The Idle Prince: The Crown Prince's Lifelong Foe

The Idle Prince: The Crown Prince's Lifelong Foe Plot:

In the Great Jing Dynasty, Crown Prince Chu Heng was raised to be the "perfect heir", working tirelessly into the night. His younger brother Chu Zhao, however, is the capital's "idle icon"—haunting teahouses, feeding stray cats, helping old women carry burdens—even the emperor laughs at his unprincely demeanor. But Chu Heng notices: whenever he faces crises—corrupted disaster relief grain, hostile foreign envoys—Chu Zhao always "happens" to be there, solving problems with ease. The people call him "the virtuous prince", and officials secretly offer support. Chu Heng panics: is this brother, who always says "lying flat is happiness", plotting to steal his throne? He sends spies, but they're charmed by Chu Zhao's cat and buy him pastries instead. He assigns a tough water control task, but Chu Zhao plants peach trees that become a scenic spot. When Chu Zhao is stabbed by an assassin, Chu Heng rushes over in a panic—realizing his "lifelong foe" has long been his most cherished person.