Chapter 559: Consort Liang (2) (1/2)

A glint flashed through Prince Jin’s green eyes, as he recalled all of his memories over the years with Consort Liang.

If he hadn’t personally gone to investigate the corruption case in Zhangzhou, he would never have suspected Consort Liang.

When he had lost his mother at a young age, it had been Consort Liang who had begged the emperor to let her take care of him and to adopt him under her name. His second brother was only two years older than him, and they had been at the age where they craved attention. However, Consort Liang had treated him even better than she treated Second Brother. She had even taught Second Brother to yield to him since he was younger.

This had made Second Brother unhappy with him on many occasions, as he believed that he had taken away his mother’s love.

Every time Father bestowed treasures to them, Consort Liang would let him choose first, before letting Second Brother choose from the remainders.

He remembered the favour she had shown towards him, so after growing up and becoming an adult, he had always helped Second Brother.

He had even helped Second Brother to get the role of Crown Prince.

Second Prince wasn’t particularly talented, so without his help, there was no way the position of Crown Prince would have fallen to him after their eldest brother had passed away from illness.

He had never thought of vying for that position of supremacy. He only wished for Second Brother to ascend the throne, so he could then live in peace.

But what he had learned had caused his heart to freeze over.

Once Second Brother ascended the throne and Consort Liang became the Empress Dowager, he was likely going to be the first one they were going to kill off!

Liu Buyong noticed that Prince Jin had been standing still for quite some time, so he mustered his courage to remind him, “Fourth Prince, it’s cold outside, please go indoors quickly. Crown Prince is still waiting for you under the eaves!”

Prince Jin returned to his senses after Liu Buyong’s reminder. There was no change in his expression as he stepped into Chengxiang Hall.

After his attendants notified Crown Prince of Prince Jin’s presence, Crown Prince turned to look at Prince Jin who was walking over from a distance.