The Brocade-Clad Guard took everyone from Duke Shen's Mansion into custody.
Sheng Mochen watched the procession leave, fury burning in his chest. Even if the Duke had truly committed treason, should Sheng Fengxiao not have consulted him first to decide on a course of action? To act on his own authority and detain the entire household—when had he ever shown a shred of respect for him, the Crown Prince?
Recalling what the court officials had been whispering, Sheng Mochen’s pupils trembled, his expression growing increasingly vicious. Sheng Fengxiao was refusing to relinquish his power; he was truly bent on contesting the rule of Anyuan! He would never allow it, nor would he ever grant Sheng Fengxiao such an opportunity.
Chapter 40