When the Crown Prince's power grows, even if the Emperor does not abdicate, the royal authority could still be hollowed out.
Perhaps every aging emperor has such concerns, and the older they get, the more these concerns increase, leading to increasingly absurd actions.
Because they are accustomed to wielding power, if one day they lose it, it would be a fate worse than death.
"The Chamberlain's Office assists in guiding the Crown Prince; joining the Cabinet from there is not impossible. If you gain the favor of the Crown Prince, a future with high rank and great wealth is easily within reach. Why are you unwilling?"
The Emperor raised his eyebrows and smiled with deep implications.
Logically speaking, having the opportunity to get close to the Crown Prince should naturally pave the way for a bright future, shouldn't it?
If the Crown Prince favors Gu Chengyu, why would Gu Chengyu worry about not having a good future when the Crown Prince ascends the throne?
