Each word felt like an icicle piercing their chests, terrifying them so much they dared not breathe.

"You are eating the provisions of the Qing Dynasty and enjoying the stability given to you by the Aisin Gioro clan. If anyone dares to question my decision and wants to be my master, I will not hesitate to recruit talents again."

I have not yet considered changing the crown prince, so you don't need to feel insecure here.

But you must remember that I am currently in good health, and as long as I live, I will be the master of the Great Qing.

"If you want to scheme for the Crown Prince, you'd better see if I, your master, will grant your wishes."

Hearing this, Tong Guowei was alright, but Suo'etu's face was extremely ugly.

Kangxi's words were like a slap in the face, almost a direct warning to him to behave himself or face the extermination of his entire family.

Yinreng stood at the door, intending to have Li Dequan go in and announce his arrival, but instead he heard Kangxi's stern words.

He felt very uncomfortable for a moment.

temporary?

Is it just temporary?

Does that mean he'll have to give up his position once those two children grow up?

Li Dequan remained silent. Royal affairs were not matters for a servant like him to comment on, and seeing the displeased expression on the Crown Prince's face, he was somewhat worried.

Born into royalty, and even as the crown prince, his displeasure is so blatantly displayed—can he truly be a qualified ruler?

Although the emperor's words were harsh, they were merely a means to govern his officials and control his subordinates.

If he can't even discern the meaning behind such words, then his reign as crown prince is truly over.