The Empress nodded with satisfaction, smiling as she said, "From now on, the three of us, mother and sons, are one entity. Honor and disgrace are shared, inseparable. You brothers must unite and strive to secure the position of Crown Prince."
As she spoke, the Empress gave a warning glance, staring at the Fourth Prince.
Only then did the Fourth Prince lazily pick up his wine cup, reluctantly saying to the Second Prince, "Second Imperial Brother, I have offended you many times before. I hope you don't hold it against me."
"No, no, we're all family here. Let's consider the past as a closed chapter," having finally climbed the big tree that is the Empress, the Second Prince naturally dared not offend the Fourth Prince, as he is the Empress's biological son. Staying agreeable was certainly the right choice.
"Second Imperial Brother is truly sensible," the Fourth Prince said mockingly.
