"What happened in the end?" Zhang Lie asked the ninth prince.

"In the end, the third prince took no wife. Even now, he only has a number of concubines to his name."

In other words, the relationship between the Wang clan and the third prince had only soured gradually over time; it hadn't been caused by a single, abrupt event. However, while the relationship was fraying, it wasn't yet completely cut off.

Suddenly, as the sound of a horn rose into the air, the crown prince cut short their conversation. "Alright, it's time for the royal hunt to begin!"

The ninth prince bowed. "Thank you for your guidance, eldest brother."

The three of them strode back to the rest of the princes and prepared to set off, raising flags and banners...