Third Princess stiffened slightly, looking confused as she asked, "What do you mean by this, Your Majesty?"
Looking at his sister-in-law's puzzled expression, the Emperor slowly explained, "Don't overthink it, Sister-in-law, I don't mean anything else by it. First, my health is failing, and my energy is limited. Second, I've realized that I'm simply not cut out to be an Emperor, and I've neglected family bonds. I've done a poor job with both court affairs and family matters—neither has been managed properly. Having lived in a daze for decades, I've only now come to understand that family is the most precious thing in the world. When I occupied this throne, naturally I could not look after my family."
Hearing the Emperor speak from the bottom of his heart, Third Princess said, "Does Your Majesty mean you want to return to family life and enjoy domestic happiness?"
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