After leaving the Wenyuan Pavilion, the Emperor returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity and collapsed into sleep. The pressure on him was immense. He had managed to hold on this long only by relying on the fierce, turbulent energy deep within his heart. Since transmigrating, he had killed so many people, yet he realized it wasn't enough. When the rebel bandits had surrounded the city, he had only been able to kill a few to warn the rest; now that the rebels had retreated, he was prepared to launch a massive purge.
He slept until dusk, when he was woken by Wang Chengen: "Your Majesty, Li Ruolian requests an audience."
"Let him in." After quickly dressing, the Emperor summoned Li Ruolian.
Chapter 111