"Lu Fan, it's me!" Princess Linglong's voice rang out, "I've come to save you."
Lu Fan, hidden within the Divine Dragon Cauldron, emerged upon hearing the cries. He looked at Princess Linglong before him, his joy evident. "I thought you wouldn't come!"
"How could I not? You are my consort, and I will never allow anyone to harm you!" Princess Linglong's voice was cold, her words carrying a veiled meaning. If it weren't for Baihu's reckless actions, things wouldn't have escalated like this. Sothat novel network.
"Imperial Uncle, the consort is safe now. However, when we were preparing to march against the Nine Heavens Dynasty, the Baihu heir attacked us. If this news reaches the imperial city, how will Imperial Uncle explain it?" Princess Linglong smiled.
"Please, Princess, forgive my transgression. I will certainly provide the Princess with an explanation and ensure the consort suffers no injustice!" The Eighth Prince repeatedly said, "It is also inappropriate for the army to be stationed here. Why don't you return to the imperial city first? Upon our return, I will personally come to apologize."
"Since Imperial Uncle has said so, I have nothing more to say!" Princess Linglong nodded slightly, "But then again, the Baihu heir's actions were truly unacceptable."
"The Princess speaks the truth!" The Eighth Prince quickly nodded, his expression becoming more solemn, daring not to show any negligence. Although Princess Linglong was a junior in his presence, with this incident, the Eighth Prince's mansion was clearly in the wrong.
"Are we just leaving like this?" Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "If it weren't for the protection of the Divine Emperor Cauldron, I would have likely met my demise."
"Consort, please rest assured, we will provide a satisfactory explanation for this matter!" The Eighth Prince quickly cupped his fists. He naturally dared not offend Lu Fan. Lu Fan's status was now extraordinary, and he was a meritorious official who had achieved great feats in the war against the Nine Heavens Dynasty.
Lu Fan didn't say much more. This was territory under the Eighth Prince's jurisdiction. If he were to act here, he would gain no advantage and might even backfire. Therefore, he wasn't foolish enough to do so.
After Lu Fan and his party departed, the Eighth Prince entered the main hall. Baihu was also present, kneeling on the ground, not daring to utter a word, seemingly aware of his wrongdoing.
"You unfilial son, what exactly happened?" The Eighth Prince's expression was indifferent. "Let me tell you, the current consort is not what he used to be, and he is also Princess Linglong's consort. Do you know the magnitude of trouble you've stirred?"
"Father, this consort is the one who harmed Bai Xi. This vengeance cannot go unavenged," Baihu said repeatedly, "I know my actions would anger the entire imperial family, but he killed Bai Xi, who was my own brother."
"How is that possible? The consort is the one who killed Bai Xi?" The Eighth Prince looked surprised.
"There is absolutely no mistake!" Baihu stated directly, "If that were not the case, why would I have confronted him, even at the risk of offending the imperial family!"
"Why didn't you say so earlier?" The Eighth Prince's face turned ashen. "If that is indeed the case, then he and I are sworn enemies."
"Please, Father, do not say such a thing. I am sure Father knows that this matter is not trivial. He is now the imperial consort. If we offend him, the entire Eighth Prince's mansion will likely face disaster!" Baihu stated directly, "Therefore, we must consider this matter carefully."
The Eighth Prince frowned. If what Baihu said was true, this matter was indeed difficult to resolve. Lu Fan was now the imperial consort, and if they were to move against him, it would be a direct insult to the imperial family.
Moreover, Princess Linglong had brought a million troops to the imperial city for Lu Fan, even willing to fight. Such an overwhelming aura was not something an ordinary person could achieve. Lu Fan must hold significant importance in Princess Linglong's heart, otherwise, she wouldn't be acting this way.
The Li family head and his entourage guarded outside the city. After a long while, they still hadn't seen the Princess emerge, their anxiety growing.
"Grandfather, why don't we just charge in!" Li Guang said, "The Princess hasn't come out yet, it's very possible something has happened."
"Don't act rashly!" The Li family head waved his hand, "With a million troops under this city, the Eighth Prince wouldn't dare to act recklessly!"
"That's hard to say!" Li Guang shook his head, "If the Eighth Prince's mansion really kidnapped the consort, what else wouldn't they do!"
Faced with these words, the Li family head did not speak further, falling into deep thought. Just as Li Guang had said, the matter was indeed somewhat suspicious.
Under normal circumstances, how would the Eighth Prince's mansion dare to be so audacious, even daring to abduct the consort? If this matter reached the imperial city, wouldn't the Eighth Prince's mansion be razed to the ground?
Just as he was speculating, Princess Linglong emerged with Lu Fan in a swaggering manner, appearing unharmed, her presence seemingly more radiant than ever.
"Princess, are you alright?" Old Master Li stepped forward and asked, "It is extremely dangerous within the Eighth Prince's mansion."
"Rest assured, I am unharmed!" Princess Linglong shook her head, "Even if Imperial Uncle wanted to deal with me, he would have to consider these million troops. Besides, this is likely all a misunderstanding."
"A misunderstanding?" The Li family head was curious and looked towards Lu Fan, "Does the consort have some grievance with the Eighth Prince's mansion? Otherwise, why would this happen?"
"Indeed, there is some grievance!" Lu Fan nodded and said, "But as things stand, there's nothing more to say. Let's return to the imperial city now."
"Everything is as the Princess commands!" The Li family head looked towards Princess Linglong.
"Return to the imperial city!" Linglong smiled, appearing quite satisfied. She had initially thought Lu Fan was in trouble, which was why he was so anxious. Now that Lu Fan was safe, she no longer had to worry excessively.
Upon reaching the carriage, Princess Linglong looked at Lu Fan, "I didn't expect I was so important in your heart. Last night, you were taken away by the Eighth Prince's mansion to save me, right?"
"The Eighth Prince's mansion has a feud with me!" Lu Fan smiled, "Their target was originally me, but the Princess became the bait."
"How did you get entangled in a feud with the Eighth Prince's mansion?" Princess Linglong was somewhat surprised. Under normal circumstances, the Eighth Prince's mansion was part of the imperial family, and Lu Fan shouldn't have had such audacity.
"This matter is a long story, but this Baihu is ruthless, not even sparing his own brother. He cannot be left alive," Lu Fan said without hesitation.
"He is the heir of the Eighth Prince's mansion, after all!" Princess Linglong frowned, "Even I can't do anything about him."
"It's alright, there will always be a way to deal with him!" Lu Fan waved his hand, not paying much attention. After all, his strength was gradually improving, and it was expected that he would soon successfully step into the Venerate Realm. At that time, dealing with people from the Eighth Prince's mansion would not be difficult. Lu Fan was confident about this.