Chapter 199 Lost the Holy Favor

By the time he returned to the Prince Mansion, it was already midnight.

Once a prince came of age, he would establish his own mansion outside the palace, and unless the Emperor stayed overnight in the palace, he had to leave with a palace pass, no matter how late it was.

In this regard, the Second Prince was indeed in an awkward position.

In the past, only the Eldest Prince had been granted a title, being named Prince Ling. Prince Ling was renowned for his military achievements, and as the eldest among the princes, the exclusivity of his title didn't seem too jarring.

Yet, the Emperor, in front of all the civil and military officials, suddenly conferred the title of Prince Rui solely on the Third Prince, placing the Second Prince in an embarrassing predicament. The people of Capital City whispered amongst themselves, suspecting that the Second Prince must have done something to deeply disappoint the Emperor and incur his disfavor.