“The First Prince’s personal visit is sufficient to show sincerity!”
Bi Qing smiled and said, “Since that is the case, let this matter end here!”
Shen Zhanguo nodded slightly, also quite satisfied. As a prince of the dynasty, it was already quite difficult for him to come and apologize.
“The First Prince’s visit today must be thanks to Princess Ye Hong!”
Lu Fan said softly, “But since the First Prince has said so, we naturally won’t refuse the offer!”
“Thank you then!”
Shen Zhanguo cupped his fists, and at the same time waved his hand. Someone brought gifts and placed them in Lu Fan’s room: “A small token of my appreciation, nothing worthy!”
“The First Prince has gone to great lengths!”
Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, feeling somewhat unaccustomed to such a scene.
Previously, at the polo match, Shen Zhanguo had been very overbearing and had never paid them any mind. Now, he had personally sent people to deliver gifts, which was quite a reversal.
“It’s getting late, so I shall take my leave!”
Shen Zhanguo cupped his fists again, then got into his carriage and departed.
“How was it, am I doing alright?”
Shen Ye Hong smiled and said, “With just a few words, I made my elder brother apologize!”
“Indeed, impressive!”
Lu Fan nodded, “But your elder brother is not someone to be trifled with. The reason he is like this is probably due to his fear of Tongtian Academy!”
“Regardless, since my elder brother has apologized, your grievances are now settled!”
Shen Ye Hong stated directly, “As for Gu Hai of the Gu family, I will not interfere with how you deal with him!”
“So your purpose in doing this is to prevent any rift between me and your elder brother?”
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, “You are truly thoughtful!”
“There’s no other way, who told you you are the destined person for me!”
Shen Ye Hong said with a wry smile, “If the prophecy of Shenji Mountain comes true, you will be my驸马 (fù mǎ - prince consort) in the future, and how can you have any grudges with my elder brother!”
Bi Qing stood by, his expression shifting slightly. He had not expected Shen Ye Hong to be so direct.
Even Lu Fan felt a bit awkward. He wasn’t sure why, but he felt that Shen Ye Hong had changed a lot, and seemed to have lost her princess-like temper.
When Shen Tian learned that Shen Zhanguo had personally gone to Shenxian Ju to apologize, his face instantly turned ashen. Beside him was a man in black.
“Your Highness, it seems that it is not difficult to win them over!”
The man in black spoke, “Once the First Prince shows goodwill, we will have no opportunity!”
“Tsk tsk, elder brother has become smart now!”
Shen Tian sneered, “Since that is the case, I will deliberately make him an enemy of Tongtian Academy!”
As he said this, Shen Tian said coldly, “Don’t I have my people among the First Prince’s guards? Have them intercept and assassinate, and then frame the First Prince!”
“Your Highness, those are informants planted for many years!”
The man in black frowned, “Once activated, it will be difficult to control the First Prince’s movements in the future!”
“It’s fine!”
Shen Tian waved his hand, “As long as he offends Tongtian Academy, one informant is insignificant!”
The man in black quickly cupped his fists, not daring to say more, and turned to leave.
In the following days, Lu Fan remained in closed-door cultivation at Shenxian Ju, not leaving his room. It was Bi Qing who often went out to gather information about Gu Yuntong.
“Sir, your chicken soup has arrived!”
A voice sounded from outside the room.
Lu Fan, however, frowned slightly. He had not ordered anything.
“Is this the chicken soup he ordered?”
Liuli walked over and glanced at the man, “Give it to me!”
The man nodded slightly and handed the chicken soup to Liuli.
Liuli was curious why Lu Fan would order chicken soup. Just as she was about to push the door open, she felt a chill behind her.
“Die!”
The man’s figure surged, and the dagger in his hand plunged into Liuli’s back.
Unable to dodge, Liuli felt a sharp pain. But at that very moment, Lu Fan, who had been sitting cross-legged, rose up. A powerful aura permeated the air, forcing the man back several steps, his legs feeling weak.
“Saint… Saintly aura!”
The man’s eyes were filled with terror. Knowing that he could not possibly survive, he directly shattered his own heart with a palm strike.
Lu Fan pulled Liuli into his arms, “Are you alright?”
“I’m fine, the wound isn’t deep!”
Liuli shook her head, but her face grew paler, and her body became weaker.
Lu Fan put Liuli down and looked at the wound on her back, quickly pressing the acupoints to stop the bleeding, “This dagger is highly poisonous, it seems to be a death warrior!”
“How could this happen!”
Bi Qing walked in from outside, looking even more surprised. He had only been out for a moment, and someone had already attempted an assassination.
“Liuli seems to have been poisoned by something!”
Lu Fan said, “With her cultivation, to be affected by the poison, this poison must be extraordinary!”
“This is… a Prince’s Mansion token?”
Bi Qing suddenly looked at the ground, looking quite surprised, “Could it be someone from the Prince’s Mansion?”
“Could it be the First Prince?”
Lu Fan also frowned. If that were the case, it would be rather childish, especially since the First Prince had visited them last night.
“I’m going to the palace!”
Lu Fan’s gaze turned cold, “This kind of poison is specially refined, and only they have the antidote!”
“But how do you know which prince did it?”
Bi Qing said directly, “Moreover, this matter is complicated, and there are likely other hidden motives!”
“I’ll ask Shen Ye Hong!”
Lu Fan said, then left Shenxian Ju with the token. If Liuli were to have an accident, how could he forgive himself? Su Dan Novel Network
In the palace, Shen Ye Hong was taking a bath, while Lu Fan was already outside the palace.
“Mr. Lu, the princess is still bathing. If you have anything, you can tell me!” a palace maid said.
“No, I’ll wait for her to come out!”
Lu Fan’s expression was calm, but there was no room for doubt.
After waiting for a long time, Shen Ye Hong came out wearing a purple robe, exuding a strong fragrance.
“Why do you have time to visit the palace?” Shen Ye Hong asked in surprise.
“Liuli is in trouble!”
Lu Fan said directly, “If I’m not mistaken, it should be the work of a prince!”
“How is that possible!”
Shen Ye Hong shook her head, “You know all my brothers, and they are on good terms with you, so why would they attack you!”
“This is a Prince’s Mansion token!”
Lu Fan held a token in his hand, “Within the imperial city, who else could have this token other than the royal family!”
“A token from my elder brother’s mansion!”
Shen Ye Hong was slightly stunned, her expression changing, “This is absolutely impossible. My elder brother personally went to apologize last night, so how could he attack you today!”
“But the facts are before us!”
Lu Fan said directly, “Unless someone is framing him!”
“Let’s go to my elder brother’s place right now!”
Shen Ye Hong said no more, pulling Lu Fan towards the First Prince’s palace.
If it was indeed Shen Zhanguo’s doing, even she would be filled with disgust.
After all, her elder brother was apologizing last night, and today he sent people to assassinate them, which was hard to accept.