Both Prince Yan and Prince Heng sought to recruit Shen Mieyue to their factions.
However, Shen Mieyue's mind was wholly devoted to military strategy and warfare, and he remained loyal solely to the current emperor, steadfastly refusing to involve himself in the power struggles among the imperial princes. Wealth, beauties, power, and status—none of these held any sway over him.
Shen Wei nodded, half-understanding. "This concubine understands now."
She instinctively assumed that Prince Yan wished to win Shen Mieyue over to serve the Crown Prince. Once the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he would need military power to secure his reign.
Night had fallen, and as usual, Shen Wei shared a bed with Prince Yan.
Winter arrived, and snowflakes danced through the night. By the time Shen Wei awoke at dawn, a thin layer of white snow blanketed the courtyard.
