Aside from that, everyone increasingly believed that Emperor Chu was incompetent. If such a tyrant stayed in power, nobody could expect to enjoy good days.
They really wanted to replace the Emperor.
Some even felt that the past chaos in the Northwest was heaven's warning of dissatisfaction against Emperor Chu, and rumors began spreading, unfavorable to the Emperor.
However, the Emperor believed he was the mandate of heaven, thinking there was nothing wrong with killing off the Eldest Imperial Prince's family.
He was the Emperor; not only was the Eldest Prince his son, but also his subject. A subject trying to seize his throne—should he not do something, could he still be deemed an Emperor?
With the other princes gradually growing, if each of them followed the Eldest Prince's example, how could he lead a peaceful life? Only by making a striking example, warning the other princes against courting death, could he live without worry.
