Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

A glint of light flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes. "Since she has a preference, that is her weakness, and also the fulcrum we can leverage."

"This……"

Qian Renxue looked at Ning Fengzhi with some hesitation and embarrassment.

"Teacher, isn't this a breach of propriety? If Father finds out, or if Lady Eva turns around and accuses us, I'm afraid..."

Qian Renxue was somewhat worried that if such despicable methods were exposed, it would severely damage her reputation.

Moreover, the object was the emperor's favorite concubine, which was too risky!

Ning Fengzhi had anticipated Xue Qinghe's concerns. He looked at Qian Renxue and said, "Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. If we can use this to stabilize Eva and eliminate her potential threat to the Crown Prince's position, some extraordinary measures are worth trying."

Qian Renxue wanted to refuse Ning Fengzhi's suggestion, but after a moment of silence, she slowly nodded.

"Teacher, your words of advice are deeply appreciated. I, Qinghe, am grateful for your guidance, but what about this candidate?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, his gaze fixed on Qian Renxue.

Looking into Ning Fengzhi's eyes, Qian Renxue had a strange, bad feeling.

Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, and his tone became extremely serious.

"Qinghe, as the Crown Prince, you bear the future of the empire on your shoulders. Any factor that may shake the foundation of the nation must be nipped in the bud at any cost, or turned into our own. Lady Eva is now favored by the Emperor and her power is firmly established; conventional methods are unlikely to shake her."

Qian Renxue nodded, agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's point of view.

"In terms of appearance and temperament, Qinghe, you are gentle and refined, handsome and extraordinary. Although you are not as stunningly beautiful as Lady Eva, you are still a dragon among men, with your own unique charm. Looking at the entire Tiandou City, there are probably very few young men who are more outstanding and of higher status than you, Qinghe."

In Chapter 23, Qian Renxue was somewhat at a loss.

Qian Renxue instantly understood Ning Fengzhi's thoughts and the person he favored.

She felt it was somewhat absurd.

Should she be sent to seduce the favored concubine on a snowy night? Should she be sent to use her good looks to seduce him?

Qian Renxue really wanted to agree.

Agree? Bullshit! She doesn't want to go at all.

She was already in a terrible situation, having come to the Heavenly Dou Empire as an undercover agent at such a young age and disguising herself as a man. Now, she's being forced to seduce women!

"What does the teacher mean?"

Qian Renxue tentatively opened her mouth.

She thought that she might have misunderstood Ning Fengzhi's meaning.

However, Ning Fengzhi's next words completely shattered Qian Renxue's wishful thinking.

"Qinghe, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. For the sake of the empire and the stability of your position as crown prince, what do a few personal sacrifices matter? Besides..."

Ning Fengzhi smiled, revealing an expression that said he understood.

"That Lady Eva is a beauty of unparalleled grace and charm, a rare gem in the world. If you could win her favor and engage in some superficial pleasantries with her, it might not be a bad thing for you. Dying under a peony is a romantic death, it's just a matter of each getting what they want."

"puff--!"

Qian Renxue had just picked up her teacup and taken a sip when she heard Ning Fengzhi's words and immediately spat it out.

The spray landed squarely on Ning Fengzhi's face.

"teacher!"

Qian Renxue quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe the tea off Ning Fengzhi's face.

"It's alright."

Ning Fengzhi waved to Qian Renxue and took out a handkerchief to wipe the tea off his face.

"Qinghe has lost his composure."

Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly, and a blush rose to her cheeks.

She took a deep breath. "Teacher, how...how could you let Qinghe do such a thing! What about Father Emperor? What about the dignity of the royal family? If this gets out, how can Qinghe face the court?"

Qian Renxue's reaction was consistent with the impression Xue Qinghe had left on people in the past.

Ning Fengzhi would find it strange if he agreed at this moment.

He had long anticipated Xue Qinghe's strong reaction.

Ning Fengzhi sighed and looked at Qian Renxue with concern.

"Qinghe! Calm down, sit down!"

After Qian Renxue managed to suppress her excitement and sat down again, Ning Fengzhi spoke earnestly once more.

"Face? Qinghe, remember this. Before supreme power, before the life and death of the empire, personal face, even temporary humiliation, can be abandoned. Throughout history, how many great rulers have endured humiliation and countless sufferings? Compared to them, what is this?"

Ning Fengzhi stared intently at Xue Qinghe.

"Besides, this doesn't mean you have to actually do anything immoral. It's just a matter of going along with Eva and being a temporary expedient."

"It's about using her weaknesses to get close to her, understand her, and even control her. As long as you have the country and the future imperial ambitions in your heart, a little bit of playing along is just a means to an end."

"As long as we can eventually bring her to our side, or at least stop her from being a threat to the Crown Prince, then everything we've done so far will be worth it."

History only remembers the achievements of the victors!

Ning Fengzhi's words were filled with his infatuation with Xue Qinghe and his ruthless political nature.

In Ning Fengzhi's view, Xue Qinghe's attempt to seduce Eva was not a humiliation.

A stunning beauty in her prime, countless men in Tiandou City desire to have her.

Now, Xue Qinghe has this opportunity. He can not only get intimate with this beauty, but also gain enormous benefits through her.

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Lady Eva's charm is indeed irresistible. To be able to kiss her would be an irresistible temptation and enjoyment for any man. Qinghe, you are a man too, you should understand."

