The Emperor was furious, rolling his eyes in irritation and ignoring the Second Prince, who appeared weak and struggled to sit up. He looked towards Zhang Fang. Zhang Fang, understanding the situation, stepped forward to assist the Emperor, helping him lean against the bedframe. With a steely gaze, the Emperor…
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Chapter 129: A Call to Conscience
The emperor learned of the news and twitched slightly at the corner of his eye, scolding softly, “This second prince truly knows nothing!” In the emperor’s mind, the second prince was as useless as a lump of mud. Even if he were given authority over the military department now, he…
Chapter 122: A Dangerous Game
After listening, the emperor nodded in satisfaction, fully relaxing his guard against Zhang Fang. It seemed Zhang Fang was indeed the virtuous gentleman as rumored! Although Zhang Fang had reported Xu Chang, he had dispelled the emperor’s suspicions. As long as Zhang Fang stayed away from the court and did…
Chapter 111: The Return of the Prodigal
Years ago, the Second Prince was born in the same year as the Crown Prince, the two royal princes separated by only a month. The Crown Prince’s birth mother was just a beauty, while the Second Prince’s mother was a favored concubine. Many officials in the court submitted requests for…
Chapter 110: The Dangers of Favor
Thinking of the second prince’s carefree nature, he was probably recommending the book written by Zhang Fang to the emperor. The crown prince didn’t pay much attention, but to emphasize his presence, he decided to join the conversation and chat with the emperor. Upon seeing the crown prince join the…