The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

As silent as a cicada.

These four characters perfectly describe the current state of affairs in the central government.

Not to mention the officials below, even Fan Kuai, who had just been reprimanded, and Xiao He, who had been fined two years' salary, dared not utter a word.

They all knew Empress Lü's methods.

Even if I didn't know before, after reading the immortals' inventory and seeing the Emperor's death and Empress Lü's methods of governance...

Who would dare to look down on this woman?

In the tally, the number of people who died at her hands was far greater than the number executed by Liu Bang!

"Nothing to say?"

"Xiao He, do you have any other opinions on how I should be treated?"

Seeing that most people had no objections to her treatment, Lü Zhi's tone finally softened completely.

She had already planned that if other officials continued to speak disrespectfully, they would be demoted and then beheaded.

She didn't care what Liu Bang would do after he returned, nor did she care to think about it.

But before Liu Bang returns, she will use her own methods to manage the court in an orderly manner!

"Your Majesty the Empress is wise!"

"Your subject knows his crime, confesses his crime, and is willing to accept punishment!"

Xiao He bowed deeply to the bottom.

Fan Kuai, Cao Can, and others also followed suit and bowed respectfully.

Only the two officials who were being dragged away and about to be beheaded started shouting.

"What right do you have to kill us? In the end, you're just a woman who was only recently released from the cold palace by His Majesty. Who gave you such authority?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhi's gaze turned cold once again.

"Who gave me such power?"

“When have I ever needed anything from others? When my husband is alive, he is naturally the emperor, and I only need to assist him. But when he is not here, I will act on his behalf. Does anyone have any objections?”

The point was made very clearly.

When Liu Bang was alive, he was the emperor, and I was the empress.

When Liu Bang was not around, I was the emperor!

Now is the time for me to assume the throne. Anyone who dares to disobey, step forward!

"It seems that most of the adults agree with this. In that case, merely beheading those two would be too merciful of me."

“Take their entire family, from top to bottom, to the execution ground and behead them all.”

Xiao He: “…”

"Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too cruel?"

“It’s not cruel. How could a woman like me govern this world when His Majesty is not here?”

"Prime Minister, go and do it. I will take responsibility for my actions while my husband is away. When he returns, I will not let him take his anger out on any of you."

Lü Zhi said calmly.

Since I've already been locked up in the cold palace once, it doesn't matter if I'm locked up again.

"His Majesty is wise and mighty; it is impossible for him to wrong the Empress."

"Moreover, those two brought this upon themselves. If Your Majesty returns and blames them, I am willing to share the blame with Your Majesty!"

After thinking for a moment, Chen Ping stepped forward.

Following behind him, Fan Kuai and the others also stepped forward.

Only Han Xin, hidden behind everyone else, let out a sneer.

While most people were discussing how Liu Bang would choose, he remained silent.

He remained silent even when the court was in complete chaos.

But now, he really couldn't hold back any longer.

"Han Xin, do you have a problem with me?"

Lü Zhi's gaze turned slightly cold.

"I have no objection. I just thought of something funny."

Han Xin curled his lip in disdain, too lazy to even offer a single further explanation.

"What's so funny? Is the Marquis of Huaiyin referring to me?"

Empress Lü pressed her for answers, her expression growing increasingly grim.

Han Xin no longer held back in response.

"It's not you, but everyone else in the court."

"This scene almost made me think that His Majesty had passed away, and that you were all expressing your loyalty to the new emperor."

"You all say that I have a rebellious nature, that I am arrogant and will harm the Han Dynasty sooner or later. What about you?"

"Could it be that you gentlemen intend to tell me that this is your way of showing utmost loyalty to the Han Dynasty?"

"Was Empress Lü's surname Liu or Lü?"

These words were practically an insult directed at everyone.

Who said Han Xin had rebellious intentions?

Judging from the current situation, Han Xin is probably the only loyal minister in the entire court!

"Prime Minister Xiao, I still remember your kindness. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. But your current choice is truly hard to explain."

"Or do you also believe that His Majesty will die in the challenge, and you are investing in the new emperor in advance?"

"Absurd! You are the truly absurd ones!"

After saying this, Han Xin turned around and left laughing.

Watching his retreating figure, Lü Zhi had several impulses to have him captured.

But after a long time, when Han Xin had completely left the palace and was no longer visible, she still couldn't bring herself to take action.

"Xiao He, do you think I should kill him?"

Just as Han Xin said, many people in the court were Empress Lü's people.

This includes founding heroes such as Xiao He and Fan Kuai.

If she wanted to kill Han Xin at that moment, with Liu Bang and Zhang Liang not around, no one could stop her.

Han Xin was one of the few officials in the court who still looked down on the empress.

And it's the one that's most feared!

"He should be killed, but he can't be killed."

Xiao He thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"Your Majesty already harbors considerable resentment towards you. If you use this opportunity to kill Han Xin, then I'm afraid the Crown Prince's position will truly be in jeopardy!"

Although he favored Empress Lü, he was by no means a blind man.

For people like them, seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune has almost become an instinct.

“You’re right. Besides, if the emperor really makes an irrational choice during the challenge and causes chaos in the country, then Han Xin will be needed to step up and stabilize the country.”

Ten years of random natural disasters.

This not only means that people's lives will be more difficult, but also that uprisings could break out at any time.

If there isn't a capable leader to keep things in check, then with her methods alone, she might not be able to protect the Han Dynasty's territory!

"Indeed, Fan Kuai and his men alone might be able to fight anyone in battle, but they are far from being able to command a large army."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have maintained such respect for Han Xin all these years."

Xiao He knew a little about the relationship between Fan Kuai and Han Xin.

Every day, Fan Kuai would perform the same salute to the emperor, and in private, he would perform the same salute to Han Xin.

This is truly a testament to Han Xin's personal abilities!

"Then so be it. I just hope that my husband... won't make any foolish decisions."

"But no matter what he chooses, I will tell him that the saying 'Husbands and wives are like birds in the same forest, flying away separately when disaster strikes' does not apply to me. I will live and die with him!"

"I will help him protect this great Han dynasty!"