CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: YOU’RE QUITE PRETTY

The three levels are highest, second, and first.

The two have a jade token in emerald green, and are placed on the second floor near the window!

This jade token is actually from Li Du’s father~

For the first formal invitation to the lady, he chose the high-class Shuyu Pavilion.

The tables and chairs in the pavilion, all made of top-grade sandalwood, are carved with delicate plum blossom patterns, understated luxury; shelves on walls display valuable items like vases and animal-shaped models for guests to admire, worth thousands of gold.

After taking their seats.

A graceful and lively seven-year-old girl, and an eight-year-old boy with a noble bearing~

A silent atmosphere spread.

Liu Qingxi, who loves wearing red, always appears full of energy. At this moment, her eyes looked over quietly and she was the first to break the silence: "Mr. Li, I wonder what your invitation is about?"

Her mother, hearing that the young gentleman from the General Mansion invited her, specially dressed her up.

Today, her mother was cheerful and lively, exclaiming: My daughter is so capable, the main room cannot remain arrogant for much longer.

It seemed she hadn’t seen her mother so happy in a long time.

The other party stared at her foolishly without responding, she couldn’t help but wave her hand in front of him, playfully and crisply saying, "What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?"

The teasing tone was obvious.

Li Du, coming back to his senses from being waved at, felt embarrassed and stammered, "I think you are very pretty."

"And you are very handsome and charming too."

She returned the compliment.

"I heard you’ve signed up for the Imperial College as well? The exams are in early September, do you feel confident?" After returning home last time, Li Du immediately had someone investigate her family background and details...

Using the Mid-Autumn Festival to invite her out under the pretense of concern about studies!!??

It seemed there was no issue...

After all, August 15th is only half a month away from September 1st.

Liu Qingxi was stunned, not expecting him to ask that, her confidence suddenly surged, she brushed her sideburns behind her ear:

"I am definitely confident, are you going too?"

"Yes, my parents helped me sign up recently, and I accidentally found out you were going too, so I invited you to Shuyu Pavilion today to confirm, we might be classmates in the future."

In fact, Li Du begged his mother to sign him up.

And also, he specifically got someone to find out this information, the words "accidentally found out" were said very naturally...

Liu Qingxi, without guessing the truth in his words, immediately restrained her enthusiasm and looked out the window at Changchun Street, sighing softly: "I wonder if there will be a chance to be classmates, the exams are very challenging, even if I am confident, it’s not certain I’ll pass."

Imperial College carries the learning years of countless high-ranking officials and nobles of Daqing!

It’s also the official academy of the Royal Family, where, throughout the generations, many Crown Princess Consorts, Empresses, Princesses, talented ladies graduated from.

It’s considered the pinnacle of education.

The current emperor, Emperor Jingping, attended the Imperial College.

He met Empress Jinlan there, went through a period of youthful college love, and after becoming emperor, that love changed in nature; with three palaces, six courtyards, and a harem full of beauties, you know...

Folks still composed many tales, including "The Empress After Attending Imperial College", "The Emperor and Empress Chronicle from Imperial College", "Talented Ladies from National Academy", "The Emperor in His Youth", and so on.

Of course, as these books might harm the emperor’s dignity and prowess, people only dared to read them privately, they are banned from widespread circulation.

Otherwise, the store would be closed, fined, and the owner would get a three-day tour of the Imperial Prison!!!

After all, one cannot joke about the emperor’s reputation lightly.