Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Not long after that earth-shaking earthquake, Heaven Dou City regained its former splendor.
Ever since that earthquake, many strange urban legends had begun circulating through the streets and alleys of Heaven Dou City.
For example, where exactly had Fourth Prince Xue Beng gone? Why had Prince Xue Xing become the way he was now? Or perhaps the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, whose reputation had recently soared throughout the empire.
"Qinghe, as your teacher, I am sincerely delighted that you have achieved so much."
Within the Crown Prince Residence, Ning Fengzhi sat facing Xue Qinghe, whom Qian Renxue had disguised herself as. His words were full of praise for the current Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Ever since Xue Beng's disappearance, Xue Ye's health had deteriorated by the day. Fortunately, Xue Qinghe was there.
Using a combination of gentleness and firmness, persuasion and coercion, Xue Qinghe had successfully stabilized the Heaven Dou Empire while Xue Ye's efficiency in handling state affairs gradually declined.
The policies Xue Qinghe implemented and the people he arrested had also received unanimous praise among the common folk of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Now, nearly everyone believed that this gentle, refined, and extraordinary Crown Prince would surely become the future helmsman of the Heaven Dou Empire.
"You overpraise me, Teacher. There is still much Qinghe needs to learn and much he needs to do."
Qian Renxue had almost completely grown accustomed to everything about Xue Qinghe. His bearing and manner of speech were utterly natural. No matter who came, they likely would not be able to spot the slightest flaw.
"You child, you are simply too modest. When tougher measures are needed, you are still not ruthless enough."
Ning Fengzhi smiled. In his view, whether in status, methods, or