Douluo: The Second Lady of the Worship Hall, decisive in killing

After everyone was seated, the banquet officially began.

The maids brought out plates of delicious food and placed them in front of everyone.

Emperor Xueye picked up the wine cup in front of him, took a sip of wine, and looked down at Ye Xi with a gentle gaze.

"Xiao Xi, what do you think of the current Heaven Dou Empire compared to the Star Luo Empire?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xi looked at Emperor Xue Ye in the main seat, tapped the table in front of him lightly with his finger, and his thoughts flashed quickly through his eyes.

Not hearing Ye Xi's reply, Emperor Xue Ye was not in a hurry, but waited quietly.

"Your Majesty, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Ye Xi asked softly.

"Of course it's the truth."

The Snow Night Emperor answered without hesitation.

"Your Majesty, based on the overall results, I personally believe that the Star Luo Empire is a notch stronger than the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Due to the Star Luo Empire's succession system, although it cannot guarantee that every successor will be a wise ruler, it can guarantee that every successor will have the ability and ruthless methods. Moreover, the Star Luo Empire adopts an ruthless system, so the Star Luo Empire has extremely strong control over its vassal states and nobles."

"In contrast, our Heavenly Dou Empire has insufficient control over its vassal states, and it is common for nobles to be decadent and even disregard the law."

"The best example is in Heaven Dou City. The buying and selling of slaves is strictly prohibited by both the two great empires and the Spirit Hall, but the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House..."

Ye Xi didn't continue speaking.

Because there's no need to say it anymore.

After all, the things that were forbidden by the order were already laid bare in the imperial city of the Heavenly Dou Empire, right under Emperor Xue Ye's nose. How could Emperor Xue Ye not know about them?

If things that are explicitly prohibited are already being done openly, what must they be doing in secret?

The Snow Night Emperor remained silent.

He simply swirled his wine glass gently.

He not only knew about the Tian Dou Grand Auction House, but he knew it very well.

Even Prince Xuexing could be considered a regular at the Tiandou Grand Auction House.

Knowing something is one thing, but being able to handle it is another.

The nobles intermarried, creating a complex web of relationships. If this were to be thoroughly investigated, the consequences could be very serious. If not handled properly, it could even cause turmoil throughout the entire Heavenly Dou Empire.

That's why Emperor Xueye chose to turn a blind eye.

"Xiao Xi, you're right. Overall, the Star Luo Empire is indeed stronger than our Heaven Dou Empire."

"I am aware of the problem you mentioned, but I also have concerns and don't know how to handle it. What are your thoughts on this?"

Emperor Xueye put down his wine cup, his expression unusually serious.

Ye Xi was able to build a force comparable to the three upper sects at such a young age, so his own abilities are beyond question. Therefore, Emperor Xueye wanted to see Ye Xi's views on the matter, or whether he had any solutions.

“Your Majesty, in my opinion, the current Heavenly Dou Empire is like a towering tree, while the nobles are like termites that absorb nutrients. Your Majesty can naturally suppress the nobles now.”

"But what about later?"

Even the tallest tree will eventually be drained of its nutrients by termites and collapse.

"As for the solution, I think Your Majesty could appropriately demonstrate a tough stance, suppress the current nobles, and support free spirit masters among the common people."

"Of course, no matter what His Majesty decides, Frost Snow Pavilion will always stand on the side of the royal family."

Ye Xi smiled and looked at Emperor Xue Ye on the main seat.

"Um……"

Emperor Xueye nodded slightly, his eyes darting about.

He was pondering whether the method Ye Xi had mentioned was feasible.

The banquet hall fell silent.

He did not speak again.

Xue Qinghe, Xue Ke, and Ye Xi were quietly enjoying the delicacies before them, while Emperor Xue Ye was deep in thought.

After a while.

Emperor Xueye slightly raised his eyes, his gaze subtly falling on Ye Xi.

After careful consideration, Emperor Xueye felt that Ye Xi's proposed method seemed feasible. Suppressing the current nobles and supporting free spirit masters among the common people, thus maintaining a balance between the two, would greatly alleviate the decadence of the nobility.

As for the unrest caused by suppressing the nobles, Emperor Xueye felt that if all else failed, they should choose to forcibly suppress them and then select capable free spirit masters from among the common people to stabilize the situation.

After all, the current Heavenly Dou Royal Family is not the same as before.

Frost and Snow Pavilion is already their own territory, so the titled Douluo in Frost and Snow Pavilion are also their own people. In addition, with the army of their empire, as long as the nobles dare to resist, they will be forcibly suppressed.

And thought of this.

The Snow Night Emperor's gaze towards Ye Xi softened even more.

Facing the gaze of Emperor Xueye, Ye Xi simply showed a faint smile.

……

sunset.

The banquet did not end until evening.

Ye Xi led Ling Yuan out of the banquet hall, with Xue Qinghe and Xue Ke following beside her.

Just as Xue Ke was about to take Ye Xi's arm, she noticed that Xue Qinghe was looking at her.

Xueke felt somewhat helpless about this.

She was his own sister, but why did Xue Qinghe treat her like a thief?

Walk out of the palace.

Ye Xi paused slightly and turned to look at Xue Qinghe and Xue Ke.

"They've already left the palace."

"No need to send any more."

A smile played on Ye Xi's lips as his gaze swept over Xue Qinghe and Xue Ke.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe nodded gently.

"Okay, then I'll take Xueke back."

As Xue Qinghe spoke, he prepared to leave with Xue Ke.

"Xiao Xi, I'm going to visit Shuangxue Pavilion tomorrow."

Xue Ke said something before walking back to the palace with Xue Qinghe.

Watching the two figures leave, Ye Xi smiled and led Ling Yuan towards the Frost Snow Pavilion.

Walking down the bustling street, Ye Xi's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

Since Snowfield City was her fiefdom, she naturally needed to send people to garrison it. However, Ye Xi was unsure about who to send to garrison Snowfield City.

Back at Frost and Snow Pavilion.

Ye Xi sat down in the main seat of the hall, lost in thought.

After a while.

Ye Xi looked at Ling Yuan behind him.

"Lingyuan, have Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, and Shinian come over here for a moment."

Ye Xi asked softly.

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

Ling Yuan agreed and went to the room in the back hall.

Before long, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Xue Wu, Shi Nian and others came to the hall and respectfully bowed to Ye Xi.

"Bing'er, Yue'er, I have just been granted a fiefdom in Snowfield City. I would like you to go there and garrison it."

"But considering your current strength and the situation in Snowfield City, in addition to you, I will also send people to assist you and protect your safety."

"What do you think?"

Ye Xi asked softly.

(End of this chapter)