When she asked Xue Qinghe if he had any feelings for Xuan Ming, a flicker of doubt appeared in his eyes!
He could waver! How could he possibly waver!
"Master, what happened?" Steward Aode asked with some concern.
Tang Yuehua paused, then said, " Aode Aud, do you think people would believe it if rumors of a relationship between me and Xuan Ming...?"
Aode Aud was stunned, his expression changing drastically. "Master, you..."
"Will you believe me?" Tang Yuehua asked again, a hint of inexplicable expectation in her eyes.
Aode Odd's expression was somewhat complicated. "Yes."
There have been rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming, but Xue Qinghe's target was much bigger, so these rumors were rarely discussed. However, if Tang Yuehua were to admit it herself...
"That's good." Tang Yuehua sighed softly and turned back to the Moonlight Pavilion.
"Master, are you planning to take the blame for the royal family?" Aode Aud asked, following up.
"It's not for the royal family, it's for Xuan Ming," Tang Yuehua said.
"I'm really worried about this."
"At his age, he's at the peak of his intellectual development. If he really has problems, I have to guide him back to the right path and prevent him from going astray."
"But you shouldn't have..." Aode Aud hesitated, opening his mouth but not knowing what to say.
"Do you consider this a scandal?" Tang Yuehua asked.
"Of course not!" Steward Aode quickly replied.
"Then what are you worried about?" Tang Yuehua asked.
"This..." Steward Aode was speechless for a moment.
"This matter will certainly be somewhat troublesome, but I also have my own selfish reasons, so please don't say anything more." With that, Tang Yuehua walked upstairs.
Aode Aud watched Tang Yuehua's departing figure, "Master, you've become confused..."
Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming were ultimately from two different generations!
Putting it outside, putting it on other people, although it doesn't sound very nice, it's not a big deal.
But Tang Yuehua is the owner of the Moonlight Pavilion. What does Moonlight Pavilion do?
This is a place that cultivates the etiquette and talents of aristocratic children, and enjoys a very high reputation and status!
If they were to admit to this, Tang Yuehua's reputation, her image over the years, and Moonlight Pavilion's image would likely be ruined!
Time flies, and more than a month has passed in the midst of intense training.
News of the Pope of the Spirit Hall's intention to personally inspect the Martial Soul Holy Temple in Heaven Dou City gradually spread. This matter was a major problem for both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. After all, it was clear to everyone that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were now very close. Although the Heaven Dou Imperial Family did not give the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School any room to interfere in military and political affairs, keeping it firmly in the hands of the royal family, the empire's economy and most of its commercial activities were already being handled through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Moreover, as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's teacher, Ning Fengzhi will be able to legitimately intervene in more affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire once Xue Qinghe ascends the throne. Although he certainly won't be able to touch the military and political affairs, he can still expand the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with the help of the empire.
However, now that the Pope the Spirit Hall is making a grand entrance to inspect the Martial Soul Holy Temple in Heaven Dou City, and even plans to stay for a period of time, it inevitably raises suspicions that this is a way to intimidate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The expansion and growth of the Spirit Hall is evident to all. In just over a decade after Bibi Dong came to power, nearly half of the forces in the Soul Master World had submitted to the Spirit Hall.
After the Clear Sky Sect retired, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was almost the leading Soul Master force besides the Spirit Hall, naturally became the Spirit Hall's next target.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's decision to cooperate with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family was largely due to pressure from the Spirit Hall.
As the highest leader of the Spirit Hall, the Pope left Spirit City and personally visited Heaven Dou City. It's hard to believe there wasn't some other reason behind it.
"I never imagined she had such a past..."
Looking at the information about Bibi Dong's youth, Qian Renxue's expression was very complicated.
"Do you know?" Qian Renxue looked at the Snake Lance Douluo.
"Uh... I know a little." Snake Lance Douluo sounded a bit guilty.
Bibi Dong's affairs have always been a taboo subject that no one in the Elder Hall dares to mention.
Especially regarding what happened back then, everyone had a vague idea that something might have happened, but no one dared to say anything rashly.
"Back then, my father just watched her hook up with this good-for-nothing from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in Spirit City for so many years, and they even went to Sea God Island together?" Qian Renxue asked, puzzled.
