Escape from Star Luo

His figure appeared somewhat lonely in the moonlight, and the expression on his face was complex and difficult to discern.

Everything that happened during the day was still replaying in his mind.

Dai Tianyu's arrogant face, the fist that shot out from the shadows, and Cheng Hui being carried—that good-for-nothing—had actually sold him out completely!

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger and resentment, and gently knocked on the door of the Imperial Study.

Come in.

A deep and steady voice came from inside the door.

Dai Weisi gently pushed open the door, then gently closed it again.

Imperial Study, candlelight shone brightly.

Star Luo Emperor was sitting at his desk, with a large stack of memorials piled up in front of him.

He kept his head down, still holding a vermilion brush in his hand, clearly having just been reviewing the mountain of official documents.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up at Dai Weisi and casually said:

"Find a place to sit."

Dai Weisi nodded slightly and walked to a chair to sit down.

His bottom had barely touched the chair when he eagerly began to speak:

"Father..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Star Luo Emperor raised his hand to interrupt him.

He put down the vermilion brush, raised his deep eyes, looked at Dai Weisi, and spoke in a heavy but calm voice:

"Alright, I understand what happened."

Upon hearing this, Dai Weisi was slightly taken aback.

Star Luo Emperor continued:

"This isn't your fault. Nobody expected that kid would have a powerful figure, possibly Titled Douluo, by his side."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness, and also a deep-seated... complexity.

Dai Weisi opened his mouth as if to say something, but was stopped by Star Luo Emperor raising his hand.

Star Luo Emperor stood up, walked around the desk, and strolled to Dai Weisi.

He stopped in front of Dai Weisi, looked down at his son, and a subtle, complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Then, he looked at Dai Weisi and said in a deep voice:

"You should leave tonight."

Dai Weisi was taken aback upon hearing this.

He abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with disbelief, and asked:

"Leave? Father, you mean... leave Star Luo Empire?"

Star Luo Emperor nodded slowly.

Dai Weisi's face turned pale instantly.

"Father! But..."

"This time he has evidence that you sent someone to assassinate him."

Star Luo Emperor waved his hand to interrupt him before he could finish speaking, and continued in a low voice:

"This is entirely your own fault for not cleaning up the mess properly."

He paused, then continued:

"He will definitely seize the opportunity to make trouble at tomorrow's morning court session. Once this matter is settled, there will be no turning back."

He looked into Dai Weisi's eyes and said, word by word:

"Your only option now is to leave Star Luo Empire."

Dai Weisi's face turned pale, then flushed. He gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Father, but! I am your eldest son! The Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire! How can you do this..."

"Alright!"

The Star Luo Emperor's voice suddenly rose, interrupting him.

He looked at Dai Weisi, his eyes filled with disappointment, and also with a hidden... reluctance.

But he simply waved his hand, his voice returning to calm, yet carrying an undeniable authority as he spoke:

"That's settled then. After you leave, take Zhu Yun with you and leave Star Luo Empire tonight. I'll arrange for someone to escort you both."

Dai Weisi stood there, his hands clenched into fists, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

He knew his father was right.

Once Dai Tianyu presents the evidence at tomorrow's morning court session, he will have no chance of turning the tables.

Leaving... was his only way out.

But he was not willing to give up!

He was the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire! The strongest contender for the throne! He should have inherited this vast empire!

Now, however, he has to flee like a stray dog in the dead of night!

It's all because of that Dai Tianyu!

That ten-year-old bastard!

A flash of frenzied hatred crossed his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a profound sense of powerlessness.

He took a deep breath and bowed deeply to the Star Luo Emperor:

"Your subject... takes his leave."

After saying that, he turned around and strode towards the door.

That figure, from behind, carried a hint of loneliness, a hint of resentment, and a hint of... disarray.

--

Only Star Luo Emperor remained in the imperial Imperial Study.

He stood there, watching Dai Weisi's departing figure, motionless for Jiujiu.

The candlelight flickered, casting shifting shadows on his face.

After a long while, he let out a long sigh.

He turned around, walked to the window, opened it, and looked out at the deep night.

His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of palace walls and boundless darkness, landing on the inconspicuous Tianxing King Mansion.

