Pei Yan had been ambushed and now lay in a coma. Although there was no definitive evidence pointing to the mastermind, everyone knew who was behind it.
The Crown Prince had made his move.
Pei Yan had just won another military victory, further bolstering his prestige within the army. He had not only captured the hearts of the common people, but even the Emperor favored his biological son.
How could the Crown Prince possibly tolerate this?
Waiting any longer would be like death by a thousand cuts. The rivalry between the two brothers had long since reached a life-or-death struggle.
The Crown Prince had been adopted by the Empress as a child. In the years he was raised as the heir apparent, he had built his own faction.
But compared to Pei Yan's momentum, he was clearly losing ground.
No one had expected such a swift turn of events. The Crown Prince had grievously wounded Prince Chen, and suddenly, everyone was on edge.
