Residence of the Crown Prince!
Although it was deep into the night, the gates of the Prince's Mansion were still wide open. Lanterns and candles lit up the courtyard. The manager, along with all the servants and guards, stood respectfully on both sides of the entrance. The line extended from outside the gate to inside the courtyard, easily numbering over a hundred people…
In the main hall of the front courtyard, an elderly man in lavish clothing, who seemed to be in his fifties or sixties, was sitting and drinking tea. He appeared calm and composed, radiating the confidence of someone with a plan.
This man was a Clan Elder of the Dongying Imperial Family. In terms of seniority, he was of the same generation as the current Royal Family's elder members and was their younger brother. Even the various princes had to address him as Ninth Uncle.
