Eunuch Yan, dressed in a Python Robe, patiently said with gentle reassurance, "Your Highness, pay no mind to the gossip and rumors. The Holy Emperor's word is final. There is no harm in accepting. Even if your talents are lacking, you can learn as you go."
Lu Mingyuan said with feigned anguish, "Prince Chongwen ought to be more suitable than I. How could I possibly be worthy of the title of Crown Prince?"
"Eunuch, please report back to my Father Emperor for me. Tell him that my talents are lacking and I am unfit for such a great responsibility. He must reconsider and not act so hastily."
Lu Mingyuan let out an incredibly insincere sigh.
Eunuch Yan cursed inwardly.
'This Sixth Prince... he's the very definition of a hypocrite!'
'If he wants it, he should just accept the edict. Why put on this whole act?'
Little did he know, these thoughts were immediately picked up by Lu Mingyuan's Observing the Heart.
Upon hearing this, Lu Mingyuan felt his goal had been achieved.
