Blue Silver City, Blue Silver Royal Palace.
Inside the study, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
Tang Qing sat high in the main seat, his fingertips lightly tapping the map of the northern border on the table.
Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in a black tight-fitting uniform, stood quietly to the side, her posture upright and her curves captivating.
Her beautiful legs, encased in black silk trousers, were straight and long, exuding an astonishing power and allure.
She parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious.
"Your Majesty, according to reports from our spies, the four affiliated sects of the Haotian Sect—Power, Speed, Defense, and Break—have completely ignored the Holy Court's recruitment order."
"They rely on the support of the Haotian Sect, and their words are often disrespectful. They are extremely arrogant and do not take us seriously at all."
Upon hearing this, Tang Qing continued working without stopping, and didn't even lift his eyelids.
"A bunch of clowns."
His voice was flat, revealing no emotion.
"Since they're so eager to die, let's grant their wish."
Zhu Zhuqing felt a chill run down her spine; she knew that the king had murderous intent.
Tang Qing finally raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Xue Qinghe, who was also wearing a uniform and had a gentle and refined temperament, on the other side of the study.
"How are the preparations for the mobilization of the Xuanjia Army progressing?"
Xue Qinghe bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, the 100,000 Xuanjia Army has been assembled on the northern border and is ready to march south at your command."
Tang Qing nodded, speaking casually as if he were discussing the weather.
"Pass down the order: three days from now, we will send troops to attack the four major sects."
"Those who do not surrender shall be slaughtered."
Upon hearing this, the air in the study seemed to freeze for a moment.
Xue Qinghe's expression changed slightly, and he quickly stepped forward, advising, "Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"As the saying goes, you have to consider the owner before you beat a dog. These four major sects are, after all, vassals of the Haotian Sect. If we make such a big fuss, it will probably provoke a strong backlash from the Haotian Sect."
Tang Qing finally looked at him properly.
"Haotian Sect?"
"If they are not convinced, I will crush the four sects, and the next one will be the gate of the Haotian Sect."
Xue Qinghe was secretly delighted, but his face showed even more worry.
Very good!
Tang Qing is indeed still young; he acts domineeringly and doesn't know how to be patient.
The more arrogant he is, the more likely he is to make enemies and the more likely he is to fall into an abyss of no return.
When he is abandoned by everyone and has nowhere to turn, he will extend a helping hand to him under the identity of "Xue Qinghe" and bring him under the command of the Spirit Hall.
At that time, a fallen king, faced with his own "favor," wouldn't he be completely at my mercy?
Conquering a powerful figure at the pinnacle brings Qian Renxue far more pleasure than conquering a loser!
With her mind racing, Xue Qinghe continued her earnest and persuasive advice, deliberately stirring up trouble.
"Your Majesty, let's set aside the matter of the Haotian Sect for now. But those four major sects are entrenched near Tiandou City. You've mobilized 100,000 troops to march south, your forces aimed directly at Tiandou City. What... what will Emperor Xueye think? What will the people of the Tiandou Empire think?"
"A king of a different surname, leading a titled Douluo and an army of 100,000 elite troops, is stationed outside the royal city. This is a grave taboo!"
Tang Qing listened quietly.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Tang Qing spoke slowly.
"Your words seem rather out of place for someone of your status."
Xue Qinghe felt a chill run down his spine, realizing he had acted too excitedly.
Tang Qing's gaze seemed to pierce through people's hearts as he said calmly:
"As the Crown Prince of Tiandou, instead of thinking about how to expand the empire's territory and eliminate dissidents, you are always thinking about these sects that do not respect the king's orders."
Constantly worrying about his father's reputation—that's not the perspective a qualified crown prince should have.
He had already begun to have doubts.
Qian Renxue seemed to be hoping that I would send troops immediately and make a big fuss.
That's a bit strange.
Zhu Zhuqing, standing to the side, also had a strange expression on her pretty face.
Her bright cat-like eyes scanned Xue Qinghe, her heart filled with the same doubts.
Why does this Crown Prince always seem to be digging a pit for the King, rather than considering the interests of the Heavenly Dou Empire?
His every word and action was unlike that of a prince destined for power; he seemed more like an undercover agent who thrived on chaos.
Xue Qinghe realized he had misspoke, and a fine bead of sweat appeared on his forehead. He was about to explain.
Just then, a maid entered with quick steps and respectfully reported.
"Your Majesty, that girl named Xiao Wu is insisting on seeing you."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's delicate eyebrows furrowed, and a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.
"What trick is this rabbit spirit up to now?"
She turned to Tang Qing and advised, "Your Majesty, this woman is cunning and treacherous. It's best not to see her, lest she cause any more trouble."
Zhu Zhuqing still harbored a lingering worry.
She was afraid.
What if Xiao Wu really uses some seductive tricks to seduce the king, and the king is tempted?
Tang Qing waved his hand, seeing the undisguised rejection on Zhu Zhuqing's face.
"It's alright."
His tone was as calm as still water.
"I'd like to see what tricks she has up her sleeve."
After saying that, he stood up.
"lead the way."
...
Deep within the Blue Silver Royal Palace, outside a quiet room used as a temporary detention center.
Tang Qing brought Zhu Zhuqing and Xue Qinghe here.
Pushing open the heavy stone door, the scene inside caused both Xue Qinghe and Zhu Zhuqing to shrink their pupils in surprise.
In the center of the room, the girl named Xiao Wu had changed into clothes that could hardly be called clothes.
She wore a nearly transparent pink lace tulle dress that barely covered her most vital parts, leaving large expanses of her fair skin exposed to the air, gleaming alluringly under the dim, soul-guiding light in the quiet room.
Those long, straight, and shapely legs were completely exposed, exuding a youthful and wild beauty.
Tang Qing's eyes remained unmoved, as if he were seeing nothing more than a stone.
"Just say what's on your mind."
When Xiao Wu saw Tang Qing, a flash of resentment crossed her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it and put on a pitiful look.
She bit her lower lip, her voice sweet and charming.
"I only want to tell Tang Qing."
Tang Qing gestured to Zhu Zhuqing and Xue Qinghe beside him without any expression.
"You all get out."
Zhu Zhuqing and Xue Qinghe both frowned.
But they could not disobey the king's command.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes, but still left the room as instructed, closing the stone door behind them and standing guard on either side of the entrance.
Xiao Wu saw that only she and Tang Qing were left in the room, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.
She believed that her charm was irresistible, and that no man could resist such temptation.
Tang San was like this, Dai Mubai was like this, and Ma Hongjun was even more so.
This Tang Qing must be no exception!
If I can take him down, I can not only survive, but I might even be able to control him and rescue my third brother!
Thinking of this, Xiao Wu slowly turned around, deliberately showing off her figure, which she was so proud of, and then struck what she considered to be her most charming and alluring pose.
She deliberately used a high-pitched, cloyingly sweet voice to softly ask:
"Brother Tang Qing, am I pretty?"
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