Watching the smile on Shi Nian's face, Ye Xi merely gave him a slight wave from above, signaling that he could withdraw.
After receiving Ye Xi's signal, Shi Nian bowed to Ye Xi in the seat of honor before leaving the hall directly.
Once Shi Nian had left, Ye Xi rhythmically tapped her fingers against the armrest, a contemplative look appearing in her deep blue eyes.
"Ling Yuan, let's make a trip to Tiandou Imperial Palace."
Ye Xi rose from her seat, her voice as crisp and pleasant as a songbird's.
"Alright, Miss."
After answering, Ling Yuan silently followed behind Ye Xi.
After leaving Frost Snow Pavilion, the two headed straight toward Tiandou Imperial Palace.
Walking along the bustling streets and listening to the vendors on both sides calling out their wares, Ye Xi could not help feeling a touch of sentiment.
"In the blink of an eye, I've already been in Heaven Dou City for three years."
Looking at the familiar streets, Ye Xi murmured to herself.
"But Miss, you're still just a child."
Hearing Ye Xi's murmur, Ling Yuan suddenly spoke.
At that, Ye Xi turned to glance at Ling Yuan, a smile blooming across her delicate face.
The two said nothing more and soon arrived at Tiandou Imperial Palace.
When the guards at the palace gates saw that it was Ye Xi, they immediately stepped aside and allowed Ye Xi and Ling Yuan to enter the imperial palace.
They made their way without obstruction to the Crown Prince's palace, and Ye Xi directly led Ling Yuan inside.
Xue Qinghe, who had been reading in the palace, immediately closed the book in his hands when he saw Ye Xi enter.
"Xiao Xi, you're here."
Xue Qinghe extended a hand, gesturing for Ye Xi to sit before him.
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