At the same time, Fei Qingsu had the System consult the original owner’s wishes. The original owner had no interest in the position of Crown Prince; instead, he hoped to return to the countryside and live a carefree life as a recluse. Though the original owner was non-confrontational, the partisan factions at court were in utter chaos, and the Emperor’s health was failing rapidly. The struggle for the Crown Prince’s position was imminent.
An Tianyi sent secret guards to investigate Fei Qingsu. Fei Qingsu immediately ordered his men to hog-tie them all and toss them back into the Crown Prince’s palace. Fei Qingsu was making a show of force. He had expected the Crown Prince to cease his efforts, but to his surprise, the man remained stubborn and continued to send agents. This time, Fei Qingsu personally rooted out everyone who had infiltrated the estate and had them all executed.
As for the male lead, Fei Qingsu felt he was unworthy of his status. In the original plot, An Tianyi served merely as a tool to support the female lead, possessing neither independent judgment nor talent. Normally, a Crown Prince would be busier than ever at such a critical juncture, yet An Tianyi frequently shirked his duties. His favorite hobby was to lie on a tree branch in the female lead's courtyard and spy on her. If he wasn't doing that, he would watch the female lead practice her martial arts with keen interest, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes, whispering, "She truly is an interesting girl…
Chapter 90