The return of the Ninth Prince instantly ignited the silent Nine Dragons City!
This also means that the Third Prince's scheme has failed, and the Ninth Prince will almost certainly be appointed Crown Prince this time...
Neutral ministers began to quickly align themselves with the Ninth Prince.
The Azure Dragon Courtyard was immediately bustling with visitors.
The ministers, who were already on the Ninth Prince's side, were overjoyed.
As for the other princes' ministers, they all looked worried.
Some are happy, some are sad.
Red Dragon Villa.
The third prince, holding an invitation, suddenly burst into laughter, glared at the guests below, and shouted, "Is this mocking me? Or is it a public declaration of war against me?!"
The invitation clearly stated that the Ninth Prince would be hosting a banquet for the talented individuals of Nine Dragons City at the Azure Dragon Courtyard.
Under his meticulous arrangements, the Ninth Prince immediately sent an invitation upon his return.
Isn't this a sarcastic remark?
The retainers below, watching the somewhat deranged Third Prince, broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that this capricious prince would take his anger out on them, and dared not speak.
The Third Prince suddenly fell silent, sat down, and stared at the invitation for a full incense stick's time. Then, he slammed the invitation onto the table and sneered, "Since that's the case, let's see what tricks Ninth Prince is up to. Prepare your gifts."
Torch Dragon Villa.
The eldest prince, who was polishing his silver spear, looked at the invitation in front of him, suddenly gripped the spear handle, and pierced the invitation through!
"Trying to mock a defeated general?" The First Prince's face was cold and stern, as if he were suppressing a volcano about to erupt. He said in a muffled voice, "The matter is not yet settled. Don't be too happy, or you might suffer a setback!"
A long-haired man sitting opposite the eldest prince smiled and said, "Your Highness, aren't you planning to go?"
"What, Fifth Prince, you want to go?" The First Prince sneered, "Wouldn't going just be a complete disgrace?"
The Fifth Prince snapped open his folding fan, picked up the invitation with a hole in it, and said with a smile, "But it seems even more embarrassing not to go. I'd better go."
The eldest prince snorted coldly, turned around, and left. "Go if you want! I need to cultivate."
The Fifth Prince watched the First Prince's retreating figure, lost in thought.
White Dragon Courtyard.
It is located in the most remote part of Nine Dragons City.
This place is sparsely populated and surrounded by mountains. Right in the valley, next to the four waterfalls that cascade into the pool, there is a small courtyard.
Only a few maids were moving around in the courtyard.
In the garden, a woman with long white hair trailing on the ground, dressed in a pure white dress, is carefully watering the plants.
"Is Xiao Jiu back?"
The maid beside him, expressionless, placed her hands folded over her stomach and nodded, saying, "Your Highness, we have returned to the Azure Dragon Courtyard."
She became the second prince despite being a woman.
Jiu Bailu can be said to possess extremely strong talent and a mental fortitude that is unmatched by countless others.
"Given his personality, he probably already sent out invitations to the banquet when he came back, right?" Jiu Bailu's lips curled slightly, and her gentle smile was like a thousand flowers blooming, radiating a beauty that moved everyone.
Even the maid standing nearby couldn't help but look infatuated.
Jiu Bailu can be considered the most beautiful woman in the Heavenly Mystery Continent, without exception.
Countless talented young men were Qingxin by her, and even the Mo Clan member once came to propose marriage.
Unfortunately, all of them were rejected by Jiu Bailu.
A maidservant beside him produced an invitation with gold trim, saying, "Nothing can be hidden from His Highness."
Ignoring the flattery, Jiu Bailu put down the water bottle, accepted the invitation, and said with a smile, "I'll send someone with a gift later; I won't be going."
The maid was slightly taken aback. "Isn't Your Highness on the Ninth Prince's side?"
"Then I shouldn't have gone even more," Jiu Bailu said with a smile. "Before he is officially named Crown Prince, everything he does will be under the Emperor's watchful eye. If I go to support him at this time, I'll only steal his limelight."
"Your Highness is so thoughtful," the maid replied before going to prepare.
Looking at the flowers and plants, Jiu Bailu chuckled softly, "I heard Xiao Jiu brought some interesting people? There aren't many people he calls interesting..."
the next day.
The Azure Dragon Courtyard became the liveliest place in Nine Dragons City.
A banquet was held to entertain guests from all directions.
Countless young prodigies and ministers of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty flocked to the villa. The threshold was practically worn down by the crowds...
They all simply wanted to become subordinates of the Ninth Prince.
After all, he's destined to become the crown prince.
And assuming nothing goes wrong along the way, he will basically be the next emperor...
There were a hundred seats set up at the banquet.
Those who can sit in this seat are either top-tier geniuses or important officials of the Divine Dynasty.
At this moment, Ye Qiubai and the others were seated in the first five seats below the Ninth Prince, and everyone's eyes were on Ye Qiubai and the others.
Why are these unfamiliar-looking young people sitting at the very front?
Those sitting there should usually be important officials of the imperial court.
They never expected the Ninth Prince to value them so much.
Mu Fusheng felt helpless; being under so many gazes was pure torture for him!
That's too eye-catching...
Beside her, Feng Ye asked, "Why hasn't the Ninth Prince arrived yet?"
Mu Fusheng rolled his eyes and said, "Because the real guests haven't arrived yet."
Real guests?
Feng Ye was about to ask.
Then they heard a gasp from outside the door.
"It's His Highness the Third Prince!"
"And His Highness the Fifth Prince has also arrived!"
"It seems this banquet is bound to be quite tense..."
"Suddenly, I regret coming. It hasn't even started, and I already feel like swords are about to strike..."
At this moment, the Ninth Prince suddenly appeared, took the initiative to greet him, and said with a loud laugh, "Third Brother, Fifth Brother, you've arrived."
The Third Prince, with his bright red hair, laughed and stepped forward, saying, "You've returned safely, so naturally I had to check if you were injured." He then patted the Ninth Prince's shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright, it's good that you're alright."
The Fifth Prince chuckled, "I heard the journey home wasn't peaceful. Did you find the real culprit? I'll lend you Elder Hen when the time comes."
Elder Hen was a retainer of the Fifth Prince, a powerful expert at the Ancestor Realm.
The Ninth Prince sneered inwardly, but his face was full of humble smiles, as if he had forgotten everything that had happened before. He laughed and said, "The real culprit hasn't been found yet, but if he is, Fifth Brother doesn't need to worry. I will take back what he owes him tenfold or a hundredfold."
The three of them spoke as if they were very close brothers.
But who among those present didn't know the truth?
They all felt a chill run down their spines.
Listening to this conversation is less satisfying than resorting to violence.
The fact that they could say such things under these circumstances shows how cunning they are.
Oh right... Maple Feng Ye asked, somewhat confused, "Aren't they enemies? Why do they seem to get along so well?"
Mu Fusheng: "..."
It seems this guy's skill tree went astray; he's invested all his points in combat strength...
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PS: Four chapters