The 4th and 18th Princes were gifted the titles of Grand Princes; a first in Jin Tang's history.
'Grand Princes' were titles meant for the Emperor's brothers - but even then, only for Princes who had done much for the nation.
Han Grand Prince received his promotion in Ping He Fu, under the watchful gazes of his men. Though status wasn't important on the battlefields for life and death, these men understood power. They grew more respectful of their Commander, and less lazy in their training.
The Crown Prince was deposed. He was deemed unfit to rule; having lost his wife, he had gone insane. The position of heir to the throne remained empty.
The Emperor announced to the world that he mourned the loss of his heir and grandchild, and thus would not be installing anyone in Dong Gong anytime soon.
The men of the court made their moves upon hearing that the position for taizi was to remain empty for the time being.
