At the Crown Prince's Residence, Qian Renxue had invited quite a few people to witness her becoming sworn siblings with Su Ling. Even Xue Ye had come in person.
Su Ling's title of Divine Arrow Marquis was also made official. It was an honorary title with all the accompanying benefits, but he did not have to answer military orders or imperial summons, giving him ample freedom.
After all, since he was becoming sworn brothers with Qian Renxue, Su Ling accepted the title.
After the ceremony, Qian Renxue's affection for Su Ling increased by ten points in one go, earning him four White Chests, one Yellow Chest, and one Purple Chest.
Her affection had now reached forty-seven points, still some distance from sixty.
This showed that she was still primarily interacting with Su Ling as Xue Qinghe. Their outward intimacy did not reflect an equally high level of genuine affection.
Qian Renxue was still mostly acting in front of him, and for now, she was not worthy of his complete trust.
However, he could still trust her where Xue Qinghe's interests were concerned.
That night, after the guests dispersed, Su Ling accepted Qian Renxue's invitation to stay overnight at the Crown Prince's Mansion.
"Su Ling!"
"This courtyard was prepared for you. It's a separate compound within the Crown Prince's Mansion. I know you've lived at Shrek Academy since you were little, and the academy is your home."
"But now that you've graduated, you'll have to leave the academy. Since we've become sworn brothers, my residence is your home too."
"Although this courtyard is inside my residence, it's also independent of it. I've already had a separate main gate installed. Come take a look." Qian Renxue pulled Su Ling along.
Qian Renxue had not brought Su Ling here during the day for