Princess Hoffman's return to the imperial capital was an event of significance. It sent a clear signal to everyone in the imperial capital that the crown prince had fallen out of the emperor's favor. The emperor wanted Hoffman to marry the daughter of Prime Minister Philip, and this above all made it obvious that he wanted to pave the way for him. Some officials in the court who were uncertain about which side to take in the competition for the throne became even more uncertain.

In the Sleek Palace, the crown prince was kneeling on the floor and the empress was massaging her temples. She had gone through so much to reach her current status, but the crown prince was so reckless to ruin it.

"You useless idiot! What a half-witted buffoon you are!" The empress was annoyed. "Didn't you know what kind of person Philip is?"

"I'm sorry. I know I totally blew this one." Felix had

cares about where he lives. He killed Lady Mavis, the woman who brought him up and loved him deeply. Even though he is your son, I don't think he cares much about it." Hoffman didn't trust Howard. A heartless man did not have loyalty to anyone. He would act only for personal gain.

"He helps us only because we need him and he also needs us." Harrison had known Howard for a long time. Howard was almost always inscrutable, but when the crown prince was mentioned, the hatred that flashed in his eyes couldn't be concealed.

"Your point is that we have the same goal? To kill the crown prince?"

"Yes, we have a common enemy. The enemy of our enemy is our friend. Moreover, we are blood relations. He would have no reason to betray his natural father to assist his enemy, right?" Harrison appreciated Howard's iron resolution. He had the potential to be a fierce and powerful man.