The grand wedding in Yanjing was impressive, with golden rain and silk road, causing a sensation throughout the capital and spreading across various states.
In your view, and in the view of many others, it was Ji Chengjue revealing all his cards to the court, proving that he was not just any idle prince, that he had the strength to seize the throne.
But in reality, it's not quite like that.
He wasn't showing off because he had these cards; he dared to boldly proclaim his intention to seize the throne;
it was because he intended to claim the throne that those cards became his.
Do you understand?
"I somewhat understand."
"It's actually quite simple. The managers of those businesses, after years of development, have long become new Min Families, and could be called feudal lords in various places.
They have their own forces, their own businesses, their own networks, their own families, their own trade territories, so why would they seek out a father?
