Chapter 799
That's always been the case.
Huo Zhao nodded and said nothing more.
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The facts are just as Huo Zhao said.
Originally, the eldest prince and Consort De had given up hope. The eldest prince had even prepared to take his wife on a trip to relax after he had raised the third prince.
That day, the eldest prince was once again bitterly scolding the third prince for his lack of talent.
"You brat, if you had entered the imperial court a few years earlier, you would have died before your second brother!"
The third prince became even more dejected, completely subdued by the scolding.
Once upon a time, he too was filled with passion, wanting to ascend to the throne and realize his grand ambitions.
However, during this period, he was pestered by the eldest prince almost every day, and the eldest prince talked about the complex power dynamics in the court, how this family was at odds with that family, and how to handle things in a roundabout way. Only then did he realize that being the crown prince was not so simple, and that the throne of the emperor was something he could not achieve with just his passion.
He also deeply realized that his elder brother had not been wasting his time in the court these past few years, and if the eldest prince really wanted to do something to him, he would have almost no chance of winning.
Seeing the Third Prince's listless appearance, the First Prince almost ground his back teeth to powder.
What terrible things have I done?!
When he wants to compete, the second son will compete with him; when he doesn't want to compete anymore, the third son is useless!
What did he do to deserve this?!
No, I can't give up so soon for the sake of a better future.
So the eldest prince took a deep breath, preparing to urge the third prince to straighten up again.
Just then, the steward of the manor suddenly rushed over in a panic: "Your Highness, the imperial edict has arrived."
The eldest prince was still angry, and his tone was irritable: "We're here, what's the rush? Didn't we receive an imperial decree?"
Back when he was fighting with the second son, he wished he could receive an imperial edict every day!
The butler quickly shook his head: "No, no... Oh dear, please go out!"
Seeing that he could finally catch his breath, the Third Prince quickly added, "Yes, elder brother, let's go out and see what the imperial edict is!"
Now, the eldest prince had no choice but to go.
Only upon arriving did they discover that the document being delivered was actually an imperial edict appointing the Crown Prince!
The imperial edict arrived suddenly, leaving both the eldest prince and the third prince completely stunned.
The eldest prince blinked, and it took him a while to react: "Becoming the Crown Prince? Who's that?"
Third Prince: "...Big brother, are you crazy? This is your house."
The imperial edict delivered to the First Prince's residence was naturally for the First Prince.
"Me?"
The Third Prince was speechless.
Where did your anger go when you were scolding him?
The third prince looked at the first prince with clear, innocent eyes.
He originally thought that if he were to lose, he would feel a mix of emotions, but when that day actually came, the Third Prince's feelings were quite simple.
Simply feeling fortunate.
His good days have arrived.
The eldest prince went out in a daze, bowed and accepted the imperial edict, but still couldn't react for a long time.
It wasn't until the Third Prince, standing to the side, shouted at the top of his lungs, "Congratulations, elder brother!"
The Third Prince meant what he said sincerely.
The eldest prince snapped out of his daze and stared blankly at the imperial edict in his hand.
After a long while, the eldest prince finally came to his senses, but his face showed no joy, only fear: "Enter the palace! Enter the palace now!"
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