I theorize that Funaho was originally a consort, rather than a queen, and that Yosho was perhaps conceived or born out of wedlock. This would explain Misaki being addressed as “the Empress” in Hexagram. In this case, Yosho would not be a legitimate heir to the throne. Instead, Ayeka would be next in line. This would explain why a conflict would arise if Yosho stayed.
Funaho of possibly being a consort reminds me of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour, Mistress of King Louis XV of France.
She was a mistress that gained nobility and position of power within the king’s court. She had considerable influence and enemies being a consort that fit well with the Queen. Before Jeanne was introduced to the king’s court she had separated from her previous husband and child. Her child was the unofficial step-daughter to Louis XV, who was arranged to be betrothed to the Duke of Picquigny, before she died.
If Azusa wanted Yosho to take the throne, he would need to legitimize his son in some way. As with most royal families, here are a couple options.He could change the law so that he could marry Funaho in addition to Misaki. Again, Azusa made the law or, perhaps more correctly, changed the law.He could marry Yosho to a legitimate heir, namely Ayeka. Again, she was bethrothed to Yosho very early in her life.
If Yosho was born as a Mistresses son, then the status of him would be conflicted as he is the son of the Emperor, but also the mistresses and not the Queen’s. King’s usually want the first son to lead after they retire, but Yosho couldn’t if he was illegitimate in status. Yosho being married off to Ayeka, would have probably settled the status and make him official, but he would still be recognized as the mistresses son. It’s possible that Ayeka would receive some hate from the marriage, like being used to legitimate a ineligible son for the throne, and I think that is what Yosho was worried about.
In Here Comes Jurai, Azusa had stated he had chosen Seiryo Tennan to marry Ayeka, which in his opinion was suited for the throne of Jurai. Seiryo is from a highly distinguished family and having Ayeka married off to someone high class is easier than having Yosho marrying her, I think.
This is my thoughts, Critique and Debate.
