"Is it really appropriate to depose the Crown Prince on such baseless grounds? Won't this trigger turmoil at court and across the country?"
"Didn't the Emperor insist on naming his heir while he was still young, despite the opposition of many ministers? In the end, everything still rests on the Emperor's decision."
"True. As long as the Emperor stands by his choice against all objections, he can name whoever he wants, right?"
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