"I underestimated Prince Chu," Li Jue admitted candidly this time. "I originally thought Prince Chu was only slightly smarter than the Crown Prince and Prince Dai, which is why the Emperor viewed him with newfound respect. But now it seems Prince Chu far surpasses the Crown Prince and the others."
"Is this just being a little smarter?" Fang Zhimiao stood up, exclaiming in astonishment. "This is like the difference between heaven and earth. Prince Chu might have placed his people in Jinling long ago, and we never noticed. This is not something an ordinary person could achieve."
Fang Zhimiao couldn't help but mock the ever-composed Li Jue: "You always consider yourself clever, thinking you're the smartest in the world. But now it seems you are not; Prince Chu's wisdom and methods surpass yours."
Li Jue remained silent, lifting his eyes to glare coldly at Fang Zhimiao.
Fang Zhimiao, somehow finding courage, fearlessly glared back.
