Chapter 695: Chapter 500: Stabilizing the Empire, the New Era of the Great Summer_2

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He could never have imagined that, as an emperor, his failure was so profound — not even thirty percent of the court, civilian or military, was truly loyal to him.

At that moment, Eunuch Huang's ears twitched, and he suddenly said, "Your Majesty, have you noticed how quiet it is here today?"

"What do you mean?" Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan's expression became perplexed.

Then, Eunuch Huang scurried to the door and carefully looked outside. After a while, he exclaimed with joy, "Your Majesty, the imperial guards watching over us have left!"

"What are you talking about, how is that possible?" Ji Yuan stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Wait, Your Majesty, it seems someone is coming!" Suddenly, Eunuch Huang was startled. He hurriedly shielded the new emperor Ji Yuan and backed away, thinking that King Huai had come to kill Ji Yuan.