I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the sweltering heat of Chang'an, fallen nobles and officials faced public scorn as they were led to execution, their past power now a distant memory. The populace, once oppressed, reveled in their downfall, feeling justice served. The Son of Heaven's incognito visit to a soldier's family triggered this purge, resulting in over a thousand officials losing their positions and wealth. Amidst the chaos, Xue Ze, a former marquis, faced a brutal execution. As he lay dying, he lamented his fate, realizing too late the consequences of his actions. The executions sparked joy among the citizens, while the emperor grappled with the aftermath and bureaucratic void left behind.

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