His explanation about hesitation was also about his own indecision.
And when Prince Yue mentioned wanting to travel abroad like the Academic Palace Patrol, he led into Xi Yangyu's lukewarm advice, which gracefully brought the conversation back to Xi's words—reminiscent of the nagging advice from the elders at his Prince Manor.
This was the second implicit invitation.
The phrase "The years I've spent at the Academic Palace may well be the freest and happiest days of my life" also expressed Prince Yue's reluctance to remain confined to his status as a prince and his determination to take a step toward the more secluded depths of the Imperial Palace.
