Upon receiving the news, the Fourth Prince rushed to the palace before even reaching the Ministry of Revenue. He naturally didn't quite believe the claim that the Crown Prince had offended his father, and even harbored some doubts.
However, he wouldn't ask the Third Master and the others at this time. Instead, he simply stood quietly in the rain, waiting for his father to finish court later.
By now, Father Emperor had already gone to court. The Fourth Prince and the others originally went to court to study with the Crown Prince. Now that the Crown Prince was being punished, it would be more appropriate for them to wait outside the Qianqing Palace.
Soon after, the Eighth and Ninth Masters arrived. They were not allowed to attend court sessions yet, and they had only arrived after receiving the news.
The brothers greeted each other with clasped hands in the rain, but it was clear that the rain was getting heavier and heavier.
Third Master muttered, "I'm afraid the Crown Prince won't be able to take it in a little while."
That's right, kneeling like that makes it impossible to avoid catching a cold.
Ninth Master subtly nudged Fifth Master's arm: "Among us brothers, the Crown Prince has always been the most favored by Father Emperor. What could possibly make the Crown Prince kneel here..."
Upon hearing this, Third Master glanced at Ninth Master with a strange expression. His hands were behind his back, and his whole body seemed to be saying, "Come and ask me, come and ask me!" But Ninth Master didn't even look at him.
Clearly, Third Master knew something.
Fifth Master, growing impatient with Ninth Master's persistent pestering, personally held up an umbrella and squeezed together with Ninth Master before whispering, "I heard... it's related to the suppression of the Yao people's rebellion. The battle was originally a sure thing, but news came back from the front that the soldiers aren't even getting enough to eat."
Upon hearing what Fifth Master said, Fourth Master tightened his grip, and his brows furrowed slightly.
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