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He discovered that there was a pavilion half-hidden in the Red Leaf Forest, and within the pavilion were three young ladies. One of them looked a little younger, probably about the same age as him. The one who had called out to him just now was his cousin, the princess, Yu Tian Xiang.

"Elder sister Tian Xiang, why are you here?" Lu Que smiled as he walked towards the pavilion.

"Who is this?" Duanmu Ye asked Zhuge Yan in a low voice as he followed behind Lu Que. He was truly amazed by Yu Tian Xiang. That graceful bearing and peony blooming appearance were things that he had never seen before. He had never seen such a beautiful lady.

"This is the precious gem of His Majesty, the Eldest Princess Yu Tian Xiang. Don't be rude." Zhuge Yan also reminded him in a low voice.

"Little brother, let me introduce you. This is my close friend Gu Qingcheng, and the one beside her is your same year. She is ranked ninth this year in the Grand Examination, and is the Heaven Fragrant Dance of the Golden Dance." Yu Tian Xiang pulled Lu Que into the pavilion and introduced him to the other two ladies.

Lu Que looked at the other two ladies in the pavilion. He didn't expect to see these two famous ladies in the pavilion. The Gu Clan's Qingcheng, this was the Gu Clan's daughter who was also known as the Empire's Twin Sisters along with her elder sister Yu Tianxiang. As expected, like her name, she was as beautiful as a flower and as beautiful as a country. Although Wu Yun Chang did not look as beautiful as Yu Tian Xiang and Gu Qingcheng, she had a different kind of charm to her. Although she was still young and had yet to grow up, she was still a beauty.

As they were in the academy, Yu Tian Xiang invited the three of them into the pavilion after everyone briefly greeted them.

Just as Lu Que sat on a stone bench, Gu Qingcheng suddenly spoke to him, "Are you Lu Que? In the past few months, I have often heard my aunt talk about you, saying that you are a young genius that is hard to come by in a hundred years.

The corner of her mouth had a smile, a relaxed tone, and a soft voice. It was as if she was whispering, or as if a kitten was lightly scratching at one's heart, causing one's heart to itch.

Lu Que only felt that the Gu family's elder sister's voice was very pleasant to hear. However, Zhuge Yan, who was standing at the side, unnaturally moved her body. Duanmu Ye's bronze colored face was also slightly flushed. He glanced at Gu Qingcheng and lowered his head in embarrassment.

"It's my fault, I should have gone to visit the older sister of the Gu family long ago. I've been studying at home for the past few months and haven't seen Auntie Gu for a long time. This time's big exam will be overseen by Gu Ruoyun and her soldiers, but I haven't seen her in the exam grounds. I should have asked Auntie Gu for help when I had the time," Lu Que said with a smile.

Aunt said you were indifferent, and that's how it is." Gu Qingcheng was slightly surprised. She cast a glance at Zhuge Yan and Duanmu Ye before shifting her gaze to stare fixedly at Lu Que. She wanted to see through Lu Que's eyes to see what he was thinking. Ever since he was young, when the boy saw him, he had always been downcast, but his eyes were filled with all sorts of emotions. If it wasn't for the fact that he was born in the Gu family, his looks might have brought him quite a bit of trouble. However, the young man in front of her had always been looking at her with a calm expression, except for a flash of admiration in his eyes. However, the young man in front of her had always been looking at her with a calm look.

Seeing that the five of them were looking at him in unison, Lu Que also felt a little unnatural. He did not know how to respond.

"Alright, Qingcheng, if you want to keep an eye on Lu Li, there will be many opportunities in the future." Yu Tian Xiang looked teasingly at Gu Qingcheng before turning to Lu Que and said, "Little brother Lu, you probably don't know who she is."

"You're not allowed to say it." Gu Qingcheng seemed to know what Yu Tian Xiang was going to say, so she hurriedly pulled her back, her cheeks turning red.

Yu Tian Xiang glanced at Gu Qingcheng as a beautiful smile appeared on her face. She used one hand to block Gu Qing's hand as she said, "Little brother, let me tell you, this is your fiancée."

"Huh?" Not only was Lu Que shocked, but even Zhuge Yan, who had been living in the Imperial Capital, was stunned as well. He immediately perked up his ears while Duanmu Ye and Wu Yunchang swept their astonished gazes over Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng.

