Even when she mentioned that person, a faint shyness actually crept into her expression.
As someone who had been through it himself, Xue Qinghe naturally understood. His little sister was probably experiencing her first stirrings of love.
As time passed, the graduation ceremony concluded smoothly, and the divine tune "Two Tigers" came to an end as well.
Every student received their graduation certificate from Pavilion Mistress Tang Yuehua, then joyfully threw themselves into their loved ones' arms.
"You performed very well today. Your outward bearing matched what was within."
Tang Yuehua walked over to Tang San and spoke with a soft laugh.
"Thank you."
Tang San smiled faintly and gently brushed the strings, letting the last lingering notes drift away.
Just then, a clear voice sounded behind Tang San and Tang Yuehua.
"Aunt Yuehua, this must be Tang San, right?"
Tang Yuehua turned to see Xue Qinghe approaching slowly with his younger sister, Xue Ke, who had graduated that evening.
"Your Highness." Tang Yuehua bowed slightly.
Xue Qinghe nodded and said, "No need for such formalities, Aunt Yuehua!"
"Your Highness, allow me to introduce my nephew, Tang San!"
As she spoke, Tang Yuehua stepped half a pace aside so Xue Qinghe and Xue Ke could see Tang San clearly, then introduced him with a proud expression.
At the word "nephew," a sharp gleam flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes.
Xue Qinghe was now completely certain that the person before him was Tang San.
Tang San, meanwhile, was also observing this "Crown Prince" who had once left a good impression on him.
After three years apart, Xue Qinghe had become even more composed. Although his appearance had changed little, his restrained, refined bearing bore some resemblance to Ning Fengzhi's.
Tang San wondered whether he was deliberately imitating Ning Fengzhi.
Outwardly, he gave