"You mean my father could see you?" Shen Yehong was startled. "If that's the case, why didn't he expose you?"
"Perhaps he didn't want to offend the Tongtian Academy, or perhaps it was because of you," Bi Qing said. "But no matter what, we've escaped this calamity. As soon as Junior Brother Lu Fan's injuries heal, we can return to Tongtian Academy!"
"That's wonderful!"
Shen Yehong nodded slightly. "However, after these events, I've finally seen some people clearly. I never expected Eldest Brother to tip them off. I trusted him so much!"
"That might not be the case!" Liu Li stated directly. "This palace is filled with deception. If the First Prince tipped them off, it would bring him no benefit. Why would he do that?"
"Then you mean this wasn't Eldest Brother's doing?" Shen Yehong asked in surprise. "But only he knew you were in my residence!"
"There are no secrets that don't get out, especially in the treacherous royal family!" Bi Qing said frankly. "It's very likely another prince did it!"
"Could it be Second Brother!"
Shen Yehong's expression changed, and he felt a pang of emotion. Thinking about it now, it was indeed very possible. After all, his second brother had always been ruthless. If he did this, it must have been meticulously planned.
"No matter who did it, we just need to proceed with caution!"
Liu Li said seriously, "Especially within the royal family."
Shen Yehong nodded slightly, but he felt quite fortunate. His father had no intention of killing Lu Fan, otherwise, Lu Fan would not have escaped today.
Over the next few days, Shen Yehong cared for him diligently, and Lu Fan's injuries improved significantly. He could already walk on his own and even circulate his spiritual energy.
"My injuries have mostly healed. It's time to leave the imperial city!"
Lu Fan spoke, "I wonder where my Divine Emperor Cauldron has gone!"
"A divine weapon like that would surely be coveted by countless experts!"
Bi Qing said directly. "It's probably impossible to reclaim it now!"
"I know that, of course!"
Lu Fan gave a wry smile. It was not easy to get back what was lost.
Meanwhile, over these past few days, Shen Zhanguo had gathered information and finally learned who had secretly reported them. He immediately went to Shen Tian's residence.
"Eldest Brother, what wind blew you here?"
Shen Tian smiled. "Is there something you need?"
"You framed me?"
Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "And not just once or twice!"
"Eldest Brother, please don't joke. How could I possibly frame Eldest Brother?" Shen Tian waved his hand. "If Father were to find out, wouldn't I be punished?"
"You still won't admit it. Was it you who revealed the secret?"
Shen Zhanguo said coldly, "The Gu family going to Yehong's residence, it was all your plan. You are the mastermind behind it!"
"Eldest Brother, you have no evidence, so don't spout nonsense. Besides, this is my palace. Even as the Crown Prince, Eldest Brother shouldn't act this way!"
Shen Tian stated, his demeanor becoming imposing.
Faced with these words, Shen Zhanguo chuckled coldly. "Do you think you can scare me with these words? What you've done is truly disgusting!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Zhanguo unleashed a powerful aura and lunged towards Shen Tian. He was utterly enraged, never expecting Shen Tian to do such a thing.
Shen Tian was not to be outdone and immediately clashed with Shen Zhanguo. Their strengths were comparable, and if they were to truly fight, it might be difficult to determine a winner.
For a time, within the imperial palace, two figures hovered in mid-air, not holding back at all, and immediately engaged in a fierce battle.
Many experts within the imperial palace wanted to intervene, but upon seeing that it was two princes, they instantly backed down. If ordinary people were causing trouble in the palace, they would not let it slide, but the existence of princes was something they could not control.
"What's wrong with the two princes? Why are they suddenly fighting?"
A cry of surprise rang out, and people began to speak, their hearts filled with bewilderment. They clearly had no idea what was happening.
At the same time, Shen Yehong witnessed the scene before him and was also greatly surprised. He clearly hadn't expected them to be locked in a brawl.
"Do you admit your mistake!" Shen Zhanguo stood in the void, staring intently at Shen Tian.
"What mistake have I made!"
Shen Tian said directly, "Eldest Brother, you attacked me without reason. Is that not too rude?"
"You dare to feign ignorance here!"
Shen Zhanguo said angrily, "If I don't show you my abilities today, do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
"This is the imperial palace, Eldest Brother. You should think twice!"
Shen Tian sneered. "If Father finds out, it will be Eldest Brother who is punished!"
Shen Zhanguo's face turned ashen. He naturally knew that Shen Tian was not lying, but he detested Shen Tian's smug expression from the bottom of his heart.
"You are both too audacious to fight within the imperial palace!"
A chilling voice echoed as Emperor Taiyan appeared, his gaze carrying a faint coldness. These were two princes of the Taiyan Dynasty, engaging in a major conflict within the palace. If outsiders were to learn of this, what would become of the royal family's dignity?
"Father, you must be fair to me!"
Shen Tian quickly said, "I was resting in my palace, and Eldest Brother suddenly attacked me. I was forced to defend myself!"
"Eldest Brother, what exactly happened? Why did you attack Second Brother!"
Emperor Taiyan frowned. "You are brothers, how can you so easily resort to violence!"
"Second Brother framed me, but I cannot speak of this matter!"
Shen Zhanguo stated directly. "Father, you know my character. In normal circumstances, I would never act this way!"
"Eldest Brother, if I truly framed you, then tell me how I framed you!"
Shen Tian said directly. "So that I can understand where I went wrong!"
"Asking the obvious!"
Shen Zhanguo cast a cold glance. He hadn't noticed before that Shen Tian had such a deceitful side.
"Since Eldest Brother cannot say, then you are deliberately causing trouble for me!" Shen Tian stated directly. "Although I am not the Crown Prince, I am still a prince. For Eldest Brother to act this way, is he not too arrogant?"
"You..."
Shen Zhanguo was extremely angry but was unable to retort. He had indeed initiated the fight today, and before the Emperor, he was clearly in the wrong.
"Your Eldest Brother is no match for the Second Prince!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "If things go wrong, the throne itself might fall into his hands!"
"Indeed!"
Liu Li nodded. "He is too calculating. In the future, this Eldest Brother will be toyed with by him!"
"As long as one's strength is sufficient, any trickery will turn to naught!"
Shen Yehong said confidently. "When I become a Saint, I will stand with Eldest Brother!"