"You may not know about this, but your aunt and uncle may not have told you about it." Yu Tian Xiang avoided Gu Qingcheng's hands as she smiled and said, "Back then when you were born, you were a man. Yu Tian Xiang avoided Gu Qingcheng's hands as she smiled and said," Back then, when you were born, you were a man. After speaking, she dodged both of Gu Qingcheng's hands and ran to the side, covering her mouth as she laughed.

"I'm going to die." Gu Qingcheng's cheeks were flushed red as she lifted her head to look at Lu Que. Seeing Lu Qizheng looking at her with such curiosity, she couldn't help blushing even more. He glared at Lu Que and said, "What are you looking at? Don't even think about it. My father was too drunk at that time and the marriage wasn't confirmed yet. This can't be counted."

"Lu Que, go home and tell your uncle, he will definitely remember this. As long as the Duke of Wei's estate comes knocking to propose marriage, the Duke of Chu will definitely agree to it. Look at this Sister Qingcheng, she's a first-class beauty in the capital. Besides, "Yu Tian Xiang leaned her head close to Lu Que's ear and said softly," Don't look at him wearing too much now. He has an extremely good figure and will definitely be well-bred.

"Tian Xiang, you … I won't forgive you." Gu Qingcheng was sitting right next to Lu Que. How could she not hear what she said? She couldn't help stomping her feet in anxiety as she chased after Yu Tian Xiang, who was laughing and dodging in the pavilion.

Lu Que did not understand the situation. Why did a baby suddenly appear? He had never heard his parents mention it before. It was probably the words of the older generation that were said and forgotten about. However, when he raised his head and looked at Zhuge Yan, who was staring at him in astonishment, then at Duanmu Ye, who was looking at him in envy, and Wu Yunchang, who was sizing him up, he could not help but scratch his head awkwardly.

Ever since he was young, he had lived in the mountains and had never met anyone of the same age. Even though he had been back in the imperial capital for more than half a year, he was only slightly familiar with his older sister Yu Tian Xiang.

Lu Que looked at Gu Qingcheng, who was having fun with Yu Tian Xiang. She had the slender figure and youthful aura of a young girl in the prime of her youth. His heart was slightly heated up, and his eyes became a lot friendlier. But she was the elder sister of the Gu family, the elder sister. Shouldn't you be looking for someone your own age to be your wife? "

While Zhuge Yan and the rest were looking at Lu Que like he was an immortal, Gu Qingcheng, who was chasing Yu Tian Xiang, suddenly turned her head and asked in an unfriendly tone, "What do you mean by that? Do you think I'm old?"

Even though she knew that the so called baby marriage was something that no one in the capital would be able to see, Yu Tian Xiang had only taken it out to tease her, and she was able to get closer to her relationship even faster. After all, the Gu Lu and Lu Family were good friends, but Lu Que's words gave her the feeling that if I were to marry you, you would feel like you would suffer a loss, even if I was as beautiful as a flower.

"No, no, that's not what I meant." Lu Que also realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly explained himself.

"If that's not what you mean, what do you mean?" Gu Qingcheng was even angrier now. Her long, shapely eyebrows slanted towards Lu Que as she reached out a hand to grab his cheek.

Lu Que wanted to dodge but could not. Even though he was a thirty-sixth grade Foundation Establishment cultivator with a solid foundation, he had yet to break through to the Refinement Realm. Naturally, he could not avoid Qingcheng's grab.

"I … I … I … I don't hate you for being old." Lu Que stuttered. I think that you, Sister Qingcheng, are quite good-looking. "

"Humph!" "And then?" The corners of Gu Qingcheng's lips curled up.

"If the two families really have an engagement, then I … I'll marry you." Lu Que looked at the delicate face that was just inches away from him and said woodenly.

"Not to mention having no marriage contract, even if there is, how can you marry as you wish?" Gu Qingcheng's expression changed, the blush on her face grew even redder, as a hint of strength was added to her grip.

"Then I won't marry her." Lu Que felt a sharp pain on his cheek and quickly corrected himself.

"I'm an unrivalled beauty. How many people lined up to please me? If you say you don't want to marry, then don't?" Gu Qingcheng's brows furrowed as she added a bit more strength.

