Watching Xue Qinghe's departing figure, Tang Yuehua's expression became slightly heavy...
"You must have heard the conversation just now, right?"
As she spoke, a somewhat embarrassed Teacher Xuan stepped out of the shadows, "Chief, I didn't mean to eavesdrop, I just happened to pass by!"
This statement was not a lie, she had indeed arrived coincidentally while everyone was chatting!
To avoid interrupting the conversation, she chose to stay where she was and thus overheard it!
Tang Yuehua glanced at her and did not intend to pursue the matter, "I understand. After hearing what the Crown Prince just said, what are your thoughts?"
The latter hesitated for a moment before expressing her views, "This... Chief, I'm not entirely sure, but it seemed like the Crown Prince's words earlier held some probing intent, and his interaction with Lord Xue Beng didn't quite match the rumors. There seems to be considerable hostility!"
Tang Yuehua didn't deny it and continued, "That's for certain. Both of them are princes, and the harmony they display to fight for the throne is all just a facade!"
The teacher showed a look of sudden realization, "I see, no wonder the atmosphere felt completely off. At the beginning, the Crown Prince practically ignored Lord Xue Beng."
Tang Yuehua sighed, "These are not important. It's just that after today, I'm afraid I, no, the entire Moon Pavilion will be regarded as enemies in the eyes of the Crown Prince!"
The former was somewhat confused, completely unable to understand why, "Chief, why is that? Our Moon Pavilion shouldn't have offended the Crown Prince, right? If it's just because you taught Lord Xue Beng, that would be too petty!"
Tang Yuehua gave a wry smile, "Petty? Do you know what it means in the outside world that I agreed to teach Lord Xue Beng?"
"It means that the entire Moon Pavilion and the Hao Tian Clan support Lord Xue Beng."
"Now, can you understand why Xue Qinghe considers us enemies?"
However, compared to Xue Qinghe, she indeed held Xue Beng in higher regard!
After all, the former's actions were indeed suspicious!
The teacher swallowed and cautiously suggested, "Shouldn't you inform His Majesty Xue Ye about this? Given your personality, you probably don't want to get involved in these royal affairs."
Tang Yuehua didn't hesitate to deny the suggestion, "There's no need for that. If I bring it up, won't that be as if there's a thief in our midst?"
With Xue Qinghe's current control over the royal household, there's likely nothing he can do to Moon Pavilion!
The former didn't waste any more words, "I understand, Chief. I won't disclose today's matter to anyone!"
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."
Tang Yuehua intervened, "Wait, later, have someone send a message to the Hao Tian Clan..."
Let my elder brother know that Hao Ge has already left the Moon Pavilion and headed to the Pope Hall!
...
In the imperial palace!
Xue Beng entered the grand hall with a slightly heavy heart...
Could it be that the impostor brother's sudden message was an attempt to use our father to achieve some scheme?
Above, upon seeing Xue Beng enter and keep his head lowered, a tense expression on his face, His Majesty Xue Ye took the initiative to speak, "Xue Beng, why do you not lift your head to look at me?"
Xue Beng snapped back to reality, "Father, I was lost in thought, please forgive me."
"I don't know if you called me here for something important?"
Xue Ye didn't answer and continued to ask, "Xue Beng, you seem very tense. Are you afraid of me?"
Xue Beng swallowed, "How could I be afraid of you, Father, I'm just surprised."
Damn, my emotions are so transparent, but fortunately, Father doesn't seem intent on blaming me!
Xue Ye shook his head, "Alright, put away those little thoughts of yours. I didn't call you here to reprimand you."
Could it be that I've been too harsh on Xue Beng, making him so uneasy in front of me?
After this reassurance, Xue Beng finally relaxed a little, "Yes, Father!"
Xue Ye's tone became gentler, "You've been studying under Tang Xuan lately, how do you find it?"
Xue Beng responded honestly, "In response to Father, Tang Xuan is teaching me very earnestly!"
"However, my performance may not have met with her satisfaction."
Xue Ye stroked his beard, "Oh? Not satisfied with you? But I heard something different from Tang Xuan."
"She said you are intelligent and have the qualifications to become the next Emperor of the Tiandou Empire."
Upon hearing this, Xue Beng's eyes widened, "What?"
She never imagined that Tang Yuehua would give her such high praise in front of Xue Ye!
Realizing this, she quickly added, "Father, I apologize for my reaction."
"But Tang Xuan has overpraised me. I'm not as outstanding as she claims, still far from my brother!"
Xue Ye frowned, "So, are you saying you lack confidence in yourself? Or, because of Qing He, you don't intend to become the next Emperor of the Tiandou Empire?"
The excessively modest response made him somewhat displeased!
Noticing this, Xue Beng quickly said, "Father, I currently lack confidence in myself, but that may change in the future."
This response caused Xue Ye's discontent to dissipate instantly, and he laughed heartily, "Good, that's the spirit! Even though Qing He is now determined by me to be the Crown Prince and surpasses you in many aspects, the future is uncertain for anyone."
Xue Beng looked at him in a daze...
If he hadn't heard it himself, he wouldn't have believed that Xue Ye could say this!
The meaning of those words was evident: as long as he was excellent enough, even without being the Crown Prince, he had the chance to become the next emperor!
Thinking of this, he decisively declared, "Father, though I do not know if I can surpass my brother in the future, I will certainly strive to meet your expectations!"
At this moment, Xue Ye also regarded him with greater esteem...
Xue Ye nodded, "Very well, then I look forward to your growth!"
Pausing, he continued, "However, I seem to have heard rumors, Sky Dou Royal Academy has been having issues recently. Xue Beng, you're closest to Xue Xing, can you explain?"
The instant he spoke, his gaze became filled with intense pressure...
Xue Beng immediately understood; it was a warning not to lie!
After hesitating momentarily, he answered with cupped fists, "In response to Father, there have indeed been some unexpected problems at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but Uncle and Poison Douluo are already handling it. It should be resolved soon enough!"
There's no way to hide it at the moment, and hiding it could even incur Father's displeasure, so he could only rephrase it now!
Xue Ye looked deeply at him, "Hmm... that's naturally good. After all, I entrusted Heaven Dou Royal Academy to manage, hoping it would train outstanding talent for the royal household!"