The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 977 - 636: Sisters Reunite, Testing Shen Top Scholar?_3

Chapter 977: Chapter 636: Sisters Reunite, Testing Shen Top Scholar?_3

Feng Wuyou munched on a candied haw with her cheeks puffed out, her words slightly muffled, "Has the time for your meeting with Top Scholar Song arrived?"

Tao Minmin said, "There’s still half an hour."

Feng Wuyou nodded, "Then we can continue strolling a bit longer, making our way to Wuzixuan as we go."

Xun Qingqing and Tao Minmin exchanged looks, both greatly admiring Feng Wuyou’s appetite.

By the time they reached Wuzixuan, there were only fifteen minutes left before the appointed time with Top Scholar Song.

Feng Wuyou, now full, sat across from Xun Qingqing, keeping a certain distance from Tao Minmin.

The three of them waited for Top Scholar Song’s arrival while sipping tea.

After Feng Wuyou went through two cups of tea and made three trips to the restroom, there was still no sign of Top Scholar Song.

"Qingqing, why hasn’t Top Scholar Song arrived yet?"

"I’ll go ask." Xun Qingqing approached Tao Minmin and asked curiously, "Minmin, why hasn’t Top Scholar Song come yet? Could he have remembered the time wrong?"

Tao Minmin was also perplexed, as she and Top Scholar Song had clearly agreed on the time and place just the day before, without any mistakes.

"That shouldn’t be the case. Top Scholar Song doesn’t seem like someone who forgets times."

"Top Scholar Song doesn’t seem like someone who is late either, but why hasn’t he come?" Xun Qingqing looked out the window, puzzled. The street was bustling with people, but there was no sign of Top Scholar Song. She withdrew her gaze.

Tao Minmin thought for a moment and speculated, "Could it be that Top Scholar Song has been delayed by something? Should we wait a little longer?"

"That’s possible. Top Scholar Song is an imperial official; perhaps something urgent has come up. Let’s wait a bit more," Xun Qingqing said before returning to Feng Wuyou.

"Maybe he’s been held up by something; should we wait a little longer?"

"Okay then." Feng Wuyou yawned, accustomed to taking a nap at this time, she felt rather sleepy.

Another two cups of tea time passed by, and there was still no sight of Top Scholar Song.

Tao Minmin initially had patience, but after an hour, she began to feel restless, occasionally gazing outside the Tea House, seeing nothing but the hustle and bustle of the street.

Top Scholar Song had clearly promised to come, saying that he would not be busy today and would return early.

Feng Wuyou and Xun Qingqing noticed that Tao Minmin was getting anxious, and they both came over to sit with her.

Xun Qingqing said, "Top Scholar Song hasn’t come yet, perhaps something has held him up. Why don’t we ask him later?"

Tao Minmin looked up at Feng Wuyou and Xun Qingqing, "Shall we head back?"

Feng Wuyou asked, "Aren’t we waiting anymore?"

Tao Minmin replied melancholically, "I’ve waited for an hour and a half, no more waiting."

Feng Wuyou no longer tried to persuade her, "Alright then, if Top Scholar Song comes tomorrow, I’ll ask him why he didn’t come to Wuzixuan."

Tao Minmin nodded silently, "Mhm."

What was meant to be a joyful outing ended in gloom and reluctance.

Feng Wuyou did not linger at the General Residence, she bought a pile of snacks and returned to the East Palace.

After bidding farewell to Feng Wuyou and Xun Qingqing, Tao Minmin returned home in a daze.

Hearing her daughter, Tao Father couldn’t help but advise, "Top Scholar Song is no ordinary person, our family has nothing but money, we don’t match his social status, how could someone of his standing notice us? Minmin, perhaps you should lower your expectations?"

In a gentle voice, Mrs. Wang said, "Minmin has good taste, falling for Top Scholar Song at first sight, but we are not his match."

Tao Minmin looked at her parents’ greying hair, aware of their worries about her marriage and, for once, chose not to contradict them, possibly because she knew Top Scholar Song was out of reach.

"I’ll think about it."

Tao Father, seeing his daughter relent, sensed an opportunity, "Then think about it, and in a few days, I’ll arrange another matchmaking appointment for you."

Tao Minmin murmured an acknowledgement and returned to her Boudoir.

Mrs. Wang noticed her daughter’s mood and looked at Tao Father, "Wasn’t Minmin going to meet the Crown Princess? Why is she still upset?"

After pondering, Tao Father said, "Perhaps she envies the Crown Princess? His Highness’s exclusive devotion to the Crown Princess has long been a celebrated tale, causing envy among the women of the Capital."

Mrs. Wang sighed, "No wonder Minmin sets her sights so high."

Upon leaving the palace, Top Scholar Song had the horse carriage rushed straight to Wuzixuan. Once the horse carriage came to a halt, Top Scholar Song stepped out and headed straight inside.

By then, the sun was setting.

After searching the private room on the second floor for a while and not finding Tao Minmin, he figured that given his late arrival, Tao Minmin must have returned home long ago.

His meeting with His Highness today had unexpectedly delayed him.

He retracted his gaze and descended the stairs with even steps.

As he reached the entrance, he turned back for one last look, then retracted his gaze and boarded the horse carriage.

Upon returning to the East Palace, Feng Wuyou immediately distributed the snacks she had brought, including one portion to Fengyi Palace.

Susu was playing with the large white tiger.

Holding a candied haw, Feng Wuyou waved to her daughter, "Susu, look what I’ve brought you?"

Susu lifted her head and saw the candied haw in Feng Wuyou’s hand. Her beautiful big eyes gleamed with anticipation as she swiftly climbed down from the tiger and scurried over with her little short legs.