After returning to Heaven Dou City, Ye Xi had Tian Yue return to the residence first, then took Ling Yuan and headed to the Tiandou Royal Palace.
Upon arriving at the palace, seeing the guards patrolling on both sides, Ye Xi was just about to state her identity and the purpose of her visit when she saw the guards on both sides voluntarily clear a path.
"Young Miss, His Highness the Crown Prince has given instructions that if you come, there is no need to report, and you may proceed directly to His Highness the Crown Prince's palace."
The guard commander came before Ye Xi, revealed a gentle smile, and made a gesture of invitation.
"Then I will trouble you, Commander."
After Ye Xi politely replied, she walked into the palace.
The guard commander led the way in front.
The group arrived unimpeded in front of the Crown Prince's palace. Just as the guard commander was about to step forward to announce them, the palace doors opened, and the figure of Xue Qinghe walked out from within.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The guard commander bowed respectfully to Xue Qinghe.
"Mm, you may withdraw."
Xue Qinghe waved his hand lightly, signaling for the guard commander to withdraw, then turned his gaze toward Ye Xi.
"Ye Xi, come in and sit."
Xue Qinghe made a gesture of invitation.
"I apologize for disturbing you, Xue Qinghe."
Ye Xi nodded with a smile, then walked directly into the palace.
Inside the palace, Ye Xi and Xue Qinghe sat opposite each other, while Ling Yuan stood silently behind Ye Xi.
"This is my territory, there is no need to be so reserved."
"Let's have some pastries first; I will go find Emperor Xue Ye later."
Xue Qinghe pushed the pastries in front of Ye Xi, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.
"I really am a little hungry."
Ye Xi picked up a piece of pastry, placed it in her mouth, and began to taste it carefully.
"Then eat more; if it's not enough, I will have someone get more."
Xue Qinghe reached out, picked up a cup, and poured a glass of water for Ye Xi to prevent her from choking later.
About twenty minutes later, Xue Qinghe looked at the satiated Ye Xi and stood up from his seat.
"Wait for me here; I am going to the main hall to find Emperor Xue Ye."
As his voice fell, Xue Qinghe walked out of the palace and headed toward the main hall where Emperor Xue Ye was located.
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The main hall of the palace.
Emperor Xue Ye, who was sitting on the main seat handling state affairs, looked up at Xue Qinghe as he walked in, and a smile could not help but appear on his face.
"Greetings, Father Emperor."
Xue Qinghe bowed respectfully to Emperor Xue Ye on the main seat.
"Rise."
"Qinghe, what business does that little girl Ye Xi have with you?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked while continuing to handle state affairs.
"Father Emperor, it is like this."
"Ye Xi wants to establish a faction, but some of the good locations in Heaven Dou City have already been occupied by various large and small Sects, so she came to ask me to see if I have any solutions."
"Establishing a faction?"
"With a Titled Douluo holding down the fort, she certainly has the capital to establish a faction."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded gently, a hint of contemplation appearing in his eyes.
Xue Qinghe stood quietly below, not making a sound to disturb him.
After a while, Emperor Xue Ye asked softly: "Qinghe, what is your opinion on this matter?"
Emperor Xue Ye put down the state affairs in his hands and looked at Xue Qinghe with an inquiring gaze.
"Father Emperor, I think we can help with this matter."
"This is an excellent opportunity to win her over. Our Royal Family already has some good locations in our hands. Letting her choose one at will and allocating the place for her to establish a faction is a matter with a hundred benefits and no harm."
"By then, if she agrees, she will naturally owe our Royal Family a favor; if she doesn't, our Royal Family will have no loss."
While Xue Qinghe was explaining his views, he was also constantly paying attention to Emperor Xue Ye's expression.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye did not give an immediate reply, but began to think seriously.
Although he thought what Xue Qinghe said was very good, Emperor Xue Ye felt that there was still more room for maneuvering in this matter, which could allow their Heaven Dou Royal Family to gain greater benefits.
"Qinghe, what you said is very good, but it is still not comprehensive enough."
"Since she wants to establish a faction, what she lacks is naturally not just a place to establish a faction, but also various resources needed to establish a faction, and these are all things we can provide."
"When you go back later, you can tell her that our Royal Family can provide her with a place to establish a faction, as well as various resources needed, but when our Royal Family needs help, she must also do her best to help our Heaven Dou Royal Family."
As Emperor Xue Ye spoke, his gaze kept scanning Xue Qinghe, as if he was thinking about something.
Listening to Emperor Xue Ye's words, joy could not help but arise in Xue Qinghe's heart, but looking at Emperor Xue Ye's thoughtful appearance, he did not rush to give a reply, but quietly waited for Emperor Xue Ye's follow-up.
"Qinghe, I have another idea, but I need to ask for your opinion first."
Emperor Xue Ye took a deep breath, and his voice became very serious.
"Father Emperor, what idea? Just say it."
Xue Qinghe's expression became serious, assuming an appearance of listening attentively.
"Qinghe, what do you think of that little girl Ye Xi?"
Emperor Xue Ye asked earnestly.
"Ye Xi?"
"What do you mean, what do I think of her?"
Xue Qinghe blinked, feeling a bit unable to keep up with Emperor Xue Ye's train of thought.
"Qinghe, I see that although Ye Xi is still young now, there is no need to mention her appearance; she will definitely be a rare beauty in the future."
"And her talent is also good. If possible, you can develop things in the direction of a Crown Princess."
Emperor Xue Ye's gaze was very serious, watching Xue Qinghe quietly.
He felt that this idea of his was very good. If Xue Qinghe could really succeed, then the resources their Royal Family paid would come back after going around in a circle, and they would also gain a faction, as well as the support of the faction behind Ye Xi.
Even if it doesn't work out, their Heaven Dou Royal Family can still gain Ye Xi's favor. When Ye Xi really establishes a faction, this favor will be of great use.
So no matter how Emperor Xue Ye calculated it, it would not be a loss.
"Father Emperor, I think this matter might not be very appropriate."
"I am almost ten years older than Ye Xi; this matter seems unlikely to work."
After a dry cough, Xue Qinghe spoke to decline.
"Qinghe, age is not a problem."
"I think you can give it a try. Ye Xi is young now, and your relationship with her is quite good. There is no harm in trying, and even if it doesn't work out, it doesn't matter."
Emperor Xue Ye's voice was full of seriousness.
Although he also knew that the age gap between Xue Qinghe and Ye Xi was slightly large, there was no help for it; Emperor Xue Ye only had two sons now, Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng.
The age gap with Xue Beng was much smaller, but thinking about the things Xue Beng had done in the past, as well as Xue Beng's reputation, Emperor Xue Ye did not even consider Xue Beng as an option.