Changing the Crown Prince is not something that can be achieved overnight; it always requires a gradual, step-by-step process. But plans could never keep up with sudden changes, and Emperor Deming's decree commanding the Crown Prince to act as regent completely shattered Zhao Yan's entire plan.
The Crown Prince had not yet finished his studies or completed his apprenticeship, yet Emperor Deming was already expecting him to shoulder the heavy burdens of state. This was a classic case of trying to force the shoots to grow by pulling them up, causing Zhao Yan to look at Emperor Deming with a gaze that began to grow rather resentful.
All that talk about traveling in disguise was just a smokescreen; Emperor Deming simply wanted to go out and have fun. Having known Emperor Deming for so many years, Zhao Yan suddenly felt as though the emperor's long-suppressed rebellious phase had finally arrived.
Chapter 711