Xiao Chenglin had been in a foul mood for the past two days, and listening to Fan Chengzhuo's incessant nagging only made him more irritable.
Fan Chengzhuo jumped in fright and immediately dropped to his knees to beg for mercy.
"Your Highness, please calm your anger! This... this humble servant was just anxious and afraid something might be overlooked... After all, Prince Lie is your greatest rival right now!"
Xiao Chenglin gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Rival? I doubt he's ever considered me a threat."
It wasn't just Xiao Chengqi. Everyone in the imperial court believed that a disabled prince like him was completely unqualified to compete with Prince Lie.
Before, it was Xiao Chengxuan who was unequaled in his splendor.
Now, it was Xiao Chengqi who stood in a league of his own.
No one had ever considered him a contender for that position. They all thought he wasn't worthy.
But Xiao Chenglin didn't care.
