Chapter 354, Princess's Personal Teacher

The titles of nobility in the Tiandou Empire are divided into four categories: Duke, Marquis, Earl, and Viscount. Below the Emperor, the Duke is the highest, and the kings of various principalities are actually Dukes.

Among these four titles, those above Earl can have their own fiefdoms and enjoy great power. In this era of decentralized power, the lord of a region is almost equivalent to the local king, enjoying the power of life and death.

This time, Qi Ling won the first place in the competition. Emperor Xue Ye not only promised him the reward of Earl, but also gave him a fiefdom. Although Qi Ling has experienced many things, it is the first time for him to become a lord of a region, so he still feels relatively fresh about it.

Under the leadership of Ning Rongrong, they passed through the streets of Tiandou City and came to the palace. As the daughter of the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, the guards in the palace were naturally very familiar with her. After all, Ning Fengzhi was the most important ally of the Tiandou Empire, and her status was beyond imagination.

"Oh? Brother Qi Ling, Rongrong?" Not long after walking in the palace, Qi Ling and the others actually met the crown prince Xue Qinghe. After seeing the two, Xue Qinghe immediately came up to greet them warmly.

"Hi, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Ning Rongrong did not dare to be too presumptuous when she saw Xue Qinghe. After all, the other party was the crown prince and represented the majesty of a country.

"Hahaha, Rongrong, why are you still so reserved? Didn't I say that your father is my teacher, so just call me Brother Xue." Xue Qinghe laughed.

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Ning Rongrong bowed her head slightly and said, "How can that be? It is precisely because my father is the teacher of His Highness the Crown Prince that the etiquette between the monarch and the ministers cannot be abolished, otherwise it will not cause others to gossip."

"You, you." Xue Qinghe shook his head helplessly, and then said to Qi Ling, "Brother Qi Ling, I have been waiting for you for a long time, waiting for you to come and receive your reward. You are finally here!"

Then, under the leadership of Xue Qinghe, the two walked towards the depths of the palace.

Although Xue Qinghe has always been polite, elegant and easy-going, for some reason, Qi Ling always feels a strong sense of disharmony when meeting him, but he can't find a reason.

This feeling comes inexplicably and has no basis at all, so Qi Ling can only attribute it to his sixth sense, which also shows that he actually doesn't trust the prince from the bottom of his heart.

After the three met Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi happened to be there, and he was obviously waiting for Qi Ling here.

Seeing Qi Ling, Emperor Xue Ye seemed very happy. After a round of praise, he announced the reward for Qi Ling. In addition to the previous agreements, Emperor Xue Ye specially upgraded Qi Ling's title by one level to become a marquis. He is the youngest marquis in the history of the Tiandou Empire.

"In addition, in view of your excellent teaching ability, Qi Ling, I specially appointed you as the teacher of Princess Xue Ke. Are you willing?" Emperor Xue Ye asked.

Qi Ling was actually reluctant about this, because in the past six months, he had known the hardship of being a teacher, which was totally unsuitable for his free and easy personality.

However, Qi Ling couldn't refuse the emperor's request, so he said tactfully: "Your Majesty, I am not as talented and learned as the members of the Education Committee, so I am afraid that I will delay the princess's studies. I'd better not be the teacher..."

"Hahaha, Qi Ling, that's great. The people who recommended you to me were the three members of the Education Committee. They solemnly assured me that Xue Ke would learn something if she was handed over to you. Don't refuse." Emperor Xue Ye said with a smile.

Qi Ling suddenly felt extremely depressed. Although these three old men probably recommended him to Emperor Xue Ye for his own sake, he didn't want to do this job.

"But, Your Majesty, I have little teaching experience, I am afraid I can't teach students in accordance with their aptitude, I don't know if I can train Princess Xue Ke into a talent..."

"Hahaha, don't worry, Qi Ling, I have confidence in you! What's more, as a princess, Xue Ke only needs to grow up to be knowledgeable and sensible, so you don't have to feel any pressure." Emperor Xue Ye continued.

At this point, Qi Ling understood that because the prince had been established, Emperor Xue Ye didn't care about what Princess Xue Ke could learn, and even felt that a woman without talent was virtuous.

The reason why Qi Ling was asked to be Xue Ke's teacher was to win him over. Even if Qi Ling could be recruited as a son-in-law, Emperor Xue Ye would be very happy.

Emperor Xue Ye had said this. If Qi Ling didn't agree, I'm afraid no one would be able to save face. After all, to be honest, Emperor Xue Ye was still good to him, and winning him over in every possible way was also a courtesy to the wise.

So Qi Ling had no choice but to agree to become Princess Xue Ke's teacher. Fortunately, teaching one student is better than teaching a group of students.

"Hahaha, that's great!" Emperor Xue Ye laughed, "Rongrong, I remember that you and Xue Ke seem to have a good relationship, right? In this case, take this opportunity to take Qi Ling to see Xue Ke. Your father and I still have something to talk about."

Ning Rongrong agreed and walked out with Qi Ling, and then walked towards the back garden of the palace together.

According to Ning Rongrong, at this time, Princess Xue Ke usually paints in the back garden, which is also one of her interests.

After arriving at the back garden, they soon saw Princess Xue Ke surrounded by servants, facing a peach tree, painting seriously.

"Alas, I'm tired of painting these flowers and trees every day!" Princess Xue Ke sighed and complained, "Is there nothing perfect in this world that can move my heart? If I can find something like that, my painting skills will definitely improve quickly."

"Xue Ke, are you painting here again?" Ning Rongrong said to her as she walked towards Xue Ke. As for Qi Ling, she stayed where she was out of courtesy.

"Sister Rongrong! You're here?" Xue Ke heard Ning Rongrong's voice and immediately put down her brush happily and ran towards Ning Rongrong, "Why haven't you come to play with me for so long! I'm so lonely!"

In terms of age, Xue Ke, who is thirteen years old this year, naturally has to call Ning Rongrong sister. The two have been like sisters since childhood and can talk about anything.

"I'm sorry, Xue Ke, I've been busy, so I didn't come to see you." Ning Rongrong said, holding Xue Ke's hand and said to her with a smile.

Xue Ke was happy after hearing what Ning Rongrong said, but suddenly she saw Qi Ling standing behind her. Her beautiful eyes widened and she stood there in a daze, with a blush on her face.

"Sister Rongrong, Sister Rongrong, who is he?" Xue Ke hurriedly asked Ning Rongrong in a low voice, while secretly looking at Qi Ling.

Seeing Xue Ke's reaction, Ning Rongrong felt helpless. Although she had thought of this situation before coming, Qi Ling's charm was too irresistible.