However, the Tenth Prince was no fool. Since he was pretending, he naturally knew what to do. As a useless prince, he at least knew what not to bother with, particularly court affairs, which were none of his concern.
If he paid attention, people would think he was pretending.
But the Tenth Prince was puzzled by the Fifth Prince's question. Why ask such a thing?
The Fifth Prince was notoriously an illiterate prince, not an ordinary prince, without any ability. Could he really care about court affairs?
It shouldn't be so.
The Fifth Prince looked at the Tenth Prince. His question served two purposes: to test him and to convey a significant message, signaling to the Tenth Prince that he was pretending.
If the Tenth Prince realized it, then it would mean he was hiding something. If he didn't, then so be it.
