Tiandou in Turmoil

Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, the emperor's study.

Xue Ye's expression was grim. The people he had sent out had lost contact.

What that meant was obvious.

"Bastards! What have those bastards done? What has Xue Xing done?!" Xue Ye roared.

The guard knelt with his head bowed, not daring to speak. The emperor was furious. Who would be foolish enough to interrupt him now?

"Where is the fourth prince, Xue Beng?"

The guard trembled as he stammered, "Your Majesty, the fourth prince is not in Heaven Dou City. He..."

Crash! Xue Ye smashed his cup, his eyes red with rage.

He knew his son had always been close to Xue Xing, but he had never imagined the bastard would join Xue Xing in rebellion.

Xue Beng had no talent for ruling. Did he want the throne that badly?

If Xue Ye's guess was right, his dear son had probably gone to muster troops and surround the city.

"Where is the crown prince?"

"Your Majesty, the crown prince is still at the Crown Prince's Residence. He knows nothing about this," the guard replied.

"Send for him." Xue Ye pressed a hand to his forehead.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

At the Crown Prince's Residence, Xue Qinghe was fishing at his leisure, as though he truly had no interest in worldly affairs.

He had only recently recovered from a serious illness, and his face was still pale. But anyone who looked closely would have seen the delight in his eyes.

He had just caught another fish when a palace guard arrived.

The guard bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe glanced at him. "No need for ceremony. Aren't you usually at my father's side? What brings you to my residence?"

"Your Highness, His Majesty has summoned you for an audience," the guard said