The Imperial Palace.
The Crown Prince's Residence.
The Crown Prince's Residence was within the Imperial Palace, showing just how much Xue Ye valued Qian Renxue.
Tie Xiong held Qian Renxue's token.
He entered the Crown Prince's Residence without obstruction.
The Crown Prince's Residence was vast, its buildings all a bright yellow that made them look magnificent and radiant.
Yet Tie Xiong found the place rather secluded.
It lacked a bit of human warmth.
"Brother Tie, I'm delighted that you could visit the Crown Prince's Residence. How about we have a good chat in the garden?"
Qian Renxue approached with a smile.
Yet she felt somewhat puzzled.
They had just met at Heaven Dou Royal Academy yesterday, and Tie Xiong had come today.
"I'll follow Brother Xue's arrangements!" Tie Xiong grinned.
"Brother Tie, come with me!"
The two arrived at the garden behind the main hall.
The surroundings were decorated in an antique style, with abundant flowers, grass, and trees.
Being there put one at ease in both body and mind.
When they reached a pavilion, the two sat on stone stools.
Qian Renxue opened the tea set on the stone table and began pouring tea.
"Brother Xue, no need to trouble yourself. I'm not used to drinking this stuff anyway!
Yesterday, Brother Xue promised to help me find a rare Herb Compendium.
After thinking it over and over last night, I decided that I couldn't accept such a favor for nothing.
I came today specifically to tell Brother Xue that I think you're not being a competent Crown Prince.
Perhaps you're surrounded by flatterers, and no one has ever offered you advice.
Then I'll be the one to do it. Consider it my repayment to you!"
Tie Xiong spoke bluntly.
With a bang.
The teapot in Qian Renxue's hand struck