Ye Jinghua propped up his head with one hand. "If I don't behave, I'll get beaten up. Don't get me beaten up, understood?"
"...Why has Prince Jing become henpecked?"
They aren't even married yet, and he's already this afraid. What will happen later?
Everyone opened their mouths halfway, but they had no idea how to persuade him.
Ye Jinghua sighed helplessly. "Actually, I really do want to become the emperor.
"As emperor, I could chop down whoever I wanted, execute whoever I wanted, and build a palace wherever I wanted to cultivate.
"If I disliked someone, I could simply wipe them out. I wouldn't even need to find an excuse."
"If any of you can help me persuade the Princess Consort to let me become emperor, I will reward you handsomely."
"However, you must not pressure her. You can only persuade her gently, move her with emotion, and convince her with reason. Above all, don't frighten her. Understood?"
Sigh.
His little Princess Consort had been avoiding him lately.
He was truly so lonely.
If this bunch of detestable fellows could annoy the little Princess Consort enough to make her come looking for him, then they would at least be somewhat useful.
The ministers: "..." What the hell?
He wanted to become emperor, and they still had to beg him?
Whether he became emperor or not depended on a woman's decision?
And they weren't even allowed to pressure her. They could only persuade her gently.
Could that woman be the Empress Dowager?
No, even the Empress Dowager wouldn't have that kind of ability.
Wait, did Prince Jing's words mean that he wanted to become emperor simply so he could kill people as he pleased?
Everyone hesitated again, caught in a dilemma.
They left with drooping heads and dispirited spirits.
"Imperial Uncle,