I Already Hold the Emperor Hostage, So Why Is the Loyal Minister System Only Showing Up Now?

After transmigrating to an ancient-style world, Liang Yue used his modern knowledge to easily become a regional warlord in an age of rival powers. Seizing the chance amid turmoil at court, he invaded the imperial capital, captured Empress Xia Shihan and all her ministers, and even made the empress invest him as Prince of Qin.

Just as Liang Yue was congratulating himself, thinking he could control the emperor and command the warlords, the System he had been waiting years for suddenly came online. And it turned out to be a Loyal Minister System!

"Your identity is a loyal minister. Your mission is to protect your liege, eliminate all rebels and traitors, and bring peace to the land. Be warned: if your liege dies in the process, you will die too."

What the hell? Isn't this just messing with me? I've already got the emperor under my thumb and can command the warlords, and now you're telling me I'm a loyal minister? What kind of joke is this?

Misfortunes never come singly. Empress Xia Shihan suddenly fell gravely ill. Looking at the critically ill Xia Shihan, Liang Yue was frantic. I haven't even had my fun yet. Am I going to die along with her? That won't do!

At the critical moment, a fellow loyal minister arrived, ready to save Xia Shihan with him?

Enthusiastic companion Huang Rong: "We're both loyal ministers. You can't go on like this. Listen to me and repair your relationship with Her Majesty, or we won't win!"

Empress Xia Shihan: "I feel like... he doesn't seem so detestable anymore..."