I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The banquet at the palace ended abruptly due to a scandal, leading to the Empress Dowager and other nobles hastily departing. Liu De, somewhat intoxicated, encountered Dou Ying, who lamented his stripped palace status. Despite Dou Ying's idealistic resolve to serve the state, Liu De recognized the futility of his situation. He suggested seeking Yuan Si's help, which Dou Ying gratefully accepted. Meanwhile, rumors swirled in Chang'an about Liu Wu, prompting Liu De to receive alarming news about Shen Ping Ji's potential treachery. Determined to act, Liu De ordered immediate arrest of Shen Ping Ji upon confirming evidence of his plotting, while strategizing to infiltrate the Emperor's inner circle for intelligence.

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