The great hall was steeped in silence.
After a long time, Liu Gongyun spoke up, "Your Majesty, that is a matter for later, but right now, I believe we should first discuss whether or not to recognize Jiang Shu's identity. Your Majesty, Jiang Shu's identity is special, and if you announce it to the world, it will affect both your reputation and the credibility of the Imperial Court. You mustn't act impulsively!"
The Minister of Rites echoed, "Official Liu is right. According to what you've said, Your Majesty, Jiang Shu is an illegitimate child. If you acknowledge his identity in front of everyone, it will set a bad example for the people."
In Yue Country, concubines were kept out of sight.
Children of concubines, if they contested the rights of the legitimate heirs and the case went to the Government Office, would end up with nothing.
Because they were illegitimate.
And according to Emperor Yue's vague statement, Jiang Shu couldn't even be considered a concubine's child.
