Chapter 301: Fight and Scheme
# 301. Fight and Scheme
*Huaiqing also wants to see me!? Hmm, given my relationship with the two princesses, it's only natural that we meet after the magical contest… But, should I see Huaiqing first or Lin’an?*
Xu Qi'an pondered briefly before coming to a conclusion: Huaiqing first.
His choice had its reasons. It wasn’t about caring more for Huaiqing or less for Lin’an. Xu Qi'an’s decision was tied to the intelligence of the two princesses.
Huaiqing was too clever to be easily deceived, and she was deep-minded. Even if she held a grudge, she wouldn’t show it, but might strike back when you least expect it. Lin’an, on the other hand, was relatively simpler. She was spoiled and often unreasonable, but she didn’t hold grudges. Once her tantrum was over, it would be forgotten.
“Very well, this official will accompany you to the palace,” Xu Qi'an said, instructing his clerk to deliver his memorial to the Tower of Noble Spirit. He then mounted his horse and followed the guard to the palace.
After going through the necessary procedures, Xu Qi'an stepped into Dexin Courtyard, where he saw Huaiqing in the elegantly clean hall. She was wearing a white palace gown that suited her temperament, with her hair simply adorned with a golden pin, letting a few strands of jet black hair cascade down.
As cold as a celestial from a painting.
The strands of loose hair, however, added a touch of warmth and human charm to her otherwise aloof appearance.