In particular, over the past few years, there have been subtle suggestions within the Imperial Court for the Emperor to appoint a Crown Prince.
Initially, the Emperor did not establish a Crown Prince due to the lack of children in the main palace and the unclear dispositions of the various princes.
Now that the princes have grown up, the question arises: should a Crown Prince be appointed? Who should be appointed? One fears that as soon as the Emperor relents, a fierce storm will ensue.
The Emperor is no fool, having controlled Qiankun for many years.
On one hand, he believes he can live for another five hundred years, but those below him are already considering where to stand. To put it positively, it means these officials are looking for a way out.
To look at it negatively, does it not suggest they are looking for credit in serving a dragon, hoping for his early death?
Can the Emperor truly be at ease with this?
