svetikya Chapter 76 The Hidden Purpose
Chapter 76 The Hidden Purpose
Chapter 76 The Hidden Purpose
"Who are you? What's going on?"
Liu Erlong asked coldly.
Xue Qinghe immediately stood up, bowed slightly, and said in a gentle tone, "Dean Liu, I am Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. I am truly sorry to have startled you."
Liu Erlong frowned, his face showing displeasure: "Hmph, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire? What am I doing here?"
"Dean Liu, this is all a misunderstanding," Xue Qinghe explained helplessly.
"It was that chubby Ma Hongjun who orchestrated all of this. He used some unknown means to bring you here and even tried to put my fourth brother, Xue Beng, in such an embarrassing situation."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong's eyes grew even colder: "Ma Hongjun? Why would he do this?"
"Dean Liu, that Ma Hongjun is always causing trouble." Xue Qinghe looked at Liu Erlong earnestly.
"He knew Xue Beng's identity and wanted to use her to achieve his ulterior motives. Xue Beng was naive and was deceived by him, almost causing a disaster."
Liu Erlong scoffed dismissively: "Xue Beng is naive? He's a notorious playboy, would he be so easily fooled?"
"Dean Liu, you are unaware of this." Xue Qinghe sighed, "Although Xue Beng has some playful habits, he is not inherently bad. Ma Hongjun is extremely cunning."
"He deliberately tried to lure Xue Beng with novel and interesting things, and then described you as an angel descended from heaven in front of Xue Beng, making Xue Beng momentarily infatuated. But I can guarantee that Xue Beng had no malicious intent; he was just misled by that chubby boy."
Liu Erlong sneered: "Hmph, no matter what, the avalanche can't escape responsibility."
"Dean Liu, you're right." Xue Qinghe lowered his head in self-reproach. "It's my fault for not disciplining Xue Beng properly, which led him into this mess. I've already reprimanded him severely and told him to go back and reflect on his actions."
Liu Erlong's gaze remained full of suspicion: "You just let him go like that?"
"Dean Liu, I sent him back to handle some follow-up matters, to prevent this matter from being exploited by those with ulterior motives and causing unnecessary trouble," Xue Qinghe quickly explained.
"I have ordered him to stop associating with Ma Hongjun and to stay in the palace to reflect on his mistakes."
Liu Erlong was silent for a moment, then said, "I want to deal with Ma Hongjun personally."
Xue Qinghe paused for a moment, then said:
"Dean Liu, it is perfectly reasonable for you to deal with Ma Hongjun. However, we don't know where he has gone. I have sent people to search everywhere, but there is still no news. But don't worry, once we find him, I will bring him to you for you to deal with as you see fit."
Liu Erlong looked at Xue Qinghe, seemingly judging the truthfulness of his words: "You'd better keep your word."
"Dean Liu, I will definitely do it." Xue Qinghe said with a determined look.
"I know this matter has caused you great trouble, and to express my apologies, I would like to give you a gift."
As he spoke, Xue Qinghe took out an exquisite sachet from his bosom and handed it to Liu Erlong:
"Dean Liu, this sachet is made with a variety of rare spices and has a calming effect. I hope it can bring you some comfort."
Liu Erlong didn't reach out to take it, but simply said, "Do you think a sachet can make up for the grievances I've suffered?"
"Dean Liu, I understand this is far from enough." Xue Qinghe placed the sachet on the small table beside the bed.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation. I know that words and gifts cannot truly dispel your displeasure, but I hope that my actions will show you my sincerity."
Liu Erlong glanced at the sachet on the table and said coldly, "Your sincerity? Hmph, you royals are all talk and no action."
Xue Qinghe said sincerely, "Dean Liu, I know that words alone are not enough to convince you. I assure you that I will keep an eye on this matter until I give you a satisfactory explanation."
"Ma Hongjun and Xue Beng have known each other for some time now. I was busy with government affairs before and did not notice his ill intentions. It was my oversight."
Liu Erlong frowned and said, "Ma Hongjun is my wife's student. I thought that although he was a bit mischievous, he wouldn't do something like this. I never expected him to be so audacious as to use an avalanche to scheme against me."
A barely perceptible glint flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes as he said:
"So he was Dean Liu's wife's student. No wonder he came up with such a dirty trick. Dean Liu, I understand your anger right now. If I were you, I would definitely teach that fat kid a lesson too."
Liu Erlong snorted coldly: "Hmph, once I find him, I'll definitely ask him what his true intentions are."
Xue Qinghe nodded and said, "Dean Liu, I will send more people to search for Ma Hongjun. If he dares to show up again, we will not let him escape. By the way, Dean Liu, are you feeling unwell? I can immediately summon the imperial physician to treat you."
Liu Erlong waved her hand: "No need, I'm not that delicate. I'd like to know, is this how the royal family of your Heavenly Dou Empire indulges its children's reckless behavior?"
"Dean Liu, that's not the case at all," Xue Qinghe quickly explained.
"Avalanche's actions this time have also deeply saddened me. He has completely disregarded all the teachings I have given him."
"I have decided that after this matter has calmed down, I will arrange for him to have a stricter teacher so that he can properly learn royal etiquette and the way of governing the country, and never let him have the opportunity to do such an absurd thing again."
Liu Erlong glanced at Xue Qinghe and said, "I hope you can keep your word. If he dares to commit another offense, it won't be that simple."
Xue Qinghe said with a serious expression, "Dean Liu, rest assured, I swear on the fate of the Tiandou Empire that if Xue Beng dares to do such an offensive thing to you again, I will not let him off easily."
Liu Erlong remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Your Highness, are you going to such lengths to explain because you truly care about me, or are you afraid that I will publicize this matter and damage the reputation of your royal family?"
Xue Qinghe looked at Liu Erlong with a calm expression and said, "Dean Liu, I admit that I am indeed worried that this matter will affect the reputation of the royal family if it gets out, but I feel more guilty for you. You are an innocent person, but you have been dragged into this storm. I sincerely hope to make up for the grievances you have suffered."
Liu Erlong narrowed his eyes slightly: "Hmph, I hope you're sincere. Then tell me, besides finding Ma Hongjun, what other way do you have to make up for my losses?"
After thinking for a moment, Xue Qinghe said, "Dean Liu, I can provide you with some resources to help you develop in the field you are interested in."
"Whether it's your personal needs or the needs of the college you manage, I can do my best to meet them. For example, rare books, teaching equipment, or financial support."
Liu Erlong said dismissively, "Do you think I would covet these things?"
Xue Qinghe quickly said, "Dean Liu, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to express my apology in this way. If you have any other requests, as long as they don't violate my principles, I will do my best to fulfill them."
Liu Erlong stared at "Xue Qinghe" and said, "Then I do have something I need your help with."
(End of this chapter)