Meng Bei and Xue Qinghe stayed in the study.
The two conversed through the night, talking for a very long time.
Qian Renxue gasped uncontrollably due to lack of oxygen.
Her snow-white skin turned crimson, her waist trembled wildly, and her two small hands unconsciously grabbed onto Meng Bei's collar.
Outside, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, who had been waiting for a long time, couldn't help but want to come forward to check.
But Meng Bei's perception was extremely sharp. He instantly sensed the two approaching, so he quickly covered Qian Renxue's mouth.
"Shh, your two subordinates are coming. Keep your voice down and have them leave quickly."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue blinked her golden rippling eyes and agreed with an "mm."
This was a request from her close friend—she couldn't refuse.
Outside, before Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo could get close, Qian Renxue's cold voice came out.
"You two are not allowed to come over. Return to your original positions and stand by!"
Upon hearing this, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo knew her voice was fine, so they felt relieved and obediently retreated.
Inside the study, Qian Renxue's cold voice didn't persist for long before being dried up by Meng Bei's burning friendship, becoming urgent and delicate.
It wasn't until the moon was bright and stars were sparse that Meng Bei changed his clothes and emerged from the Crown Prince's residence.
After a while, Xue Qinghe walked out of the study with trembling legs.
"Young Master, what happened?"
Snake Spear and Porcupinefish hurried forward with concern.
Xue Qinghe waved his hand: "It's nothing. I conversed with Xiao Bei in the study for a long time, and my legs went numb from sitting!"
Upon hearing this, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo didn't suspect anything but asked curiously:
"Young Master, you talked for so long. What did you discuss?"
Xue Qinghe leaned against the wall and said simply: "Meng Bei plans to force Xue Ye to abdicate. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will support me in becoming the new emperor of Heaven Dou."
Upon hearing this, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo were extremely shocked.
"Is this true?"
Snake Spear Douluo asked urgently.
Xue Qinghe nodded: "Of course. How could such a thing be a joke? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect already has a detailed plan, and... Meng Bei wouldn't lie to me."
After hearing this, Snake Spear Douluo was internally ecstatic, unable to suppress his joy.
"This, this is really... too unexpected!"
Porcupinefish Douluo couldn't help but say:
"This news is too shocking. Let me process this."
Imagine what it would feel like if an undercover agent became the enemy's boss.
This news was truly exhilarating for them.
Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo were exactly in this state.
Their eyes sparkled with immense excitement. If Qian Renxue could truly replace Emperor Xue Ye as the new emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, it would mean that Spirit Hall's plan would be directly completed halfway without any loss!
What enormous merit this was.
Previously, they had only been ordered to protect Qian Renxue and never expected to have the opportunity to achieve such merit.
This was truly an incomparably enormous and unexpected joy.
"Young Master, do you need us to help with this matter?"
Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo asked excitedly.
Qian Renxue nodded, then shook her head: "We'll discuss this matter later. I'm tired. You may withdraw first."
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo respectfully withdrew.
Only Qian Renxue was left alone, supporting herself against the wall as she walked into the bedroom.
She muttered:
"That guy left so decisively, not even knowing to come keep me company... Forget it, if he really came to keep me company, I probably wouldn't even be able to get out of bed."
In the following time, various matters proceeded in an orderly fashion.
On Emperor Xue Ye's side, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, together with Xue Qinghe, proposed a plan to "strengthen family ties"—having Crown Prince Xue Qinghe recognize Ning Rongrong as his sworn sister, thus strengthening the bond between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou royal family.
Logically speaking, this was an unqualified good thing that would actually benefit the royal family greatly. However, Emperor Xue Ye was very cautious. He always felt something was wrong, so he kept delaying this matter.
After delaying for more than ten days, Emperor Xue Ye's side still hadn't made a statement.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect saw Emperor Xue Ye's intention to delay, so Ning Fengzhi immediately began pressuring the royal family.
