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Chapter 204 The Reward Han Feng Desired

"You're so sweet-talking!" Tang Yuehua affectionately pinched Xue Ke's cheek. It was clear that Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua must have known each other for a long time—after all, Xue Qinghe had also studied at Yuexuan.

"It's fine now, but when we get to class, both you and Xiaofeng will have to call me teacher! Understand?!" Tang Yuehua said to Xue Ke solemnly, pretending to be stern.

If possible, Tang Yuehua would certainly prefer Han Feng to call her "sister"—a common trait among women. However, considering Han Feng's relationship with Tang San, as Tang San's aunt, she felt it was more appropriate for Han Feng to call her "auntie."

"Okay!" Xue Ke replied sweetly, her coquettish manner leaving even Qian Renxue and Tang Yuehua helpless.

On the other side, a helpless Qian Renxue could only hand Xue Ke over to Tang Yuehua to deal with, and then walked to Han Feng and Ning Rongrong's side, saying, "Little Feng, Miss Ning, you represented the Heaven Dou Empire and won the championship of this year's Soul Master Competition. Your achievements are outstanding. Father will reward you in a few days. Although it is a bit redundant, I still want to know what kind of reward you both want?"

This question was mainly directed at Han Feng. Given Ning Rongrong's status, there really aren't many things in this world that she can't obtain. Even if there are, the Heaven Dou Empire might not be able to provide them!

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the richest family in the world!

Actually, it was quite difficult on a snowy night. Shrek Academy represented the Heaven Dou Empire and won the Soul Master Competition, so the rewards were definitely substantial.

The problem is that two of Shrek Academy's eight main players disappeared right after their matches. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are from the Star Luo Empire, and Ning Rongrong, as the young sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, can't reward them even if she wants to. So she can only start with the remaining three.

A reward that is too small fails to reflect the imperial majesty; a reward that is too large inevitably invites gossip and slander.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but I don't need it. If Your Majesty really wants to reward me, please reward Shrek Academy!" As expected, Ning Rongrong shook her head directly, indicating that she didn't want anything.

Even if Ning Rongrong said what she wanted, it wouldn't matter, as Xue Ye simply couldn't afford to reward her—Ning Rongrong wanted a second Qiluo Tulip Immortal Item, could the Heaven Dou Empire provide that?

Rather than saying it would be embarrassing, it's better not to mention it at all, to avoid awkwardness for everyone later.

Qian Renxue was not surprised by Ning Rongrong's answer and simply nodded.

However, Ning Rongrong's words gave Qian Renxue another idea—since they couldn't reward Dai Mubai and the others, they could reward Shrek Academy instead!

In this way, no one will say that the Heaven Dou Royal Family is unfair in its rewards and punishments, nor will there be any problem of excessive rewards. In any case, Shrek Academy and the Shrek Eight Monsters share the same fate, so there will be no complaints.

As for why Qian Renxue was needed to devise a solution to this problem...

Xueye has long since stopped interfering in affairs; now, all matters, big and small, of the Heavenly Dou Empire are handled by Qian Renxue!

Then, Qian Renxue looked at Han Feng, waiting for his reply.

"If His Majesty wishes to bestow a reward, then let His Majesty strip Xue Xing of his title of Prince!" Han Feng said calmly when he saw Qian Renxue looking at him.

Whether it was because of himself or because of Sister Qianqian, Han Feng never intended to let Xue Xing go!

Since they've fallen into my hands, they'll naturally pay tenfold!

But to Han Feng's surprise, after he finished speaking, Qian Renxue did not show the embarrassment or smugness he had imagined. Instead, she had a strange look on her face, which left Han Feng completely baffled.

Han Feng admitted that it was indeed a bit excessive to ask Xue Ye to strip his own younger brother of his title, but Han Feng never expected Qian Renxue to agree to it in the first place—isn't that how negotiations work? I first propose a condition that you can't accept, then we bargain and bring the condition down to a level that we can both accept, and in the end, everyone is happy!

But why are you neither refuting nor agreeing, and instead looking at me with such a strange expression?

"This... I'm afraid it will disappoint Xiaofeng!" Qian Renxue blinked and said with a strange expression.

"I don't care if you don't dismiss him, I just hope Your Highness can give us an explanation!" Han Feng quickly chimed in.

Qian Renxue chuckled awkwardly, saying with a wry smile, "It's not what you think. It's just that Xue Xing is already beyond redemption!"

