The next day!
Imperial Palace!
Sitting on the throne, His Majesty Xue Ye turned his gaze to Xue Qinghe, who had come to meet him, and said, "Qing He, I've heard that Tang Xuanzhu has taken Xue Beng as a disciple and is personally mentoring him. Are you aware of this matter??"
Xue Qinghe's expression remained unchanged as he slightly nodded, "Yes, Father, I've heard about this."
After a pause, he continued, "However, personally, I feel that Tang Xuanzhu may not be willing at heart!"
Xue Ye raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious, "Oh? What makes you say that?"
Already mentoring Xue Beng, yet unwilling?
However, knowing Qing He's personality, he wouldn't say such unsubstantiated words!
Xue Qinghe patiently explained, "Father, you may not be aware that prior to this, Xue Beng had attempted to visit Tang Xuanzhu at the Moon Pavilion with Senior Douluo of Poison, but was repeatedly rejected!"
"This time, it might be because his brother is a prince that he wasn't refused!"
Xue Ye's expression turned solemn, "Oh? There was such an event!"
One must know that even as the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire, he must show due respect to Tang Yuehua!
If Xue Beng has forced the former to mentor him due to his princely status, then he absolutely cannot be excused lightly!
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe continued, "Father, please don't be angry; this is merely my personal opinion. Perhaps it isn't like that, and Tang Xuanzhu might have accepted my brother instead!"
Xue Ye replied coldly, "Hmph, it had better be that way. If Tang Xuanzhu has been forced to mentor him, I won't let it pass lightly."
Xue Qinghe pursed his lips, "Father, if you are concerned, then I shall inquire with my brother afterwards!"
Xue Ye rejected the proposal, "No need, shortly I will personally inquire Tang Xuanzhu!"
He then shifted the topic, "By the way, Qing He, it seems you haven't gone to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to learn from Sect Master Ning recently; has something happened?"
Xue Qinghe answered candidly, "In reply to Father, the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect has many important matters to handle lately, and Sect Master Ning cannot spare himself temporarily, so I haven't disturbed him."
Xue Ye contemplated briefly, "Is it due to the attack matter at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect last time?"
Xue Qinghe nodded affirmatively, "Yes, the abyssal creatures attacked the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, causing considerable damage to the disciples. Currently, both the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect and Hao Tian Clan are quite wary of them!"
The matter of abyssal creatures hasn't spread across all sects yet, otherwise, the entire Tiandou Empire's forces would have big reactions!
Xue Ye sighed, "I have yet to personally witness those abyssal creatures; is their existence really worth such vigilance?"
Though he has heard descriptions, he still felt somewhat puzzled without having seen them himself!
Xue Qinghe hesitated briefly, "Father, what I witnessed with my own eyes indicates that the threats from those abyssal creatures are far greater than ordinary soul beasts!"
"Even those hundred-thousand-year soul beasts may not prevail!"
Xue Ye pondered, "If so, then the imperial palace must strengthen its vigilance again, since those abyssal creatures possess wisdom, then the imperial palace is surely their target too."
Upon learning about this previously, patrol efforts have already been increased, but it seems far from enough!
....
Not long after!
Moon Pavilion!
One of the teachers at Moon Pavilion quickly found Tang Yuehua, "Chief, just now His Majesty Xue Ye sent someone with a message saying he wishes to see you!"
After hearing this, Tang Yuehua frowned slightly, "His Majesty Xue Ye suddenly wants to see me?"
It's indeed somewhat strange, as normally it is he who goes to meet him!
Such situations rarely occur!
Seeing this, the teacher cautiously spoke, "Chief, could it be due to Lord Xue Beng?"
"After all, after agreeing to mentor him, you still refused multiple times!"
"His Majesty Xue Ye might have learned about this and wants to hear your explanation!"
Though it's rumored that Xue Ye doesn't care about this prince Xue Beng, but they have blood relations nonetheless...
Especially lately, the latter's reputation has improved considerably
!
However, Tang Yuehua merely glanced at him, "No, His Majesty Xue Ye isn't that kind of person; he won't call me to account for such trivial matters."
Of course, it's more likely to be unnecessary!
Based on speculation, His Majesty Xue Ye calling on her is probably due to curiosity about why she agreed to mentor Xue Beng!
Upon hearing this, the teacher shut his mouth immediately, "This... I've spoken too much, after all, you know His Majesty Xue Ye better than I!"
"Then... Are you going to the imperial palace next?"
Tang Yuehua almost replied without any hesitation, "Of course."
No matter what, the other is the emperor of the Tiandou Empire, such courtesy must be shown!
If she doesn't go, I'm afraid it would lead to a split between the Hao Tian Clan and the royal household, which is not what she wants to see!
The former didn't refute, merely nodded, "Yes, Chief, I'll arrange to send a notification right away!"
After speaking, he was about to turn and leave...
Yet Tang Yuehua halted him with a sudden reminder, "By the way, ensure to notify Lord Xue Beng, let him not come today."
The former paused, "Then, how to explain to him? If he misunderstands that you deliberately refused, it might..."
Tang Yuehua closed her eyes, "Just be honest, Lord Xue Beng isn't someone who cannot discern the severity of the matter!"
From previous encounters, she has already affirmed Xue Beng's talent!
"Yes, Chief!"
...
Almost simultaneously, Xue Beng received the news from Moon Pavilion...
After carefully reading through, he couldn't help but sigh...
Beside him, Du Gu Bo asked puzzledly, "Lord Xue Beng, what's happened? Why suddenly sigh without reason?"
Xue Beng shook his head, "Nothing, just that there's no need to go to Moon Pavilion today!"
Du Gu Bo's eyes widened in disbelief, "What? Tang Yuehua has refused again, could it be that last time she only entertained Lord Xue Beng, without any real intention to mentor?"
Xue Beng shook his head, denying, "No, it's different this time, Tang Xuanzhu is doing rightly!"
Du Gu Bo seemed to realize that the matter wasn't as he thought, "Lord Xue Beng, what exactly has happened?"
Xue Beng didn't get angry but patiently explained, "This is how it is; Tang Xuanzhu received a summons from Father, so she needs to go to the imperial palace!"
Du Gu Bo squinted his eyes, "Why has His Majesty Xue Ye suddenly summoned Tang Yuehua, could it be because of you, Lord Xue Beng?"
Xue Beng's expression became extremely calm, "Mm, most likely, since Father values Tang Xuanzhu greatly, he might want to understand the situation through her!"
Or perhaps...
Father suspects that I'm using my princely status to force Tang Yuehua's mentorship?
Despite improved reputation, ultimately it still lacks any trust in me!
Though I've already grown accustomed to it!