During the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's years of operations, their influence had long permeated the court. Many ministers of the Heaven Dou Empire had secret power and money transactions with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Therefore, facing this matter, almost all ministers and nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire expressed support for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, hoping that Emperor Xue Ye would agree to have Xue Qinghe recognize Ning Rongrong as his sworn sister.
Even some members of the Heaven Dou royal family chose to side with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect due to interests, putting pressure on Emperor Xue Ye.
Finally, under pressure, Emperor Xue Ye could only choose to claim illness and not appear in court.
At the same time, he seemed to sense something and secretly summoned Heaven Dou Empire's Grand Marshal Ge Long back to the palace.
On the other hand, Meng Jian got along quite well with the people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Meng clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect worked together to vigorously prepare for the upcoming wedding.
Among them, the wedding invitees included not only the basic Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects, but the Snow Fox and Snow Wolf clans from the Extreme North also announced they would send people to attend.
Both the Heaven Dou royal family and Star Luo royal family would attend.
The Star Crown Sect of the Star Luo Empire also sent people to offer congratulations.
Spirit Hall's Pope Bibi Dong indicated she would personally come to congratulate on the wedding day.
In addition, many hidden families and small sects across the continent also chose to respond.
Several more days passed like this.
On this day, Imperial Marshal Ge Long at the front lines received Emperor Xue Ye's secret order to secretly withdraw from the front, bringing three Soul Douluo generals and twelve Soul Sage experts to rush toward Heaven Dou City through the night.
At the same time, another piece of good news arrived.
After many days of probing and effort,
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect mediated and built bridges, finally successfully obtaining an opportunity to meet with Haotian Sect's Seventh Elder, Blazing Sun Douluo.
Meng Bei personally finalized the meeting time and location. Both sides would meet in Guyang Town, three hundred li outside Heaven Dou City.
In the Crown Prince's quarters.
Meng Bei spent the night in the palace chambers, holding the obedient and well-behaved Qian Renxue in his arms.
Meng Bei gently pinched Qian Renxue's snow-white skin, leaving red marks on it.
"It hurts~"
Qian Renxue said coquettishly.
Meng Bei kissed Qian Renxue's ear and whispered intimately:
"Xue'er, according to intelligence, the old emperor secretly called Ge Long back. He'll probably arrive outside Guyang Town tomorrow night. This guy is trouble—we can't let him return to the imperial city."
"Don't worry about him. I'll send someone to kill him."
Qian Renxue said matter-of-factly, then looked dreamy as she continuously burrowed into Meng Bei's embrace.
"Mm ah~ It hurts!"
Qian Renxue's body trembled, tears almost flowing out.
This was because Meng Bei had plucked one of her feathers.
"Keeping it as a memento!"
Meng Bei said with a smile.
Qian Renxue held back tears as she hit Meng Bei.
"Wu~ Bad guy, you're mean!"
...
"By the way, have Ghost Leopard handle the assassination."
"Mm~ Why?"
"I have a grudge against him."
"Ah~ Okay!"
The next day.
As the sun set in the west, Guyang Town.
This was a paradise on earth, with the entire town peaceful and quiet.
The only operating tavern in town sold Guyang strong liquor, a famous local specialty.
Meng Bei took a light sip of Guyang wine. The spicy taste bloomed on his taste buds. He smacked his lips and put down the wine cup.
He didn't like this type of wine. For him, he preferred those sweet and sour wines.
Ning Fengzhi also put down his wine cup after only drinking a small sip. Wine wasn't about being strong—he and Meng Bei had similar tastes. Both father-in-law and son-in-law were thorough sweet tooth enthusiasts.
"You two!"
Bone Douluo shook his head, disdainful of Meng Bei and Ning Fengzhi's behavior.
He drank the strong liquor in large gulps, as did Tang Hao beside him.
The two felt this wine tasted excellent—this was what men should drink!
Just then, a burly old man walked into the tavern.
(End of Chapter)