User blog comment:Anniemae11/Ling Yao's Father/@comment-1318060-20100214020415

The manga elaborates that Ling wishes to give his father some semblance of immortality simply to curry favor. The emperor probably isn't outright searching for immortality, but is afraid enough of death that anyone who makes him think he can continue living would immediately become the favorite. The imperial system sounds like it's been in place for a long time and the constant assassination attempts between siblings don't sound like they're anything new. Also, I can't imagine that the Emperor has a terribly strong sense of family, what with having fathered nearly fifty children for political reasons. I'd imagine that, given immortality, he'd soon feel comfortable enough to retire and place his favorite on the throne.

the first translation I'd read of Ling;s predicament led me to believe that he wanted immortality for himself, so that he could survive the ongoing interfamily slaughters long enough to kill off his enemies and take the throne. honestly, i think that'd make more sense. CorbeauKarasu 02:04, February 14, 2010 (UTC)