The Wu King was in high spirits, but several princes felt increasingly stifled, especially when Emperor Chu's gaze swept over them, deliberately or otherwise, making them feel as if sitting on pins and needles.
Prince Yan sensed something was off. Prime Minister Song was never particularly fond of the second brother, yet suddenly he was praising him. What could be the reason?
Prime Minister Song was deeply scheming and would never act without reason.
Something was not quite right.
Prince Yan's eyes darted as he clutched his stomach, letting out a groan, and said to Prince Xiao, "Dear elder brother, I must excuse myself for a moment."
Prince Xiao seemed careless.
Prince Yan swiftly exited, instructing a young eunuch to secretly listen to the happenings in the main hall.
Sure enough, not long after his departure, Song Zhiyuan began to speak.
