The emperor used the greatest self-control of his life to restrain himself and avoid being captivated by those two pairs of wet, dark eyes.

“No!” he refused.

"What if Jinghe has an attack and hurts you? You are the crown prince. A wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall. You said that yourself!"

"Jinghe is still so young, what can he do to me? If Father Emperor is worried, why not let Physician Zhang stay at the East Palace?" Even at this time, Ye Jingchen did not forget to make his own plans.

Physician Zhang is the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, the most skilled doctor in the entire academy. If he could be persuaded to come to the Eastern Palace, his life would be more secure.

"Father, Jinghe's poison isn't actually that terrible. As long as he's not stimulated, he won't get sick. Besides, I still need to teach him to speak. All the concubines are busy vying for your favor. Who can calm down and properly teach Jinghe? If we choose someone like Consort Shu to be Jinghe's mother, his life will be ruined!" Ye Jingchen pressed on, continuing to plead.

The emperor looked at Ye Jingchen helplessly.

Although there are many concubines in the harem who have no children, it is indeed difficult to find a suitable candidate in the short term.

Moreover, judging from Ye Jinghe's clingy attitude towards Ye Jingchen, he probably has no way to separate the two brothers right now.

"The Eastern Palace is the residence of the Crown Prince. Other princes cannot live here, as it is against ancestral rules. After I select a suitable mother for Jinghe, he must leave the Eastern Palace," the Emperor compromised.

"Thank you, Father. Then you must choose carefully and make sure to find a truly kind and gentle person!" Ye Jingchen said happily.

"Regarding the matter of a study companion, I would like to choose one myself. Father, could you provide me with information on the eligible children of the various ministers in the court?"