The next day.

Before Su Jue had even woken up, there was a knock on his door.

"Uncle Li, so early? What's the matter?"

Su Jue slowly woke up, opened the door, and asked curiously.

Uncle Li was the steward of the Su Mansion, and the servants all called him Steward Li.

"Young Master, you really came back?!"

Steward Li exclaimed with surprise upon seeing Su Jue.

Steward Li was nearly sixty, but he was still robust, a martial artist with impressive skills.

He had been at the Su Mansion since Su Jue was a child, serving by Su Changqing's side for decades, and was a trusted confidant of Su Changqing.

He was very capable, managing all the affairs of the Su Mansion in an orderly manner.

"I arrived at the Su Mansion last night."

Su Jue smiled, knowing that Steward Li knocking so early must mean something important: "Go ahead, Uncle Li."

"It's like this, Princess Changle has brought gifts to the Su family and wants to meet with you."

Steward Li looked at the handsome young man in front of him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that the Su family was about to soar to great heights.

Even though the Su family was not weak in Chaoge City, they were merchants, not politicians, and had no standing in the court.

But now, the Eldest Princess had personally come, bringing gifts and respectfully greeting the Su family's parents, which was clearly to build momentum for the Su family.

Steward Li, being a wise man, immediately saw that it was all thanks to Su Jue.

"Why is she here? And with gifts?"

Su Jue was puzzled, but since she was already here, he naturally had to meet her. He said, "Uncle Li, I understand. I'll tidy up and head over."

"Yes, Young Master."

Steward Li withdrew upon hearing this.

......

In the main hall of the Su family.

"Princess Changle, your visit is an honor. I apologize for not welcoming you from afar."

Su Changqing looked at Li Changle, who was respectfully standing before him, and his eyelid twitched. Since when could the Su Mansion receive such an esteemed guest?

"Uncle Su, you're too kind. Changle has had dealings with Young Master Su, so there's no need for such formality."

Li Changle smiled.

Her purpose for coming was simple.

Upon hearing that Su Jue hadn't returned to the Sword Sect but had instead gone straight to the Su Mansion, she decided to come and meet him.

Su Jue was incredibly attractive to her.

Putting aside Su Jue's talent, just one of his poems was enough to bring Li Changle to his door.

The other day at the tavern, she hadn't had the time to converse with Su Jue and could only watch him leave.

She thought it would be a long time before she saw Su Jue again, but to her surprise, he hadn't left.

Li Changle didn't hesitate and came directly, not empty-handed, but with fine gifts.

Su Jue was easygoing, not like most men, and Li Changle feared he might refuse to talk to her.

"That rascal is still sleeping, but I've sent someone to fetch him. Please wait a moment, Princess."

Su Changqing had never entertained someone of such status before.

He wished he could fly to Su Jue's room and drag him out himself so he could escape.

"No need to disturb Young Master Su's rest, Uncle Su."

"Changle will wait here. If Uncle Su has matters to attend to, please don't mind me."

Li Changle sat with a serene and elegant demeanor, like an empress of unparalleled grace.

"No, no."

Su Changqing couldn't leave; she was the Eldest Princess, and neglecting her was a crime punishable by death.

The Su family still needed to earn a living under the court's rule.

Li Changle smiled slightly and said no more, sitting quietly in her chair.

However, her phoenix eyes curiously surveyed the surroundings.

She was examining the environment that could produce a talent like Su Jue.

"Uncle Su, did you know Su Jue can write poetry?"

Thinking of this, Li Changle asked.

"I know. That boy's literary talent is quite like his father's... ahem, quite like mine."

Su Changqing spoke with unmistakable pride in his eyes.

"May I have the honor of seeing it?"

Li Changle's eyes lit up. If there was one thing about Su Jue that captivated her, it was his poetry.

"No problem!"

Su Changqing had already had Su Jue's famous poems written into scrolls by a calligraphy master and treasured them.

"Someone, bring the young master's poetry scrolls!"

Su Changqing ordered.

Soon, a servant brought over a thick scroll of poetry.

"Your Highness, these are the boy's poems."

Su Changqing handed them to Li Changle.

