In his study, the Third Prince waited for news with his advisers.
Today was the second day of the second month, and Emperor Deyuan would take the princes and princesses out of the palace to watch the dragon boats.
In previous years, the Third Prince would invariably be at Emperor Deyuan's side at this time. When Emperor Deyuan dotted the eyes of the "divine dragon," the Third Prince would hand him the brush. Even the Second Prince had to stand aside.
Today, on the second day of the second month, the Third Prince remained alone at his residence, observing mourning. Emperor Deyuan had not even asked after him.
From a favored prince, the Third Prince had plunged straight into an icy abyss.
Today, he had found someone to put in a word for him before Emperor Deyuan.
The Third Prince was still in mourning and could not partake in entertainment. He did not want to watch the dragon boat races, either. He merely wanted to remind Emperor Deyuan not to forget his dear third son.
Word came back that Emperor Deyuan had merely said indifferently that he should observe mourning properly at his residence and not overthink things.
When Emperor Deyuan spoke, his face betrayed little emotion.
The Third Prince would rather Emperor Deyuan had been angry. Anger meant he still held a place in Emperor Deyuan's heart. That indifferent tone truly did not bode well.
"Your Highness, we have calculated the precise location of the Previous Dynasty Treasure. Excavation can begin at any time."
The speaker was a thin man wearing a black mask that covered most of his face, obscuring his features.
However, judging by his exposed chin and the shape of his face, he was probably quite handsome.
This man was Mister Ouyang, the current master of