The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 991 - 641 Expressing Intentions, Visiting to Propose Marriage_2

Chapter 991: Chapter 641 Expressing Intentions, Visiting to Propose Marriage_2

She lowered her head and continued ordering dishes.

She chose four dishes, two of which were on the lighter side, and the other two suited her taste.

After ordering, the waiter took the menu and walked out.

By this time, it was past the peak dining hour, so the dishes arrived quickly.

Four dishes and one soup, complete with color, aroma, and flavor.

Jun Wuxian glanced at the food in front of him, two meat dishes, two vegetarian, and a bowl of chicken soup.

Tao Minmin was truly hungry. She picked up two pieces of meat with her chopsticks and ate them, then casually asked, "Top Scholar, what have you been busy with these past few days?"

The Top Scholar looked up at Tao Minmin with a gentle tone, "I caught a cold a few days ago and rested at home for three days."

Tao Minmin paused in her chewing, suddenly worried, "Are you all right now? It’s easy to catch a cold when the weather is cold."

The Top Scholar replied, "I am already well now."

Tao Minmin pursed her lips as she looked at the Top Scholar, thinking to herself that he must have written to her four days later because he had caught a cold.

It must be so, the Top Scholar is modest and polite, upholds etiquette, and keeps his promises.

"Top Scholar."

The Top Scholar raised his head to look at her, "Hmm?"

Tao Minmin hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to begin. She wanted to confess her feelings directly, but the Top Scholar was a learned man, upright and honorable.

What if her sudden confession frightened him?

The Top Scholar was different from Jun Wuxian.

"Top Scholar, why did you come to my house today?"

The Top Scholar explained, "Yesterday, I waited for you at Fujiang Restaurant and didn’t see you. It was quite presumptuous of me."

Tao Minmin didn’t know how long the Top Scholar had waited for her yesterday. Someone who keeps his promises like the Top Scholar must have waited for a long time before leaving.

"I apologize for making you wait for nothing, I didn’t expect you would send a congratulatory gift to me."

The Top Scholar said, "Having made your acquaintance, it is only proper for me to send some congratulatory gifts for your happy occasion, it’s just that..."

Tao Minmin inquired, "Just what?"

The Top Scholar continued, "I didn’t expect that you would be engaged so soon. It was lucky timing that I came to your residence on the day of your engagement."

Tao Minmin laughed, "That means, it must be heaven’s will, arranging for you to save me from that scoundrel. Otherwise, if I had not known the truth and had married next spring, it would have been too late."

The Top Scholar was momentarily stunned.

Tao Minmin added, "I do not fancy Young Master Chen. My parents hoped I would marry off early, and at my age, even the Crown Princess is younger than me, her child already three years old. On that day I met Young Master Chen; he struck me as gentle and courteous, knowing when to advance and when to withdraw, unlike the men from previous matchmaking encounters. He seemed genuine, and so I compromised. Little did I know those were all just pretenses, and I had been deceived by his act."

The Top Scholar listened quietly, understanding why Tao Minmin would make such a choice. Coming from the palace and given her age, it was normal for her parents to be anxious.

That’s why she had been deceived by Young Master Chen.

Tao Minmin reminded, "Top Scholar, you should eat before the food gets cold."

"Yes," the Top Scholar responded and continued eating his bowl of rice.

After lunch, the Top Scholar escorted Tao Minmin back home.

Fujiang Restaurant was not far from the Tao Residence, and they arrived shortly.

Once the horse carriage had stopped, Tao Minmin looked up at the Top Scholar sitting across from her, dressed in a plain long gown with a face like carved jade, sitting up straight, exuding a scholarly air.

"I’m heading back now."

The Top Scholar nodded, "Hmm."

Tao Minmin then withdrew her gaze, pushing open the door and stepping out. Ji Yun had already brought over the stepping stool, and as she stepped down, she heard a question from behind.

"Miss Tao, you mentioned earlier that Young Master Chen resembled someone. Who is that person?"

Tao Minmin paused in her steps, turned her head to look back, and saw the Top Scholar who seemingly emerged from the horse carriage and was now standing beside it.

Upon closer look, she noticed his complexion was rather pale, unsure if it was due to his recent illness or the chill wind.

After a moment’s thought, she walked a few steps back to face the Top Scholar.

She felt slightly embarrassed, but since the Top Scholar had asked, why not take the opportunity to tell him?

After hesitating, she looked up at the Top Scholar and delivered a very simple riddle.

"Far in the horizon, yet near right in front."

The Top Scholar was among the top three scholars, honored with the title due to his handsome appearance.

This phrase, without need for thought, the Top Scholar knew referred to himself.

He was taken aback for a moment, his curiosity had merely been to learn about the person Tao Minmin referenced; because Young Master Chen resembled someone agreeing to compromise.

It turned out to be a likeness to himself.

The Top Scholar felt a bit ashamed, "I have been too dull-witted."