"No need!" An Yang quickly waved his hand, simultaneously pulling out a pristine white napkin to wipe the soup from his lips.
"What does the General think?" An Qi asked with a deadpan expression, pausing before adding, "An Qi believes this is what the people desire and the general trend of the times. It is for the continuation of the royal family and the stability of the empire; it has a hundred benefits and not a single harm. The General is a monarch who excels at empathizing with the sentiments of the people and adopting advice, so surely you won't refuse, right?"
Looking into her expectant eyes, An Yang coughed. "I possess a long lifespan, and the empire will still be standing long after I die, so there's no need to rush into leaving behind heirs."
"That is a mistaken view!" An Qi's expression shifted drastically. "Although the General shares his lifespan with heaven and earth, the common people are ignorant and unknowing. They only understand that ensuring the tranquility of the empire requires first ensuring the continuation of the empire. The General leaving behind heirs is a prerequisite for the empire's continuation. Especially in this era when the empire has just been established, the public sentiment is extremely unstable. Even if the General doesn't consider the eternal legacy of the empire, he should at least consider these foolish people, shouldn't he?"
"Huh? Why does your tone sound a bit strange?"
"Hm? Is it? General..."
"Indeed. In the past, you always considered things from my perspective everywhere. Such a matter shouldn't even be brought up to be discussed."
"I, I, I am merely considering the territory that the General won through bitter toil! This is the General's private property, and I must ensure it suffers no damage whatsoever!" An Qi