"Your Highness White Dragon, what has happened?"
An elder beside him asked, showing a hint of surprise. White Dragon was usually composed, but he seemed uneasy upon hearing the flute's melody.
"It's Bei Mei, the flute melody is from Bei Mei!"
Prince White Dragon said, "Only when he is in danger does he play the flute. Something must have happened to him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, White Dragon leaped up and headed towards the outside of the imperial capital, his movements appearing somewhat hurried. His senses were never wrong.
The group of experts followed closely, not daring to be negligent. They were well aware that if anything were to happen to Prince White Dragon, they would not be able to bear the consequences, hence their utmost caution.
Outside the imperial capital, the sect leader of Tai Yan squinted his eyes and said meaningfully, "It's useless. No need to play. No one will come. Even if someone comes, they won't be able to save you!"
"Hmph, how dare you!"
Princess Bei Mei was furious and clearly displeased, as if she had been insulted.
Sect Leader Tai Yan didn't take it seriously. If Bei Mei were truly a princess, why would she be with Lu Fan and the others? Therefore, he paid no mind to her words.
However, at this very moment, within the imperial palace, a figure clad in white emerged, soaring through the air amidst auspicious multicolored clouds. The people within the imperial capital looked on, wondering what had occurred.
Such multicolored clouds were unique to Prince White Dragon, so the one emerging was naturally him.
Suddenly, throughout the imperial capital, numerous women rushed forward, using all their spiritual energy in an attempt to catch a glimpse of Prince White Dragon.
It was rumored that Prince White Dragon was exceedingly handsome and was a prince of the Heavenly Court. He was likely to become the Heavenly Emperor in the future, which was why he was so sought after by many women.
"Brother White Dragon!"
Upon seeing the multicolored clouds in the sky, Princess Bei Mei was instantly overjoyed. She hadn't expected her flute melody to actually work.
After all, the flute had been given to her by White Dragon himself when she was very young, with a promise that if she were ever in danger, playing it would bring him to her. She hadn't imagined it would actually happen this time.
In a flash, White Dragon appeared before Bei Mei and gently touched her forehead. "Little girl, I never expected that after so many years, you've grown into a young lady!"
"I haven't! I've always been a little girl!"
Bei Mei retorted playfully, her gaze earnest, as if everything appeared so sincere in her eyes.
"Old man pays his respects to His Highness Prince White Dragon!"
Sect Leader Tai Yan quickly bowed, his eyes momentarily dazed. He had never imagined that the person before him was truly the princess. This realization brought with it a sense of impending doom.
White Dragon frowned slightly and looked at Bei Mei. "What exactly is going on? Did this old scoundrel try to harm you, which is why you blew the flute?"
"That's right! This old scoundrel is incredibly wicked and tried to kill me!"
Princess Bei Mei said earnestly, "Brother White Dragon, you must not let him off easily!"
Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Tai Yan's face flushed, and then turned deathly pale. He had never anticipated that things would escalate to this point. Even if he had been in the right, he doubted he could explain himself clearly, let alone when he was in the wrong.
"Sect Leader Tai Yan, how dare you! You dare to lay hands on someone from the royal family!"
Prince White Dragon's voice was filled with anger as he looked at Sect Leader Tai Yan, his gaze burning with fury.
Princess Bei Mei, being a member of the royal family, was treated this way. How would the royal family maintain its standing in the Heavenly Court in the future?
"I..."
Sect Leader Tai Yan's face was ashen. He had never imagined that things would turn out this way.
"You don't need to explain!"
Princess Bei Mei said coldly, "No matter what you say, I won't listen. Just wait for your punishment!"
Sect Leader Tai Yan's old face contorted with mixed emotions. Had he known things would unfold like this, he would never have dared to act against Bei Mei.
"Guards, arrest Sect Leader Tai Yan!"
Prince White Dragon's imposing aura radiated as he looked at Sect Leader Tai Yan with great displeasure. Daring to move against members of the royal family, what would happen in the future?
Sect Leader Tai Yan dared not resist and was forcibly taken away.
Princess Bei Mei was delighted. She harbored a deep animosity towards Sect Leader Tai Yan, and it was naturally the best outcome that he would now be dealt with.
Liu Haoran and Han Feixue, standing not far away, observed the scene with a slight shift in their expressions. They had indeed not expected things to turn out this way, catching them completely off guard.
"Who are these people?"
Prince White Dragon asked curiously, looking towards Lu Fan and the others.
"They are all my friends. I brought them to the imperial capital, and we were planning to walk the Sky Road!"
Princess Bei Mei said with a smile, "After all, this is a great opportunity!"
"Walk the Sky Road?"
White Dragon squinted his eyes and smiled, but he said no more.
Anyone familiar with the Sky Road knew that without extraordinary talent, one could not ascend it.
Lu Fan and the others appeared ordinary, and their attempt to walk the Sky Road would likely be arduous.
"I have instructed my people to set up a banquet at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. Tonight, we shall not return until we are drunk!"
Prince White Dragon said with a laugh, "Little sister Bei Mei, it has been a long time since we last met. You won't refuse, will you?"
"Since Brother White Dragon has invited me, I will naturally accompany you!"
Princess Bei Mei said with a smile, her expression earnest. At least in her eyes, White Dragon was her favorite cousin among the many princes, and she would not dare to slight him.
"Excellent. You all enter the city first, and we shall meet at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion!"
Prince White Dragon nodded, and then departed with his entourage, seemingly not wishing to attract undue attention.
After Prince White Dragon left, Ling'er remarked, "This Prince White Dragon is truly dignified and rare. Princess Bei Mei is truly fortunate to have such a good cousin; it's quite enviable!"
"Not at all!"
Princess Bei Mei giggled. "But you all must attend the banquet tonight!"
Lu Fan and the others nodded, not refusing the invitation. Since Princess Bei Mei had extended the invitation, they found it difficult to decline.
Meanwhile, within the imperial city, Prince White Dragon smiled, appearing quite pleased.
"Your Highness, Princess Bei Mei is truly a timely arrival!"
An elder said with a smile, "If Your Highness can gain the support of the Ninth Prince, you will undoubtedly have greater leverage among the many princes in the future!"
"Uncle Nine has always remained neutral!"
White Dragon shook his head. "However, my good relationship with Bei Mei means that even if he doesn't get involved, others will surely believe that my relationship with Uncle Nine is extraordinary!"
"Your Highness is truly wise. You began your stratagems from childhood. It is likely that the position of Heavenly Emperor will be yours before long," the white-haired elder flattered, not daring to show any disrespect.
"It is too early to say!"
White Dragon shook his head, his expression becoming more serious. Until the very end, no one could be sure of the outcome.
After all, everything he was doing was for the final result. If the outcome was unfavorable, all his efforts would be in vain. He understood this better than anyone else.