As expected, the Emperor turned a thoughtful gaze toward the Third Prince before shifting his attention to the Crown Prince, inquiring, "What are your thoughts?"
Before his arrival, the Crown Prince's advisors had meticulously evaluated the advantages and drawbacks of the Palace Examination. They had cautioned him against revealing any vulnerability that the Emperor could exploit and had advised him to take deliberate actions to suppress Su Bin.
The Emperor's initial query to the Third Prince had placed the Crown Prince on high alert. He contemplated the possibility that his father might have already discerned his involvement in Su Bin's suppression. However, he was reluctant to accept such suspicions and viewed it as a test of his loyalty.
To allay his father's doubts, the Crown Prince chose to employ a strategy of deflection and counteraction. Consequently, he swiftly responded, "I share the same sentiments as Main Examiner Huang."
