Chapter 168 You weren't there for our wedding last night, so I had to take your place in the bridal chamber
"Alright!"
Seeing his grandson being treated like a child, Dugu Bo couldn't help but step forward and say, "You all stay home and cultivate properly, stop making trouble, I'm going out to kill someone!"
Dugu Bo is a man of his word!
After only one night away, the next day news came that the Fourth Prince had died in an avalanche, and that he had died on a woman's belly!
He died so quietly, so utterly disgraced!
When the news reached the palace, Prince Xue Xing concealed it from the ailing Emperor Xue Ye. Prince Xue Xing's face was grim, his heart sinking, and he murmured, "I never imagined that supporting Xue Qinghe back then would... Alas~ I've truly shot myself in the foot!"
With Xue Qinghe's current power and the support of Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo, there is no doubt that he will ascend the throne and become emperor!
Over the years, Prince Xue Xing has been looking for an opportunity to support Xue Beng, but Qian Renxue has not given him the slightest chance!
"Sigh~" Prince Xue Xing sighed again, muttering to himself, "Why can't you tolerate Xue Beng? He poses no threat to your throne!"
As Prince Xue Xing was sighing, a eunuch quietly entered Emperor Xue Ye's bedchamber and casually mentioned that Xue Beng had died in an avalanche on a woman's stomach!
In an instant!
Emperor Xue Ye spat out a mouthful of blood, which was reddish-black, clearly a symptom of poisoning.
As a result, Emperor Xue Ye, who was already hanging on by a thread, was now barely breathing.
"His Majesty!!"
When Prince Xue Xing heard that his elder brother was dying, he rushed over.
Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand and said, "Tell me clearly what's going on with the Fourth Prince! Don't hide anything!"
Prince Xue Xing did not describe the details of Xue Beng's death, but instead analyzed the situation, saying, "I believe this matter is not simple!"
"Not simple? You mean someone killed him?"
"Um!"
Emperor Xue Ye frowned and asked, "Then who do you say it was? Cough cough cough~~~"
Prince Xue Xing dared not speak!
Now, of Emperor Xue Ye's four sons, only one remains, and the suspect is obvious.
After coughing violently, Emperor Xue Ye shook his head and said, "No! It's not him! I only have a few days left to live. In a month or six months, he will inherit my throne! He has countless capable ministers and generals assisting him, and the Crown Princess's grandfather, Dugu Bo, supports him. Moreover, their wedding is approaching! No one can threaten Qinghe's throne! Why would he..."
Why would he bother with all that?
Before Emperor Xue Ye could finish speaking, Prince Xue Xing naturally understood what he wanted to say.
Prince Xue Xing couldn't understand it either.
If it weren't for the fact that Xue Qinghe has become increasingly close to Spirit Hall over the years, he would definitely be a staunch supporter of Xue Qinghe!
After a long while, although the matter was thus closed, a thorn remained in Emperor Xue Ye's heart. He thought to himself, 'Is Qinghe even unwilling to wait this little bit longer? Back then, in Canghai and Luochuan...'
"Cough cough cough~~~"
After another bout of violent coughing, Emperor Xue Ye drank a bowl of calming soup and fell asleep with a solemn expression.
Time slips away quietly, day by day.
Spirit Hall was making intensive preparations for the Soul Master army. Bibi Dong personally came to the Hall of Worship, where all the major priests were present.
Bibi Dong ignored the fact that several high-ranking priests had gone out before and directly stated her purpose: Operation Soul Hunting!
Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment and then said, "This matter needs to wait!"
"Wait? How long do we have to wait?"
"In another half month, it will be the day Xue'er marries Dugu Yan, and Xue Ye's days are numbered. At that time, it will be natural for her to inherit the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire! In the meantime, it is best not to cause any unforeseen complications!"
"Marriage? Wedding?" Bibi Dong fell silent. If it were a real wedding, Bibi Dong might have some emotional fluctuations!
But, to ask her daughter Qian Renxue to marry a woman? Bibi Dong remained completely unfazed!
After pondering for a long time, Qian Daoliu tentatively said, "I recently discovered a promising talent! His talent is more than enough to match Xue'er with him, and I intend to bring Xue'er and him together! After all, you are Xue'er's mother, so I would like to ask for your opinion?"
"Is it a man?"
"Pfft~" Golden Crocodile Douluo spat out a mouthful of tea. Under the strange gazes of everyone, he quickly waved his hand and said, "Sorry, sorry! Please continue."
Qian Daoliu: "..."
Qian Daoliu never expected Bibi Dong to ask about gender. He thought to himself, 'Has Bibi Dong been spending too much time with Yue Guan and lost her mind?'
Bibi Dong glanced sideways at Golden Crocodile Douluo and sneered, "I don't care about this! I just want to know when the Soul Hunting Plan will begin! Who from your Hall of Worship will be involved in the operation? To ensure everything goes smoothly, Golden Crocodile, you also need to contribute!"
Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo remained silent and looked at Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu could only return to the previous topic: "Let's wait until Xue'er officially takes over the Heaven Dou Empire! At that time, the disappearance of Blue Lightning and Seven Treasure will make people's hearts even more focused on Xue'er!"
"Hmph!"
Bibi Dong snorted coldly and turned to leave.
After Bibi Dong left, Azure Luan Douluo asked, "Big brother, after the young master inherited the Heaven Dou Empire, when will she be allowed to return to begin the divine trial?"
"Let's wait until everything is back on track!"
...
Two weeks later, the wedding took place as scheduled.
Everything went smoothly, except for one person standing in the corner, his face full of disappointment, his thoughts unreadable.
When an elder in the family saw this, he comforted him, saying, "Xiao Tian, don't be discouraged. Some people... are destined not to be with us."
Feng Xiaotian: "???"
"Second Grand Uncle, what are you saying?"
The second great-uncle, his back hunched, patted Feng Xiaotian on the shoulder and comforted him, "I understand! I understand everything!"
The next day, when the second great-uncle got up for a morning stroll, he happened to see Dugu Yan quietly leaving Feng Xiaotian's room.
Instantly, the second great-uncle stared wide-eyed in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost!
"Why...why did the Crown Princess leave Xiao Feng's room so early in the morning? That's strange! The Crown Princess had her wedding last night...why would she be here?"
At the same time.
Dugu Yan quietly returned to the Crown Prince's residence. Under the watchful eyes of Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo, she quietly pushed open the window and climbed inside.
"Who?"
Qian Renxue suddenly exclaimed, jumped up, and put on her clothes.
"It's me...it's my...brother? What are you doing here?" Dugu Yan looked at Dugu Lin, who was wearing pajamas on the bed, in surprise, her face full of shock!
Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed slightly as memories flooded her mind!
Last night, Qian Renxue drank too much, and after being helped into the room by Dugu Lin, she pulled Dugu Lin onto the bed!
Dugu Lin was initially unwilling, but after Qian Renxue removed her disguise, he became more proactive.
Dugu Lin smiled awkwardly, then his expression changed, and he said, "You weren't here for the wedding last night, so I had to go to the bridal chamber in your place!"
Dugu Yan: "???"
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