After speaking, he moved the imperial decree forward and unfurled it before Ye Yiheng.
Ye Yiheng gave it a cursory glance and asked calmly, "Have you occupied the throne for too long?"
This question seemed to pierce the Emperor's heart.
He sighed and said, "When your mother was still around, I wanted to occupy the throne longer. After she left, I still wanted to occupy the throne longer."
When Tao Xinya was present, he could use the title of Empress to keep her firmly bound.
Now that Tao Xinya was gone, only the throne could comfort his heart, which had long been empty.
And now, having confirmed the Crown Prince is indeed his and Tao Xinya's child, he realized her cold heart indeed had some place for him.
Suddenly, he felt a sense of relief.
His attachment to the throne diminished significantly.
