Chu Youning curled her lips.
Qing Qianxue lightly tapped her on the head.
"Rest assured, this State Preceptor won't torment any young lady other than the Elder Princess."
"I don't believe you could style hair this well without practicing. Confess!"
Chu Youning looked Qing Qianxue up and down.
She trusted his character.
So...
She suspected Qing Qianxue had experimented on his own head.
"All right, then."
Qing Qianxue snapped his fingers.
Less than two seconds later.
Two faces as sour as bitter melons appeared before Chu Youning. Their owners reluctantly waved at her. "Good evening, Your Highness~"
"Pfft..." Seeing Qian Miao and Qian Yan sporting hairstyles identical to hers, with their hair visibly thinner to boot, Chu Youning couldn't help laughing aloud, even at the risk of losing karmic merit. "Hahahaha... Q-Qianxue, you really have committed every evil in the book! Hahahahaha..."
"All right, you may leave."
Qian Miao and Qian Yan exchanged a glance and departed with astonishing speed.
It was fine.
For their master's happiness.
This little sacrifice was nothing, nothing... nothing, their asses!!!
Only after Chu Youning had laughed her fill did Qing Qianxue chat with her a little longer.
"Are you... nervous about tomorrow?"
"What's there to be nervous about? I'm a socializing badass. I'm not scared!"
Chu Youning held her head high and puffed out her chest.
"I'm ready to ask for your hand tomorrow. Ningning... are you ready? If you still need some time, I can wait until you're completely ready."
Qing Qianxue suddenly spoke with a serious look in his eyes.
Chu Youning nodded without giving it much thought. "Go ahead. We'll just be engaged then, right? It's not like I'll be getting married immediately. Why would I need more time?"
"..." Qing Qianxue gazed steadily at Chu Youning for several seconds, then