The Crown Prince left. Seeing that he would get no answers either, the Third Prince departed helplessly.
Xiao Hongchen said irritably, "Huo Yuhao, you've stirred up a huge mess this time. You should know that right now, not even among the princes is there a member of the Royal Family with a sun martial soul. The Third Prince suspects you might be His Majesty's illegitimate son, lost somewhere outside the palace!"
"So are you going to report me?" Huo Yuhao looked at Xiao Hongchen teasingly, certain he would not expose him.
Meng Hongchen looked at the two of them in bewilderment and asked softly, "Brother, what are you talking about?"
The two answered in perfect unison, "Nothing."
Meng Hongchen did not press them, but her expression turned strange. She was certain these two were keeping a secret from her.
"Let's eat. I'm getting hungry too. It's not every day you get an imperial banquet." Xiao Hongchen changed the subject and began enjoying the dazzling array of delicacies around them.
Huo Yuhao was also quite interested in the Sun Moon Imperial Family's chefs, so he joined in.
As he ate, he asked, "The one who specifically asked to see me today was that Third Prince, right?"
"No, not just the Third Prince. The Crown Prince too." Xiao Hongchen shook his head. "Even the Crown Prince is so interested in you. No wonder Grandpa values you so highly."
"Huo Yuhao, you're one of the few people I consider a rival."
Huo Yuhao gave a flat reply. "Oh."
Xiao Hongchen frowned. "Don't you feel honored?"
"What's there to feel honored about...?"
Meng Hongchen could not help bursting into laughter. "Huo Yuhao, my brother has always been very arrogant. He's never really had any friends at the academy."
Xiao Hongchen snorted softly. "I'm not