Chapter 2687 - 2688: Return to Tianyun (254)

Chapter 2687: Chapter 2688: Return to Tianyun (254)

The more Tao Mingqing thought about Su Yuxin being upset today, the more distracted he became.

If not for the vast disparity in their status, he would certainly go to visit Su Yuxin. But now, he could only worry at home.

As soon as Su Yuxin arrived at the entrance of Tao Mingqing’s courtyard and saw that the gate was not closed, she immediately saw Tao Mingqing inside the courtyard practicing boxing listlessly, looking particularly awkward, and she burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha... What are you practicing? Even if you’re practicing boxing, at least clench your fists tighter, stretch your arms more. The main thing is to put some strength into your punches. You’re so floppy, if I were your martial arts master, I’d surely fall asleep, and I’d be more inclined to beat you."

"Greetings, Princess." Everyone in the courtyard, except for Tao Mingqing, hurriedly knelt down to salute Su Yuxin.

Tao Mingqing was surprised that while he was thinking about Su Yuxin, Su Yuxin appeared. He was first stunned, then quickly stopped practicing and walked over to Su Yuxin, cupping his hands and saying, "Your Highness Princess, what brings you here today?"

"No one in the palace to play with me, so I came out to find you to play with. Who knew I’d see you doing flowery boxing, hahahaha..." Thinking of how Tao Mingqing looked like he was going to fall asleep with his floppy boxing earlier, Su Yuxin couldn’t help but laugh again.

Tao Mingqing scratched his head in embarrassment. He hadn’t realized before that he was so uncoordinated, but after starting to practice with the guard, he noticed it; he felt he couldn’t summon strength.

The guard had never commented on him, so he didn’t pay much attention, just kept practicing. Now, being pointed out by her, he truly felt quite embarrassed.

"I’m teasing you like this, why aren’t you angry at all?" Su Yuxin asked, noticing that he was only embarrassed, not angry in the slightest.

Tao Mingqing replied, "What Your Highness says is true." Even if what the Princess said wasn’t true, I wouldn’t be angry.

The last sentence, he didn’t say out loud; he kept it in his heart.

Su Yuxin laughed and said, "Practicing like this is good, it’s at least some activity. It’s much better than just sitting there reading all the time."

Tao Mingqing said, "This commoner thinks the same."

Su Yuxin continued, "Although, I don’t think you’re cut out for martial arts. Just consider it as some activity, don’t expect to become very good, it’s not realistic. Hardly anyone is perfect in everything. Once you understand that, you’ll feel better about it. Look, you’re particularly talented in literature, even my father says few can match you."

Tao Mingqing said, "Your Highness speaks very truly. The Prince is being too kind."

Su Yuxin laughed, "You’re always so modest."

Tao Mingqing wanted to say something but stopped. He actually wanted to care for her, to not let her feel so upset, but he realized he had no standing to comfort her.

Su Yuxin noticed nothing amiss and went into the main room of Tao Mingqing’s courtyard.

Tao Mingqing hurried to follow.

Once they were seated and served tea, Su Yuxin, while sipping her tea, laughed and said, "If it weren’t for being held up by my third uncle and the others today, I would have sent someone to bring you into the palace to read in the big study. Let’s wait for tomorrow, tomorrow I’ll take you into the palace to read, as I have nothing going on then."

After a pause, Su Yuxin added, "If it weren’t for people sometimes needing to check some documents in that big study, I’d let you bring the books back to read, saving you from having to go to the study all the time."