The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 986 - 639: Probing if Top Scholar Song Has a Crush, Top Scholar Song Hosts a Dinner to Apologize_3

Chapter 986: Chapter 639: Probing if Top Scholar Song Has a Crush, Top Scholar Song Hosts a Dinner to Apologize_3

He was also quite curious, what was modernity like? How did it differ from here?

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Today, Top Scholar Song had just returned from the palace; stepping out of the horse carriage, he subconsciously glanced across the street and recalled the words of the Crown Princess. Four days had already passed since the invitation to tea.

He descended from the horse carriage and walked into the Top Scholar Residence. Upon entering the study room, Ji Yuan had prepared the charcoal fire and had also made some hot tea.

After some thought, he still decided to write a letter.

Once finished, he folded the letter neatly, placed it into an envelope, then sealed it with wax before calling over Ji Yuan, "Deliver this letter to Miss Tao of the Tao Residence, understand?"

The letter was not long; it clearly explained why he did not make it to the appointment and proposed a dinner invitation the next day as an apology.

"Your subordinate understands." Ji Yuan took the letter and left.

As for Miss Tao of the Tao Family, Ji Yuan had heard a few things and knew of which Tao Family it was.

Upon arriving at the Tao Residence, Ji Yuan followed a servant into the residence while clutching the letter, noting that the homes of the wealthy were indeed larger than that of the Top Scholar Residence.

The servant went forward to report, "Master, this man says he’s here to see the young miss."

Father Tao was discussing engagement matters with the Chen Family and didn’t have the time to attend to these matters. He asked offhandedly, "What is it about?"

Ji Yuan respectfully said, "Master Tao, this letter is from my master for Miss Tao."

Upon hearing it was a letter, Father Tao frowned slightly, "Give it here, I will give it to my daughter later."

Ji Yuan nodded, replying affirmatively, and presented the letter with both hands.

Father Tao took the letter, glanced at the envelope, which bore no signature, and tucked it away.

Once the engagement matters were settled, the people from the Chen Family left.

With the engagement set for the next day, Father Tao’s face was alight with happiness. Thinking of the letter, he took it out for a glance, pondering, worried that if it were a love letter, it could disrupt the engagement arrangement if it came from someone else.

After some thought, Father Tao decided to keep the letter.

Today, Tao Minmin felt unusually downcast. Tomorrow was the day of her engagement. Although Chen Gongzi was a learned and polite man, she had no complaints, but her mood was inexplicably subdued.

Ding Xiang expressed concern, "Miss, did you not sleep well last night? You should sleep earlier today; the day after tomorrow is the day of the engagement."

"Mm," Tao Minmin replied, and went to wash up and rest.

The next morning, the Tao Residence was bustling both inside and out.

Tao Minmin, who was despondent yesterday, seemed distracted today.

Ding Xiang called to her several times but received no response; even when Madame Wang arrived, she remained the same.

In the palace

Top Scholar Song watched Taotao write and noticed that Taotao’s progress was substantial. More intelligent and diligent than his peers, his writing did not resemble that of a three-year-old child.

He had long heard that the Crown Prince had been exceptionally intelligent as a child, and seeing Taotao, it was said that ’the apple does not fall far from the tree’; the son of the Crown Prince was naturally among the best.

During a break, Qin Xiao came in, "Top Scholar Song, His Highness has asked for you in the study room, saying he has matters to discuss."

"Very well, I will go immediately." Top Scholar Song put down the book in his hand and rose slowly to leave.

On his way to the study room, after Qin Xiao opened the door, he bowed and entered, approaching to greet, "Your Highness, may you be blessed with peace and security."

Xiao Jinyan looked up at Top Scholar Song, "Rise."

"Thank You, Your Highness." Top Scholar Song straightened his body, waiting for the Crown Prince to speak.

Xiao Jinyan fixed his gaze on Top Scholar Song for a moment and said, "Top Scholar Song, you possess both virtue and talent and have yet to take a wife. My cousin sister has long admired Top Scholar Song. Do you have any thoughts on the matter?"

Top Scholar Song, who had already encountered such situations before, made a profound bow, "I thank the Princess for her generous affection. As for marrying, I have my own plans and hope for Your Highness’s fulfillment."

"Is that so?" Xiao Jinyan lifted his teacup and looked at Top Scholar Song. "Do you have someone in your heart?"

Top Scholar Song paused upon hearing this and pursed his lips, "Indeed, I do have someone in my heart."

Xiao Jinyan asked, "Who is it?"

Top Scholar Song was taken aback, not expecting His Highness to be so curious about his private affairs—

"Your Highness, mentioning it might tarnish the person’s reputation."

Xiao Jinyan chuckled lightly, "What’s there to worry about? You are not so young anymore, Top Scholar Song. If you have your eye on someone, I can arrange the marriage for you."

Top Scholar Song bowed his head and assented, "I thank Your Highness immensely, but I have not yet confirmed this matter."

Xiao Jinyan said, "Then let us wait until Top Scholar Song has decided, and I will arrange your marriage."

Top Scholar Song replied, "I thank Your Highness."

In the evening, Xiao Jinyan relayed Top Scholar Song’s words to Xiao Jiu.

Feng Wuyou grasped Xiao Jinyan’s arm excitedly, "Your Highness, do you think Top Scholar Song’s beloved might be Tao Minmin?"

Xiao Jinyan responded, "I am not sure."

Feng Wuyou pondered, "From the tone of Top Scholar Song, does it seem he intends to come clean?"

Xiao Jinyan looked at Xiao Jiu, still concerned about another man, feeling somewhat displeased, "Top Scholar Song is an adult male. If he cannot secure his own matrimonial fate, then he has only his own ineptitude to blame."

Feng Wuyou agreed, "True, if Top Scholar Song were like my elder brother, he would have succeeded long ago."

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