After I Left, the Empress Went Mad and the Dynasty Collapsed

【Laid Off at the Worst Possible Time + Carefree Road Trip + Never Looking Back】 Xiao Li transmigrates into another world and unexpectedly saves Fu Lingxue, who is being hunted down amid a struggle for imperial power. After unlocking the System, Xiao Li devotes himself to helping Fu Lingxue seize the throne, becoming an all-around powerhouse in the process. At home, he revitalizes the court, leaves no corruption unchecked, and puts down rebellions. Abroad, he crushes enemy armies, holds the border, and defends the nation. His learning encompasses all of history, and he outshines every scholar. Even the greatest academy in the land respectfully addresses him as Sir. His martial arts are even more astonishing. The greatest warriors of three dynasties could barely kill a hundred men before dying, but Xiao Li alone can defeat overwhelming numbers and hold off an army single-handedly. After returning in triumph from a great victory, the empress says: “Over the years, Aiqing Xiao has governed the realm and repelled foreign enemies, earning great merit through arduous service. It is time you took a rest.” “I shall appoint you Imperial Court Inspector of the Four Regions, to oversee local officials and learn about the people’s lives.” Dressed in imperial robes and seated high above him, she wears a mocking smile. Xiao Li accepts, seemingly indifferent to it all, and that only makes her angrier. “Don’t forget, you’re just a pawn! I can sit on this throne without you, and I’ll sit on it even more securely!” Knowing that the person he once knew is gone, Xiao Li coolly lays down his armor and leaves the court. He disbands his household, then turns around and sets off to travel the world. After he leaves, the once-prosperous empire gradually falls apart, and the empress begins to lose her mind…