What to do if you don't understand?
The four of them tacitly decided to keep their questions to themselves—one chose to ask his father later, and the other three decided to consult their teacher.
Of course, when Yin Huo asked his father, he wouldn't reveal the full context. Instead, during his routine greeting, he abruptly posed the question, "Father, what is the difference between the Empress and the Crown Prince?"
The question was vague and somewhat ambiguous, but Yin Li immediately understood what he meant. Glancing at his son, he thought for a moment before replying, "Her Majesty is the mother of the nation, devoted to public service. She is nearly akin to His Majesty. The Crown Prince, however, is just the Crown Prince."
Yin Huo grasped the point but still seemed puzzled. "Is His Majesty not afraid of external manipulation?"
Yin Li chuckled and said, "An empress with selfish intentions is external manipulation."
