บท 151: Conflict with your values

Wangjie couldn't focus on the work and placed the brush on the inkstone slab. He stood up from his place as the Eunuch glanced at him. "I will return later in the evening," he said and left the chamber. 

As he walked through the corridor, he felt his dream being crushed to be on the throne. Xianwu had the plaque of the former late Emperor, making him all-powerful. 

"What is Prince Wangjie doing at this hour outside his chamber?" Xianwu inquired. 

Wangjie halted in his steps and pivoted on his feet. He clenched his fists as the mere sight of Xianwu infuriated him. "I don't wish to talk to the Crown Prince," he said. 

"Then, do you wish to burn in the agonizing blaze of jealousy?" Xianwu questioned without any hesitation. 

"The Crown Prince shouldn't get on my nerves. I understood that he's all mighty after the Emperor," Wangjie taunted; his tone tinged with jealousy.