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The days passed uneventfully in the capital like nothing had happened. As the new year approached, people were busy buying new year goods. Even the poor families had joyful smiles all across their faces.
However, some people weren't that happy at all.
In the palace, Prince Li and Prince Xiang were walking in the garden.
In Prince Li's faction, Prince Xiang and Prince Cheng were not very powerful and were very respectful to Prince Li. Compared to the crown prince's taciturn personality and Prince Zhou and Prince Jing's high-profile ways of doing things, Prince Li was the most mediocre. He wasn't the most outstanding prince, and his mother was not the most favored, but he was extremely tactful. Whether it was the court officials or his brothers, they were willing to give him face. In private, he was a friendly-looking villain.
"Sixth Brother, I heard that Father has been very cold to Uncle these days," Prince Xiang said.