"Pain ~ Pain ~ Pain ~" Lu Que felt a sharp pain on his cheek and said helplessly, "That Sister Qingcheng, tell me, what should I do?"

Humph! How should I know what to do?" Gu Qingcheng was also stunned. She suddenly felt that something was wrong with her state of mind. With a sweet snort, she released her hand. He glared at Yu Tianxiang and Lu Que unhappily. Lu Que sat back in his seat and took two deep breaths. He picked up the teapot from the stone table and slowly poured himself a cup of tea. Lu Que gracefully took a sip, as if he was a completely different person. "This was the first time he had seen a woman change her face so quickly.

By the side, Yu Tianxiang and Zhuge Yan looked at Lu Que, who was still in a daze, and Gu Qingcheng, who was still blushing. She was forcefully suppressing her emotions by drinking tea, both had a strange smile on her face. They had all known each other since childhood. Although Zhuge Yan was younger than the other two, she belonged to a noble family. This was the first time he had seen the Gu family's daughter, who was always good to men, lose her composure like this. Then, he saw Lu Que, who was rubbing his face in a daze, and couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Yu Tian Xiang looked meaningfully at Gu Qingcheng before returning to her seat. Seeing that the situation was a little strange, she turned to Zhuge Yan and said, "Little Flower, the one beside you is …"

"Your Highness, can you not give me such an unpleasant nickname?" Zhuge Yan let out a bitter laugh. He often went to brothels and music stores, but he only enjoyed the show and did not date. He was definitely not a playboy.

"Your Highness, my name is Duanmu Ye." Duanmu Ye stood up and spoke without waiting for Zhuge Yan to speak.

"So you're Duanmu Ye, the twelfth rank of the entrance exam?" Yu Tian Xiang sized him up. This youth had an extremely masculine body.

"That's me, lucky, lucky …" Duanmu Ye scratched his head in embarrassment. It's all thanks to Brother Lu for letting me stay at the Duke of Wei's estate, otherwise I would have been able to get on the list. "

"Oh?" Yu Tian Xiang, Gu Qingcheng, and Wu Yun Chang all looked at Lu Que, each of them giving him a different look. Yu Tian Xiang was gratified, Gu Qingcheng was searching, and Wu Yun Chang was deep in thought.

"To be able to obtain a quota for the imperial court, he must be extraordinarily talented. The elders of the outer and outer pavilions and the Ministry of Rites are not to be fooled." Yu Tian Xiang swept a glance at Lu Que, then turned to Duanmu Ye and smiled as she nodded her head.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your praise." Duanmu Ye was rather flattered as he rubbed his hands.

"If I remember correctly, you should be someone from Hanshan County. How did you get to know me?" Yu Tian Xiang asked curiously. He did not expect that his cousin Lu Que would get to know two of his close friends soon after he returned to the Imperial Capital. One of them was Zhuge Yan, a child prodigy from the Zhuge Family. To be able to see through a person, that was simply a replica of his uncle from back then.

"Me … Me …" Duanmu Ye was at a loss for what to do as he was stared at by a few pairs of beautiful eyes.

Let me say it." Seeing Duanmu Ye's clumsy mouth, Zhuge Yan pulled him to a sitting position. With a slap of her fan, she told him the whole process of how they had met. Any random person picked up at the city gate would be a young genius who would be able to get a placing in the Imperial Court. One must know that this was a crazy fight between various universities and the top twelve places in the Imperial Examinations that every distinguished family would be trying to recruit. "Is this really superhuman, or is his luck too good?

From the corner of his eyes, he glanced at Lu Que, who was standing beside him. He naturally knew what these three women were thinking about, and he knew from his grandfather last night that Lu Que should have been the first one to be pushed to third place by the Grand Princess, but seeing the confused and indifferent expression on Lu Que's face, Zhuge Yan smiled. After knowing each other for such a long time, he knew that Lu Que wasn't very fond of the imperial court, and he didn't even have a strong sense of belonging to Da Gan. Otherwise, he would not have developed Lu Que's character. This was also the reason why he and Lu Que had fallen in love, having let go of the guard that belonged to the Wealthy Class. It wasn't because of Lu Que's identity, but because of Lu Que. The so-called "the sky is high and the clouds are tied to the birds". The word "broad" referred to people like Lu Que.

