[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet-":3,"chapter-i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Just Maxed Out, and You Want Me to Be a Puppet Emperor?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336494,4569,"Chapter 55: The Wang Ting Emissary","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>“So, have you finished today’s training?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pinching Li Si’s soft little cheek, Li Chen feigned a stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already strengthened two meridians—I’m exhausted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivation task Li Chen assigned her was very simple—though that was only true for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to her high talent, strengthening two meridians daily was truly effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of her time was spent playing or clinging to Li Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen, still somewhat responsible, carefully inspected her meridians to check for errors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a crucial moment for laying foundations; she couldn’t rush just because she was lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, when activating the Meridian Technique later, her meridians could be damaged—or even rupture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thoroughly examining her entire body, he sensed a faintly chaotic energy flowing through Li Si’s meridians, and only then did he relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He estimated that in a few more days, Li Si could begin the Awakening Ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, she would enter the Mid-Stage of Meridian Awakening and continue completing the system’s tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deadline was sixty days—likely to give people time to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wild secret realms not only provided cultivation resources but also served as trials, enhancing a cultivator’s combat ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under equal conditions, those with rich combat experience usually held greater advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, I want to go back for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Si had originally lived outside the palace; now that she wanted to move back in, she first needed to retrieve her personal belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, I’ll go with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chen was rather indulgent toward this younger sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had nothing important to do in the afternoon, a short outing wouldn’t hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, near the residence of the Emperor’s Ninth Princess, a number of figures had been lying in wait for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Li Chen had broken ties with the Wang Ting emissaries, Altai and Atade had plotted to kidnap the Ninth Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after waiting several days, the Ninth Princess had not returned to her mansion since entering the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Altai, still burdened with other duties, departed first, returning to the Northern Wang Ting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His younger brother Atade continued to wait with his men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The escape route had already been planned; once they captured the Ninth Princess, they could reach Wang Ting in the shortest time possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, the Khan would not punish them—he would surely reward them handsomely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Atade finally got his chance: according to spies at the palace gate, the Ninth Princess’s carriage had finally left the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade’s heart surged with excitement—he’d finally waited long enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d heard the Ninth Princess was a beauty beyond compare, and he longed to see her for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a wicked thought stirred in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was, after all, a woman the Khan had specifically demanded; he couldn’t act recklessly—but a little advantage, he dared to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he carefully observed the streets near the palace, a woman suddenly blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was pale, her face oval and finely featured, beautiful beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beauty Atade rarely encountered—and most importantly, she radiated fierce martial spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Atade would have approached her immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, seeing her official uniform and the squad of constables beside her, he froze in place, utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to public reports, you several have been loitering in this area. Come with me to the government office for investigation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue’e gripped the hilt of her waist sword with one hand, her expression stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a recent graduate of the Xinhuo Combat Academy, and due to her outstanding performance and her connection to Li Chen, Minister Yan Hai had recommended her for a post in the Imperial Capital’s government office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue’e’s strength was formidable, so she was appointed as Chief Constable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her official rank was modest—merely the captain of a local security squad. The Ninth Princess’s mansion happened to lie within her jurisdiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the public report, she naturally led her team to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People loitering like this in the capital were usually casing locations for theft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area under Lin Yue’e’s control housed many imperial relatives and high-ranking nobles; valuable items were abundant, and she could not afford the slightest negligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade was now utterly stunned—he had planned meticulously, yet never anticipated this turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been lying low here for days without being noticed—why today, of all days, did someone report me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it was precisely because he’d been lying low for days that nearby civilians grew suspicious and reported him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade, a man of the Northern Wang Ting, knew that if captured, he’d have no good explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he shifted his gaze, trying to slip away, a sharp longsword was already pressed against his neck, its blade gleaming with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue’e’s sword draw was so swift it startled even Atade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected a mere constable of the Tian Ce Dynasty to possess such strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade’s strength matched Liu Hao’s—both were Peak Void-Breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue’e had activated her meridians; her aura was also Peak Void-Breaking, and with other constables nearby, Atade wasn’t certain he could escape quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he got pinned down and other experts arrived, he’d be utterly defenseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to bide his time—the capture of the Ninth Princess could wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Atade and his two subordinates were arrested, while the others not caught went into hiding, preparing to rescue Atade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments after Lin Yue’e and her team departed, Li Chen and Li Si’s carriage passed through the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade should count himself lucky he’d been arrested beforehand—otherwise, he’d have faced Li Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Li Chen’s nature, if he’d dared to lay a hand on Li Si, interrogation wouldn’t have been the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the district government office, no matter how Lin Yue’e questioned him, Atade claimed he was merely strolling. “If you think I’m plotting something, prove it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Atade’s attitude was openly hostile; emboldened by his status as an emissary, he even put his feet on the table during interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t dare do such a thing before the court, facing Li Chen and the ministers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was merely a lowly government office—he truly didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His other subordinates had already left; soon enough, diplomatic pressure would mount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as no evidence was produced, Lin Yue’e would not only have to release him but also apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see how this proud, cold beauty would bow her head in apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atade’s face was filled with mocking amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t punish your emperor—but can’t I punish you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Atade didn’t yet know that this morning, Li Chen had already agreed to the northern campaign—only the news hadn’t been officially announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the news broke, Atade would no longer be an emissary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After interrogating him all afternoon, Lin Yue’e was thoroughly furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d only just started her job and had already encountered countless frustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jurisdiction housed many imperial clan members and noble families; their power was immense—even the Viceroy and Chief Constable had to bow and scrape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One bold princeling had even harassed her repeatedly because of her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yue’e had no choice—she was newly appointed and couldn’t afford to offend these powerful figures; she had to endure everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally catching a “petty thief,” she thought she’d at least earn some performance points to repay Li Chen’s mentorship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this “petty thief” turned out to be a Wang Ting emissary—and now he was threatening her: if she didn’t handle this properly, diplomatic pressure would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veteran constable beside her advised Lin Yue’e to simply apologize to Atade and let him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Yue’e felt she’d done nothing wrong—she’d followed all regulations. Why was this happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the jail, Lin Yue’e sighed—this was just too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she didn’t give up. She believed that if Atade was truly an emissary, he wouldn’t have loitered in that spot for days without cause—he must be plotting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Lin Yue’e decided to return to the place where she’d arrested Atade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-20T21:59:17.413Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","740e31087dd0c473059c2abb33a083e131e026952cffaf8090f02dec228da03d","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-56","i-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--chapter-54",766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-just-maxed-out-and-you-want-me-to-be-a-puppet--cover.jpg"]