A carriage traveled out from the palace.
The carriage was drawn by four horses and was exceedingly luxurious.
Zeng Anmin sat inside, a smile on his face.
"Good thing you reminded me just now. Otherwise, I really would have accepted the decree with thanks."
"Mm."
His father nodded calmly, his voice carrying unfathomable depth.
"We'll talk when we get home."
"Alright!"
Eastern Palace.
The Crown Prince looked at the now-empty courtyard as he sat in his chair, his face on the verge of tears.
Beside him, the Fourth Prince, Wang Yuanhao, shrugged. The lazy air around him returned once more.
"Well, this trip was for nothing."
As he spoke, he let out a leisurely sigh.
"Big Brother, don't lose heart. Maybe one day Zeng Anmin will decide he wants to come to the Eastern Palace."
With that, he swaggered out.
Only after his figure vanished from sight—
did the Crown Prince's plump face twist.
He viciously raised his fist and smashed it onto the desk before him.
Bang!
A heavy thud rang out.
"Wang Qianzhi..."
The Crown Prince's voice was filled with gritted hatred.
Clearly, Little Fatty Crown Prince had pinned all of Zeng Anmin's refusal to serve as a Study Companion in the Eastern Palace today on Wang Qianzhi.
As for whether Wang Qianzhi had done it deliberately or by accident—
it did not matter.
Prince Qi's Estate.
Inside the main hall.
Slap!!
Wang Qianzhi was struck across the face.
The wound on his head, which had only just stopped bleeding, began to seep blood again.
Prince Qi's expression was icy as he slowly withdrew his hand. His towering body stood there like a giant beast, coldly watching Wang Qianzhi before him.
"Father..."
Wang Qianzhi was somewhat dazed by the slap. His feminine eyes were blank.
"Was