Tiandou Empire, imperial palace!
Looking at the expressionless Xue Ye above, Xue Qinghe said calmly, "Father Emperor, you summoned your son, is there something you need?"
Judging from the expression of the former, he vaguely guessed something...
Xue Ye spoke after hearing this, "News has just come in that the royal family of Xingluo Empire is on the way. It will take about two to three days for them to arrive at the imperial palace!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe showed no emotional fluctuation, waiting for the other party's next words...
Xue Ye continued, "To demonstrate the magnanimity of our Tiandou Empire's royal household, I intend to have you accompany some Tiandou Empire soldiers to greet them. What do you think?"
Xue Qinghe made a decision almost instantly, "Father, since this is your order, Qing He naturally has no objections!"
Xue Ye raised an eyebrow, obviously dissatisfied with this answer, "Oh? Listening to you makes it sound like I'm forcing you to go?"
If it were in the past, the former would not have said such things but would have agreed confidently!
Xue Qinghe quickly shook his head, "Father Emperor, it's not like that. It's just that the people of Xingluo Empire, when entering the Tiandou Empire, will definitely pass through the Aquipeia Forest."
"And lurking within the Aquipeia Forest are many abyssal creatures, so... If we go to greet them, we might become a target!"
After listening to his words, Xue Ye envisioned the possible situations that might occur afterward...
"I see, you worry that the party from the royal family of Xingluo Empire might be attacked by abyssal creatures, leading to unnecessary conflicts between them and us?"
Judging by the character of Emperor Xingluo, it is likely that any accident would be blamed on them!
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Yes, Father Emperor, so I think... it would be better to wait until the royal family of Xingluo Empire successfully crosses the Aquipeia Forest before going to greet them!"
However, his previous answer actually wasn't thought out that much!
It was simply because, last time with Ning Fengzhi and others, he encountered an attack from abyssal creatures and knew deeply that even with the presence of a Titled Douluo, one could not necessarily leave safely!!
So, to consider safety, he was not willing to go to greet them!
Xue Ye also felt there was some sense in this and agreed with his idea, "Qing He, what you said makes sense, so let it be. Once the royal family of Xingluo Empire crosses the Aquipeia Forest, you can go greet them with some soldiers!"
Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, Father Emperor!"
If it doesn't involve going to the Aquipeia Forest, then there shouldn't be much danger!
Xue Ye did not continue on this topic but asked again, "By the way, Qing He, how are things with you and Xu Sheng?"
Xue Qinghe's face suddenly showed a trace of shock, but quickly calmed down...
"Father Emperor, your son does not quite understand what you mean?"
Xue Ye continued, "You should know, right? The news spread by the Martial Soul Hall about the abyssal creatures comes from Xu Sheng!"
Xue Qinghe feigned ignorance, "Yes, Father Emperor, is there a problem with that?"
Xue Ye sensed something and questioned, "Qing He, are you playing dumb?"
He knew his son very well, and such a simple question was answered like this, clearly pretending to be dumb!
Xue Qinghe was silent and then said seriously, "Father Emperor, the relationship between my son and Xu Sheng is good, we are considered friends."
Xue Ye gave a cold "hmph"...
"Don't forget, no matter how good your relationship with Xu Sheng is, he is ultimately a person of the Martial Soul Hall. As a prince of the Tiandou Empire, you must utilize this relationship well!"
Even though Xue Qinghe was an impersonator, he couldn't help but clench his fists at this moment...
"Father Emperor, what do you need me to do?"
Xue Ye's expression softened a little upon seeing this, "Very simple, gain some more important intelligence on abyssal creatures from Xu Sheng..."
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After hearing what the former instructed him, Xue Qinghe, despite some dissatisfaction, had to agree...
"I understand, Father Emperor, I will do my best!"
Only then did Xue Ye nod with satisfaction, but recalling his previous tone, he also calmed, "I know you may have some dissatisfaction with me, but the threat posed by the abyssal creatures is too great, relying solely on the soldiers of the Tiandou Empire to counteract is impossible!"
"The only thing we can do is maintain close ties with the Martial Soul Hall and the Upper Three Families!"
Xue Qinghe looked deeply at the other, "Father Emperor, Qing He understands, all this is for the Tiandou Empire!"
It seems it's time to intensify the medication!
If not, it would take at least twenty or thirty years to secure the position; she couldn't afford to waste that much time!!
Xue Ye waved his hand, indicating, "Glad you understand, you may go, and once the people of Xingluo Empire have crossed the Aquipeia Forest, I will send someone to notify you."
"Before that, be prepared."
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
After speaking, Xue Qinghe also left immediately without any further words...
Seeing the other's figure disappear from view, Xue Ye's eyes grew sharper, "Is it just my imagination? I always feel that something isn't quite right with Qing He."
In the past, he had never seen the other display such a demeanor!
Unless there were no other unusual behaviors, otherwise, someone would think they were being impersonated!
At this moment, a Titled Douluo expert hidden in the shadows suddenly responded, "Your Majesty, perhaps it's because Xu Sheng is the Crown Prince's only friend, that is why he is unwilling to betray him."
Xue Ye paused, musing, "If that's the case, it's understandable!"
His suspicions quietly dissipated...
It should just be his imagination...
...
After leaving, Xue Qinghe's face was extremely gloomy...
The Serpent Spear Douluo quietly appeared and noticed something was not quite right with the former, "Holy Daughter, your face seems to be in distress."
Xue Qinghe did not deny it and said seriously, "Hmm... I almost got exposed today."
Upon hearing this, Serpent Spear Douluo's eyes flashed with intense killing intent, "In that case, Holy Daughter, shall I take care of Xue Ye for you??"
After all, exposure could bring significant risks to the former!
While the mission is important, protecting the Holy Daughter is the first command!
Xue Qinghe shook her head, "Xue Ye is also protected by experts of the Titled Douluo level, taking action against him would be very difficult."
Porcupine Douluo replied coldly, "Holy Daughter, there is no difficulty in this. As long as Serpent Spear and I join forces, there is a 100% chance of killing Xue Ye."
Xue Qinghe thought for a moment and still rejected the proposal, "No need, killing Xue Ye now would only throw the Tiandou Empire into chaos. I still cannot secure the throne!"
Given her age, trying to secure the throne would definitely lead to questions from many Daijin!
Porcupine Douluo said nothing more, only responding, "Then... during this period, Serpent Spear and I will always be by your side, and if anything goes wrong, we will immediately retreat from the imperial palace!"