"Your Highness White Dragon, what has happened?"
The elder beside him asked, looking rather surprised. White Dragon had always been steady, but upon hearing the flute music, he appeared somewhat uneasy.
"It's Bei Mei, this flute music means Bei Mei has arrived!"
Prince White Dragon exclaimed, "Only when he is in danger does he play the flute. Something must have happened to him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, White Dragon leaped up and strode towards the outskirts of the imperial capital, his movements appearing somewhat hurried. His senses would not be mistaken.
A group of experts followed closely, not daring to show the slightest negligence. They were well aware that if anything were to happen to Prince White Dragon, they would be unable to bear the responsibility, hence their utmost diligence.
Outside the imperial capital, the Sect Master of Tai Yan narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "It's useless. There's no need to play. No one will come. Even if someone does, they won't be able to save you!"
"Hmph, how dare you!"
County Princess Bei Mei was furious and expressed her displeasure, as if she had been insulted.
Sect Master Tai Yan paid no heed. If Bei Mei were truly a county princess, she wouldn't be associating with Lu Fan and the others, so he didn't care at all.
But at this very moment, within the imperial palace of the capital, a figure in white stepped out into the sky, accompanied by auspicious multicolored clouds. The people within the capital watched, wondering what had happened.
These multicolored clouds were unique to Prince White Dragon, so the figure stepping out into the sky was naturally Prince White Dragon.
Instantly, throughout the imperial capital, numerous women began to follow, exerting all their spiritual energy just to catch a glimpse of Prince White Dragon.
It was rumored that Prince White Dragon was exceptionally handsome and was a prince of the Heavenly Court. He was likely to become the Heavenly Emperor in the future, hence his popularity among many women.
"Brother White Dragon!"
Looking at the auspicious multicolored clouds in the sky, County Princess Bei Mei was overjoyed. She hadn't expected her flute music to be so effective.
After all, this flute had been given to her by White Dragon himself when she was very young, with a promise that he would appear if she played it in danger. She hadn't expected it to work this time.
In the blink of an eye, White Dragon appeared before Bei Mei and touched her forehead, saying, "Little girl, I didn't expect you to have grown into such a young lady after so many years!"
"I haven't! I've always been a little girl!"
Bei Mei pouted playfully, her gaze earnest, as if everything in her eyes appeared so serious.
"This old man pays his respects to Prince White Dragon!"
Sect Master Tai Yan quickly bowed, his eyes filled with a moment of daze. He could never have imagined that the person before him was indeed the county princess. This would mean utter disaster for him.
White Dragon frowned slightly and looked at Bei Mei, "What exactly happened? Did this old scoundrel try to harm you, which is why you played the flute?"
"That's right! This old scoundrel is extremely wicked and tried to kill me!"
County Princess Bei Mei said seriously, "Brother White Dragon, you can't let him off easily!"
Following these words, Sect Master Tai Yan's face flushed, and his complexion turned ashen. He could never have imagined that things would turn out this way. Even if he had a valid reason, he probably wouldn't be able to explain it, let alone the fact that he didn't.
"Sect Master Tai Yan, how dare you! You dare to lay hands on someone from the royal family!"
Prince White Dragon's voice was filled with anger as he looked at Sect Master Tai Yan, his fury evident.
County Princess Bei Mei, being a member of the royal family, was treated in such a manner. How would the royal family maintain its standing in the Heavenly Court in the future?
"I..."
Sect Master Tai Yan's face was ashen. He could never have imagined that things would escalate to this point.
"You don't need to explain!"
County Princess Bei Mei said coldly, "No matter how you explain, I won't listen. Just wait to be dealt with!"
Sect Master Tai Yan's old face contorted, filled with mixed emotions. If he had known things would turn out this way, he would never have made a move against Bei Mei.
"Guards, apprehend Sect Master Tai Yan!"
Prince White Dragon's imposing aura radiated, and he harbored immense displeasure towards Sect Master Tai Yan before him. How could he dare to act rashly against a member of the royal family? What would happen in the future?
Sect Master Tai Yan dared not resist and could only be forcibly taken away.
County Princess Bei Mei looked delighted. She harbored a deep aversion towards Sect Master Tai Yan, and it was naturally the best outcome to have him dealt with.
Liu Haoran and Han Feixue, standing not far away, observed the scene with slight fluctuations in their expressions. They had naturally not anticipated that things would unfold this way, catching them completely off guard.
"Who are these people?"
Prince White Dragon asked in surprise, looking towards Lu Fan and the others.
"They are all my friends. I brought them to the imperial capital, and we're just taking a stroll along the Heavenly Path!"
County Princess Bei Mei chuckled, "After all, this is a good opportunity!"
"Walk the Heavenly Path?"
White Dragon narrowed his eyes and smiled, but said nothing more.
Anyone familiar with the Heavenly Path knew that without exceptional talent, one could not ascend it.
Lu Fan and the others appeared ordinary, and it would likely be difficult for them to ascend the Heavenly Path.
"I have instructed someone to prepare a banquet at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. Tonight, we shall not return until we are drunk!"
Prince White Dragon said with a smile, "Sister Bei Mei, we haven't seen each other for a long time. You won't refuse, will you?"
"Since Brother White Dragon has invited me, I will naturally accompany you!"
County Princess Bei Mei chuckled, her expression earnest. At least in her opinion, White Dragon was the cousin she favored the most among all the princes, so she wouldn't refuse him.
"Good, then you all enter the city first. We'll meet at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion!"
Prince White Dragon nodded and then departed with his retinue, seemingly unwilling to cause a commotion.
After Prince White Dragon left, Ling'er spoke, "This Prince White Dragon is truly dignified and rare. County Princess Bei Mei is truly fortunate to have such a good cousin, it makes one envious!"
"Not at all!"
County Princess Bei Mei chuckled, "But you all must attend the banquet tonight!"
Lu Fan and the others nodded. They didn't refuse, as it would be impolite to do so when County Princess Bei Mei had extended the invitation.
Meanwhile, within the imperial city, Prince White Dragon's lips curved into a smile, appearing quite satisfied.
"Your Highness, County Princess Bei Mei is truly a timely arrival!"
An elder said with a smile, "If Your Highness can gain the support of the Ninth Prince, you will undoubtedly have a greater advantage among the princes in the future!"
"Uncle-Master Jiu has always remained uninvolved!"
White Dragon shook his head and said, "However, I am on good terms with Bei Mei. Even if he doesn't get involved, others will surely believe that my relationship with Uncle-Master Jiu is unusual!"
"Your Highness is indeed wise. You have been planning since you were young. It is likely that the position of Heavenly Emperor will be yours in the near future!" the white-haired elder flattered, not daring to show the slightest negligence.
"It's too early to say!"
White Dragon shook his head, his expression growing more serious. Until the very end, no one knew the outcome.
After all, everything he had done was for the final result. If the outcome was unfavorable, all his efforts would be in vain. He understood this better than anyone.