Ming Dynasty: Fool Honored

In the thirteenth year of Jiajing, what does it mean that I am the heir apparent of the Hou family? If I don't ascend the throne, will I lose all my power? Why didn't you say that I was the prince of the Hou Mansion when my face was turned to the earth and my back was turned to the sky? Why didn't you say that I was the prince of the Hou Mansion when you were intoxicated with money? Your glory and wealth were almost gone and I was the prince of the Hou Mansion? What do I owe you?