"Today during court, someone said that I am an unprecedentedly wise emperor, and that with several years of consecutive bountiful harvests and a steadily growing national strength since my ascension, it is clear that Heaven's Mandate protects us and I should personally lead a campaign to conquer enemy nations and unify the realm under heaven. This is truly laughable."
"The young sovereign is doubtful; will the military generals truly listen to me? Will the hundred officials truly harbor no disloyal intentions?"
"Furthermore, the empress dowager is still here. If I leave the capital, what shall I do should the empress dowager, supported by the hundred officials, enthrone someone else?"
"To put it bluntly, I rely on my title of legitimacy and the imperial regalia, and the time when I can truly make people submit through virtue has not yet arrived."
"Does the one who made this proposal truly not know this crucial point? To put it bluntly, not only are they taking advantage of my youth, they are also taking advantage of the fact that I am from a collateral branch who succeeded to the grand succession. Their intentions are truly deserving of death."
The young emperor said this unhurriedly, carrying a hint of resentment and even more killing intent, turning extremely cold.
The young woman was somewhat stunned. Having followed the emperor for several years, she was no longer the Golden Carp who understood nothing back then—the emperor had always been detached and graceful, acting with casual ease. Such naked display of killing intent was actually extremely rare.
"They are making their moves, and I am watching. There are not many years left."
"As for the military campaigns, although I have already executed the treacherous ministers and began personally ruling since I was eleven, laying the foundation for undertaking