The Xuan Emperor looked at Ning Chen with an odd expression, then beckoned. "Come here."

Ning Chen went to the bedside.

The Xuan Emperor reached out and rapped Ning Chen on the forehead. "How did that head of yours grow?"

The corner of Ning Chen's mouth twitched. That sounds a little alarming. He is honestly afraid the Xuan Emperor will follow it up with — is that head of yours ripe or not? Shall we cut it off and have a look?

His Majesty was greatly pleased.

When it comes to bullying people, it really does take Ning Chen.

"Quan Sheng, draw up the edict exactly as Ning Chen says."

"This old servant obeys the edict."

Ning Chen said, "I'll write a secret letter shortly and teach the Governor of Yunzhou exactly how to work it."

Ning Chen had barely finished speaking when a young eunuch came in and knelt. "Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice, Lord Li, begs an audience."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

The young eunuch withdrew.

Before long Li Zhixing came in. "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"You may rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Zhixing stood up and bowed his head. "Your Majesty, the rebels' identities have been established. How are they to be dealt with?"

"Rebels? What rebels?"

Ning Chen said hurriedly, "After Your Majesty fainted, the Fifth Prince and the Right Chancellor made their last mad throw and raised a mutiny... Those men had been hidden among the imperial guards and the guards of the imperial presence."

The Xuan Emperor's face darkened at once.

"Since it is established, the entire household to the sword, and be quick about it."

Li Zhixing said hurriedly, "Your subject obeys the edict."

Zisu and Yudie went white.

It seems they were wrong. His Majesty's temper is not good at all.

All of his good temper goes to Ning Chen.

Seeing how bad the Xuan Emperor's face looked, Ning Chen said, "Your Majesty must be tired. Have a sleep."

The Xuan Emperor did in fact feel somewhat tired, and inclined his head slightly.

"Ning Chen, that pear of yours.…