Prince Heng's thin lips curled into a teasing smile.
Come to think of it, it had been quite a while since he last saw Shen Wei. What a coincidence to run into this cunning little fox in the vast imperial palace today.
"Second Brother, what a pleasant surprise." Prince Heng fanned himself with a white jade folding fan, his charming eyes crinkling with amusement as he cheerfully stepped forward to greet Prince Yan.
The summer sun blazed overhead, casting its scorching rays along the long palace corridor. Prince Heng's face was all smiles, as if he and Prince Yan weren't mortal enemies locked in a life-and-death struggle in court, but rather a pair of affectionate brothers.
Prince Heng leaned closer, his gaze falling on the little infant nestled in Prince Yan's arms. The baby's face was plump and fair, with big, dark, round eyes that bore a striking resemblance to Shen Wei's.
The child was utterly adorable, evoking an irresistible surge of tenderness in anyone who saw her.
