Bab 283: Chapter 281: Audience, Qian Renxue's Thoughts_1
Tiandou Empire, the Imperial Study.
Emperor Xue Ye, draped in his imperial robe, though only middle-aged, already looked somewhat aged.
After all, being poisoned daily by Qian Renxue, his pretended son, even the healthiest of bodies couldn't withstand it! But the imperial aura of a great emperor still radiated with immense authority.
At the moment, Emperor Xue Ye's fingers tapped on the armrest of the Dragon Throne, his expression somber, lost in thought.
"Qing He, what do you think is the purpose of Xingluo Empire sending the Marquis of Destiny as an envoy to our Tiandou Empire?" Emperor Xue Ye spoke, looking at the youth before him, his face showing a hint of relieved smile.
This was his son, with unparalleled talent, who managed the empire in perfect order.
After he was gone, handing over the Tiandou Empire to Qing He would set his mind at ease.
Under Qing He's rule, the Tiandou Empire would surely grow even stronger!
"Your Majesty, I believe that the Xingluo Empire has come here this time likely to propose peace. The continuous border conflicts between the two great empires have caused considerable losses for both and also tied down too many of their military forces at the frontier."
"Right now, the greatest enemy of our Tiandou Empire is not the Xingluo Empire, but the Martial Soul Hall. The same is true for Xingluo Empire. Therefore, the Marquis of Destiny's visit should be to negotiate peace and forge an alliance." "Xue Qinghe" said, a fleeting strange gleam in his eyes.
Of course, the "Xue Qinghe" at this moment was none other than Qian Renxue in disguise and the escalating weakness of Emperor Xue Ye's body was also the result of Qian Renxue's secret poisoning.
"Good, just as I thought."
"Let's go and meet this young genius from the Xingluo Empire."
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At the Tiandou Empire, civil and military officials were all arranged on both sides.
And Xu Ran was also announced to come in.
"Marquis of Destiny, Xu Ran, from the Xingluo Empire, pays respects to Emperor Xue Ye." Xu Ran walked to the center of the palace, bending his body to give Emperor Xue Ye a formal salute. As a marquis of a nation, representing the envoys of the Xingluo Empire, it was not necessary for Xu Ran to perform a kneeling salute like others.
"As expected of the Marquis of Destiny from the Xingluo Empire. Elevated to marquis at such a young age, truly a young talent." Emperor Xue Ye said, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes.
The other civil and military officials of the Tiandou Empire were also looking at Xu Ran with surprise.
As high-ranking members of the Tiandou Empire, they naturally knew of Xu Ran. They also knew that Xu Ran was a devilishly talented genius, which was why he was made a marquis by the emperor of the Xingluo Empire.
However, they had only heard of him before, and seeing him in person was far more convincing, and now witnessing this legendary Marquis of Destiny appearing so young and with such an extraordinary demeanor, it was naturally quite a shock.
"What exactly is Xu Ran's 'Cultivation Level'?" Qian Renxue also cast her gaze on Xu Ran, the more she observed him closely, the more unfathomable she found Xu Ran.
How could this be?
Just how strong was Xu Ran? Why couldn't she even detect his true capabilities? This was simply inconceivable.
She was not just any Qing He, but Qian Renxue herself, the Young Master of the Spirit Hall! With innate twenty Soul Force, the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, could there really be a genius whose talent surpassed hers?
But how could that be possible?
Qian Renxue, though outwardly composed, was already experiencing a storm of shock within.
She found it hard to imagine how someone could possess such a strong talent. Her Martial Soul Six-Winged Angel was already at the God Rank, what other Martial Soul could be stronger than hers?
The Soul Hall had also given her a mission to investigate this mysterious genius Xu Ran and to recruit him if possible, or kill him if he refused. But because the affairs of the Tiandou Empire were too pressing, and with Emperor Xue Ye critically ill, which presented an excellent opportunity to empty out the Tiandou Empire's power structure, she had not been distracted by investigating this unrivaled genius.
Now, however, it had indeed become necessary for her to investigate Xu Ran.
Xu Ran's talent and strength had surpassed her expectations.
Such a person, if not subjugated for her own use, could only be eliminated.
Several strands of spiritual power probed Xu Ran's body, he naturally sensed them with his strength, one of which originated from the top right corner.
