Before long, Qin Ming led Qi Lin to a lake.
The calm surface of the lake shimmered with flecks of gold. A gentle breeze swept across it, stirring ripples after ripples.
Qin Ming pointed at a waterside cottage built in the middle of the lake and smiled. "You've only been here for two days, yet His Highness the Crown Prince came as soon as he heard the news. It seems he truly values you."
"It is said that our Crown Prince treats others with gentleness and courtesy, respects worthy men, thirsts for talent, and possesses the bearing of a wise ruler."
Qi Lin chuckled.
He did not know whether Xue Qinghe would make a wise ruler, but he really was lovesick.
One in front and one behind, the two stepped onto the wooden bridge leading to Lakeside Cottage.
When they reached the entrance of Lakeside Cottage, Qin Ming gave him a quiet reminder.
"Mind your manners a little later. After all, he is His Highness the Crown Prince."
Qi Lin waved casually. "All right, all right. Let's get in there. If we keep this up, the Crown Prince might get tired of waiting."
"Alright!"
Qin Ming answered, then entered Lakeside Cottage with Qi Lin.
Inside the elegant pavilion, Xue Qinghe, as disguised by Qian Renxue, sat quietly by the window. Her slender fingers lightly tapped against her teacup, her eyes reflecting the scenery outside.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps from outside drew her gaze over. She watched Qin Ming walk in with a youth whose demeanor was lazy and relaxed.
Qian Renxue's gaze lingered on Qi Lin for a moment before she turned to Qin Ming with a gentle smile.
"Teacher Qin Ming, thank you for your trouble."
Qian Renxue also intended to win Qin Ming over.
After