96: It seems I've dragged you into this.

Seeing Nangong Jinglin's ugly expression, Nangong Yu didn't indulge him, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

He continued, "Nangong Jinglin, this Prince doesn't understand either. You say I only have a Medium Grade Spiritual Root, so how could the Zhenbei Army be willing to swear allegiance to this Prince until death?"

"Why don't they follow you? You're the Second Imperial Prince! Such a lofty and magnificent existence!"

Hearing this, Nangong Jinglin's expression grew even darker. "Are you courting death?"

"Courting death?"

Nangong Yu blinked, as if he had heard the greatest joke. "Oh, are you going to kill this Prince? You can try!"

Immediately after, his gaze suddenly turned cold. "This Prince heard that my mother issued four Military Orders to the Zhenbei Army. Do you think if you kill me, you can withstand the Zhenbei Army's wrath?"

"You..."

A flash of killing intent crossed Nangong Jinglin's eyes, but remembering Nangong Yu's threat, he could only glare hatefully at Nangong Yu before sitting down directly.

"Hmph!"

Nangong Yu naturally noticed the killing intent in his eyes and couldn't help but let out a cold snort. "Trash! You can't even tolerate your own imperial cousin. Can your heart tolerate the court officials? Can it tolerate the common people of the world? Can it tolerate this entire realm?"

"You..."

Nangong Jinglin's expression changed drastically. He abruptly stood up and looked coldly at Nangong Yu. "Nangong Yu, how dare you!"

"How dare I? Did this Prince say anything wrong?"

Nangong Yu ignored him, his eyes full of disdain. "Tell me, when have you ever seen this Prince act differently? I am only four years old. Did I provoke you? Did I kill your beloved family or friends?"

"You..."

Nangong Jinglin's expression was grim, especially since hundreds of people on the training stage were watching, making it impossible for him to save face.

At this moment, he wished he could execute Nangong Yu on the spot, regardless of the consequences.

But he knew very well that he couldn't do it, and the Supervision Office wouldn't allow him to either!

At this moment, noticing the situation here, the ten people on the training stage couldn't help but stop.

Nangong Ruo Xue flew directly off the training stage and quickly ran over. "Xiaoyu, what's wrong?"

"Eldest Imperial Sister, I'm fine!"

Nangong Yu shook his head, gave Nangong Jinglin a cold look, and sat down sullenly.

Nangong Ruo Xue's expression subtly changed. "Ruoshui, what exactly happened?"

Nangong Ruoshui quickly recounted what had just happened, her expression grim. "I don't know what Nangong Jinglin's crazy idea is? It feels like he is always targeting Xiaoyu."

Hearing these words, Nangong Ruo Xue coldly glanced at Nangong Jinglin. "Nangong Jinglin, you've gone too far. I will truthfully inform Imperial Father about today's incident."

"Suit yourself!"

Nangong Jinglin's face was ugly as he coldly snorted.

But his heart couldn't help but pound, and a feeling of fear unconsciously arose within him.

But for him to bow his head? That was impossible.

Nangong Jinglin glanced at the group, gave a cold hmph, flung his sleeve, and left.

Seeing this, Nangong Yu's expression became complicated. "Ruo Xue Eldest Imperial Sister, did I go too far and cause trouble?"

"Not at all!"

Nangong Ruo Xue sat down, put her arm around Nangong Yu, and comforted him, "Xiaoyu, don't worry about it. Nangong Jinglin was just looking for trouble."

"Oh!"

Nangong Yu nodded, but his mood was clearly dampened.

Seeing this, Nangong Ruo Xue paused in thought. "Wait for me, I'll be right back!"

After speaking, she flew directly to the Instructor's Platform and said something to the Instructors.

A moment later, she flew back, smiling. "Xiaoyu, I asked the Instructor for permission. I'll take you guys out for a walk!"

"Thank you, Eldest Imperial Sister!"

Nangong Yu nodded slightly, stood up, and prepared to leave with Nangong Ruo Xue.

Just then, Nangong Ruo Xue suddenly turned and looked at Nangong Ruoshui and the other person. "You two can't leave. I didn't ask permission for the two of you, so listen carefully!"

Hearing this, the corners of Nangong Ruoshui's mouth twitched, and they shook their heads helplessly.

They walked out of the training stage.

Nangong Yu seemed to suddenly remember something. He turned to look at Su Xingmeng and said apologetically, "Sister Xingmeng, I seem to have dragged you down."

"Ah? Why are you dragging me into this?"

Su Xingmeng looked confused, not understanding what was happening.

Nangong Ruo Xue looked thoughtful, as if she had realized something, but was still a little skeptical.

Nangong Yu looked somewhat helpless and said, "Although I don't know Nangong Jinglin's temperament very well, after meeting him a few times, I can tell that he is not very broad-minded."

"Now that I couldn't hold back my anger and completely tore off the mask with him, he will definitely view me as a thorn in his side and might wish to eliminate me quickly!"

"But he probably doesn't have the guts to strike at me, or perhaps lacks the ability, but you are different!"

"You walked too closely with us today. If he can't swallow his anger, he might very well target you!"

Hearing this explanation, Nangong Ruo Xue couldn't help but nod slightly, looking somewhat uncertain and surprised.

As for Su Xingmeng, she was almost completely stunned.

So, she was collateral damage?

She looked at Nangong Yu with some apprehension. "Little Prince, surely it won't go that far? Xing Meng is just an ordinary person. As an Imperial Prince, would he really bother me?"

"I don't know!" Nangong Yu shook his head slightly. "I haven't dealt with him much, so I'm not entirely sure, but just in case, please be careful, Sister Xingmeng."

"This... alright!"

Su Xingmeng nodded helplessly. At this moment, she somewhat wanted to escape this whirlpool. Wasn't this Imperial City a bit too dangerous?

But then, Nangong Yu shook his head. "Forget it. Since your potential crisis started because of me, why don't you follow my Eldest Imperial Sister for a while? That way, even if Nangong Jinglin has the intention, he shouldn't dare to act."

Hearing this, Su Xingmeng shook her head slightly. "I think that won't be necessary. The situation Little Prince mentioned is only a possibility, not a certainty. How could Xing Meng trouble the Eldest Princess because of this?"

"It's fine. Xiaoyu has a point; it's just a precaution."

Nangong Ruo Xue shook her head slightly and joined in the persuasion.

Since Nangong Yu intended for her to help, she naturally wouldn't refuse.

Su Xingmeng hesitated, wanting to refuse again. After all, she wasn't familiar with the Eldest Princess; it was impossible for her to just follow her around!

But then Nangong Yu's voice came again. "If you don't have concerns, following me is fine too. The Prince of Zhenbeis Residence has my mother and Aunt Shen, two great experts. Even if Nangong Jinglin wanted to, he wouldn't dare to actually attack."

"But if you do that, in Nangong Jinglin's eyes, you will essentially be tied to me. He might continue to target me in the future, and that would involve you as well!"

Hearing this, Su Xingmeng frowned slightly, glancing at Nangong Ruo Xue and the other person. "Little Prince, will Nangong Jinglin really make a move against me?"