Possibly, in Father's eyes, his current worry is the lack of funds and provisions to continue his grand ambition of territorial expansion. However, from my perspective, if measures aren't taken to control and curb this, the Yan State's power will begin to decline, even if we stop waging wars. This is the real reason why Father wanted to see me!
Ji Chengsu is still young, still adorable, so Father will dote on him. But the rest of us brothers have grown up; perhaps we're no longer amusing in Father's eyes.
Deep father-son affection? To hell with that! My third brother is still writing poetry in the lake pavilion!
There was no preamble, no lengthy explanation. The Yan Emperor's attitude was far more direct than the Crown Prince's.
In fact, this straightforwardness is my style. Who has time for such superficialities?
