Liu Zhi, the Crown Prince, bent his body and said in a trembling voice, "B-but y-you're the only one I can turn to now, grandfather. If you don't do anything, we'll be overthrown!" As he spoke, hot tears trickled down his face to the floor like little pearls.
Having lived for a long time, Liu Ge easily saw through Liu Zhe. He said, "You can ask your father for help."
The Imperial family had its own rules. Since Liu Ge had retired and news of his passing had already been announced, how would the Imperial family regain the people's trust if he were to show himself?
Liu Zhi's voice broke slightly as he said, "Father has been in seclusion and has no time to deal with this."
Liu Ge appeared confused. He said, "I heard he's already at the Eight-leaf stage a long time ago. Why does he need to cultivate in seclusion?"
"Father's attempting the Nine-leaf stage," Liu Zhi replied.
