Shi Rong had an excited expression as he replied, “Third brother, this is where I think you’re wrong. You should’ve agreed right away!”

Shi Min turned around and gave the Jade Garden a look, saying, “We were just doing what we did because of eighth brother and the Medusa Queen’s grudge, but apart from that, there was no hatred between us that couldn't be resolved. We would not have gone too far. Furthermore, the Second Imperial Prince is contending against the crown prince, so they were secretly trying to rope us in. I was worried that by helping the crown prince, it would make me seem as if we were being more biased towards him, thus drawing the hostility of the Second Imperial Prince’s side.”

Shi Rong harrumphed. “That bastard Second Imperial Prince is truly hateful. He was helping us when we had the advantage at first, but then he immediately changed sides! He’s so despicable!”

Shi Min glowered and said, “If he wants to be heartless, he cannot blame me for...