Forensic Imperial Concubine novel Chapter 566

"I envy Lucas immensely," Francis said in a light voice that was just enough for everyone to hear. "He is healthy and carefree all the time, and Father dotes on him endlessly. He has lived the most comfortable life among us."

Felix turned to look at Francis. Although the latter had taken some strides along the road to health, his face still looked somewhat morbidly pale. He looked like a bullied young wife because of his condition, without a trace of masculine spirit.

"How are you getting along with Zack?" Felix asked flatly. He had gone to Matthew's mansion that morning to sound out Matthew's opinion. But as soon as he arrived, he found that Francis was already there, which was quite awkward. After all, their father had already shown his desire for Francis to engage in politics, and Francis' mother came from a powerful clan. If Francis really stepped into the struggle for the throne, he would be a formidable opponent for him.

"I enjoy playing the game of Go with him," Francis said. A smile quickly spread across his face. "Unfortunately, I'm no match for him. I've never won against him yet, not even once."

Felix was dumbstruck. It was impossible for him to believe what Francis said. "Zack has been going to your mansion every day. Playing the game of Go was the only thing he does with you?"

"Yeah. Zack is really a master in doing that. I've been studying tactics with him because I am weak and have nothing better to do, but I'm still no match for him." Francis didn't seem to feel any shame about being no match for Zack. Instead, Zack's superiority in the game of Go just seemed to make Francis admire him all the more.

Matthew drank his tea in silence. He was the sort of man who would never let his two nephews know that he had also been defeated by Zach in the game of Go. He regarded Zack as devious and cunning. Despite his gentle smile, he showed no mercy when he played the game of Go. While chatting with him cordially, Zack set up traps on the board. That was how Matthew had lost the game.

The steward came in and reported, "Your Highness, lunch is ready. Your Highnesses, please come to the dining hall for lunch."

Matthew promptly stood up and strode towards the dining hall, trailed by Felix. Felix bumped into Francis intentionally. Without uttering a word, Francis followed them in the rear.

Felix raised his eyes in disdain to see Francis' reaction. Despite the high status and great power of his mother's clan, Francis was meek and totally without ambitions. He could never compete in the great struggle for power at court.