Clan Court

The Emperor's words were rather baffling, but Eunuch Zhao, knowing the inside story, understood at once.

His Majesty intended to restore Su Ziji's status as an imperial grandson?

That made sense. If they were to acknowledge this imperial grandson, they could no longer let him bear the name "Su Ziji." They needed to give him a new name in accordance with the naming conventions for imperial grandsons of this generation.

Ever since the former Crown Prince had passed away, His Majesty had entrusted the naming of younger princes and imperial grandsons to the princes' mothers or the imperial grandsons' parents. He had never personally bestowed a name again.

Su Ziji was Crown Prince Bloodline who had lost both father and mother. Since the Emperor was unwilling to grant him a name personally, having the Clan Court deliberate one was a more fitting choice.

As for why he was not asking the Empress to help choose a name, perhaps he still did not intend to grant Su Ziji excessive honor. And ordering the Clan Court to deliberate a name now was also tantamount to telling them: they could begin preparing for Su Ziji's return.

Thinking this through, Eunuch Zhao still worried that he had misunderstood. This was a grave matter. Just moments ago, His Majesty had intended to smooth things over and not stand up for Su Ziji. Why had he changed his mind now?

He asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you mean to—?"

"Exactly what you think." The Emperor let out a cold laugh. "After all, several of My fine sons have been far too idle. If I do not do this, how will I know who leaps the highest? If I do not give them a knock, they truly will turn the heavens upside down."

Eunuch Zhao did not