As soon as Qi Xiuyuan woke up, he forced himself to appear in the Imperial Court despite his illness. The courtiers, who were originally making movements in secret, suppressed their thoughts when they saw the thin but energetic Emperor.
Qi Xiuyuan looked at the courtiers who lowered their heads respectfully and said in a low voice, "I haven't fully recovered from my illness. For now, the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, the Left Prime Minister, and the Minister of Revenue will assist me together. The Crown Prince will report any inconclusive matters to me."
Qi Xiuyuan took a deep breath and continued, "Everything in the Imperial City and the palace will be under Prince An's command. Just like an imperial decree, everyone has to abide by it respectfully and not violate it."
