Prince Zhao's words were blunt, a public humiliation for the Emperor.
The Emperor's expression immediately darkened.
He asked in a cold voice.
"I now have only two sons left, the Sixth Prince and the Seventh Prince.
If I do not choose the Seventh Prince, then I can only choose the Sixth Prince. By saying this, are you suggesting you favor the Sixth Prince more?
But don't forget how the Sixth Prince's birth mother, Yichongyuan, died."
Although Yichongyuan had died by suicide, her reason for doing so was inextricably linked to Prince Zhao.
If the Sixth Prince were to find out the truth in the future, he would certainly come to resent Prince Zhao.
This would definitely be a major hidden danger for Prince Zhao.
He would have to be mad to let the Sixth Prince become the Crown Prince.
Li Ji was not mad—
At least, he didn't look mad.
He said unhurriedly.
"Your Majesty is in the prime of your life. Why the rush to appoint a Crown Prince so soon?
