The past year had been very eventful for everyone, especially for the sons of the Emperor. The princes were busy pooling resources together and poaching talents and ministers for themselves. While at it, they also didn't forget to check on their contenders' factions. All sorts of framing happened. There was never a day that no faction was pulling some strings to enrich themselves or make things difficult for the others. It seemed those competing for the throne was at the point that they would do just everything to prop themselves upon the throne.