However, the only response to the snowy night was an even more profound silence.
All the ministers lowered their heads, wishing they could bury their heads in their chests, afraid of being seen by the emperor.
Are you kidding me?
To defeat the Blue Silver King?
Their army of 100,000 men arrived at Tianshui City in just two days, and their advance was only a few days' journey from the Tiandou Imperial City.
Should we provoke him at this time?
They're not the same fools who were blinded by rage like Avalanche!
Looking down at his ministers, who were usually so talkative but now trembled like quails, Emperor Xueye's last hope vanished.
A deep sense of disappointment and sorrow welled up in my heart.
He understood.
Nobody dares.
In the entire Heaven Dou Empire, not a single person dared to directly confront the Blue Silver King's military might.
The Snow Night Emperor's gaze shifted from anger to disappointment, then to terror, and finally settled into a deep, sinister look.
He spoke slowly, enunciating each word clearly, and his words stunned everyone, including Prince Xuexing.
"check!"
"Investigate this thoroughly!"
"The Fourth Prince Xue Beng harbors treacherous intentions and plots a rebellion! He dares to alter my decree!"
"I clearly instructed him to speak kindly and inquire amicably about the Blue Silver King's withdrawal of troops, but he instead used his power to insult the pillar of the kingdom in public!"
"How is such behavior any different from treason?!"
"He deserves to die!"
"They deserved to die!"
The voice of the Snow Night Emperor grew louder and louder, until finally it turned into a roar.
"Tang Qing, the Blue Silver King, eliminates traitors for the country and distinguishes right from wrong!"
"Not only is he without fault, but he has actually done good!"
"By imperial decree! This matter is closed. No one is to discuss it further!"
His words distorted the truth and turned a deer into a horse.
Inside the entire Golden Palace, you could hear a pin drop.
The ministers were initially taken aback, but then they all secretly breathed a long sigh of relief.
They were afraid that His Majesty the Emperor might act rashly and actually order a war.
In retrospect, His Majesty... was ultimately "wise".
"Your Majesty is wise!"
I don't know who shouted it first.
Immediately afterwards, a deafening roar of agreement erupted.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Emperor Xueye looked at the kneeling ministers below, his face expressionless.
"Court adjourned!"
He abruptly flicked his dragon sleeve and, supported by a eunuch, staggered toward the rear hall.
...
In the corridors deep within the palace.
Emperor Xueye dismissed all the guards and palace maids, leaving only himself and Prince Xuexing.
The blustering anger he had displayed in the imperial palace had vanished, replaced by a deep-seated fear and exhaustion.
"His Majesty..."
Prince Xuexing followed behind, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
Emperor Xueye stopped in his tracks without turning around, his voice drifting back with a deep-seated hatred.
"This boy must be killed!"
"As long as he lives, I will live in constant fear and sleepless nights!"
Upon hearing this, a ruthless glint flashed in Prince Xuexing's eyes.
"Your Majesty is right. Tang Qing, that scoundrel, must not be allowed to live!"
"However, this matter needs to be considered carefully. We cannot act impulsively like an avalanche."
He lowered his voice.
"We need more covert methods, and... this matter must not be known to the Crown Prince."
Emperor Xueye nodded slowly, indicating his agreement.
"Qinghe...sigh, he and Tang Qing are getting too close."
He turned around, a calculating glint in his cloudy eyes.
"Go and immediately send your most reliable secret envoy to Xingluo City."
Prince Xuexing's heart skipped a beat: "What does Your Majesty mean..."
"good!"
A sinister smile twisted the corners of Emperor Xueye's mouth. "Contact the Star Luo Empire!"
"Tang Qing seized their territory and harmed their prince. Their hatred is probably even deeper than ours!"
"So many years have passed, the Star Luo Empire should have the courage and strength to join forces with us by now!"
Prince Xuexing's eyes lit up, and he nodded emphatically.
"clear!"
He responded, but his gaze inadvertently drifted downwards.
Immediately, his body stiffened slightly.
He saw it at the hem of the bright yellow dragon robe worn by the Snow Night Emperor.
A dark water stain was slowly spreading, and a faint stench wafted through the empty corridor.
Emperor Xueye also noticed his gaze, and following the line of sight, his old face instantly turned red.
Shame, anger, and the humiliation of being dominated by extreme fear made all the blood in his body rush to his head.
He turned his head sharply and looked at the guards and maids standing bowing in the distance of the corridor.
A violent killing intent burst forth from his eyes.
"Snow Star!"
"Your subject is present."
"These people…"
The Snow Night Emperor's voice sounded as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth.
"Leave no one alive!"
He, the mighty Emperor of Heavenly Struggle, was so frightened by a mere subject that he lost control of his bladder!
This matter must absolutely not be known to a third person!
Prince Xuexing felt a chill run down his spine. Looking at Emperor Xueye's face, which was twisted with shame and indignation, he lowered his head.
"As you command."
...
Meanwhile, in Tianshui City, at the City Lord's Mansion.
Inside the main hall, the atmosphere remained tranquil.
Tang Qing leaned back in the armchair in the main seat, looking languid. One hand was on the armrest, and the other held a wine glass, gently swirling the amber liquid inside.
Beside him, Zhu Zhuqing stood with her hands at her sides.
She picked up the exquisite white jade wine pot again, took graceful steps, and walked towards Xue Qinghe.
As she moved, her long, slender legs, encased in sheer black stockings, were sometimes visible and sometimes hidden through the side slit of her long black dress.
Every step seemed to tread on one's heart, swaying gracefully and exuding charm.
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing came to Xue Qinghe's side, bent down, and poured him wine.
This action made her already breathtaking body curves even more vividly displayed in front of Xue Qinghe.
A delicate, subtle fragrance, mixed with a faint aroma of wine, entered Xue Qinghe's nostrils.
Xue Qinghe picked up the wine glass that had just been filled, but his gaze was neither on the wine nor on the stunning beauty beside him.
Her gaze remained fixed on the man in the main seat.
Tang Qing downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, then casually placed the cup on the table, making a crisp sound.
He raised his eyes and looked at Xue Qinghe with a half-smile.
At that very moment, Xue Qinghe's heart skipped a beat.
She noticed that Tang Qing seemed somewhat different from before.
If what he displayed when he killed Xue Beng outside the mansion was a sharp, domineering, and ruthless killing aura, then...
At this moment, he sat there quietly, his arrogance completely concealed within him.
The whole person is like a peerless divine weapon hidden in its sheath. Although it has lost its imposing sharpness, it appears more profound and weighty, giving people a feeling of being deep and imposing, unshakable.
That change in temperament was so obvious.
It is by no means a disguise, but rather a transformation stemming from a higher level of life.
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