Hongli chuckled upon hearing this, telling Chen Yuwei not to panic.
"I was just asking casually, Consort. Please speak freely."
He waved his hand, picked up the freshly brewed teacup beside him, and took a sip.
The unique tea flavor, mixed with the refreshing aroma of medicinal herbs that soothes the throat, was indescribable to Hongli, but after tasting it, it was still somewhat indescribable.
Chen Yuwei watched Hongli's graceful and unrestrained movements and thought to herself that this man was also pretentious.
On the surface, they seem indifferent, and their words don't seem to have much meaning.
But the little gestures she made were a reminder that the other person cared a lot.
Why
"I think this matter should not be rushed. Now that His Majesty is in good health, he should examine the studies and talents of these princes more thoroughly."
Being the ruler of a country is no easy task; Your Majesty should consider the well-being of the nation.
The real reason for bringing her over is that I don't want to choose her; I'm just waiting for her to say something to refute my point and prove my point.
Chen Yuwei felt that Hongli was indeed a king who would still hold power after abdicating. He spent his short three-year retirement in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, while the new emperor went to the Qianqing Palace to work.
It would be suspicious if Hongli were willing to choose a successor before he even hit a wall.
Hongli put down his teacup. "The Imperial Concubine's thoughts are different from those of the court officials."
The court officials petitioned him three times a day to establish a crown prince, practically wishing they could die as soon as possible.
"I am a woman, and naturally my vision is not as far-sighted as that of the court officials."
Chen Yuwei smiled and modestly stated that she was a woman.
Hongli relaxed a bit. "This matter has nothing to do with men and women."
However, the court officials had already chosen their allies, harboring ulterior motives.
Although the situation was clear for Hongli to ascend to the throne, it did not stop the court officials from taking sides, which brought him power and benefits.
The selection of the new emperor remains a mystery, and many people are willing to take a gamble.
Losing could lead to disgrace and ruin, but winning could bring prosperity to the entire family.
“Those courtiers are all extremely ambitious, and even I can’t do anything about them.”
Hongli complained, then changed the subject, saying that the Yikun Palace lineage was still the one that gave him the least trouble.
Chen Yuwei: ...
If you're going to say something that's easy to do, why does it sound like you're giving me a dressing down?
The relaxed atmosphere between the two suddenly turned tense and exciting.
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