Qian Renxue Was a Little at a Loss

Qian Renxue instantly understood Ning Fengzhi's intentions and the candidate he favored.

She found it absurd.

He wanted her to seduce Xue Ye's favored consort? He wanted her to use a handsome man's charms?

Qian Renxue really wanted to agree.

Agree my ass. She had no desire to do it at all.

She had come to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent at such a young age, and pretending to be a man was already miserable enough. Now she was actually being asked to seduce a woman!!

"What do you mean, Teacher?"

Qian Renxue cautiously spoke.

She thought that perhaps she had misunderstood Ning Fengzhi's meaning.

However, Ning Fengzhi's next words completely shattered the last shred of hope in Qian Renxue's heart.

"Qinghe, those who accomplish great things do not fuss over trifles. For the empire, for your position as Crown Prince to remain as steady as Mount Tai, what do a few personal sacrifices amount to? Besides..."

Ning Fengzhi smiled, wearing an expression that said he understood.

"Madam Eva possesses peerless beauty, capable of toppling cities and kingdoms. She is a rare treasure in this world. If you can win her favor and play along with her for a while, it may not necessarily be a loss for you. To die beneath a peony flower is to remain romantic even as a ghost. It is merely a matter of each side getting what it needs."

"Pfft—!"

Qian Renxue had just raised her teacup and taken a sip when Ning Fengzhi's words made her instantly spray it out.

It landed squarely across Ning Fengzhi's face.

"Teacher!"

Qian Renxue hurriedly took out a handkerchief, intending to wipe the tea from Ning Fengzhi's face.

"It's nothing."

Ning Fengzhi waved at Qian Renxue, then took out his own handkerchief and wiped the tea from his face.

"Qinghe lost his composure."

A slight tremor entered Qian Renxue's voice, and a flush rose on her face.

She took a deep breath. "Teacher, how... how could you ask Qinghe to do such a thing? Where does that leave Father? Where does that leave the royal family's dignity? If word spreads, how could Qinghe ever show his face in court again?"

Qian Renxue's reaction perfectly matched the impression Xue Qinghe had always given others.

If he had agreed right away, Ning Fengzhi would have found that strange instead.

He had long anticipated that Xue Qinghe would react so fiercely.

Ning Fengzhi sighed and looked at Qian Renxue with concern.

"Qinghe! Calm down and sit!"

After Qian Renxue barely suppressed the agitation in her heart and sat down again, Ning Fengzhi spoke earnestly once more.

"Dignity? Qinghe, remember this. Before supreme power, before the survival or destruction of the empire, personal dignity—even temporary humiliation—can be cast aside. Since ancient times, how many great rulers have endured humiliation and borne heavy burdens, suffering countless hardships? Compared to them, what does this amount to?"

Ning Fengzhi's gaze was sharp as he stared directly at Xue Qinghe.

"Besides, I am not asking you to truly do anything that violates morality. You only need to play along with Eva. It is merely a temporary measure."

"I am asking you to exploit her weakness, approach her, understand her, and even control her. As long as your heart holds the empire and its people, as long as it holds the future imperial dominion, a little acting on occasion is merely a means to an end."

"As long as we can ultimately win her over to our side, or at least ensure that she no longer poses a threat to the Crown Prince, then everything we sacrifice now will be worthwhile."

"History will only remember the achievements of the victors!"

Ning Fengzhi's words were filled with temptation toward Xue Qinghe, as well as his ruthless coldness in political matters.

In Ning Fengzhi's eyes, Xue Qinghe seducing Eva was not humiliation at all.

A peerless beauty in the prime of her splendor—countless people in Heaven Dou City wanted a taste of her charms.

Yet Xue Qinghe now had this opportunity. Not only could he enjoy this beauty's charms, but he could also obtain tremendous benefits through her.

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Madam Eva's allure truly cannot be resisted. To enjoy her charms might be an irresistible temptation and pleasure for any man. Qinghe, you are a man as well. You should understand."

There was an indescribable implication in Ning Fengzhi's tone, as though he himself was also captivated by Eva.

Ning Fengzhi's final words—"you are a man as well"—stabbed viciously into Qian Renxue's heart.

A powerful wave of nausea and offended fury rose within her, nearly breaking through her disguise.

But reason ultimately prevailed. She lowered her head, her shoulders trembling faintly.

In Ning Fengzhi's eyes, Xue Qinghe was currently engaged in an intense internal struggle.

But only Qian Renxue knew that, at this moment, her heart was filled with cold killing intent toward Ning Fengzhi.

After a long time, so long that the air itself seemed about to freeze, she slowly raised her head.

A trace of struggle and humiliation still remained on Qian Renxue's face, but deep in her eyes was the heaviness and resolve of someone who had been persuaded.

"Every word Teacher said makes sense. Qinghe has been too concerned with trivial matters."

She paused before continuing, "For the Heaven Dou Empire, for the stability of the realm, Qinghe is willing to sacrifice for the country."

Qian Renxue's current state perfectly matched the impression she had always left Ning Fengzhi while disguised as Xue Qinghe, so Ning Fengzhi did not sense the slightest anomaly.

Relief and approval appeared in his eyes, and he heavily patted the Crown Prince on the shoulder.

"Good! Qinghe! Your deep understanding of righteousness and willingness to endure humiliation is truly a blessing for the empire. This matter must be planned carefully. We must ensure it is flawless and leaves no trace."

"I will arrange everything and create opportunities for you. Remember, your goal is to gain her trust, investigate her background, and influence her decisions when necessary—not to become immersed in it."

"This student understands," Qian Renxue replied respectfully.

Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue said no more about the matter and skipped over the topic. After chatting for a while longer, Qian Renxue left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Qian Renxue returned to her residence.

Although the Xue Qinghe Qian Renxue was currently impersonating was already in his teens, she herself was only ten years old.

She was the most outstanding descendant of the Six-Winged Angel Clan, possessing level 20 Innate Full Soul Power. Under normal circumstances, she should have been cultivating diligently in Spirit City, striving to undergo the Divine Examination as soon as possible.

But Qian Renxue's parents were different from most. Her father, Qian Xunji, and mother, Bibi Dong, had an extremely poor relationship.

This also caused Bibi Dong to treat her terribly. In order to make Bibi Dong see her in a new light,

she proposed going to the Heaven Dou Empire as an undercover agent to her grandfather, Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu's first reaction upon hearing Qian Renxue's plan was to refuse. After all, a genius with level 20 Innate Full Soul Power should not waste her efforts on such trivial matters.

However, after Qian Renxue pleaded with him and promised not to neglect her cultivation, Qian Daoliu ultimately agreed to her plan.

And now, Qian Renxue had been disguised as Xue Qinghe for quite some time.

Although she could perfectly disguise herself as a teenage boy, she was still a girl.

As for how to seduce a woman, Qian Renxue was currently at a complete loss.