"Are you threatening me?"
Shen Zhanguo sneered, "You need to understand, this is the Taiyan Imperial City, and I am the heaven here. You want to threaten me? What makes you so bold?"
"I have no intention of threatening the First Prince," Lu Fan said with a smile. "Moreover, in broad daylight, does the First Prince intend to make a move on me? Won't that invite the questioning of everyone?"
"You think I care about these things?"
Shen Zhanguo gave a cold laugh, his gaze becoming even sharper. He didn't even consider Lu Fan as an equal. As the First Prince of a powerful dynasty, how could he possibly put Lu Fan in his eyes?
"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 have quite the nerve to challenge me."
Instantly, dozens of figures appeared on the polo field. They were clad in golden armor, exuding an aura of superiority, and each of them possessed considerable strength.
"Brother, isn't this going too far?" Shen Tian frowned. "He's my guest, and you're treating him like this!"
"Didn't you just see it? This brat disregards the law and doesn't take me seriously, thus insulting my royal family."
Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "If he's not apprehended, where is the dignity of my royal family?"
Shen Tian's face turned ashen. "This is just a verbal dispute, why the need for such a large mobilization! Besides, it's just a polo match, does Brother have so little tolerance?"
"Presumptuous!"
Shen Zhanguo's eyes turned icy. "How dare you speak to your elder brother like this? Do you truly not want to live?"
"Brother, don't forget, the royal family is not yours alone. With me here today, I will not allow you to act recklessly!"
Shen Tian stated directly, "I hope Brother will reconsider."
"You wish to be my enemy?"
Shen Zhanguo immediately let out a cold laugh. "It seems my judgment was correct. You possess a rebellious spirit, and you will never submit to me!"
"It's good that Brother understands. As long as Brother is strong enough, he is not my threat."
Shen Tian stated directly, "But today, no matter what, I will not allow Brother to harm my guest."
"Good, very good!"
Shen Zhanguo revealed a cold smile, then turned and left. He paid no mind to the onlookers, his anger burning fiercely. As the First Prince of the Taiyan Dynasty, how could he tolerate such a thing happening?
Meanwhile, within the imperial court, many people exchanged glances, their hearts stirred. They clearly hadn't expected someone to dare to confront the First Prince on the polo field. In the entire Taiyan Dynasty, no one had dared to do such a thing.
"Mr. Lu, are you alright?" Shen Tian hurried over.
"I'm fine. Thank you, Second Prince, for speaking up. Otherwise, I fear I would be in trouble today," Lu Fan said with a light smile.
"You are my esteemed guest, how could I let you be wronged?" Shen Tian shook his head. "However, after today's events, Brother will surely not let this go. Mr. Lu 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, feeling a bit vexed. He had merely come to attend a polo match, only to encounter the First Prince. This was not his intention.
Although he was not afraid, incurring the wrath of the First Prince of Taiyan Dynasty without cause was ultimately not a good thing.
"Don't worry, I will persuade my brother. He won't do anything drastic."
Shen Yehong spoke up, "Besides, you are a student of Tongtian Academy. If he truly dares to act out, I will inform Father Emperor of this matter!"
"It's alright, I'm not afraid!"
Lu Fan said with a light smile. "Moreover, does he dare to attack someone in the imperial city, in front of everyone, and under the eyes of his own troops?"
Seeing Lu Fan's confidence, Shen Yehong felt a bit awkward. He knew very well what his brother's personality was like; there was nothing he wouldn't dare to do. In the entire imperial city, anyone who offended him had no good end.
However, he couldn't say these words to Lu Fan, lest it cause Lu Fan to worry.
At this moment, in a certain hall of the imperial palace, many young elites had gathered. Apart from Gu Hai, there were also disciples from other major clans. They were all followers of the First Prince and would eventually ascend the throne with him, making them absolute confidantes.
"First Prince, please rest assured. Once I leave the palace, I will send experts to secretly eliminate that brat!"
Gu Hai said with a light smile. "He will not live for another day."
"Didn't you see it? That brat's strength is not simple!"
Shen Zhanguo shook his head, his gaze turning sharp. He had clearly seen through the matter.
"In the imperial city, there is nothing my Gu family cannot accomplish," Gu Hai said with a light smile. "Why is the Prince so worried?"
"With your words, I am much more at ease."
Shen Zhanguo nodded. "In that case, I will entrust this matter to you, but you must handle it perfectly and without any mishaps. After all, this is the imperial city. If something goes wrong and Father Emperor finds out, I will be in serious trouble."
"First Prince, please be assured, even if something happens, my Gu family will bear the responsibility!" Gu Hai clasped his fists, his loyalty evident.
"With your promise, I am reassured!" The First Prince nodded with satisfaction. "When I ascend the throne, your Gu family will be the foremost contributor!"
"Thank you, First Prince!" Gu Hai quickly clasped his fists, his face beaming with joy. In his opinion, dealing with Lu Fan was a simple matter, and gaining the First Prince's trust was a highly lucrative transaction.
Meanwhile, the polo match continued. Lu Fan and the others watched from the banquet platform nearby, appearing to be engaged in lively conversation, with various fruits laid out beside them.
"After the polo match ends, how about I take you to tour the imperial palace?"
Shen Yehong said with a smile, casting a glance at Lu Fan.
"The imperial palace is a vital area, how can we just wander around casually?" Liuli interjected. "Wouldn't that be extremely inappropriate?"
"What's inappropriate about it? I am a princess, can anyone stop us?" Shen Yehong said with a touch of arrogance.
Liuli was instantly rendered somewhat helpless, clearly not expecting Shen Yehong to speak in such a manner.
Before long, the group casually strolled through the imperial palace, sightseeing at their leisure.
"How is it? The imperial palace is so vast, the scenery should be quite beautiful, right!"
Shen Yehong stated directly, "If you weren't my friends, you probably wouldn't have been able to get in here."
"It seems I must thank you!" Lu Fan shrugged. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to witness such beauty."
"There's no need for that." Shen Yehong shook his head. "Actually, if you like it here, you can stay here forever!"