Chapter 666.2: How Can It Be Sunset So Soon? - Part 2
The Crown Prince spoke in a low voice, “I have always regarded him as an elder brother. But beyond that, I must also look after Great Liang. We are ultimately not ordinary brothers, there are still the roles of ruler and subject in the court.”
Prince Ning said with vicissitudes of emotion, “No matter what, his heart is with Great Liang. Your Highness must understand that.”
After saying this, Prince Ning hesitated no longer, turning and walking away.
In the past, he had also competed with the Second Prince for the throne. But there was a clear difference between them: the Second Prince had been willing to collude with the foreign lands, doing anything for his own gain. But Prince Ning had always been clear about his role, what he could do and what he could not.
Hence, after the matter of the Crown Prince's position was settled, Prince Ning let go of such ambitions and focused on fulfilling his duties properly.
In this respect, he might not have been the kind of son the Great Liang Emperor favored. But even so, not even the Great Liang Emperor could find fault with him in this regard.
At the very least, he had not dishonored the surname Chen.
Prince Ning slowly walked toward the palace gates, coughing all the way.
“Cough, cough, cough...”