I Don't Want to Be Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty

Li Ke unexpectedly transmigrates to the Tang Dynasty and becomes one of Li Shimin's sons. While several princes are gearing up to compete for the crown prince's position, he takes the initiative to give it up. His complete lack of ambition enrages the old Li, who bluntly says that without a good reason, he will never forgive him. Li Ke replies: "Being crown prince means being everyone's punching bag. My eldest brother used to be so outstanding, but Father and all the officials at court drove him mad, and then... well, you know. The crown prince's position is too hard to handle, and the dragon throne is even harder to sit on. Father won this vast empire, and as an emperor's son, I naturally can't betray the original aspirations of the pioneers who built it. Why not be an idle prince and enjoy a life of wealth and luxury, instead of doing thankless hard work?" Li Shimin's face turned livid, and he was too furious to speak. The officials at court glared at him, too. "The crown prince was the one who failed to live up to expectations, and now he's trying to pin the blame on them. Isn't that just treating people like dirt?"