"Dai Tianyu ..."

He muttered to himself, his voice so soft it was almost inaudible.

"Yuan Feng, you've really given me quite a bit of trouble."

The night wind blew by, carrying away his last whispers.

The candlelight in the Imperial Study continued to burn quietly.

It illuminated the pile of unread memorials and the face filled with complex emotions.

After leaving the palace, Dai Weisi walked alone on the empty streets.

The night wind was cold, making his back feel chilly.

But what was even colder was his heart.

He walked slower and slower, his resentment growing with each passing thought.

He is the eldest prince of the Star Luo Empire and the strongest contender for the throne.

He is seen by countless people as the future crown prince.

But what about now?

He had to flee like a stray dog in the dead of night!

He fled the palace where he grew up, fled the empire he was supposed to inherit, fled that... ten-year-old bastard!

Dai Tianyu!

These three words surged within him at that moment, carrying intense hatred and resentment.

He remembered that just a few days ago, he had talked to Zhu Zhuyun about the second and third brothers running away.

But what about now?

He was going to escape too.

They escaped in an even more pathetic manner than those two good-for-nothings.

Dai Weisi clenched his fist tightly, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

But what can you do even if you're unwilling?

Father is right. Dai Tianyu will definitely make his move at tomorrow's morning court.

Once that evidence is presented in the imperial court, he will have no chance of redemption.

Leaving... was his only way out.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and quickened his pace.

The target is Zhu Zhuyun's mansion.

--

Zhu Zhuyun's residence was not far from the palace.

As the woman chosen for this generation of the Zhu Family, she has her own independent residence, which is a sign of the Star Luo Imperial House's respect for the Zhu Family and their high regard for her.

Dai Weisi stood before the gate, took a deep breath, and forcefully knocked on the door knocker.

"Bang bang bang!"

The knocking was particularly jarring in the quiet night.

No one answered.

He knocked a few more times, this time with more force.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Footsteps finally came from inside the door.

"Coming, coming... Who is it so late..."

The door creaked open a crack, and a woman with an ordinary appearance peeked out.

She was originally Zhu Zhuyun's personal maid. When she heard a knock on the door while on night duty, she hurriedly put on an outer garment and rushed over.

When she saw who was standing outside the door, she was stunned:

"Your Highness... what brings you here at this hour...?"

Dai Weisi had no time for idle chatter and impatiently interrupted her, asking:

Where is Zhu Yun?

The maid was startled by his expression, but still answered honestly:

"The young lady is still in the study, Your Highness, the First Prince, you—"

Before she could finish her question, Dai Weisi shoved her aside and barged inside.

"Hey! Your Highness! Wait a minute!"

The maidservant chased after her, her voice filled with anxiety:

"The young lady is still here--"

Dai Weisi ignored him, striding across the front yard and heading straight for his study.

--

The study was brightly lit by candlelight.

Zhu Zhuyun was sitting at her desk, holding a book in her hands, but she hadn't turned a single page for a long time.

Her mind was in turmoil.

She had already heard about what happened during the day.

Dai Tianyu stormed the First Prince's Mansion, smashed the front yard in public, and even dragged a half-dead Soul Douluo, forcing him to accuse Dai Weisi of sending someone to assassinate him.

And that person actually identified him.

She didn't know how this would end, but she had a vague sense of foreboding.

Just then--

"Bang!"

The door was suddenly pushed open.

Zhu Zhuyun suddenly stood up, about to reprimand him, but when she saw who it was, she froze.

"Via... Dai Weisi?"

Dai Weisi stood in the doorway, his chest heaving, his face ashen, and his eyes swirling with complex emotions.

Zhu Zhuyun's heart skipped a beat. She quickly put down the book in her hand, walked briskly to him, and asked:

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Dai Weisi looked at her, his lips moved, and he spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Zhu Yun, pack your things."

Zhu Zhuyun was taken aback and asked in confusion:

"Pack your things? Pack what...?"

"Things that have left."

Dai Weisi interrupted her, saying each word clearly:

We have to go. Now. Right now.

Zhu Zhuyun's face turned pale instantly.

Seeing Dai Weisi's unprecedented dishevelment and panic, her ominous premonition finally came true.