"Little brother." "Little brother?" Yu Tian Xiang called out to Lu Que. Seeing that he seemed to be in a daze, she raised her voice and called out again.

"Ah?" "Ahhh ~ Elder sister Tian Xiang, what's wrong?" Lu Que looked at Yu Tian Xiang at a loss.

"Have you decided to enter the Phoenix's Cry Palace?" Yu Tian Xiang looked at Lu Que and asked with a faint smile.

"Yes, all three of us have decided to study at Phoenix Cry Palace. We will take a look first if Zhuge suggests it." Lu Que nodded his head.

"It's like this. Coincidentally, Sister Wu also decided to join the Phoenix Cry School."

"Since the dancer is based in the Tian Xiang Country, why didn't she enter the Tian Xiang Academy?" Zhuge Yan was somewhat puzzled. Tian Xiang County's Sacred Dance Aristocrat Clan was renowned throughout the world, and he couldn't understand why this genius dancer would sacrifice herself for the sake of distance. Besides, Fragrant Sky city was a sealed city of Princess Tian Xiang. Although it was only in name and not in power, the decline of the Tian Xiang academic palace in Fragrant Sky city would make the princess uncomfortable.

"I've admired the name of Phoenix Cry Academy's number one academy for a long time." Wu Yunchang smiled slightly.

This was the first time she had spoken in such a long time. Her voice was like a bird's call from a valley, clear and melodious.

"How about this, since the both of you are here for a stroll first, as seniors, I'll first introduce you two to each other."

"Of course, I dare not invite you in." Zhuge Yan waved the fan back and forth confidently and confidently.

Duanmu Ye, who was standing to the side, also nodded his head repeatedly. He would naturally agree to travelling with a beauty that was renowned throughout the empire for such a good deed.

"Then I'll have to trouble Your Highness and Sister Qingcheng!" Wu Yunchang also smiled and nodded.

"Then let's go to the Hidden Bamboo Valley first." As she spoke, Yu Tian Xiang held onto Gu Qingcheng's hand and walked out.

"Princess, why aren't you going to Huan Hua Valley?" Zhuge Yan said with a wide smile as he followed behind.

"Huan Hua Valley doesn't allow males to enter." Gu Qingcheng unhappily glanced at Zhuge Yan. How could this crown prince not know about this?

"Why is that?" This was the first time that Lu Que had been to the Phoenix Ming Palace, so he was puzzled. He had heard his father mention the Huan Flower Valley before. The Huan Flower Valley was full of flowers and even the streams were filled with petals, which was why it was known as the Huan Flower Valley. It was obvious that his father had been there before. How could he not allow any male students to enter?

The Phoenix Cry School has twelve valleys, and our Red Leaf Valley is now the first valley in the Twelve Valleys. Huan Flower, Cai Die, Ying Ne, and Cui Xi four valleys are where the female students live, while the southwest Hidden Bamboo, Thorny Pine, Fuming Smoke, and Chu Yun Valley are where the male disciples live. The Red Leaf Valley is the only place where both male and female students can come, so … "Saying up to here, Yu Tian Xiang glanced at Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng, smiling as she said," So the Red Leaf Valley is also known as the Lovers Valley.

"Cough ~ cough" After listening to Yu Tian Xiang's words, Lu Que subconsciously glanced at Gu Qingcheng. Seeing that she had also turned her gaze away, he hurriedly retracted his gaze and coughed twice before saying, "Isn't this just the Nine Valley, where are the other three?"

The Golden Scale Valley and the Wutong Valley are the residence of the imperial court's male and female disciples. Since you've chosen to come to the Phoenix Cry Palace, why don't you even know about this? Gu Qingcheng rolled her eyes at Lu Que, her tone full of rebuke.

"Err..." Lu Que scratched his head awkwardly and said vaguely, "I don't know. I do know."

"What did you say?" Gu Qingcheng turned to look at Lu Que.

"No, I didn't say anything." Lu Que quickly waved his hands.

Looking at the two of them, both Yu Tian Xiang and Zhuge Yan smiled dubiously. Even Duanmu Ye and Wu Yunchang had strange looks in their eyes as they looked at the two of them.