Emperor Xue Ye

After returning to Heaven Dou City, Ye Xi had Tian Yao return to the Mansion first before taking Ling Yuan to the Tiandou Imperial Palace.

Upon arriving at the palace and seeing the guards patrolling on both sides, Ye Xi was just about to state her identity and purpose when the guards stepped aside on their own to clear a path.

"Young Miss, the Crown Prince instructed us that if you came, there would be no need to report your arrival. You may proceed directly to the Crown Prince's palace."

The Guard Captain came before Ye Xi with a gentle smile and made an inviting gesture.

"Then I'll trouble you, Captain."

After politely thanking him, Ye Xi headed into the palace.

The Guard Captain led the way ahead.

The group arrived unimpeded before the Crown Prince's palace. Just as the Guard Captain was about to step forward and announce them, the palace doors opened, and Xue Qinghe emerged.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

The Guard Captain respectfully bowed to Xue Qinghe.

"Mm, you may leave."

Xue Qinghe lightly waved a hand, dismissing the Guard Captain, then turned his gaze to Ye Xi.

"Xiao Xi, come in and have a seat."

Xue Qinghe made an inviting gesture.

"Sorry to disturb you, Xue Dage."

Ye Xi smiled and nodded before entering the palace directly.

Inside the palace, Ye Xi and Xue Qinghe sat facing each other, while Ling Yuan stood silently behind Ye Xi.

"This is my territory, so there's no need to be so reserved."

"Let's have some pastries first. I'll go find Emperor Xue Ye afterward."

Xue Qinghe pushed the pastries toward Ye Xi, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

"I really am a little hungry."

Ye Xi picked up a pastry and put it into her mouth, savoring it carefully.

"Then eat more. If it isn't enough, I'll have someone bring more."

Xue Qinghe picked up a cup and poured Ye Xi some water, lest she choke later.

About twenty minutes later, seeing that Ye Xi had eaten her fill, Xue Qinghe rose from his seat.

"You two wait here. I'll go to the Main Hall to find Emperor Xue Ye."

With that, Xue Qinghe walked out of the palace and headed toward the Main Hall where Emperor Xue Ye was.

Main Hall of the Imperial Palace.

Emperor Xue Ye, who sat in the seat of honor handling Government Affairs, looked up at Xue Qinghe as he entered, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Greetings, Father Emperor."

Xue Qinghe respectfully bowed to Emperor Xue Ye in the seat of honor.

"Rise."

"Qinghe, what does that little girl Ye Xi want with you?"

Emperor Xue Ye asked as he continued handling Government Affairs.

"Father Emperor, it's like this."

"Ye Xi wants to establish a faction, but the good locations in Heaven Dou City have already been occupied by sects large and small. So she came to ask this son whether I had any solution."

Xue Qinghe stood respectfully below as he slowly explained.

"Establish a faction?"

"With a Titled Douluo overseeing it, she does indeed have the qualifications to establish one."

Emperor Xue Ye nodded lightly, a trace of contemplation appearing in his eyes.

Xue Qinghe stood quietly below and did not interrupt.

After a while, Emperor Xue Ye softly asked, "Qinghe, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Emperor Xue Ye set down the Government Affairs in his hand and looked at Xue Qinghe with an inquiring gaze.

"Father Emperor, I believe we can help with this matter."

"This is an excellent opportunity to win her over. Our imperial family already has several good locations in our possession. Letting her choose one and granting her the land to establish her faction would bring a hundred benefits and no harm."

"If she agrees, she will naturally owe our imperial family a favor. If she refuses, our imperial family loses nothing."

As Xue Qinghe explained his view, he constantly watched Emperor Xue Ye's expression.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye did not immediately respond. Instead, he considered it seriously.

Although he thought Xue Qinghe's suggestion was sound, Emperor Xue Ye felt there was still more room to maneuver in this matter, allowing the Heaven Dou Imperial Family to gain even greater benefits.

"Qinghe, what you said was good, but it still wasn't comprehensive enough."

"Since she wants to establish a faction, what she lacks is naturally not just a place to establish it, but also the various resources needed to build it. And those are all things we can provide."

"When you return later, you can tell her that our Imperial Family can provide her with a place to establish her faction, as well as all the resources she needs. But when our Heaven Dou Imperial Family requires assistance, she must also give us her full support."

As Xue Ye spoke, his gaze continuously swept over Xue Qinghe, as though he were pondering something.

Hearing Xue Ye's words, joy rose in Xue Qinghe's heart. But seeing Xue Ye's contemplative expression, he did not rush to respond and instead quietly waited for what Xue Ye would say next.

"Qinghe, I have another idea, but I need to hear your opinion first."

Xue Ye took a deep breath, his voice turning solemn.

"Father Emperor, what idea? Please, go ahead."

Xue Qinghe's expression became serious, adopting an attentive posture.

"Qinghe, what do you think of that little girl Ye Xi?"

Xue Ye asked earnestly.

"Ye Xi?"

"What do you mean, what do I think?"

Xue Qinghe blinked, feeling somewhat unable to keep up with Xue Ye's train of thought.

"Qinghe, although Ye Xi is still young, there is no need to say anything about her looks. In the future, she will certainly become a rare beauty."

"Moreover, her talent is excellent. If possible, you could try developing things in the direction of making her the Crown Princess."

Xue Ye's gaze was exceedingly serious as he quietly watched Xue Qinghe.

He thought this idea of his was excellent. If Xue Qinghe truly succeeded, then the resources their Imperial Family had invested would make a full circle and return to them. On top of that, they would gain a faction, as well as the support of the faction behind Ye Xi.

Even if it did not work out, their Heaven Dou Imperial Family would still earn Ye Xi's favor. Once Ye Xi truly established a faction, that favor would prove immensely useful.

Therefore, no matter how Xue Ye calculated it, they would not lose out.

"Father Emperor, I don't think this matter is very suitable."

"Your son is nearly ten years older than Ye Xi. This seems rather unworkable."

After giving a dry cough, Xue Qinghe spoke to refuse.

"Qinghe, age is not a problem."

"I think you can give it a try. Ye Xi is still young, and you already have a fairly good relationship with her. There is no harm in trying. Even if it truly does not work out, it would not matter."

Xue Ye's voice was filled with sincerity.

Although he also knew that the age gap between Xue Qinghe and Ye Xi was somewhat large, he had no choice. Xue Ye only had two sons now: Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng.

Xue Beng's age was much closer to hers, but when Xue Ye thought of the things Xue Beng had done in the past, as well as his reputation, he did not consider Xue Beng at all.