There was an indescribable meaning in Ning Fengzhi's tone, as if he himself was also longing for Eva.

Ning Fengzhi's last words, "You are a man too," pierced Qian Renxue's heart.

She felt a strong sense of nausea and anger that almost shattered her facade.

But reason prevailed in the end, and she lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly.

In Ning Fengzhi's view, Xue Qinghe is currently engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.

But only Qian Renxue knew that at this moment, she harbored a cold killing intent towards Ning Fengzhi.

After a long time, so long that the air almost seemed to freeze, she slowly raised her head.

A trace of struggle and humiliation still lingered on Qian Renxue's face, but deep in her eyes lay a heavy and resolute expression of being persuaded.

"What the teacher said makes perfect sense. It's just that Qinghe is too fixated on the details."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "For the sake of the nation and the stability of the country, Qinghe is willing to sacrifice himself for the country."

Qian Renxue's current state perfectly matched the impression he left on Ning Fengzhi when he disguised himself as Xue Qinghe, so Ning Fengzhi did not feel anything unusual.

A look of satisfaction and approval appeared in his eyes, and then he patted the crown prince's shoulder heavily.

"Good! Qinghe! Your ability to be so understanding and tolerant is a blessing to the empire. This matter needs careful consideration, and we must ensure that it is handled flawlessly and without leaving a trace."

"I will arrange everything for you and create opportunities. Remember, your goal is to gain her trust, find out her background, and influence her decisions when necessary! Not to become obsessed with her."

"I understand," Qian Renxue replied respectfully.

Ning Fengzhi and Qian Renxue stopped talking and skipped the topic. After chatting for a while, Qian Renxue left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Qian Renxue returned to her residence.

Although Qian Renxue is currently disguised as Xue Qinghe, who is in her teens, she herself is only 10 years old.

She was the most outstanding descendant of the six-winged angel clan, with an innate full soul power of level 20. Logically speaking, she should have been cultivating diligently in Wuhun City, striving to undergo the divine test as soon as possible.

However, Qian Renxue has different parents; her father, Qian Xunji, and her mother, Bibi Dong, have a very poor relationship.

This also led to Bibi Dong's extremely bad attitude towards her, in order to make Bibi Dong look at her with new eyes.

She then proposed to her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, that she become an undercover agent in the Tiandou Empire.

Qian Daoliu's first reaction upon hearing Qian Renxue's plan was to refuse, after all, a genius with 20 innate soul power should not waste his mind on such trivial matters.

However, at Qian Renxue's request and with a guarantee that he would not neglect his cultivation, Qian Daoliu agreed to Qian Renxue's plan.

Now, Qian Renxue has been disguised as Xue Qinghe for some time.

Although she could perfectly disguise herself as a teenage boy, she was still a girl at heart.

Qian Renxue is now at a loss as to how to seduce a woman.

Chapter 24 Eva and Cinderella

Deep within the palace, in a dimly lit sleeping quarters.

The magic mirror floated in front of Eva, clearly reflecting everything that happened in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's study.

"Pfft..."

Watching Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe's conversation, Eva first couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle, which then grew louder and louder until it turned into an uncontrollable maniacal laugh.

"Hahahaha! Seduction, let the Crown Prince seduce me."

"Hahahaha! Ning Fengzhi, Ning Fengzhi, I really overestimated you. For the sake of power, you actually came up with such a despicable... yet brilliant idea. It's really too interesting."

Eva laughed so hard she was shaking, and tears were almost streaming down her face.

She reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her face showing undisguised interest.

Eva refocused her gaze on the magic mirror, looking at Xue Qinghe who had his head down, and her red lips curved into a bewitching and playful smile.

"Sacrifice for the country? Endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens?"

She gave a soft hum, the last syllable of her voice carrying a seductive tremor, "Tsk, what a fine script, Your Highness~"

Eva's eyes gleamed with excitement.

She originally thought that Tian Dou's daily life was a bit boring and was preparing to find some fun to enjoy her life.

But before he even started looking for fun, fun came looking for him first.

"Interesting, very interesting. This is a million times more interesting than a simple 'handsome man' scheme."

She looked at Xue Qinghe's handsome profile in the mirror, her finger lightly touching her red lips, her smile like a blooming poppy, dangerous yet captivating.

"Since your good teacher has delivered this handsome man to my doorstep, how could I possibly refuse such a kind offer?"

Eva stretched lazily, her tone carrying a languid anticipation.

"Come, let me see how our Crown Prince, who has endured humiliation and hardship, intends to use his charm."

"I can't wait to be the star of this show!"

"Seriously, just thinking about it makes my heart itch!"

……

The Heavenly Dou Empire, Fasno Province.

Ever since Tang Hao led Cinderella and Tang San out of that valley, they have been running at full speed.

He had no destination and no direction.

At this moment, Tang Hao was just a soulless shell, supported only by his muscle memory and a deep-seated hatred as he continued to flee.

He was fast, but he seemed unsteady and unsteady, as if he might fall over at any moment.

“A-Gin…A-Gin…”

Tang Hao's eyes were vacant, and he would occasionally call out "A Yin" as if A Yin were still alive.

He felt no physical fatigue, only an overwhelming sadness.

Cinderella's small body swayed violently in Tang Hao's arms.

She struggled to grasp the inner wall of the cocoon with her small hands, her large blue eyes filled with helplessness and despair.

"It's been a whole day! A whole day!"

Cinderella was internally ranting about Tang Hao.