Ji Beichen slowly met the Emperor's gaze and said, bowing respectfully, "Reporting to Father, your son does indeed have something to say. My heart is set on Miss Gu Shiyan, daughter of Chancellor Gu. I ask for Father's approval."
As he spoke, he bowed his head.
The Emperor's lips curled into a cold smile. "Are you truly fond of her, or do you want the seat I'm sitting on?"
Ji Beichen was taken aback. "Father, I genuinely admire Miss Gu, without any ambition."
The Emperor's gaze turned sharp as he stared at him in silence.
Ji Beichen: ...
A shock ran through him. Could it be that the Emperor knew something?
"Father, the Second Prince is seeking an audience." At that moment, Wei Gonggong entered.
The Emperor waved his hand. "Let him in."
Unfortunately, just outside, Ji Beizhou happened to hear Ji Beichen's earlier words, "Fifth Brother, you said you have no ambitions, but that's probably not true, right?"