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"Responsible? Is there really such a good thing?"

Su Jue's eyes lit up.

"......"

An Ke suddenly felt that the junior brother in front of her might not be such a good person after all.

"Senior Sister, let's not joke around. The painting session is about to start."

Su Jue laughed heartily.

"Letting you off just like that, what a loss."

An Ke huffed. She had never been touched by a man before, and now Su Jue had pinched her cheek.

Although she didn't mind, it still felt a bit strange.

"So, what does Senior Sister want to do?"

Su Jue asked with a smile.

"I'll think about it. I'll owe you for now and let you know later."

An Ke pinched her chin, pondering.

"Alright, just to be clear, I'm a decent person."

Su Jue said seriously.

"Are you implying I'm not decent?"

An Ke's pretty face darkened.

Su Jue coughed lightly, "Not at all, just worried Senior Sister might force me into something bad."

After all, a man must protect himself when out and about.

"In your dreams!"

An Ke laughed in exasperation. She had countless suitors, and this was the first time a man suggested she could force someone into something bad.

"Hahaha."

Su Jue chuckled silently. Being with this Senior Sister was truly comfortable.

As they say, cute and carefree, without a care in the world.

Simple like a blank sheet of paper, her emotions always showing on her face, with no need for defenses or burdens. She was exactly the kind of person Su Jue liked the most.

"I'm not talking to you anymore, you bad person."

An Ke crossed her arms and turned away angrily.

"Receiving both a good person card and a bad person card in one day, not bad."

Su Jue smiled warmly.

"Good person card? What's that mean?"

An Ke turned back, curious.

"I'll tell you if you're not mad."

Su Jue winked with a smile.

An Ke giggled, "I wasn't really mad in the first place. A prime minister's belly can hold a boat."

"It's fine, I wasn't planning to tell you anyway." Su Jue shrugged.

"Fine, say it or don't!"

An Ke glared at Su Jue, squeezing the words out through her teeth.

Su Jue hummed a little tune, feeling quite pleased.

Soon, the writing and painting session began.

Li Changle sat in the center of the second floor, where the view was excellent and she was the most noticeable.

Everyone on both the first and second floors could see her.

"I hope everyone won't hold back their works, so Changle can broaden her horizons."

Li Changle looked at the eager disciples below and said with a smile.

"Princess Changle, look at mine, look at mine!"

"I was here first, you move back a bit."

"Mine's good, mine's good, look at mine, theirs are just average."

"Damn, who's pulling my pants down?"

A commotion erupted below.

If the occasion allowed, Su Jue would have burst out laughing.

He was indeed amused by this group, watching the disciples like they were clowns.

"Take your time, everyone, one by one, there's plenty of time."

"If anyone's painting catches Changle's eye, Changle will exchange it for a royal treasure."

Li Changle spoke up when she saw the chaotic scene.

"It seems this Princess Changle is really invested in these arts."

Hearing Li Changle's generous offer, Su Jue mused to himself.

To remain untainted in the imperial environment and still have such leisure, she was indeed an interesting woman.

Li Changle's words instantly quieted the room.

The disciples' eyes grew even more fervent.

These disciples were from minor sects, and royal treasures were undoubtedly precious. Of course, they wanted to obtain them.

"Junior Brother, are you interested too? Are you going to paint?"

An Ke looked at Su Jue expectantly.

"I'm really not."

Su Jue shook his head with a smile, having no interest in studying such things. In this world, literature rarely took center stage.

"Alright then."

An Ke had hoped to see Su Jue's painting skills, but it seemed there was no chance.

"But I can write poetry."

Su Jue said with a mysterious smile.

"Write poetry?"

An Ke looked at Su Jue skeptically. That was much harder than painting.

With effort, painting skills could be learned, but poetry required inspiration.

Some people never had that moment of inspiration in their lives, while for others, it came constantly.

"That's right." Su Jue nodded confidently.

Seeing Su Jue's serious demeanor, An Ke believed him. She thought that although her junior brother was a bit unpredictable, his words were trustworthy.

"But I won't write."

Su Jue thought of the Tang Poems in his mind. Although he didn't remember many, he could recite some famous ones effortlessly.

"Why not? If you write a good poem, you could have dinner with the princess."

An Ke looked at Su Jue in confusion, finding this man truly unconventional.

Others were eager for the opportunity, willing to pay handsomely for a poem, while Su Jue wasn't interested at all.

"Rather than having dinner with the princess, I'd prefer to take a walk with Senior Sister in the Imperial City, enjoying the evening breeze."

Su Jue smiled, looking at An Ke's gradually reddening face.

"What are you talking about, Junior Brother? The Princess Changle is so beautiful, I can't compare."

An Ke fidgeted with her clothes, not daring to meet Su Jue's gaze.

"Who says so?"

Su Jue denied it outright, "Today's Li Changle, whether in attire, accessories, or makeup, was all prepared for this occasion."

"The stunning effect is inevitable, being the Eldest Princess, the face of the Zhenguan Dynasty."

"If Senior Sister dressed up like that, I believe with your stunning beauty, you wouldn't lose to Li Changle at all."

In terms of rating beauties, Su Jue was second to none.

An Ke and Li Changle were on the same level of beauty, but An Ke was naturally shy and didn't dare to boldly adorn herself.

But it was precisely this that made Su Jue find her adorable. Everyone has their own charm; there's no need to imitate others.

An Ke's cute and carefree style constantly exuded her charm.

Seeing the sincerity in Su Jue's eyes, An Ke was slightly taken aback, "Really?"

Su Jue grinned, "Of course, Senior Sister should be more confident. How could such a handsome person like me lie to you?"

"......"

An Ke's mouth twitched. So he shows his true colors after just a few words?

But she truly took Su Jue's words to heart, feeling a warm sensation inside.

Is this what it feels like to be recognized and appreciated? It's wonderful.

"Then tonight, I'll agree to take a walk with you." An Ke's face turned red, and after a moment's hesitation, she whispered.

Su Jue cleared his throat, "Uh, Senior Sister, I was just joking. We've been traveling for days and are quite tired. We should rest well and prepare for tomorrow's Prodigy Tournament."

"Get lost!"