Tiandou Empire, imperial palace!
Xue Ye looked at the ministers below who were conversing, and suddenly said, "I have something to say!"
As his words fell, the ministers below immediately shut their mouths and looked at him full of curiosity...
They hadn't been summoned by him for a long time, and some even thought their status as ministers had been stripped away!
Now it seems that isn't the case!
Seeing this, Xue Ye continued, "According to received information, the Xingluo Empire's troops have already entered Aquipeia Forest. What are the ministers' thoughts on this?"
"Report to His Majesty Xue Ye, the Xingluo Empire sent word earlier, but only arrived at Aquipeia Forest now. This clearly shows they don't respect us at all!!"
"That's right, I suspect the Xingluo Empire's people are falsely discussing cooperation while truly provoking our Tiandou Empire!"
"It can't be, given the current tense situation, Emperor Xingluo surely wouldn't risk offending us like this?"
"Tch, who knows what the Xingluo Empire's people are thinking. They could have taken a short route directly into Tiandou Empire's territory, but they chose to enter from Aquipeia Forest instead, seeking their own demise. Perhaps it's to die there and blame our Tiandou Empire."
"That shouldn't be the case. Among those coming is Davis, the Prince whom Emperor Xingluo values most, perhaps they simply got lost??"
"Are you joking? If they really got lost, it means the Xingluo Empire's people are all incompetent!!"
Such chaotic words made Xue Ye's eyelid twitch, "Alright, alright, I just asked for your views. No need to start arguing!"
"However, the Xingluo Empire's move is indeed strange, choosing to travel through the dangerous Aquipeia Forest, clearly taking a huge risk!!"
He also couldn't quite understand what Emperor Xingluo was thinking!
At this moment, one minister's eyes slightly glowed, taking the initiative to propose, "Your Majesty, could it be that the Xingluo Empire heard that the Crown Prince and Sect Master Ning encountered an abyss attack on their journey, so they decided this to avoid ambush?"
These words immediately drew everyone's attention...
Xue Ye was somewhat surprised by this answer, "Oh? Tell me your thoughts."
The minister coughed once and generously expressed his views, "Ahem, surely Your Majesty knows, whether it's our Tiandou Empire Palace or other forces, they've more or less been infiltrated by spies from the abyssal creatures."
"If they follow the original route, it's likely the abyssal creatures will get advanced knowledge of their route and plan an ambush..."
"As for why the Xingluo Empire chose to proceed through Aquipeia Forest, perhaps they wanted to do the opposite!"
Xue Ye observed him for several seconds, "Hmm, what you say is not unreasonable!"
With this affirmation, the minister suddenly grinned joyfully...
The other ministers also donned thoughtful expressions, seeming to seriously consider the possibility of these words...
Xue Ye came back to his senses and spoke again, "Well then, who among you is willing to lead a team to greet the Xingluo Empire's people?"
This time, everyone instinctively lowered their heads, fearing to meet his gaze...
They didn't want to undertake such a thankless task; the more you do, the more mistakes you make! The less you do, the fewer wrongs!
Otherwise, staying alive in the imperial palace, not even multiple lives would be enough!
This scene made Xue Ye snort coldly...
A bunch of cowardly folks!
But it's fine; he hadn't expected much from them anyway!
"For this mission, I've already decided on a candidate in my mind!"
"That is to send Qing He to greet them!"
Upon hearing this, the ministers couldn't help but widen their eyes...
"Impossible, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince recently encountered an abyssal creature attack. He might still be under surveillance!"
"That's right, we cannot let the Crown Prince take such a huge risk to greet the Xingluo Empire's people!!"
"The Xingluo Empire people are actively coming to our Tiandou Empire, let them come on their own. There's no need to send someone to greet them!"
"Just some Xingluo Empire people, not worth us giving them such attention!!"
Xue Ye slammed the dragon throne and reprimanded, "This won't do, that won't do, are you intending to go to war with the Xingluo Empire?"
Since you're unwilling to let Qing He risk himself, why doesn't any of you volunteer?
All the ministers were shocked, quickly shutting their mouths...
Forget it!
Sending themselves to die, might as well let the Crown Prince greet the Xingluo Empire's people!
Xue Ye's wrath swelled, "Someone, summon Qing He!!"
Talking further with these cowardly fellows, he feared he'd be driven to faint!
Soon, Xue Qinghe entered the great hall...
Immediately clasping his hands, "Father Emperor"
Xue Ye nodded and then spoke, "Qing He, you might not know yet, the Xingluo Empire folks have arrived at Aquipeia Forest. Barring any surprises, they will reach Tiandou Empire's border tomorrow!"
Xue Qinghe understood, "Father Emperor, do you mean??"
Xue Ye had no intention of explaining, "Just as we discussed last time, you lead a section of soldiers to greet the Xingluo Empire's people"
After all, the Xingluo Empire has sent a prince here; Tiandou Empire cannot appear weak!
Xue Qinghe surveyed the other ministers around him, who faced his gaze with guilty expressions and lowered heads...
"Father Emperor, I naturally have no objections"
"But instead of sending me, there might be an even better choice!"
Xue Ye squinted his eyes, "Qing He, just say what you want to say"
Xue Qinghe nodded, "Father Emperor, pardon my bold suggestion, sending Xue Beng to receive the Xingluo Empire's people would be more suitable"
Xue Ye was momentarily stunned, "Reasons?"
Xue Beng is indeed also a prince, sending him isn't out of the question!
But the reason for doing so?
Xue Qinghe responded without changing his expression, "Father Emperor, I believe, although Xue Beng has improved compared to before, he needs more training as a prince to uphold the royal household's prestige"
"Hence, I'm willing to pass this opportunity to Xue Beng!"
Listening to these words, Xue Ye sensed Qing He might be targeting Xue Beng but, after some thought, found it indeed reasonable!!
"Hmm... Xue Beng indeed shows change, I've noticed, but his personal abilities are still lacking, this could be a good exercise for him"
"Alright, let's hand this task to him, I trust he can be up to it!!"
Xue Qinghe slightly nodded, "Father Emperor is wise!"
Yet his mouth instinctively curled into a smile...
This time, perhaps it's the perfect chance to eliminate Xue Beng completely!!
If this guy doesn't die, the threat to my succession will never disappear!!!
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