Liu Hua was surprised that even after she had said all that, Liu Hong still only agreed to establish an heir in the near future.

But it didn't specify who should be chosen.

Isn't this like a blind man lighting a lamp—a complete waste of time and energy?

After much persuasion and discussion, no definite result was achieved.

My elder brother is a real old fox, very cunning.

He didn't say who to support, which clearly shows that he still wanted to defy public opinion and was inclined to support the Prince of Chenliu!

Besides Liu Hong's stubbornness, it must have been that Consort Wang and Empress Dowager Dong who whispered in his ear a lot.

Empress He did not do well in this regard.

She thought that because she was the empress and her brother held great power in the court, she could control everything.

Little did she know that Liu Hong was the true master of this empire.

As long as he lives, his words are law.

"Your Majesty, I am tired. You may take your leave."

Before Liu Hua could say anything more, Liu Hong had already lay down, closed his eyes, and waved for her to leave.

"Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now."

Liu Hua had no choice but to leave Qinde Hall and go to Yong'an Palace to pick up his daughter.

Upon arriving at Yong'an Palace, Empress He would certainly ask her about the outcome.

He only blamed himself for making a boastful promise and relying on his elder brother's doting affection, thinking he could persuade Liu Hong to immediately appoint Liu Bian as the crown prince.

Little did Liu Hong know that he only took a small step back, which was far from what Liu Hua wanted.

Along the way, Liu Hua thought about what excuse he would use if Empress He asked about it later.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at Yong'an Palace.

"Your Highness, how is it? Has His Majesty agreed to make my son the Crown Prince?"

Since Liu Bian had not returned, Empress He was playing with Fu Shou.

When she saw that Liu Hua had returned so quickly, she assumed that he had already taken care of things and was overjoyed. She couldn't wait to ask.

"My elder brother has already agreed to establish an heir apparent next spring!"

Liu Hua spoke evasively, "Shou'er, let's go back and not disturb Her Majesty the Empress any longer!"

"Next spring, that's still a month away, we'll have to wait!"

Empress He frowned. "Wait, Princess, has His Majesty agreed to make Bian'er the Crown Prince?"

"This...this has not been agreed to yet, but His Majesty will surely agree next spring," Liu Hua said somewhat guiltily.

“Princess, what you’re doing is a bit unfair! You just promised to help me persuade His Majesty to make Bian’er the Crown Prince. I’ll arrange for Bian’er to marry your daughter.”

Empress He said coldly, "But you haven't accomplished anything, yet you still dream of marrying your daughter to my son."

"You're trying to get something for nothing, doing something incredibly profitable, you've got a brilliant plan!"

Princess Liu Hua, being the eldest princess, was immediately displeased upon hearing Empress He's words.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? My daughter is betrothed to your son, so I should naturally help your son become the crown prince."

"Just now in front of my elder brother, I certainly tried my best to persuade him, but there's no such thing as something that can be accomplished just by talking."

Empress He smiled coldly: "Whether His Majesty agrees or not, my son is the eldest son of the legitimate wife, and the throne of the Han Dynasty will belong to him in the future!"

"But you, wanting your daughter to be empress, have come to arrange a marriage between your daughter and my son."

"I thought I didn't know what you were planning."

Upon hearing Empress He's outburst, Liu Hua pulled Fu Shou to his side, his face filled with disdain, and said:

"You were born into a butcher's family. If it weren't for the Emperor's favor and the emperor's favor upon you, what right would you have to be so arrogant in front of me?"

"My daughter married the Prince of Hongnong. In what way has she wronged you?"

The eldest princess held a prestigious position, and in front of those of lower status, she would always refer to herself as "this palace."

Today, Liu Hua has come to arrange a marriage for his daughter, so he should be a little more humble in front of Empress He.

Unexpectedly, Empress He's attitude changed drastically because Liu Hua failed to persuade him, which infuriated Liu Hua.

"Hmph, a married woman is like water spilled from a bowl. Even in an ordinary family, it's none of your business to interfere in family matters!"

"I think it's better not to get married!"

"Lest it be that when Bian'er ascends the throne in the future, you, as the eldest princess, might take advantage of being his mother-in-law and try to lord it over him!"

Even though his elder brother He Jin held great power in the court, he still wanted to make achievements and recover lost territories in order to change the way the powerful families viewed him.

Even though He Hui had already become Empress, her background was something she never wanted to mention.

Empress He was furious when she heard Liu Hua mention her background with contempt.

"Fine, He Hui, you ruined this marriage with your own hands. Don't regret it in the future!"

Liu Hua also left a harsh remark, then pulled Fu Shou away from Yong'an Palace without looking back.

"You want your daughter to be empress? Keep dreaming!"

Empress He watched Liu Hua's retreating figure and spat fiercely.

Did they really think that only if Liu Hong, that sickly man, issued an edict to establish an heir could Bian'er become the emperor?

Now the power in the court is in the hands of my He family. All that's left is for you to kick the bucket, and the Han dynasty will be mine.

Just then, Eunuch Du rushed in from outside the door:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from the Hetao region! King Liu Wei of Yunzhong has set off for Luoyang!"

Empress He immediately put aside the unpleasantness she had just had with Liu Hua.

She slapped the phoenix bed: "Just as my brother predicted, Liu Wei really has come to the capital!"

“That’s right, Your Highness. My servants also said that Liu Wei only brought one hundred guards into the capital.”

"A hundred guards, haha, do you really think I wouldn't dare do anything to him?"

"This time, I want to see him die in front of me with my own eyes."

Eunuch Du gritted his teeth and said, "There's something I need Your Highness to help us with!"

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!