With a warehouse full of supplies, I stood alone as king in this chaotic world, gun in hand.

"Worried about me? You're worried about me so you come to the court to cause trouble? This is a court assembly for civil and military officials to discuss state affairs, not a place for you! What exactly do you want to do?" Although the Southern Qi Emperor's voice was a little weak, it was still majestic.

Seeing that he was about to get angry, Eunuch Yu quickly advised, "Your Majesty, please calm down! Take care of your health, and don't get angry again!"

"It's alright." Emperor Nanqi raised his hand and turned his gaze to his sons. "Prince Jing, Prince Qi, you've all been quite diligent today."

"Father, I'm just worried about you. They all say you've been imprisoned by the Crown Prince..." The youngest sixth prince, Bei Chenyuan, crawled forward on his knees, his heart filled with panic.

He had just participated in the impeachment of Bei Chenyan, and he regretted it ever since the appearance of the Southern Qi Emperor.

Last night, Wan Wenting secretly sent someone to find him, saying that Bei Chenyan was eccentric and indiscriminately killed innocent people. Such a person was not worthy of being the crown prince. He also said that Bei Chenyan had imprisoned his father and wanted to ascend the throne as soon as possible. Today, he would join forces with the officials to impeach Bei Chenyan, force him to hand over his father, and then depose him from his position as crown prince.

The Wan family also said that as long as he obeyed their arrangements in everything, they would support him to become the crown prince and ascend the throne.

So, under that person's coercion and enticement, he was tempted.

The Wan family wields absolute power in the court; they can do almost anything with just a word. Now he knows about their plot to depose the crown prince and install a new one, and if he disagrees, his fate could be dire.

"Your Majesty! You must do justice for me!" The Emperor's father-in-law's wailing voice was particularly loud in the hall.

"The Crown Prince, as the heir apparent, was ruthless and utterly devoid of benevolence. He set up a private court, fabricated evidence to frame Shi Shengqing and my daughter, and cruelly murdered them..."

As long as he insists that Bei Chenyan fabricated evidence, slandered court officials, and killed his most beloved daughter, he will have a reason to explain what they did today.

After all, he was just seeking justice for his daughter and son-in-law.

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Xi immediately said, "Uncle Wan, His Majesty's health is poor; please be careful with your words! Shi Shengqing and Wan Shuhua have committed murder and robbery. There are witnesses and physical evidence to prove their innocence. The three judicial departments will try them and sentence them to immediate execution. That is what they deserve. How dare you still have the nerve to cry foul before His Majesty?"

"Shi Shengqing is a second-rank official. Even a joint trial by the three judicial departments requires following procedures. The Crown Prince killed them without His Majesty's review and approval! This old minister is not satisfied! My daughter died unjustly!" Wan Guozhang shouted in protest.

Empress Wan also cried out, "Your Majesty, Shuhua is my own sister and the Crown Prince's aunt. I only wish that the Crown Prince first imprison Shi Shengqing and my sister for trial."

But the Crown Prince refused no matter what, and repeatedly defied me. He even had them killed. Their deaths were so tragic. How could the Crown Prince be so heartless? My heart is breaking. You must seek justice for me and my poor sister…”

"You are utterly outrageous!" Emperor Nanqi suddenly shouted, but was so angry that he coughed violently.

"Cough cough cough..." His cough aggravated the incision, causing him to wince in pain.

"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Eunuch Yu exclaimed in alarm, immediately kneeling down. "Your Majesty, please take care of your health!"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

The officials in the hall shouted for calm.

Nangong Wu had no choice but to step forward and pat his back. "Your Majesty, we already agreed that you shouldn't get angry. It wouldn't be good if the wound were torn open."

Upon hearing her words, the Emperor of Southern Qi suppressed his anger.

"Look at the trouble they've caused today! Each and every one of them dares to defy my imperial decree! How can I possibly appease their anger?!"

"This is easy to resolve. You are the emperor. Anyone who dares to disobey your decree can be punished and imprisoned. Why get angry and upset yourself?" Nangong Wu comforted him.

"Hmm, what you said makes some sense." Emperor Nanqi looked at Nangong Wu, whose ruthlessness was renowned throughout the world, which had intimidated everyone.

"Alright, then I'll listen to you. Don't get angry over anything."

"Yes, that's more like it." Nangong Wu nodded with a smile.

Now that I'm the emperor, I can just punish whoever makes a mistake. Why make myself suffer?

"Prime Minister Xi, Duke Anguo, and Grand Censor, I summoned more than a dozen of you key ministers ten days ago. I am unwell and wish to rest for a month. I have also issued an edict that you assist the Crown Prince in overseeing the country, and the Crown Prince will have full authority to handle matters of state."

"It's only been ten days, and you, the Imperial Father-in-Law, and all of you, are already making a scene with the Crown Prince. Do you think I'm already dead?" Emperor Nanqi pointed at Imperial Father-in-Law Wan, unable to contain his anger again.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

Another cry of "Calm down!" rang out in the main hall.

"Prime Minister Xi, stand up and tell us what exactly happened?" Emperor Nanqi asked Prime Minister Xi to speak.

"Your Majesty, I obey your decree." Prime Minister Xi stood up and explained the situation to Emperor Nanqi. "Your Majesty, the matter is as follows: Shi Shengqing was originally a son-in-law of the Fan family who married into the family..."

After Prime Minister Xi finished speaking, the presiding judges of the joint trial by the three judicial departments also stood up and recounted the Fan family's case in detail.

"So!" Emperor Nanqi's sharp gaze pierced through the Grand Tutor Wan, "Are the Grand Tutor Wan and Duke An questioning the Crown Prince's decision?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Guozhang and Wan Wenting were so shocked that they immediately kowtowed.

"Your Majesty, even if Shi Shengqing and Shu Hua are suspects, you cannot kill them on the spot without waiting for your review and approval. The Crown Prince's arbitrary actions are arousing suspicion."

"Oh?" The Southern Qi Emperor's gaze turned even colder.

Nangong Wu quickly whispered to him, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry anymore, otherwise you'll have to undergo surgery again. The tubes in your body were just removed, and I'm sure you don't want to lie on the operating table again."

The Emperor of Southern Qi seemed to have thought of something. His old face flushed red. "Then give me a suggestion on how to avoid getting angry?"

Nangong Wu is more courageous and decisive than the Crown Prince. Let her help come up with ideas!

Nangong Wu looked at the Wan family with a cold gaze. "Strike the snake at its vital point. There's no need to waste words with them. The Crown Prince is the successor you chose. If they dare to question the Crown Prince, then they are questioning you."

This is an internal affair of the Southern Qi Kingdom, and she shouldn't interfere, but since it concerns the Fan family's case, she's determined to take charge.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Southern Qi whispered to her, "If we push the Wan family too far and they rebel, you'll have to help the Crown Prince. I'm begging you."

A cornered dog will jump over a wall. The Wan family is very powerful, and if they are pushed too far, they might really do something detrimental to the imperial court.

But as long as Nangong Wu is willing to lend a hand, no problem is insurmountable.

"Alright." Nangong Wu nodded in agreement. "Bei Chenyan has helped me a lot in the past, so this time I'll repay his favor and help you stabilize the court."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Southern Qi immediately felt more confident.

"I have decreed that the Crown Prince shall oversee the state and have full authority over all affairs of the court. All decisions made by the Crown Prince are my decisions! How dare you question the Crown Prince? You are undoubtedly questioning me. Who gave you the audacity to cause trouble in the court?"