"Nothing can be cut?" After Qian Renxue finished speaking, Han Feng and Ning Rongrong were both stunned and asked in confusion.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue chuckled and said with a sense of satisfaction, "Actually, when my uncle expelled Shrek Academy from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it already aroused Father's dissatisfaction. After that, when the Soul Master Competition started, as your performance became more and more outstanding, Father's dissatisfaction with him also increased day by day, and he specially ordered me to investigate thoroughly."

"What I never expected was that my uncle was so cunning! Not only did he abuse his power, engage in the buying and selling of slaves, and indulge in lust and greed, but he also embezzled public funds to enrich himself and secretly trained many assassins, intending to rebel!"

"These crimes were enough to warrant execution! But my father, mindful of blood ties, spared his life and exiled him to the harsh northern border to serve as a guard!"

As she spoke, Qian Renxue couldn't help but reveal a look of delight!

The so-called crimes of buying and selling slaves, being greedy for power and lustful, or embezzling money are nothing more than the unspoken rules of the aristocratic circle. As the emperor, Xue Ye basically turns a blind eye to them. However, treason is the Achilles' heel of every emperor and is an absolute taboo that cannot be touched. As long as such a crime exists, even if Xue Xing really has all the power and influence, he will not be able to escape his fate!

As for why Xue Xing's soul masters turned into suicide soldiers, and why his trump card against the crown prince became evidence of treason, the sordid details are not for outsiders to know!

Anyway, it was Qian Renxue who investigated the case, Qian Renxue who collected the evidence, and Xueye who trusted Qian Renxue!

After hearing Qian Renxue's explanation, Han Feng also wore a strange expression.

He wondered if they had inadvertently helped Qian Renxue eliminate a major political enemy.

Of course, even if he found out, Han Feng would only sigh. At least regarding Xue Xing, Han Feng had no regrets whatsoever!

Whether it's to deal with Qian Renxue or to deal with the Spirit Empire in the future, Xue Xing is of no use whatsoever. So why should she wrong herself?

"So, Xiao Feng, you should choose another one!" Qian Renxue said to Han Feng, unable to hide her smugness.

If it weren't for the inconvenient time and place, Qian Renxue would have said to Han Feng right now, "See! Isn't your sister amazing?!"

Han Feng pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, Your Majesty, please pardon Sister Qianqian's confinement! I have missed her dearly for many years!"

Back then, Tang San gave him the Crystal King Peony, but Han Feng didn't even have a chance to give it to Sister Qianqian!

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted slightly, her heart filled with both gratitude and a sense of relief.

She was touched that Han Feng hadn't forgotten her, his older sister, and she was also lucky that she had asked him beforehand. If Han Feng had said those words in front of Xue Ye, the consequences would have been unimaginable!

Fortunately, Qian Renxue guessed that Han Feng could only ask Xue Xing and herself for something, so she asked this question just in case.

"This..." Qian Renxue deliberately feigned difficulty, hesitating to speak.

Han Feng raised an eyebrow: "Not even this?"

"It's not that it's impossible. Since this is Xiao Feng's request, it's naturally not entirely unacceptable. However, Father's word is law. If we were to ask Father to retract his decree in front of everyone, I'm afraid..." Qian Renxue frowned, then leaned closer to Han Feng and whispered in his ear, "Xiao Feng, you understand the matter of the royal family's reputation!"

Han Feng clicked his tongue. To be honest, he didn't know much about the Heaven Dou royal family. After all, the original work only mentioned it briefly, and Emperor Xue Ye was only mentioned in passing. Han Feng had no idea what kind of person Xue Ye was.

In Han Feng's memory, the Heaven Dou royal family had never had much face—they had been infiltrated by the Spirit Hall so much, what face did they have left?

But after all, Qianqian was a member of the Heavenly Dou royal family, and Han Feng didn't want Xueye to harbor resentment towards her because of this.

For a moment, Han Feng couldn't help but feel irritated.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue quickly said, "However, this is not impossible!"

"As long as you don't mention it to Father, even if Qianqian leaves the palace, he'll probably just turn a blind eye. It's just a matter of face, nothing serious!"

Hearing Qian Renxue say this, Han Feng calmed down, nodded, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Xue!"

In Han Feng's opinion, this was probably just another tactic by Qian Renxue to win him over. However, Han Feng didn't care. As long as he could see Sister Qianqian, he was too lazy to bother with Qian Renxue's little tricks.

Little did she know that Qian Renxue was also breathing a sigh of relief!

(End of this chapter)