By the time the guests had dispersed, it was already late. Even though Heaven Dou City was the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, there were far fewer pedestrians on the streets.
But that was just as well, giving the departing guests a very comfortable journey home.
"Crown Prince, Princess, Yuehua will see you off here."
Upon reaching the entrance of Moonlight Pavilion, Tang Yuehua briefly bade Xue Ke and Qian Renxue farewell, then turned and walked back inside.
"Mister Danheng, it is already late today. If you have the time another day, you are welcome to visit Moonlight Pavilion for a chat."
Danheng, who had been casually wandering around Moonlight Pavilion and happened to be coming out, received a brief greeting from Tang Yuehua before she returned inside.
"Xue Ke, you go back first. I still have something to discuss with Mister Danheng."
After watching Xue Ke get into the carriage, Qian Renxue suddenly said this.
"Ah? Big Brother, at this hour, what could you possibly still need to discuss?"
Xue Ke immediately tried to get out of the carriage, only to be glared back inside by Qian Renxue.
"Fine, fine, I'll listen. But Big Brother, don't drag this out too late."
Seeing Xue Ke's aggrieved expression, Qian Renxue could only put on the demeanor of a gentle elder brother and calmly said:
"I know. Be careful on the way back."
"Crown Prince, what did you wish to see me about?"
Danheng stepped up beside Qian Renxue, uncertain what else this person wanted to ask him.
"Heh, it is merely out of a little personal curiosity. So, if any of my next questions are inconvenient for Mister Danheng to answer, you may simply say so."
"Please, go ahead."
The two began walking toward the Crown Prince Residence. Heaven