang San immediately turned his head, somewhat surprised, "Crown Prince, why have you come?"
He had thought that after their conversation last time, there would be no further interaction, but he didn't expect to meet again so soon!
With an unchanged expression, Xue Qinghe said, "Although I have the identity of the Crown Prince, don't forget that I also need to study here."
Tang San scratched his head, a bit embarrassed, "Is that so? My oversight then. However, I think the Crown Prince probably doesn't need to study etiquette!"
The other's demeanor was flawless!
Logically, there should be no need for him to study!
As for that compliment, Xue Qinghe simply smiled and remained silent...
In fact, he had come today just to make an appearance and did not specifically intend to seek out the former!
However, since they happened to meet, it wouldn't be good to ignore him!
Tang San was about to say something, but he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye of the noble scions not far away discussing him. He thought to himself, "These fellows, have they still not changed their view of me?"
Although he had improved a lot in etiquette, in the eyes of the noble scions at Moon Pavilion, he was still the poor country boy with no right to study alongside them!
Indeed, as he had anticipated, the noble scions who had been watching their conversation were now discussing it with indignation...
"What on earth is Tang San's deal, consorting with Her Royal Highness the Princess is one thing, but why is the Crown Prince also..."
"Hmph, I really don't get why the Crown Prince is bothering with this poor sap when he obviously has much nobler blood flowing in his veins!"
"That said, why haven't we seen that boy who's usually with the Crown Prince today, what's his name—Xu Sheng?"
"Yeah, yeah, I heard the Crown Prince was coming today and I was all prepared to chat with Xu Sheng. What a letdown!"
Xue Qinghe naturally also heard these words and said indifferently, "Tang San, it seems you have quite a few people talking behind your back, huh?"
Tang San could only reveal a wry smile, "There's no helping it; after all, I'm not a scion of nobility and have grown accustomed to it!"
If possible, he really didn't want to stay in the Moon Pavilion
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Mm, don't take those words to heart, just be yourself!"
Tang San nodded, "I understand, but still, thank you, Your Highness!"
What was the purpose of the Crown Prince specifically coming to talk about these matters?
Was it just for a few words of encouragement?
But before he had time to think more about it, Xue Qinghe had already stepped away...
"I have other matters to attend to, I will take my leave now, you carry on with your training!"
Watching the receding figure of the other, Tang San couldn't help but shake his head, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it. Without Brother Sheng, I am probably just a passerby in the eyes of the Crown Prince!"
The few words just now were probably just out of kindness...
But Brother Sheng, where exactly have you gone?
Why didn't you leave even a single message...
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Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!
Seeing Ning Rongrong with her hands on her hips, she spoke up, "Dad, I want to go to the Tiandou Empire Palace too!"
Ning Fengzhi covered his forehead, feeling somewhat headachy, "Rongrong, be a good girl and stay with Uncle Sword in the sect!"
All he wanted to know now was who had told her about his plans to go to the Tiandou Empire Palace!
The next second, his gaze shifted to Chen Xin and Gu Rong not far away...
Under his gaze, the two instinctively folded their arms behind their backs, their eyes clearly drifting...
Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "As I thought!"
Knowing that she couldn't change her father's mind with a forceful approach, Ning Rongrong immediately leaned in and hugged his right arm, cooing, "No, Dad, just this once, pretty please!"
Ning Fengzhi didn't change his attitude but said earnestly, "Rongrong, the Tiandou Empire Palace may be heavily guarded, but it's not safe!"
Ning Rongrong's mouth curved into a small smile, "What's there to worry about? With Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa there, those dangers won't be anything to us!"
"Right, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa?"
She directed the latter part of her remark to Chen Xin and the others nearby!
Gu Rong coughed somewhat guiltily, "Well, Feng Zhi, what Rongrong said is true. Let her come along; it will be a good chance for her to see the world!"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Xin with a knowing gaze, "Uncle Sword, do you think the same?"
In response, the latter just gave an awkward smile...
"Feng Zhi, I also think that getting to know the world a bit earlier isn't a bad idea."
Even Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but feel like rolling his eyes...
Clearly, the three had preplanned this, leaving him with no room to refuse!
He could only agree with a tone of resignation, "Alright, Rongrong, I will take you with me this time. However, the palace is not the same as the sect; you must be very careful with your behavior and manners!"