"Father, many people saw what she looked like. I've already ordered someone to draw a portrait of her. We'll soon be able to issue a wanted notice throughout the Heaven Dou Empire!"
Xue Qinghe said.
"A woman with water-attribute abilities and the strength of a Spirit Emperor or higher... Could she be from Skywater Academy?"
Xue Ye asked instinctively.
Xue Qinghe said, "We're still investigating. I've already sent people to verify it. If she's from Skywater Academy, we won't show them any leniency!"
"Good, good. Qinghe, I'll leave this matter entirely in your hands."
"No matter who it was, even if they're from one of the Upper Three Sects, they'll have to answer for this!"
"An imperial prince was murdered in broad daylight. The Heaven Dou Empire has been disgraced. If we don't catch the culprit, every member of the royal family will live in fear."
Xue Ye was truly furious. Whether it was the royal family's dignity or his own son, both had been trampled upon. He would never allow that.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
Just then, a mournful cry sounded from outside.
Prince Xue Xing stumbled into the room.
His face stricken with grief, he fell to his knees. "Your Majesty, Xue Beng is dead. Xue Qinghe had him killed! Your Majesty, you must see justice done for Xue Beng. He died so horribly that not even his body was left behind."
"Uncle, what are you talking about? How could I possibly harm Xue Beng? He's my own brother. I'm his older brother. Even as my uncle, you're responsible for your words."
Xue Qinghe's expression shifted slightly. At that moment, he wished he could kill Prince Xue Xing.
The man probably hadn't even investigated anything before coming straight here to slander him.
Grief-stricken, Prince Xue Xing failed to