"The Crown Prince needs to select the concubines because with that he will bring more noble families to support him. Her Majesty only wants to secure the future of the Crown Prince," Eunuch Lishi said humbly.
Xiaoming understood his mother's concern. Eunuch Lishi was right: to become politically stronger Xiaoming needed a strong minister's support. However, he didn't want multiple women in his life. He could never share bed with many women.
"Eunuch Lishi, I would love to marry a simple woman with a simple background rather than a woman from a noble family," Xiaoming announced.
Eunuch Lishi was bewildered to hear his words. "Pardon me, Your Royal Highness. The Crown Prince needs to think about his future," Eunuch Lishi said.
