The Shadow Emperor

"Hyah!"

In Chang'an City, several carriages raced out through the city gate.

Several large flags were planted atop the carriages, revealing the character "Han" as they fluttered in the wind.

Without encountering the slightest obstruction or needing any travel or clearance papers, the carriages raced along the imperial road.

"Your Highness, it's far too dangerous for you to go to Lingnan in person!"

Aboard the carriage, Wei Qing, who was driving, quietly tried to dissuade the young crown prince, whose face was alight with excitement.

"If I can't even inspect a little place like Lingnan, how will I ever inspect the realm?"

The crown prince waved a dismissive hand, signaling that Wei Qing needn't try to dissuade him further.

Young as he was, he was no ordinary family's child.

Only by gaining enough wisdom, strength, and strength of character more quickly could he secure his position as crown prince.

Emperor Jing had invested much in his development and had even granted him important privileges, but the crown prince knew full well that much of it was merely for show.

For now, his advantage lay in his youth and his great potential for development.

But once his potential for growth fell short, even if Grand Commandant Zhou and the others did not impeach him, Emperor Jing would make other plans.

If he failed to grow to the level Emperor Jing needed, he would have difficulty inheriting the throne.

Should any of the other princes distinguish himself, the position of crown prince might quietly change hands, just as it had with his unqualified predecessor.

"Wei Qing, you need to work hard too!"

The crown prince had few people who were utterly loyal to him. If he wanted someone who would serve him faithfully and diligently and had some potential to be molded,