Jin Zijin was silent for a moment and did not deny the Emperor's words.
He said, "I understand, which is why I say I am not suited to be Emperor. Because I cannot do what you say, I won't keep anyone who dares harm my family. Everyone says you are a good Emperor, and you truly are."
The Emperor had already gradually accepted that Jin Zijin would not become Emperor.
Perhaps he was too stubborn, always thinking to use the best things in the world to make amends to him, always believing that the arduous work he put into safeguarding the empire could only be inherited by his son with Xiao Qinqin.
Yet as a father, he had overlooked an important matter.
What he thought was the best, Jin Zijin did not think was good; the throne might be a burden to him.
He wholeheartedly wanted to hand over a clean throne to him but did not realize that the stains on this seat would ultimately rely on him to clean.
Now the world is peaceful, and the people need a peace-loving Emperor.
