Xue Qinghe finally let out a huge sigh of relief, lamenting, "When those guards aren't constantly watching, I feel much more relaxed!"
Maintaining the persona of Xue Qinghe had already been exhausting enough; once leaving the imperial palace, being under the constant watch of so many guards made things even more troublesome...
It made doing anything a hassle...
Xu Sheng just glanced at her and teased, "So even you, Ren Xue, can show such an expression."
At least, it was the first time he had seen it since he had come to the past!
Realizing that this was quite out of character for herself, Xue Qinghe coughed into her hand and said, "Otherwise? I'm also human."
"It's just... Xu Sheng, your recent address towards me has been a bit too familiar, hasn't it?"
Even if the person in question might well be her partner in the future, she had not accepted that yet!
The moment she finished speaking, her cheeks clearly turned bright red...
Xu Sheng did not deny it, "Indeed, I will pay attention to it next time!"
The former's seriousness made Xue Qinghe feel somewhat unhappy, "It's not that I want you to pay attention, it's just..."
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a teacher from Heaven Dou Royal Academy approaching them...
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, may I ask if there is something I can assist you with?"
Xue Qinghe's expression immediately returned to normal, and she nodded, "Yes, I would like to know in which class Xue Beng is?"
The latter's expression froze, hesitating, "Lord Xue Beng? He, he..."
Xue Qinghe feigned confusion, "What's the matter? Is this information not allowed to be disclosed?"
The teacher shook his head and explained, "That's not the case, Lord Xue Beng, he has been placed in a class taught by a Sky-Minor Class teacher!"
"You could say it's... the worst class!"
Xue Qinghe showed a look of surprise, "The worst class?"
Xue Beng, after all, was the child of the current emperor of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xue Ye, and yet in this academy, he was assigned to the worst class!
The thought was shocking...
Even Xu Sheng showed a very subtle expression...
The teacher explained again, "That's right, after all, Lord Xue Beng, in terms of his Martial Soul, really doesn't have much talent, and his personality is quite naughty..."
Suddenly realizing something, he slapped his own cheek, "I apologize, Your Highness, I spoke out of turn just now!"
Xue Qinghe shook her head to indicate it was fine, "Don't worry, but do trouble yourself to take us there."
In her heart, however, she couldn't help but doubt whether Xue Beng really was as outstanding as Xu Sheng had described!
In fact, she was even wondering if the latter had gotten something wrong...
After all, with even a hint of talent in cultivation, coupled with the status of a prince, he wouldn't have ended up in the worst class...
The man readily agreed, "Of course, Your Highness, the Crown Prince, and this little brother, please follow me!"
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Inside the Imperial Palace Great Hall!
A gust of wind arose below, and with it appeared a slim man with a powerful aura!
Seeing his arrival, Xue Ye, seated on the throne, narrowed his eyes, "Why are you here? Didn't I command you to keep an eye on Qing He?"
Under the formidable imperial might, the former man instinctively bowed his head, "Your Majesty the Emperor, it's precisely because I have been constantly monitoring the Crown Prince that I thought there was something I needed to report to you!"
Xue Ye's expression immediately turned frosty, "What is it?"
Could it be that his suspicions were correct, that Qing He had...
The man took a deep breath and said, "After many days of observation, it seems that the Crown Prince has a quite close relationship with that attendant named Xu Sheng!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye pressed, "What makes you say that?"
Xu Sheng, wasn't he the little fellow who defied my orders in the great hall that time?
The former continued, "His Highness the Crown Prince, wherever he goes, basically always brings that Xu Sheng with him!"
"Even at night, I personally witnessed Xu Sheng entering the sleeping chambers of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"I suspect... that His Highness the Crown Prince may have some improper predilections!"
Xue Ye was immediately furious, shouting angrily, "What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting Qing He has that kind of inclination?"
The man swallowed, explaining frantically, "Your... Your servant was merely suspicious! There was no other meaning, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Damn it, had I known this would happen, I never would have come to report!
Xue Ye suppressed the rage in his heart and said with an icy tone, "Only this once, if I ever hear this again, you'll bear the consequences!"
The man answered in fear and trepidation, "Yes... Your Majesty."
Seeing that the man still lingered, Xue Ye said again, "What are you still doing here? Go carry out the orders I've given!"
Truly a useless wretch, good for nothing but wreaking havoc!
Only then did the man come to his senses, "Then your servant will take his leave now!"
Having spoken, he left the great hall as if fleeing...
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Martial Soul Hall!
Ghost Charm and Yue Guan learned of the news and then went to the Pope Hall...
Looking up at Bi Bidong, they began, "Your Holiness the Pope, we have a lead on the matter you asked us to investigate!"
Bi Bidong's purple pupils shone, "Speak!"
Yueguan reported truthfully, "Indeed, someone from the Worship Hall has infiltrated the Tiandou Empire Palace, seemingly with the aim of usurping the entire Tiandou Empire!"
Bi Bidong's eyes grew sharper as she followed up, "Oh? Such a daunting task, whom have they entrusted with it?"
Ghost Charm and Yue Guan exchanged glances, both finding it somewhat difficult to speak...
But as the former's aura grew more terrifying, Yueguan braced himself and said, "The goddess!"
Upon hearing this, Bi Bidong fell silent...
The so-called goddess was naturally not Hulena, whom she had appointed not long ago!
It was another goddess, her own biological daughter, Qian Renxue!
Soon, Bi Bidong revealed a cold smile, "Let her go? It's quite suitable indeed, after all, she possesses such a rare Spirit Skull."
Yueguan laughed awkwardly, not sure what to say, and could only praise, "The goddess's talent is unparalleled, surely she will complete the task with excellence, just like the previous..."
But before he could finish, a telepathic message from Ghost Charm interrupted him...
"Shut your mouth! Haven't you noticed that Her Holiness the Pope's expression has turned very ugly?"
Yueguan subtly looked up and true enough, it was as described, so he immediately shut his mouth...
Bi Bidong, however, seemed unconcerned, continuing on her own, "Hmph, talented? A genius who hasn't grown up is not a genius at all!!"
One could even feel the deep loathing in her words...
Snapping out of it, she commanded in an uncompromising tone, "Ghost Charm, Yueguan, immediately bring Hulena and the others to me, I want to instruct them personally!"
Even though she had taken Hulena and the others as disciples, most of the time, they were in the inner academy of the Martial Soul Hall...
Both of them naturally had no objections, "Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"
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