Qi Dao and Dugu Yan helped the young couple get settled. They also took some money from Xue Beng and his two companions and quietly passed it to the couple.
They did not give it to them openly; that would have brought them misfortune rather than good fortune. Before leaving, they told the couple to stay away from Heaven Dou City for a while.
Qi Dao had given Xue Beng and his companions a beating, but who knew whether the three of them would blame it all on the young couple?
After seeing the couple off, Dugu Yan said, "I'll tell my grandfather what happened today when I get back. I guarantee Xue Beng won't dare cause you trouble."
Qi Dao smiled. "There's no need to trouble Senior Dugu over something this small. I can just go to the Crown Prince."
When Dugu Yan looked ready to object, Qi Dao added, "It's fine. The Crown Prince will help me. Besides, I joined her in the first place so I could enjoy the shade beneath a great tree. It's only natural I give her something to do now."
Dugu Yan burst out laughing.
"All right. It's up to you!"
The two parted ways. Dugu Yan returned to Heaven Dou Academy, while Qi Dao went straight to the Crown Prince's Residence.
The study.
"A Dao, what brings you here today?" Xue Qinghe asked with a smile when she saw him.
Qi Dao went straight to the sofa near Xue Qinghe's desk and sat down. "Brother Xue, I got into a bit of trouble outside today, so I came to see you."
"You went looking for trouble?"
Surprise crossed Xue Qinghe's face. After a moment's thought, she laughed. "Knowing you, you'd never start anything."
"Did some blind young wastrel provoke you and end