Tang Qing's Power Overwhelms Emperor Xueye!
An invisible sense of pressure made Xue Qinghe subconsciously tense up.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Tang Qing's voice was soft, yet it carried a hint of inquiry.
"I am somewhat curious."
"You are the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, so why do you always speak in favor of the Spirit Hall?"
"Every word you say seems to be protecting the interests of the Spirit Hall and trying to persuade me to bow down to them."
"This is not something an imperial crown prince should say."
Xue Qinghe's heart sank suddenly.
She looked up and met Tang Qing's eyes, which seemed to see through everything, and was momentarily speechless.
"I...I was just analyzing the pros and cons."
Her voice was a little hoarse.
"The Spirit Hall is powerful. Making an enemy of them will not benefit either you or us."
Upon hearing this, Tang Qing's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.
"Is that so?"
He took another step closer.
"But why do I feel that Your Highness, you seem to know too much about the internal workings of the Spirit Hall?"
"Seven Grand Masters, the Second Grand Master is Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the Grand Master is Thousand Daoliu..."
"These names are probably something even the secret agents of the Heaven Dou royal family might not be able to investigate in such detail."
Xue Qinghe's breath suddenly stopped.
Her mind was in complete chaos.
Should we come clean?
Should I tell him that I am Qian Renxue?
Tell him your true purpose for infiltrating the Heavenly Dou royal family?
But if I tell him, how will he see me?
Are they enemies or friends?
Given the arrogant attitude he just displayed, he probably only sees himself as an enemy.
No... I can't say.
Not at least not now.
She was struggling internally, extremely conflicted, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.
The atmosphere inside the main hall grew increasingly heavy.
Just then.
Zhu Zhuqing, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly stepped forward and bowed slightly.
"Owner."
Her voice broke the suffocating silence.
"Someone outside the hall is requesting an audience."
"He claims to be an envoy from the Heavenly Dou Empire."
Upon hearing this, Tang Qing raised an eyebrow slightly and shifted her gaze away from Xue Qinghe.
Heavenly Dou Empire?
He was somewhat surprised.
He had assumed that the first to come knocking would be the people from the Spirit Hall.
Unexpectedly, that old guy Xueye actually dared to be the one to stick his neck out?
He turned around, walked back to the throne, sat down slowly, and his gaze fell on Xue Qinghe with great interest once again.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Tang Qing spoke calmly, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.
"I never expected that your father would be so bold as to be much bolder than I thought."
"The Star Luo Empire has just been destroyed, and he dares to send people here. What does he want?"
"Have you come to demand an explanation? Or to declare war?"
Xue Qinghe was also filled with doubt at this moment.
She knew Emperor Xueye's character better than anyone else.
Cautious, suspicious, and even somewhat cowardly.
Given his personality, when faced with someone like Tang Qing, who could destroy a country with overwhelming force, he would only choose to observe.
Even if sanctions are to be imposed, they will definitely wait until the Spirit Hall or other major forces take the lead, and only after they are absolutely certain of success will they jump out to cheer.
Like now, the first to send an envoy...
This is very unusual.
"I...I don't know either," Xue Qinghe answered subconsciously.
Tang Qing ignored her and gestured with his chin towards the outside of the hall.
"Let them in."
"Yes, Master." Zhu Zhuqing accepted the order and withdrew.
A moment later, two figures, led by guards, entered the magnificent hall.
The leader was a young girl who looked quite young. She was dressed in a magnificent palace dress, had a pretty face, and her brows carried a hint of royal nobility and innocence.
Beside her stood a middle-aged general clad in heavy armor, with a robust build, resolute face, and a powerful, imposing gait that exuded a fierce aura.
Tang Qing's gaze lingered on the general for a moment.
Goron.
The Vice Marshal of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
And the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Dou Empire... was himself.
In retrospect, this was still his subordinate.
As for that girl...
After a moment's thought, Tang Qing remembered her identity.
Xue Ke, the most beloved youngest daughter of Emperor Xue Ye.
Upon seeing these two, the slight tension in Tang Qing's heart instantly vanished.
It seems they're not here to cause trouble.
Xueke and Gelong walked down to the palace and looked up at the excessively young man on the dragon throne, their eyes filled with unconcealed shock.
Is this the Blue Silver King who single-handedly breached Star Luo City within seven days?
Golong was alright; after all, he was a veteran of the army. He quickly regained his composure, knelt on one knee, and spoke in a booming voice.
"This humble general, Ge Long, pays his respects to the Grand Marshal!"
Xueke also performed a courtly salute, her voice clear and melodious.
"Tian Dou Xue Ke greets the Blue Silver King."
"Grand Marshal?" Xue Qinghe, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing Ge Long's address.
Tang Qing didn't pay attention to her reaction and simply said, "Get up."
"Thank you, Grand Marshal!"
After the two stood up, Xue Ke's curious big eyes kept looking at Tang Qing.
She couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"I had long heard of the Blue Silver King's reputation, but seeing him today, I know the rumors are true."
"To breach the impregnable Xingluo City and slaughter the Dai royal family within seven days—such an achievement is simply unheard of!"
"To conquer Xingluo in your presence is as easy as taking candy from a baby, you are truly amazing!"
The little princess's face was filled with adoration.
Tang Qing remained noncommittal to such flattery, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest to interrupt the other person.
"Speak, why did Xueye send you here?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an air of authority that made the atmosphere in the hall solemn once again.
Xue Ke became a little nervous when he asked her that question, and subconsciously glanced at Ge Long beside her.
Golong stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed.
"Reporting to the Grand Marshal."
"There's nothing important on my mind about coming here."
He paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts.
"The main reason is that His Majesty feels that the Grand Marshal has achieved unparalleled merits, yet he is still all alone."
"Therefore, His Majesty has issued a decree to betroth Princess Xueke to you, Grand Marshal, as your concubine."
"I am here on orders to escort the princess to her wedding."
After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Xue Qinghe's face was filled with astonishment.
A ripple also flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's deep green cat eyes.
Only Tang Qing remained calm.
His fingers stopped tapping, but his mind was racing.
To send the princess as a concubine?
Or is she the youngest daughter whom Xueye loves the most?
interesting.
That old fox, Xueye, has a clever plan.
First, send Xue Ke to Xingluo City.
This action itself is a statement.
This means that the Heavenly Dou Empire, or rather, Emperor Xueye himself, has tacitly accepted Tang Qing's occupation of the Star Luo Empire.
He acknowledged Tang Qing's current status and recognized the new master of the palace.
Allowing Xue Ke to live in the Star Luo Imperial Palace is to put this recognition on the surface.
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