His Rui

Since a week, the second Prince, Zhao Zhang Wei has also been called by the Emperor in any important meeting.

This change only came in the last few days.

Before, from the Imperial family, only the first Prince was being called by the Emperor to discuss the important matters ... those that were reacted to Imperial family but now including the second Prince in these discussions was a new step by the Emperor.

The uproar, same as when Zhao Zhang Wei had started to speak in the Imperial Court, once again started in the Imperial Court. 

Two princes fighting for the Imperial throne… it was what people thought when they saw and thought over everything.

And the, most obvious thing was that the Imperial Court would now start to divide between the ministers. One who would support the first Prince and another who will support the Second Prince.

However, the most important question was still unanswered.

Who did the Emperor actually favor?

Before it was visible to everyone that the Emperor favored the first Prince, Zhao Zhuang Chen but after he had dethroned the Crown Prince, no one could really guess anything. 

However, did it even matter who the Emperor actually favored?

The previous Emperor favored his younger son but it was the older son who became the next Emperor in the end.

So all kinds of guesses were eventually put to an end.

It was a fair fight where no favoritism mattered.  The one who is capable will take over the throne. 

'What will happen?' Only the future would be able to answer this question.     

It seems that even Zhao Zhuang Chen and Zhao Zhang Wei now knew that the time to start a fight had already started.

That's why, no matter how important work they have, both of them would instantly leave it and attend the meeting arranged by the Emperor.

Zhao Zhuang Chen's words said in front of the Emperor clearly represented exactly what kind of fight he wanted with Zhao Zhang Wei.

It was a very pretentious fight where he would intentionally point out those things that could make him look weak in other people's eyes. He would do so in the pretense of being concerned and hence would gain the favor of others…or at least of those few people whom he needed for his fight.

It was a disgusting act and Zhao Zhang Wei would never involve himself in any such thing.

So he replied very bluntly.

"It seems that the First Brother is very free to put his attention on the rumors going inside the place."

As expected, Zhao Wang Lei's eyes moved to his elder son and the frown on his forehead clearly represented that Zhao Zhang Wei's words had affected him in what way.

Zhao Zhuang Chen's face went bitter and white.

He really wanted to retort with some words but couldn't find any.

In the end, the Emperor sighed and said 

"It seems that Zhen had tired both of you out with these constant meetings. Go and have some rest now."

Zhao Zhuang Chen still insisted to work more as if displaying his earnest wish to hard work in front of the Emperor but Zhao Zhang Wei didn't do any such thing.

As soon as the Emperor permitted them to leave, he stood up from the chair and left the study room without saying a word.

He didn't have any interest in licking anyone's boots.

The Imperial study room fell suddenly fell in very awkward silence and Zhao Zhuang Chen suddenly felt like an alone clown dancing in a play for others amusement.

The Emperor waved his hand and Zhao Zhuang Chen left with a bitter face.

As soon as he was outside, his steps fastened to catch the man whose back was still in his sight.

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"What is wrong with the second Prince today? Is everything alright in Xinhe Palace?"

Inside the study room, Zhao Wang Lei asked Eunuch Wang as he turned the page of the book in his hands.

"Your Majesty doesn't remember?"

Eunuch Wang asked and Zhao Wang Lei raised his eyebrows questioningly.     

"Today is noble consort Shu's death anniversary."

"Oh…"

Zhao Wang Lei dragged the sound and then nodded his head in satisfaction.

"The Second Son is filial."

Eunuch Wang glanced at his master unable to guess his thoughts and soon heard him say again.

"Eunuch Wang, Why does Zhen feel that only a filial son like Zhao Zhang Wei can become the ladder to complete our plans?"

  "Your Majesty is wise. There must be a reason for your thoughts."

Zhao Wang lei smirked when he heard Eunuch Wang's words and whispered

"Two princes fighting for the throne … what could be more amusing than this?  They will do anything to get it … even destroying the Li Clan with their own hands for Zhen."           

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"Stop"

Zhao Zhang Wei heard the shout but didn't stop instead he fastened his pace. Behind him, Zhao Zhuang Chen felt furious when he saw this.

Looking around the empty hall, he started to run and since Zhao Zhang Wei was only walking, he soon caught up with him.

"Second Younger Brother, what is the hurry?"

Zhao Zhuang Chen asked as soon as he was in front of Zhao Zhang Wei.

Zhao Zhang Wei was not in the mood for all this so he tried to step forward from sideways, however, Zhao Zhuang still blocked him effortlessly.

"Go away."

His phoenix eyes filled with anger looked at Zhao Zhuang Chen as she said these words.

Zhao Zhuang Chen was furious when he saw Zhao Zhang Wei behaving like this and said

"Haven't you started flying too much, Second Younger Brother? Is it because you have started to have dreams of becoming an Emperor?"

"Ha…"

Zhao Zhuang Chen chuckled mockingly but Zhao Zhang Wei was still very calm.

Zhao Zhuang Chen perhaps didn't like it and poked him more.

"Let me tell you, Zhao Zhang Wei, The throne is mine. You will not get it no matter how much capable you are because I am the Empress' son. So start to worry about yourself. Because when I become the prince, your situation will become worse than the servants of the Imperial Palace."

"Are you done?" Zhao Zhang Wei asked very calmly.

Zhao Zhuang's eyes were filled with frustration when he saw that Zhao Zhang Wei still looked very calm. 

When he didn't say anything, Zhao Zhang Wei stepped sideways and then forward to leave from there.

However, Zhao Zhuang Chen next words made him halt amidst his steps.

"Are you afraid, Second Younger Brother? Well, I will be merciful to you …if you will let your dear wangfei enter my courtyard and become my conc…"

Zhao Zhuang Chen couldn't complete his words because the next moment, he was showered with very merciless and heavy fists.