Xu Ran looked in that direction and made eye contact with Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue gave Xu Ran a deep look before retracting her gaze.
"Who knows how Qian Renxue manages it, such a delicate beauty, yet she disguises herself so convincingly. If I didn't know Qian Renxue's secret, I'd fear I wouldn't recognize that Xue Qinghe is actually Qian Renxue in disguise," Xu Ran thought to himself as he watched Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue wore the Crown Prince's robe, with features that were a perfect imitation of a gentle man, and not a single trait of a woman was detectable.
Chest, buttocks, not a hint of curve could be seen.
Could she have used bindings for her chest and hips?
Xu Ran pondered.
Such things are harmful to one's physical and mental health, though, and prolonged use could affect her figure, even altering the shape of certain parts.
"Host brother, what are you thinking about? Qian Renxue can disguise herself so well because she has absorbed the skull from the Angelic God Outfit Six Soul Bones, which allows her to change any part of her body except for her head, which is disguised with a special mask," explained the System Missy.
"Qian Renxue's soul bone has a Camouflage Soul Skill. It can disguise not only her Martial Soul and figure but also hide the number of her Soul Rings. However, it can only disguise Martial Souls similar to the Angel's Martial Soul properties. Both the Swan Martial Soul and the Angel's Martial Soul possess Light properties, so Qian Renxue can successfully disguise herself," the System Missy continued.
"I see," Xu Ran suddenly realized, then returned his attention to the matter at hand.
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"Emperor Xue Ye, I am entrusted by Your Majesty to come here for peace negotiations with your nation."
"The Tiandou Empire and the Xingluo Empire have been in constant conflict for years, bringing misery to the people. It is time for recuperation and recovery."
"Currently, the Soul Hall is casting a covetous eye on us, while the two empires are amassing large forces on the border between them, which is certainly not a wise move. Thus, my visit aims to propose a demarcation of the border between our two countries."
"For a long time, the two great empires have been waging war with blurred borders, which is a major cause of the perennial warfare. Therefore, His Majesty hopes the two nations can peacefully resolve this matter and demarcate the border reasonably. The empires should be peaceful and friendly, perhaps even forming an alliance," Xu Ran spoke earnestly, the fixed border proposal being his suggestion to Emperor Dai.
The borders shift slightly forward with each victory and backward with each defeat... The lack of clear borders is also a significant cause of warfare between the two nations.
Of course, the most important aspect was the opportunity to spend more time with Qian Renxue; demarcating borders while enjoying the flowers, the moon, and the company of a beautiful woman would indeed be delightful.
"Marquis of Destiny speaks wisely!"
"Both empires have been at war for years, neither able to subdue the other. It would be better to turn swords into plowshares."
"With the Soul Hall lurking like jackals and tigers, it is the major concern for the Tiandou Empire."
"I suggest that Your Majesty could send a princess to marry into the Xingluo Empire to fortify the alliance, which would make the relationship even more secure."
Hearing Xu Ran's words, the civil and military officials of the Tiandou Empire agreed enthusiastically, fully supporting his views. Various other proposals were also tossed out, including the idea of a marriage alliance.
Only Qian Renxue remained silent on the side, quietly eyeing those who were the most vociferous in the palace and preparing to find a way to remove them. As the Young Master of the Spirit Hall intent on seizing the Tiandou Empire's throne, Qian Renxue naturally didn't wish for the two empires to ally.
However, this was also an opportunity - an opportunity to understand and even infiltrate the Xingluo Empire with the people from the Soul Hall.
But all this would require deep communication with Xu Ran first.
"Father, I ask you to entrust this matter to your son. I will not disappoint Your Majesty," Qian Renxue said earnestly. Whether it's Xu Ran's talent or the grand affair of the two empires allying, she needed to have a good talk with Xu Ran.
If Xu Ran proved unsuitable, she would eliminate him.
If the favored Marquis of Destiny of the Xingluo royal household were to die within the Tiandou Empire, especially during the alliance negotiations, the relationship between the two empires would only worsen. Then she could stir up trouble, and the Soul Hall could take advantage of the chaos.
It must be said, Qian Renxue had unparalleled wit.
But all of Qian Renxue's little schemes were already crystal clear to Xu Ran, and the more she engaged with him, the more she would be implicating herself.
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