Before Bibi Dong came to power, the Spirit Hall had always maintained a neutral stance in the Soul Master World, and its relationship with the major sects was relatively good, at least on the surface.
However, Bibi Dong the Pope's disciple, and having been appointed a Holy Maiden by the Elder Hall after breaking through to the Soul Emperor, how could her father allow her to seduce such a useless person under his nose for so many years?
"Well, I don't know either." The Snake Lance Douluo became increasingly uneasy.
The matter Bibi Dong was known to all the elders of the Spirit Hall above the level of bishop. After all, Yu Xiaogang, as the son of the sect leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was a sensational figure in Spirit City for his various theoretical speculations back then. However, Qian Xunji pretended not to see it back then.
They didn't understand, but they dared not speak out; the Pope's affairs were not something they could discuss.
Chapter 156 Scandal
"Young Master, back then I was just a Soul Douluo and hadn't joined the Elder Hall, so I don't know much. If you want to know the details, besides Elder Golden Crocodile, I'm afraid only Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost would know," said Snake Lance Douluo.
Since reaching the Titled Douluo, Yue Guan and Gui Mei have been active in the public eye of the Spirit Hall, in charge of the punishments of the Pope's Palace. Since Qian Daoliu stepped down from his position as the Judgment Elder, the two of them have served as the Punishment Elders of the Spirit Hall, to a certain extent taking over the work of the Judgment Elder and dealing with people who pose a threat to the Spirit Hall, just like the case with Dugu Bo back then.
However, Qian Xunji's death caused Ju Gui's status to plummet under the Great Enshrined. In fact, if the two of them hadn't sided with Bibi Dong, they would probably have been sent by Qian Daoliu to be buried with Qian Xunji long ago.
Yue Guan, who had served as Bibi Dong's secret bodyguard since her time as a saintess, undoubtedly possessed the most detailed knowledge of these matters.
" Yue Guan..." Qian Renxue's eyes narrowed slightly.
" The Pope will be arriving in Heaven Dou City soon, Yue Guan will definitely be accompanying him. Perhaps you could give it a try then," said Snake Lance Douluo.
"We'll see when the time comes." Qian Renxue picked up her hot tea and took a small sip.
"How is Xuan Ming's situation?"
" Tang Yuehua has already spread a lot of word in aristocratic circles through her students. As long as we create a little more buzz and get everyone to see it, there shouldn't be any problem," said Snake Lance Douluo.
"Have the Spirit Hall members also help spread this message," Qian Renxue said.
"Perfect timing. Tang Yuehua comes from the Clear Sky Sect. This connection will come in handy in the future."
"Young Master, you..." Snake Lance Douluo hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
"What's wrong?" Qian Renxue asked.
"Won't this be... dangerous?" said Snake Lance Douluo.
He watched Qian Renxue grow up, and he knew very well that Qian Renxue definitely had feelings for Xuan Ming!
However, given Xuan Ming's personality, if he continues to use her like this time and time again, there will probably be no possibility left between them.
Ning Rongrong was alright before, since the Elder Hall did not regard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as an enemy that had to be eliminated, and it would be best to win her over.
But now, Qian Renxue has brought Xuan Ming and Tang Yuehua together, and the Clear Sky Sect is a different story altogether.
Putting aside how the Clear Sky Sect's affairs will be handled in the future, the relationship between Xuan Ming and Tang Yuehua is bound to cause problems.
Upon hearing Snake Lance Douluo's words, Qian Renxue paused slightly in her teacup, the tea rippled gently within, before she slowly set it down, her gaze calm. "I have my own plans; you don't need to worry."
"Alright." The Snake Lance Douluo said no more and turned to leave.
On the other side, on a long street in the bustling district of Heaven Dou City, Tang Yuehua was walking with Xuan Ming.
Both of them are hot topics in Heaven Dou City, attracting attention wherever they go.
"Something happened?" Xuan Ming asked.
He had been at the academy all this time and had just returned today when Tang Yuehua dragged him out onto the street.
He had gone shopping with Tang Yuehua before, but today, he felt that the atmosphere on this street was a bit off.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to go for a walk with you." Tang Yuehua linked arms with Xuan Ming, ignoring all the stares that came her way.
