While Number One and Bai Xue were still trapped in that building, inside the Imperial Capital Palace, in a luxurious palace hall not far from Gu Changqing's residence, which was also transformed from a strange object.
A man in a long golden robe was leaning against a giant sofa covered with pink petals in the center, stroking a hairless pink cat that was lying between his legs. The cat was making "meow" sounds, as if enjoying its owner's caresses.
"Oh? You mean my second brother is dead? And even his subordinate, Wang Qi, who held the high position of Imperial Finance Minister, is dead?"
The man, reclining on the giant sofa, made a puzzled sound.
The person opposite him was the mature secretary who often appeared beside Marshal Maurice.
"Yes, Your Highness, the Second Prince and his subordinate Wang Qi were confirmed dead yesterday."
The mature secretary was still wearing a fitted uniform that showed off her curvaceous figure. After hearing the Crown Prince's question, she immediately gave an affirmative answer.
Upon hearing the secretary's affirmative reply, the eldest prince's face showed a pained and sorrowful expression, and he spoke with a heavy tone:
"Alas~ my dear brother! How could you die! Even your high-ranking subordinate, Wang Qi, died with you..."
At this point, the eldest prince's expression suddenly changed. The sadness on his face vanished, replaced by a gloating look, and he said with a hint of excitement:
"Hahaha! You bastard, you're finally dead! And that brainless Wang Qi, who told you not to choose me? You died with that bastard! Hahaha, you think you can compete with me for the position of heir!"
His mature secretary, who was standing upright opposite him, still had a serious expression on her face and was not surprised by his sudden change in demeanor.
After an unknown amount of time, the eldest prince stopped his mocking tone, his expression returned to normal, and he said in a somewhat calm tone:
"Miss Mary Sue, could you tell me how my dear younger brother died?"
The mature secretary opposite him, whom he called Mary Sue, shook her head.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I'm only here to deliver the news of the Second Prince's death. Marshal Morris also gave instructions that the cause of death of the Second Prince and Wang Qi must not be revealed to anyone."
Upon hearing Mary Sue's tone of refusal, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes, but it vanished in an instant, so Mary Sue did not notice the change in his eyes.
"Is that so? In that case, Miss Mary Sue, is there anything else you'd like to say?"
"Your Highness, I have nothing more to say. If you have no further instructions, I will take my leave. Marshal Morris still needs my attention."
The eldest prince didn't say anything more, simply waving his hand to indicate that he had nothing more to say.
Upon seeing the Crown Prince's actions, Mary Sue bowed slightly, performed an imperial salute, and then, in her red high heels, walked with alluring steps out of the lavishly decorated hall.
Looking at that stunningly beautiful back view, the eldest prince couldn't help but feel a slight desire aroused, but he quickly suppressed it.
However, the way he stroked the hairless pink cat quickened considerably, indicating that his heart was not at peace at the moment.
"Hmph! This woman, relying on Marshal Maurice's backing, won't even answer my questions. When I become the heir to the empire, I'll see how I deal with her!"
Seeing Mary Sue disappear from sight, the First Prince couldn't help but speak sternly.
Just then, a cute girl in a pink princess dress suddenly appeared in front of the eldest prince.
The girl had barely appeared when she acted as if she were in her own home, casually sitting down on the giant sofa and saying:
"What's wrong, brother? Who made you angry? Is it that old woman who works for Marshal Maurice again?"
The eldest prince looked at the petite and adorable girl beside him, a hint of doting in his eyes, and said gently:
"Haha, Little Thirteen, what brings you to your big brother's place today?"
The thirteenth daughter mentioned by the eldest prince was the emperor's thirteenth daughter, born to the same mother as him. Therefore, he also doted on this youngest girl, who was also his younger sister.
Upon hearing the eldest prince's question, the thirteenth princess pouted and said unhappily:
"What's wrong? Don't you welcome me here, brother? Alright then, I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, the thirteenth princess jumped off the sofa, pretending to leave.
Seeing his younger sister like this, the eldest prince naturally put down the hairless pink cat between his legs, pulled the thirteenth princess to sit beside him, and then, as if to comfort her, stroked her round head and said:
"How could that be? You are my most beloved younger sister. How could I not welcome you? I'm overjoyed that you're here to visit me. How could I not welcome you?"
Hearing the eldest prince's words and hearing the broad hand stroking her head, the thirteenth princess smiled and said happily:
"Hmph, I knew you loved me the most, big brother. Oh, by the way, big brother, did you also receive news of second brother's death?"
"Yes, I received it."
"Then, eldest brother, are you sure you've become the heir to the empire? Second brother is dead, so there's no one left to compete with for the position of heir."
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