Jun Fuying's life had been smooth sailing until he was nineteen. He didn't know how his mother had managed to bewitch an emperor into promising to pass the throne to him.
"The court situation is unpredictable; you and Fuying are weak and alone. Chunyi, don't worry. Fuying is intelligent and sharp; I will pave the way for him."
Jun Anche truly gave him everything he could. On the surface, the Third Prince's ostentation served as a cover for him, while the Fifth Prince, as the legitimate son of the empress, attracted attention. Jun Fuying lay low between them.
"If you want to scheme, you cannot reveal yourself too early. Just watch them fight; the more you see, the more you'll learn." Jun Anche dissected the complexities of the court for Jun Fuying.
He grew more at ease enjoying Jun Anche's unique favor, observing the princes' every move coldly—until he turned thirteen, when Wen Chunyi smiled and told him:
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