Xuan Ming frowned slightly. " Xue Qinghe is looking for you?"
"Mm." Tang Yuehua nodded gently.
Xuan Ming looked at Tang Yuehua and roughly guessed what had happened. "To maintain relations with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, you're even willing to sacrifice your own reputation?"
Tang Yuehua turned to look at Xuan Ming, "Do you think this is a scandal?"
"I don't care, but you're different," Xuan Ming said.
These rumors meant nothing to him, but Tang Yuehua was different. As someone who frequented aristocratic circles and served as a model of aristocratic etiquette, such an incident would be extremely detrimental to her image.
Tang Yuehua stopped in her tracks, and under the watchful eyes of countless people, she gently embraced Xuan Ming, burying her head in his chest. "What if I'm willing?"
Xuan Ming was taken aback by Tang Yuehua's sudden hug and words, and stood there stunned.
Whispers gradually rose from the dense crowd, along with various strange looks.
Xuan Ming frowned slightly, and a chill quietly spread out. The onlookers quickly looked away and walked away.
"I'm not feeling well, please take me back." Tang Yuehua was still holding Xuan Ming, her eyes closed.
"You don't need to force yourself, I can handle this," Xuan Ming said.
"It wasn't forced; it was my own choice." Tang Yuehua raised her head, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Xuan Ming looked at Tang Yuehua, remained silent for a moment, then reached out and lifted her up in his arms. His Soul Power surged, and he floated into the air.
Under the varied gazes of passersby, Xuan Ming carried Tang Yuehua all the way back to the Moonlight Pavilion.
" Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming?!"
Are you sure?
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was pondering how to deal with Ning Fengzhi's upcoming visit to Heaven Dou City by the Pope when they suddenly received news from Heaven Dou City.
A piece of news that nearly made his brain shut down.
"Sect Master, they were walking hand in hand down the street, and many people saw them." Flying Eagle Soul Saint's expression was somewhat unnatural.
"I saw it too."
"It's just adults taking children shopping; it's perfectly normal for them to hold hands," Ning Fengzhi said.
"This has happened before."
"But when Tang Yuehua hugged Xuan Ming, it wasn't like an adult hugging a child," said Flying Eagle Soul Saint.
"Furthermore, Xuan Ming carried Tang Yuehua back to the Moonlight Pavilion, and this matter has now caused a sensation in Heaven Dou City."
"Take the initiative..." Ning Fengzhi frowned.
" Fengzhi, isn't this a bit too exciting?" Gu Rong said with a strange expression.
"They're from two different generations."
While there can be significant age gaps between some Soul Master couples, it's extremely rare to find one that spans two generations.
Even if such a thing exists, it's usually an old man marrying a young woman.
This Tang Yuehua, a woman in her thirties, got involved with Xuan Ming, a boy in his teens...
"It seems Qinghe has made its move," Ning Fengzhi sighed.
" Xue Qinghe?" Gu Rong was taken aback.
"This matter has escalated to the point of damaging the dignity of the royal family. If it is not clarified soon, not only will the royal family's reputation be damaged, but Qinghe's position as crown prince will also be threatened," Ning Fengzhi said.
"To resolve this issue now, any explanation or clarification is useless; public opinion only makes things worse."
"But the Heaven Dou Imperial Family can no longer tolerate this going on. Qinghe must have approached Tang Yuehua to help divert public attention away from this."
"After all, Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming are obviously more relatable and easier to discuss than Xue Qinghe."
The special relationship between Xuan Ming and Xue Qinghe is ultimately just speculation, and many people don't believe it.
But Tang Yuehua was different.
Although Tang Yuehua is a bit older, putting her next to Xuan Ming doesn't seem unacceptable to most people.
However, for Tang Yuehua, as the head of the Moonlight Pavilion and a role model for others, to have such an incident with a child is quite a scandal.
Gu Rong stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, " Xue Qinghe has certainly played his cards right. By pushing Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming out as scapegoats, he has both diverted public attention and secured his own position as crown prince. However, this has put Tang Yuehua and Xuan Ming in the eye of the storm, especially Tang Yuehua, whose image as a paragon of aristocratic etiquette has been largely ruined."