With the President missing, why did Third Prince Nathan Xiao call on General Victor Liu from the distant Western Military District, instead of General Lan?
There's definitely something going on behind the scenes...
"Even with me as a witness, you still don't believe it?" Suddenly, a strong, booming voice rang out.
Everyone looked over—it was the two General Lans arriving.
Lily Bai’s maternal grandfather, General Quentin Lan, and her uncle, General Clark Lan, walked in together.
Quentin Lan declared, "Lily Bai is my legitimate granddaughter! The Crown Prince is my grandson-in-law! I stake my own head on this: this child is the Supreme Emperor's true grandson!"
"General Lan!" Victor Liu shouted. "It's precisely because you vouch for them that it's even less believable!"
General Lan narrowed his eyes at him. "What do you mean by that?"
"During our investigation into the President's disappearance, we found Peter Lan's movements suspicious," said Victor Liu. "We have every reason to suspect the Lan family is involved in the President's disappearance!"
"That's bullshit!" Quentin Lan roared. "For generations, the Lan family has guarded Dragon City and remained loyal to the royal clan! How dare you slander us?"
"First you deceived the Supreme Emperor, making him believe his son was still alive, then you murdered him! Now you want your granddaughter and great-grandson to inherit the throne! Quentin Lan, Clark Lan, how dare you? Do you think the other four military divisions are dead?" Victor Liu was all righteous indignation.
Quentin Lan laughed angrily. "Victor Liu! I always knew you were shameless, but I never expected you'd twist the truth this far! You're disgracing that uniform!"
Victor Liu said, "Quentin Lan, we've long known the Lan family is ambitious! Today you finally show your true colors!"
Clark Lan sneered, "Victor Liu, where's Ryan Liu? Haven't you lost contact with him for a while now?"
Victor Liu's face changed. "What do you mean? Don't tell me you've harmed Ryan too?"
"Everyone, I have Ryan Liu's confession video here. Let's listen to what he says about who really kidnapped and killed the President." Clark Lan stepped forward.
Victor Liu exchanged a look with Mabel An, then suddenly drew his gun and aimed it at Clark Lan.
Suddenly, a swarm of soldiers rushed out from around the hall, guns raised at Clark Lan, Quentin Lan, Lily Bai, and the others.
The scene exploded into screams and chaos.
"Clark Lan, not only do you want to usurp the throne, you want to frame me too?" Victor Liu said arrogantly. "I'm not giving you that chance!"
Clark Lan and Quentin Lan moved to shield Lily Bai, one in front and one behind.
The Supreme Emperor's Estate is guarded by armed police.
No other armed force is allowed to bring weapons inside unless personally authorized by His Majesty.
Not only did Victor Liu bring weapons in, he also brought troops and had them lying in wait next door.
Lily Bai smiled.
But what surprised her was that Nathan Xiao really didn’t seem to be involved in this.
Because he was both shocked and anxious, he actually stepped forward to shield her, saying, "Victor Liu! What are you doing? Who gave you permission to bring guns? Tell them to lower their weapons!"
"Your Highness, during my investigation I found that Quentin Lan and his son had ulterior motives. I came today specifically to arrest them—sorry to have startled you," Victor Liu said. "Take them away!"
The armed soldiers moved in, ready to take the Lan father and son and Lily Bai away.
"Who dares!" Nathan Xiao shielded Lily Bai. "She is Her Highness the Crown Princess!"
The soldiers glanced back at Victor Liu.
Victor Liu then looked over at Mabel An.