But Chen Gong urged him not to rush.
Chen Gong said quietly, "Your power has almost reached its peak. All you lack is the title of Grand General."
"If your daughter bears a prince who then takes the throne, who knows how much trouble that will bring you... remember, the tallest tree catches the wind."
"And do you know why His Majesty has delayed deposing Empress Fu and making your daughter empress?"
Lü Bu frowned. "Naturally, to preserve the imperial family's dignity."
He left the rest unsaid. Even someone as rough as him knew that certain things could not be spoken aloud-such as Empress Fu having submitted to the Pretender Emperor.
"That is only one reason."
Chen Gong shook his head, then continued explaining to Lü Bu, "As long as the empress remains in place, no new empress can be appointed."
"Many people have their eyes on the Empress's Position. The Great Aristocratic Families are all drooling over it, and they all want their own daughters to become empress."
"If His Majesty truly makes your daughter empress, he will extinguish the Great Aristocratic Families' hopes of competing for the position."
"The realm has yet to be unified. If the Great Aristocratic Families slacken their efforts because of this, it will inevitably affect the great undertaking to restore the Great Han."
"That is why His Majesty has been unwilling to appoint a new empress."
After analyzing the stakes for Lü Bu, Chen Gong said, "If you truly want what is best for your daughter, do not show any desire for the Empress's Position."
"Even if she bears a dragon heir one day and someone asks His Majesty to appoint an heir apparent and an empress, you must refuse. It will not be too late to discuss everything once the realm is