Power Over the Court: You Call This Guy the Regent?

In the Jing Kingdom, a regent held the reins of power, while the reigning King Jing was mediocre and useless. The regent decided to get rid of the old geezer and replace him with a young nephew, so he could play at raising an emperor.

But somehow, things gradually started to go wrong. It seemed he’d raised the emperor all wrong.

He’d worked himself to the bone guarding the Jing Kingdom for his dear nephew, only for the little brat to be rebellious and mischievous, insisting on going against him at every turn!

The furious regent threw in the towel. Keep the kingdom if you want! He was done with it!

Years later, the regent settled in a secluded mountain valley, where he used his private savings to build a small courtyard home. He spent his days drinking tea and teasing crickets... Everything was peaceful until one day, someone suddenly shattered the calm.

“Your Highness, this is bad!! The emperor has sent troops to surround our home!!”

Just as the regent prepared to bundle up and flee again, that little brat blocked his way.

“Little Imperial Uncle, where are you going? It’s been so long since we last met. Surely you’ll stay and have a drink with your nephew?”

“...Fine, let’s drink.”

After a few rounds, the emperor revealed his true, wolfish nature.

“Yuchen, you’re not getting away.”

Years later...

The ministers: The little crown prince is still so sweet and well-behaved.