The events of today seemed to benefit the Fourth Prince, while the Third Prince would strive to gain advantages in the next day's events. If there were any vacancies the day after tomorrow, another struggle would ensue.
What about the Crown Prince? He was constantly burdened with the task of balancing conflicts among his brothers. His selflessness was admirable, but his efforts seemed futile when faced with his difficult siblings.
It went without saying that the Emperor's most trusted Daoist, Shangzhen, had been discovered by Honored Princess Mei and the Fourth Prince. Honored Princess Mei had always been favored, and the Fourth Prince possessed intelligence that endeared him to the Emperor the most. The only one who could challenge the Crown Prince's authority was the Fourth Prince.
The Second Prince was not to be underestimated either. His mother, Princess Concubine Virtue, was the niece of the late Empress Dowager and belonged to the powerful Sun Family.
