De Fu had been very confused, not knowing what he should say to the King. Standing by his side, De Fu did think that the King had spoiled the Heir way too much, and he even gave the Heir real power, which was a taboo.
Look at the previous King for example. When he was in his flourishing years, he would not have done anything like that. Even when the Heir was established, the Heir should never be overly trusted or own too much.
The throne was something everyone dreamt about having, othewise there would never have been anything like killing someone for the throne in the past. That was how the King established himself as well. However, the King had forgotten this experience. Nevertheless, De Fu was just a servant who had no rights to comment about the imperial family. So he felt very conflicted when he was asked.
His heart was dangling back and forth.
