I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In a banquet attended by Empress Dowager Dou and other nobles, Liu De observes the shifting dynamics among the princes, particularly Liu Wu and Liu Piao. Liu De reflects on the nature of power and paranoia, aware of the potential betrayals around him. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when the Emperor, inebriated, jokingly declares Liu Wu as the future crown prince, causing shock among the attendees. Dou Ying quickly counters this, reminding the Emperor of protocol, which leads to the Emperor retracting his statement. Liu De, witnessing the political maneuvering, contemplates the precariousness of his position and the need for self-reliance in a treacherous environment.

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