Chapter 1216: The Struggle Between Monarch and Ministers

Being emperor for another decade or so was not a problem; why then would he place all his hopes on a child just born.

After all, those so-called naturally auspicious children recorded in history often turned out to be mere mediocrities.

While Ye Muyu pondered what was going on,

she received some news from the Elder Princess during a visit.

"What gift do you plan to give as your congratulations?" the Elder Princess, dignified as ever, asked a question that took Ye Muyu by surprise.

"I have prepared a safety charm," she answered.

"It's not enough," the Elder Princess shook her head.

Ye Muyu was baffled, "Not… enough?"

She almost thought she had misheard. Even for the Longevity Festival, the gifts sent by the ministers were chosen for their rarity to avoid being vulgar, for many gifts were given and those that did not please the Emperor were a waste of silver.

They gradually became more ingenious, such as a unique book, famous paintings, and so on.