"That's true, but what if the Emperor has other princes? If he changes his mind in a fit of anger, you will no longer be able to inherit the throne!"
"It's fine if I can't be the emperor, but being restricted all day long, having to listen to my father and mother in everything, even having my family affairs dictated by them, I have no sense of self at all! All I want is to promote the woman I love to a secondary consort, but even such a small wish is not allowed by my father. What's the point of such a puppet life?"
Hongli repeatedly showed restraint, respected his father's authority, and strictly followed the palace rules. Over the years, regardless of rain, snow, wind, or frost, he entered the palace to attend court on time every day. Except for the time he was seriously injured in an assassination attempt, he almost never missed a day.
He diligently handled the political affairs entrusted to him by his father, and he obeyed all of his father's orders. He believed that he was self-disciplined and obedient enough, but what did that matter?
His obedience won't earn him the emperor's approval or understanding; instead, it would only make the emperor think of him as a clay figure that could be molded at will, someone who couldn't have his own ideas.
He'd really had enough of this kind of life!
Hongli reacted with unusual excitement. His eyes were bloodshot as he gripped the wine cup tightly, tilted his head back, and drank it all down. Su Yushan felt a pang of pity upon seeing this.
Although princes lived lives of luxury, they also bore too many responsibilities and were bound by rules and regulations every day. If a person suppresses their emotions for too long, they will eventually explode!
At this moment, Hongli was too tired and weary. His taut heartstrings snapped instantly, and his resistance surged to the extreme. He was no longer willing to follow the rules and regulations, and no longer willing to care about anyone or anything!
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