It’s just the faction of the former almighty Empress, isn’t it…

Looking around carefully, it’s clear that most of those who were closely associated with the Empress have been wiped out. Even prominent figures like the Three Chambers Grand Scholar couldn’t escape this fate, let alone the others.

Those who remained were merely insignificant figures who hadn’t done much. It’s unclear whether the Cangming King hadn’t yet mustered enough manpower to clean them up or if he simply didn’t care about these minor characters, planning to stabilize the court situation before dealing with them.

As a result, these people either excused themselves from attending court or stood there with unusually pale faces, bowing slightly as if awaiting their sentencing.

“Alright.”

As everyone pondered, Jiang Chengwan nodded slightly and then stumbled over her words:

“Since they’ve all been apprehended, then… Your Royal Highness, the Cangming King, how should we deal with them?”

A bold smile appeared under the face mask of the Cangming Holy King.

“Your Majesty handles countless affairs every day; there’s no need to concern yourself with this matter. Leave it to me to handle.”

“Huh?”

Jiang Chengwan seemed surprised by the Cangming Holy King’s response, her small mouth slightly agape, wearing an expression of bewilderment.

But before she could react, the Cangming Holy King’s gaze turned cold, and his voice grew significantly heavier: “What’s this? Does Your Majesty doubt my ability to handle this? Or perhaps you have some objections?”

Swoosh!

Jiang Chengwan’s already somewhat wilted complexion turned even paler in an instant.

“N-No… I… I dare not…”

She appeared frightened, avoiding eye contact, her face filled with trepidation. She stammered, “Your Royal Highness, I… I never meant to… I believe in your capability… If you’re willing to take care of this matter, then please do so. I… I trust you…”

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn’t help but be speechless.

To think that she would just allow herself to be controlled like this, she really lacks even a shred of the authority an Emperor should have…

But then again, thinking about it, it’s quite normal. After all, she had been a puppet Emperor under the shadow of Empress Zhao for six years. Even though Empress Zhao is likely gone now, there’s still the terrifyingly powerful Cangming King as the new power.

She’s still a puppet Emperor.

Whether it’s Empress Zhao or the Cangming King, they’re essentially the same type of person. Regardless of who’s in power, there’s no real difference for the Empress.