CHAPTER 857: CHAPTER 857: GET BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM

As soon as Li Yiba finished speaking, he led a group of guards to follow, but he also kept his mind and quickly sent someone to report to the boss, reminding himself not to forget his roots. Since befriending the Fifth Prince was an excellent opportunity, he certainly couldn’t forget the boss.

"Who are you people?" Seeing a group of guards coming up, Song Zhe thought they were going to spoil the Fifth Prince’s plan, so he immediately stood in their way.

"Greetings, Young Master Song, we... we are here to protect His Highness." Li Yiba said obsequiously, stuttering slightly out of excitement.

In the past, he wouldn’t have feared these spoiled rich kids; after all, people like Song Zhe were not the eldest sons of the main family branch and would only act arrogant for a few years. Those with some capability could stay in the Zong Family, while those without would be sent out of the Capital as they got older, to prevent them from having unrealistic dreams about the Family Head position and disrupting the family’s peace.

But now Li Yiba was here for the Fifth Prince, and thus he became polite to Song Zhe and the others.

"Protect what, protect nothing, get out of the way." Song Zhe said impatiently.

"Song Zhe, they mean well, let them be." The Fifth Prince glanced at Li Yiba and the others and said casually, though he was quite pleased in his heart.

Just on the first day of returning to the Capital, people were already offering their allegiance. Although their status was a bit low and their strength quite ordinary, it still proved that the Fifth Prince had some prestige in the Capital, and it wasn’t as bad as he had imagined.

At this moment, the Fifth Prince was overwhelmed with heroic aspirations.

Today, he must utterly crush those people in the Sky Number Elegant Seat underfoot, letting everyone know that I, the Fifth Prince, have returned!

In the hall, many people also noticed something unusual.

"What are those people doing? They seem to be looking for trouble."

"How bold, daring to make trouble in the Yingfeng Building."

"Why are the guards not stopping them, it seems they are helping instead?" The diners were puzzled, having never encountered such a situation in the Yingfeng Building before.

"You don’t know? That’s His Highness the Fifth Prince. Those local bumpkins in the Sky Number Elegant Seat dared to offend the Fifth Prince; they’re doomed." The servant said gloatingly.

"What, His Highness the Fifth Prince!" The diners were collectively startled and all looked towards the Sky Number Elegant Seat.

Soon, the incident of His Highness the Fifth Prince standing up for his subordinates at the Yingfeng Building spread, and anyone with insight could easily guess his motive: this Fifth Prince had no small ambition, and on his first day back, he intended to establish his prestige, marking the first step in his bid for the throne.

No one knew who was so unfortunate as to become the first stepping stone beneath his feet.

The Fifth Prince looked at the servant with satisfaction, as he was just thinking about how to publicize today’s events. The servant was indeed considerate. Well, after this is over, he must be rewarded accordingly.

The servant, seeing the satisfied look from the Fifth Prince, was almost overwhelmed with excitement.

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"There’s no doubt that this is the best restaurant in the Capital, I’ve never tasted anything so delicious." Han Yunyun said contently, patting her round stomach.

"If you like it, we can come here whenever we’re free." Mu Hanyan was also very pleased with the food and wine here.

"It must be expensive, right?" Han Yunyun said embarrassedly.

"No matter, the young master has plenty of money." Jiang Yuzhe said complacently.

"This foodie." Mu Hanyan looked at Jiang Yuzhe’s belly, which was even more stuffed than Han Yunyun’s, and thought with frustration.

"Young master, it’s getting late, we should head back." Huayue looked out the window and said.

"Alright, call the waiter to bring the bill."

"Bang!" Just as Mu Hanyan finished speaking, the wooden door was kicked open.

"Who are you!" Huayue and Zirong stood up simultaneously, their hands on their sword hilts.

Mu Hanyan raised her head and saw Qu Fengting at the front of the group, somewhat surprised in her heart; this guy actually dared to come looking for trouble, quite bold indeed.

Then, her gaze fell on the young man beside Qu Fengting, vaguely guessing the reason for Qu Fengting’s visit.

Although she didn’t know who he was, just by the faint aura of nobility and authority he exuded, Mu Hanyan could easily guess his background — besides the Imperial Family, it’s hard for others to possess such a demeanor, right?

No wonder Qu Fengting dared to show up again, he had found backing from a member of the Royal Family.

"Bold! This is..." Seeing Huayue and the others with their hands on their sword hilts, exuding an aura of confidence, Song Zhe was a bit apprehensive and was about to announce the Fifth Prince’s title.

However, before he could finish, he was stopped by the Fifth Prince. Calling out the Fifth Prince’s title right away would be an abuse of power; how could it show the Fifth Prince’s authority?

They’re just a bunch of country bumpkins, and knowing the backgrounds of his lackeys should be enough to scare them. This would naturally highlight that His Highness the Fifth Prince is destined to have great assistance, demonstrating his popularity and expectation.

Just like how green leaves complement red flowers, he understood this principle well.

"I heard that a few arrogant and reckless people have arrived in the Capital, so I came to see what makes them so special. On first glance, they are just so-so." The Fifth Prince looked at the few people before him contemptuously, especially at Mu Hanyan protected in the middle by Huayue and the others, dismissively saying.

"Who are you?" Huayue also noticed this person had an extraordinary demeanor and an imposing manner, so she didn’t dare to provoke him lightly, asking in a deep voice.

"You are not worthy to know the identity of the Fifth Young Master." Song Zhe would never put a few servants in his eyes, speaking arrogantly. Seeing the Fifth Prince did not want to reveal his identity, intending to stay low-key, he quickly changed his tone, referring to him as the Fifth Young Master.

"Fifth Young Master, there’s no need to waste words with them, just throw them out, and it’s done.

"Exactly, daring to draw their swords upon seeing us, they must be courting death." Other spoiled rich kids echoed.

"Who I am is not important. I’ve come to tell you that in the Capital, there is no place for you to act recklessly. Go back to where you came from!" The Fifth Prince said indifferently.

Although his tone was not heavy, it was filled with an irresistible aura of authority.

Facing the royal majesty of the Fifth Prince, Huayue and the others felt an intangible pressure.

Although they had already guessed Qu Fengting found backing from a member of the Royal Family, they did not expect the other party to be so domineering. To speak the truth, the status of the royal families of the Holy Court Continent countries is indeed extremely high, but it is not entirely monarchic supremacy; strength is still paramount. True powerhouses, even if they cannot override royal power, are nevertheless the subjects of royal families from all countries seeking alliances.

Not only those true powerhouses but even the Eight Great Families in the Capital would not be easily offended by the Royal Family, rather they would be eagerly drawn close.

This young man before them, colluding with a villain like Qu Fengting, was still so arrogant. Mu Hanyan couldn’t help but feel some anger.