"Uncle, this princess from the imperial capital really thinks she's the master here. She throws her weight around and acts all high and mighty, as though you, Uncle, were truly so easy to bully." After Lu Xiaotian moved into the bamboo lodge, a handsome young man with a sinister expression was fanning the flames before Fu Mingyuan.
"Since she comes from the imperial capital, her status is noble. Naturally, she stands above others," Fu Mingyuan snorted.
"Noble status? That was in the past. Who doesn't know that Prince Ying's cultivation has been crippled? He is a useless man now, his forces nearly uprooted, and he himself has been thrown into the Black Prison. There is no way for him to rise again. This princess's status is no longer what it once was—a phoenix stripped of its feathers is no better than a chicken. She came to Woundless City to seek refuge. Uncle, you have managed Moonshade Manor in Woundless City for years and earned great merit through bitter toil. What right does Xiang Lian'er have to seize everything from you the moment she arrives?" Fu Hong said indignantly.
"What do you want to do?" Fu Mingyuan had not expected his nephew's reaction to be so intense.
"Why not go all the way and capture her outright, then present her to Prince De in the imperial capital? Prince De is Prince Ying's sworn enemy. When the time comes, he will surely place great importance on you, Uncle. As for Xiang Lian'er, she is truly a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms. Before sending her over, I hope Uncle can let your nephew have a taste first." Fu Hong spoke with naked lust on his face.
Slap! Before Fu Hong had even finished speaking, he received a solid slap across the face. He