From the very start when he showed his sharp edge, to later when he presented a view completely different from others, these were the approaches he had thought through long ago.

Looking back now, his method was good, without any issues.

Emperor Xuanwu looked at Qin An and said slowly, "Qin An, the impression you have given me is very good. Even though you went to the Prime Minister’s mansion before doing these things, I am very satisfied."

"I am the supreme ruler of the Daqian Kingdom. How could I not know your actions upon arriving in Xuanjing City, including going to the nine-story building of the General, and even visiting the Prime Minister’s residence? I am aware of all of these."

"I also clearly understand that you dared to take these actions today, perhaps because of the Prime Minister. But so what?"

"To me, I only look at the results, and I am very satisfied with them, proving that you indeed dared to act."

Emperor Xuanwu’s gaze swept across the people present, his tone calm, as if narrating a small matter.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you understand one thing. In that distant, dark, chaotic era, the common people suffered like pigs and dogs, drifting about as if trapped in a fiery hell."

"At such times, what was needed was courage, a tenacious character, and a sword capable of unleashing a devastating force."

"Back then, we, this group of people, wielded our swords and succeeded, breaking open the situation with supreme courage and perseverance, ultimately founding the Daqian Kingdom."

"But I do not wish for you to become cautious under the circumstances of the Daqian Kingdom. I desire a group of spirited warriors who can shatter the heavens and earth, not a bunch merely adept at dancing in my aura."

Every word was spoken very slowly, yet each landed heavily in the hearts of those present, leaving them silent.

At this moment, they all understood why Qin An received special attention from Emperor Xuanwu and realized their own performance upon entering the Imperial Palace was merely average.

Emperor Xuanwu placed his hand on the dragon throne, standing up slowly, "You each are formidable presences in your respective Tao-level cities. It is good to remain in your positions. You may retreat now; Qin An, stay behind."

As these words were spoken, the people’s gazes focused on Qin An.

If Emperor Xuanwu’s words had been astonishing, now, leaving Qin An alone, surprised them even more.

After all, since the establishment of the Daqian Kingdom, during countless audience moments, no one has ever been left behind alone.

What does this prove?

It proves the impression Qin An left on Emperor Xuanwu is more profound than all previous audience-goers combined.

The others present soon departed.

Not long after, only Emperor Xuanwu and Qin An remained.

The two fell into silence.

Qin An didn’t speak, patiently waiting.

After a moment of silence, Emperor Xuanwu slowly spoke, "I also understand quite well the results of your journey. Among my three unworthy sons, only the youngest seems to have gained your support, while the other two seem rather dissatisfied with you."

Without hesitation, Qin An replied, "Yes, that’s the way it is."

He was neither tactful nor concealed anything.

When confronted with the supreme leader of the Daqian Kingdom, the idea of concealing was merely self-deception.

Moreover, this journey was precisely to resolve the troubles caused by these three princes, especially the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.

He did not wish to have unnecessary trouble during his visit to the capital.

Emperor Xuanwu pondered briefly, then ran his hand over the armrest of the dragon throne before saying, "I understand what they are thinking. I also understand they have fought fiercely over the position of Crown Prince, but this is what I most desire."

"I hope my future son can emerge from many hardships, but I also do not want their mutual attacks to destroy their brotherly bond completely."

"I desire so much that now these three have reached a state of life-and-death struggle. Perhaps this is the most incompetent thing I’ve done as this Emperor."

In this world, there is no perfect person, and no one can account for everything perfectly.

For Emperor Xuanwu, his energy is limited too.

To govern the Daqian Kingdom to its current state amidst lurking crises is already remarkably commendable.

Thus, in dealing with these sons, Emperor Xuanwu made some mistakes.

Qin An shook his head and said, "No method achieves dual perfection; everything Your Majesty does is for the greater good."

Emperor Xuanwu spoke lightly, "But everything in the world stems from the finer details; a thousand-mile dam can collapse from an ant’s nest."

"Even the smallest bad could be magnified indefinitely, eventually leading to a total loss. Therefore, I want you to help with one thing."

Qin An was slightly surprised.

This was the first time since arriving at the capital and entering the Imperial Palace that he felt surprised.

Because he never thought Emperor Xuanwu of the Daqian Kingdom would ask him for assistance.

This entire Daqian Kingdom belonged to Emperor Xuanwu; whatever he desired to do required but a word.

He was curious about what the matter could be.

Qin An contemplated briefly, suppressing the surprise in his eyes, and asked, "Please speak directly, Your Majesty. As long as it’s within my power, I will not refuse. Naturally, my ability is quite limited, and may struggle with greater responsibilities."

As the saying goes, bad news is best shared upfront.

Qin An did not boast recklessly, only offering to do his part.

But matters beyond his capability were indeed difficult for him to handle.

Emperor Xuanwu nodded slightly, "The task I’m thinking of you is manageable, given all the surprises you brought me, I’m willing to assist in reining in those other two princes."

"I won’t let them overdo it, nor will I let them cause you significant trouble, but I hope you can assist me with this: if their subordinates aim to confront you, feel free to suppress them."

"You’re supporting the youngest; thus, do what’s necessary against the other two princes. I can constrain those princes, but I’m unwilling to constrain their aides."

"Too much constraint would provoke trouble, something I’m unwilling to entertain. Moreover, I believe, through Qin An’s actions, the other two princes could benefit from certain pressures – which is indeed favorable."

The intricacies were known only to Emperor Xuanwu; ordinary people cannot fathom them.

After some contemplation, Qin An nodded, "Alright, I will certainly do my best."

For Qin An, exempting major troubles from the other two princes was already quite comforting; a few minor inconveniences posed little issue.

Emperor Xuanwu waved his sleeve, "Since that’s so, then you may leave. I still have many affairs to address, and we won’t discuss further."

Without further words, Qin An stood up, clasped his hands, and said, "I take my leave."

With that, he turned and left the grand hall directly.

Emperor Xuanwu watched Qin An’s silhouette until it vanished, then gently sighed.

A sound of footsteps echoed, as the elder eunuch who had guided everyone earlier arrived beside Emperor Xuanwu, gently massaging his shoulders.

"Your Majesty, do you hold such high regard for him?"

Emperor Xuanwu glanced back, responding lightly, "What do you think?"

The elder eunuch pondered briefly, "I believe he is quite good, but whether he can be the so-called Savior depends on his upcoming performance."

"The most challenging aspect is the third one, breaking through the entire younger generation of the capital, which is no easy feat."

"Moreover, I’m keen to see how he proceeds from here."

Emperor Xuanwu lightly pressed the armrest of the dragon throne, speaking seriously, "I too wish to see, if he can indeed break through this younger generation, then my subsequent plans will come to fruition."

"Once realized, perhaps it will usher in prosperous times for the Daqian Kingdom."

The elder eunuch said no more, and the grand hall fell into silence once again.