Ever since he tried to use Mu Hanyan to make a name for himself at the restaurant last time, but was instead forced into a corner by Mu Hanyan, the Fifth Prince has lost all face. Not only did he fail to establish any authority but also became a laughingstock among the other princes.
He Qingwei and the other noble family's sons are no fools. Seeing him fail miserably and return to the Capital disgraced, they felt following him offered no future, and gradually distanced themselves from him.
However, he did not want to give up his grand ambitions so easily and began to entertain other thoughts.
It was hopeless to rely on those spoiled rich kids from the Eight Great Families, but the Capital wasn't only home to the Eight Great Families. There were other wealthy families that weren't weak; as long as he gathered these family's descendants around him, his momentum would grow, and He Qingwei and the others would change their minds.
