In the days that followed, several people went to visit but, without exception, were turned away.
Outside, rumors had already spread: Prince Yuan was severely injured, beyond the help of medicine.
This situation only reinforced that belief.
Inside the Imperial Palace, the Fourth Prince was discussing the matter with Noble Princess Consort Zhu and Zhu Qianjun.
"Uncle, what are you hesitating for? Prince Yuan must be seriously injured. Before the Hao Tian Festival begins, we should depose him from the position of Crown Prince and let me preside over the festival."
The Fourth Prince was very pleased upon receiving the news.
He had been eyeing the position of Crown Prince for a long time.
Prince Yuan was truly an eyesore.
"You're too impatient. Right now they're just rumors; no one has actually seen Prince Yuan. If he's not harmed and I rashly propose to depose him, that would be a great disrespect to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince's Party will surely impeach me."
