"You there," Emperor Yong'an said solemnly, "Tenth Brother, do not belittle yourself. Your talents, you know them better than us. Do not speak of yourself as worthless just because you do not wish to be Emperor. If you truly had no skill, Swamp Prefecture would not have become the most prosperous and bustling region in Great Zhou."
Zhao Yao said nothing.
"Tenth Brother, I know you wish to live freely, but you are a Prince, not a commoner. You cannot live solely according to your own desires."
Zhao Yao sighed deeply, "Had I known it would be like this, I should have become a true wastrel."
"That would not be you," Emperor Yong'an smiled and said, "You have cared for the people since you were young and have done so much for them. While the rest of us vie for power and the throne, only you genuinely care about the welfare of the people. Over the years, you have accomplished so much, all to make life better for the people, thus you are the most suited to be Emperor among us."
