"One month later."
"One month later, huh, not much time is left for me." Although the Eighth Brother is now the regent, he didn't get the role by a decree from the father, but because he's the only Prince left in court. Being a regent is not the same as being an emperor. For the Eighth Brother to ascend, firstly, he lacks legitimacy and justification, as there was no decree before Father's stroke and paralysis for him to ascend. Secondly, the secret decree behind the plaque in Zichen Hall does not bear the Eighth Brother's name either.
If he guessed correctly, the secret decree behind the plaque in Zichen Hall bears his name. But wait, the Eighth Brother has been regent for some time, did he ever remove the plaque to read the contents of the decree?
Judging from the Eighth Brother's reactions and expressions, it seems he hasn't read the decree, otherwise, he would already know that Father decided on him as the successor.
