Ignoring Chen Xuanqing's nonsense, Qian Renxue frowned slightly and continued, "Since you have no interest in these elaborate formalities, you may get out here. Perhaps the threshold of the Moonlight Pavilion is not one you should cross."
Chen Xuanqing remained unbothered. A teasing smile curled his lips as he slowly leaned toward Qian Renxue, gently lifted a lock of her cascading hair, and brought it to his nose for a sniff.
The faint fragrance set his heart fluttering. He chuckled softly. "I might not understand etiquette, but I never tire of admiring beautiful women. Besides, this is time spent with Xue'er. How could I let it slip away so easily?"
Although Chen Xuanqing's teasing stirred an unfamiliar emotion within her, Qian Renxue maintained her outward composure. She turned her head away, trying not to look at the face that made her heart race.
Qian Renxue knew that, at this moment, Chen Xuanqing was like a mischievous child, trying every possible way to get her attention.
The carriage slowly arrived at the entrance to the Moonlight Pavilion, and Qian Renxue got out first.
Maids had already been waiting outside the Moonlight Pavilion for some time.
As soon as they saw Qian Renxue, they bowed. One of them said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince! The pavilion mistress has been waiting for some time. Please follow me inside, Your Highness."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and said politely, "Sorry for troubling my teacher. I brought a friend along today. I hope she won't mind."
The maid gave a gracious smile and bowed. "Please rest assured, Your Highness. The pavilion mistress is generous and broad-minded. Naturally, she won't mind. Please follow me. I'll inform her right away."
With that, the maid led Qian Renxue and Chen Xuanqing into the Moonlight Pavilion.
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