He's made himself so clear, these gentlemen should understand, right?

The old ministers: "..." So they worried for nothing.

The old ministers looked at the emperor. They didn't know whether having such an emperor was a blessing or a curse.

It should be considered lucky.

After all, people are most likely to die during the transition between old and new emperors, and when one dies, the whole family dies.

Thinking of this, the veteran officials felt much better.

Furthermore, if they don't even care about the throne, why are they so obsessed with official positions?

Besides, their children and grandchildren have also risen up. If they don't retire, their children and grandchildren won't be able to rise.

After thinking it through, the veteran officials all said they wanted to go on a trip to Jiangnan with the emperor.

The Emperor waved his hand and laughed, "I'm not taking you with me. Go find your own children and grandchildren."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the Emperor saw the Duke of Wei. The Emperor was surprised. "Eh? What brings you here?"

Duke Wei was already feeling down. Then he saw the Emperor looking at him with a face full of surprise. Duke Wei felt even more down. These old men's children and grandchildren were all successful, while his own children and grandchildren… The more Duke Wei thought about it, the more heartbroken he became. “Your Majesty, you summoned me.”

The Emperor thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed he who had summoned the Duke of Wei. He had forgotten about it since those old fellows had been winking and making faces at him as soon as they arrived.

"I summoned you here to find the Crown Prince, not to go home and become an old man. You can't be an old man yet; you still have to keep working hard."

Duke of Wei: "..." I really want to beat this old man up. "Yes, Your Majesty, I will go find the Crown Prince right away."

The other veteran officials were at a loss, unsure whether to envy the Duke of Wei or pity him.

The Emperor didn't know what others thought, but he certainly sympathized with the Duke of Wei. "Wait, after you've finished talking to the Crown Prince, go find the Crown Princess and ask her to choose a wife for you. The Crown Princess has good taste."

Duke of Wei: "..." Your Majesty, are you serious?!

Other senior officials: Alright, no need to dwell on it. The Duke of Wei is truly pitiful. Not only does he have to continue serving the court, but he also has to marry the woman the Crown Princess has her eye on.

It is common knowledge that the women the Crown Princess takes a liking to are all women even more formidable than tigresses.

Sisi: Nonsense, this Crown Princess has always judged people by their appearance.