"What the duke's household is in turmoil?" The empress spoke with delight once the first prince gave her this news, the first prince had planted his series in the duke's mansion these past few days to get as much information we could.

And to his surprise, the news was quite pleasant the Duke and Duchess don't get along and the eldest son yelled at his mom while the youngest son coughed blood and collapsed and so did the duke.

How good of an opportunity this is, "And mother I have heard that the duke loved his wife more than anything and she changed after her children's supposed death."

"So?"

"So if we then the duke against his own children then? words are a very powerful weapon if used correctly."

"Yes, yes you are right son, we should try that."

While the third prince quickly ran to the duke's mansion after he heard the news that Zhan had collapsed.

When he reached the duke's mansion he saw,  a grim atmosphere which made him scared he hoped that Zahn was okay, a servant took him to Zhans' room where he saw Simon sitting beside him, quietly watching over his brother while Zhan laid on the bed.

"Sir Simon, how is he?"

Simon sighed, "He is fine your highness he should wake up soon," 

"How did this happened?" 

Simon then told everything to Yibo since the start and now Yibo understood what Zhan meant when he said that Simon dies not harbor hate towards anyone, and might not fully support him.

Simon then suddenly stood up," You are the only one I trust your highness in this kingdom, I will go out for a while till then please be my brother's side."

Yibo nodded and Simon gave one last glance to Zhan before leaving, once Simon was gone Yibo started at Zhan and crossed his hand while Zhan opened his eyes.

"So now you are deceiving your own brother?"

"I have no choice to keep him by my side I have to lie to him"

Yibo then sat down on the seat in front of him and spoke, "Sean this is not right your brother clearly is innocent and he will only go corrupt in this environment why do you want to drag him into darkness."

"But I can't leave him alone your highness, the empress, the first prince, and now even the duke duchess and count Churchill's daughter Sapphire everyone will go after him, how can I leave him alone like htat.

My brother is strong smart and cunning he can't be filled easily and I know he can take care of himself but still, I can't truest anyone in this world.

My brother is not an ordinary human, he is a swordmaster and he is the eldest son of the duke he is bound to drag into this mess since birth"

Yibo sighed and leaned on his chair, whatever Zhan said was true anyway, and he can't argue with him anymore.

Meanwhile, Simon went out for a stroll didn't know where to go to calm his mind, "are you lost young master Simon?"

Simon looked at the owner of the house it was none other than Zhang Zhehan, "You look stressed."

Simon didn't want to say anything he just remained quiet, "If you want to go to a place to relax then I can take you there."

This made Simon looked at him, "So will you follow me, Sir Simon?"

Simon rubbed his temples and nodded, "Thank you, marquis."

Zhehan smiled and moved ahead while Simon followed him but soon Simon regretted following him because Simon bought him to a pub.

It was daytime so the pub was extremely silent with only two or three members.

"Why are we here Marquis?"

"To relaz of course sure Simin."Zhehan said and sat down followed by Simin and he ordered two bottles of alcohol and placed one in front of Simon. 

"The best way to relax is by forgetting all your worry and only alcohol can grant you that bliss, so sir Simon gets started, I will be your drinking buddy today."

Simon didn't bother with anything anymore and grabbed the bottle of alcohol and drank a good amount before wiping his mouth, he then went on to finish the entire bottle.

"So Sir Simon why are you so tensed today?"

"I had a fight with my so-called mother," Simon said

"Why?"

"Because she was beating a servant badly and i stopped her so she said that anyone lower than us is filthy and i wanted to leave that place but my brother then collapsed,"

"Is he okay?"

"Yeah, he is fine, but I don't wish to stay in that place anymore."

Zhehan laughed, "Once you are entangled with nobles and royalty you can't get out sir Simon and your not a mere commoner anymore you are a nobility you are special."

"And how am I special?"

"You are the son of the strongest man after royal family, you are the eldest son and most suited successor for the duke who has the power to run and ruin this kingdom this kingdom cannot survive without dukedom, Sir Simon.

All the nobles and royals have their eyes on you and your every move one wrong move and you and your family will fall into ruins and your brother understands this because he has a goal while you seem to be lost."

"I didn't come here because I wanted to and neither I got entangled on my will."

"It doesn't matter how or why all that matters is that you are in limelight Sir Simon and everyone is looking for a way to drag you down."

Simon felt annoyed and rank another bottle, "And even if you step down and run away they will go after your brother  Zhan."

This made Simon listen carefully, "Imagine if you are gone and the duke is gone and the duchess cant do much how much burden will fall onto his shoulder, he had to face the royalty, the nobles and answer the enemies and if needed sped years and years in war 

All alone, Sir Simon, this world we live in is a trap, it's a mess, once you get stick into this mess then only death can free you."

Simon banged the bottle on the table, "My brother will never be alone."

"That's good because I'm in this world if you are alone from starting then you won't have  any problem but if you get abandoned by you loved ones then you will break from inside the one broken from inside can be easily broken from outside."

Simon sat down and Zhehan ordered another set of drinks, and so the two drank for the entire day before Simon was passed out from drinking.

"Yara , yara Sir Simon easily lets her guard down," Zheha said and picked Simon on his back, "let's get you home."

Meanwhile, Zhan was filled with anxiety because it was late night and Simon wasn't home yet what if something happened to him what if he had a fight what if he was attacked?

But soon he saw a carriage stopping in front of the gates and Marquis getting down carrying a drunk Simon Zhan quickly carried Simon on his back and thanked the Marquis,

"No worries Sir Zhan, in fact, Sir Simon is a very good drinking buddy, I enjoyed drinking with him well then goodbye."

"Goodbye, Marquis."

After that Zhan helped Simon getting to his room and helping him lay on his bed he also removed his shoes, "Zhan..."

"Yes, brother."

Simon grabbed Zhan's hand, "I am sorry for yelling at you but I don't want you to associate with people like my younger brother deserves better no you deserve best Zahn

I want you to live your life to the fullest and not fall into any mess. i don't want you to turn evil...But I will always be by your side no matter what so don't hide anything from me."

With that Simon fell asleep while Zhan was still holding his hand and subconsciously tears fell from his eyes, Zhan covered his mouth and cried quietly.

It's too late for his brother who wants to have the best life doesn't know how destroyed he is, Zhan is destroyed beyond repair and nothing can change that nothing can redeem him he is bough to fall into depths of despair.

Zahn is carrying wounds for a lifetime.

"I am sorry brother, I am so sorry... I don't deserve a brother like you" Zhan sobbed.

Author's note: Aww that was sad.