Couldn't Care Less

"Finally some peace and quiet," Crown Prince Wang Qianghao sighed, rubbing his forehead. His parents turned to him with equally displeased frowns, but he smiled, showing he meant no harm. He was merely lightening the dreary atmosphere.

"Oh look, the finalist round is taking place. Who do you think will win, Mother dearest?" Wang Qianghao's smile became a grin, just for the Empress.

The Empress's tense shoulders softened. Her sour expression improved. "I suppose Marquis Ning's daughter will have a higher chance of victory. She's been resting the entire time Duke Li Shenyang's daughter was sparring."

"True, true." Wang Qianghao thoughtfully nodded while turning to Commander Wen Jinkai. "Jinjin, what do you think?"

Wen Jinkai casted the Crown Prince a disgusted glare before returning his attention to the last round of the tournament that had just begun.