At this juncture, Jiangnan had transformed into a vast expanse of land, all of which fell under the dominion of the Third Prince.
Shao Yunduan, Qiao Xuan, and their cohorts were taken aback, while the Second and Fourth Princes grew increasingly exasperated.
Initially, they hadn't regarded the Third Prince as a serious contender. Little did they anticipate his clandestine development and expansion right under their noses.
Yet, despite their reluctance, in the event of conflict, whether it was the Second or Fourth Prince, they would still prefer each other as adversaries. Dispatching the other party would pave the way for a straightforward confrontation with the Third Prince.
Conversely, initiating an attack against the Third Prince would undoubtedly expose them to opportunistic exploitation by the opposing faction.
None were inclined to unite forces against the Third Prince.
