Even if the Emperor was faking his illness, as his subjects, they couldn't expose him.
Besides, the Emperor's emaciation and weakness were evident to the naked eye.
Jiang Ning believed in the Emperor's true feelings for Concubine Jin.
But that didn't mean the Emperor wasn't wary of the Crown Prince.
After all, they were first ruler and subject, and only then father and son.
If the Crown Prince appeared too capable and too popular, perhaps that wouldn't be a good thing either.
Jiang Ruobai walked at a leisurely pace with his hands behind his back, speaking softly, "The Crown Prince's foundation is gradually stabilizing, even if Prince of Zhao comes, there's nothing to worry about."