Bab 1333: Watch the Face Slap Tonight

The Fourth Prince couldn't hide his delight as he gloated, "Qingdi's people are clearly provoking trouble deliberately. Their demands are entirely irrational and baseless. But Third Brother, that fool, is too arrogant, pressuring the Crown Prince to concede. Right now, the Eastern Palace is in utter disarray. I doubt they can come up with a solution."

Honored Princess Mei responded with a disdainful smile, mirroring the Fourth Prince's sense of satisfaction. "Isn't this just perfect? I dissuaded you from taking on this role back then. Do you see now? Such matters are highly prone to mishaps. Even the slightest error, no matter how minor, can tarnish the nation's reputation and the ruler's prestige. It provides others with ample ammunition to criticize you. If you perform well, it's merely your duty—nothing good comes of it."

The Fourth Prince was wholeheartedly convinced.

A similar conversation took place in the Empress's Quinning Palace.