"Mother doesn't want to do this. It's just that this time... by next year at the latest, your Imperial Father will surely confer the title of Noble Consort on Mother. The son of a Noble Consort is also considered legitimate. You... are growing up as well." Ye Zao sighed, looking at Hongxin.
"Mother doesn't need to be like this, I understand. I remember what Mother said, a gentleman doesn't engage in rivalry. But we are growing up, and even if we don't want to compete, we can't avoid it. We might choose not to fight, but others will push us into it. Currently, there are quite a few in the court supporting the two of us. We might not fight, but people outside have already started."
Hongxin sighed, "It can't be helped."
"Gun Gun is now teaching Mother?" Ye Zao said with a smile.
"Mother!" Hongxin stomped his foot. With such maturity, he was still being called Gun Gun.
