Emperor Jingming had no intention of discussing matters when he asked the clan leader to enter the palace. He just wanted to inform him. He did not expect that the clan leader was still ignorant at his age, which made him a little unhappy.

What? Not only does he have to worry about the empress, the prince, and the princess, but he also has to coax his old uncle?

The old clan leader obviously didn't realize that the emperor was unhappy, and insisted: "Your Majesty, the emperor has no family affairs!"

Emperor Jingming put away his smile and said calmly: "If the emperor has no family affairs, the six ministries and nine ministers are enough. What is the use of the clan affairs office?"

The old clan leader was stunned and suddenly speechless.

If he continues to talk about this, wouldn't he be destroying the Zongrenfu? This is too scary.

"But Your Majesty... why did you suddenly think of this?" After hesitating for a while, the old clan leader asked unwillingly.

Could it be that his position as the Chief of the Imperial Clan is just a decoration, and he has to comply with all the unreasonable demands of the Emperor?

The clan leader during the previous emperor's time could have gone to the clan temple to file a complaint...

The old clan member felt more and more aggrieved the more he thought about it.

Emperor Jingming raised his eyelids and said, "Uncle Wang, what you said makes me sad. Am I the kind of person who acts on impulse and makes trouble for no reason in your mind?"

The old clan leader's mouth twitched, and he wanted to say that you were the one, but he didn't dare to say it, so he could only say in disobedience: "The emperor is certainly not that kind of person."

Emperor Jingming looked relieved: "Uncle Wang really understands me. I have thought this matter over carefully..."

Pan Hai looked up at the sky silently.

This is how the word "careful consideration" is used.

"But Your Majesty——"

Emperor Jingming interrupted the old clan leader slowly and said, "Uncle Wang, do you object to the Queen having a son of her own?"

The old clan leader choked again.

You have to know that the Emperor was raised under the name of the Empress Dowager. Now that he has openly expressed his opposition to registering a prince under the name of the Empress, it would be strange for the Emperor to be happy.

People become more shrewd as they grow older. Someone who can sit in the position of clan leader for a long time will certainly not be blindly upright.

After calming down, the old clan leader realized that Emperor Jingming had made up his mind and there was no possibility of changing it.

In that case, why is he objecting and causing trouble for himself?

When the old clan leader was silent, Emperor Jingming said calmly: "From what I saw today, your legs and feet don't seem to be as agile as before. If the clan affairs are too busy, you can let the younger people do it. It is most important to take good care of your health..."

The old clan leader couldn't help but shudder: The emperor is threatening him!

It seems that if he objects again, he will have to give up the position of clan leader.

Losing the position of clan leader is a huge loss.

The royal family is huge, and not all of them are prosperous. Many of them are in poverty. Whoever gets the title of clan leader will naturally gain endless benefits for their descendants.

Therefore, even though the old clan leader was so fat that he could not even support a small stool, he was still reluctant to step down from this position.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I feel that I am in good health."

"The Queen's registration of the prince—"

The old clan leader bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Jingming smiled slightly.

Why didn't you do this earlier? Why are you wasting time?

"I know that Uncle Wang is the best person to share my worries. I feel relieved to have you in the clan house."

The old clan leader said: Haha.

After the emperor and his ministers had a discussion, the old clan leader was supported by the eunuchs and left trembling.

The light in Yu's study was bright, and every change in Emperor Jingming's expression could be seen clearly, but the emperor looked expressionless after the clan leader left.

"Pan Hai——"

Pan Hai quickly responded, "I'm here."

"Announce it tomorrow."

"Yes." Pan Hai responded, feeling deeply moved.

He had long felt that Prince Yan was extraordinary. It had only been a short time since he became a half-legitimate son. Before that, Prince Yan was considered by everyone to be the prince with the least foundation as he had left the palace at a young age.

It is true that things change over time.

Pan Hai could already foresee the uproar that would be caused after the announcement.

The next day, when the court was in session, it was a rare occasion that all the ministers were present. Emperor Jingming listened to their ministers' reports with a blank expression.

With their recent experience, they will behave themselves.

As expected, the ministers continued to behave themselves as before, and no one mentioned any controversial topics.

The Emperor has been in a clearly bad mood these past two days, so let's wait and see what's happening. The situation is there and there's no getting around it.

The ministers were thinking this way, and soon no one spoke up.

Emperor Jingming coughed lightly and said slowly: "I have thought deeply for many days and have something I want to tell you, my dear ministers."

The ministers looked at each other and became alert.

The emperor spoke so seriously, it seems that the matter is not small.

After giving his ministers some time to relax, Emperor Jingming glanced at Yu Jin and others standing on the side and said, "The Queen is chaste, virtuous and kind. She has worked hard for me in the harem for many years and is a role model for women all over the world... However, the moon waxes and wanes, and the Queen still has no children. I am deeply sorry. After many days of consideration, I will now register the seventh prince in the Queen's name to make up for my regret..."

The ministers could no longer listen to what was said afterwards and all looked at the seventh prince, Prince Yan, in shock.

No wonder several princes came to court today, it turns out there is such a big thing to announce!

The emperor has been acting strange these past few days, and it turns out to be because of this - all the ministers turned their heads and looked at the old clan leader.

Yes, I was surprised to see the clan leader in the morning. I thought that the clan leader usually doesn’t have to go to court. Could it be that he is too fat and came out for a walk?

If the Emperor wanted to entrust the Seventh Prince to the Empress, he would have to discuss this with the clan leader. This old fat man must have known about this long ago.

Thinking of this, some ministers wanted to rush up and take a bite of the old clan leader.

What a jerk! This fat old man didn't even say a word about such a big thing!

Even more stupid than the ministers are the princes.

King Qi turned his head and stared at Yu Jin. He could already feel his neck stiffening, but his body was even stiffer.

The seventh child was registered under the Queen’s name?

So, the seventh son will be considered a half-legitimate son in the future? Doesn't that mean the seventh son has the power to compete?

No, it's more than just a fighting force. Given the importance my father places on orthodoxy, the seventh brother will be his biggest threat!

But why would my father have such an idea? How could my mother not know anything about such a big thing?

The King of Qi felt extremely confused and bitter in his mouth.

The King of Shu was obviously not in a good mood either.

He was always at a slight disadvantage against the fourth brother before, and now the seventh brother shows up halfway, making the situation even more turbulent.

Only Prince Lu was completely shocked. After the shock, he felt aggrieved: It's not fair. The seventh prince beat up the former crown prince, and now he is half-legitimate son. He beat up the former crown prince, and now he is just a prince!

Among them, the one who was most shocked was Prince Xiang.

Almost instantly, he thought of yesterday when he and Yu Jin were summoned to the palace and met the empress. At that time, he was wondering why the empress was there. Today, the seventh child was registered under the empress's name...

By now, the King of Xiang still had nothing to understand. He had only one thought in his mind: He was so stupid!