With this declaration, Emperor Xue Ye had seized upon precisely what Dugu Bo cared about most.
After Emperor Xue Ye finished speaking, Dugu Bo said, "On Yanyan's behalf, I thank Your Majesty.
"As for Xue Qinghe, she has indeed gone too far. I will stand firmly on Your Majesty's side."
Dugu Bo's words were exactly what Emperor Xue Ye had wanted to hear.
Emperor Xue Ye breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. "Good. With that assurance from you, Minister Dugu, I can rest easy."
Although Dugu Bo was ruthless and ill-tempered, he placed tremendous weight on his promises. Once he agreed to something, he would do everything in his power to see it through.
Having won both men over, Emperor Xue Ye finally felt considerably more at ease.
"During these past days of contending with that unfilial child, Xue Qinghe, I also discovered something unusual."
As Emperor Xue Ye spoke, Dugu Bo seemed to recall something. His expression shifted, and he looked at the emperor. "What did Your Majesty discover?"
Prince Xue Xing was puzzled as well, unsure what his elder brother meant.
"What Xue Qinghe commands seems to extend beyond the influence of the empire's nobles. The forces at that unfilial child's disposal seem to include Spirit Hall."
Emperor Xue Ye's brows knitted tightly as he spoke slowly and cautiously.
"Spirit Hall?"
Prince Xue Xing could not help crying out, but upon seeing Emperor Xue Ye's displeased expression, he hastily fell silent and covered his mouth, not daring to speak loudly again.
Dugu Bo picked up the conversation. "Indeed, I also feel that our crown princess seems far too close to Spirit Hall.
"At times, I can sense the auras of many unfamiliar experts around her.
"At first, I thought they were Soul Masters assigned by Sect Master