His Highness the First Prince

However, at that moment...

A series of hurried footsteps could be heard coming from the corridor outside, clearly indicating that a large group of people were approaching...

"Not good!"

"This is the scent of the Imperial Guard!"

"The royal family has arrived!"

Zhu Youzhi was the first to react, his expression one of panic.

This time he tried to be more discreet, but the royal family still found out!

Then there's only one possibility: the Star Luo Emperor has infiltrated the Zhu Family with his trusted confidants, and there's a mole among the Three Great Elders!

"Father, what should we do!"

"Those people are already in the corridor, we can't escape..."

Zhu Zhuyun spoke anxiously, her face pale.

Since her younger sister Zhu Zhuqing broke off her engagement with Dai Mubai, signifying a rift between the Zhu Family and the royal family, her relationship with Dai Weisi had long been irreconcilable.

Zhu Zhuqing was still young, and she never expected that the scene from several years ago would repeat itself now.

The girl looked at the composed man in white opposite her, and her uneasy heart gradually calmed down, as if as long as he was there, anything could turn out well...

"Lingfeng, the royal family has arrived."

What should we do?

"If the Star Luo Emperor forcibly uses force to keep us here..."

"Even with several elders present, the situation will be extremely dire!"

Qian Renxue swallowed the fruit in her mouth and looked nervously at her husband beside her.

Jin Lingfeng smiled calmly, reached out and pulled his beloved wife into his arms, saying:

"Xue'er, I had already anticipated that the royal family would come looking for us, there's no need to worry."

"Clan Chief Zhu, you, Zhu Zhuqing, and Zhu Zhuyun, remember not to give yourselves away later."

"Just consider it as me taking Xue'er on a tour of the Star Luo Empire, passing through Star Luo City to visit Zhu Zhuqing."

"As long as we don't reveal any flaws, even if the Star Luo Emperor suspects something, he won't dare to act rashly."

After speaking, Jin Lingfeng picked up some fruit and affectionately fed it to Qian Renxue, creating a warm and pleasant scene.

Looking at the young man before him, Zhu Youzhi sighed in admiration, thinking that the man truly deserved to be called the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. His composure in the face of adversity was truly admirable.

"Yes, Your His Highness the Holy Son!"

He responded in a low voice, then glanced at his two daughters and winked at them.

Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing nodded and quickly sat down as well...

After a while, the hurried footsteps outside the corridor stopped.

Immediately afterwards, there was a knock on the door of the Private Room, and a respectful male voice came from inside:

"Crown First Prince Dai Weisi of the Royal Family has come to pay his respects!"

"Please open the His Highness the Holy Son!"

Dai Weisi's voice immediately echoed in the quiet Private Room.

The expected burst through the door did not occur, leaving everyone with puzzled expressions.

"Zhu Zhuqing, go open the door."

Jin Lingfeng looked at the girl to his left and smiled as he spoke.

Zhu Zhuqing met the man's gaze and saw him smile at her.

Her heart, which Ice Seal for years, was touched, and she felt inexplicably excited and joyful.

But upon seeing the woman in the other man's arms, Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, a cold glint in her eyes.

At this moment, Zhu Youzhi quickly patted his daughter's shoulder, signaling her to hurry up and open the door so as not to delay important matters.

But Zhu Zhuqing stubbornly snorted and turned her head away, ignoring him. This really Zhu Youzhi.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhuyun quickly got up and walked over, trying to appear natural, and slowly opened the door to the Private Room.

What came into view was a face with a fake smile, the man Zhu Zhuyun hated most now!

Dai Weisi was stunned when he saw Zhu Zhuyun, and his eyes quickly turned cold.

The Zhu Family's defection to the Spirit Hall directly led to the breakdown of his relationship with Zhu Zhuyun.

Even though he was reluctant to part with this stunningly beautiful woman, he had no choice but to reluctantly give her up for the sake of the throne...

Seeing Zhu Zhuyun step aside, Dai Weisi strode into the Private Room.

Then they saw a stunningly beautiful woman with an exceptionally beautiful face leaning against Jin Lingfeng's lap on the sofa opposite them.

She was like a fairy descended from heaven, absolutely the most beautiful woman Dai Weisi had ever seen, without a doubt!

Concealing his inner voyeurism, he approached the sofa, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:

"Dai Weisi greets His Highness the Holy Son!"

"We were unaware of Your His Highness the Holy Son's arrival in Star Luo City and were unable to greet you. Please forgive His Highness the Holy Son!"

Then, looking at Zhu Youzhi and Zhu Zhuqing beside her, Zhu Zhuyun said in a slightly cold voice:

"I didn't expect Clan Chief Zhu, Zhu Yun, and Zhu Zhuqing to be here too."

His words were sharp, yet full of wit and humor.

Zhu Youzhi bowed without changing his expression and said:

"Zhu Youzhi greets His First Prince!"

"His Highness the Holy Son was traveling and happened to pass through Star Luo City, so he made a special trip to visit my daughter, Zhu Zhuqing."

"After I found out about this, Zhu Zhuqing dragged me along..."

Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun bowed in unison and said in a low voice:

"Zhu Zhuqing greets His First Prince!"

"Zhu Zhuyun greets Your Highness, the First Prince!"

Dai Weisi smiled knowingly, not exposing their lies. The next moment, Jin Lingfeng released the beauty from his arms, stood up, and said with a smile:

"Your First Prince, you are too kind. I just happened to be passing through Star Luo City and intended to stop by to visit Zhu Zhuqing before leaving."

"I didn't expect the royal family's spies to be so sharp. I had barely set foot in Star Luo City when His First Prince came knocking on my door with his men!"

His voice was slightly cold, making no attempt to hide his disdain, and carrying a hint of sarcasm.

The atmosphere in the Private Room became tense. Zhu Youzhi Zhu Zhuqing, and Zhu Zhuyun were flustered and stared intently at Jin Lingfeng.

On the sofa, Qian Renxue pretended to eat fruit casually, but her attention was always on her husband.

If the Guards outside the Private Room rushed in, she would immediately take action to protect her man!

Dai Weisi looked at the arrogant guy in front of him with a cold expression.

He loosened his clenched fist and changed the subject:

"Your His Highness the Holy Son, I am acting on my father's orders."

"We invite His Highness the Holy Son to visit the Imperial Palace."

"I hope Your His Highness the Holy Son will not put me in a difficult position and will return to the Imperial Palace with me."

Jin Lingfeng sneered inwardly, deliberately feigning reluctance.

After hesitating for a long time, he forced a smile and said:

"Since His Majesty has extended the invitation, Jin Lingfeng will naturally comply."

"Please lead the way, Your First Prince!"

He deliberately emphasized the last sentence, then gently patted Dai Weisi's shoulder with his right hand.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of bones breaking rang out, instantly causing Dai Weisi to grimace in pain.

A murderous intent surged within him. After a moment's hesitation, his face paled as he coldly sneered:

"Your His Highness the Holy Son, come with me!"

"Please!"

Jin Lingfeng looked at his wife on the sofa. The beautiful woman smiled and got up, taking her husband's hand.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the two calmly walked out of the Private Room.

At this moment, Dai Weisi, clutching his shoulder, looked at Zhu Youzhi and the other two with a playful expression:

"Clan Chief Zhu, Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Yun!"

"My father also ordered me to lead you all into the Imperial Palace with His Highness the Holy Son!"

After saying that, he left the Private Room.

Zhu Youzhi, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged tense glances before being escorted to the Imperial Palace by the Guards who rushed in...

An hour later, in the Star Luo Palace.

On the dragon throne above sat a middle-aged man dressed in imperial armor, with a dignified face.