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Xun Changfeng had seen Song Qing twice and although he was a frail scholar, his handsome face was part of the reason he had become the Top Scholar.

The key point was, not only was he good-looking, but also tall and slim, just as tall as him, somewhat lean with a gentle and refined demeanor—making him the perfect candidate for a brother-in-law.

Xun Qingqing had indeed seen the Top Scholar Song Qing, with his handsome appearance and knowledgeable, well-mannered disposition. Hearing that the Top Scholar was going on matchmaking visits, she couldn’t help but be a bit curious.

While Xun Qingqing was being curious, her arm was suddenly grabbed by Xun Changfeng, who then pushed her into the private room next door.

The people inside were in the midst of a lively conversation, which was interrupted by the sudden opening of the door, and four pairs of eyes simultaneously turned towards the entrance with confusion.

The Prime Minister recognized at a glance that these were General Xun’s son and daughter and with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, said, "Isn’t this Young Master Xun? How come you lack such manners?"

Xun Changfeng, of course, heard the sarcasm in the Prime Minister’s words. He smiled faintly, "I had some drinks just now and walked into the wrong room by mistake."

He glanced at the Prime Minister’s daughters sitting in the private room with the Top Scholar and said with a smile brimming with mirth, "These must be the Prime Minister’s precious daughters, right?

Rumor has it that the features of your respected daughters are less than exceptional, quite ordinary, but seeing is believing.

.. they are much better than rumored, still presentable. "

If Shen Chuwei were here, she would find that Xun Changfeng’s skill in retorting was twice as sharp as Xun Qingqing’s!

Being bluntly told that his daughters were unattractive right in front of him, the Prime Minister’s face immediately darkened.

He then spotted Xun Qingqing standing next to Xun Changfeng and laughed, "Is Young Master Xun here accompanying your sister on a matchmaking visit today? How many times has it been? Still haven’t found a match?

If you don’t find one soon, she’ll be too old. "

Xun Changfeng scanned the Prime Minister’s daughters and, instead of being angry, he laughed, "The Prime Minister jokes! My little sister looks even more delicate and tender than the other young ladies here."

The Prime Minister clenched his fists in anger but restrained himself from lashing out. With the Xun Family’s influence being what it was, falling out with them wouldn’t benefit him either.

While the Prime Minister and Xun Changfeng were exchanging barbs, Xun Qingqing sat down next to Song Qing and greeted him with a smile, "Top Scholar Song, it’s been three months, are the Crown Princess and Taosu doing well?"

Having been out of the palace for three months, Xun Qingqing missed them the most. If she had known she would be forced into so many matchmaking attempts at home, she would have rather stayed in the palace for a few more months.

Song Qing originally intended to make a few perfunctory remarks and leave, but he didn’t expect to run into Concubine Xun, no, it should be Miss Xun here.

"The Crown Princess is very well, as are the Imperial Grandson and the young princess."

"I’m glad to hear that they are well, it’s a pity I cannot freely enter the palace now, I miss them and yet cannot see them," Xun Qingqing said, revealing her longing as Song Qing saw them every day.

"By the way, I’ll buy some food later, and you can give it to them when you enter the palace tomorrow. The Crown Princess likes tea snacks, Meat Patties, pastries, and so on, especially when they are fresh out of the oven."

Xun Qingqing thought for a moment and suggested, "Tomorrow, before you enter the palace, wait for me on the street. I’ll buy fresh ones for you to take to the palace."

Song Qing nodded agreeably, "Alright."

The Prime Minister saw the two of them chatting amiably and his face turned pale. Was she actually flirting with her future son-in-law right in front of him? How could there be such a shameless woman in the world?

Just as the Prime Minister was about to remind Xun Qingqing that this was supposed to be her matchmaking visit with Song Qing, he heard Xun Changfeng say, "Top Scholar Song, it seems you get along quite well with my sister. How about having a meal and drinks together tomorrow?"

Xun Changfeng had accompanied his sister on several matchmaking attempts, but this was the first time he saw her so engaged in conversation with a man. He was almost certain she had taken a liking to the Top Scholar.

The Prime Minister asked sternly, "Young Master Xun, what do you mean by this?"

Xun Changfeng replied politely, "Exactly what I said."

Just as the Prime Minister was about to express his anger, the door to the private room opened.

As the door opened, everyone’s gaze immediately turned toward the entrance and, upon seeing Prince Jinyu, they were all momentarily stunned.

Xiao Jinyu, upon seeing everyone in the room, was slightly taken aback himself. Had he not seen the Prime Minister and Song Qing, he might have thought he had indeed walked into the wrong room.

He had come here with the express purpose of deliberately "walking into the wrong room" and thereby sabotaging this matchmaking attempt.

Xun Changfeng was the first to recover and stepped forward to greet him, "Prince Jinyu."

The others in the room also came to their senses and stood up to pay their respects.

"Prince Jinyu."

Xiao Jinyu walked in swinging his folding fan with ease and took another look at the people in the private room. Upon seeing two unfamiliar young ladies, it wasn’t difficult to guess that they were the Prime Minister’s daughters.

Their looks were plain, their figures as well.

Really, did they even need him to disrupt the matchmaking? Any person with a slight interest in appearances wouldn’t give them a second glance.?

Xiao Jinyu cleared his throat, "I seem to have walked into the wrong room. What are you all doing here?"