Xiao Rongyan handed the ebony horse whip to the guard, walked to the Crown Prince, and bowed deeply. His entire demeanor was refined and dignified, exuding a scholarly grace.
He smiled with eyes as deep as the abyss and looked at Bai Qingyan. His calm gaze was extraordinarily restrained and profound, as if he could see through everything.
Seeing her dressed in men's attire, appearing as a noble young man from a prestigious family with an astonishingly handsome visage, he couldn't help but recall her majestic figure on the battlefield of the Shu Kingdom's Imperial Palace, galloping with a silver spear.
He bowed to Bai Qingyan. "Mr. Bai."
Bai Qingyan gracefully returned the salute. "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for taking care of my younger brother."
Noticing Bai Qingyan's footwear, Xiao Rongyan inquired warmly, "Mr. Bai, are you not riding in the carriage?"
"I've heard that walking strengthens the body. I thought I'd give it a try," Bai Qingyan responded calmly.