I really am a Titled Douluo

Several seconds later, Xue Ye's expression turned solemn as he stared intently at Xue Beng...

"Xue Beng, you actually admitted it right in front of me. Do you know what the consequences will be?"

He had thought the latter would immediately try to explain or at least staunchly deny the situation, but who would have thought he would actually admit to it!

Xue Beng took a deep breath and showed no sign of cowardice, "Father, since I have done these things, of course, I will not deny them!"

"However, please believe that I did not do this intentionally, but rather due to my own difficulties!"

Xue Ye let out a cold laugh, "Difficulties??"

"What difficulties can justify your disgrace to the royal household at Heaven Dou Royal Academy??"

Xue Beng's eyes flickered, wanting to explain, but reason told him it was not the time yet!

"Father, your son cannot say."

After all, there might be spies from that impostor around!!

Once they found out that he harbored thoughts of taking over as the Crown Prince, they probably wouldn't sit idly by.

A hint of deep anger spread across Xue Ye's face, "Hahaha, did Xue Xing teach you to say these things too?"

He couldn't imagine how Xue Beng, who barely considered the royal household's dignity and bullied the weak at the academy using his prince's status, could have any unspeakable difficulties!

Probably, it was just something he said deliberately to gain his favor!

To think that he had actually believed that this child was not as rumored!

Xue Beng furrowed his brows, clearly displeased by the previous insult to Xue Xing!

He immediately said with cupped fists, "Father, please do not involve uncle in these matters. He has nothing to do with this!"

Xue Ye, with a fierce slap on his throne, exclaimed, "Xue Beng, are you warning me?? Even Xue Xing wouldn't dare to speak such words in front of me!!"

A chill rose up Xue Beng's back, calming him down!

"Father, please calm your anger. Your son did not mean that. I simply do not want you to misunderstand uncle. He has always been devoted to Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Not good, he had been too emotional just now, to actually say such words in front of his father!

It was already good enough that he hadn't been ordered to leave!

Hearing Xue Beng admitting his mistakes, Xue Ye's anger somewhat subsided...

But still, he gestured dismissively, "Alright, if you have nothing else, you may leave..."

Before he could finish, a soldier burst in, interrupting, "Your Majesty Xue Ye, the Crown Prince requests an audience!"

Xue Ye glanced at the person, "Qing He? That child has also come? Let him in!"

And this raised an ominous premonition in Xue Beng's mind!

Why had Xue Qinghe come?

Especially at a time when his father was most displeased with him!

If he didn't handle things well next, this might be his last time entering the imperial palace!!

As he pondered, Xue Qinghe from outside the imperial palace also stepped in...

He first glanced at Xue Beng with a complex look before bowing to Xue Ye on the throne, "Your son greets Father!"

Xue Ye nodded, "Dispense with the formalities!"

Then, Xue Qinghe knowingly asked, "Father, I didn't expect that my brother would voluntarily visit you at the palace today. Did I interrupt your discussion?"

Although he didn't know what they had discussed, the atmosphere since he entered indicated that the results were clearly not favorable!

Xue Ye had not even spoken yet, but Xue Beng was the first to answer, "Brother, isn't it only right and proper for me to come and visit our father?!"

It was clear from his previous statement he was mocking me for visiting our father only after such a long time!

Xue Qinghe's lips slightly curled, seemingly unwilling to let the other party off the hook…

"Indeed, that's true, but haven't you been staying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy all this time? You've even been living there. To think of visiting our father really surprises me."

Xue Beng clenched his fists but still chose to restrain himself…

"Although I have always been at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and rarely come to the imperial palace, I also deeply miss our father!"

"On the other hand, brother, you choose this time to appear, are you worried about something??"

Xue Ye narrowed his eyes, "Hmm??"

How come I feel that both Xue Qinghe and Xue Beng seem to harbor some hostility towards each other?

After all, they are my children, there shouldn't be such a big rift between them!

With this thought, he promptly intervened to stop their exchange!

"Enough, Qing He, hold back your words!"

"And you, Xue Beng, do you have no respect for your own brother?"

Suddenly, both fell silent…

Finally, it was Xue Qinghe who first explained, "Father, it is my fault for being too petty. It is indeed a good thing that my brother has come to visit you."

Seeing this, Xue Beng also quickly added, "Father, I realize my mistake too, I shouldn't have been rude to my brother!"

Xue Ye slightly nodded, "Knowing your mistake is good. You are all my children, the future pillars of the Tiandou Empire, you must not harm the harmony between each other!"

…

Du Gu Bo glanced at Prince Xue Xing pacing back and forth beside him and couldn't help but ask, "Prince Xue Xing, you seem very worried??"

Xue Xing sighed, "Poison Douluo, how could I not worry? This is the first time Xue Beng has taken the initiative to visit the imperial palace to see his brother since he started studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"If all goes well, perhaps their relationship could thaw from past grievances, but if it doesn't, I'm afraid it will only worsen Xue Beng's situation!"

"What's most important is that this child Xue Beng has a very bad reputation at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I'm not sure whether what I did initially was good or bad!"

He, the brother, values reputation highly!

Even stripping Xue Beng of his prince status is not impossible!

It seems Du Gu Bo could see the other's remorse, and he quickly emphasized, "Prince Xue Xing, you need not blame yourself. If it weren't for everything you've done, Lord Xue Beng might not have even survived until now, let alone reclaim the Crown Prince position in the future!"

"As for the reputation, I believe, it's not something that can't be resolved!"

These words eased Prince Xue Xing's heart a bit, "Poison Douluo, thank you!"

Why am I worrying so much?

Xue Beng is a clever child; I believe that unless something unexpected occurs, he should not stir up his brother's aversion!!

Shaking his head, Xue Xing said in a serious tone, "Poison Douluo, there's something I need you to take care of!"

The fact that Xue Beng is not a prodigal son has already been discovered by that impostor, and hiding it any longer is pointless!

He will still be targeted for assassination!

Rather than continuing as usual, it might be better to restore Xue Beng's reputation to attract his brother's attention!

This way, his situation may be a bit safer!!

Du Gu Bo showed a look of surprise, "Prince Xue Xing, are you thinking…"