"Hand over the驸马?" the Eighth Prince asked, bewildered, "What is Princess Linglong talking about? The驸马 is not with me, how can I hand him over?"
"Within Jiulong City, I was held captive, and the驸马 was also taken away. This matter was done by the Eighth Prince's manor." Princess Linglong stated directly, "If Imperial Uncle insists on denying it, I have nothing more to say. However, this million-strong army has already arrived at the gates of the Eighth Prince's manor. If Imperial Uncle is not afraid, he can try."
"You are merely a junior, yet you dare to threaten Imperial Uncle?" The Eighth Prince's face turned ashen, "But speaking of which, what exactly happened? How dare people from the Eighth Prince's manor hold you captive?"
"If I didn't have absolute certainty, how would I dare to come to the Eighth Prince's manor to demand the person?"
Princess Linglong stated directly, "Does Imperial Uncle know who this驸马 is?"
"I heard that the驸马 is a peerless prodigy, and he is very well-matched with the princess. Of course, I do not know," the Eighth Prince smiled.
"The驸马 has a grievance with the Eighth Prince's manor. I only found out not long ago, but that was all a misunderstanding." Princess Linglong smiled, "As long as the Eighth Prince's manor hands over the person, I will immediately take everyone back and will not make things difficult for the Eighth Prince's manor."
The Eighth Prince frowned, then ordered for Qinglong to be brought in. Qinglong arrived late and quickly saluted upon seeing the Eighth Prince.
"What exactly happened? Is the驸马's incident truly related to my Eighth Prince's manor?"
The Eighth Prince questioned coldly, his expression even more indifferent.
"This..."
Qinglong stood there stunned, not knowing how to answer. After all, this matter was still a top secret. If it were truly revealed, it would be detrimental to the Eighth Prince's manor and might even cause endless trouble.
"What? Is my command no longer effective?" the Eighth Prince asked coldly, "As the leader of the Four Divine Guards, why didn't you report your actions to me?"
"Your Highness, it is difficult for me to say more about this matter. I am afraid you will have to ask the Heir Apparent yourself," Qinglong cupped his fists.
"What a bunch of useless trash!" the Eighth Prince said coldly, "Have the Heir Apparent come to see me."
Qinglong nodded hurriedly and retreated to the rear, breaking out in a cold sweat. He didn't know how to explain this matter and could only let Baihu take the blame.
Not long after, Baihu arrived, "Princess Linglong, I didn't expect to meet you again!"
"Where is the驸马?"
Linglong asked coldly, "You have quite the nerve to hold the驸马 captive. Do you know what crime that is?"
"Princess Linglong, please do not wrongly accuse me. When did I ever hold the驸马 captive?"
Baihu said with a smile, "One cannot casually spread baseless rumors like this. Otherwise, people will truly believe that my Eighth Prince's manor dares to disrespect the驸马."
"Don't think I don't know that you have a feud with the驸马. Now that the驸马 is in your hands, if you harm him even slightly, I will raze your entire royal city." Linglong's voice was icy.
Baihu's expression instantly turned grim. He had never been threatened like this in his life, and Princess Linglong's words further provoked him.
"Baihu, what exactly happened?" the Eighth Prince asked, "Is the驸马 really not in your hands?"
"It is absolutely true, there is no falsehood!"
Baihu said quickly, "The驸马 is such a prominent figure, how would I dare to hold him captive? Father Emperor, you must uphold justice for me."
Having received a positive affirmation, the Eighth Prince's confidence instantly grew. He looked at Linglong and said, "You heard it too. The Eighth Prince's manor did not hold the驸马 captive. Princess, can you leave now?"
"I will not leave without finding the驸马," Linglong said coldly, "Even if I have to turn this entire royal city upside down, I will find the驸马!"
"Princess Linglong, isn't your behavior too arrogant?" Baihu said coldly, "We are all royalty. Your father was just luckier, which is why you are the princess. If the Imperial Grandfather had chosen my father back then, I would have been the prince."
*Slap...*
Before Baihu could finish speaking, the Eighth Prince slapped him, "You ignorant brat, what are you saying here? How dare you be so arrogant? Hurry up and apologize to the princess."
"What I said is the truth!" Baihu covered his face, his entire demeanor turning grim.
The Eighth Prince didn't say another word, kicked him out, "Ignorant fool."
After kicking Baihu out, the Eighth Prince smiled and said, "Princess, please do not mind. He was just speaking casually!"
"Just speaking casually?" Linglong smiled slightly, "I'm afraid it's always been like this. Such loose talk will surely lead to trouble in the future."
"Princess is right!" The Eighth Prince cupped his fists again.
"However, Imperial Uncle, I am still convinced that the驸马 is within the royal city!" Princess Linglong stated directly, "And within the entire Eighth Prince's manor, only the Four Divine Guards can subdue the驸马. If you call them to ask, you will know the whole story."
The Eighth Prince nodded slightly. He knew Princess Linglong's character; she would not give up until she found the驸马. Now, he could only see the matter through.
Not long after, the Four Divine Guards were summoned, their expressions not looking very good.
"You are my subordinates. If you truly followed the Heir Apparent's orders and captured the驸马, then say so truthfully," the Eighth Prince said coldly, "If anyone dares to conceal it, I will cripple them!"
Zhuque glanced at Qinglong, then stepped forward and said, "The驸马 is in the dungeon. It was indeed our doing!"
Linglong instantly breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Lu Fan might have encountered trouble. Now that she knew Lu Fan was safe, she felt relieved.
"You scoundrels, how could you act like this!" the Eighth Prince said coldly, "You even dare to kidnap the驸马? I think you are tired of living!"
"Your Highness, please calm your anger. We were also helpless!"
Zhuque quickly cupped his fists, "If it weren't for the Heir Apparent ordering us to act, we would never have had such courage."
"Presumptuous!"
The Eighth Prince's face turned ashen, "The matter has come to this point, and you are still pushing the blame onto each other. Hurry up and take me to see the驸马!"
The Four Divine Guards did not dare to delay and led the way. Now that even the Prince had spoken, they naturally could not say much more.
And after a while, the Eighth Prince arrived at the dungeon, his expression becoming solemn. He knew very well that the crime of kidnapping the驸马 had been established, which was not a good thing for the Eighth Prince's manor.
Baihu stood there stunned. He never expected the Four Divine Guards to reveal the matter directly.
"Heir Apparent, what should we do?"
Elder Tian spoke, "This matter is no small affair. If there is the slightest mistake, the Heir Apparent will be in danger!"
"Man proposes, but heaven disposes. It's a pity that kid is hidden inside the Divine Emperor Cauldron, otherwise, I would have killed him long ago!" Baihu's voice was icy.
With the matter reaching this point, it was extremely unfavorable for him.