Stamp You Again!
It's important to know that the three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy at that time were actually Xue Qinghe's people, supporting the Crown Prince. The reason why Xue Beng brought Prince Xue Xing to that scene was to prevent Xue Qinghe from taking the Shrek Seven Devils into his possession. In fact, the Shrek Seven Devils were expelled from Heaven Dou, so naturally they would direct their resentment towards the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
This is truly killing two birds with one stone!
"Xue Beng?" Lu Yuan's words startled Qian Renxue, but then a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes as she said, "Xue Beng is a complete spoiled brat, unfit for refined manners!"
"Is that so? Xue'er, is that how you see him?" Lu Yuan asked, playing with Qian Renxue's snow-white, soft hand.
"Hmm?" Hearing Lu Yuan's words, Qian Renxue frowned and said, "Is something wrong?"
Lu Yuan smiled mysteriously and said, "Xue Beng is not as simple as you think. He is very cunning. The things you say you know are just a facade. Think carefully about when Xue Beng's reputation as a playboy started. If I'm not mistaken, it should have been shortly after the Second Prince and the Third Prince died that Xue Beng's reputation as Xue Beng began to circulate in the Heaven Dou Empire!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was startled and said, "I hadn't thought of it until you mentioned it. Now that you bring it up, I do remember. Indeed, not long after I sent people to kill the Third Prince, news of Xue Beng, a playboy, suddenly spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou Imperial City. Moreover, the speed at which it spread was rather strange. I suspect that someone deliberately pushed it!"
"Bingo!" Lu Yuan smiled and said, "As expected of Xue'er, you get it right away. Xue Beng pretended to be depraved and even willingly degenerated, just to divert your attention. In reality, he has already joined forces with Prince Xue Xing, and there are even some people on their side in the court. It's just that they are keeping a low profile now, so you haven't noticed."
"So that's how it is! I was wondering how a prince could have fallen to such a low level. It was all an act!" Qian Renxue suddenly realized, as if she understood something.
However, she immediately turned her gaze to Lu Yuan and said, "I've been here for over a year and haven't noticed anything unusual about Xue Beng and the others. How do you know so much about them when you've only been here for three days?"
Qian Renxue stared intently at Lu Yuan, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"Hmm?" Lu Yuan pointed to his head and said with a smile, "Of course, it's thanks to my incredibly smart brain!"
"Narcissistic!" Qian Renxue curled her lip and said, "Hurry up and tell me the reason!"
"Hehe!" Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "These things are actually what I've discovered and deduced over the past three days. The places I visited during these three days were all well-known entertainment venues in Heaven Dou City, but coincidentally, I saw Prince Xue Xing every time!"
"Almost every time, in every different location, the people around Prince Xue Xing are different, and without exception they are all dressed in gorgeous clothes and have the kind of majesty that comes with a high position. Once is fine, but every time seems a bit strange!"
"Moreover, I know that Prince Xue Xing and you don't get along very well, so I specifically asked Mad Rhino Douluo to keep an eye on him. And wouldn't you know it, I actually found him talking to Xue Beng about something. Xue Beng's behavior is nothing like that of a Xue Beng brat!"
Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "With these things, and a little reasoning, everything will be clear!"
"So I spent three days in the Heaven Dou Empire, and it wasn't a waste of time. I finally got to see you, so I had to give you a little surprise. Do you think the list of high-ranking officials connected to Prince Xue Xing counts as a surprise?"
This time, Lu Yuan had made thorough preparations. The fox fur was just a small gift; the register was the real prize, and Lu Yuan assured Qian Renxue that she would like it.
"What did you say?" Qian Renxue's voice rose several pitches, becoming somewhat sharp, her pretty face showing a rare surprise.
With this list, she could control all of Prince Xue Xing's and Xue Beng's forces, allowing her to use targeted methods to eliminate Prince Xue Xing's supporters one by one, which would be crucial for consolidating her position.
"What about the roster?" Qian Renxue asked.
Lu Yuan looked at Qian Renxue with a half-smile and said, "Xue'er, I specially prepared this gift for you. You won't give me no thanks at all, will you?"
Qian Renxue glared at him and said, "Then what kind of gesture do you want?"
Lu Yuan pointed to his lips!
Qian Renxue's pretty face instantly turned bright red, and she said reproachfully, "Don't go too far! I'll just not take that list!"
How could Qian Renxue possibly kiss Lu Yuan on her own initiative? If Lu Yuan kissed her first, she could pretend not to mind, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
"Alright, I'll stop teasing you!" Lu Yuan flicked his hand, and a roster appeared in his palm. Lu Yuan handed it to Qian Renxue and said, "The list of names on the roster may be a little incomplete. Some of them were personally selected by Mad Rhino Douluo, and they are all big shots. The rest were investigated by me with the help of the Spirit Saint Hall. Because I was afraid of alerting them, the investigation may not have been detailed enough!"
There was no other way; after all, Prince Xue Xing was a prince, and it wasn't easy for anyone to investigate him. One wrong move and they would alert him. So Lu Yuan was very careful in his investigation, and some people, because they were well hidden, were not uncovered.
Qian Renxue took the list, looked at it carefully, and said, "As expected, they are all ministers I don't get along with. You rascal, you've done me a great favor this time!"
"Is that so?" Lu Yuan asked.
"Yes, yes!" Qian Renxue nodded and said, "With this list, I know who my enemies are, which will make future plans much easier!"
"I'm glad I could help you!" Lu Yuan stood up and stood very close to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue looked at Lu Yuan in front of her and said, "What are you planning to do after coming out of Spirit City this time? Are you coming to Heaven Dou City to help me?"
Qian Renxue's tone carried a hint of expectation. She was indeed finding it difficult and lonely to support herself all by herself. If Lu Yuan were to help her, things would be much easier for her.
Lu Yuan said, "Helping you is one thing, but I also have some plans of my own!"
"Can you tell me?" Qian Renxue curiously.
"Come closer, I'll tell you!" Lu Yuan smiled slightly, and deliberately lowered his voice, as if afraid of being discovered.
Attracted by Lu Yuan's actions, Qian Renxue took a few more steps forward, now less than a foot apart from Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan smiled slightly, as if he had succeeded in some scheme. He suddenly stepped forward, put his arm around Qian Renxue's waist, and sealed her red lips with a kiss!
Suddenly attacked by Lu Yuan, Qian Renxue's body stiffened abruptly.