Chapter 3160: Infiltrating the Imperial Palace_1
Within the imperial palace!
A Sky Dou Empire Soldier was kneeling on one knee, looking up at Xue Ye with the utmost respect...
"Report to Emperor Xue Ye, the Crown Prince went to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy today. It seems he desires to discuss matters with Prince Xue Xing!"
Hearing this, Xue Ye rarely showed a look of surprise, "Oh? Qing He has actually taken the initiative to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find Xue Xing?"
That was Xue Xing's territory. Even he rarely interfered there, and yet Qing He dared to go alone!
After a pause, as if recalling something...
Could it be that Qing He's visit this time to Xue Xing was intended to resolve the conflicts that had occurred before?
Looking at it this way, it indeed seems very likely!!
Seeing the unpredictable expressions of the person above, the soldier below cautiously interrupted, "Then... then, Emperor Xue Ye, should we dispatch soldiers to protect the Crown Prince?"
Although they were just ordinary soldiers, they also knew that Prince Xue Xing had always harbored dissent towards the Crown Prince!
Xue Ye sneered at the suggestion, "Hmph, there is no need for that. Last time, I specifically warned Xue Xing not to make any moves against Qing He. Anyone with a bit of sense wouldn't dare defy my command!!"
"Of course, if he truly disobeys my command, then this prince no longer needs to exist!"
No matter how you look at it, Xue Xing is just a prince, who can be replaced if necessary!
But a prince like Qing He, with such outstanding talent, will surely succeed me as emperor in the future. If he were to disappear, it could greatly affect the future of the Sky Dou Empire!!
If one had to choose between the two, there is no doubt it would be the latter!!
The soldier immediately bowed his head, his voice trembling with fear, "Emperor Xue Ye, I have overstepped my bounds!!"
Xue Ye shook his head, "There is no need to be so tense, I don't blame you!"
"However, although there's no need to dispatch soldiers to protect Qing He, we must find out what exactly Qing He discussed with Xue Xing??"
After all, there must be a reason they would converse without the emperor present and choose to discuss matters in private!!
The soldier's eyes widened as he hesitated, "But... wouldn't this displease the Crown Prince and Prince Xue Xing??"
Xue Ye glanced at him and rebuked, "Who dares to speak out while I am still the emperor??"
The soldier dared not say more and nodded, "This... of course, you are the emperor of the Sky Dou Empire, and naturally have the right to know everything!"
"We will dispatch someone to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy right away to find out what the emperor discussed. I will take my leave now!"
Having said that, he hurriedly left the imperial palace...
However, just as Xue Ye was about to rise, a voice sounded from around him...
"Emperor Xue Ye, I beg your pardon for coming unannounced. Please forgive me!"
Xue Ye's pupils contracted as he demanded, "Who is it?"
To have evaded detection for so long, the person must be a powerful Soul Master!
As the words fell, the ghostly figure of Gui Mei slowly emerged...
"There is no need for alarm, Emperor Xue Ye, I have no hostile intentions!"
Seeing the person before him, Xue Ye's pupils suddenly tightened, "You... you are Elder Gui from the Martial Soul Hall!!"
Has the Martial Soul Hall gone mad? To send a Hyper Douluo to me, could it be they intend to act against me?
Are they not afraid of provoking conflict between the royal household and the Martial Soul Hall?
Gui Mei, of course, perceived the thoughts in Xue Ye's mind and emphasized again, "Emperor Xue Ye, I mean no hostility by coming here, please stay calm!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye knew that his anger was futile and he retorted coldly, "Stay calm? Hmph, do you realize the consequences of breaking into the imperial palace uninvited?"
It seems they were not coming for me; let's see what he is prepared to say!
Gui Mei's expression remained unchanged as he indifferently replied, "Of course I am aware, but... this time, I am here by the orders of the Pope himself!"
The mere royal household, he didn't feel that anyone could threaten him!
The reason he maintained respect was solely because of the Pope's orders!
Xue Ye frowned and said, "By the Pope's orders? Is there something that can't be reported to the imperial palace by sending someone? Must you use such underhanded methods!"
Regarding Martial Soul Hall, he wouldn't say he disliked it, but he definitely couldn't say he liked it either!
The reason was simple: for the sake of benefits, they would not hesitate in their methods!!
To put it bluntly, should the royal household lose its value, a sudden change in attitude would not be surprising!!
Although Gui Mei was a bit displeased, he still forcefully suppressed his emotions and responded without changing his expression, "Emperor Xue Ye jests, the Pope has sent me personally because the matters we will discuss should not be made known to outsiders!"
This guy, really doesn't appreciate the face given to him!!
Xue Ye spared no mercy as he mocked, "Not be made known to outsiders, could it possibly tarnish the reputation of my Douluo Palace? Martial Soul Hall is truly going back to its old ways!"
No matter the reason, using such means to infiltrate the imperial palace is something I cannot look upon with respect!
Gui Mei clenched his fists, his eyes shooting out a fierce killing intent...
Catching sight of this, Xue Ye was not at all intimidated and continued to provoke, "What now, does Elder Gui wish to lay a hand on me??"
Gui Mei immediately wanted to release his Martial Soul and strike the other dead on the spot!
But the words of Bi Bidong echoed in his mind!
He slightly bowed and answered, "You are the emperor of Tiandou Empire, naturally I wouldn't dare!"
Xue Ye took a deep breath, also not wishing to continue with the pointless talk, "This time it will be overlooked, I just hope that next time, Martial Soul Hall will not commit such discourteous acts!"
"Otherwise, bear the consequences!"
Gui Mei remained silent...
In times like these, it's best not to provoke the other party, otherwise, the conversation may not be able to continue!
Seeing that he offered no rebuttal, Xue Ye's tone also softened slightly...
"Very well, let us get to the point, why has the Martial Soul Hall's Pope sent you personally? What is it about??"
Upon seeing this, Gui Mei spoke up and said, "Here is the matter: I wonder if Emperor Xue Ye is aware that the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect recently gathered people from the Hao Tian Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?"
Xue Ye expressed his surprise, "Oh?? There is such a thing? It is my first time hearing of it."
The Seven Treasures Glaze Sect actually called together other sects for a discussion, but Qing He had never mentioned it to him!
Clearly, he must also be unaware of it!!
After a pause, he further inquired, "However, what does the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect's summoning of other sects have to do with Martial Soul Hall?"
"Surely you can't be meaning to explicitly forbid other sects from visiting each other?"
Gui Mei looked straight at him and answered word by word, "Emperor Xue Ye, you should be aware that the upper three families don't often interact, yet this time such a significant gathering has occurred!"
"The Pope has reason to suspect that the royal household has reached some undisclosed agreements with the upper three families!!"
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