Jade Capital Celestial City, within the palace and imperial city.
Upon leaving the Supreme Heaven Hall, the outside world is mostly unaware that the current Emperor has not attended court for several months.
Ten years ago, after the Emperor executed Xie Huaizheng, he was once high-spirited and dedicated to political reforms for a time.
He abolished the feudal system, implemented prefectures, and divided the realm into nine regions, appointing Governors in all nine who could independently report to the throne, bypassing the traditional bureaucracy.
The Right and Left Governors managed both civil and military affairs, capable of reaching the Emperor directly, circumventing the three departments and six ministries.
Additionally, he established Transport Envoys and the Thousand Treasure Pavilion, collecting and distributing rare Spiritual Objects across the Ziwei Academy to cultivate an army of cultivators.
He curbed demon infestations and opposed heretical paths.
