The National Teacher said, "Crown Prince, you are not unaware of this point, but he doesn't know how to act."
Xie Lian slightly bowed his head and replied, "He is a deity, so it is impossible for him to tell his followers that they cannot worship other deities. Perhaps he also despises making such demands from the depths of his heart."
The National Teacher said, "You understand him well."
Xie Lian continued, "However, at such a crucial juncture, he cannot afford to lose his followers and their divine power. Otherwise, it would hinder the construction of the Bridge of Thoughts."
The National Teacher nodded, "Precisely. Hence, it falls to the four of us to convey the importance of this matter to the citizens."
Xie Lian asked, "What has been the outcome?"
Hua Cheng replied, "Not much."
The National Teacher added, "Indeed, not much. At least not as we had hoped. Some citizens are worried that the bridge cannot be completed and have somewhat calmed down, but a significant portion of the people believe the Crown Prince is being too tyrannical. When their wishes are unfulfilled, they turn to worshiping other deities who can grant their desires. This is, after all, quite reasonable. They are free believers; they can worship whomever they want, that is their right."
"He does not intend to neglect everyone’s wishes, but he really..."