Duke Jin and others had no choice but to swallow their anger and agree.
Emperor Qin Huan was very satisfied with the result. Amidst the congratulations, he took Hu An out from his arms.
"I naturally understand what you all are thinking. Let's not discuss other matters for now at this morning's court. I have already brought my eldest son here. I nicknamed him Hu'an, but as for this grand name, I'm thinking of all of you, my dear ministers, who are both skilled in both civil and military affairs. Why don't you help me with some advice?"
"this……"
At the morning court, they did not discuss political affairs, but instead discussed the name of the prince. This was a strange thing that had never been seen before.
The interrupted Vice Minister of Justice seized the opportunity and stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. The prince is indeed important, but when has there ever been a case of discussing a prince's name in the court? Isn't this treating the country as a joke?"
"Oh? Could it be that the Minister is saying that I am a tyrant and don't care about the overall interests of the country?"
Emperor Qin Huan's eyes narrowed and he looked very ferocious, which frightened the Minister of Justice so much that his legs trembled. However, thinking of his wife, children and mother who were controlled by Duke Jin at home, he had to harden his heart.
"Your Majesty! You are a wise and benevolent ruler. Unifying the empire in your early years was a monumental achievement. But, ever since Noble Concubine Heng gave birth to the eldest son, you have suspended court for a single day, even allowing mother and child to enjoy the Purple Palace, a place only the emperor could inhabit. I dare to ask, if it weren't for the instigation of Noble Concubine Heng and her child, how could you have done such an absurd thing as naming your child in the court today?"
"I believe that Concubine Heng and her son are the root of the cholera outbreak! Only by killing them can we ensure the eternal stability of our Great Qin!"
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