The Clever Plan Was Put in Place!

"Oh~ Then I just won't graduate. It's not like I planned to keep studying anyway."

Hearing this, Su Xian shrugged indifferently. He hated all those noble etiquettes the most—empty formalities. Just because someone was different from others, they thought they were something special?

No matter how impressive they were, they still couldn't beat a single punch from someone else!

Besides, he had always convinced people with reason. Others had willingly accepted it too. He had already reached the level of subduing enemies without fighting, so there was no need for this low-level paper-thin nonsense!

"What?! You don't plan to continue studying at Moonlight Pavilion?!"

Tang Yuehua's eyes widened further and further. By the time Su Xian finished speaking, they were practically popping out as she stared at him in disbelief.

As a noble, etiquette was the foundation of social interaction. Otherwise, one would be looked down upon by other nobles.

And as the First Prince of the royal family, he actually did not intend to continue learning court etiquette. What the hell kind of joke was he making with her?!

She had only taken over Moonlight Pavilion for less than two years. If the First Prince suddenly dropped out, how would the other nobles view Moonlight Pavilion?!

Even the kind and benevolent First Prince had dropped out—it would be a complete joke. Moonlight Pavilion's reputation would be utterly ruined!

"Aunt Yuehua, how about you write me a certificate saying I'm unable to graduate, so I can explain things to Imperial Father?" Su Xian asked tentatively.

A certificate of inability to graduate??

I'll certify your face!

Wouldn't that be Old Mother slapping her own face?!

Even Tang Yuehua, whose noble composure was nearly flawless, felt her mentality cracking at that moment. Her chest rose and fell as she was clearly furious.

Taking a deep breath, Tang Yuehua suppressed the rage in her heart. "Can you tell me why you're unwilling to continue studying at Moonlight Pavilion?"

Though her voice was cold, it carried intense curiosity.

She did not consider herself arrogant, but it was undeniable that under her management, Moonlight Pavilion had been run in an orderly fashion and enjoyed an excellent reputation in Heaven Dou City.

Even when Su Xian had studied under her before, he had been humble and diligent, never relaxing for a single day. Why had he changed so drastically today?

It was like receiving admission letters from Tsinghua University and Peking University in a later generation, only to say that you wanted to stay home and herd cattle for the rest of your life.

Mm~

That was not something any normal person could do!

"I've simply had a sudden awakening. I intend to spend the rest of my life doing something meaningful."

After a slight pause, Su Xian seemed to be moved by his own words and continued with a sigh:

"When I look back on my life, I will not regret wasting my years, nor will I feel ashamed for accomplishing nothing!"

"Even when I am on my deathbed, I will be able to proudly say that I devoted my entire life to the most magnificent cause in the world."

Su Xian raised his eyes toward the distance, and an unfathomable air immediately spread from him, as though he were an elderly wandering monk who had seen all there was to see in the world.

Tang Yuehua's eyes lit up, and her voice became somewhat hurried. "Can you tell me what meaningful and magnificent thing you wish to do?"

"Of course, I'll stay home to cultivate myself, conserve my energy, and strive to become a good husband. I'll strive to become a good father."

"Even when I die, I can proudly say that I devoted my entire life to the great cause of ensuring the Empire's peace and stability for the next several hundred years!" Su Xian replied with his head held high and his chest puffed out.

Tang Yuehua: ...

What the hell did he mean by the Empire's peace and stability? Didn't he just want to stay home and be lovey-dovey with his wife? Stick a trunk on your face and you thought you could pretend to be an elephant?

Pah!!

"Your Highness truly has changed. You would never have said something so narcissistic before."

Shaking her head, Tang Yuehua did not try to persuade him further. She was a self-disciplined person, and she could not outargue the current Xue Qinghe.

"Your Highness, then I shall take my leave first."

"Take care, I won't see you out. Come by often when you have time!" Su Xian waved enthusiastically, his face full of smiles, with no intention of standing up to see her off.

Tang Yuehua: ...

I really have a damn sentence I don't know whether I should say or not!!

After seeing Tang Yuehua off, Su Xian summoned Butler Qian Lao and Commander Wei.

"Your Highness, may I ask why you have summoned the two of us?" Qian Lao asked.

Qian Lao's hunched body and weathered, aged face were filled with respect, while Commander Wei beside him could not help but feel curious as well.

"Qian Lao, go to the southern part of the city, or somewhere near Heaven Dou City, and gather some construction craftsmen for me. I need to build a tall building," Su Xian said directly.

"Your Highness, doesn't the palace have royal construction masters? Why hire others?"

Though he did not know what Su Xian intended to do, Qian Lao still voiced what was on his mind.

"They exist now, but they won't in the future. Just do as I say." Su Xian waved his hand, his tone extremely serious.

Right now, his Old Dad still did not know where he was secretly fiddling with that Level 6 Soul Guidance Cannon. Once he discovered what had happened to the National Treasury, he would probably fly into a rage immediately.

It was unlikely that he would come here to take Su Xian's money, but he definitely would not let the matter go just like that.

Once he learned that Su Xian had used royal construction masters, he would surely say something. Then, that free labor force—mm~—might turn into a cost of tens or even hundreds of thousands.

So, he had to block off that path!

Aside from palace master builders, it wasn't as if no one else on Douluo Continent knew how to construct high-rises.

For example... the Defense Clan!

Qian Lao nodded without asking why, then spoke again. "How many people does Your Highness need exactly? I can make the arrangements."

"Gather a thousand for now," Su Xian replied after some thought.

Entertainment City would be fairly large. Su Xian intended to finish construction as quickly as possible, so naturally, he would need plenty of workers.

"So many?!"

Qian Lao's expression tightened. While surprised, he grew even more curious about what sort of massive building Su Xian intended to construct. The middle-aged man beside him also looked somewhat changed.

Su Xian turned toward the armored man at his side. "Wei Tongling, set off for Dragon Rise City immediately. Tell the head of the Defense Clan that I wish to hire them to build houses for me."

"Yes!" Wei Tongling immediately answered.

"I have three brocade sacks here, marked with numbers in sequence. If their clan head refuses, open the first one. If he still refuses, open the second. They'll tell you what to do."

Su Xian picked up the brocade sacks from the table and flicked his hand. They shot through the air and were steadily caught by Wei Tongling.

Brocade sacks?

Looking at the sacks in his hand, Wei Tongling was somewhat curious about what they contained. But since it was Su Xian's order, he had to see it through no matter what, and hurriedly agreed.

"Being Zhuge Liang feels pretty good. I should make myself a goose-feather fan someday too."

Watching Qian Lao and the other man leave, Su Xian could not help shaking his head. A sense of loneliness suddenly welled up within him.

Three brocade sacks, each holding earth-shattering secrets. There was no way the Defense Clan would refuse!

Hahaha... I really am a genius!

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