When He Jia was born, the Ning Dynasty was already showing signs of decline.
The old Emperor, despite his age, frequently held selection events to fill the harem.
His uncles were eyeing the throne, willing to collude with the Barbarians and scoundrels.
And his father, Xiang Heng, was neither the Crown Prince nor favored by the old Emperor, only perfunctorily granted the title of "Prince An."
He Jia knew that the old Emperor was wary of his father, simply because his father was both literate and martial, with illustrious military achievements.
High achievements that overwhelm the ruler, and the ruler must eliminate him.
But his father was very cautious, always thinking thrice before acting, and the old Emperor couldn't even find fault with Xiang Heng, let alone find an excuse to eliminate his father.
He Jia also knew that as long as the old Emperor lived, they would never have peace, and the Ning Dynasty would eventually fall.
