Chapter 299: What is Overpraise

Pei Jingyi repeatedly lowered his own status, just so he could get closer to Pei Huaian; of course, he was not truly disinterested in that position.

However, with his current strength, contending for it seemed impossible, so he had to leverage others. Perhaps there was still a slim chance, but now that he had offended the Second Prince, he naturally could only turn to Pei Huaian.

It was just the right opportunity to use their animosity to provoke discord. Ideally, the two would fight to the death, and he could profit from their strife like a fisherman reaping the rewards.

Pei Huaian furrowed his brows, apparently pondering the truth in his words.

Pei Jingyi continued, "Younger brother, do you know what 'deadly indulgence' means?"

Pei Huaian lifted his eyes, scanning Pei Jingyi sharply,

"What do you mean by that, Fourth Imperial Brother?"