After hearing this, Du Gu Bo frowned, couldn't help but say, "Prince Xue Xing, do you mean that the recent failure to recruit excellent students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and even some voluntarily quitting the academy, is due to Xue Qinghe's handiwork?"
"But isn't this a bit exaggerated? Even if the true identity of the other party is unknown, achieving this is certainly not simple!"
Beside him, Xue Beng also felt it made sense and echoed, "Yeah, uncle, I also think this possibility is low. Could it be a major issue with Heaven Dou Royal Academy's operation?"
Neither of them felt this matter was related to Xue Qinghe!
After all, Heaven Dou Royal Academy has been declining year after year!
Perhaps the former's pressure during this period was too great and mistakenly thought it was Xue Qinghe's doing, adding unnecessary worries!
However, Xue Xing shook his head and said with an unwavering gaze, "No, impossible. Since I've been managing Heaven Dou Royal Academy, this problem has never occurred."
"Surely someone is causing chaos behind the scenes, specifically targeting Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it can only be that impostor Xue Qinghe!"
If it's just a normal drop in enrollment rate, that's understandable, but with so many students voluntarily choosing to leave, it's a significant issue!
Not to mention, a large portion of them are Royal Nobles!!
Upon hearing this, Du Gu Bo began to ponder, "But what is Xue Qinghe's motive for doing this? Simply reducing the number of academy students shouldn't be meaningful."
The former won't say such things out of thin air; there must be thorough consideration!
Xue Beng remained silent but was deep in thought...
After several seconds, he exclaimed, "Wait, I think I understand Xue Qinghe's purpose for doing this now."
Du Gu Bo was somewhat baffled, couldn't even see the significance of what the other party was doing, yet the former did!
Thinking of this, he hurriedly said, "Lord Xue Beng, can you explain in detail?"
Xue Beng nodded slightly and spoke his understanding without hesitation, "The impostor brother deliberately arranged people to disrupt Heaven Dou Royal Academy, causing a drastic drop in enrollment rate. It's not just to reduce the number of students joining the academy!"
"But to attract Father's attention!"
Then, he looked towards Xue Xing, "Uncle, I shouldn't be wrong, right?"
The latter was a bit surprised but still nodded, "Xue Beng, continue."
Xue Beng then continued, "Once Father notices issues within Heaven Dou Royal Academy and they are not resolved promptly, the first to be held accountable will be Uncle!"
"The result of this can only be one—revoking the management rights over Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
"At that time, though Uncle is a prince, he will have no power, and we will be completely passive!"
The reason he is still alive now is precisely due to relying on Prince Xue Xing's power for protection!
Otherwise, he would have been assassinated countless times by now!
Xue Xing couldn't help but cast an admiring glance, "Not bad, Xue Beng, I didn't expect you to think this far!"
"That impostor, knowing he can't act within the imperial palace, shifted his attention to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which means targeting me!"
Du Gu Bo couldn't help but draw a sharp breath, "Hiss, didn't expect the impostor's thoughts are so meticulous, actually wanting to make Prince Xue Xing lose power!"
"If we fall for his trap, I'm afraid we won't be able to resist afterward!"
Xue Beng's eyes flickered, and he asked again, "Uncle, do you have a solution?"
He had expected a positive answer!
But reality was unexpected!
Seeing Xue Xing helplessly shaking his head, "Currently, it's unclear what the impostor is doing secretly, so I can't stop it!"
Du Gu Bo then suggested, "Prince Xue Xing, why not directly report the situation to His Majesty Xue Ye?"
Xue Xing decisively interrupted, "No, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is under my management, and if I can't handle this, letting brother handle it... the consequences... need no explanation from me, you also know."
Du Gu Bo clenched his fists, "This won't work, that won't work, aren't we already in a dead end? Clearly Tang Xuanzhu just agreed to start teaching Lord Xue Beng, everything was heading in a good direction, yet suddenly... egh"
At a loss, Xue Beng volunteered, "Uncle, since it's difficult for you to step forward, why not let me meet Father!"
"Though I'm a prince, I'm also a student at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!!"
Xue Xing instinctively agreed, but after careful thought, still refused the proposal...
"Xue Beng, your kind intention is appreciated by Uncle, but your current situation isn't good either. I don't want this matter to involve you!"
Xue Beng's face showed clear disappointment, "But if I don't go, how should this matter be handled?"
Could it be that the impostor brother's plan is really going to defeat me?
Xue Xing reached out, patted his shoulder, and comforted, "Don't be so disheartened, Uncle hasn't yet been removed from managing Heaven Dou Royal Academy, there's still time to address it!"
"Alright, Xue Beng, this matter Poison Douluo and I will resolve, you should go to class first!"
"Lord Xue Beng, Prince Xue Xing speaks reasonably, you should focus on doing what you can now, especially since you've just managed to change others' perceptions of you!"
Xue Beng was somewhat stunned but chose to trust them, "I got it, Uncle, Poison Douluo, I entrust this matter to you then!"
After saying so, he turned and left.....
When the space was left with only two people, it appeared extraordinarily quiet...
Finally, Du Gu Bo couldn't help breaking the silence, "Prince Xue Xing, do you really have a solution??"
He always felt that the words the other party said earlier lacked confidence!
Xue Xing glanced at him, not wanting to hide, "To be honest, I have no solution either, but perhaps we can learn something from those noble students who chose to quit Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
Du Gu Bo nodded slightly, not surprised, "If that's the case, then may I ask Prince Xue Xing to provide the list of those noble scions who dropped out, and I'll investigate?"
However, he faced rejection from the former.....
"Poison Douluo, those students are nobles, very proud inside, even if you are not against the Title Douluo level strongmen, you might face cold stares. I'd better go personally."
After all, as a prince, perhaps I hold more deterrence!
Du Gu Bo was shocked, "Impossible, this must be Xue Qinghe's trick, just intending to act against you after leaving Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
"It's still safer if I accompany you!"
This time, Xue Xing didn't refute, "This... also makes sense, then I'll trouble Poison Douluo to accompany me, to see what Xue Qinghe exactly did!"