C323 Nightly Visit to the Palace

Emperor Ming gazed at his weeping grandson and delivered a stern rebuke, which quenched much of the fury in his heart. But as his anger subsided, a wave of sorrow and helplessness surged within him. He had devoted years to cultivating his grandson, only to find him so disappointingly superficial, less capable than a mere boy from a distant town.

Thoughts of Ye Xu furrowed Emperor Ming's brow