"So thick?"

Li Changle received the scroll with both hands, her expression full of delight.

Su Changqing watched and pondered.

Rumor had it that Princess Changle loved literature, and now she had come personally for the poetry. Could it be that Princess Changle had taken a liking to Su Jue?

Thinking of this, Su Changqing's eyelid twitched wildly, unsure if it was good or bad.

If he married a princess, it would certainly be a good thing.

But behind the princess stood the court, and dealing with the court was never simple.

The court was full of intrigue and deception, where one wrong step could lead to the abyss.

He didn't want to place his son in such an environment.

"What wonderful poetry!"

Li Changle exclaimed repeatedly, her face full of admiration.

The first poem she saw was one that could be immortalized in history.

"Journey in the Jianghu"

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The world's storms emerge from our generation, entering the Jianghu hastens the years.

Empire and ambition are but laughter, life is a drunken dream.

Brandishing a sword, riding through ghostly rain, bones like mountains, birds startled to flight.

Worldly matters like tides, people like water, lamenting how few return from the Jianghu.

"Bring in the Wine"

Do you not see, the Yellow River's waters come from the heavens, rushing to the sea never to return.

Do you not see, the mirror in the high hall laments white hair, morning like black silk, evening like snow!

In life, one must indulge in joy, do not let the golden goblet face the moon empty.

Heaven gave me talent, it must be used, wealth scattered will return.

Roast lamb and slaughter cattle for pleasure, one must drink three hundred cups.

......

"Song of the Frontier"

Long clouds darken the snow-capped mountains of Qinghai,

A lone city gazes at the Jade Gate Pass.

Yellow sands, a hundred battles, wear golden armor,

Not breaking Loulan, we will not return.

"Bring in the Wine," "Journey in the Jianghu," "Song of the Swordsman," "Song of the Frontier," and more.

Various poems that could leave a significant mark in history unfolded before her eyes.

The more Li Changle read, the more engrossed she became, reading every word of the long scroll.

Finally, there was a short line at the end.

"When the sea ends, the sky becomes the shore; when the mountain peaks, I am the summit!"

She looked up, her eyes dreamy, her heart already stirred by countless waves of emotion, unable to describe her excitement.

Through the poetry, she seemed to see the profound Su Jue, and she murmured to herself.

"Su Jue, what kind of person are you?"

Could it be that you are my destined one?

Su Changqing watched as Li Changle was already immersed in Su Jue's literary talent, unsure if it was good or bad.

He suddenly regretted handing the poetry scroll to Li Changle.

He fully understood Li Changle's current state of mind.

Even he, who didn't understand poetry, couldn't calm down after reading Su Jue's poems one by one.

Let alone Li Changle, who had a strong interest in literature.

"Uncle Su, may I copy this poetry scroll?"

Li Changle's breathing was a bit rapid as she looked at Su Changqing, unable to hide her excitement despite being the Eldest Princess.

"This..."

Su Changqing looked troubled.

Li Changle said firmly, "Rest assured, Uncle Su, I won't copy it for free. Li Changle will definitely offer appropriate compensation."

"Princess Changle, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant."

Su Changqing shook his head.

"Rest assured, Uncle Su, these poems were written by Su Jue, and they will always be his."

"Changle wants to copy them to study them carefully at home."

Li Changle added.

"It's not that, Your Highness."

Su Changqing smiled helplessly and said truthfully, "These are the boy's things, so Your Highness must ask him."

"Alright, when Young Master Su arrives, I'll ask him."

Li Changle nodded in understanding.

At that moment, a gentle voice came from behind Li Changle.

"Princess Changle, hello."

Li Changle's beautiful eyes lit up. She turned to see the handsome young man smiling at her, and her heart fluttered.

Su Jue had finally arrived!

"You finally came, boy!"

Su Changqing quickly stood up and pressed Su Jue into a seat: "Accompany the Eldest Princess well, I have matters to attend to."

With that, he looked at Li Changle: "Your Highness, I'll take my leave!"

"......"

Su Jue watched as his father disappeared from view with such speed, his mouth twitching.

"What could be so urgent?"