"Are you threatening me?"
Shen Zhanguo sneered, "You need to understand, this is the Taiyan Imperial City, and I am the sky here. You want to threaten me? I wonder where you get your confidence from?"
"I have no intention of threatening the First Prince," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Moreover, in full view of everyone, does the First Prince intend to lay hands on me? Will that not arouse the suspicion of the crowd?"
"You think I care about these things?"
Shen Zhanguo gave a cold laugh, his gaze becoming even sharper. He didn't even regard Lu Fan as a worthy opponent. As the dignified First Prince of the dynasty, how could he possibly take Lu Fan seriously?
"Whether the First Prince cares or not, this is the fact!" Lu Fan stated directly.
"Guards, arrest this brat!"
The First Prince said coldly, "You've got quite a nerve, daring to challenge me."
In an instant, dozens of figures appeared on the polo field. These men wore golden armor and exuded an aura of superiority. Each of them was exceptionally powerful.
"Brother, isn't this going too far?" Shen Tian frowned. "He is my guest, whom I invited. How can you treat him like this!"
"Didn't you just see it? This brat disregards the law and doesn't take me seriously, which is an insult to my royal family."
Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "If he isn't arrested, where is the dignity of my royal family!"
Shen Tian's face turned ashen. "This is merely a verbal dispute, why the need for such a grand mobilization! Besides, it's just a polo match, does Brother lack such magnanimity?"
"Presumptuous!"
Shen Zhanguo's eyes turned icy. "How dare you speak to your elder brother like this? Do you truly not wish to live?"
"Brother, don't forget, the royal family is not yours alone. With me here today, I will absolutely not allow you to act recklessly!"
Shen Tian stated directly, "I hope Brother will reconsider."
"Do you wish to be my enemy?"
Shen Zhanguo immediately let out a cold laugh. "It seems I was not mistaken. You possess a rebellious spirit, and ultimately, you will not submit to me!"
"It's good that Brother understands. As long as Brother is strong enough, he is not a threat to me."
Shen Tian stated directly, "But no matter what happens today, I will never allow Brother to harm my guest."
"Good, very good!"
Shen Zhanguo revealed a cold smile, then turned and left without paying attention to the people present. His fury was immense. As the First Prince of the Taiyan Dynasty, how could he tolerate such a thing happening?
Meanwhile, within the palace, many people exchanged glances, their hearts stirred. They had not expected anyone to dare confront the First Prince on the polo field. In the entire Taiyan Dynasty, no one dared to do such a thing.
"Mr. Lu, are you alright?" Shen Tian ran over.
"I am fine. Thank you, Second Prince, for speaking up. Otherwise, I fear I would have been in trouble today," Lu Fan said with a light laugh.
"You are my honored guest, how could I let you suffer any grievance," Shen Tian shook his head. "However, after today's events, my brother will surely not let this matter rest. Mr. Lu, you should be careful and perhaps leave the imperial city as soon as possible."
"Thank you for the reminder, Second Prince!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. He felt a bit dejected. He had only come to attend a polo match, but he had encountered the First Prince, which was not his intention.
Although he was not afraid, unnecessarily provoking the First Prince of the Taiyan Dynasty was ultimately not a good thing.
"Don't worry, I will persuade my brother. He won't do anything drastic."
Shen Yehong said, "Besides, you are a student of Tongtian Academy. If he dares to act recklessly, I will inform Father Emperor about this!"
"It's alright, I'm not afraid!"
Lu Fan said with a light laugh. "Moreover, dare he kill someone in the imperial city, in full view of everyone, and in front of his own troops?"
Seeing Lu Fan's confidence, Shen Yehong felt a bit awkward. He knew very well what kind of person his brother was. There was nothing he wouldn't dare to do. In the entire imperial city, anyone who offended him never had a good ending.
However, he couldn't say too much to Lu Fan, lest Lu Fan become worried.
Meanwhile, in a certain hall within the imperial palace, many young elites had gathered. Besides Gu Hai, there were also disciples from other major clans. They were all followers of the First Prince and would ascend the throne with him in the future, making them his absolute confidantes.
"First Prince, rest assured, after I leave the palace, I will send experts to secretly execute that brat!"
Gu Hai said with a light laugh. "I will not let that brat live another day."
"Didn't you notice? That brat's strength is not simple!"
Shen Zhanguo shook his head, his gaze becoming sharp. He had clearly seen this matter.
"In the imperial city, there is nothing my Gu family cannot accomplish," Gu Hai said with a light laugh. "Why should the Prince be so worried?"
"With your words, I am much relieved,"
Shen Zhanguo nodded. "In that case, this matter will be entrusted to you. But you must handle it well and not make any mistakes. No matter what, this is the imperial city. If something happens and Father Emperor finds out, I will be in a lot of trouble."
"First Prince, please rest assured. Even if something happens, my Gu family will bear it!" Gu Hai cupped his fists, filled with loyalty.
"With your words, I am reassured!" The First Prince nodded with satisfaction. "When I ascend the throne in the future, your Gu family will be the foremost meritorious family!"
"Thank you, First Prince!" Gu Hai quickly cupped his fists, his face beaming with joy. In his opinion, dealing with Lu Fan was a piece of cake, and gaining the First Prince's trust was a very profitable deal.
At this moment, the polo match was still ongoing. Lu Fan and the others were watching from the banquet platform nearby, appearing to be chatting and laughing, with various fruits served beside them.
"After the polo match ends, how about I take you to tour the imperial palace?"
Shen Yehong said with a smile, directing her gaze towards Lu Fan.
"The imperial palace is a restricted area, how can we just wander around casually!" Liuli said. "This is probably highly inappropriate!"
"What's inappropriate about it? I am a princess, is there anyone who can stop us!" Shen Yehong said proudly.
Liuli instantly felt helpless, clearly not expecting Shen Yehong to speak like this.
Not long after, the few of them walked freely within the imperial palace, touring around as they pleased.
"How is it? The imperial palace is so grand, the scenery should be quite beautiful!"
Shen Yehong stated directly, "If you weren't my friends, you probably wouldn't be able to get in here."
"It seems I must thank you!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to appreciate this beautiful scenery."
"There's no need for that," Shen Yehong shook her head. "Actually, if you like it, you can live here permanently!"