Her lips trembled as she asked Ye Yiheng, "Does Eighth Brother truly harbor ambitions for the position of Crown Prince?"
Ye Yiheng replied coolly, "I know it's hard for you to believe, but from what my two brothers-in-law described, it seems largely true."
Ye Jiu, not being foolish, quickly discerned the intricacies involved: "Eighth Brother often befriends me. I've always pitied him and indeed have shown him much care. When Father Emperor disapproved of him, I frequently pleaded on his behalf, turning dangers into safety. As a result, his sibling relationship with me is indeed closer than with other brothers and sisters."
